REBIRTH

<em></em><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXcktaE6YsDWiNxNcTabRPBSmb9CJM0EypfagqFdJCVk1XWwlwnkFf_n7VINZIuj7R4B0RksNdF4YlN53Yl0Ch371AGE5V1mK6E69aZNFSYV9CxC56PlTXAq4v75O1ILwRpL59rbFrWdA/s1600/19_CUA~1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXcktaE6YsDWiNxNcTabRPBSmb9CJM0EypfagqFdJCVk1XWwlwnkFf_n7VINZIuj7R4B0RksNdF4YlN53Yl0Ch371AGE5V1mK6E69aZNFSYV9CxC56PlTXAq4v75O1ILwRpL59rbFrWdA/s640/19_CUA~1.JPG" width="640"></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Keep Calm and Carry On .... turned out to be good advice.  Our first day in London I injured my knee.  The question became: stay there injured or go home...?  We applied ice packs, Advil, and anti-inflammatory medication - and prayer - and decided to stay.  We rented a wheelchair and changed a few plans.  My DH was amazing - pushing me all around London, which is not that wheelchair friendly and was definitely an adventure.  It could have been a disaster - but the group we were with was amazing, DH was amazing, and how can London NOT be amazing?  Even in the snow.  In a wheelchair.  </span><br><br /><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"></span><br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/rebirth.html#more">Read more »</a>

REBIRTH

Keep Calm and Carry On .... turned out to be good advice.  Our first day in London I injured my knee.  The question became: stay there injur...

