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Kitchen Floors

<div style="text-align: center;">A few weeks ago I noticed this in our kitchen/laundry entry way.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVKSXzBEVArR1gQfRh042vhsMU-7PPano_2NIirD3UfjnciAsk7-wmG3Zj684bnDJh-pYgLcH6msPoN7vxGDxLNImQzX4Lm8_RHLKbLiZ61acEsjrgtZRHWw5e2QKqo20ZyrFa1McoK0/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfVKSXzBEVArR1gQfRh042vhsMU-7PPano_2NIirD3UfjnciAsk7-wmG3Zj684bnDJh-pYgLcH6msPoN7vxGDxLNImQzX4Lm8_RHLKbLiZ61acEsjrgtZRHWw5e2QKqo20ZyrFa1McoK0/s640/015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A crack across two or more of the ceramic tiles.  Not cool.  A closer look....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_ou4xJFEvzLGROqMx6CRt65HWYTZG1z5q0opTod5bv5vl9_oscen74t1rWPhI3UAvDSztVS1MODsyQxasOR4H7z83Lu-h4Am5WQxCmtQ2sktayC5apClWdMiMjCViCDI48k9Q3rL_QI/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_ou4xJFEvzLGROqMx6CRt65HWYTZG1z5q0opTod5bv5vl9_oscen74t1rWPhI3UAvDSztVS1MODsyQxasOR4H7z83Lu-h4Am5WQxCmtQ2sktayC5apClWdMiMjCViCDI48k9Q3rL_QI/s640/017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">First let me say that I've never liked the tiles.  They would have been easier to deal with if they had not been grouted with white grout.  Not our decision.  White grout on a kitchen floor??  It is the bane of my existance.  But, I'm not that irritated about the cracks in the floor because now I can get creative about a replacement.  Here's some inspiration pics for what I've got up my sleeve.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTdCxerVjV6zT64mLlE4AfnzmUmFiCHDYIKw2piAR6me5N6j5E_NRracqg7ZSD91IpmJQvcgdYtLbK5VCn9oM7FwUcFoB5qjza54ifvMq2C2dY8t6_6FeYIU8SjLBJx6zkEFXehaJios/s1600/Arctic-Plank.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSTdCxerVjV6zT64mLlE4AfnzmUmFiCHDYIKw2piAR6me5N6j5E_NRracqg7ZSD91IpmJQvcgdYtLbK5VCn9oM7FwUcFoB5qjza54ifvMq2C2dY8t6_6FeYIU8SjLBJx6zkEFXehaJios/s640/Arctic-Plank.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jetsongreen.com/2011/09/arctic-plank-upcycled-pallet-wood-floor.html">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Love the herringbone design but I would really like to do something that would be consistent with the rest of the house.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHfyL_FXwE6DoKRK6jpMDrBjtBpKcqaGr28EXOU8ihwYBwCuWo2nnT47m2A4P1qZxiIYT_0Xnaal-qutQZiePOQDvRv-L1Kxb-sxgek217wLs_YqXapkQNKsyoJwcVyTvDHplcUHlP2M/s1600/265360603013448170Z6aEBEEJc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMHfyL_FXwE6DoKRK6jpMDrBjtBpKcqaGr28EXOU8ihwYBwCuWo2nnT47m2A4P1qZxiIYT_0Xnaal-qutQZiePOQDvRv-L1Kxb-sxgek217wLs_YqXapkQNKsyoJwcVyTvDHplcUHlP2M/s640/265360603013448170Z6aEBEEJc.jpg" width="390" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://indulgy.com/post/eIyiSgC861/wood-floors-country-style#/do/page/1">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mwKByqRUR3erhbRv85zBSBTI5KS1d9-Irz6xiRUL_rlGxOsBNPE6E2IgZDU9pC7AGUiivnUYnrnocZoWHGXdByc37wKFPYongXuqN1CFfzXZnA61c6H_MEoppfiIFdpNA1gAdeD54ak/s1600/pallet+floor+fr+awelltraveledwoman.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1mwKByqRUR3erhbRv85zBSBTI5KS1d9-Irz6xiRUL_rlGxOsBNPE6E2IgZDU9pC7AGUiivnUYnrnocZoWHGXdByc37wKFPYongXuqN1CFfzXZnA61c6H_MEoppfiIFdpNA1gAdeD54ak/s640/pallet+floor+fr+awelltraveledwoman.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bohemianpages.blogspot.com/2011/09/recycing-pallets.html">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I seem to be drawn to this design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVORDrIOFpfiTtiUKJQXA4SDrm1BouaJekyRxJsk_DG99nTd0oTEp6WfsI61xq_mxvgggszUJVHNTv6vNUJRgaMGCa5bMEmk5no0MS3e57zyrJ51OMVXaA6uh258VrStLFOuXNs6_WGY/s1600/Real+Wood+Floors+%289%29.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVORDrIOFpfiTtiUKJQXA4SDrm1BouaJekyRxJsk_DG99nTd0oTEp6WfsI61xq_mxvgggszUJVHNTv6vNUJRgaMGCa5bMEmk5no0MS3e57zyrJ51OMVXaA6uh258VrStLFOuXNs6_WGY/s640/Real+Wood+Floors+%289%29.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://spheretrending.blogspot.com/2010_02_01_archive.html">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Reclaimed wood is definitely the way I'm going to go, mainly because of the cost, which will hopefully be close to free.  :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghARebH5Wfnpvx1KMorYuZvNP91vgn-D3Cy-QgGvgjex5V_Mo4HP4Jiqcfkf3hw8yKM3NvHWd7O9K9nlYbnpjnUJ5-IKWuhOw-BNcR_6VvjFLqFfvx0Tb7Kbrp1ur8fd7D_sMA97NXScg/s1600/pineflooring_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghARebH5Wfnpvx1KMorYuZvNP91vgn-D3Cy-QgGvgjex5V_Mo4HP4Jiqcfkf3hw8yKM3NvHWd7O9K9nlYbnpjnUJ5-IKWuhOw-BNcR_6VvjFLqFfvx0Tb7Kbrp1ur8fd7D_sMA97NXScg/s640/pineflooring_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://harvestfurniture.blogspot.com/2011/01/floors-to-adore-wood-edition.html">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't wait to get started!  Stay tuned.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Diana</i></div>

Kitchen Floors

A few weeks ago I noticed this in our kitchen/laundry entry way. A crack across two or more of the ceramic tiles. Not cool. A closer look....

