tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18549308317626593522024-03-20T00:12:27.918-07:00San Pedro HouseAshley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-8415577318785566332020-05-07T21:44:00.000-07:002020-05-07T23:14:40.097-07:00One Room Challenge: Nash's Room<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Welcome to MY One Room Challenge! I am so excited to be sharing this year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was already putting together plans for Nash's room when I saw that the One Room Challenge was pushed back a little bit because of COVID-19. I have wanted to participate in the ORC for years but never had a project that I knew that I could do start to finish, in the allotted time frame. This go around, I do! It also helps that they added two weeks to the timeline, giving participants 8 weeks! I signed up without a second thought... Until after I signed up. That's when the second guessing came. It was too late though! I had already submitted my entry form. I'm committed now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All in all, his room gets great light, is a good size, doesn't have anything weird that I have to work around. Essentially, it's a glorious blank canvas and we're both excited to make it a masterpiece!... Too cliche? Yeah I thought so. Ha! For real though, it's going to be good. He helped me with the design and will be helping with some fun DIY's along the way. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">And here it is! I know you all came for the design plan; so did I.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For right now, we'll keep his existing bed and bedding. He really likes them and they go well with the rest of the design. When we do switch it out, we will upgrade his bed size to a full, but for now, he said that he would prefer the floor space for Legos. For me, that means that he doesn't have many plans to "grow up" any time soon and that makes my mama heart happy. So the bed stays. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">What really did it for me was </span><a href="https://bffprintshop.com/products/muddy-road" id="id_5a8d_9755_9203_8514" target="_blank">this print</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> from </span><a href="https://bffprintshop.com/" id="id_fc62_abbf_bbcf_b192" target="_blank">BFF Print Shop</a><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> It is EVERYTHING that I want for his bedroom wrapped up in one, gorgeous, vintage print.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I wanted the feel of the room to be warm and cozy and moody. I want him to walk in here and feel like he can get lost in a book or be able to reset his brain after a hard assignment or a rough day at school. I want him to feel comfortable sitting at his desk feeling like he is in HIS space. I think the design plan captures that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For his walls, we’ll be doing a large bead board/vertical shiplap wannabe treatment on the lower half. I’ll be following <a href="https://juniperhome.com/blog/" target="_blank">Jenny Komenda</a>’s process that was used in the Evergreen Project’s mudroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">You can see that project </span><a href="https://juniperhome.com/2020/02/evergreen-house-mudroom-reveal-and-our-favorite-moody-paint-colors.html/" style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We will also be painting his green but we chose <a href="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/color-overview/find-your-color/color/462/vintage-vogue?color=462" target="_blank">Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue</a>. It’s a deep green with a little less blue than the gorgeous green Jenny used in this mud room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">He and I went back and forth about what to do on the top half. I tossed out the idea of doing a warm, but very subtle greige lime wash using Portola Paints lime wash. Nash got really excited about that and is even excited to help with it. However, I think that might leave the top of his walls feeling a little too reminiscent of what is already there and I’m looking for a bigger change than that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For now, the plan is to wallpaper the top half with this beautiful striped wallpaper from Wayfair and leave the lime wash for another room. (Say the fireplace in the family room. But who knows.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To display art, we will be doing one of two things. We will either incorporate a picture ledge into the top trim piece of the wainscoting that we’ll be adding, or we’ll make a separate art ledge by following <a href="https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/" target="_blank">ChrisLovesJulia’s</a> tutorial that can be found <a href="https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/how-to-diy-an-art-ledge/" target="_blank">here</a>. Either way, he will have a ledge for displaying art. I also have a really fun diy that will feature the inspiration art from BFF Print Shop. You’ll want to see that so keep an eye out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I really like having desks in the kids’ rooms so that they can have some privacy to do their schoolwork but also aren’t banished to awkwardly working on their bed. We ordered this desk from Ikea and I cannot wait to see how it plays with the rug and wainscoting. I love that it is clean and simple but also has some storage so he can tuck things away and keep his desk organized. This kid loves his organization. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Right now, Nash’s dresser is actually the dresser that The Hubs used through high school. It has a few quirks that Nash doesn’t seem to mind, but I mind that the drawer falls out when I open it because the track is no longer there. I also mind that handles are missing because the boys used to use them as foot holds so they could conquer climbing to the summit of the dresser. I also mind the 80’s oak finish. ALL of these things can be remedied. We will either fix these things or replace this dresser with this antique one that was used as a nightstand in our previous master bedroom. (Our current master doesn’t have room for these large dressers for nightstands.) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you can see, we have a solid plan in place but still have some decisions that need to be made. I hope you stick around for the process and if you follow along on Instagram, you can help us out and see some behind the scenes videos. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I have noticed recently that paper planners are back. In full force! Of course it wouldn't be 2017 (almost) if the planners weren't stylish, fun and chic. Aaaaand, you can also accessorize them to the nines. Mom confession: in November Nash walked in from school with his construction paper turkey hat on and it hit me. I completely missed his Thanksgiving Feast at school. I wasn't late. I completely missed it. MomFail right there. I realized then and there that I needed something better than my phone to keep track of the bagillion things that I schedule for myself and the kiddos. My phone calendar is great for syncing with The Hubs and setting audible reminders for appointments and such. The problem, I have noticed, is that I use my phone for so many other things, that my main priority for having it isn't to set appointments and keep my calendar. I don't reach for my phone to use the calendar. I don't pick up my phone first thing in the morning to see what's on my calendar. I pick up my phone first thing in the morning to check all of the crazy goodness that is Instagram. In an effort to find something that would be better, I remembered that my older sister keeps a planner and is pretty darn good at saying, "That sounds great but I need to check my planner and I'll get back to you." Who does that? Who even has a planner anymore?! Apparently the organized moms that aren't bald from ripping their hair out. That's who. So here, now, I'll share with you all of my research that I did on the planner world that has been hiding in plain sight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are five main planners that I found that are all fantastic. <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/lifeplanner">Erin Condren Life Planner</a>, <a href="https://intheleafytreetops.com/2017-mormon-mom-planner/">The Mormon Mom Planner</a>, <a href="http://daydesigner.com/collections/flagship-collection">The Day Designer</a>, <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Scrapbook-Paper-Crafts/Flowers-Nature/Botanical-Garden-18-Month-Create-365-Happy-Planner/p/80749796">The Happy Planner</a> and <a href="https://startplanner.com/products/little-loved-2017-hustle-weekly-planner">START Planner</a>. They all have some fantastic features that I'll be sharing so let's go!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*All of these opinions are my own. I am not affiliated with any of these companies. I am simply sharing my recent research to hopefully help someone out that has also been wanting to purchase a planner for the new year. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The first one that I will share is the <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/lifeplanner">Erin Condren Life Planner</a>. The one thing that sets this planner apart from the rest is the customization. Because of the available ways to customize it though, it does come with a price tag to match. This bad boy (as shown with this particular cover and with the upgraded gold coil is a whopping <b>$70</b>. Not to say that it isn't worth it to have a nearly completely customized planner that you will *hopefully use for 365 days, it just might be worth it. Take a look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As for the inside of the planner, you can choose between the colorful or neutral layout. I can't decide between the two. Some days I would want colorful and other days I would want calm and neutral. ha. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each color option includes a year at a glance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">In researching the planners I noticed that most of them have this layout for the day to day planning. The set of three vertical boxes seems to be very popular. I can't remember exactly, but my sister utilizes this layout by putting appointments in the top row, workouts in another row and I can't remember what she uses the last row for. Meals maybe??? Sorry Sis. *This particular layout is the reason that I couldn't commit to most of these planners. For me, the whole purpose of getting a planner was to be able to plan out my days with the times already there. Because of how I picture my plan for the day in my head, I need to be able to see the day broken down by the hour and this layout did not do that for me. I have just enough going on that I need the planning pages to be more specific. Although I imagine that the