tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72718352737099686382018-12-28T04:39:47.597-05:00Copy Cat DesignVintage modern furniture rehabber. I turn junk into gems, and then sell those gems!Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-16078606797253460092015-03-10T11:56:00.000-04:002015-03-10T11:56:09.471-04:00Q's BIG Girl Room<div style="text-align: center;"><b>I never thought it would get done, but it's officially DONE!! I started working on pieces over the summer, but it got cold so fast and then I got pregnant!! So, needless to say I am a little behind on things! I am finally feeling better and I'm back in project mode.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Please enjoy the tour of my little princess's simple and sweet bedroom. Every piece you will see has been redone by yours truly. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Come on in!</b></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nR6MgQPADm8/VP8OoaT6xgI/AAAAAAAAC0o/7vzd5I_f87Q/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nR6MgQPADm8/VP8OoaT6xgI/AAAAAAAAC0o/7vzd5I_f87Q/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(1).JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a><br /><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I found the clothes rack at Imagine That in Mishawaka. I bought it for 10 bucks and sprayed it pink to match her monogram. She hangs her princess nightgowns on it!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The antique mirror was my husband's grandmother's. It needed to be cleaned up. I simply added a little spray and then distressed it. We hung it at Quinny's level and now she has her own little place to get dressed.</b></div><div><br /></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xziXocp1iSs/VP8OoOB533I/AAAAAAAAC0k/mlhcAuUjuLY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xziXocp1iSs/VP8OoOB533I/AAAAAAAAC0k/mlhcAuUjuLY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(2).JPG" height="478" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTMSPL2V0lM/VP8JzsKbxKI/AAAAAAAACyQ/6WU4iJ4pqWQ/s1600/QRoom-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HTMSPL2V0lM/VP8JzsKbxKI/AAAAAAAACyQ/6WU4iJ4pqWQ/s1600/QRoom-5.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></a></div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Her bedding was purchased from Pottery Barn Kids. I went with the paisley and polka dots to add some contrast! The teal quilt came from TJ! I love how the chandelier of paper lanterns turned out! It ties all of the patterns together (it took forever to get the correct placement)!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hR6L2SXU82I/VP8LqJY77EI/AAAAAAAACzY/QYd-F0zVsyM/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(2).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hR6L2SXU82I/VP8LqJY77EI/AAAAAAAACzY/QYd-F0zVsyM/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(2).JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's a before pic of the bed frame I made Quinny sand for me!! LOL I actually spray painted the bed with a beautiful creamy white color. It was much easier than hand painting!!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i1WMYLTym2k/VP8LrJnIj0I/AAAAAAAACzs/sbJIRXF4EUY/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i1WMYLTym2k/VP8LrJnIj0I/AAAAAAAACzs/sbJIRXF4EUY/s1600/photo.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The monogram came from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/DadsWoodworkingShop?ref=l2-shopheader-name">ETSY</a>. The man had it done and sent out within a few short weeks! I painted it pink and added some glitter for girly sparkle!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ktnDLzvTFU4/VP8Ju21MsXI/AAAAAAAACw0/Dv65FmZdQxY/s1600/QRoom-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ktnDLzvTFU4/VP8Ju21MsXI/AAAAAAAACw0/Dv65FmZdQxY/s1600/QRoom-1.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>A friend passed this end table on to me. Fresh coat of paint to match the bed and dresser... new knob... tada!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HjmTPJ5fi2s/VP8Q8sc8FAI/AAAAAAAAC1U/GkVeCFkMWk4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HjmTPJ5fi2s/VP8Q8sc8FAI/AAAAAAAAC1U/GkVeCFkMWk4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(1).JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The artwork was found super super cheap at a Furniture Store that was going out of business. The shelves came from Pottery Barn! Of course we needed more hooks for our dress ups!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w__EHSuewDs/VP8Q9AH6COI/AAAAAAAAC1c/mwlpeTxgv4Q/s1600/q%2Broom%2B4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w__EHSuewDs/VP8Q9AH6COI/AAAAAAAAC1c/mwlpeTxgv4Q/s1600/q%2Broom%2B4.JPG" height="428" width="640" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Quinny loves tea parties! I found this cute little table and chairs at an online garage sale site and the table came from my amazing neighbor!!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-28LNOFH_dgc/VP8Lp8Fo9aI/AAAAAAAACzM/x8IXpl9BnmU/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-28LNOFH_dgc/VP8Lp8Fo9aI/AAAAAAAACzM/x8IXpl9BnmU/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(1).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4TArr6SOiEw/VP8LqiJO48I/AAAAAAAACzg/-uIn-1JLXE4/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4TArr6SOiEw/VP8LqiJO48I/AAAAAAAACzg/-uIn-1JLXE4/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(1).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I think it looks much better now! HA! We have countless tea parties in her bedroom. This was always a dream of mine. Just me and my princess.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83FOCnJz7rc/VP8Q8rdwyZI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/YRmJUVUecLU/s1600/q%2Broom%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-83FOCnJz7rc/VP8Q8rdwyZI/AAAAAAAAC1Q/YRmJUVUecLU/s1600/q%2Broom%2B2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><br /></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Here's the before and after of the dresser (found on the side of the road)!! I sanded, painted, added new hardware, and my mom found the perfect baskets from Target to fit inside where the preexisting drawer was. I had another neighbor make the adorable polka dot runner for me! It was the perfect touch! I'm telling you I have the best neighbors!!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FM8l22-TnDQ/VP8Lp0vfN5I/AAAAAAAACzU/41prJTnDP3U/s1600/photo%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FM8l22-TnDQ/VP8Lp0vfN5I/AAAAAAAACzU/41prJTnDP3U/s1600/photo%2B(1).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQOHSdc39ps/VP8Q8oBQr4I/AAAAAAAAC1M/dqdyFLydQBI/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(3).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YQOHSdc39ps/VP8Q8oBQr4I/AAAAAAAAC1M/dqdyFLydQBI/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(3).JPG" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>That's about it!! Lots of projects, but I enjoyed doing them all. It's always fun when the hard work pays off! I love it and she's happy, too, so it's a win win!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mal :)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Thanks to my Dad for helping me paint the room, Larry Clifford for finding the dresser for me, Joyce for the table, Cyndie for making the runner, and <a href="http://www.meredithsantucci.com/">Meredith Santucci</a> for taking the pictures!! It takes a village!! Love you all!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mERSys6JwTI/VP8Q9TkeKlI/AAAAAAAAC1g/59O8bNDwfU0/s1600/q%2Broom.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mERSys6JwTI/VP8Q9TkeKlI/AAAAAAAAC1g/59O8bNDwfU0/s1600/q%2Broom.JPG" height="452" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-50995729326789469752014-11-23T18:50:00.004-05:002014-11-23T18:50:38.150-05:00Favorite Local Shop #5!!!!!!<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Drumroll please..............</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You guessed it... WELCOME TO <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH BOUTIQUE</a>!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q7rBbjhirM/VHJkOE-Zq5I/AAAAAAAACuI/jFOa_lHtldk/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(10).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8Q7rBbjhirM/VHJkOE-Zq5I/AAAAAAAACuI/jFOa_lHtldk/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(10).PNG" height="230" width="640" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyngmunEZx4/VHJkN4P_gLI/AAAAAAAACuA/uhgVp1XtNmQ/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(15).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vyngmunEZx4/VHJkN4P_gLI/AAAAAAAACuA/uhgVp1XtNmQ/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(15).PNG" height="309" width="320" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Home of the famous patterned leggings!! I think this is one pattern of like 100!!!! Seriously, their pictures, models, and clothes speak for themselves!!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_aF_l-AnGN0/VHJkNMxxENI/AAAAAAAACt4/pZ_LJojiHaM/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(13).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_aF_l-AnGN0/VHJkNMxxENI/AAAAAAAACt4/pZ_LJojiHaM/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(13).PNG" height="317" width="320" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> How about these edgy faux leather leggings? Love. Them.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd3H3mkN66w/VHJkLS-3QxI/AAAAAAAACtQ/F9ImQtRL294/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(17).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Gd3H3mkN66w/VHJkLS-3QxI/AAAAAAAACtQ/F9ImQtRL294/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(17).PNG" height="320" width="217" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> FLOURISH is also known for their Holiday Dresses. This blue dress is stunning!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Cr__9YJAzQ/VHJkMsv9gaI/AAAAAAAACtw/klPxdO3yjoE/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(18).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Cr__9YJAzQ/VHJkMsv9gaI/AAAAAAAACtw/klPxdO3yjoE/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(18).PNG" height="318" width="320" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I definitely bought this amazing fur vest, but in black!! Andddddd I maybe bought the plaid shirt to go under!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xsnj5LLjK-A/VHJkLUbUKrI/AAAAAAAACtU/e8HAF77dqjU/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(18).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xsnj5LLjK-A/VHJkLUbUKrI/AAAAAAAACtU/e8HAF77dqjU/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(18).PNG" height="314" width="320" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I love, love, love simple and cute sweaters! This heart sweater is adorable! Keep it simple and pair it with jeans or dress it up and pair it with black pants and a blingy necklace!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dt9xphYoQs/VHJkL2QgnUI/AAAAAAAACto/U3Uli6Gnplc/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(19).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6dt9xphYoQs/VHJkL2QgnUI/AAAAAAAACto/U3Uli6Gnplc/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(19).PNG" height="303" width="320" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>This sequin elbow cardigan is on my Christmas List! Santa, I promise I have been good!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCljGv8uCOo/VHJkMOg49xI/AAAAAAAACtg/DmDOa888w_E/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(17).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UCljGv8uCOo/VHJkMOg49xI/AAAAAAAACtg/DmDOa888w_E/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(17).PNG" height="309" width="320" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Ohhhhhh!!!!!!! Look at this adorable skirt! Anything black and white is eye-catching! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zX-KZKh3EJI/VHJkNjyAtCI/AAAAAAAACt8/VX6LRn7psJU/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(14).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zX-KZKh3EJI/VHJkNjyAtCI/AAAAAAAACt8/VX6LRn7psJU/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(14).PNG" height="313" width="320" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>This top is to-die-for. The colors are rich and the back is amazing.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RTIZtSSCe9c/VHJkKl_eizI/AAAAAAAACtE/kZICOgYzQXo/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(18).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RTIZtSSCe9c/VHJkKl_eizI/AAAAAAAACtE/kZICOgYzQXo/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(18).PNG" height="320" width="288" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Here's that vest again! This time paired with the open back, off white shirt! I love when you can purchase a piece that can be worn in numerous different ways!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gn46MfzJBss/VHJkKuAKFQI/AAAAAAAACtI/bGvhoCD6-50/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(19).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gn46MfzJBss/VHJkKuAKFQI/AAAAAAAACtI/bGvhoCD6-50/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(19).PNG" height="312" width="320" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Who doesn't love cute t-shirts?? I love being able to dress comfy, but still cute!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tyjubbQrWZE/VHJkKrumA0I/AAAAAAAACus/E5kerqz7XF4/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(17).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tyjubbQrWZE/VHJkKrumA0I/AAAAAAAACus/E5kerqz7XF4/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(17).PNG" height="320" width="299" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Plaid and flannel again... this time in a coat!!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p3TdKJeszjE/VHJkOXKoFJI/AAAAAAAACuQ/B50BrXWmSIY/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(11).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-p3TdKJeszjE/VHJkOXKoFJI/AAAAAAAACuQ/B50BrXWmSIY/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(11).PNG" height="320" width="283" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I could buy every single item in this store. This has always been one of my favorites!! Vanessa, the owner has come along way. <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/"> FLOURISH</a> has only been in their new building for a few months and it is amazing. The space, the style, the decor, the glitter floor, the leopard carpet.... oh I could go on and on!! The <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH </a>girls are exceptional. You will get the royal treatment here; they will help you find that perfect outfit or perfect gift for someone special! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The other reason I love <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a>??? They always have sales!!! Catch their big sale tonight before it's too late!!!! BOGO is back, baby!!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>HAPPY SHOPPING!!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-02g922PsKFg/VHJkM-iHq-I/AAAAAAAACt0/VjuPMSAxgOM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(19).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-02g922PsKFg/VHJkM-iHq-I/AAAAAAAACt0/VjuPMSAxgOM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(19).PNG" height="309" width="320" /></a></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-77099192054663414502014-11-22T10:39:00.004-05:002014-11-22T10:40:05.891-05:00Fav Local Shop #4!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JawBoSSezRw/VHCgy2tC_wI/AAAAAAAACpk/Whh5W12nQZI/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(10).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JawBoSSezRw/VHCgy2tC_wI/AAAAAAAACpk/Whh5W12nQZI/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(10).PNG" height="225" width="640" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I am pretty bias about my favorite local shop #4! I have known <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a> for about 8 years. I have watched her little shop at The Market grow into a huge shop On the Boulevard. Ali, you are my role model!! It is your customer service that brings people back every WEEK!! I was fortunate enough to have Ali design my Wedding jewelry as well as to gain a wonderful friend in my life. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Wzv7-UuF3s/VHCgz766REI/AAAAAAAACqI/oo1VpBf_8Sk/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(13).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--Wzv7-UuF3s/VHCgz766REI/AAAAAAAACqI/oo1VpBf_8Sk/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(13).PNG" height="386" width="400" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Isn't she the cutest??? Kudos to you, Ali, for all of your hardwork and dedication to your passion and your customers!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Sooooo as I said earlier... Ali started out with a cute little booth at The Farmer's Market which solely sold jewelry. As the years have gone by and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a>'s business has grown, she now has clothes!! Her style is what I call comfy, cozy, and classy!! Being a mom of two, I find that her clothes are the staple to my everyday wardrobe!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Check out some of the cuties she has in the shop right now!