6:37 PM

OPEN FLOOR PLANS

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />COOL NORTHWEST LIGHT</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeo8pwZqWheb2WtQAd9DydqgXz39OYRiMbMocEWBt4p71fxyQT2rxtoS1F_lTWOi5VQPy1Ooj72lYokX5BulThw4iOVR_GOrJlFDN-GhcPA4PFew-0AoCVL5pJSanngGHiPUuYcv_x6Pa/s1600/multnomah+falls+ore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjeo8pwZqWheb2WtQAd9DydqgXz39OYRiMbMocEWBt4p71fxyQT2rxtoS1F_lTWOi5VQPy1Ooj72lYokX5BulThw4iOVR_GOrJlFDN-GhcPA4PFew-0AoCVL5pJSanngGHiPUuYcv_x6Pa/s640/multnomah+falls+ore.jpg" width="426"></a></div><br /><br><br />Hi Claudine,  I recently bought a house with some interesting light variations, which I thought would be fun to repaint. I didn't notice that there is no mill work between the living, dining, kitchen, and foyer rooms, so color from one area has no barrier from the adjacent area.<br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/wall-color-in-open-floor-plans.html#more">Read more »</a>

OPEN FLOOR PLANS

COOL NORTHWEST LIGHT Hi Claudine, I recently bought a house with some interesting light variations, which I thought would be fun to repaint...

2:03 AM

Dining Room Table Tutorial

<div style="text-align: center;">Hey there!  I've received a number of emails lately asking how I built my <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2012/04/dining-room-table.html">dining room table</a> or how I attached the top to the dining room table I already had.  So I decided to do a tutorial for all those who asked.  I didn't take any pictures when I did it so I took pictures of the under side of the table, which many of you have asked for, and will do my best to explain each step.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWIqDxgHw1ugeK_3RUb1gEBMVOEP7OkHBFasmFCswH6K-SL-uTlmFRZirYwPDXF85Hvw_n5Yi-XFthyphenhyphenvhDAN8it3rEAMyKUHuB3P2sG5hcsGGAdp2IXItpGEhlD_R3VgkPN132gMIneg/s1600/027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoWIqDxgHw1ugeK_3RUb1gEBMVOEP7OkHBFasmFCswH6K-SL-uTlmFRZirYwPDXF85Hvw_n5Yi-XFthyphenhyphenvhDAN8it3rEAMyKUHuB3P2sG5hcsGGAdp2IXItpGEhlD_R3VgkPN132gMIneg/s640/027.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I mentioned in that post, I used pine 2 x 8's.  After I distressed the boards, process discussed <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2012/04/dining-room-table.html">here</a>, I laid them together evenly and attached wood brackets to keep them all together.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLNTXYO6FzF1XP0o_JKDALp7tPBwccvq-0l69JEBD2b7DP8YFWDkrQ6BcbYXX3WYZ0Kr3SeAX6tVdzEmA3BM4HUpWs8QA_A0DqrIDwkqXz80SmYvMqjXjYJ7tC8weIfqVayk8lIeJab8/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtLNTXYO6FzF1XP0o_JKDALp7tPBwccvq-0l69JEBD2b7DP8YFWDkrQ6BcbYXX3WYZ0Kr3SeAX6tVdzEmA3BM4HUpWs8QA_A0DqrIDwkqXz80SmYvMqjXjYJ7tC8weIfqVayk8lIeJab8/s640/004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As mentioned, I already had a dining room table, I just didn't like the top, so I removed it and was left with the base.  Now, the <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/04/dining-room-redo-with-special-meaning.html">previous table</a> was also built by me using the table legs that my dad turned himself before he died.  I created the apron (sides) with pine 1 x 5's and attached them to the legs with "L" brackets, as pointed out with arrows.  To make them a little more stable, I also drilled long screws at an angle into the legs from the apron.  As you can see, it is really important to PRE-DRILL your holes as my wood split.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX76FZNCIYL8oMITsZQ1fGqIMM9klyT4HvXnj7uLD-69aWkRXEUs1Qtt5o94WGpi52P-DsJY3DxrJmXJdyIltFneMJXVn_wP1dZy9eZaP4w65pesqAvQipgCoNF5U5RfL-PXauQbkwn44/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX76FZNCIYL8oMITsZQ1fGqIMM9klyT4HvXnj7uLD-69aWkRXEUs1Qtt5o94WGpi52P-DsJY3DxrJmXJdyIltFneMJXVn_wP1dZy9eZaP4w65pesqAvQipgCoNF5U5RfL-PXauQbkwn44/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">After the base was complete, I placed it over the under side of the top.  To secure it to the top, I cut scrap pieces of oak, which is a little stronger, cut them at 45 degree angles and placed them flush against the apron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCsUvA7po-kl9Ra58Yfw9lzUPt-OKN2katFyhDUvTs8zAyaRRIQZ5ozmcrW1K-rTq65vHNAHSH_DjMW_LBllC9qjOj8FOST6QvfwkM75LOHVeGunDKtAedBJBSqVxcxWIm1DbK9Ye7uI/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrCsUvA7po-kl9Ra58Yfw9lzUPt-OKN2katFyhDUvTs8zAyaRRIQZ5ozmcrW1K-rTq65vHNAHSH_DjMW_LBllC9qjOj8FOST6QvfwkM75LOHVeGunDKtAedBJBSqVxcxWIm1DbK9Ye7uI/s640/005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I attached it with screws to the table top. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6okamMpAvJiVDgd2Qr0YM3AwyhDq-Ay20sDm5PwIx_lrZ8p52RUFsmi2LCWqfqqaAWwjJcjwKdbnYmO4w07DAjuiSGmgJZTLdyWzcUIj2Cwb9XjLMcGKjTKh7LIwF6bJWmL22yD06Dw/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA6okamMpAvJiVDgd2Qr0YM3AwyhDq-Ay20sDm5PwIx_lrZ8p52RUFsmi2LCWqfqqaAWwjJcjwKdbnYmO4w07DAjuiSGmgJZTLdyWzcUIj2Cwb9XjLMcGKjTKh7LIwF6bJWmL22yD06Dw/s640/007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, I pre-drilled holes into the end of the brace into the apron, where the arrow is pointing.  Then drilled screws into the holes on both ends.  Makes sure your screws are short enough to not go through to the other side of the apron, but long enough to go through the brace and into the apron.  I think the screws I used were 1 1/2 inches.  To also add stability, I drilled holes and inserted screws from the legs, at an angle into the table top, shown with the bottom arrow in the photo below.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVib-sVjiR87B48fsmcnL-xJIJI5moteYtnbv2KdLvGumj73OG3_WFRWDmYV7rvQcszRjHSu0gMCUAOglVSqU67otsZZGiXR8-uybfFNlXGycmnU8Zy2TX74oV3DTF2VoZxhSxK3-_eQ/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTVib-sVjiR87B48fsmcnL-xJIJI5moteYtnbv2KdLvGumj73OG3_WFRWDmYV7rvQcszRjHSu0gMCUAOglVSqU67otsZZGiXR8-uybfFNlXGycmnU8Zy2TX74oV3DTF2VoZxhSxK3-_eQ/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Repeat for each side and that's it.  I painted the legs and apron white, which worked out great because if you have any gaps between the table and apron, you can fill them in with caulk.  It covers a multitude of sins.  :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqzCGhLZArRf7EKKG2KKtwXVU81bY8DP1nzPGBayZL_18D4Q6htb7lKM-ieJ59StwfjkbdIAO38gFWdH2DXm__eP6UAH5eo5RL4b990vt7-6JJfTPsgTm5YNJxjsSgLyH7bW7tj4RiVQ/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirqzCGhLZArRf7EKKG2KKtwXVU81bY8DP1nzPGBayZL_18D4Q6htb7lKM-ieJ59StwfjkbdIAO38gFWdH2DXm__eP6UAH5eo5RL4b990vt7-6JJfTPsgTm5YNJxjsSgLyH7bW7tj4RiVQ/s640/025.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Flip it over carefully and you are done.  I know there is probably a better way to do this but this is what worked for me, some of it I learned from my dad with another table that he built.  He had the right wood joinery tools to do this, I don't, so this is the process that I use.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope this is helpful to all those asking me how I did it.  It really isn't hard, just a little time consuming and really the only tools you need are a miter saw and cordless drill.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a Happy Monday!<br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;">Diana </span></i></div>

