tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39284135362406891242024-03-14T00:18:05.197-07:00One Creative MommaSurviving motherhood while making the world beautiful...one creative project at a time.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-28323296748338329842014-01-24T12:56:00.002-08:002017-08-23T13:09:39.939-07:00A Serene and Cozy Little Girl Nursery<span style="font-family: inherit;">Finally, I feel like the nursery is at a good stopping point. It has been so much fun dreaming and decorating this room in our home. One of the unique aspects of this room is that it is a nursery/guestroom combo. Yup, you heard me right. We don't plan on living in this house too much longer, so we were willing to combine the two rooms into one. If we have company, we will just bring little Nora into our bedroom for the night and allow our guests to have the whole room to themselves (we love having guests!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You might also notice that there isn't a rocker or chair in the room. This is because we opted to put the rocker in our bedroom for the time being. I plan on nursing again, so she will be in there at night for awhile anyway.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crib - re-purposed from our little guy. This model is no longer sold. </span><br />
Dresser: </span><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50067168/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">IKEA Hemnes Dresser</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">
Rug: </span><a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-palace-ikat-trellis/cobalt-blue/200MTVS43A-508.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">RugsUSA Tuscan Palace IKAT Rug</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">
Child of God Print: </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/62619933/i-am-a-child-of-god-custom-color-5x7?ref=favs_view_18&atr_uid=6909101" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Etsy</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Wreath: </span><a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-ruffle-wreath.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">DIY project from last Valentine's Day</span></a></span><br />
Wall Medallions: DIY project<br />
Lamp: Target</span><br />
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<i>~Jen</i></span> </span> </span> </span> </span><br />
<strong></strong><br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-26312727473763119552014-01-08T13:44:00.000-08:002014-01-10T07:27:35.785-08:00DIY: Burp Cloths<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Due to acid reflux, my first child was a major spitter-upper and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't find burp cloths that adequately handled the amount of spit up I dealt with on a daily basis. Even though I know this little lady might not have the same issue, I thought I would be proactive and tackle it ahead of time. So, I set out to make my own burp cloths following <a href="http://www.tenjuneblog.com/2012/05/diy-baby-burp-cloth.html" target="_blank">this tutorial</a>. Michelle does a great job of teaching you how, so I won't bother to reinvent the wheel here (thanks Michelle!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I choose flannel fabric for the printed side and terry cloth fabric for the white back. After doing some internet research, I found that these are the most absorbent fabrics and held up the best in the wash. Of course, this is based off of other bloggers experience. Only time will tell if they are correct!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>~Jen</i></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-57344175225628793172014-01-03T13:16:00.000-08:002014-01-03T13:16:01.673-08:00Life Lately<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be prepared, I am cramming a lot into this blog post. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2014 is finally here and I could not be more excited to start
a new year. 2013 was a year of loss for me. It was painful and LONG. I am
excited to begin 2014 on a happier note by announcing that I am pregnant with
my second child! A girl! She is due mid-February and I have been rushing around
preparing for her arrival the past few weeks. One event that happened recently
is that a dear friend held a baby shower for me. I didn’t expect a baby shower
this time around since it is my second child, but I wasn’t going to pass up the
opportunity to celebrate this little one’s arrival with my dear family and
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The hostess, Amanda, is a long-time friend of mine and she throws the most
wonderful parties. You may remember her as <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2012/01/let-me-introduce-myself.html" target="_blank">a co-writer for this blog</a> a few years back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love it and even re-purposed it in my little lady’s nursery. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Everywhere you looked at the baby shower; there were special
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Lately, I have been working on the little lady’s nursery. We
currently live in a rental home, so it was a challenge to bring some
personality into the room without putting large holes in the walls/ceilings. I
did get permission to paint (Benjamin Moore Owl Grey) and hang curtains, which
made the room feel so much softer. Here is a sneak peak.</span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-1816137190733539852013-04-29T12:55:00.000-07:002013-04-29T12:55:48.942-07:00Creating an Inviting Entryway (In a Temporary Home)<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been pondering what to do with our condo's entryway for months now. Our front door opens up directly into our family room and has only a tiny wood square on the floor to indicate an entryway. Not very inviting or functional! </span><div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">sit down to put on our shoes (this is very important with a three year old)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">store our frequently used shoes (especially those that we wear around the house)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We also needed our entryway to be <i>temporary </i>and <i>portable</i>. Something we could take with us when our lease is up on the condo. And, we are unable to put large holes in the wall or customize the walls in any way. (Boo!)</span></div>