flexibility of this layout is what is attractive about it. You could use a row for the kids, one for you and one for your hubs. Or a row for the family, one for work and one for church. Like I said, this layout is very flexible and customizeable which is why I can't use it. haha. I'm not Type A or OCD about most things in my life, but the things where I am, look out! If it ain't exactly what I am wanting, close won't cut it. ;) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Continuing with the options for customizing, the ECLP is also available in a horzontal layout, if you would prefer that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, the Erin Condren Life Planner is extremely customizeable and definitely a great resource. It also has several different "snap-ins" like a meal planner or a workout tracker. I almost forgot to mention that this planner <i>includes</i> some stickers that would be extremely helpful throughout. It is definitely a wonderful option. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After I discovered the ECLP, I went to my sister and said, "Hey! Tell me more about this planner that you so love and adore." Which brings me to the next one on my list and the one that my heart truly desires, but isn't the one my wallet purchased. Don't worry. The confusion will subside and it will soon become clear. All in good time. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Ok. So as I describe this planner and the thing that I LOVE about this planner is that it has things that are important and useful for me in my spiritual life. There are pages that are specific to <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints</a>. (More commonly known as <a href="https://www.mormon.org/">Mormons</a>.) I'll go into more detail as I get to each of those. If you are not a Mormon, have no fear! The Mormon Mom Planner is also available in a non denominational version that does not include the Mormon specific quotes, articles or planning pages although you may enjoy them and find some of them useful to you and yours. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*Indicates pages not included in the <a href="https://intheleafytreetops.com/2017-mom-on-the-go-planner/">Mom on the Go Planner</a> (it's the same price)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like the ECLP, The Mormon Mom Planner comes in an array of colorful cover options. You do not, however, get to pick your coil cover. LAME! hehe. This one here is my favorite (today) and is the one that I was planning on ordering. This one is a little bit more budget friendly coming in at $34.99. It cannot be customized <i>as much</i> as the ECLP but there isn't much that you need to change. For me there was only ONE thing that I wanted to change. Keep reading.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This page is perhaps my favorite thing about this planner. There are several of these pages titled, "It's the Little Things". This is where you get to know your children on an individual basis specific to this year. What do they need? What do they <i>want</i>? What are their favorite things, interests, personal strengths and weaknesses? It is a glimpse of each child that if used properly, forces you to look at your children one by one and focus on that one. Not the kids as a whole but the kids as individual people because that it what they are. Too often I find myself grouping their needs together when the reality is that their needs are nowhere near that of the one standing next in line. So this alone was a HUGE selling feature for me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Who <i>doesn't </i> want a Christmas Gift guide built right into their planner!?! I mean genius, right!?! There is a continuation of this page that includes where to purchase each item and whether or not the purchase has been made. I mean seriously. This guide could help prevent the forgotten presents. You know, the one that you find a month after Christmas because you *forgot* that you purchased it and hid it so well that even you couldn't find it. HA! Man! I am <i>so</i> glad <i>I</i> have <i>NEVER</i> done something so ridiculous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*This planning sheet, although specific to instruction by modern day Prophets, it is a planning sheet that can be used for family night in general. In our church, we reserve Monday nights for our families. We refer to it as Family Home Evening or F.H.E. This is generally supposed to include a mini lesson or spiritual thought, an activity, music or whatever AND of course a treat! Obviously it doesn't have to be that structured, but the idea is to have a designated time when as parents we can teach our children about God. So, here is a handy dandy planning sheet that allows you to plan your F.H.E.s for the month and it also includes a place to jot down notes from any family council that you may hold. Family councils are a great way to find out what is going on in your lives as a whole and as individuals as well as how they blend together as a unit. It's a time to talk about budgets, moving, extended family concerns and needs, or whatever the heck else you want to discuss as a family. <i>This</i> is a designated place to right it down to keep track of goals or needs to follow up on. Love this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*Another faith based page that is also extremely useful to anyone. These are declarations that were addressed and proclaimed by Prophets of God. One talks about the importance of the family and goes into detail about things that we specifically learn about in that regard. The other is a testimony about Jesus Christ. Declaring that He lives and loves us. These are works that we tend to hold dear, so having them built into the planner is fabulous.