Dining Room Table Tutorial

Hey there! I've received a number of emails lately asking how I built my dining room table or how I attached the top to the dining roo...

7:25 PM

The Window Frame Reveal

<div style="text-align: center;">I finally figured out what I wanted to do with one of the big window frames <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2012/06/window-frame-ideas.html">we came across</a> and finished it up yesterday.  Let me tell ya, this sucker is heavy.  Because of that, the only way we could figure out to hang it was from the ceiling joists.  So, that's what we did.  And it was quite a job getting those screwed in and getting that window up there.  We used 2 large screw hooks for the joists, 2 large screw eyes for the window, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and connected the two with galvanized chain.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We couldn't be happier with the results.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpV9hOdtuR6tNJmNpgp8B0vMV5ImX6aDZkhh7KiQ4Y8rNaDzZhZw1uVYEeEKfrl3L6FPVALSlu_0MMhBU-dzcEE2DmB6q6N_haoJWMM3xITi-2IsFu62uN8gsIHsLAive2g_peVMv-tss/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpV9hOdtuR6tNJmNpgp8B0vMV5ImX6aDZkhh7KiQ4Y8rNaDzZhZw1uVYEeEKfrl3L6FPVALSlu_0MMhBU-dzcEE2DmB6q6N_haoJWMM3xITi-2IsFu62uN8gsIHsLAive2g_peVMv-tss/s640/005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to take down the <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/06/cottage-living-inspired-ledge.html">ledge I built </a>and use it in another room.  It had been there almost since we moved in and I was ready for a change in this little entry area.  This was really the most logical place for the window.  A lot of you suggested using it for a room divider, which I would have loved to do, however, our home is made up of lots of smallish rooms (except the dining room), not an open floor plan, so, there wasn't a room that needed to be divided.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4_Ki1U6tkA_NK98DX8aYsnmOCpCm2b_IjtZRrR9Gb7oWjMfG21kse-n1uGaZKLK0BXy4xJVhNbnrext5mOBzHBdzC6mv1aNgCWl-jvu6Z9tAYqcDprvrHEug3K7G7pPdcszRUiH9ycs/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL4_Ki1U6tkA_NK98DX8aYsnmOCpCm2b_IjtZRrR9Gb7oWjMfG21kse-n1uGaZKLK0BXy4xJVhNbnrext5mOBzHBdzC6mv1aNgCWl-jvu6Z9tAYqcDprvrHEug3K7G7pPdcszRUiH9ycs/s640/009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I put together the little shelf in the corner for about 8 bucks using a piece of barn wood and "L" brackets from Lowe's.  I like using "L" brackets for shelves much better than using the brackets that are actually made for shelving.  I like the industrial look of these and they are less expensive.  These are 5 1/2 inches and cost 4 bucks each.  You can find these, as well as other sizes, in the hardware section of Lowe's or any home improvement store.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBILHbWeE2d2lCuDERZu9kCM8SGIfXUcImSGdpLyDL1FchWDit5y0f7g_1YvuBv1rgPiz4_xh8my27AeB64QTPqC8XlAtJdHzZuuEEc_pmv9evTm02uXLokJ2oZA2sHSzR0HJNygXUNY/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYBILHbWeE2d2lCuDERZu9kCM8SGIfXUcImSGdpLyDL1FchWDit5y0f7g_1YvuBv1rgPiz4_xh8my27AeB64QTPqC8XlAtJdHzZuuEEc_pmv9evTm02uXLokJ2oZA2sHSzR0HJNygXUNY/s640/013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I found the pillow fabric <a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=5f63f2e1-e2be-455f-8fa3-b93b85dd58ea">here</a>.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">I really like the combination of the modern fabric pillows with the<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1770604397"> </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1770604397">rustic bench</a><a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/10/rustic-pallet-bench.html">. </a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIr6NxHTUaBBTIPQfGCpVdoydeppcylnhyBg9M3FNNIcQMTWvN0OLHU7E55oosJ3N775x03DUr6ohM3ni3PRH6LBd5pniYw8Cv3SMrRC3v-o9_m7izxkxHIwgolIRKt7aLGRUxUvfLLBM/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIr6NxHTUaBBTIPQfGCpVdoydeppcylnhyBg9M3FNNIcQMTWvN0OLHU7E55oosJ3N775x03DUr6ohM3ni3PRH6LBd5pniYw8Cv3SMrRC3v-o9_m7izxkxHIwgolIRKt7aLGRUxUvfLLBM/s640/019.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Looking at this window makes me happy because it reminds me </div><div style="text-align: center;">of the fun bike rides we take every evening.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIq1Tx4ehPUZknzOuyI8rbomCmrKH34UGquV6n2TVISWcT5u0JkzYZWHR6LsESI9CHwEv3WbwztiPxL1N4pxC2G_r7K4NqvKafbHhVeBUyKtk_E-AHzCqdrhVCL3BpH7jaQeG-yd_ur6I/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIq1Tx4ehPUZknzOuyI8rbomCmrKH34UGquV6n2TVISWcT5u0JkzYZWHR6LsESI9CHwEv3WbwztiPxL1N4pxC2G_r7K4NqvKafbHhVeBUyKtk_E-AHzCqdrhVCL3BpH7jaQeG-yd_ur6I/s640/017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I have to figure out what to do with the others window frames or just </div><div style="text-align: center;">put them in our <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2012/06/our-new-shop.html">upcoming shop</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;">We have video and photos of that coming soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

The Window Frame Reveal

I finally figured out what I wanted to do with one of the big window frames we came across and finished it up yesterday. Let me tell ya, t...