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I initially wanted to buy an old dresser and paint it a pretty color in order to give the entryway some pop. Something like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">But alas, my lack of free time to paint had me heading down to IKEA to see what I could come up with in the way of finished furniture. I ended up coming home with <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50067168/" target="_blank">this baby</a>. TONS of storage and the price was right. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't mind that everyone and their brother has this dresser in their home. I plan to customize it with some colorful drawer pulls or stencils in the future to make it more unique. For now, I am thrilled with the end product. Our entryway is a million times more inviting and functional! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My favorite part of the entryway has got to be my new fiddle leaf fig. I found it at <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/Delray-Plants-10-in-Ficus-Pandurata-Bush-in-Deco-Pot-10PAN/203380954?keyword=fiddle+leaf+fig#.UX7ONKLijK0" target="_blank">Home Depot</a> for $35!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So that is my little entryway decorating project. I'm finally starting to get into the swing of things with my <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-quick-update.html" target="_blank">new job situation</a> and my little guy's new schedule. Hopefully, I will continue to have the time and energy to decorate and complete some DIY projects in the weeks to come!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Last weekend, my husband and I had the rare opportunity to spend a Saturday by ourselves. We choose to head down to a small community just south of Atlanta, called <a href="http://www.serenbe.com/" target="_blank">Serenbe</a>. The community is a quiet place, tucked <i>way out</i> in the rural country side. The founders, Marie and Steve Nygren, started Serenbe as a <a href="http://www.serenbeinn.com/" target="_blank">bed & breakfast</a> and expanded it to include beautiful craftsman style homes, an old town main street, fabulous restaurants, a spa, a sustainable farm, riding stable, and so much more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My husband and I headed down late morning and started our day walking along the main street and checking out the home decor stores and beautiful houses. We then stopped by <a href="http://www.blueeyeddaisy.com/" target="_blank">The Blue Eyed Daisy Bakeshop</a> and had a wonderful lunch, including some of their award winning cupcakes. Next up was the Serenbe Spa for some massages and pedicures. Our day was amazing and we were quite spoiled by the scenery and atmosphere. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The flowers were just amazing this time of year. It made me really miss having a yard and being able to get out and plant. Having a tiny balcony at a condo just isn't the same!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We had a fantastic afternoon "get away" at <a href="http://www.serenbe.com/" target="_blank">Serenbe</a> and I highly recommend it! They also have a <a href="http://www.serenbeinn.com/" target="_blank">bed & breakfast</a> and a few fabulous restaurants that have gotten great reviews if you want to make a weekend of it. </span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: xx-small;">*I was not compensated in any way for this post. My views and opinions are my own. In fact, Serenbe doesn't even know I exist. :)</span></em>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-21055521382505086992013-02-28T09:47:00.002-08:002013-02-28T09:47:44.025-08:00A Quick Update<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The past few weeks have been <b><i>so</i></b> hectic. I missed last week's <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2013/02/weekly-finds-week-6.html" target="_blank">Weekly Finds</a> post because I simply could not find the time to sit down and write it. Sad, but true. A lot of things have happened lately that have thrown me completely off guard. For starters, it has become apparent that my son has issues that are preventing him from moving forward in his Montessori school. We've been struggling as a family the entire time he has been enrolled, but now there is no denying that there is an issue. So, we have withdrawn him from school and are trying to figure out what to do with a child that has special needs. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hopefully, things will smooth out shortly and I can get back into the swing of things blog-wise. I've been itching to do some DIY projects lately but haven't been able to find the time. I'm also dying to blog about <a href="http://pureproactive.com/" target="_blank">a detox</a> I recently completed. I lost 25 lbs in two months and have some amazing recipes to share! So for now, please bear with me. I promise I will be back!</span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-34342093239883543492013-02-15T17:47:00.000-08:002013-02-15T17:47:28.802-08:00Weekly Finds: Week 6<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Happy Friday Friends! </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">Maybe I should start doing this weekly finds post on Mondays instead of Fridays. For the past few weeks, the end of my week has been absolutely crazy and I haven't had time to put together my list until the last minute! What do you think? Would you rather have a Monday morning read?</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">Every week, I share my favorite finds in home decor, DIY, fashion, cooking, baking, travel, and more</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Welcome to a special </span><span style="background-color: white; color: red; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Valentine's Day</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"> edition of Weekly Finds!