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Simple Stuffed Peaches

If you're anything like me, you start craving juicy summer fruit way before summer arrives and before perfectly ripe fruit hits the farmers market or grocery store.  When those cravings hit, I love to make these stuffed peaches because cooking less than ripe fruit in the oven brings out the flavor.  These are so simple and inexpensive to make with so few ingredients but taste like pure heaven.  <br /><br /><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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-9lH1PDzDdGplJzG3U5Tr4SW5Zy3ObtlNHqW-a3-vyjULhRJJEiHTpIMmbUZxF1XT6bRouJ9uJFNTl9jBm1eL0OaCiIE6JYKcdNyBwyjP5khdZYWjUtIz5JNyAat4pilzXClVx4D5ZpG/s1600/006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-9lH1PDzDdGplJzG3U5Tr4SW5Zy3ObtlNHqW-a3-vyjULhRJJEiHTpIMmbUZxF1XT6bRouJ9uJFNTl9jBm1eL0OaCiIE6JYKcdNyBwyjP5khdZYWjUtIz5JNyAat4pilzXClVx4D5ZpG/s1600/006.JPG" /></a></div><br />Let's get started, shall we?  First, butter the bottom of a baking dish and preheat oven to 375 degrees.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifiEsDJrwSW1NjVDAhXTwV6v2FGkgDhbh6rKbTjEg8fwKZUdJmVy1nfaJaKM6U0A6vBf86RWw-gFHG_VuUeJ8WnOoQjkhqIqfHnJB6gzhzx9HVVTGwK3IW4MihZCZonpr1nz4z3NKz_M5/s1600/008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifiEsDJrwSW1NjVDAhXTwV6v2FGkgDhbh6rKbTjEg8fwKZUdJmVy1nfaJaKM6U0A6vBf86RWw-gFHG_VuUeJ8WnOoQjkhqIqfHnJB6gzhzx9HVVTGwK3IW4MihZCZonpr1nz4z3NKz_M5/s640/008.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Take 3 peaches (more if you like), cut them in half and remove the pit.  I used white flesh peaches here because they are my favorite.  Then scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the cookies.  We use Biscoff cookies in this because I think the taste is amazing paired with the peaches.  Take 7 or 8 cookies, put them in a ziploc bag and smash them up.  You could also use a food processor but I think it's easier, with less to clean, to mash them in a bag.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEineS_PoaC5dZGamGQpuD8oL4nW_F3dRPyFfIXy8yHLugZnZS1BAprlJxQ5MblrKoFK0dhrbDWP-ZujuCXmwcmZgfD0XI6_uAkGbdME3VPuCUyxPu7OEhbPNsU3b_tBkSs5WqyZqU0f_lWb/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/AVvXsEineS_PoaC5dZGamGQpuD8oL4nW_F3dRPyFfIXy8yHLugZnZS1BAprlJxQ5MblrKoFK0dhrbDWP-ZujuCXmwcmZgfD0XI6_uAkGbdME3VPuCUyxPu7OEhbPNsU3b_tBkSs5WqyZqU0f_lWb/s640/009.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Spoon the cookie crumbs into the peaches.  It's okay if some spills over. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuStgPCS8lHbvUSrs1EXyZbibUVnRP2lhGW_-qKQBr0AjRujzSnJP5dbgr94M8ymZofG8jj8rvQxKvQW4xha5mLW8n8DEe0oQOVdjz8gzzcepvhv5NnLud9HpL4q34dwchKZ3-ol2ZEhMY/s1600/010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuStgPCS8lHbvUSrs1EXyZbibUVnRP2lhGW_-qKQBr0AjRujzSnJP5dbgr94M8ymZofG8jj8rvQxKvQW4xha5mLW8n8DEe0oQOVdjz8gzzcepvhv5NnLud9HpL4q34dwchKZ3-ol2ZEhMY/s640/010.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sprinkle about a teaspoon of brown sugar over the top of the crumbs.  This caramelizes the top a bit.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6FpBMhHDqRsIuUQBHYVhNHx90RtWRjZJceVXHl-hEYU8FXABytz2Chui66Re-GySf1tMDeqtaY8J7jgQgBHFk-ebZCMRXyvoUIEYT6UHrv6L-JfSF7qbw0O_32t7o8U7I2e85qiApBZfK/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/AVvXsEh6FpBMhHDqRsIuUQBHYVhNHx90RtWRjZJceVXHl-hEYU8FXABytz2Chui66Re-GySf1tMDeqtaY8J7jgQgBHFk-ebZCMRXyvoUIEYT6UHrv6L-JfSF7qbw0O_32t7o8U7I2e85qiApBZfK/s640/015.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Then dot the tops with bits of unsalted butter.  Pop them in the oven and bake for about 15 or 20 minutes depending on the size of your peach.   While you're waiting, whip up some fresh vanilla cream. (1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 2 TBS powdered sugar.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFfDF0Sff8PA_cJ3MzxNZWdLw4dKJG2K9je7RgLkTIYIdQCLlC3lW032ywNufn_wLyP-rNxVaSfnGu38W0K5mDfTU916LDc7pNJs0QbGzu7gZUq8CRHx3MQKbritzCjx-kndLv8avCXsT/s1600/018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFfDF0Sff8PA_cJ3MzxNZWdLw4dKJG2K9je7RgLkTIYIdQCLlC3lW032ywNufn_wLyP-rNxVaSfnGu38W0K5mDfTU916LDc7pNJs0QbGzu7gZUq8CRHx3MQKbritzCjx-kndLv8avCXsT/s640/018.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />And that's it.  While the peaches are still warm, dollop the fresh cream over the top and watch it melt into the sweet, buttery caramelized crust on top of the peaches....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-q0QtE-pHJGz1UKTNZh2VRAEg4OkvgP4-SqjL_O9RBSE71YRqVmxcecjB_vBHs-R09IMJkW1F09sQmyL3vIaZK_0-JzaIDPHVQUgtRlF27qTlQY4oVQQ2Vhn7k15BmiD5MG7J4qMZs0G/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3-q0QtE-pHJGz1UKTNZh2VRAEg4OkvgP4-SqjL_O9RBSE71YRqVmxcecjB_vBHs-R09IMJkW1F09sQmyL3vIaZK_0-JzaIDPHVQUgtRlF27qTlQY4oVQQ2Vhn7k15BmiD5MG7J4qMZs0G/s640/024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />It is heavenly.......<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUKX5Uf8z4OSQ5A2TptfnMuPq7zpme8lRRcdxd9-fxXkZ8g9gWYSplHoDyKZKTmBUloHblzft4OTBVOzrX3pRqhyphenhyphenXEn10eehKMCRLrcuah4gYYwsfLC-6owsgmYZ-Bjnlj70bMXr9iZl0/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIUKX5Uf8z4OSQ5A2TptfnMuPq7zpme8lRRcdxd9-fxXkZ8g9gWYSplHoDyKZKTmBUloHblzft4OTBVOzrX3pRqhyphenhyphenXEn10eehKMCRLrcuah4gYYwsfLC-6owsgmYZ-Bjnlj70bMXr9iZl0/s640/021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Over the top delicious.....<br /><br />You're welcome.  :)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />

Simple Stuffed Peaches

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LONDON WAS CALLING.....

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />So I answered.....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Taking a little vacation....</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9-WCpdFx8AA/UT79vA0udnI/AAAAAAAAlCQ/cNjCRyczjoM/s1600/13+-+1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9-WCpdFx8AA/UT79vA0udnI/AAAAAAAAlCQ/cNjCRyczjoM/s640/13+-+1" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Back soon!</div><br /><br /><br /><br />

LONDON WAS CALLING.....