10:19 AM

Window Frame Ideas

<div style="text-align: center;">Every evening my hubby, our youngest and I go for a bike ride.  It's one of our favorite things to do just before sunset.  On our ride we always pass a house that had these wonderful HUGE old wood windows leaned up against their back garage, not being used for years.  To me, they were lovely and I couldn't believe they had been so easily discarded.  I finally persuaded hubby to go ask the owners about them.  Turns out, they didn't want them any longer so we happily took them off their hands.  Just goes to show, it certainly pays to ask, right?  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's one of them before I did anything to it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLJkZ0ycj4X0bC7uFqYhBKN3j66ycChdyBb4oIbklispmNt2vOuPzGDS1PViD9dJ5U_KHYRFJVG-BheJko8QcGk_-Rjnyn93Ncv9gDG3e4CkEKxOsJF9WTZs5yAD3x7df_5UMqXxpJbM/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLJkZ0ycj4X0bC7uFqYhBKN3j66ycChdyBb4oIbklispmNt2vOuPzGDS1PViD9dJ5U_KHYRFJVG-BheJko8QcGk_-Rjnyn93Ncv9gDG3e4CkEKxOsJF9WTZs5yAD3x7df_5UMqXxpJbM/s640/005.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">There were 4 windows total, each of them 6 feet tall, two of them 4 feet wide and two of them 2 feet wide.  Several of the panes were broken out of a couple of them, but after looking at the windows more closely, I figure they can be easily replaced.  And hopefully, inexpensively.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm hoping to do something unique with one of the larger windows and </div><div style="text-align: center;">so I spent the weekend prepping it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I happen to be in love with black window frames.  I'm usually not one to incorporate lots of the color black into my decor but there is something about black window frames that I find stunning.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are a couple of inspiration pics I found while hunting for some inspiration.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyGYBgx4oPAiP76weGKimwxLlZ_ojEk6d-8xTGWLd6QDz8TE9QaT237zxtDgXnMHQ438jR8Pj7fJHd9YoTlVdHtgD06McakZ-nsjgGH6_qB6_wj5bLt_KHVYvdZ-0SI3McwwulxYYTxo/s1600/6a0120a5c8b3d2970b0133f21f5152970b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvyGYBgx4oPAiP76weGKimwxLlZ_ojEk6d-8xTGWLd6QDz8TE9QaT237zxtDgXnMHQ438jR8Pj7fJHd9YoTlVdHtgD06McakZ-nsjgGH6_qB6_wj5bLt_KHVYvdZ-0SI3McwwulxYYTxo/s400/6a0120a5c8b3d2970b0133f21f5152970b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thatsortofthing.typepad.com/thatsortofthing/house-beautiful/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I especially like them in mostly white rooms.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-oYfjQISP9_2crIni3ZC42s1LBQQwD-T4bvhMrdwGnVTC0TR3JpS5BM5dDN8iwG7ZJ-tJKpruqmmft7p9JqdiTfJ_AKyXlguQZkZJsbO2XrkFzgHbuE4fNzDjIw_sO22RgkdrU1ra9s/s1600/75998312431362261_cdnkb8ee_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-oYfjQISP9_2crIni3ZC42s1LBQQwD-T4bvhMrdwGnVTC0TR3JpS5BM5dDN8iwG7ZJ-tJKpruqmmft7p9JqdiTfJ_AKyXlguQZkZJsbO2XrkFzgHbuE4fNzDjIw_sO22RgkdrU1ra9s/s400/75998312431362261_cdnkb8ee_c.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theloudandclear.com/2012/02/20/interior-inspiration-black-window-frames/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And I really love them with warm wood accents.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ed-zNcvlRXWIUd81LdrV46bvYSHxtM6a3_QTWOOfbKtwT18S2MAmJaKQgWwmCUSzZKAvVqNL7zt8pbomWe5e0FXhHhvBg-DIhpf6ZLQ3bJafycURdBgTXJyveDMwm1z4nrBukiDmaBk/s1600/277534395756287386_dH67T6t6_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ed-zNcvlRXWIUd81LdrV46bvYSHxtM6a3_QTWOOfbKtwT18S2MAmJaKQgWwmCUSzZKAvVqNL7zt8pbomWe5e0FXhHhvBg-DIhpf6ZLQ3bJafycURdBgTXJyveDMwm1z4nrBukiDmaBk/s400/277534395756287386_dH67T6t6_c.jpg" width="368" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thesvilla.com/stylevilla/?attachment_id=11216">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">They really make quite an architectural statement.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3fpQleL4fXG6YK4ktzmySi0Ldp6TAqJty1uRJndVffXZZmrhrIg8RwBnsHfm4kHIfBCXunMyJzpocfuhDXR2AgstIE9q_Z9h5Y8ReHmo94L31B3X057OssWLHe-rWC-qSuEO5KewKw8/s1600/127648970657783577_w2xhwhe3_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3fpQleL4fXG6YK4ktzmySi0Ldp6TAqJty1uRJndVffXZZmrhrIg8RwBnsHfm4kHIfBCXunMyJzpocfuhDXR2AgstIE9q_Z9h5Y8ReHmo94L31B3X057OssWLHe-rWC-qSuEO5KewKw8/s400/127648970657783577_w2xhwhe3_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.saffroniabaldwin.com/blog/page/3/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iUHneoBPI5ctYo0ib4ZLYkHki-7MC__4Gl9l1KrSISfwwNmMQKGyo9YcaDImGG32kAQKpIR0TYwxStXVIOE2K4z0LlStRL4pm1LMQyrkQwv638aN4Pix9Bxd7pyn9imxyP5hNe6U8EA/s1600/item3-rendition-slideshowwidevertical-alfredo-paredes-brad-goldfarb-new-york-apartment-04-living-area.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iUHneoBPI5ctYo0ib4ZLYkHki-7MC__4Gl9l1KrSISfwwNmMQKGyo9YcaDImGG32kAQKpIR0TYwxStXVIOE2K4z0LlStRL4pm1LMQyrkQwv638aN4Pix9Bxd7pyn9imxyP5hNe6U8EA/s400/item3-rendition-slideshowwidevertical-alfredo-paredes-brad-goldfarb-new-york-apartment-04-living-area.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designchalk.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/black-win-dows/item3-rendition-slideshowwidevertical-alfredo-paredes-brad-goldfarb-new-york-apartment-04-living-area/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQ3LtKb5UTux73N6sWRlxlsCFwXodcgaO2NvaychlgjM3i6UJEz8l1YuTS6PBvsX1KcBu9s2y0yra2r8qTeKLvXEezmbXpr3fZFUlgUOgwkW_BCRpi2RF3oRQ0ceIDg2WUZKlsNONSVA/s1600/139470919679608062_lsn5xupn_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEQ3LtKb5UTux73N6sWRlxlsCFwXodcgaO2NvaychlgjM3i6UJEz8l1YuTS6PBvsX1KcBu9s2y0yra2r8qTeKLvXEezmbXpr3fZFUlgUOgwkW_BCRpi2RF3oRQ0ceIDg2WUZKlsNONSVA/s400/139470919679608062_lsn5xupn_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designchalk.wordpress.com/tag/black-window-frames/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course, our house looks nothing like any of these and we aren't changing our windows if that's what you're thinking.  I don't think we're up for that kind of project.  ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But I love looking for inspiration this way.  Most of the ideas I came across for using window frames were a chalkboard, frame for photos, room dividers, mirrors, etc.  I'm still not 100% sure what I'm doing with this big ol' thing but I love it so much I just have to use it, right?  And it is a "souvenir" of sorts to remind me of the relaxing bike rides we take each evening after dinner that have become so special to me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I gave it a good cleaning and then scraped all the old paint off and painted it a color called Charcoal Sketch from Better Homes and Gardens.  Here's how it looks now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjDR3MrAjKtBedTGW_H3Dg_MNtZ0-L5cWbfEdYPtmGICJlgCf3pfdajl6n7Ov4Z8qkO_doH8fNDnOKDpioQLms45gjYB8S9CdTdqvV0ZTKStOICHrDjV_COogoe3tSxfz2Jb35D1iRMs/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcjDR3MrAjKtBedTGW_H3Dg_MNtZ0-L5cWbfEdYPtmGICJlgCf3pfdajl6n7Ov4Z8qkO_doH8fNDnOKDpioQLms45gjYB8S9CdTdqvV0ZTKStOICHrDjV_COogoe3tSxfz2Jb35D1iRMs/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, it is huge.  But that's what I love about it.  I've never been all that into old window frames but this one is a treasure because of the size.  And that's why I really want to do something special with it.  I just have to figure out what that is!  :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Window Frame Ideas