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #7: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/317610/conversation-heart-cookies?czone=holiday/valentine-center/valentine-cnt-gifts&center=276967&gallery=275749&slide=284365" target="_blank">DIY Conversation Heart Cookies</a><br /><span style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Martha does it again.</i></span></span></h4>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-71270915764254018302013-02-07T05:00:00.000-08:002013-02-07T05:00:07.733-08:00DIY: Ruffle Wreath <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For many years now, I have wanted to do some sort of decorating for Valentine's day, but couldn't find any home decor items in the stores that were <i>quite right</i>. This Valentine's day, I decided to take matters into my own hands and DIY it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since we live in a small condo, I decided to go for a wreath on the front door. I knew I wanted something pink, and girlie, and not too time consuming since my free time is limited these days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I used a 12" wreath form, pink "gauze-like" material, scissors, hot glue gun, and long push pins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Creating the ruffles was super easy. I just folded the fabric like an accordion, pinching it in the center. You might notice that my fabric is doubled in the picture. This is because I wanted each ruffle to be more "pink", so I folded my strip in half before starting my accordion folds. If you use a thicker fabric, you won't have to do the same. </span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-28166242552819751342013-02-05T05:18:00.000-08:002013-02-10T18:44:23.524-08:00A Homegoods Shopping Party!<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">A few weekends ago, I had the opportunity to meet up with some local bloggers/readers in the Atlanta area at a Homegoods Happy party. This party was hosted by the lovely <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/" target="_blank">Rhoda, of Southern Hospitality</a>. The event included wonderful food, games, prizes, socializing, and of course, SHOPPING!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, I had to take a quick look through the kid's section. Homegoods has some of the most unique decor items for kids. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I invited one of my coworkers to attend this party with me. I'm not sure she knew what to expect, but we had a blast! We both ended up picking up multiple items for our homes at great prices and having a lot of laughs in the process!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I did end up with a few things for our new condo. One of them being this beachy/tropical rug. I love how it turned out in my new dining room! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Thank you Rhoda and Homegoods for putting on such a wonderful event! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>~Jen</i></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-74090353474076058572013-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:002013-02-01T07:00:09.459-08:00Weekly Finds: Week 4<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Happy Friday Friends!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Every week, I share my favorite finds in home decor, DIY, fashion, cooking, baking, travel, and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">Weekly Find #1: <a href="http://lovelycraftyhome.com/2012/01/30/the-coffee-filter-wreath/" target="_blank">Coffee Filter Wreath</a></span></b></span><br />
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-82511154213749456742013-01-25T18:36:00.002-08:002013-01-25T18:40:06.708-08:00Weekly Finds: Week 3<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #414141;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">It's that time again! time for</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;"> another edition of Weekly Finds! Sorry I'm a little late on this one - today has been one busy day. Have any of you ever bought a couch? Well, I have purchased two in the past few months and both have been back-ordered until eternity. So...we spent our Friday night searching for <i>another </i>couch. Well, my husband looked while my little guy and I played a fun game of hide-and-seek at every furniture store we went to. What can I say?</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">Every week, I share my favorite finds in home decor, DIY, fashion, cooking, baking, travel, and more.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">If you want to see even more of my favorite finds, <a href="http://pinterest.com/jen102905/" style="color: #12deff; text-decoration: initial;" target="_blank">visit me on Pinterest</a>!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #414141; line-height: 18px;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: #414141; line-height: 18px;">Weekly Find #1: <a href="http://www.sugarandcharmblog.com/2013/01/floral-tea-time-and-party-favors.html?m=1" target="_blank">Teavana Tea </a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #414141;"><a href="http://www.sugarandcharmblog.com/2013/01/floral-tea-time-and-party-favors.html?m=1" target="_blank">Blossoms</a></span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>I'm a huge fan of tea to begin with, but this takes it to a whole new level! Just drop the tea blossom into boiling water and watch it grow into a flower!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Weekly Finds #3: <a href="http://www.blogger.com/pinterest.com/offsite/?url=http://howtonestforless.com/2013/01/04/how-to-make-chalkboard-printables/&shatoken=5b33f4954240bc1e15bab40d340ca09a8f809214&pin=75013150015372716" target="_blank">How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Printable</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Weekly Find #4: <a href="http://www.tenjuneblog.com/2012/12/homemade-oatmeal-cream-pie-recipe.html?m=1" target="_blank">Homemade Oatmeal Creme Pies</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Weekly Finds #5: <a href="http://www.coffeeforless.com/articles/coffee-articles/9-keurig-k-cup-coffee-recipes.html" target="_blank">Yummy Keurig Recipes</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Words cannot describe how much I enjoy making "recipes" with my Keurig!