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*This page is simply to remind you that you haven't been reading your scriptures everyday. Bahaha! Ok ok. It's really here to gently remind you to make time to read from your scriptures. To get that daily connection with the Lord. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">*We have this wonderful program called Visiting Teaching. In the past there has been this stigma attached to it that you <i>have</i> to get into the home of each sister that you are assigned to teach or you are a failure and are going to rot in... well, lets just say that in recent years there has been a clarification on the subject. On Sunday, the womenfolk that aren't teaching the tweens and teens or the wee ones at church, attend Relief Society. All of the women are members of it but on Sunday, there is a class just for women that teaches us how to be awesome in every aspect. I would say that overall the main message that is taught, is that you are enough exactly as you are. The Lord accepts you exactly as you are and loves you for who you are. The amount of service that you provide to your fellowmen is enough. The way that you teach your children is enough. Although it never seems like it, the amount of laundry that you got done today, is enough. You are enough. Do your best and that will be enough. Anywho. In there, we are each given a companion and are assigned sisters that we are "in charge of", for lack of a better term. The overall point is to get to know them as individuals and to make sure that their needs are being met. We inform our ecclesiastical leaders of any needs that arise in their lives and overall just be their friend. Make sure that every sister knows that she is remembered and is important. Let her know that she can has someone to count on for anything, should the need arise. It is a fabulous program and can be tracked on this page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At the beginning of each monthly section you will find this little gem. It is a place to quickly map out goals that you have for these different categories. Whether it be an annual goal that you want to keep writing to keep it fresh in your mind, or a new goal or need that has popped up along the way. I appreciate that it has a section for Heavenly Father, My Spouse, My children, Extended Family, Friends and a blank one (prolly for you). Having a separate section for each of these is important because they each need their own care and attention. This page each month, allows for that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here's where this one just makes you say, "Did they <i>really</i> think of everything?" To which you reply to yourself with, "Why yes. Yes they did!" A back to school shopping list. Right there IN your planner! The place where you plan things! It has the stinking back to school shopping list and school information IN. THE. PLANNER! Mind Blown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It doesn't stop there! Oh no! They included a back to school schedule. Which it looks like you can write a schedule for each kid on each day of the week and then some. It also has a section for goals and to do's. (Just in case you couldn't read the page that says, Goals: To Do: I gotchyou.) The reason that I like the Goals section is because there are certain things that I want each of my kids to work on throughout the year. My oldest, for example is a chatter! (based on this post alone, I bet you can't guess where he gets it. But hey! At least I'm thorough.) My next one has speech classes. This is a place where I can write that down so that I can remember to stay on top of it and help them with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This. This right here is the reason that I did not buy this planner. Remember when I said up there ↑ that I <i>NEED</i> to be able to see my days broken down by the hour. This should show you how important that is to me. I wanted <i style="font-weight: bold;">SO BADLY</i> to get this planner. I so wanted it to work for ALL of the reasons that I listed above, I want this planner just for those pages and haven't yet ruled that out as an option. Because, ya know, it makes complete sense to buy a planner, rip out every single weekly page just to have the 2 dozen extra pages that are there. Don't tempt me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall I completely love how this planner has the ability to completely organize my entire life as it is right now. If only those doggone weekly pages had an hourly layout as an option. Then this would have been mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">All of that brings me to The Day Designer. This chic little bit of lovely is the planner that I ultimately purchased. It was the only one that had the hourly layout that I was so desperately searching for. Seriously though, look at it! It is beautiful! This spiral bound version is what Whitney English calls the Flagship planner. There is another option available with a leather snap closure cover and binder rings that allow you to add available printables and basically whatever else your little heart desires with ease. When it came down to it though, the $59 price tag of the Flagship Planner, although not that appealing in and of itself, was a far cry from the $159 price tag of the A5 Luxe Edition. I'm all about buying the best that you can with the money that you have, but let's be honest. I don't <i>have </i>160 bucks to spend on a planner no matter how "luxe" it is. In my dreams! The Day Designer is also available in an array of beautiful choices and below you'll find my top 3.