Every evening my hubby, our youngest and I go for a bike ride. It's one of our favorite things to do just before sunset. On our ride w...

3:00 AM

Happy Father's Day

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Father's Day to the love of my life and the best dad in the world to our kiddos.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">You are our strength....we love you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrB7X5mcNcPaWNdrNW7oXP2vcswSu543PLKImoOv1F7GTfEbMVfi2T3TGYmVm92cfA08HEwSKD7xojxjfvyj4_JcaddcCtpVORD4G5JwKECwym5gDoX1U8UOM4Y7lBuvrDEDrINfRy5Y/s1600/P1000247.JPG.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrB7X5mcNcPaWNdrNW7oXP2vcswSu543PLKImoOv1F7GTfEbMVfi2T3TGYmVm92cfA08HEwSKD7xojxjfvyj4_JcaddcCtpVORD4G5JwKECwym5gDoX1U8UOM4Y7lBuvrDEDrINfRy5Y/s640/P1000247.JPG.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Wishing my dad was here to celebrate this day, too....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBq73yluelIsY3DpIB9tCRlFcQ396kMJlDu9pNEZcM1b-WPzcAkQGgiGpwIyiXrmqgViMHRghJiCYZeUEixjTcjrQOPUlgnJtIjkXCQgcb1dvvOOAa0dIKC_SY0WCKviXWTRCt21qlz8/s1600/P1000709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdBq73yluelIsY3DpIB9tCRlFcQ396kMJlDu9pNEZcM1b-WPzcAkQGgiGpwIyiXrmqgViMHRghJiCYZeUEixjTcjrQOPUlgnJtIjkXCQgcb1dvvOOAa0dIKC_SY0WCKviXWTRCt21qlz8/s640/P1000709.jpg" width="550" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Fathers Day to all you great dads out there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the love of my life and the best dad in the world to our kiddos. You are our strength....we love you! Wishing my...

10:23 PM

PAINTED KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />I LOVE PAINTED KITCHENS</div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjH5wv2NZzmREiGSugHBcVQhtSXf_tI1odsjDk4MKTokKcPfV879BY8XbBNHDfPOQqFGpx62j4qlL3UtZ8D_CDh0JnEv9Rr0OIR_v9i_ukXUBK0YkI2BZ8Mx2xDPYuTUn_hT-3wm0ytsp/s1600/01greigedesign+bs+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjH5wv2NZzmREiGSugHBcVQhtSXf_tI1odsjDk4MKTokKcPfV879BY8XbBNHDfPOQqFGpx62j4qlL3UtZ8D_CDh0JnEv9Rr0OIR_v9i_ukXUBK0YkI2BZ8Mx2xDPYuTUn_hT-3wm0ytsp/s640/01greigedesign+bs+com.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greigedesign.blogspot.com/">Greige Design</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />They don't have to be white, necessarily,<br><br />although the white ones make me happy</div><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but there are other options, too...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />like lovely dove gray</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />I wouldn't complain about this color - not even a little bit</div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/painted-kitchens.html#more">Read more »</a>

PAINTED KITCHENS

I LOVE PAINTED KITCHENS Greige Design They don't have to be white, necessarily, although the white ones make me happy but there are othe...

1:10 AM

CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE

<div align="center"><br /><pre style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MEOWWW</span> </pre><br /><pre><br /></pre><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgRNtAgqj2hiaBMMDnYtNZ_thnCcBUhYubRvyHJAOhwoIeCjC6gbVZwZLP0PYUeCHwIEPoaa47swYgCt0j9pwVyF4-UrrO3YvwzUEjJiq7Px8AUtV2EKdPtY8x8RazMUq0O3UKx97Yc7I/s1600/photograph-pets-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYgRNtAgqj2hiaBMMDnYtNZ_thnCcBUhYubRvyHJAOhwoIeCjC6gbVZwZLP0PYUeCHwIEPoaa47swYgCt0j9pwVyF4-UrrO3YvwzUEjJiq7Px8AUtV2EKdPtY8x8RazMUq0O3UKx97Yc7I/s640/photograph-pets-1.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><pre><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>I've always loved the color palette of a Siamese Cat.  Creamy beiges,</em></span></pre><br /><pre><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>deep browns, dark charcoal, and those calm blue eyes.</em></span></pre><br /><pre><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>There is a reason they are so beautiful.  Nature knows the perfect</em></span></pre><br /><pre><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>color palette!</em></span></pre><br /><pre> </pre><br /><pre></pre></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/selecting-color-palette.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHOOSING A COLOR PALETTE

MEOWWW I've always loved the color palette of a Siamese Cat. Creamy beiges, deep browns, dark charcoal, and those calm blue eyes. The...