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx7A39d6ifg/VHCg3Ylnu1I/AAAAAAAACrc/aJDlT3pliiA/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(9).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kx7A39d6ifg/VHCg3Ylnu1I/AAAAAAAACrc/aJDlT3pliiA/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(9).PNG" height="640" width="496" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a>'s style is simple, affordable, and so darn cute!! I always start with a solid color tee and add one of Ali's pieces to bring my outfit together!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>This sweatshirt below is so comfortable! Layer some of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a>'s jewels and you're set!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9nqDd0F6I6A/VHCgxb4QUQI/AAAAAAAACpM/d9LiBe7Kmqs/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(11).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9nqDd0F6I6A/VHCgxb4QUQI/AAAAAAAACpM/d9LiBe7Kmqs/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(11).PNG" height="400" width="262" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I adore these poncho sweaters!! They are soooo cute!! The designs and colors are breathtaking!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAbmiHGJqGY/VHCg1VFvB5I/AAAAAAAACqk/JasSNh8KWu0/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(10).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nAbmiHGJqGY/VHCg1VFvB5I/AAAAAAAACqk/JasSNh8KWu0/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(10).PNG" height="400" width="270" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I own two of these shawls!! You can wear them in about 5 different ways. These are my go to for fall days as well as church!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meHcX8JtLMU/VHCg1-wdw-I/AAAAAAAACq0/wFLA-AGvTfM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(12).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-meHcX8JtLMU/VHCg1-wdw-I/AAAAAAAACq0/wFLA-AGvTfM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(12).PNG" height="400" width="268" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I've told you in my other posts... flannel and plaid are in!! Add a scarf, a necklace, and sweater for more oo la la!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBV9pfjyYAw/VHCg44n5xjI/AAAAAAAACr8/flNOCQJvisM/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(9).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SBV9pfjyYAw/VHCg44n5xjI/AAAAAAAACr8/flNOCQJvisM/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(9).PNG" height="400" width="273" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Next time I am in the shop this will be my purchase!! I love the detail in the sleeves!! Sooo cute!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFxlXtosBjw/VHCg3h6-baI/AAAAAAAACrk/iCI30u0osr4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(10).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zFxlXtosBjw/VHCg3h6-baI/AAAAAAAACrk/iCI30u0osr4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(10).PNG" height="400" width="270" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>These boot socks are too too cute with all those frills!! Dress up any plain jeans and boots with a pair of these!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JK8q9KehDus/VHCgxTgN2ZI/AAAAAAAACpQ/v5_Tdagd2kY/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(10).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JK8q9KehDus/VHCgxTgN2ZI/AAAAAAAACpQ/v5_Tdagd2kY/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(10).PNG" height="400" width="273" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a> is really big on finding preloved items!! She has sweaters and these new leg warmers!! They are all different and unique!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cceRb4Dz418/VHCgzrOaKoI/AAAAAAAACp4/fKsGJr7Q6AY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(12).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cceRb4Dz418/VHCgzrOaKoI/AAAAAAAACp4/fKsGJr7Q6AY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(12).PNG" height="258" width="400" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I usually splurge each year and buy a new headband and scarf for my winter coat. She always has different ,one-of-a-kind pieces!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y2IUjIQ1_w4/VHCg1ipAVII/AAAAAAAACqw/f7vLwilW0o4/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(11).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y2IUjIQ1_w4/VHCg1ipAVII/AAAAAAAACqw/f7vLwilW0o4/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(11).PNG" height="400" width="266" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Love this sweet, houndstooth scarf!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7k2ytqgbJGc/VHCg52MQPnI/AAAAAAAACsU/WDIHaE48ayk/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(9).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7k2ytqgbJGc/VHCg52MQPnI/AAAAAAAACsU/WDIHaE48ayk/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(9).PNG" height="400" width="270" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali </a>also has hats, dresses, leggings, candles, home accessories, vintage jewelry, and even a small section for men!! I love visiting her shop. You can go once a week and it still wouldn't be enough!! She gets new arrivals daily!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Check out her new "Holiday Have to Have."</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uSFGns1NiBk/VHCgxeINknI/AAAAAAAACpI/vu7r265z9hg/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(12).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uSFGns1NiBk/VHCgxeINknI/AAAAAAAACpI/vu7r265z9hg/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(12).PNG" height="640" width="499" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I can send the hubs in and he will know exactly what I want/need!!!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Please go visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/alioeschjewelry">Ali</a>!! She is a hoot! You are sure to find something special in either one of her adorable shops!! </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MYYNWDs1F_U/VHCg5iRfVEI/AAAAAAAACsQ/6GmaOBLkBZ0/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(8).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MYYNWDs1F_U/VHCg5iRfVEI/AAAAAAAACsQ/6GmaOBLkBZ0/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(8).PNG" height="392" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-76929204264524027312014-11-21T12:21:00.005-05:002014-11-21T12:21:31.353-05:00Favorite Local Shop (Part 3)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I know! I know!! I'm two days behind!! My apologies... I have been down with a cold! Yuck!! This winter season came way too fast! Ugh! Anyways, back on task... my third favorite local shop is <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a>! This is what I call the "secret boutique." It is quaint and small and connected to Bangs Salon and Spa, but it is exactly what their sign says... "Unique!"</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soTB2vcthAY/VG9r6v9KcuI/AAAAAAAAClk/_Kjt3ClktSM/s1600/fringe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soTB2vcthAY/VG9r6v9KcuI/AAAAAAAAClk/_Kjt3ClktSM/s1600/fringe.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>When I have an event to go to or my husband and I finally get a night to ourselves... this is where I go! The prices are spot on, the quality amazing, and the uniqueness is my favorite!! You are sure to get a compliment in an outfit from<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256"> On The Fringe</a>!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>They have more scarves than I have ever seen in a shop!! These are what I call the "decorative scarves." These are your "pop" in your outfit!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbfGIYbDwys/VG9r7M96QnI/AAAAAAAACmQ/x2zNqW3KOeA/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(39).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbfGIYbDwys/VG9r7M96QnI/AAAAAAAACmQ/x2zNqW3KOeA/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(39).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I love this fur one!! They have two colors. Fur is huge this year... fur scarves and vests... umm yes!! These are like 1/3 of the variety! They have handmade, infinity, Notre Dame, you name it!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ThdoMsET_Es/VG9r7FBnoAI/AAAAAAAAClw/gQoMlep-jr0/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(38).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ThdoMsET_Es/VG9r7FBnoAI/AAAAAAAAClw/gQoMlep-jr0/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(38).JPG" height="320" width="285" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>These are adorable!! These are the handmade gloves with room for your fingers! I have always had a hard time finding gloves because I think they are itchy and bulky. These are comfy and light weight!! Perfect for driving, talking on the phone, and/or a cup of coffee!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zSpyfS2LbCw/VG9r7W72wxI/AAAAAAAACl0/iaX7TvRM7Xs/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(40).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zSpyfS2LbCw/VG9r7W72wxI/AAAAAAAACl0/iaX7TvRM7Xs/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(40).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sweater socks!!! So many styles... these are perfect to pair with jeans or tights! These will be your statement piece!! Sooo darn cute!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oFPjWiOO88Q/VG9r6rkTJwI/AAAAAAAACls/W-YfjgIpcdE/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(36).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oFPjWiOO88Q/VG9r6rkTJwI/AAAAAAAACls/W-YfjgIpcdE/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(36).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Patterns are in this winter!! They are so easy to dress up!! Black tights, black leggings, even a black shirt under and you're done! I love easy wardrobes!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JU-royphdFo/VG9r-nD9QNI/AAAAAAAACnI/anw-xCmXKq0/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(32).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JU-royphdFo/VG9r-nD9QNI/AAAAAAAACnI/anw-xCmXKq0/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(32).JPG" height="200" width="150" /></b></a><b><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r2HWitB-vW8/VG9sAa7TtRI/AAAAAAAACn8/Y2QMKHWdC3o/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(29).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r2HWitB-vW8/VG9sAa7TtRI/AAAAAAAACn8/Y2QMKHWdC3o/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(29).JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c2db1WbKxxM/VG9r9CVx9tI/AAAAAAAACms/XCTuBgF4v2U/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c2db1WbKxxM/VG9r9CVx9tI/AAAAAAAACms/XCTuBgF4v2U/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(34).JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a> Babes are so good at putting outfits together! This is what I call a grab and go outfit!! Don't you love having it all together for you?</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PkT2_E06CXg/VG9r9AY83aI/AAAAAAAACmk/JwWhWsinrto/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(33).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PkT2_E06CXg/VG9r9AY83aI/AAAAAAAACmk/JwWhWsinrto/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(33).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This is one of many purses they carry! They have leather, fringe, leopard, reversible.... YES, reversible, and even wine purses!! What woman doesn't need a new purse?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_kdiFMerHo/VG9r7xDW20I/AAAAAAAACoM/HxITwcPRgVY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(37).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n_kdiFMerHo/VG9r7xDW20I/AAAAAAAACoM/HxITwcPRgVY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(37).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>They have the cutest recycle bags, too! I use these for my gift wrap!! Two gifts in one... thank you very much!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tirXwCOs_pI/VG9r7h_skeI/AAAAAAAACl8/2iwUmTdMyhI/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(36).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tirXwCOs_pI/VG9r7h_skeI/AAAAAAAACl8/2iwUmTdMyhI/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(36).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The jewelry selection is to die for! Bangles, bangles, and more bangles. The necklaces are striking. They can literally make your dull black dress stand out!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5cfWyy3o7sw/VG9sA5mJ18I/AAAAAAAACoE/-n3nVt75ydE/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(30).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5cfWyy3o7sw/VG9sA5mJ18I/AAAAAAAACoE/-n3nVt75ydE/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(30).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>How cute is this owl necklace turned watch!?!? Ahhh!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jzeBjxBHm58/VG9sBIzu_FI/AAAAAAAACoY/IU4yVzHfRh8/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(33).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jzeBjxBHm58/VG9sBIzu_FI/AAAAAAAACoY/IU4yVzHfRh8/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(33).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></b></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dXGXptp4eQc/VG9r9s4gXQI/AAAAAAAACmw/K2o8QrBq2RM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(35).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dXGXptp4eQc/VG9r9s4gXQI/AAAAAAAACmw/K2o8QrBq2RM/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(35).JPG" height="320" width="240" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> These are necklaces you can create yourself!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bzefqewUwMM/VG9r8Eukd6I/AAAAAAAACmI/PkqrkQ6rxIE/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(38).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bzefqewUwMM/VG9r8Eukd6I/AAAAAAAACmI/PkqrkQ6rxIE/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(38).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a> also has a men's section!! That right there is "Pete, the Pizza Cutter!" Isn't that hilarious? You can definitely keep him out in the kitchen at all times! Pizza is a staple in our house on Fridays!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I77fslgY1bY/VG9r_3v2roI/AAAAAAAACnw/7t_5zXTpH4w/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(28).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I77fslgY1bY/VG9r_3v2roI/AAAAAAAACnw/7t_5zXTpH4w/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(28).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>There's a new collection of men's underwear and even money clips!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iPsjHoHCTc/VG9r6s9eacI/AAAAAAAAClo/VCRRur5N-hQ/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(37).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iPsjHoHCTc/VG9r6s9eacI/AAAAAAAAClo/VCRRur5N-hQ/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(37).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Don't worry... there's a baby and child section, too! These aden and anias sets are so popular!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7J0J-5f9Iw/VG9r8mE7g0I/AAAAAAAACmY/R3eQXCsTQkY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(39).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7J0J-5f9Iw/VG9r8mE7g0I/AAAAAAAACmY/R3eQXCsTQkY/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(39).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Magnetic sets are perfect for church or the car!! Too cute!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbqSQPdAmFE/VG9r86NVvKI/AAAAAAAACmc/srYtIQlYZ9Q/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(40).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JbqSQPdAmFE/VG9r86NVvKI/AAAAAAAACmc/srYtIQlYZ9Q/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(40).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I have one of these quote books for each kid!! Oh and those spoon things... they are to spread the Desitin so it doesn't get on your hands! BAHAH!! I know, right!?!?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qzPdaScYuSs/VG9r_N2ECZI/AAAAAAAACnY/Yzqn2HmZDYw/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qzPdaScYuSs/VG9r_N2ECZI/AAAAAAAACnY/Yzqn2HmZDYw/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(34).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a> girls have quite a sense of humor! These are Poo-Potpourie spray fragrances!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3t0RxFIuNQ/VG9r_po_l1I/AAAAAAAACnk/IWXXpYw-bX4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(35).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U3t0RxFIuNQ/VG9r_po_l1I/AAAAAAAACnk/IWXXpYw-bX4/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(35).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a>!! They don't get a lot of one piece so if you love it, you better buy it!! I guarantee it will be gone! This is just a small selection of what they have! Their Christmas selection is adorable and funky, too! Their store is a must see!! You can visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bangs-Salon-and-Spa/165458429256">On The Fringe</a> right on Ironwood in the same complex as Women's Care Center!! You can check them out on facebook, too!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>HaPpY sHoPpInG!!