<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IdvjEcTF7ik/WEePM_IAZaI/AAAAAAAAAZE/_jrfC_7PW9MbZac6eE-TVYHU_6_hqblWgCLcB/s1600/RY_2017_Blue_Floral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IdvjEcTF7ik/WEePM_IAZaI/AAAAAAAAAZE/_jrfC_7PW9MbZac6eE-TVYHU_6_hqblWgCLcB/s640/RY_2017_Blue_Floral.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">This little love is the planner that I purchased in all of it blue floral goodness. It makes my heart happy and makes me <i>want</i> to open it to fill its pages with nothingness. Or my busy schedule. Whichever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> I loved the soft femininity of this blush grid. This cover option along with one other is exclusive to <a href="https://www.belleandblush.com/collections/planners/products/day-designer-january-2017-exclusive-edition-in-blush-painterly-plaid">Belle and Blush</a>. Once over at <a href="https://www.belleandblush.com/collections/planners/day-designer">Belle and Blush</a>, I actually ordered through them because I received a 10% of coupon for signing up for their newsletter. Don't worry, I won't keep it. ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here she is! The hourly breakdown in all its glory. There is a page for each and every one of the 365 days of the year. So yes, that seems a little daunting and perhaps might be a bit more than I will use at certain times. The reason that this was so important to me is this: I have 3 kids of my own and while 2 of them are at school, 1-3 days a week I am caring for a total of 3 others. On Tuesdays, the girls come at 7:30. The boy comes at 12 noon. The girls get picked up at 2:30. MY boys have piano at 3. Hunter has to be picked up at 3:30 to come home to get ready for scouts which is at 4:00. Also the time that Nash has to be picked up from his piano lesson. Then Hunter gets home from scouts at 5 and last month Nash had soccer at 5:30. Then the boy gets picked up somewhere in the evening. Not every day is like that, but I find myself, often, with a schedule that is about as busy and need to be able to see it broken down like this. Especially if I want to get anything done like, laundry or heaven forbid, a sewing project. The amount of time commitment that is demanded when you have kiddos in school and in extra curriculars is a bit intense. The hourly breakdown allows me to see where I have time and where I definitely do not. Like Tuesday after school.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here is a closer look at the daily page. There is a quote (like most of the others) included at the top of each day. Then (I really like this part) there is a section for the top 3. That is, the Top 3 things that really really really need to get done that day. Like going to your 2nd grader's Thanksgiving Feast at school, for example. There is also a box that says Due. This could be for bills, work deadlines, projects or assignments at school, etc. I plan to use this box to keep track of goal deadlines that I give myself. Whether with a project at home, church or within my personal growth. It also includes a box for Dollars, Don't forget and Dinner. I have a feeling that The Hubs will love the Dinner box as long as I use it. I am TERRIBLE at meal planning. TERRIBLE! Hopefully having that daily box staring me in the face will help with that a bit and will also help keep me from biting off my love's head when he asks what's for dinner. Every. Day. (let me clarify. He asks every day but only gets his head bit off every other day. Sheesh! I'm not a monster!) Next to the hourly breakdown is a checklist. Mine will hopefully include a daily workout of some kind, water reminders and a chore for the day. Remember, the idea is to set your expectations REALLY high so that even if you get half of what you had hoped finished, you're still a winner!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Each planner has a monthly spread where you can see the month at a glance. This is a great place to include school breaks, vacations or when The Hubs is traveling for work, or on a "Mandatory Team-Building Snowboarding Trip to Breckenridge". hahaha! How do I get me one of those!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These next few are printables that are available through Day Designer. They do not, however, fit in the planner. There are a few ways that you can jimmy rig it, but these pages are so wonderful that I wish they were just included in the planner itself. I hate jimmy rigging things that are supposed to be pretty and organized. It seems to defeat the purpose. I digress. The point is that they are available and more importantly, they are FREE! So print away! Figure out where to store them later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">With all of the pressure that the internet, Pinterest (I love you Pinterest) and we, ourselves, put on us, it is so incredibly important to remember that we have our own talents and strengths. Thanks to Day Designer, there is a printable that will help you remember yours!