3:30 AM

THE PERFECT NEUTRALS

<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />COLOR FOR THE BAMBINO</div><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vwJnedMO9ZOXKAWc86FFJidto6yfFtdeH7VWTtYlbYFssBB1LOieA_GLa8KUSYS2FSpjCT6z0YYTYmeC5d2x38SD2jR7pCvsymKmQFE5vB4gix2bjAhhygW1KRIoiFKgnZi_Ha7kYj4B/s1600/BOYS+ROOM+++NESTEGG.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-vwJnedMO9ZOXKAWc86FFJidto6yfFtdeH7VWTtYlbYFssBB1LOieA_GLa8KUSYS2FSpjCT6z0YYTYmeC5d2x38SD2jR7pCvsymKmQFE5vB4gix2bjAhhygW1KRIoiFKgnZi_Ha7kYj4B/s640/BOYS+ROOM+++NESTEGG.bmp" width="468"></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><br><br /><i>Sometimes the best way to choose color for a child or a baby's room is to start with the bedding.</i><br><br /><i>You can't always guarantee that you will find fabric to match your paint color - but you can almost plan on finding paint to match your fabric.  Most home improvement stores carry color matching tech.  Just remember you never want to choose an exact color from a fabric for your walls - it will be too strong - always select a grayed or dirtied down version of your color.  It will be more livable and more sophisticated in the long run.</i><br><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/perfect-neutrals-color-questions.html#more">Read more »</a>

THE PERFECT NEUTRALS

COLOR FOR THE BAMBINO Sometimes the best way to choose color for a child or a baby's room is to start with the bedding. You can't al...