</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm back with another edition of Weekly Finds! Every week, I share my favorite finds in home decor, DIY, fashion, cooking, baking, travel, and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #1: <a href="http://www.hometalk.com/b/148651/for-love-of-burlap" target="_blank">Super Inexpensive/Easy Burlap Projects</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Who knew you can do so much with such an inexpensive fabric?!?</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #3: <a href="http://www.theanimalprintshop.com/baby-porcupine/" target="_blank">Cutest Baby Animal Ever</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #4: <a href="http://girlsguideto.com/articles/15-ways-to-stay-married-for-15-years" target="_blank">Great Advice on Staying Happily Married</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #5: <a href="http://dailycandy.tumblr.com/post/24996356887/aliealiealieee-pictureroom-situated-north" target="_blank">A Pink Lake!</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #6: <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/untitled_1058/set?.embedder=3750481&.svc=pinterest&id=60592215" target="_blank">Favorite Fall Outfit</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #7: <a href="http://www.intimateweddings.com/blog/peanut-butter-cookies-with-peanut-butter-cups/" target="_blank">Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Butter Cups</a></span></h4>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-14443411516995584132013-01-11T01:00:00.000-08:002013-01-11T01:00:07.259-08:00Weekly Finds: Week 1<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every week, I'll be sharing my favorite finds in home decor, DIY, fashion, cooking, baking, travel, and more! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #1: <a href="http://becauseiliketodecorate.com/2012/01/04/diy-rustic-headboard-tutorial/" target="_blank">DIY Rustic Wood Headboard</a></span></h4>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would love to make this headboard for my master bedroom!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #2: <a href="http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2013/01/2013-cleanse/day-1" target="_blank">The Food Lovers Cleanse</a></span></h4>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm in the middle of a diet detox myself, so this cleanse gave me some great ideas!</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #3: <a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Jet-Set-Macbook-Travel-Tote-TECH-ACCESSORIES/prod17700002_cat48601_cat8501_/?index=54&isEditorial=false&cmCat=cat000000cat8501cat48601" target="_blank">Michael Kors Jet Set </a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #4: <a href="http://www.athoughtfulplaceblog.com/2012/10/mycolor-inspired-by-pantone-painting.html" target="_blank">A Stripy IKEA hack</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #5: <a href="http://fey-next2heaven.blogspot.com/2011/10/homemade-pumpkin-coffee-creamer.html" target="_blank">Homemade Flavored Coffee Creamer</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #6: <a href="http://kellysmoonlight.blogspot.com/2012/08/paint-your-wagon-or-at-least-your.html" target="_blank">Folding Chair Face Lift</a></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Weekly Find #7: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/106492228/wish-silver-bracelet-light-blue-wax-cord" target="_blank">Dainty Bracelets</a></span></h4>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-38181107957244529752012-12-28T07:00:00.000-08:002013-01-16T17:26:34.290-08:00DIY: Easy Teacher Appreciation Gift<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Being a working mom is hard. There are so many moments that I wish I could be with my little guy during the work day. It makes me feel so much better knowing that he is in good hands while I bring home the bacon. (Yes, I just wrote that).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The amazing women that have been teaching and loving my son while I work deserve to be honored and appreciated. Therefore, I've made it a priority to create gifts to show my appreciation each year. This year I decided to go with a "growing" theme since my little guy has grown up so much since he started at his Montessori school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What better way to do this than with a plant?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Here is what you need:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clay pots</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chalkboard spray paint</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Coffee filters</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Potting Soil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Plant food (optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Chalk marker </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Plant (I used Pothos Ivy because it would thrive in the artificial light of a classroom)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lay the clay pots outside on some newspaper and spray with the chalkboard spray paint.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It took about three thin coats to get an even surface. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After the spray paint has dried (about an hour), line the bottom of each pot with a coffee filter and fill 3/4 full of potting soil. The coffee filters help to keep the potting soil from leaking out of the bottom of the pot, but allow water to drain through. Through a dash of plant food in if desired. </span><br />