So I answered..... Taking a little vacation.... Back soon!

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CHANGING IT UP

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">I hope everyone has </span><span style="font-size: large;">bright and shining plans for Spring.</span> </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GQeTOG1T75tg7UJ5YLHXu1H1BFsW4zczdD0TywTA6fmQaLO2WOn3uBX8VYl22tRbC9IlQzbA9S08_b2Mw7jRDnFzCkyrPPgq169NfinpgX0mMUqvxqsyzlpH0_bQiBDnRIDHpLwAF-02/s1600/217932069438713583_tlxiDBHV_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5GQeTOG1T75tg7UJ5YLHXu1H1BFsW4zczdD0TywTA6fmQaLO2WOn3uBX8VYl22tRbC9IlQzbA9S08_b2Mw7jRDnFzCkyrPPgq169NfinpgX0mMUqvxqsyzlpH0_bQiBDnRIDHpLwAF-02/s640/217932069438713583_tlxiDBHV_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br />If you are like me, you have some plans for freshening up your home decor this season, and possibly some larger projects in mind.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />And also, if you are like me, you are looking to REFRESH for less $$$.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Paint is the answer to making the biggest change for the least amount of moolah ($$).   </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />A change of color may be just the ticket for that tired decor. <br><br />What colors are you leaning toward for Spring?<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/changing-it-up.html#more">Read more »</a>

CHANGING IT UP

I hope everyone has  bright and shining plans for Spring.   If you are like me, you have some plans for freshening up your home decor this s...

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ORANGE CRUSH.....

<div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br /><div style="right: auto;"><br />NOT AFRAID OF COLOR???<br><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/AVvXsEj5zl_1QuW268fnJEN3vKDbrMO9MOkHEH-hzoQk_K1AZo0xiOj4wRFJHlqhXlCoUCgsG8ssFqs8pFtoNmhWJCKdyWmGL5rPkMQus6Kf3HWGNhiYNGO9gRFe0l4ZFkjbueQx8_ENvCdXjbNy/s1600/bringmaeflowers+com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zl_1QuW268fnJEN3vKDbrMO9MOkHEH-hzoQk_K1AZo0xiOj4wRFJHlqhXlCoUCgsG8ssFqs8pFtoNmhWJCKdyWmGL5rPkMQus6Kf3HWGNhiYNGO9gRFe0l4ZFkjbueQx8_ENvCdXjbNy/s640/bringmaeflowers+com.jpg" width="426"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bringmaeflowers.com/">Bring Mae Flowers</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><i style="font-size: 10pt;">I have the perfect remedy to a gray day - it's raining here in So. Calif. - and to be honest, I'm not entirely sure this next question is real.... two came in from the same person but were signed with different names, but it is so entertaining - I just had to answer!  </i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br><br /></div></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/orange-crush.html#more">Read more »</a>

ORANGE CRUSH.....

NOT AFRAID OF COLOR??? Bring Mae Flowers I have the perfect remedy to a gray day - it's raining here in So. Calif. - and to be honest, I...