12:37 AM

Garage Sale Table Redo

<div style="text-align: center;">While out and about a couple of weeks ago doing our garage sale thing, we found this sofa table-coffee table-not sure what kind of table, for only 5 bucks.  Well, we sure couldn't pass that up and turns out it was perfect timing.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been gathering pieces here and there to start redoing our oldest son's room.  My first born is 19 soon to be 20, going to college and working and I thought it was about time to give him a more adult room.  His room is the last on our bedroom design agenda, so, I'm pretty excited about getting started on it.  It has looked the exact same for the last 6 years and I know he is ready for a change.  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of the things I needed to find for him was a bedside table and so I thought, why not turn this table into one.  The top of the table is just awful.  Paint, oil, gunk, and a thick lacquer type top coat.  Here's a couple of shots of the table when we brought it home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKdWArI9X8yYbY8G2Izxucmjk2GNpeLPLDcBnh1EW8GjJ-kQf-ABeTLd5c1NXF5s6jHrQuhA2vvLEPOL8pLJ3lvTKzOh0Ifn5Qjd3cBkLLfU7kWk7IlcXPmFi9BKtADExT_WOCiC8t5gU/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKdWArI9X8yYbY8G2Izxucmjk2GNpeLPLDcBnh1EW8GjJ-kQf-ABeTLd5c1NXF5s6jHrQuhA2vvLEPOL8pLJ3lvTKzOh0Ifn5Qjd3cBkLLfU7kWk7IlcXPmFi9BKtADExT_WOCiC8t5gU/s640/003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's very retro and cool.  And here is a close up of the nasty top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSQdrzMTOWujhIKKXQz0WLlQdLJXPp3AX7E9m8s7QtRViokYBGG-WHJUlXZxkej0QqIH0_Dgd7AirkCt83-2kLmz5ve0KnZvetLTe4tOZe7spL8qjiE4vGMbqxKz1N7ixbl3d99Lktu0/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSQdrzMTOWujhIKKXQz0WLlQdLJXPp3AX7E9m8s7QtRViokYBGG-WHJUlXZxkej0QqIH0_Dgd7AirkCt83-2kLmz5ve0KnZvetLTe4tOZe7spL8qjiE4vGMbqxKz1N7ixbl3d99Lktu0/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>When I first saw it, I said to myself, "self, you are going to have to sand that thing for 97 hours to remove all that gunk on top of it."  But then, I looked underneath........<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXaKBgjaagPz3M1DCQS_hZFtoiEvEhzdi8CH_Iqucx-za8bZVRpWEmmN1IvuxcgjGyqy8hoAY6PF4dxe0abo_-hw31g8jERfzgYGuEv3lgJDxVtP_scC3mvT5cxaT800nBY9F6p3EVQJ0/s1600/004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXaKBgjaagPz3M1DCQS_hZFtoiEvEhzdi8CH_Iqucx-za8bZVRpWEmmN1IvuxcgjGyqy8hoAY6PF4dxe0abo_-hw31g8jERfzgYGuEv3lgJDxVtP_scC3mvT5cxaT800nBY9F6p3EVQJ0/s640/004.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Underneath the wood was absolutely beautiful and in its raw natural state.  Why someone would want to cover this up with all that other stuff is beyond me.  What I decided to do was remove the legs and flip the top.  Perfect!!  And no sanding!  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The legs were dirty and rusty but with a little work and some sandpaper,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAM-8qL5rYhk_jAd9IP-aALvZfSujEcd6y7W1ZAJL46yeQhUiBfp8WH6cmMFGJkWMQi4c78KOwep0XACBp83wTVhSNtUYF1_1Da2voZkDDuPe8rWFz8geEGrB3N1v2l2WGZZn9ggAi9o/s1600/009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAM-8qL5rYhk_jAd9IP-aALvZfSujEcd6y7W1ZAJL46yeQhUiBfp8WH6cmMFGJkWMQi4c78KOwep0XACBp83wTVhSNtUYF1_1Da2voZkDDuPe8rWFz8geEGrB3N1v2l2WGZZn9ggAi9o/s640/009.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I brought them back to their original retro condition.  Next, I cut a 20 inch long piece from the center of the original tabletop to be the top of the new bedside table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvyiRhQ4x1xj30qiYoUf1L_1q0INgjXQvMBCyhBKL3iwYJ_-WZ7F_Zxcp9GwKVXuCjZ_JyW3b6bPPyZAZ_bJPpUaHd2Mp2R4s_xyFcoO1c2Bnm7ji92q0thEkcYk3mxZwXuG6wU4dWZ4/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqvyiRhQ4x1xj30qiYoUf1L_1q0INgjXQvMBCyhBKL3iwYJ_-WZ7F_Zxcp9GwKVXuCjZ_JyW3b6bPPyZAZ_bJPpUaHd2Mp2R4s_xyFcoO1c2Bnm7ji92q0thEkcYk3mxZwXuG6wU4dWZ4/s640/013.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After reattaching the legs to the opposite side of the newly cut piece, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got to work on the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXd_eHvCmRGUgvjtRaAybNI27aKWswWxLvbErmw5VgXLovHsAGZcjohp8R_cSMJcmxhq1HDyj91Os0n6Fx_25Rio9oWIx49whLMQ8FZu7-2WGzyskCsk5bJSR10HoqkUvBKOn43pZKO8/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXd_eHvCmRGUgvjtRaAybNI27aKWswWxLvbErmw5VgXLovHsAGZcjohp8R_cSMJcmxhq1HDyj91Os0n6Fx_25Rio9oWIx49whLMQ8FZu7-2WGzyskCsk5bJSR10HoqkUvBKOn43pZKO8/s640/014.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqZ_CwPXRgsjc5FLkv3yKt-2mJcUpCWzJLRrcYYnv0GRQ4LZ6TDFFpNYi9iCljr6fZkuWKiwRSmgk_bCvF0oW_S7ynouaP4PDo08oTZLxByTswC0h-8GwlMuR7G2TUvsFm-ZT36q5LEg/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRqZ_CwPXRgsjc5FLkv3yKt-2mJcUpCWzJLRrcYYnv0GRQ4LZ6TDFFpNYi9iCljr6fZkuWKiwRSmgk_bCvF0oW_S7ynouaP4PDo08oTZLxByTswC0h-8GwlMuR7G2TUvsFm-ZT36q5LEg/s640/012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What I really liked about this table was that it was solid wood.  To be more specific, it was walnut with narrow oak pieces joining them where I've shown with arrows.  I loved that, so, what I wanted to do was highlight the two tone effect of the wood.  First, I sanded the top just to smooth it out.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As luck would have it, the strips of oak were the exact same width as my masking tape, so next, I taped off the strips the arrows are pointing to so I could apply raw dark tung oil to the wider walnut pieces in between.  The oak pieces I wanted to leave as is.  The purpose of doing this was to make the walnut stand out a little more to emphasize the two different types of wood.  I got so excited at this point, I forgot to take photos of those last couple of steps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I applied the raw dark tung oil very carefully with a rag and then removed the tape immediately. I've done this with paint many times but never with oil, so, I wasn't sure if it would bleed or seep through the tape or not.  It didn't and I was thrilled with the look!  After I let that dry, I coated the entire top with finishing paste wax in natural.  And <span style="font-size: large;">ta-da!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIkI8uI_2zF57ICoPSx6hoaOtkv1pbL69eoMtB57oJ1LgNNv8aCTztK9DuARrZ56PWNtE2JBis_wJnLaRoZiguw_LCZMWhkn4M_4ISQQPEYUA2IPfxnNtKgRyHKW3iDz_3qf_mo0wXe0/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVIkI8uI_2zF57ICoPSx6hoaOtkv1pbL69eoMtB57oJ1LgNNv8aCTztK9DuARrZ56PWNtE2JBis_wJnLaRoZiguw_LCZMWhkn4M_4ISQQPEYUA2IPfxnNtKgRyHKW3iDz_3qf_mo0wXe0/s640/028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The table got it's own little photo shoot outside.  Next time, I will remember to wipe the crumbs from the cookie I was eating while taking photos, off the table.  I'm not ready to put this into my son's room yet cause I haven't started painting.  But I did want to go ahead and share it with you.  You'll see it again when I blog about the room redo.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VUEexxIa7-FGwRQstCr2p04D6IwjAfVk_MNTPyIuSIwmIfcQmqTFBGgnodefiroanxz2c3oLcFZ14wVmVfSoUFs9qSAUZYJmAY9WldoJDkJWtgmpeknyPurY1pcKMtcPGr02qfiC__U/s1600/030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4VUEexxIa7-FGwRQstCr2p04D6IwjAfVk_MNTPyIuSIwmIfcQmqTFBGgnodefiroanxz2c3oLcFZ14wVmVfSoUFs9qSAUZYJmAY9WldoJDkJWtgmpeknyPurY1pcKMtcPGr02qfiC__U/s640/030.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't it cool and retro and perfect?!  Here is a closeup of the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFRnIHKcf5O3arKWQ5feCb3DA5Qv-WksUg_pZKUEaScgoDTbjCtP9FNKUKw_qoFGO_bjhGFyjgWn0fF22jcmCiThzRuk3Plk7Q8c_z8fI2pmjGbTzOD94HE76kLlO1P9mAWWwqDUwqAY/s1600/034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFRnIHKcf5O3arKWQ5feCb3DA5Qv-WksUg_pZKUEaScgoDTbjCtP9FNKUKw_qoFGO_bjhGFyjgWn0fF22jcmCiThzRuk3Plk7Q8c_z8fI2pmjGbTzOD94HE76kLlO1P9mAWWwqDUwqAY/s640/034.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cKUL6oqn1ZeOQ1gs7MyA3rox1ICP-b87wVxph7BxQFE_OXHYsTvdR2FoM6kBkfCZg_Y8_0Gn0BfjLAQyGc_ImyS-6IYRiL2KktXxmBE5UaBnEJsQte_eEOC5upAqDtpyR8uTsZOfsGU/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1cKUL6oqn1ZeOQ1gs7MyA3rox1ICP-b87wVxph7BxQFE_OXHYsTvdR2FoM6kBkfCZg_Y8_0Gn0BfjLAQyGc_ImyS-6IYRiL2KktXxmBE5UaBnEJsQte_eEOC5upAqDtpyR8uTsZOfsGU/s640/032.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely love the two tone effect!  Here is one more before and after....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamzOCO0gG2Tf0dIM3dXmybbatQKKY6DdbiblH01ZHsRqFtrj5txjSMg_fiU8RPD9FmodjjmBOJUk0a-rSIDGEPUlBW2zpBFGCuf8kDT5IZ4Yux3JUxC8bl1YHjfRXlfP6FR3njRJccx8/s1600/001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiamzOCO0gG2Tf0dIM3dXmybbatQKKY6DdbiblH01ZHsRqFtrj5txjSMg_fiU8RPD9FmodjjmBOJUk0a-rSIDGEPUlBW2zpBFGCuf8kDT5IZ4Yux3JUxC8bl1YHjfRXlfP6FR3njRJccx8/s640/001.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4JqxPpoppyGl3YNnjx1Bt7dZXkVAB_hqimBxx5g-ka3nZRyROTTRnmyx-NoSXLVrf8cIssor3LOKbwCYmjNprYnAq8n8obO4_VpVBwB2ASChixt8QAZIC9pcD30mD5OgqX1v9FoMCd4/s1600/028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio4JqxPpoppyGl3YNnjx1Bt7dZXkVAB_hqimBxx5g-ka3nZRyROTTRnmyx-NoSXLVrf8cIssor3LOKbwCYmjNprYnAq8n8obO4_VpVBwB2ASChixt8QAZIC9pcD30mD5OgqX1v9FoMCd4/s640/028.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was So. Much. Fun!!  And this totally has me inspired to get busy on the rest of his room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Garage Sale Table Redo

While out and about a couple of weeks ago doing our garage sale thing, we found this sofa table-coffee table-not sure what kind of table, fo...

5:20 PM

A SIMPLE PALETTE

<br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">CHOOSING COLORS FOR YOUR HOME</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh25_HEWWBGHN-WCJaF12IS-MxuTtbwnIOOXh_d5bQO0AssNrrl4apI6yFJguQgsjOpKRzSH3YEJQvwDf5g-xcCGjTikJYYe3YlulssEpUVbkwZj17NQXgdTjVjjXl5xwD_9Z2wZiI1DqN/s1600/243898136039845302_lJ0cXlpJ_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh25_HEWWBGHN-WCJaF12IS-MxuTtbwnIOOXh_d5bQO0AssNrrl4apI6yFJguQgsjOpKRzSH3YEJQvwDf5g-xcCGjTikJYYe3YlulssEpUVbkwZj17NQXgdTjVjjXl5xwD_9Z2wZiI1DqN/s640/243898136039845302_lJ0cXlpJ_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />It isn't rocket science to choose colors for your walls, but it can sure feel like it.  It is a lot easier if you keep it simple.   If you choose a simple palette and carry it throughout your entire house, your home will feel pulled together and the design will flow from room to room instead of feeling 'chopped up'.  </div><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/simple-palette.html#more">Read more »</a>

A SIMPLE PALETTE

CHOOSING COLORS FOR YOUR HOME It isn't rocket science to choose colors for your walls, but it can sure feel like it. It is a lot easier...