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soTB2vcthAY/VG9r6v9KcuI/AAAAAAAAClk/_Kjt3ClktSM/s1600/fringe.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-soTB2vcthAY/VG9r6v9KcuI/AAAAAAAAClk/_Kjt3ClktSM/s1600/fringe.JPG" height="298" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-56766807343362761762014-11-18T17:30:00.002-05:002014-11-18T17:30:24.171-05:00Favorite Local Shop (part 2)<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy Tuesday!! Welcome back to Part 2 of my favorite local shops!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you want to get all of your shopping done today, then here is your shop!! You don't even have to leave your comfy chair and PJs! HOW?? Well, <a href="http://courtneybockdesigns.com/">Courtney Bock Designs</a> is an online store (she lives locally, though- so it counts). Courtney is a St. Mary's College Alum and she knows what she's doing!! Her taste is exquisite! I seriously could buy every single thing off of her website!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know some people hate online shopping, because they think it is confusing or what have you! Not Courtney's site. It is so organized and arranged in a way even my six-year old could handle a purchase. She has the website sectioned off by apparel and accessories, jewelry, home and gift, bridal, baby and kids, men, holiday, and even a SALE section!!! I told you, you could get all of your shopping done in one place!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here's a sneak peek at what <a href="http://courtneybockdesigns.com/">Courtney Bock Designs</a> has to offer:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">_______________</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I mean how cute is this vest?? You can never go wrong with a vest! You can always layer under it! Most moms prefer a vest over a huge, chunky winter coat!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4-tSLpYyuc/VGuN0vTvqLI/AAAAAAAAChU/XzH_doP1Puc/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--4-tSLpYyuc/VGuN0vTvqLI/AAAAAAAAChU/XzH_doP1Puc/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(4).PNG" height="320" width="288" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These new tees and sweatshirts are so comfy and cute! Dress them up or dress them down as you wish!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OwcDBJq9E2c/VGuN2eBG3lI/AAAAAAAACh8/hZi-0dQz2lc/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OwcDBJq9E2c/VGuN2eBG3lI/AAAAAAAACh8/hZi-0dQz2lc/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(4).PNG" height="320" width="272" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bmor_lJzHiw/VGuN4KH-caI/AAAAAAAACik/pU1oGvBtDlU/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Bmor_lJzHiw/VGuN4KH-caI/AAAAAAAACik/pU1oGvBtDlU/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(4).PNG" height="320" width="283" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J0QWSyfJT6w/VGuN6HE2G6I/AAAAAAAACjA/97Nu2ALREC0/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(2).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J0QWSyfJT6w/VGuN6HE2G6I/AAAAAAAACjA/97Nu2ALREC0/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(2).PNG" height="320" width="285" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Her jewelry is perfect for the newly married woman in your family or even a new mommy!! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRPhGrYbNMg/VGuN040kTEI/AAAAAAAAChY/rD5aXcA2x7I/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(5).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BRPhGrYbNMg/VGuN040kTEI/AAAAAAAAChY/rD5aXcA2x7I/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(5).PNG" height="320" width="316" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first present my husband bought me after kiddos was an initial necklace with the kids' initials! I wear it all of the time!</span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Em18Kls2ZL0/VGuN1u7ACsI/AAAAAAAACho/IHwbUqhG0V4/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(5).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Em18Kls2ZL0/VGuN1u7ACsI/AAAAAAAACho/IHwbUqhG0V4/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(5).PNG" height="320" width="287" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Speaking of kids and babies... these Cable Knit Baby Blankets are one of her top sellers. The quality is unreal. Don't worry she can monogram that special babe's name on it, too!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hpeDL6wMyK0/VGuN8vnoqOI/AAAAAAAACkE/C37vtTwbYO8/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hpeDL6wMyK0/VGuN8vnoqOI/AAAAAAAACkE/C37vtTwbYO8/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(7).PNG" height="320" width="284" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> How adorable are these pacis???? Stocking stuffer alert!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MiBZ1QgykRg/VGuN18K8m8I/AAAAAAAAChw/w94kD1k3nXw/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MiBZ1QgykRg/VGuN18K8m8I/AAAAAAAAChw/w94kD1k3nXw/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(7).PNG" height="320" width="276" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> These bibs are so stinkin' cute!! There are matching burp rags, too!! Look at the color!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2KK4mpjCYU/VGuN4t1DPhI/AAAAAAAACiw/WdNUXDVkgvw/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(6).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m2KK4mpjCYU/VGuN4t1DPhI/AAAAAAAACiw/WdNUXDVkgvw/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(6).PNG" height="320" width="280" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How can you beat this cute bite guard for 10 bucks?? This is a must for cold and flu season!! I love the little girl scarves, too!! Great for holiday pics!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Bxyxz0fPyc/VGuN7kMkLSI/AAAAAAAACjs/Gll7aPJwHQs/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3Bxyxz0fPyc/VGuN7kMkLSI/AAAAAAAACjs/Gll7aPJwHQs/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(4).PNG" height="320" width="282" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dfKw8NATi3o/VGuN3QsrKgI/AAAAAAAACig/vcHhIO--hdo/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dfKw8NATi3o/VGuN3QsrKgI/AAAAAAAACig/vcHhIO--hdo/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(7).PNG" height="320" width="267" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I feel like men are so hard to shop for these days!! Not with Courtney, though!! She has a whole line for men.</span></b></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fSIsiPvm4-4/VGuN1FZVKHI/AAAAAAAAChg/JAGHQpBtKi4/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(8).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fSIsiPvm4-4/VGuN1FZVKHI/AAAAAAAAChg/JAGHQpBtKi4/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(8).PNG" height="320" width="288" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We have some golf lovers in our family that will be getting their very own towels for Christmas!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P44LrFuAnHE/VGuN7Kss7RI/AAAAAAAACjU/9Ktl332GWpo/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(5).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P44LrFuAnHE/VGuN7Kss7RI/AAAAAAAACjU/9Ktl332GWpo/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(5).PNG" height="320" width="273" /></a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PUGjfx64DKE/VGuN4kHEwrI/AAAAAAAACi0/xRrgaUcm9gQ/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(7).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PUGjfx64DKE/VGuN4kHEwrI/AAAAAAAACi0/xRrgaUcm9gQ/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(7).PNG" height="320" width="283" /></a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://courtneybockdesigns.com/">Courtney Bock Designs</a> has a new line of Scout Bags, too!! These are so bright and cheery! You could use them for an overnight bag, take a meal for a new mom in it, or even just to keep in the car to keep the kids' toys organized!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LgaNhJXB06E/VGuN1V7VzlI/AAAAAAAAChk/LEPX_5_Yxwk/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(4).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LgaNhJXB06E/VGuN1V7VzlI/AAAAAAAAChk/LEPX_5_Yxwk/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(4).PNG" height="320" width="279" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the holiday selection!! She has anything from ornaments, to stockings, to tree skirts, oh and even personalized pajamas!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FupmLCVvaKY/VGuN6K3hrwI/AAAAAAAACi8/DMcez3s-jF8/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(8).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FupmLCVvaKY/VGuN6K3hrwI/AAAAAAAACi8/DMcez3s-jF8/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(8).PNG" height="320" width="279" /></span></b></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rBSkRFPJ78/VGuN3iIJMQI/AAAAAAAACiY/ZGxnM4P0j8A/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(8).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6rBSkRFPJ78/VGuN3iIJMQI/AAAAAAAACiY/ZGxnM4P0j8A/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(8).PNG" height="320" width="280" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Kate Spade is new to the site! Boxes, tumblers, platters, and organizers OH MY!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ile0fb-OLK0/VGuN4VacDaI/AAAAAAAACio/zacMSxUOzjE/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(5).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ile0fb-OLK0/VGuN4VacDaI/AAAAAAAACio/zacMSxUOzjE/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(5).PNG" height="320" width="282" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Need a hostess gift?? Here you go!! Who doesn't need new dishtowels??? And one as cute as this!?!?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_TxUzeJnI6Y/VGuN6tzzLuI/AAAAAAAACjI/lPnkuVbzl_I/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(3).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_TxUzeJnI6Y/VGuN6tzzLuI/AAAAAAAACjI/lPnkuVbzl_I/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(3).PNG" height="320" width="286" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Ok! I saved the best for last!! Let me introduce you to The Bock Box! This is the coolest idea EVER!!! You can purchase a subscription for 3, 6, or 12 months!!! These are handpicked and personalized items delivered to your doorstep!! Who doesn't love getting mail??? It's a surprise each month!! I will be purchasing one for my roommate from college!! PERFECT!!! You just give Courtney a short description about the recipient and she takes it from there!! It's packaged super cute, too!! Ahhhh!! I can't handle the cuteness!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FM8WeHtMOpM/VGuN0qWooTI/AAAAAAAAChc/2_x7rxrD9Y8/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(6).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FM8WeHtMOpM/VGuN0qWooTI/AAAAAAAAChc/2_x7rxrD9Y8/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(6).PNG" height="640" width="568" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Courtney Bock is the best place to make your presents personal this year!! I'm telling you this chick can monogram anything!! She's quite a pro at vinyl, too!! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There you have it!! <a href="http://courtneybockdesigns.com/">COURTNEY BOCK DESIGNS</a> is awesome!!! Believe it or not she is having a Holiday Open House at her house tomorrow. If you would like more details just email me! mschoenle721@gmail.com</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Andddd she will also be at Guerin Catholic School in Noblesville this Saturday from 10-4!! It is open to the public!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-49370072205278192472014-11-17T18:11:00.001-05:002014-11-17T18:11:38.200-05:00My five FAVORITE Local Places to SHOP (part 1)<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ready or not the holidays are coming!! Thanksgiving is next week and then the chaos will really be in full effect! So many people ask me where I shop for holidays and special occasions so I thought I would share with all of my friends and followers. I am a bargain shopper, but I also love to shop local. For the next five days I am going to share with you my FAVORITE LOCAL shops to... well... SHOP!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>First up... The CROCKERY!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IPthf60sWz8/VGJ2Sw9JkVI/AAAAAAAACXE/irjXcG3DATk/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(2).PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IPthf60sWz8/VGJ2Sw9JkVI/AAAAAAAACXE/irjXcG3DATk/s400/photo%2B1%2B(2).PNG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The Crockery is not only my favorite place to buy Wedding Gifts, Shower Gifts, and Baby Gifts, but it is my favorite place to go for inspiration. One foot in the door and you cannot help but smile from ear to ear: the colors are vibrant and the staff so welcoming!! Not gonna lie... sometimes I stop in just to say hello to the girls. :)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>____________________</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Their happy everything plate is by far their best seller! The snowman is interchangeable! They have one for each season and special occasion. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--o977vZ1iUI/VGJ2U1mLaOI/AAAAAAAACX4/klDjhRr3_5E/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(32).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--o977vZ1iUI/VGJ2U1mLaOI/AAAAAAAACX4/klDjhRr3_5E/s320/photo%2B2%2B(32).JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>These plates, bowls, and glasses are gorgeous! They could be used for any time of the year!!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bYr3XNrweIM/VGJ2ZzQAtEI/AAAAAAAACaE/yftyR1S8_Pw/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(30).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bYr3XNrweIM/VGJ2ZzQAtEI/AAAAAAAACaE/yftyR1S8_Pw/s320/photo%2B4%2B(30).JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Check out the new handpainted Christmas platters and dishes!! They are so darn cute!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7nCkGVKbwo/VGp6ePBLSGI/AAAAAAAACc0/3nClkx6nb5o/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(32).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H7nCkGVKbwo/VGp6ePBLSGI/AAAAAAAACc0/3nClkx6nb5o/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(32).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wL5l7IUbGTI/VGp6fjGmIEI/AAAAAAAACdc/aP5eV8emKFo/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(31).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wL5l7IUbGTI/VGp6fjGmIEI/AAAAAAAACdc/aP5eV8emKFo/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(31).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>They have a huge selection of Thymes scents and lotions. </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-91o1mpSCLKw/VGp6eZ6uNYI/AAAAAAAACc4/T2WJXhcTTpk/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(33).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-91o1mpSCLKw/VGp6eZ6uNYI/AAAAAAAACc4/T2WJXhcTTpk/s1600/photo%2B1%2B(33).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> The Crockery also has a sense of humor that I adore!! These coookbooks crack me up. They have great recipes, too! Even cuter aprons to go with!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--a-LZ0HPdDo/VGp6gg9SS8I/AAAAAAAACd0/22mqxfqs_Hs/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--a-LZ0HPdDo/VGp6gg9SS8I/AAAAAAAACd0/22mqxfqs_Hs/s1600/photo%2B2%2B(34).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Love this fun canvas!! Might have to get this for my sister!! This is right up her ally!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YFFDaQPcZqg/VGp6jOF_IyI/AAAAAAAACew/ziWpxTpU6rY/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(32).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YFFDaQPcZqg/VGp6jOF_IyI/AAAAAAAACew/ziWpxTpU6rY/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(32).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b>With cute dishes and platters like these... who wouldn't want to entertain!?!? I am a sucker for polka dots... I'd do my whole house in polka dots if my husband would let me!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-krNlRg5t8AM/VGp6hxkn6MI/AAAAAAAACeU/Fs-Ns1suiC0/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(29).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-krNlRg5t8AM/VGp6hxkn6MI/AAAAAAAACeU/Fs-Ns1suiC0/s1600/photo%2B3%2B(29).JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> They have a large selection of kids' toys, clothes, books, and even room decor!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FcbCF21v3GM/VGp6kiNC88I/AAAAAAAACfg/AcdGf_mr4Nk/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(28).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FcbCF21v3GM/VGp6kiNC88I/AAAAAAAACfg/AcdGf_mr4Nk/s1600/photo%2B4%2B(28).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Am6MyrrVnbc/VGp6nrZ-EBI/AAAAAAAACf8/0M8RBIdmd3E/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(25).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Am6MyrrVnbc/VGp6nrZ-EBI/AAAAAAAACf8/0M8RBIdmd3E/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(25).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> After you purchase all of your holiday platters and dishes you might as well have a holiday party to show them off!! The Crockery can help you with invites!! They have a huge selection of invitations (not just for Christmas either)!