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Step 3:</span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Gently place your plant in the soil and cover with at least an inch of firmly packed potting soil. Go wash the dirt off of your hands. Have a sip of margarita or beer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Water your plants and let them sit in the dun for a bit to settle into their new homes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Write a sweet note to your child's teachers on the outside of the pots. Ours says "Thank you for helping me grow."</span><br />
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Step 6: </span></h3>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have your child present his/her teachers with their gift and say "Thank you!"</span><br />
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<br />Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-37661873615719409142012-12-21T20:04:00.000-08:002013-01-16T17:26:44.382-08:00Thinking About Dining Room Rugs<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made a mistake of ordering a regular soy latte at Starbuck's around 7pm this evening, so I am wired and y'all are getting a blog post. It isn't very often that I am wide-awake at 11pm these days!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">In preparation for <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-home.html" target="_blank">our new home</a>, I've had my mind on dining room rugs lately. Our new condo has carpet in the dining room (who does that?!?) and we will definitely need to cover it to protect it from stains. I mean, we have a toddler. Food dropping on the floor is a guarantee. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've pinned some beauties on <a href="http://pinterest.com/jenlthompson/rental-home/" target="_blank">my Pinterest board</a> lately to get me started on a look and feel for the space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My requirements for a rug are:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Must be durable/washable/cleanable</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Must cost less than $500</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Must have a pattern to it to help hide any possible stains</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Must brighten up the room</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been toying around with the idea of getting an indoor/outdoor rug. Has anyone purchased on of these? Are they plush and soft? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>~Jen</em></span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-24467437897722126652012-12-17T13:51:00.000-08:002013-01-16T17:27:01.332-08:00New Home! <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After a few months of living with family and scoping out the area, my family will be moving into a new home! Along with this move will be LOTS of decor-related projects. Since we will be renting, we will need to be extra creative with our decorating and ensure that everything we do is portable and/or temporary. This is going to be quite a challenge!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, here is the scoop on our new place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We are moving into a mid-rise condo building in a small downtown community outside of Atlanta. This style of living is totally new to us. If you remember, we <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-series-making-it-work.html" target="_blank">rented out our home</a> a few months back that we had spent over 7 years in. It was in a quiet suburban community with tree-lined streets, neighborhood BBQs, and lots of activities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, we are going to be in the middle of a downtown area with concerts, festivals, parks, restaurants, etc all within walking distance! That it is exciting - especially for the little guy. He is already talking about the "splash pad" in the green space area and the train that goes by every hour on the other side of downtown.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, I've been busy mentally picturing how I am going to decorate our new place. I even created a floor plan to share with you all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's cozy, but very nice. I can't wait to move in and begin decorating! If anyone has any helpful hints on condo living - please share!</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Jen</span></i>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-41014238243619583432012-11-07T06:45:00.000-08:002013-01-16T17:27:12.019-08:00DIY: Necklace Hanger<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">OK. I know. I've already showed y'all projects on jewelry organization. But I've got a problem, I own too many necklaces and I am constantly getting them tangled and/or losing them. So, I had to get creative again and come up with another way to store my necklaces. If you recall, I have a beautiful white tree branch that I bought at Urban Outfitters many years ago. (I've seen <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/shop?productId=10024151&N=&Ntt=branch" target="_blank">similar ones</a> at the Container Store if you are looking for one!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Problem is, my quantity of necklaces is greater than the number of "branches". So, I headed to my old favorite, Target, to find something that would work. I can across this <a href="http://www.target.com/p/target-home-4-hook-key-rail-distressd-ivory/-/A-14034293#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=key rail" target="_blank">key rail</a> in the hardware section.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It was already cute, but I thought it could use a little more color and personality. I made a quick stop by Hobby Lobby to pick up some knobs and headed home for some deconstruction. The little hooks came off easily.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Getting the knobs to work was another issue. I had to have my husband cut off the backs of the screws so that the holder would sit flush against the wall. But, after that was complete, I had myself a pretty new necklace holder!