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Farmhouse Bathroom

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It's been a <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/06/master-bath-redo-featuring-reclaimed.html">long time since I've given our master bathroom</a> a facelift and since I was so happy with the <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2013/02/simply-white.html">Simply White paint I chose for the kitchen</a>, I wanted to extend that color to our master bathroom, as well.  A cool find from hubby also played a part in giving this room a redo. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAcPWQ6U53xTIYDd8ApH8VSF8xNu1qoggL-rxuMQGphRtpL0WDWfincYHV_cO6gUzRjWOb1eRmYXWPJPYK8BzKZeY90XWbRwaXGQ-4HnKM42i50PGoMRKVwyu_BIUtuv6K5P78MAiXt_h/s1600/032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheAcPWQ6U53xTIYDd8ApH8VSF8xNu1qoggL-rxuMQGphRtpL0WDWfincYHV_cO6gUzRjWOb1eRmYXWPJPYK8BzKZeY90XWbRwaXGQ-4HnKM42i50PGoMRKVwyu_BIUtuv6K5P78MAiXt_h/s1600/032.JPG" /></a></div><br />I know there are lots of folks that don't like radiators or that want to cover them up but not me.  I love the cast iron and view them as a piece of art.  There weren't any old radiators in our 100 year old home when we moved in and I never really cared that much until I started seeing really cool versions of them. <br /><br />And as luck would have it, hubby was given several radiators a few weeks ago.  A couple of them were huge and so heavy that they maybe would have put a hole through our floor so I chose this small one. <br /><br />I cleaned it up, primed it and then painted it Simply White as well.  I really love it and actually wish it was a working radiator.  That inspired a redo, so I pulled things from around the house, picked up a few things and repainted Benjamin Moore's Simply White to give it a new look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9A1irbMSpER8XBHdmTqVfFX3ojFPT9cYkizPmJBmy5hU6SWQPwGM0IkE7eF3OVHKWH2BC5DurckKbFNTkQmuobkN2aeCKi7az8qHMwX5Vpc-K6KJut50hkrMg0lbgaU9P3ryOHzV0lpig/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9A1irbMSpER8XBHdmTqVfFX3ojFPT9cYkizPmJBmy5hU6SWQPwGM0IkE7eF3OVHKWH2BC5DurckKbFNTkQmuobkN2aeCKi7az8qHMwX5Vpc-K6KJut50hkrMg0lbgaU9P3ryOHzV0lpig/s1600/013.JPG" /></a></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;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />As you can see, our master bath is small.  But that's okay, I love it anyway. <br /><br />For the counter top, I wanted to add a few things to give it a masculine touch as well since my hubby also shares this bathroom.  So, I picked up a vintage shaving mug and brush, as well as a vintage wood leather straight edge sharpener.  It reminded me of a bread board so of course I had to use it.  :)  For fun, I found an old photo of a barber shop price list online, printed it off and framed it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0JHujpla0ibKXja47bHKf9vfAhwoDPSK-esexHIDy_Rb9j2Vk-quPsk1mf8A_QuZvq4Q2r0ZoYnS9IVAKOYKfQqirNtthUcrxzas3nkM6XgKh_t5JSNC-HuZQV3bYyyUAR28jV9MMG0e/s1600/013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0JHujpla0ibKXja47bHKf9vfAhwoDPSK-esexHIDy_Rb9j2Vk-quPsk1mf8A_QuZvq4Q2r0ZoYnS9IVAKOYKfQqirNtthUcrxzas3nkM6XgKh_t5JSNC-HuZQV3bYyyUAR28jV9MMG0e/s1600/013.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCVB-EiVWQsao73skOQupt-nTJ1wfY2yohn9lhfokACybmc36e8KB8WzHU45V1zpLfucKk_mRLCx_S0I-lnGDHCrBe0Scx5K7m91KMtihJ9hyHrdxm7YSlewzmzVC431o5_qZ7cltgYi0/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCVB-EiVWQsao73skOQupt-nTJ1wfY2yohn9lhfokACybmc36e8KB8WzHU45V1zpLfucKk_mRLCx_S0I-lnGDHCrBe0Scx5K7m91KMtihJ9hyHrdxm7YSlewzmzVC431o5_qZ7cltgYi0/s1600/015.JPG" /></a></div><br />For the other side of the vanity, I attached an old photo I came across in a flea market to the inside of an old apothecary jar that I filled with soaps. <br /><br />I was drawn to the old photo because, if you look closely, and I did with a magnifying glass, it is a woman working in her garden, tending to her tomato plants.  And this was written on the back.....it makes me smile.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETXgypEvKT6HnN-IhBjhXael13V0_fDo3sSS_leJPwRU5QsLejckbVew6-JfaajKqYXOVHbdvu9kuXPD0x50uOIkHmNBr2hsLTqG9NgIxfjQjXBgXnsob7FElOd2YXBLENU9YwcOhX0-L/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgETXgypEvKT6HnN-IhBjhXael13V0_fDo3sSS_leJPwRU5QsLejckbVew6-JfaajKqYXOVHbdvu9kuXPD0x50uOIkHmNBr2hsLTqG9NgIxfjQjXBgXnsob7FElOd2YXBLENU9YwcOhX0-L/s640/024.