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Ohhhh and did I mention they offer FREE WRAPPING!!! SO you can purchase your gift, buy a card, and have it wrapped all in one place!!! How can it get any better?!?!?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stop in at The Crockery and tell them Mallory sent you!! You will not be disappointed and you will not go home empty handed!!! Happy Shopping, folks!!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5Sk7zKF5XE/VGp6nT3ng0I/AAAAAAAACf4/HiRh6_Md52g/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(24).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5Sk7zKF5XE/VGp6nT3ng0I/AAAAAAAACf4/HiRh6_Md52g/s1600/photo%2B5%2B(24).JPG" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-28811431796524565222014-09-28T13:36:00.000-04:002014-09-28T13:36:12.933-04:00Changing Table Turned BAR<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">So what do you do with a changing table once that baby is all grown up?? Well, turn it into a bar of course! Moms and Dads need lots of drinks after those little squirts finally get to bed! Especially THIS MOM...my three year old drives me to drink more and more these days! Can I get an AMEN? </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KX1Os8yd-Hs/VCYiqtJaA2I/AAAAAAAACVU/owCH_zzBctg/s1600/photo%2B(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KX1Os8yd-Hs/VCYiqtJaA2I/AAAAAAAACVU/owCH_zzBctg/s1600/photo%2B(1).JPG" height="640" width="428" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I purchased this vintage changing table about 2 years ago. As soon as I saw it, I knew it needed to be a bar. The shelves are perfect for towels...glasses...ALCOHOL! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BB3ygTHsc-M/VCYfE5ermdI/AAAAAAAACUQ/GSlmkahqvj0/s1600/CCDBar-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BB3ygTHsc-M/VCYfE5ermdI/AAAAAAAACUQ/GSlmkahqvj0/s1600/CCDBar-5.jpg" height="640" width="600" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">There was a lot of work involved in this makeover. My very handy, father, helped me remove the lid of the changing table. We then had to fill the holes with my all-time favorite, <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Durham-s-Rock-Hard-DU-1-1-lb-Water-Putty-1-CAN/100184116">Durham's Rock Hard</a>. After all of the holes were filled I sanded as best I could. The intricate detail made it very hard to sand as well as paint. I chose to spray it for that reason. I used <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Oleum-Universal-12-oz-All-Surface-Satin-Black-Spray-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-6-Pack-265545/203188794">Rustoleum Satin Black</a>. The less shiny paint helped to hide any flaws from the previous years.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LKlMYTwBeDw/VCYfGsnK1eI/AAAAAAAACUY/kFVJ4H_gcD8/s1600/CCDBar-8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LKlMYTwBeDw/VCYfGsnK1eI/AAAAAAAACUY/kFVJ4H_gcD8/s1600/CCDBar-8.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I added this sweet, little hardware next. All bars should have a built in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mounted-Classic-Starr-Bottle-Opener/dp/B000JNU7N8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1411786977&sr=8-5&keywords=bottle+opener">bottle opener</a>, right??</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-POTfNIuT5Ls/VCYfHjw0dpI/AAAAAAAACUg/_mSlxWyb_wY/s1600/CCDBar-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-POTfNIuT5Ls/VCYfHjw0dpI/AAAAAAAACUg/_mSlxWyb_wY/s1600/CCDBar-12.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Aaaaaannnnnnddddd then a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Moen-YB2486BN-Method-9-Inch-Brushed/dp/B004LGO9KQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1411787011&sr=8-3&keywords=9+inch+towel+bar">towel bar</a>!! Again, this took some time. The sides of the table were very thin and the screws for the towel bar were going to go right through it, so I had to add a piece of wood for stability, sprayed that, and then had my dad help me screw it all together! It's my favorite part!!</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xDD0lMgFzQ/VCYfKCtshaI/AAAAAAAACUo/uAiSOLT5G3s/s1600/CCDBar-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4xDD0lMgFzQ/VCYfKCtshaI/AAAAAAAACUo/uAiSOLT5G3s/s1600/CCDBar-16.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">It is the perfect piece for entertaining! The top part is completely open for an ice bucket, a serving tray with appetizers, or even tall liquor bottles.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nkfOa6wQP1g/VCYfRmFcl-I/AAAAAAAACUw/JTzoLFSZaYg/s1600/CCDBar-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nkfOa6wQP1g/VCYfRmFcl-I/AAAAAAAACUw/JTzoLFSZaYg/s1600/CCDBar-20.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></span></b></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UU1F0BfUDzU/VCYfTBcx9vI/AAAAAAAACU4/9Wzvhho0feo/s1600/CCDBar-22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UU1F0BfUDzU/VCYfTBcx9vI/AAAAAAAACU4/9Wzvhho0feo/s1600/CCDBar-22.jpg" height="425" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I lined the shelves with adhesive drawer liner as well as the <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Duck-Brand-Super-Grip-Liner-20-x-8-Black/21943261?action=product_interest&action_type=image&placement_id=irs_middle&strategy=PWVUB&visitor_id=91502468056&category=0%3A1072864%3A1044066&client_guid=02e265de-a4b4-4cfa-8613-14b235dd391c&config_id=0&parent_item_id=20895754&guid=0cea8b63-c9ac-48dd-8d22-740a5914ed5c&bucket_id=irsbucketdefault&findingMethod=p13n">bubble liner</a> to add a little cushion for glasses or anything else breakable.</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ABWxDhqlYKI/VCYfVPWsz0I/AAAAAAAACVA/6y1B27-LDiA/s1600/CCDBar-24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ABWxDhqlYKI/VCYfVPWsz0I/AAAAAAAACVA/6y1B27-LDiA/s1600/CCDBar-24.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">This bar is headed to the cutest newlyweds around! I hope this bar provides many hours of entertainment, tons of hangovers, and so many wonderful memories for the sweetest couple.</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6gVPc7QBvQ/VCYfbgd8awI/AAAAAAAACVI/jrmusVAotB0/s1600/CCDBar-25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6gVPc7QBvQ/VCYfbgd8awI/AAAAAAAACVI/jrmusVAotB0/s1600/CCDBar-25.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-69761765313953566142014-09-24T21:57:00.004-04:002014-09-24T21:59:02.801-04:00"M-I-C-K-E-Y - M-O-U-S-E"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Who doesn't love Mickey Mouse?? Let's be honest, Disney World is THE best place on Earth. It's the only place you can run around like crazy, wear goofy hats, carry balloons, scream on rides, and eat Mickey ice cream bars for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and it is TOTALLY ACCEPTABLE!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Well, when I got a call to turn a one dollar garage sale find into a FIRST BIRTHDAY masterpiece, I hopped in the car and went to pick it up. I could not wait to start on it!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The before and after is pretty drastic. It just makes me smile from (mouse) ear to (mouse) ear!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iJ5VTsfImMQ/VCNuw1ynIqI/AAAAAAAACS4/6peg9NmUcY4/s1600/MeredithSantucci_0029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iJ5VTsfImMQ/VCNuw1ynIqI/AAAAAAAACS4/6peg9NmUcY4/s1600/MeredithSantucci_0029.jpg" height="281" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>You can't tell in the picture, but the right side was broken. Thankfully, I have the nicest/handiest neighbors around! My sweet friend, Steve, helped me take the entire chair apart... which made it much easier to paint... and then when it was complete, he screwed it together and you can't even tell it was ever broken!!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7wTeLVHqx54/VCNu2qbBHyI/AAAAAAAACTA/_NfUgEl-Duw/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-16.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7wTeLVHqx54/VCNu2qbBHyI/AAAAAAAACTA/_NfUgEl-Duw/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-16.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I sprayed the legs and seat with red and black and then hand painted the Mickey head and polka dots.</b> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj-QEUqwA30/VCNu5Ue4VQI/AAAAAAAACTI/-sPrMDbUnp8/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Fj-QEUqwA30/VCNu5Ue4VQI/AAAAAAAACTI/-sPrMDbUnp8/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-10.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S16w47F_kzs/VCNu6oCyv3I/AAAAAAAACTQ/LBp7yIpi5MA/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S16w47F_kzs/VCNu6oCyv3I/AAAAAAAACTQ/LBp7yIpi5MA/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-11.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>My dear friend, Courtney Schultz from <a href="http://courtneybockdesigns.myshopify.com/">Courtney Bock Designs</a> cut the name plate for me out of white vinyl. She saved me hours of work and it looks amazing!! She is my Monogram Queen.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PQmC5ITut_4/VCNu-DmIbZI/AAAAAAAACTg/v71C0xnEduQ/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PQmC5ITut_4/VCNu-DmIbZI/AAAAAAAACTg/v71C0xnEduQ/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-4.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></b></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><b>I would say this chair is ready for an adorable one year old, some cake smashing, and hours of reading in his too too cute Mickey Mouse Bedroom.</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DtvfboS9o2A/VCNvCGWE0uI/AAAAAAAACTo/x4k-eAEOqck/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DtvfboS9o2A/VCNvCGWE0uI/AAAAAAAACTo/x4k-eAEOqck/s1600/CCD-DisneyChair-6.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Happy 1st Birthday, Mr. Connor!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-00jqU56op3o/VCN2QHn5i1I/AAAAAAAACT4/4q-IOevbeso/s1600/conor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-00jqU56op3o/VCN2QHn5i1I/AAAAAAAACT4/4q-IOevbeso/s1600/conor.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-48757769266435750852014-04-24T10:35:00.002-04:002014-04-24T10:35:16.513-04:00Monogram Chair<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's been quite a few months since I have blogged (JANUARY... EEEEK!!). I'm going to blame it on the weather. My apologies. I've been busy, I promise, just mainly indoors! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Monogram is so very popular right now and when a close friend of mine asked me to redo a chair for her son's room, I knew monogram would be the perfect idea!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As you can see in the before picture, it has a Swedish feel to it. The chair was picked up at an Estate Sale and while very unique and rather old... not the taste of a little boy into dirt and sports! </span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-02qPrNlQL1A/U1kOj19Dm9I/AAAAAAAACMU/VdD4dJ7rSFQ/s1600/2014-04-23_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-02qPrNlQL1A/U1kOj19Dm9I/AAAAAAAACMU/VdD4dJ7rSFQ/s1600/2014-04-23_0001.jpg" height="640" width="465" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It really does fit perfectly in his room...now!!</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sM_a1RxCwXs/U1kOjxkbRhI/AAAAAAAACMY/7bnDLBY-d_4/s1600/2014-04-23_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sM_a1RxCwXs/U1kOjxkbRhI/AAAAAAAACMY/7bnDLBY-d_4/s1600/2014-04-23_0002.jpg" height="640" width="436" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The newly painted chair sits right by the door so J man has a special spot to sit and tie his shoes, read an interesting book, or maybe even throw some dirty laundry. LOL</b></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nnzxHD7jBI/U1kOj55jkcI/AAAAAAAACMQ/_ecp0kS4DZw/s1600/Johnny+Chair-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2nnzxHD7jBI/U1kOj55jkcI/AAAAAAAACMQ/_ecp0kS4DZw/s1600/Johnny+Chair-3.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Here's the DIY I promised!! </b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 1: Because this chair was so old and had numerous colors of paint underneath, I had to give it a pretty good sand and prime. 2 coats!</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 2: I used Glidden's Rich Navy. 2 coats!</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7lBfR40FaiY/U1kOkozQovI/AAAAAAAACMw/fGpltVwrMGU/s1600/navy+chair.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7lBfR40FaiY/U1kOkozQovI/AAAAAAAACMw/fGpltVwrMGU/s1600/navy+chair.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></span></b></a></div><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Step 3: I printed off an "S" from the computer and gathered my other materials (pencil and chalk).</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PLy8-LwVnig/U1kOlEojgqI/AAAAAAAACNI/_WdF8omXy24/s1600/photo+1+(1).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PLy8-LwVnig/U1kOlEojgqI/AAAAAAAACNI/_WdF8omXy24/s1600/photo+1+(1).JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 4: Cut out your desired letter, turn it over, and rub chalk on the backside.</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AuTcYLlgMeA/U1kOlRstXLI/AAAAAAAACNE/188Mooxb0UM/s1600/photo+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AuTcYLlgMeA/U1kOlRstXLI/AAAAAAAACNE/188Mooxb0UM/s1600/photo+2.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 5: Once you have positioned your letter accordingly, take your pencil and trace over the outside of the letter. Voila!</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXQMYHUQVC4/U1kOljm3MuI/AAAAAAAACNA/ZGgbCygB6-A/s1600/photo+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KXQMYHUQVC4/U1kOljm3MuI/AAAAAAAACNA/ZGgbCygB6-A/s1600/photo+3.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 6: I wanted some stripes to go along with the J.Crew looking plaid in J's bedspread so I just measured and taped off some stripes with my all time favorite Frog Tape.</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmYQLtRO5jE/U1kOmDVnLrI/AAAAAAAACNY/gzjmqnsilLI/s1600/photo+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZmYQLtRO5jE/U1kOmDVnLrI/AAAAAAAACNY/gzjmqnsilLI/s1600/photo+4.JPG" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Step 7: Paint on your monogram and stripes. You will need a good 3 coats depending on the color underneath. Because mine was navy I needed quite a few coats of paint. I used acrylic paint for the monogram and stripes. It dries so much faster!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If I can give you one bit of advice... splurge and buy some new paint brushes. It is so worth it!!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ril-axHGDIQ/U1kOkMxyQcI/AAAAAAAACMs/B6NTKtzfDsY/s1600/Johnny+Chair-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ril-axHGDIQ/U1kOkMxyQcI/AAAAAAAACMs/B6NTKtzfDsY/s1600/Johnny+Chair-6.jpg" height="640" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_MOCJ8m0ms/U1kOkedgkBI/AAAAAAAACMo/HKJHhLXna3k/s1600/Johnny+Chair-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g_MOCJ8m0ms/U1kOkedgkBI/AAAAAAAACMo/HKJHhLXna3k/s1600/Johnny+Chair-7.jpg" height="428" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I am very happy with the way it turned out. Not gonna lie, I was super nervous to start this project because J's momma is an artist herself. If you are in need of adorable invites, greeting cards, or maybe even a little help in party planning, <a href="http://www.meredithsantucci.com/">Meredith Santucci</a> is your lady! Take a minute to check out her website. You will not be disappointed!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happy Thoughts?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Mal :)</b></span></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-11332907563605147342014-01-24T19:55:00.002-05:002014-01-24T19:55:20.683-05:00Surprise gift for a dear friend!<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Better late than never!! Well, Christmas came super fast, and we are already headed into the next holiday. Where does the time go? I think having kids speeds up the day, week, month, year?!? Am I right?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Anyways, at the end of summer, my dear friend, Andrea, asked if I would find her a desk that she could use for a sewing table. I found one right away, but didn't tell her. Little did she know, her mother had beat her to the punch and had already asked me to find a desk for her to be given as a Christmas gift. So of course I had to lie and tell her, "I'm still looking..." I think I even posted 2 desks that I had done and she was so mad I had sold them!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Sooo I found a desk at a garage sale and was just waiting for my Fall Show to be over and then I would get started right away. In the mean time, Andrea's dad (the BEST Goodwill shopper and Garage Sale finder around!!) had found a desk and I loved it even more than the one I had.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's the desk before:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1OY3fg7LF7w/UuL-HFDoVTI/AAAAAAAACJM/mcd-yVjhIIA/s1600/deskbeforeandee.