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STALKING COLOR

<div class="SandboxScopeClass ExternalClass"><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />PERFECT GREENS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnoSoG0SaqvvKkNyKSf2gqVY0vgpBUZL1kvlzeQyRp7VXxy44icGsImxatHtYrt0bVjTZ2pEpXzHDS2VEjIG3PbvQggSwGTInMMEEKyaiVc_VQ595O07rqQumSYLcLjuh3XBJf_rJ0Mbk/s1600/346269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYnoSoG0SaqvvKkNyKSf2gqVY0vgpBUZL1kvlzeQyRp7VXxy44icGsImxatHtYrt0bVjTZ2pEpXzHDS2VEjIG3PbvQggSwGTInMMEEKyaiVc_VQ595O07rqQumSYLcLjuh3XBJf_rJ0Mbk/s640/346269.jpg" width="640"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.panoramio.com/photo/346269">Tuscany</a>   someday...<br><br /><span style="font-size: small;">courtesy of Mother Nature</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><i>I love green.  Mostly I like to look out at it - in nature - but it's nice in the home too.  Certain shades are calming, but it can be vibrant, or fresh, or muted, or deep.  The current trend is to mix them together in a room.  Muted greens with citrus.  Sage with deep forest.  Olive with emerald.  </i><br><br /><i>Mother nature does, and we all know she is the consummate decorator.</i><br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2012/06/stalking-color.html#more">Read more »</a>

STALKING COLOR

PERFECT GREENS Tuscany someday... courtesy of Mother Nature I love green. Mostly I like to look out at it - in nature - but it's nic...

12:42 AM

Vintage Ammo Boxes

<div style="text-align: center;">Hey there all!  I wanted to share with you some photos of a vintage ammo box that hubby found the other day in a storage building he won in a silent auction.   I really liked the stencil on the box, as well as, the wood and the rope handles.  It had a somewhat beachy look to it so I put it in our living room on our <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/06/living-room-ideas-and-new-desk.html">white desk turned console table</a> that I built.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzqQNlfaqnXxCbEYwm86uREtwsuYQzaPqqRm__caXshGQ1qYzjvxaV4xeOq5RfsoeGphc-kuP7-ZJV2XXvtIJNWajjAM4DsB4e8dOrU_5ECcth0l58kWP_mN_gTtd7CWpCQhP_1pm_LQ/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzqQNlfaqnXxCbEYwm86uREtwsuYQzaPqqRm__caXshGQ1qYzjvxaV4xeOq5RfsoeGphc-kuP7-ZJV2XXvtIJNWajjAM4DsB4e8dOrU_5ECcth0l58kWP_mN_gTtd7CWpCQhP_1pm_LQ/s640/008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The inside said something about cannons so I'm assuming it contained cannon balls at one time.  I really like the shape of the box and it doubles for storage, too.  </div><div style="text-align: center;">It would be perfect for TV remotes, if we had a TV in there.  :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plus, I'm loving the wood accents with the white colors I have in the room.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBURVnFuMUxON2z2bPFJcX0VozgjuNAJ3XYvw_tkDUA1i3GD2P5RTHBnmwHirKCn1Tbx8AbSsHDrZWw-LzVjjXS_PZrVW0HGNixY4TKE2D9A8HeKwwdRwOmyHl_KHhVr8wlzThvNowpI/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBURVnFuMUxON2z2bPFJcX0VozgjuNAJ3XYvw_tkDUA1i3GD2P5RTHBnmwHirKCn1Tbx8AbSsHDrZWw-LzVjjXS_PZrVW0HGNixY4TKE2D9A8HeKwwdRwOmyHl_KHhVr8wlzThvNowpI/s640/005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Aren't the rope handles pretty cool? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBtlVmig9VGfBFGsu_KEFkkVelUiRJUp2Eh9H9Q_uikUNlnh6Vhfh0tLI8hTQ1a-oglk9W69DkHSCJF_OJp_cEbw85YjE92NgU-wt2s37JjbnAa1SN_SBcPWqkk2gpYQEsgXEnOerXJU/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBtlVmig9VGfBFGsu_KEFkkVelUiRJUp2Eh9H9Q_uikUNlnh6Vhfh0tLI8hTQ1a-oglk9W69DkHSCJF_OJp_cEbw85YjE92NgU-wt2s37JjbnAa1SN_SBcPWqkk2gpYQEsgXEnOerXJU/s640/010.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is another similar box we have that belonged to my dad.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmHsEd2Pv_2dtmdJ30MdYNN1EU3y5biCbjm3wNLzLv0J1tcoClfWMRbHqnP5JdjLeFtv-SDyY8lkc1fLi4Oek-tQSBsiXGbvCTS5AA9zbjsNlhDYaYG23lXdJkRy3DppR1EE-hx_gaYo/s1600/003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmHsEd2Pv_2dtmdJ30MdYNN1EU3y5biCbjm3wNLzLv0J1tcoClfWMRbHqnP5JdjLeFtv-SDyY8lkc1fLi4Oek-tQSBsiXGbvCTS5AA9zbjsNlhDYaYG23lXdJkRy3DppR1EE-hx_gaYo/s640/003.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the pale blue color, the chipped paint and the dovetail corners.  I also think it's pretty cool that it has my birth month and day on it, May 20.  I was not born in 1940 though. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t8_P1fpx0QzBFQzEXkmS2C6X_76u7nlOa_HX_CAg8S_v43toPheCk7mpoAPGLzzrVLU6zf4xc55U4jVMe1sffs-3Fz2m3eGgdPsVQp5iop-Xs8GZNX4aCyZacC2Dy3sZ_eML4_xtKWE/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2t8_P1fpx0QzBFQzEXkmS2C6X_76u7nlOa_HX_CAg8S_v43toPheCk7mpoAPGLzzrVLU6zf4xc55U4jVMe1sffs-3Fz2m3eGgdPsVQp5iop-Xs8GZNX4aCyZacC2Dy3sZ_eML4_xtKWE/s640/002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also like the metal hardware.  My hubby uses this box to store his smaller found treasures </div><div style="text-align: center;">which I think is perfect for such a special box.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have any of you come across these kinds of boxes?  What do you use them for?</div>

Vintage Ammo Boxes

Hey there all! I wanted to share with you some photos of a vintage ammo box that hubby found the other day in a storage building he won in ...

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