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Jen</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-11228007742543136032012-10-24T06:41:00.002-07:002013-01-16T17:27:21.447-08:00DIY: Creative Housewarming Gift<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Over the years, I have been stumped at what to bring as a gift to housewarming parties. I usually end up bringing the traditional bottle of wine and then feeling like I wish I had put more creativity into my gift. Recently, a dear friend purchased a beautiful new home in the Atlanta area and she hosted a party to celebrate. She is one of those friends that is<b> so special</b>, you have to go above and beyond the norm.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I spent days browsing through blogs and <a href="http://www%2Cpinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> trying to come up with an idea. I even discussed it at great length with <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2012/01/let-me-introduce-myself.html">Amanda</a>, my super crafty BFF.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The morning of the party, I was still trying to come up with an idea for a gift and standing in the cleaning aisle of Target. I had actually come to Target to get cleaning supplies for myself when it dawned on me! Why not put together a gift of household necessities?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I filled the jar with some of my favorites: Meyer's hand soap, a colorful kitchen sponge, a yummy fall scented candle, a to-do list for the fridge, and fluffy dish towels.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I also added a Martha Stewart chalkboard label to the jar to add a special touch. I'm happy to report that my friend loved the gift!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Jen</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-81611515335030040332012-09-16T09:47:00.001-07:002013-01-16T17:27:27.200-08:00Organization Items Loved Lately<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Organization is what keeps me sane in life. With a crazy toddler running around, a full-time job, and a social life, I don’t have time to be constantly searching for things around the house when I need them. Therefore, I always appreciate items that help keep my home organized and clean.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since things have been in transition lately <a href="http://1creativemomma.blogspot.com/2012/08/new-series-making-it-work.html">due to the move</a>, my dear friend, Amanda, sent over some pictures of organizational items she has found lately:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All of these are super inexpensive and help to keep things neat and organized! Thank you Amanda for sharing!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Jen</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-36796840261852865882012-08-29T09:06:00.000-07:002012-08-29T09:06:06.375-07:00DIY: Over Sized Ruler Growth Chart<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">One of the best parts about being a mom is watching your child grow. From the start, I have been trying to document my little guy's childhood in ways we can all cherish. One of these ways is recording his height each year on his birthday. I had previously purchased a wall decal to do this, but unfortunately, will not be able to take it along with us when we move.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since we will be in transition for awhile, I set out to create a growth chart that can move along with us.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My over sized ruler inspiration came from a fellow blogger, <a href="http://becauseiliketodecorate.com/2011/11/12/diy-oversized-growth-chart-ruler/">Mary at becauseiliketodecorate</a>. She created a beautiful <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/jumbo-ruler/">Pottery Barn Kids jumbo ruler</a> knockoff from a piece of wood and the result was stunning. I instantly knew I wanted to create my own. So, off to Lowe's I went. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lowe's is great because you can purchase pre-cut/pre-finished wood for <b>cheap</b>. I snagged a six foot long by nine inch wide piece of wood off the shelf, some <a href="http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/stains-color-guide/">Minwax Mahogany stain</a>, polyurethane, and a brush. I think my total bill came to $25.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first step is to measure out the ruler markings with a pencil and a tape measure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I made long marks at every foot and smaller marks every 4 inches. I choose this pattern because my little guy seems to grow about four inches a year. You can choose as many or as few markings as your heart desires. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up, I used a leveler and a sharpie marker to make straight horizontal lines at my chosen intervals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Off to the garage I went with my over sized ruler for a coat of stain and a coat of polyurethane. After a few hours of drying time, my over sized ruler was complete! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I love the character in the wood and the dark, rich color. Don't you?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Now, we have a growth chart that can move with us over the years!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first thing I did was go through the house and make a list of the furniture we were keeping:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Couch</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Twin bed (for little guy)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dressers</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Buffet/Hutch (Ill never part with it)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Then, I got started taking pictures of the items we were selling. Craigslist lays it all out for you. One post, 8 pictures.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There is so much stuff in this picture, I'm not real sure what they are selling?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our pictures must have been good because within 3 days, we had sold all of this furniture and made some money to help pay for moving expenses! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up on my moving agenda...how do I decide what to use and what to store? </span></div>