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I handled the bills for the first 8 years that we were married. I'll be honest, I was very on top of it, but it stressed the crap out of me. To the point that I nearly had a nervous breakdown over it. SO now The Hubs does the bills and I am forever grateful. If you, though, are the awesome one that takes care of the finances in your home, there is a bill tracking sheet available to help keep things on time and in order.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you ask me, a daily gratitude sheet isn't <i>just </i>for November!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Because it is such a genius idea, Day Designer has also made its own Gift Idea tracking sheet that includes where to purchase the item. Don'tcha love it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Since we all know that Santa isn't the only one in need of checking their list twice, Day Designer has in fact, included not one, but TWO check boxes so you can <i>actually</i> check it twice!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I imagine that this page will be used much like the relationship goals page that the Mormon Mom Planner has at the beginning of each month. It is a place to plan out and hold yourself accountable for goals that you set for yourself, your kids, spouse, career, etc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think and hope and pray that this planner will help me get and stay organized this next year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">But WAIT! There's <b><i>MORE!</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I thought she said there were TWO more planners! Well there are. I am going in order of discovery. These next two weren't made known to me until <i>after</i> I purchased the Day Designer Planner. SO here goes. Hang on. I promise the information is worth it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next planner is also very popular because of its super cute design options. Part of the fun with this one is that each cover option is an entirely different planner throughout design-wise. The layout is the same but the color schemes and quotes are completely different depending on the cover that you choose. I love this! You could choose a different layout each year and end up with an entirely different experience! With a price tag of only $29.99 it is a bargain! (It's available at many retailers, BUT among those is Hobby Lobby! You know what that means! 40% off coupon baby! They also have a really good selection of washi tape, stickers and clips to prettify and personalize your planners.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">One of the major flaws that I see with this planner is that the rings are plastic. Now I'm not saying that my planner is going to be abused and run over with my truck, but with 3 kids and being on the go, it is definitely going to get tossed around, squished and smashed. Not to mention my three year old is perpetually in the "do whatever mommy is doing stage" and things tend to disappear and break. Just sayin. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As you can see here, the inside is so bright and fun! Something that you may need to get you excited about opening it on the daily to keep you motivated.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course it comes equipped with a monthly at a glance page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I'm loving the monthly overview pages that give you a quick glance at important things for the month. Birthdays, special events and things that you really just don't want to miss that month. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Again we see the three box system for each day. This one has it specifically broken down into morning, afternoon and evening. As I mentioned before, it clearly works for many people because that's what we see in almost all of the planners. If that isn't an issue for you, then this too is a great option. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">We made it to the last planner!!! Woot woot! If you're still reading, wahoo! This last one is priced at $55 and is one that I actually wish I had found before ordering my Day Designer. Not that I don't think it will make me happy everyday as I design my life, this one is basically the same, but comes in a weekly AND hourly layout combined in ONE planner! Can you imagine having your entire week on one open page with hourly breakdowns so you can see exactly what your week looks like!?! No? Just scroll a little and I'll show you the <a href="https://startplanner.com/collections/collections#hustle">START Planner.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">From what I can tell this is the only cover option for this <a href="https://startplanner.com/products/little-loved-2017-hustle-weekly-planner">The Hustle Weekly Planner</a>. Super cute though. I could have been very happy with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Like the Day Designer there is a pouch right inside the front pocket.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">You start in this one by plannig THE BIG PICTURE so you can break the goals down later. It is important to have life goals. If you don't, what's the point? Make some and strive to reach them. It will give you a sense of accomplishment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Here we go! The Golden Ticket! This weekly spread has the hourly breakdown that I have deemed absolutely necessary for me. It has a Top 3 for the week and plenty of space for notes and to do lists. What's that, you ask? Down there at the bottom... keep scrolling...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It has daily water and workout tracking symbols! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I need to drink more water and I am so eager to get back on track with my workouts, so this added feature is fantastic. Yes you can get stickers to track this same thing but the fact that it is already printed right there on every page saves so much money in stickers! Well done.. I think this might even deserve a slow clap.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So there you have it. All of the information on planners that you never knew you never needed. ;) You're welcome. It was my pleasure. Seriously though. There are some amazing planners out there. So if you're feeling the itch to put pen to paper again, do it. Hurry and order yours so you can get started before the new year starts! While you're shopping, don't forget to hit up <a href="https://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> for any possible planner accessory that you really never knew you absolutely <i>need</i> in your life! I personally loaded up on a whole bunch of absolutely beautiful planner crap from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PugPaperCo">PugPaperCo</a>. I received it all today and already very strategically placed everything in my Day Designer. I LOVE it all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For those of you that are not familiar with what the heck this thing is, head on over to <a href="https://www.lds.org/topics/family-proclamation?lang=eng">here</a> to read it. It was read in an address to the women of our church that was broadcast live in 1995 and read by our beloved Prophet (at the time) <a href="https://history.lds.org/exhibit/prophets-of-the-restoration-gordon-b-hinckley?lang=eng">President Gordon B. Hinkley</a>. It has since become an iconic piece of our religion that helps us understand a bit more about our purpose here on this Earth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I first saw this ginormous piece of wonderfulness, it was on a local buy/sell/trade page on Facebook. She had started out making them with the frames but pretty quickly switched to selling just the file for a WHOPPING $5 and mentioned where you could get it printed. Literally YEARS later (like 2) I finally decided where I wanted mine to be and set out to make it happen. (Check the end of the post to see where you can download a proclamation of your own!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I started out by purchasing, downloading and printing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/202913982/the-family-a-proclamation-to-the-world?ref=shop_home_active_8&show_panel=true">this</a> particular Proclamation from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheRainBarrel?ref=l2-shopheader-name">The Rain Barrel</a> on Etsy. She is local here in The Valley of the Sun, but you can download it from anywhere. Obviously. ha. When asked by others where to get it printed, she suggested Office Max or Staples. I did neither. I researched to make sure I was getting the best quality for the money that I had. I ended up at Costco and printed a 20"x30" <i>Poster Board. </i>This is different than a regular poster. It is thick foam board that is very sturdy (for these purposes). I would not recommend letting a toddler play with it but it will withstand whatever happens to a picture hanging on the wall. Mine has been pelted with Nerf arrows and darts and is still ticking. I digress. I don't know if all Costcos do, but mine had the option to get this 20"x30" poster board printed in an hour! Say what!! This was particularly fantastic for my impatient self, because once I want to start a project, I want to start it NOW. So naturally, Big Sis and I set out to do this together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">The next step was the wood. I wanted a frame with a little more substance than some that I've seen out there so I purchased 1" x 4" pine boards for the main frame and 1" x 2" boards for the trim around the edge to add a little something extra. I couldn't find the right color on its own, so I mixed my own. I stained the wood using a 50/50 mix of Minwax <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Wood-Finish-8-fl-oz-Special-Walnut-Oil-Based-Interior-Stain/999914529">Special Walnut</a> and <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd/Minwax-Wood-Finish-32-fl-oz-Classic-Grey-Oil-Based-Interior-Stain/999914517">Classic Gray</a>. It was the perfect color for what I wanted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I cut the pieces at a 45* angle to get a mitered joint. To attach them securely, I used a <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd/Kreg-K4-Pocket-Hole-Jig-Master-System/3278831">Kreg Jig</a> to make the pocket holes so that I could get a tight and strong hold in the joints. This was my first project using a Kreg Jig so I followed <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaSZKOl3jsQ">this</a> simple tutorial to get the idea. Gotta love <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/">Shanty2Chic</a>! Once you get the main pieces cut out and the pocket holes drilled, screw it together using countersinking screws. The easiest thing to do is to buy the screws that are the Kreg Jig brand to make sure they are the right kind. I used 1 1/4" screws for this project.