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1OY3fg7LF7w/UuL-HFDoVTI/AAAAAAAACJM/mcd-yVjhIIA/s1600/deskbeforeandee.JPG" height="400" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This desk is solid oak and super heavy! I found the chair at Goodwill about a year ago. (I love when you buy something that you don't really need at the time, but your heart tells you that you have to have it!) The chair was a perfect match!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sy7eoJEdrNc/UuL_DvQCJhI/AAAAAAAACJU/rOyzdqlYmpI/s1600/label.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Sy7eoJEdrNc/UuL_DvQCJhI/AAAAAAAACJU/rOyzdqlYmpI/s1600/label.JPG" height="320" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>First thing's first... ALWAYS label your drawers. You might look at your piece and think the drawers are all the same size, but once they are all out and then you try to put them back in, that's not always the case. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Andrea only had two requests for the desk: lots of storage and something that would work well in her bedroom! I had that covered, but I had no idea what to do with color and design. I opted for simple and sleek. Knowing that her sewing machine would be on top I knew there was no point in painting chevron or anything else dramatic. I sanded the top of the desk completely down to the bare wood. I restained it with my favorite dark stain: Minwax Jacobean. It came out perfectly. Staining is kind of a surprise. You just never know how the type of wood will take, but this was stunning. I put a few coats of polyurethane on and it was good to go.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pv-2FAnyK4w/UuMDWMYayAI/AAAAAAAACJs/rx09ejNeVcE/s1600/desktopandee.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pv-2FAnyK4w/UuMDWMYayAI/AAAAAAAACJs/rx09ejNeVcE/s1600/desktopandee.JPG" height="400" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Because Andrea's bedroom walls are blue, I knew I needed to paint the desk a color that would pop. Although in my pictures the desk looks stark white, it is a very creamy white. The cream with the dark wood was just perfect.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I sanded and painted the chair as well. Match made in Heaven!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>The front of the desk (underneath) is my favorite part. The swirly part makes the bulky desk so feminine and sweet.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gcvY5RiaO9c/UuMArWVErNI/AAAAAAAACJc/ss_CTTBCfKo/s1600/desk1andee.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gcvY5RiaO9c/UuMArWVErNI/AAAAAAAACJc/ss_CTTBCfKo/s1600/desk1andee.JPG" height="505" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>My mom whipped up this cute little pillow with the same blue as her walls. I went with simple bronze and glass knobs. They added the perfect texture. I even lined the drawers with a brown patterned liner and it made the piece that much better! What a surprise each time the drawers are opened! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6H6CerWgBc/UuMCV8kyILI/AAAAAAAACJk/5PytOs2HCmo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageandee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r6H6CerWgBc/UuMCV8kyILI/AAAAAAAACJk/5PytOs2HCmo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageandee.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I had so much fun doing this piece for a very special friend. I can't wait to see all of her many sewing projects now that she has a spot to be crafty! Maybe she can teach me how to sew my own pillows. LOL!! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gcvY5RiaO9c/UuMArWVErNI/AAAAAAAACJg/XDbm2aKqIhM/s1600/desk1andee.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gcvY5RiaO9c/UuMArWVErNI/AAAAAAAACJg/XDbm2aKqIhM/s1600/desk1andee.JPG" height="253" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Happy thoughts??</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Mal :)</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-20464584250089944002013-12-23T16:55:00.000-05:002013-12-23T16:55:09.759-05:00Grinch Dining Room Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Welcome to my "Grinch" Dining Room. I love and adore beautiful Christmas table settings, but let's be honest... when you have two kids, that's not going to happen. HAHAH!! And I don't mind one bit!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This year I opted for a Grinch Room. It is fun, bright, cheery, and kid friendly.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sk9h5ZNW0ik/UrirwcCrCHI/AAAAAAAACIQ/dXmU7NWKt0M/s1600/grinch+table+1new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sk9h5ZNW0ik/UrirwcCrCHI/AAAAAAAACIQ/dXmU7NWKt0M/s1600/grinch+table+1new.jpg" height="490" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>We are not the type of family that eats at our dining room every night, so I purposefully planned a special lunch to use our Grinch setting.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>One the menu: Pizza Trees, Green Applesauce, Green and Red Peppers, and M&M Cookies!!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>We had so much fun! </b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MKk0uokkOEc/Urirse-epxI/AAAAAAAACHg/SzOcGJTtryo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegrinch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MKk0uokkOEc/Urirse-epxI/AAAAAAAACHg/SzOcGJTtryo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegrinch.jpg" height="584" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>As you can see, the kiddos are coloring on the tablecloth and that's exactly what they were supposed to do!! I used a white tablecloth we had and drew placemats on it with a Sharpie Marker. The kids used Washable Markers to draw names and masterpieces. I can was it and the drawings will disappear, but not my setting.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3F3zVn-Hu-8/UrirugohMtI/AAAAAAAACIA/mMhwPHt0p9A/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegrinchchar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3F3zVn-Hu-8/UrirugohMtI/AAAAAAAACIA/mMhwPHt0p9A/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegrinchchar.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Charlie really got into it. Quinny more more concerned about the cookies. HAHA!! That girl and her sweet tooth! Once she saw big brother's, though, she added a little pink to her place.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qy7Oh5klaZA/UrirtI3SQYI/AAAAAAAACHs/J7q6DA9nb2Y/s1600/grinch+cupnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qy7Oh5klaZA/UrirtI3SQYI/AAAAAAAACHs/J7q6DA9nb2Y/s1600/grinch+cupnew.jpg" height="640" width="490" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>To make the Grinch glasses I just used Starbucks glasses, polka dotted straws (Michaels), and green trim (Michaels). I just hot glued the trim onto the glasses. Super cheap and easy.</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jU9kEZXjkc/UriruViIa3I/AAAAAAAACH8/2VpL9YnQacg/s1600/kiddos2new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jU9kEZXjkc/UriruViIa3I/AAAAAAAACH8/2VpL9YnQacg/s1600/kiddos2new.jpg" height="640" width="552" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>My kiddos!</b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cw7kGAwHii8/UrirsoEq2rI/AAAAAAAACHo/3X6U-E_jDrI/s1600/another+view+of+tablenew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cw7kGAwHii8/UrirsoEq2rI/AAAAAAAACHo/3X6U-E_jDrI/s1600/another+view+of+tablenew.jpg" height="640" width="490" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> Another view from my side of the table. </b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>"Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn't come from a store." - The Grinch</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday from my family to yours!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-Mal</b></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-34267377448480165102013-12-20T14:33:00.002-05:002013-12-20T14:33:59.755-05:00Keep Calm and Flourish On!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Are you one of those who have not started Christmas shopping?? If so... I've got you covered. <a href="https://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH BOUTIQUE</a> in Granger is the place to go for all of your last minute shopping needs. They have present options for as low as $5.00! They even have a clearance room, yes ROOM, that includes pieces from designers: NYDJ and Ya. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Come with me on a quick tour of the store. It is decorated like a winter wonderland with pops of color everywhere.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mj4O2Vjtomk/UrRXl5ltgNI/AAAAAAAACGk/iEcsDQi3N9M/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageentrance.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mj4O2Vjtomk/UrRXl5ltgNI/AAAAAAAACGk/iEcsDQi3N9M/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageentrance.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today ONLY.... <a href="https://flourishboutique.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=miss+me+">Miss Me</a> jeans for $70.00! That is a steal!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/lady-in-red-dress-by-samuel-dong-curvy.html">Lady in Red Dress</a> is one of my favorites!! It is even more gorgeous in person.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jkv6v9jZw_M/UrRXlz_lE_I/AAAAAAAACG0/DKWZarnQ13c/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagefurcoat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Jkv6v9jZw_M/UrRXlz_lE_I/AAAAAAAACG0/DKWZarnQ13c/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagefurcoat.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Who doesn't love fur?? When I was 5, I asked for a fur coat, a gold purse, and diamond earrings! Bahahah!! I had two fashionistas as Grandmas! Believe it or not I did get a fur coat (not real- don't worry)!! And yes, I bought the <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/cinnamon-chic-coat.html">Cinnamon Coat with Fur Lining</a> for myself for Christmas. I hinted to the hubby, but a girls gotta have what a girls gotta have!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Need stocking stuffers? <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a> has you covered. What girl doesn't want jewelry in their stocking? Ummmm this one does!! Check out the gorgeous displays of jewelry. This is just half of their selection.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Kj8ewzK3Q/UrRXpe0QA5I/AAAAAAAACHQ/P2XMK8chHww/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagejewelry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Kj8ewzK3Q/UrRXpe0QA5I/AAAAAAAACHQ/P2XMK8chHww/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagejewelry.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are a few of "My Favorite Things." </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://flourishboutique.com/winter-wonderland-dress-15646.html">Winter Wonderland Dress</a> (Light Blue, Shiny)</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://flourishboutique.com/life-of-the-party-dress.html">Life of the Party Dress</a> (Pink/Black Sequins)</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://flourishboutique.com/ice-queen-dress.html">Ice Queen Dress</a> (White with Teal necklace)</span></b></div><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCm1NdN9r38/UrRXl8_BnnI/AAAAAAAACG8/7_wE06m64Bw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagedresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCm1NdN9r38/UrRXl8_BnnI/AAAAAAAACG8/7_wE06m64Bw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagedresses.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My husband and I went to see "Straight No Chaser" last night and I wore one of the new patterned <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/indigo-indiana-patterned-leggings-ii-softer-hues.html">leggings</a> with a brown tiered tunic. They were so comfortable and I had many compliments!! See...</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-88PRcmXxUUk/UrRXnfRyocI/AAAAAAAACHM/jDFUy833Bs4/s1600/leggings+menew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-88PRcmXxUUk/UrRXnfRyocI/AAAAAAAACHM/jDFUy833Bs4/s1600/leggings+menew.jpg" height="640" width="249" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know it's not the best pic, but hey, I'm a furniture blogger. I'll work on my selfies later!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Head on over to <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH BOUTIQUE</a>. First time web customers get an extra 25% off! And if that's not enough... now through Sunday, it's buy any 1 item, get the 2nd 1/2 off! (Web code: BOGO)! Go BOGO and Go FLOURISH!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy shopping!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mal :)</span></b></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-16441895310667326302013-12-16T21:43:00.000-05:002013-12-16T21:43:00.596-05:00Guest Room Makeover <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So my sister lives in this cute little house. She has been making her house a "home" for a while now, but she couldn't quite put her stamp on the guest bedroom. Finally, she threw her hands up in the air and just said, "Do it for me, but don't spend too much!" I gladly took the job (with the help of my mom) and got to work. My mom might be thriftier than me so I definitely needed her as my right hand woman.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here is a panoramic view of the room! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Her one request besides not spending too much was to make it "Irish" themed.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The only pieces she had in the room were the futon and white dresser. The rest we found, painted, and created for less than $200.00.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sOKjE0UV7OM/Uq5wA4TwNXI/AAAAAAAACFw/LPIcXjQbmNE/s1600/panoramicnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sOKjE0UV7OM/Uq5wA4TwNXI/AAAAAAAACFw/LPIcXjQbmNE/s1600/panoramicnew.jpg" height="228" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So here's what we did. As you walk in the door... to your left is a small collage of frames. We purchased "The Doors of Ireland" online and bought a frame from Michaels (50%). The other pictures were printables I found on Pinterest. She already had the frames.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KeWs99v7yK4/Uq5wAQW9aDI/AAAAAAAACF0/s12swgaFocg/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageposters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KeWs99v7yK4/Uq5wAQW9aDI/AAAAAAAACF0/s12swgaFocg/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageposters.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The focus wall is my favorite. The state of Indiana/Notre Dame Song was purchased on Etsy and framed at Hobby Lobby. The two jars (green and ND) were found at TJ Maxx, the shamrock was done by a local artist, the shelf was found at a garage sale for 2 bucks, and the IRISH art was purchased at Hobby Lobby. We bought one of those frames that says, "Pray" and then bought the individual letters I-R-I-S-H and placed them on top. It was cheaper than buying a matted frame.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zdBXH9RDjII/Uq5wAFpWIKI/AAAAAAAACFs/RxSrRGqWMcE/s1600/focus+wallnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zdBXH9RDjII/Uq5wAFpWIKI/AAAAAAAACFs/RxSrRGqWMcE/s1600/focus+wallnew.jpg" height="322" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We found this chalkboard at TJ Maxx. I just used a chalkboard marker to write the quote. Oh how I love this quote. My sister's favorite, too...</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x860XtToLVA/Uq5wAtBPrcI/AAAAAAAACGE/7Chanqr6VFs/s1600/irish+eyesnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x860XtToLVA/Uq5wAtBPrcI/AAAAAAAACGE/7Chanqr6VFs/s1600/irish+eyesnew.jpg" height="640" width="402" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My sister found this dresser at an antique shop for about 20 bucks. It had some simple brass handles on it, but a quick swap for some new handles and waaaalaaaaa!! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">A whole new look!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wCLsAMhvmD4/Uq-3Te6cWRI/AAAAAAAACGQ/gptDMdjN6HM/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagewhitenew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wCLsAMhvmD4/Uq-3Te6cWRI/AAAAAAAACGQ/gptDMdjN6HM/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagewhitenew.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's a closeup of my favorites. Pops of color everywhere. My mom made the pillows, too! She just used some old pillows and recovered them. Much cheaper than buying new! </span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Jewelry as artwork?? Why not?!?! You'll wear it more if it's out in the open. That's my take on it anyways. :) We bought her two of them from Hobby Lobby at 50% off.</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iXUjS-O7VJ4/Uq5wARtCLvI/AAAAAAAACF4/IvYOefiExrs/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagejewlery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iXUjS-O7VJ4/Uq5wARtCLvI/AAAAAAAACF4/IvYOefiExrs/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagejewlery.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The vanity was my big portion for the room. Believe it or not, this desk was MY changing table when I was little, then used as a desk in my big girl room, then as our "teacher desk" in our play room. Now it is a vanity!! The mirror was found for 5 bucks at a garage sale. The stool was also 5 bucks at Goodwill.