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Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-27292156565281484822012-08-20T06:42:00.000-07:002013-01-16T17:27:34.765-08:00New Series: Making it Work<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My family and I were trucking along just fine in life until a few months ago. Then: <b>BAM! </b>It all changed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You see, a few months back, I was laid of from my job. Ever since then, I have been searching for a job within a decent commuting distance. And when I say "decent commuting distance", I mean I am willing to drive up to an hour each way. That's a brutal commute if you live in the Atlanta area. They say Atlanta has the 6th worst commute time in the nation. I don't believe it. After living here most of my life, I want to tear my hair out every time I jump in the car!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, while I have enjoyed my extra free time, I have not enjoyed my lack of money. Therefore, I'm excited to say that I just accepted a new job and will be headed back to work in the next few weeks. Along with that is a new opportunity: WE ARE MOVING!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">What does this mean for you guys? Well, I am starting a new series on the blog called "Making it Work".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You see, we are moving out of our 2000 square foot house and into my in-law's house. (Yikes!) This means that we will be selling most of our belongings, scaling back considerably on everything, and decorating on a budget. It should be FUN!</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How to Get Rid of All Your Stuff</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Decorating a Temporary Home</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">How to Make Your Living Space Feel Less Temporary</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do It Yourself Projects on a Strict Budget</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Living in a Small Space</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After a little bit of research, we bought the ceiling medallions from <a href="http://www.architecturaldepot.com/ceiling-medallions.html">Architectural Depot</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">They were super easy to work with and within a few days, we had some beautiful white ceiling medallions to transform. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We decided on shades of yellow to match the yellow accents throughout the room. To give the medallions a little bit more contrast, we bought one of the shades in a satin finish and one of them in a gloss.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After the paint had dried, we used a little Gorilla Glue to adhere a D-Ring hanger to the back of each medallion. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After the Gorilla Glue had dried, we simply hung them up on the wall and stepped back to admire our work! Aren't they beautiful?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">~Jen</span>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10953578432701352056noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3928413536240689124.post-6698356372585699872012-08-13T07:00:00.000-07:002013-01-31T17:19:49.307-08:00Blogger Meetups & Community<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'll let you in on a little secret. I am terrified to let you all get to know me. TERRIFIED! I'm so scared of negative criticism. I know it is a part of life. Especially, a part of a blogger's life and I need to get over my fear. So, I've been working on it lately.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">A few weeks ago, I decided to go to a local I Love Thrifting Day. You should have seen my husband's face when I told him I was spending my day hanging out with a bunch of people I had never met. Priceless. It was a blast though and I even managed to make some new friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">While I was thrifting and meeting new people, I spied a few beautiful items.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love light blue. Its so soothing and reminds me of the beach. I also saw this vintage car for my little guy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Since I had so much fun at the I Love Thrifting Day, I decided to attend another local blogger get together. This time, it was lunch and shopping at a Ballard Designs Outlet. More fun! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">From L to R: <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Lisa (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://lulabellsdaughter.blogspot.com/">Lula Bell's Daughter</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">), Me</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">, Kelly (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.viewalongtheway.com/">View Along the Way</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">), Sheila (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://plumdoodles.com/">Plum Doodles</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">), Erin (</span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://diyonthecheap.com/">DIY On the Cheap</a>)</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">, Donna (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://www.mysweetthings.com/">My Sweet Things</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">), and Rhoda (</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/">Southern Hospitality</a></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The ladies I have met have been so sweet. And, it is wonderful to get to know others who have a passion for blogging like I do! I need to get out of my comfort zone more often!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">~Jen</span></div>
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