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I pulled this very fragile vintage fruit basket from the dining room and filled it with white fluffy towels for beside the tub. <br /><br />I mentioned before in our previous master bath redo that we don't have a shower in here.  Our only shower is upstairs. <br /><br />We use this bathroom for taking long soaks in the tub so I try to make it as peaceful and comfy in there as I can so that whoever takes a soak in there, will feel relaxed and special.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEdEdNHekYpfPKXzrVKEoJ4sc6G3_QtrZPbUdrlbaCpbQPgrwFPqRZdxIPAJ7RzSGbjM9BXzHvEy1RktrwRw_Kuj2BXXOaMIy_YgqUw_3BNsZmsZH8G83qVXqU2gIqu2HKUVy2TVLNDhE/s1600/026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEdEdNHekYpfPKXzrVKEoJ4sc6G3_QtrZPbUdrlbaCpbQPgrwFPqRZdxIPAJ7RzSGbjM9BXzHvEy1RktrwRw_Kuj2BXXOaMIy_YgqUw_3BNsZmsZH8G83qVXqU2gIqu2HKUVy2TVLNDhE/s640/026.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I also moved our Gray Farms sign from the kitchen to right above the tub.  I like it in here much better.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx1fueYGx3rwjojMEMy50Wo-J-ittCts3Ixk6RIenwJXxqPkmX6A-TJMEYBcpu7QleANiE-xhBhyphenhyphenmS7CF3Hi89b5Zukz24qkQ1uiwQKp-rd5Dg559uCVer45mzEvTb4K6dSuKlLGVWcRl/s1600/019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvx1fueYGx3rwjojMEMy50Wo-J-ittCts3Ixk6RIenwJXxqPkmX6A-TJMEYBcpu7QleANiE-xhBhyphenhyphenmS7CF3Hi89b5Zukz24qkQ1uiwQKp-rd5Dg559uCVer45mzEvTb4K6dSuKlLGVWcRl/s1600/019.JPG" /></a></div><br />The three storage baskets on the wall came from Pier 1 many years ago and were made for a book shelf but I simply turned them on the side and screwed them into the wall for towels or whatever else I feel like putting in there.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS3BOU05XvBGaLKBd-ZA8-yZLkloeOUPUYfGhyu30NrFZJDfr105NUYtv42FBOVlDLUfiKwB_gu68y50qyWcFjnPteoKQ4UfSKqzAyXlHYujwlokPKfG6JOh8lYoyhc9iE33DPNwJ_j2y/s1600/029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAS3BOU05XvBGaLKBd-ZA8-yZLkloeOUPUYfGhyu30NrFZJDfr105NUYtv42FBOVlDLUfiKwB_gu68y50qyWcFjnPteoKQ4UfSKqzAyXlHYujwlokPKfG6JOh8lYoyhc9iE33DPNwJ_j2y/s1600/029.JPG" /></a></div><br />I have pretty much decided to paint our entire upstairs hallway area in Simply White because it is just such a peaceful color.  Our floors up there are dark wood and I think the two will contrast nicely.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFzg-AB1LgZEA56CLJBaH8e_fuXupY81PeU8jJzQCd7uEKHLgwtTGKB_oRx7RRY2QgfXUU3cL0mfW6LJtKO_oJulVpCn3MhrO3j94_gjsp-XMFfEhAezbYLNDmcsky_3AW_3r0GINx84m/s1600/015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCFzg-AB1LgZEA56CLJBaH8e_fuXupY81PeU8jJzQCd7uEKHLgwtTGKB_oRx7RRY2QgfXUU3cL0mfW6LJtKO_oJulVpCn3MhrO3j94_gjsp-XMFfEhAezbYLNDmcsky_3AW_3r0GINx84m/s1600/015.JPG" /></a></div><br />I was hoping to give the bathroom a farmhouse feel.  Hopefully I accomplished that.  Or it could be that the word "Farms" on the wall is what makes it feel that way.  ;-)<br /><br />If you'd like to see how we did our bathroom countertops in reclaimed barn wood, <a href="http://ourvintagehomelove.blogspot.com/2011/06/master-bath-redo-featuring-reclaimed.html">click here</a>.<br /><br />Do any of your have radiators in your home?  Do you cover them up?  Do they work?<br /><br />That's it for now!   Enjoy your week!<br /><br /><i>Diana</i><br /><br /><br /><br />

Farmhouse Bathroom

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CREATING MAGIC WITH TAN

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><br><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br />BUCKSKIN... WARM TAN</div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OEzedzU1W9M1oo9U8np0sY0BWE0IWvreELBOWez9sKPFCEp9rN8xCU5m04oFTIztYuB1SBG8ZgygyayAoq3kaVpHN59BZNFU33byQxd_iLB32Vy7NnoxXghFVKrzFHnXW7JcVkrH6cnu/s1600/sw+sand+dollar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4OEzedzU1W9M1oo9U8np0sY0BWE0IWvreELBOWez9sKPFCEp9rN8xCU5m04oFTIztYuB1SBG8ZgygyayAoq3kaVpHN59BZNFU33byQxd_iLB32Vy7NnoxXghFVKrzFHnXW7JcVkrH6cnu/s640/sw+sand+dollar.jpg" width="424"></a></div><br />I like it when I get questions about a specific color.  No second guessing - they already know the color they want to use, just need a little help with the rest of the palette.  I received just such a question from this reader:<br><br /><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2013/03/creating-magic-with-tan.html#more">Read more »</a>

CREATING MAGIC WITH TAN

BUCKSKIN... WARM TAN I like it when I get questions about a specific color.  No second guessing - they already know the color they want to u...

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