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The desk was time consuming because of the chevron, but so fun to do. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0iUkSTFT6w4/Uq5vwdVsXsI/AAAAAAAACE8/0jlmPMRNulM/s1600/vanity+2new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0iUkSTFT6w4/Uq5vwdVsXsI/AAAAAAAACE8/0jlmPMRNulM/s1600/vanity+2new.jpg" height="640" width="505" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I really antiqued this one to tone down the yellow. Even the top is antiqued and distressed.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czr4dUhLd7E/Uq5vzRZgkqI/AAAAAAAACFE/mP8IDETMzxc/s1600/vanity+1new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Czr4dUhLd7E/Uq5vzRZgkqI/AAAAAAAACFE/mP8IDETMzxc/s1600/vanity+1new.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's another pic of the top!</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2SMsuQ5m0h4/Uq5v2D5k4LI/AAAAAAAACFM/In_AOVyP1LE/s1600/top+of+vanitynew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2SMsuQ5m0h4/Uq5v2D5k4LI/AAAAAAAACFM/In_AOVyP1LE/s1600/top+of+vanitynew.jpg" height="316" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The knobs are my absolutel favorite. What girl doesn't like bling??</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IyIIYdzvVCQ/Uq5v4Dhif-I/AAAAAAAACFU/nJLzH6TUCvA/s1600/vanity+knobsnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IyIIYdzvVCQ/Uq5v4Dhif-I/AAAAAAAACFU/nJLzH6TUCvA/s1600/vanity+knobsnew.jpg" height="640" width="506" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Here's the updated stool with bronzed legs to match the knobs.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F24m9rSOelE/Uq5v6FweBaI/AAAAAAAACFc/bkg7Pq3txsw/s1600/vanity+chairnew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F24m9rSOelE/Uq5v6FweBaI/AAAAAAAACFc/bkg7Pq3txsw/s1600/vanity+chairnew.jpg" height="400" width="316" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My mom and I had so much fun putting this room together. She (my sister) was quite pleased as well. It is the perfect space for a guest, a place to get ready for the day, as well as a perfect spot for a kitty to lounge. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I'm still waiting for my sleepover invite!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Happy Thoughts?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Mal :) </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-63542529692831533232013-12-13T16:00:00.001-05:002013-12-13T16:00:51.400-05:00"Believe"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This DIY does come with some tears.... just to give you a heads up. The handsome man pictured below was like a brother to me. He recently passed away from a long, but heroic battle to Cystic Fibrosis. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jonny and his family are still very dear and close to my heart. Even though he is gone; I feel his presence with me every single day. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have felt his aura even more lately during this beautiful holiday season. Christmas was Jonny's favorite holiday ever. He loved the decorations, time with family, and of course the presents. Oh and he took pride in making the silliest Christmas cookies in the house.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u_OkYesctp8/UqtiaUSTYTI/AAAAAAAACDY/A3Uw1vgRtIc/s1600/18869_684604929127_3495372_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u_OkYesctp8/UqtiaUSTYTI/AAAAAAAACDY/A3Uw1vgRtIc/s1600/18869_684604929127_3495372_n.jpg" height="400" width="253" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, Johnny's mother had asked me to keep my eye out for a "Believe" sign. I know they are everwhere, but she had her heart set on a certain one that she had seen a while back and could no longer find. I decided I would try and recreate it! I was honored to do it. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It may sound silly, but I really felt like Jon was with me in the room while I did it. At times I even caught myself smiling just thinking about him.</span></b></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For the BELIEVE sign I used:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Scrap wood</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. White and Red Paint</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. Paint brush (big and small)</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. Vaseline</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Stencils or cut outs from the computer</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">6. Sand paper</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Spray Glitter</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. Spray Polyurethane</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Hanger</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLygqkjv6Rg/UqtidUOvGOI/AAAAAAAACDg/J1TC4CEl5qQ/s1600/believe1new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLygqkjv6Rg/UqtidUOvGOI/AAAAAAAACDg/J1TC4CEl5qQ/s1600/believe1new.jpg" height="235" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In the first step, I simply sanded the wood, painted the board red, and let it dry.</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh7iI8ewWEw/UqtidVGjpqI/AAAAAAAACDk/ePA1SDtTVE8/s1600/believe2new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Rh7iI8ewWEw/UqtidVGjpqI/AAAAAAAACDk/ePA1SDtTVE8/s1600/believe2new.jpg" height="305" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Step 2 is where I used the Vaseline. I just put it on the edges and in a few spots where I wanted it to look distressed. I then covered the red paint with the white paint. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is so cool- wherever the Vaseline was placed, the paint did not adhere. Once both the red and white were dry, I took a paper towel and wiped it down. The white paint and Vaseline mixture came right off. Cool huh? This is a huge secret to distressing.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qkLzcyL9_Q/UqtigZKUVlI/AAAAAAAACDw/PXopernSYCo/s1600/believe3new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_qkLzcyL9_Q/UqtigZKUVlI/AAAAAAAACDw/PXopernSYCo/s1600/believe3new.jpg" height="640" width="490" /></span></b></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I traced the letters onto the wood with a pencil. Easy!</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fkN8ggH2ECQ/UqtihUtOAYI/AAAAAAAACD0/4Y2VC6Leo00/s1600/believe4new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fkN8ggH2ECQ/UqtihUtOAYI/AAAAAAAACD0/4Y2VC6Leo00/s1600/believe4new.jpg" height="640" width="496" /></span></b></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And then I painted inside where I traced with the same red paint. </span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GV3RRs5eUm4/Uqtikd90ZmI/AAAAAAAACEA/LQlsHG4Zbgc/s1600/believe5new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GV3RRs5eUm4/Uqtikd90ZmI/AAAAAAAACEA/LQlsHG4Zbgc/s1600/believe5new.jpg" height="142" width="400" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I loved the way it turned out, but it was too perfect! That's where the sandpaper came back in. I simply let it dry and then sanded with my sand block. It needed just one more thing... GLITTER!! I sprayed it with glitter, let it dry, and then sprayed it with polyurethane to seal it. The next day I put the hanger on the back and that was that!</span></b></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_moorWImU8/Uqtik5MGs0I/AAAAAAAACEM/XefIPnalSJs/s1600/believe6new.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_moorWImU8/Uqtik5MGs0I/AAAAAAAACEM/XefIPnalSJs/s1600/believe6new.jpg" height="330" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know Jonny "believed" in the magic of Christmas. Do you?</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Jonny, I love and miss you. Sending you lots of hugs and kisses to Heaven. I know you are with me every single day. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5FZ-PPKh3g/Uqt0vIZOvEI/AAAAAAAACEo/Rpeh-XMnOEo/s1600/MOONE01PC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5FZ-PPKh3g/Uqt0vIZOvEI/AAAAAAAACEo/Rpeh-XMnOEo/s1600/MOONE01PC.jpg" height="400" width="245" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-75238816580297572172013-12-08T21:44:00.001-05:002013-12-08T21:44:12.403-05:00DIY spray painted Grinch Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>This is certainly a project anyone can do. The only thing holding you back would be the super cold weather right now. I was lucky and had a pretty nice afternoon. You could spray paint in your garage, but this spray goes everywhere so I don't personally suggest it.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>All you need is a tarp, tree, and some spray!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I purchased my tree at Big Lots for 18 bucks. I removed all of the lights first. You cannot spray your tree with the lights on or the lights will be turned whatever color you decide to spray your tree. Next, I sprayed my tree with the "Colortouch Spray" from Michaels. You have to use this spray. This is the only spray that will adhere to the needles. I used two cans to completely cover my 4 foot tree. Remember less is more when spray painting. I let it dry overnight.</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4P1dRRe68TQ/UqUrpLahbwI/AAAAAAAACCE/ycaP28fQ0Rc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagetreebefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4P1dRRe68TQ/UqUrpLahbwI/AAAAAAAACCE/ycaP28fQ0Rc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagetreebefore.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> As you can see, the spray took very well on my cheapo tree! I love the way it turned out. I decided not to put the lights back on because they were white on white and it stuck out like a soar thumb!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sH5FVbX-vjQ/UqUrpGPRZfI/AAAAAAAACCM/Vl-kPfHdlWs/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagetreered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sH5FVbX-vjQ/UqUrpGPRZfI/AAAAAAAACCM/Vl-kPfHdlWs/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagetreered.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Instead, I wrapped my "Grinch" inspired tree with a green feather boa and lights. It gives it a really cool effect! Isn't it perfect? I already had the polka dot ribbon... so I used that for garland. I bought the funky ornaments at Target and that's all it needed!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dg52atkB3tQ/UqUro1T8a4I/AAAAAAAACCA/VNcbYvhQVfM/s1600/tree4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dg52atkB3tQ/UqUro1T8a4I/AAAAAAAACCA/VNcbYvhQVfM/s1600/tree4.JPG" height="640" width="334" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>There you have it! This is just one DIY piece in my "Grinch" dining room. There is more to come. Stay tuned!!</b></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-60195510819619333052013-10-07T18:25:00.001-04:002013-10-07T18:25:35.206-04:00Old Sewing Table Turned Beverage Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Happy Tailgate Season Everyone!! That's exactly what I had in mind when I purchased this piece. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> There was just something about it and I couldn't pass it up. It was hideous... believe me! I visualized the swan in this one. Here's the ugly duckling sanded...</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dMgTWgohaOE/UlMDsyNpnbI/AAAAAAAACAs/HdQx3nOsmvg/s1600/barbefore.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dMgTWgohaOE/UlMDsyNpnbI/AAAAAAAACAs/HdQx3nOsmvg/s1600/barbefore.JPG" height="420" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wasn't sure about color on this one. That's why I asked my fellow followers. The legs were brown. I hated them, but wasn't sure if I painted them that they would fold back up. I took the plunge. I went with gold. A good friend mentioned doing cream and beige stripes... and that's the makeover she got! I primed it twice, painted it cream twice, and then added my Froggy Tape and painted the untaped with the beige. I'm not gonna lie... I was amazed at the transformation myself. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The piece is still not perfect, but you know me. I love imperfections. The inner part has a few marks that make it look like gold leaf. LOVE!</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Zb6XRAL-gc/UlMFcOWSHLI/AAAAAAAACBE/BpmwFTce4dM/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1Zb6XRAL-gc/UlMFcOWSHLI/AAAAAAAACBE/BpmwFTce4dM/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebar.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here's a painting tip for you: instead of having to clean out your paint pan just line it with foil. Let it dry and then toss it!! They even have the single sheets at The Dollar Store! Less cleanup is a must!!</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l7CCuhQuq-k/UlMDs1KWZ8I/AAAAAAAACA4/uY68vcA0qmI/s1600/bar3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l7CCuhQuq-k/UlMDs1KWZ8I/AAAAAAAACA4/uY68vcA0qmI/s1600/bar3.JPG" height="400" width="367" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My little wine bar. There's plenty of room for an appetizer, too!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ExY4BkCJed8/UlMDsYKBinI/AAAAAAAACAg/L3lK4YEOBd8/s1600/bar+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ExY4BkCJed8/UlMDsYKBinI/AAAAAAAACAg/L3lK4YEOBd8/s1600/bar+1.JPG" height="640" width="486" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One more look of "The Swan."</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pldHDQKQr2E/UlMDsSMDV5I/AAAAAAAACAo/SYSzsTYc4lY/s1600/bar2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pldHDQKQr2E/UlMDsSMDV5I/AAAAAAAACAo/SYSzsTYc4lY/s1600/bar2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>This piece and many more will be at my Open House!! I hope to see you there!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>If you have any questions please don't hesitate to e-mail me:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>mschoenle721@gmail.com</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Mal :)</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-23641985110289853192013-10-02T22:40:00.003-04:002013-10-02T22:40:43.315-04:00POP of purple <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">About a year ago at this time... I started Copycat-Design! Time sure flies when you're having fun!! I have been so very busy and I love every minute of it. Thanks to my followers for all of your love and support! I can't thank you enough!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Alright back to business...</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">______</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These two beautiful pieces are just what I said... beautiful. The detail on the sides are just gorgeous, but one had paint splatters all over it and the other had two huge holes in the back along with some chipped wood. They needed some color and fast. These were a request for a four-seasons room and boy was I excited to put some "real color" on them. Purple!! My daughter's favorite color is purple and she was quite excited as well. Infact, she thought they were her "purples." LOL</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s0EcTV01Kf8/Ukt3pgtn31I/AAAAAAAAB_4/mpkdKAeEtjo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageendtables1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s0EcTV01Kf8/Ukt3pgtn31I/AAAAAAAAB_4/mpkdKAeEtjo/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageendtables1.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The inspiration for this purple color??? An ombre shag RUG!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Aren't these adorable. This POP of color is exactly what this room needed. How can you go wrong with gray and purple? Ohh how I would love to have a four-seasons room. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>These pieces were pretty easy... NOT!! I did sand, prime, prime, paint and paint (like usual), but the slats on each piece were very hard to paint as well as the detailed lattice on the sides. These did drip a lot, too, but I used a small brush and was very patient (or tried to be hahah). On hard pieces like these, the trick is to start from the inside and work your way out. </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A lot of people ask me if I paint the backs of my furniture pieces... my answer... If it looks rough or you think it might be seen from a certain angle... then YES! It just looks like a more finished piece when the whole thing is painted.</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPo5W-E8M3Y/Ukt6gLeBqcI/AAAAAAAACAE/H_les8i_jH4/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageaftertables.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GPo5W-E8M3Y/Ukt6gLeBqcI/AAAAAAAACAE/H_les8i_jH4/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageaftertables.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Aren't they pretty in purple?? I love them!! These were perfect for the home owner. She collects more books and magazines than anyone I've ever seen!! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Short and sweet tonight, folks! Sorry! I am painting every night until the show!! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Night! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Mal :)</b></span></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-5444073437351200862013-09-20T15:01:00.000-04:002013-09-20T15:01:57.738-04:00Chevron Chevron Chevron<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMOkiPC6tPs/UjyPtzeDCWI/AAAAAAAAB-w/01peZ_feHR0/s1600/248113_4138152652677_110536003_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RMOkiPC6tPs/UjyPtzeDCWI/AAAAAAAAB-w/01peZ_feHR0/s1600/248113_4138152652677_110536003_n.jpg" height="361" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, this family of four is growing again! In just a few short weeks baby #3 will be here!! Boy or girl?? No one knows... but for now this mama knows exactly how she wants her nursery to look. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About two weeks ago, Molly contacted me to find a tall and thin dresser for her and stat! I found this dresser ( I think that day - hey, when I'm given a job I get it done! ). It was 40 bucks on an online garage sale site and it was well worth it. Sure, it had a few issues ( as all old pieces do ), but look at the shape and the details. Plus, I love how the double doors open!! </span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_nwQIneaXg/UjyPxtHyoPI/AAAAAAAAB-4/BuG_-25VtZM/s1600/molly+before.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L_nwQIneaXg/UjyPxtHyoPI/AAAAAAAAB-4/BuG_-25VtZM/s1600/molly+before.JPG" height="400" width="336" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a closeup of some of the drawers. A few of the corners needed to be filled and this man was the secret. A small amount and some water and I was all set. Let it dry and sand!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9PwbyCeDnXc/UjyP39hw8yI/AAAAAAAAB_g/tpdaePMimWw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagefixup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9PwbyCeDnXc/UjyP39hw8yI/AAAAAAAAB_g/tpdaePMimWw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagefixup.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Look at the change already. It just looks alive here.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9nqy65mrfs/UjyP4bXnTkI/AAAAAAAAB_c/o7-iMm6Hpwg/s1600/molly+primed.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9nqy65mrfs/UjyP4bXnTkI/AAAAAAAAB_c/o7-iMm6Hpwg/s1600/molly+primed.JPG" height="400" width="316" /></span></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">sand, prime, light sand, prime, light sand, white, white :)</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is where I struggled. I was sent a pic of what Molly wanted for the chevron. However, the pic was on a different size dresser and all the drawers on the piece were the same size. If you look close, the doors below on top are much larger. I stared at this white thing for about 24 hours. I finally called my dad to help. Chevron is not hard ( it is all Math), but the sizes were really throwing me off. My Dad, the Master, came over, did a few measurments, and just started taping it off!! He is awesome. In about an hour, it was ready to be painted. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Opwl1eYXtho/UjyP3rMoVVI/AAAAAAAAB_M/xeJc6SeiQHE/s1600/molly+-+dad+helping.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Opwl1eYXtho/UjyP3rMoVVI/AAAAAAAAB_M/xeJc6SeiQHE/s1600/molly+-+dad+helping.JPG" height="400" width="306" /></span></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sorry about my laundry in the background bahahah!!</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you use tape for a project, make sure you use Frog Tape ONLY! Really use your finger nails to push down on the sides. I rolled all of the drawers twice. I pulled the tape off after about 15 minutes MAX. DO NOT let the tape sit. I had minor touch ups!! VOILA!!</span></b></div><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXbaTHv_yL0/UjyP3rH-JaI/AAAAAAAAB_I/mfiFgrmsBTk/s1600/molly+almost+there.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXbaTHv_yL0/UjyP3rH-JaI/AAAAAAAAB_I/mfiFgrmsBTk/s1600/molly+almost+there.JPG" height="640" width="512" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because the handles are a special size, Molly decided to just reuse them and spray them a silver metal. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Isn't it just perfect against the charcoal gray walls??? And the owls artwork!?!? If you know me, you know my love for owls! I think the dresser looks quite at home and ready for some new baby clothes!!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't wait to see more pics of the nursery and of course pictures of the new baby! October 3rd will be here before we know it!!</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qN584P35Hy0/UjyP4IrboRI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/lJna3rMdsp8/s1600/molly+final.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qN584P35Hy0/UjyP4IrboRI/AAAAAAAAB_Q/lJna3rMdsp8/s1600/molly+final.JPG" height="640" width="490" /></span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congrats to the cutest family around! </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love and hugs,</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mal :)</span></b></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-24737353569179691612013-09-03T23:46:00.001-04:002013-09-03T23:46:09.837-04:00Momma's Table Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Although green is my favorite color... this color green... not so much. My dear friend, "Uncle Larry," asked me to give this guy a makeover. It has a unique story behind it. This was Larry's mother's table. He painted it for her years ago. He was quite proud of it, too. Unfortunately, it was time for a little freshening up... and that's where I came in. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CGSQ39SF_t0/UiamCkgSsNI/AAAAAAAAB-A/e31Wk5t9t08/s1600/beforegreentable.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CGSQ39SF_t0/UiamCkgSsNI/AAAAAAAAB-A/e31Wk5t9t08/s1600/beforegreentable.JPG" height="400" width="303" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>It was a pretty easy process really. The piece itself is amazing. The top was very shiny so I did have to sand or, well, Charlie did! Hahah.... he always wants to help me. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAqM2GbCFq0/UiaorE6RI8I/AAAAAAAAB-U/pkYopIX8SbQ/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagecsand.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tAqM2GbCFq0/UiaorE6RI8I/AAAAAAAAB-U/pkYopIX8SbQ/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagecsand.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>I really wanted to keep the memories of this table somehow even though the plan was to paint over it. Make sense?? Let me explain: I chose a Behr classic white and mixed it with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Websters/511869932215480">Webster's Chalk Paint Powder.</a> I wanted the green to show through a bit, so Larry could remember what it used to look like. I sanded it with sandpaper in the areas where the table would be most worn ( edges, sides, etc...). A hint of green showed through perfectly. I sealed it with a little brown wax and a lot of clear wax to keep that old, antique feel. </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Larry gave me specific directions to NOT replace the knob. He said it was his "mom's thing." Therefore, I did not touch it. I love it just the way it is! </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GA34xY4z6D4/UiamYbGBcFI/AAAAAAAAB-I/xH05R5WNq1I/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagelarry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GA34xY4z6D4/UiamYbGBcFI/AAAAAAAAB-I/xH05R5WNq1I/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagelarry.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>I think the new piece looks fresh and clean, but still has noticeable memories!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: right;"> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="text-align: right;">Happy Thoughts?</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Mal</b></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-9051244952684599392013-08-28T14:56:00.001-04:002013-08-28T14:56:50.553-04:00Miss Mary, The Flower Goddess<div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1RMKlNEo0Kw/Uh47chsIyoI/AAAAAAAAB9U/IhNNOFYiHeo/s1600/5213_1096245334157_8362252_n+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1RMKlNEo0Kw/Uh47chsIyoI/AAAAAAAAB9U/IhNNOFYiHeo/s1600/5213_1096245334157_8362252_n+(1).jpg" height="246" width="320" /></b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Mary H. Fraser grew up on a farm in Vermont with horses and Herefords. For as long as she can remember her parents always had a huge garden with lovely flower beds. As kids, they were required to help in the garden. At a young age, Mary was taught to can pickles, freeze various vegetables, and even make homemade jam. </b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>When she turned fifty, Mary gave up her job as an administrator to raise cut flowers. She had a beautiful "flower farm" in Hartford, Vermont. She even sold to businesses, restaurants, as well as to the Farmer's Market in Norwich. Mary's small business was called, "Posies," the word her grandmother always used when referring to any kind of flowers. </b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>After Mary's parents passed away, she spent a couple of years in Santa Fe and then later moved to Connecticut. In 2010, she moved to Niles, Michigan in order to be closer to her son, Alex (a local architect), his wife, Pam, and their four hockey-loving children. Unfortunately, but fortunately, Mary sent out over 100 resumes and could not find a job, and therefore (with a little push from her children), decided to raise vegetables for her very own Farm Stand!! </b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Mary's other son, Jonathan, is an actor and lives in L.A. with his wife and daughter. Her daughter, Anna, is an incredible artist, and lives in Santa Fe, NM. She works with encaustics, a wax medium, and shows her work in galleries there. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree!! :)</b></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>As I mentioned in my previous <a href="http://www.copycat-design.com/2013/08/j-lo-for-day.html">blog</a>, Mary was the centerpiece florist for Adam and Carly's Wedding. We seriously gave her about 3 days notice! You can see the process in the pics. below!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cqif36AikeI/UhwA3-b4tlI/AAAAAAAAB8s/DLNoNsBlpUI/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cqif36AikeI/UhwA3-b4tlI/AAAAAAAAB8s/DLNoNsBlpUI/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary3.jpg" height="528" width="640" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I would not even know where to start!!! Flower arranging is truly an art.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98rdBih7N1Y/UhwA6sDB3vI/AAAAAAAAB80/H_Gix-zP4ac/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98rdBih7N1Y/UhwA6sDB3vI/AAAAAAAAB80/H_Gix-zP4ac/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary2.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The finished products were unbelievable!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">_____</span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Believe it or not, Mary does not advertise. She solely depends on "word of mouth." And slowly, but surely, people are finding her. LIKE ME!! </span></b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Mary's favorite part about her new business:</span></b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1. Just knowing that people are eating healthy, organically grown veggies. </span></b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">2. Making bouquets- all from flowers that SHE has grown. She is even more pleased when she sees men out there buying flowers for their wives and mothers. Mary told me, "As Americans, we don't treat ourselves to fresh flowers as the Europeans do. We tend to buy them for only special occasions!" </span></b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px; margin-top: 10px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ACDfFH2BOTI/UhwA9q7ni-I/AAAAAAAAB88/YE-zxVqxAE8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ACDfFH2BOTI/UhwA9q7ni-I/AAAAAAAAB88/YE-zxVqxAE8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemary1.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>What does Mary do over the late fall and winter?? She combs through seed catalogues and plans for the next spring. You have to when you raise everything from seed yourself! Rumor has it, Mary is even working on a book. Oh and did I mention she reads 2-3 books a week?!? </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>The kids and I visited Mary on Monday and bought 3 bouquets of flowers, tomatoes, squash, and even zucchini. My house just seems so bright with all of the gorgeous flowers. The hubs and I cooked up or squash and zucchini that night. What do you think??</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DW7G6Sfi5Y/Uh5HUgiIWJI/AAAAAAAAB9s/1CBvK0Y38EU/s1600/IMG_6946.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9DW7G6Sfi5Y/Uh5HUgiIWJI/AAAAAAAAB9s/1CBvK0Y38EU/s1600/IMG_6946.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>DELICIOUS!! Charlie, insisted on buying the BIGGEST zucchini, too. So we did and I plan on baking about 4 loaves of <a href="http://www.kitchme.com/recipes/chocolate-chip-zucchini-bread?invite=29ot">zucchini bread</a>.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9ZdhB0Mlts/Uh5HRf6m_5I/AAAAAAAAB9o/DibbZsmVJtM/s1600/zucc.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u9ZdhB0Mlts/Uh5HRf6m_5I/AAAAAAAAB9o/DibbZsmVJtM/s1600/zucc.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Ok. I know. This is by far my longest blog post yet, but I had to share how wonderful Miss Mary is and her fantastic Farm Stand. Please do me a favor and go visit Mary before she closes shop. Her stand is on Bertrand Road in Niles, MI. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Thank you, Mary, for all you do. You make people smile everyday!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; line-height: 17px; text-align: center; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Mal :) </b></span></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-43347172618900932312013-08-26T00:00:00.000-04:002013-08-26T00:00:03.150-04:00J-Lo for a Day!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ziKv6bd-beo/Ug8E3FLs_UI/AAAAAAAAB7o/H-kiZEDQY2U/s1600/IMG_9734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ziKv6bd-beo/Ug8E3FLs_UI/AAAAAAAAB7o/H-kiZEDQY2U/s1600/IMG_9734.jpg" height="400" width="272" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography by Anastassia</b></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Seriously? Aren't they the cutest??????</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I had the absolute privilege of <strike>being JLo </strike>helping these two plan their BIG DAY!! It was so much fun and absolutely gorgeous! I cannot take full credit, though... the Bride is very artsy herself and found most everything. I just helped her bring it all together (and keep her organized- love ya, Car)! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Wedding/Reception: <a href="http://www.izaaksb.com/">Izaak Walton</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Photography: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286">Photography by Anastassia</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Bouquets, Boutonnierres, Cake: Martin's </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Flowers on fire place, head table, and guest tables: </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/frasermary/photos_albums">Mary H. Fraser</a></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Food: The Skillet</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">DJ: Alex E.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Please take a minute and enjoy the scrapbook page I made of this wonderful day!</b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bGv8XF6aXLs/Ug8ErlHAY4I/AAAAAAAAB7g/jUVOmttWfjg/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagewparty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bGv8XF6aXLs/Ug8ErlHAY4I/AAAAAAAAB7g/jUVOmttWfjg/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagewparty.jpg" height="628" width="640" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286">Photography by Anastassia</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;">These coral dresses were adorable. They could definitely be worn again!! </span></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2dZhrTvypao/Ug8Eqp8Qw2I/AAAAAAAAB7M/6vPnZbZ4v84/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagearch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2dZhrTvypao/Ug8Eqp8Qw2I/AAAAAAAAB7M/6vPnZbZ4v84/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagearch.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography by Anastassia</b></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The groom laughed at me for putting so much time into this arch, but I love the way it turned out. The beading and pearls shimmered in the sunlight. It was perfect up against the natural foliage. Look at the programs!! They were attached to little bags with bird seed inside!! Ahh! Such a cute idea. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3xlxLq1WS0/Ug8EqutUdFI/AAAAAAAAB7I/mbJRVtGSjg8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3xlxLq1WS0/Ug8EqutUdFI/AAAAAAAAB7I/mbJRVtGSjg8/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagemantle.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography by Anastassia</b></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Vintage touches were everywhere. Scrabble pieces, old books, Ball Jars, frames... </b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPWobyMhg0U/UhrJa9kCYpI/AAAAAAAAB8M/rNey7_IaWFw/s1600/flowerpicswow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PPWobyMhg0U/UhrJa9kCYpI/AAAAAAAAB8M/rNey7_IaWFw/s1600/flowerpicswow.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography by Anastassia</b></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The flowers were breathtaking. Believe it or not, my mother found the sweetest lady in Niles, Michigan who has her own little flower stand right outside her front door. My mom approached her about helping with the Wedding and she was tickled to do it. You should have seen the guests' faces as they entered the building. The flowers just made everyone smile! Mary, you did one hell of a job! You have a gift!!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d5LV2OjEE6E/Ug8FtsgF8NI/AAAAAAAAB70/ggJXpd3b-rI/s1600/00000605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d5LV2OjEE6E/Ug8FtsgF8NI/AAAAAAAAB70/ggJXpd3b-rI/s1600/00000605.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></b></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Photography-by-Anastassia/170479526337286"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Photography by Anastassia</b></span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> Just look at the fireplace mantle! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54lM8GK13S4/UhrKPlibTmI/AAAAAAAAB8c/bgyPhz1R5z8/s1600/adamandcar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-54lM8GK13S4/UhrKPlibTmI/AAAAAAAAB8c/bgyPhz1R5z8/s1600/adamandcar.jpg" height="400" width="341" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Even though I didn't have a head piece like J-Lo, I still felt like her for the day! This wedding was full of love and happy memories! I hope I can plan more soon! Stay tuned for tomorrows blog- all about the florist, Mary H. Fraser!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy thoughts?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mal :)</span></b></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-60572726107655815352013-08-12T22:26:00.001-04:002013-08-12T22:26:19.626-04:00Labor of Love<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welp, my good friend, Chelsea, asked me if I would help her paint this ginormous armoire of hers. Of course I said, "Yes!" I've never painted an armoire before and thought it would be a huge project and I was right- HA! At least I had great company! I helped Chelsea sand and prime, but she did ALL 3 coats of black. Isn't it fabulous?? It is truly amazing how a little (or a lot) of paint and some to-die-for knobs can make a huge difference!</span></b></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Check it out:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv-gxhqVBSU/UgmYDcxBPFI/AAAAAAAAB6w/XushzYhr3e8/s1600/chel1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pv-gxhqVBSU/UgmYDcxBPFI/AAAAAAAAB6w/XushzYhr3e8/s1600/chel1.JPG" height="400" width="306" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TkJOXf_2CA8/UgmXx6rrWbI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/Zk8dFtsrHc8/s1600/chel2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TkJOXf_2CA8/UgmXx6rrWbI/AAAAAAAAB6Y/Zk8dFtsrHc8/s1600/chel2.JPG" height="400" width="306" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yL_TpUagOVI/UgmXxl9jL_I/AAAAAAAAB6U/1Abw8zXxkyQ/s1600/chel3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yL_TpUagOVI/UgmXxl9jL_I/AAAAAAAAB6U/1Abw8zXxkyQ/s1600/chel3.JPG" height="400" width="306" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG9Ee_Hxboc/UgmXyEofpEI/AAAAAAAAB6o/oOYuEEUxuQU/s1600/chel4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hG9Ee_Hxboc/UgmXyEofpEI/AAAAAAAAB6o/oOYuEEUxuQU/s1600/chel4.JPG" height="400" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Happy thoughts??</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Mal :)</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-76298657507399734992013-08-11T15:49:00.000-04:002013-08-11T21:44:30.783-04:00Bobbypin Boutique<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Well, it's official. Copycat-Design has branched out from my garage and Grandpa's basement. I now have treasures in the cutest little boutique... The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebobbypin">Bobbypin Boutique</a> in Niles, Michigan! Below is a pic of what you can find from Copycat-Design.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c7t9OjMgZQ8/UgfmtT81a1I/AAAAAAAAB5g/PObOb_mL_2s/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c7t9OjMgZQ8/UgfmtT81a1I/AAAAAAAAB5g/PObOb_mL_2s/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebp1.jpg" height="200" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Here is a small tour of Bobbypin Boutique. The other vendors are so darn creative. There is something for everyone - </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">young and old. </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Other vendors include:</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pea-Pod-Boutique/157206024312064?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">PeaPod Boutique</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pea-Pod-Boutique/157206024312064?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">MeJ Images</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tomboy-Chic-Boutique/214366631909224"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">TomBoyChic Boutique</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/After8handmade/219133111510302"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After8handmade</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GIBSGOODS"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Gib's Goods</span></b></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Everythings-Cute/225960664196004?fref=pb&hc_location=profile_browser">Everything's Cute</a></span></b><br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/madelinecreekgifts"><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><b>Madeline Creek Gifts</b></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lWXKawq4Hg/UgfmtiLZ3VI/AAAAAAAAB5w/p_FPNgKeb2M/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebptwo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2lWXKawq4Hg/UgfmtiLZ3VI/AAAAAAAAB5w/p_FPNgKeb2M/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagebptwo.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTEAbXcC1JQ/UgfmtY3aR_I/AAAAAAAAB5k/xgDjamK36ak/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagethree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iTEAbXcC1JQ/UgfmtY3aR_I/AAAAAAAAB5k/xgDjamK36ak/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagethree.jpg" height="132" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Please stop in and take a peek. You will not be disappointed!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ScMvUMAbYqQ/Ugg987NdkwI/AAAAAAAAB6A/JtZsxKDcoT0/s1600/1146701_310408809102542_447826786_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ScMvUMAbYqQ/Ugg987NdkwI/AAAAAAAAB6A/JtZsxKDcoT0/s1600/1146701_310408809102542_447826786_n.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><br /></span></b></div><br />Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-89580274184930852352013-07-25T23:11:00.000-04:002013-07-25T23:11:02.364-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">If you know me, you know I love a good sale! Please check out FLOURISH BOUTIQUE'S Overstock Sale. I'm warning you, though, you will not leave empty handed.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i0YoqQpZpTQ/UfHj0v0e0rI/AAAAAAAAB4M/vMshmQGiRGw/s1600/flourishoverstock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i0YoqQpZpTQ/UfHj0v0e0rI/AAAAAAAAB4M/vMshmQGiRGw/s1600/flourishoverstock.jpg" height="496" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Check out the deals I got today:</span></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ul0p-_R7Bxw/UfHlSmwtdHI/AAAAAAAAB4c/GkYY3iiK1Zw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageziggy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ul0p-_R7Bxw/UfHlSmwtdHI/AAAAAAAAB4c/GkYY3iiK1Zw/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageziggy.jpg" height="211" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paired with skinny jeans, bright colored necklace, or even a scarf... perfect to transition into FALL!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oR_8_ojGT-4/UfHl_wNoARI/AAAAAAAAB4k/0gberw3cWdU/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegreen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oR_8_ojGT-4/UfHl_wNoARI/AAAAAAAAB4k/0gberw3cWdU/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagegreen.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love this emerald green and white top. You can wear this with jeans to keep it casual or black to dress it up. Versatile is key!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cf5jVVODYtc/UfHnOktUrJI/AAAAAAAAB40/-dUAJ3Wg61Y/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagestripes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cf5jVVODYtc/UfHnOktUrJI/AAAAAAAAB40/-dUAJ3Wg61Y/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagestripes.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">STRIPES! Anything stripes or polka dots and I'm sold. This may be my dress the wedding we have this weekend. It's super comfortable and can be paired with any bright necklace for a super cute and super simple look!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EyX4J28SIIc/UfHoQpSvGZI/AAAAAAAAB5A/Yi3qTpqXq6U/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageacce.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EyX4J28SIIc/UfHoQpSvGZI/AAAAAAAAB5A/Yi3qTpqXq6U/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageacce.jpg" height="640" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And of course I had to buy a few accessories. Purse= 5 bucks! Earrings= 50 cents each (Hello, Christmas presents), and the stacked bracelet= 8 dollars!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love my deals, love my FLOURISH! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>You can fall in love too, they open at 10 A.M.</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Happy Shopping!!</b></span></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7271835273709968638.post-56888771852515343012013-07-24T16:19:00.000-04:002013-07-24T16:19:17.308-04:00It's Time to FURNISH Your Life with FLOURISH<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NV7uLY0wdZ0/Ue2rF4Yqn-I/AAAAAAAAB2s/QMoote7XTC4/s1600/1003965_10151685800002668_627741040_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NV7uLY0wdZ0/Ue2rF4Yqn-I/AAAAAAAAB2s/QMoote7XTC4/s1600/1003965_10151685800002668_627741040_n.jpg" height="267" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SchwartzPhotography">Schwartz Photography</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I was recently invited to a <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a> Fashion Show as a VIP Blogger. I know what you're thinking! YOU redo furniture; what does THAT have to do with a clothing boutique? </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Well, let me tell you in one word - INSPIRATION! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Vqm3VzdcU8/Ue2sIMmTDnI/AAAAAAAAB24/EKGWEmbsMGc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0Vqm3VzdcU8/Ue2sIMmTDnI/AAAAAAAAB24/EKGWEmbsMGc/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage2.jpg" height="200" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photos Courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SchwartzPhotography">Schwartz Photography</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Not to mention, it was a fun night out for us girls and Vanessa (the owner of <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a>) sure knows how to host a party! See for yourself.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NP4093Vz2Q/Ue2jx8wXZDI/AAAAAAAAB2c/zuoNveuqP5w/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageflourish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9NP4093Vz2Q/Ue2jx8wXZDI/AAAAAAAAB2c/zuoNveuqP5w/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageflourish.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption">Photos Courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SchwartzPhotography">Schwartz Photography</a><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My favorite restaurant, Temper Grille, was there with delicious appetizers and the cupcakes were done locally by, <a href="http://littlecakesgranger.com/">Little Cakes</a>. YUMMO!</span><br /><br />__________</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since I have begun painting and redoing furniture I look at graphic design, colors, patterns, as well as interior design in such a different way. Inspiration is everywhere you look. When putting colors together, the absolute best place to look (in my opinion) is on clothing. Sure, you can look at a million color swatches and magazines, but when you are up close and personal with an article of clothing... it is more realistic.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Vanessa and the girls at <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a> have taught me a lot over the past few months. As many of you know, I was lucky enough to be a FLOURISH model for a season. I had a blast. To be honest, I might even add modeling to my updated resume... Bahahah! Everytime I left the shop, the girls were so kind and would tell me, "Thank you." </span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a> girls, from the bottom of my heart, I thank YOU. I learned so much in such a short period of time. Vanessa and her squad do an amazing job putting various colors together that I never in a million years would. She always makes sure there is a "POP" of color somewhere. When you think about it, it's just like furniture and putting a room together. </span></b><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>________________</b></span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here are some examples of outfits that inspired me to turn them into </span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">pieces of art:</span></b><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncC9XEOm3FY/Ue30UTCds_I/AAAAAAAAB3I/TI336v1TLNU/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageshow1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ncC9XEOm3FY/Ue30UTCds_I/AAAAAAAAB3I/TI336v1TLNU/s1600/PicMonkey+Collageshow1.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">"<a href="http://flourishboutique.com/mint-to-be-adorned-dress.html">Mint to be Adorned</a>" (INSPIRATION- color, bling on knobs, navy blue accents)</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YtILWiLmMHA/UfAyPobrfyI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/X3R5XR43fss/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagechevron.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YtILWiLmMHA/UfAyPobrfyI/AAAAAAAAB3Y/X3R5XR43fss/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagechevron.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></span></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">"<a href="http://flourishboutique.com/top-of-the-chevron-to-you-blouse-in-black.html">Top of the Chevron to You in Black</a>" (INSPIRATION- color, blue knobs, chevron detail)</span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAVFXUkeedY/UfAzlpZ6FQI/AAAAAAAAB3o/KGDNzdG414I/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagelace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kAVFXUkeedY/UfAzlpZ6FQI/AAAAAAAAB3o/KGDNzdG414I/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagelace.jpg" height="400" width="390" /></span></b></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">"<a href="http://flourishboutique.com/blowing-in-the-wind-dress-in-turquoise.html">Blowing in the Wind</a>" (INSPIRATION - flower necklace/knob, color, lace print on top of table)<br />* There is a lace print on top I promise!<br /><br /></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F0eGtKDwftk/UfA0qQnbzHI/AAAAAAAAB34/qJE54bWm91U/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagevanity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F0eGtKDwftk/UfA0qQnbzHI/AAAAAAAAB34/qJE54bWm91U/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagevanity.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">"GLITTER" (INSPIRATION - glitter on top of the vanity = so girly and so perfect)</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ry6rw0pwnPs/UfA1Tbtnx3I/AAAAAAAAB38/n0kD0BAoFhQ/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagevanity2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ry6rw0pwnPs/UfA1Tbtnx3I/AAAAAAAAB38/n0kD0BAoFhQ/s1600/PicMonkey+Collagevanity2.jpg" height="320" width="640" /></a></div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I encourage you to head to the <a href="http://flourishboutique.com/">FLOURISH</a> website and find inspiration just as I did. And while you're there, pick out something special just for you! </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Happy thoughts?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Mal :)</b></span></div>Mallory Lynne Schoenlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10660391129573906054noreply@blogger.com0