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">DISCLAIMER: When putting this together, I realized that some of the wood had warped in the awesome record heat that we have had in AZ this year. My joints are not perfect because I only had the weight of my sister standing on it to help get the wood tight. I had the option to follow some tutorials to get the wood less warped, start over or live with it. In the end I decided to live with it for a few reasons. 1. I was not in the mood to start over. 2. It actually added to the rustic feel that I was going for. 3. I don't always mind when something LOOKS homemade. Overall I LOVE how it turned out and it adds the perfect touch to my stripe wall that I did when we first bought our house over five years ago.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My friend and neighbor Sylvia is having a baby girl. Finally! After 2 little boys, she's ready for some ruffles and roses. My EX neighbor Kim and I pulled our resources and threw, what I considered to be, a successful shower. (I say ex because she broke my heart and left me! The wounds are still fresh and I'm still trying to deal.) Sylvia had friends, family and neighbors here to shower her with gifts for little Hannah that will hopefully be here soon! Here are a few shots of the festivities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Cake stands</b>- Courtesy of Lindsey (awesome SIL of ALMOST 2 years. Thanks for getting married so I could borrow your gifted cake stands that you may never see again except in pictures from the awesome cakes I'm going to bake to put on them. I might even share the cake)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Glass milk Bottles, Paper Goods</b>- <a href="http://www.partycity.com/">Party City</a> I have looked on Etsy several times wanting to purchase these. Party City sold them for less and I didn't have to pay shipping. I'm all about shopping from small businesses, but sometimes saving money is the decision maker. I loved the plates and cups that we got there. They had the prettiest floral design on them that was bright and feminine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Paper Straws and Tassel Garland</b>- <a href="http://www.petitepartystudio.com/">Petite Party Studio</a> (I told you I like to shop small! This is the most darling little shop in Down town Gilbert. They have dang near everything that you could possibly need to throw a great party and it's all spot on with current trends. One of my favorite things in their store is their wall of felt balls. They have shelves floor to ceiling with giant jars full of different colored felt balls. I want to make a felt ball garland from balls purchased there so badly! I just forget and haven't done it yet. One of these days though...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Basically all of the floral decor that you see</b>- <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michaels</a> This includes the garland at the base of the cake stand, the flowers by the jar of mints, the moss letter 'H', and the wreath for my door. (The wreath was 100% necessary for the shower. Scouts honor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Overall, it was a great time! Thanks for letting us celebrate with you Sylvia!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I didn't post my house at Christmas last year and I was so bummed. It's not like it's something crazy special, but it is to me! It's home and at Christmas, it's my favorite. We mostly just have one room really decorated but this year it started spilling into the family room and kitchen. I almost feel like I want another tree for the piano or something. Oh! If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mysanpedrohouse/?ref=hl">facebook</a>, then you know I have these 2 HUGE snowflakes that a friend makes and sells at boutiques...I found a home for BOTH of them! So check it out;</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The trees, and reindeer are from the dollar store! (SCORE!) The 'Let it Snow' sign and the garland with it are from <a href="http://www.taipantrading.com/">Tai Pan Trading Co</a> circa 2010. Stocking are from WalMart (2005) Target (2009) and Target (2014). My North Pole arrow is a combination of a facebook buy and some glittery red vinyl.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">'Dashing Through the Snow' and my buffalo check Moose pillow are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Pillows4Everyone?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Pillows4Everyone</a> on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/?ref=lgo">Etsy</a> You .see! WAAAY up there! My giant snowflake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This corner is probably my most favorite of all. Santa is from an old boss of mine when I worked at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pinetopaz">The Gingerbread Cabin</a> in the White Mountains of Arizona. He was our Christmas gift from the owners and I cherish him. I was right out of High School and he was my first 'real' Christmas decoration. The little boy with the Christmas tree is also from there. I got him because at the time, he reminded me of my little brother. (he's now 21 and waaay taller than me). The Christmas Carol book that he is standing on is an <a href="https://www.usbornebooksandmore.com/">Usborne </a>Illustrated Book and it is B-E-A-UTIFUL!! The little tree with bells is from Tai Pan (2010). The Santa cookie plate and milk mug were inherited from my Grandma. We had one exactly like it growing up and this had been a gift to them from my parents. I was beyond excited when she gave it to me. The Christmas Carol book that he is standing on is an <a href="https://www.usbornebooksandmore.com/">Usborne </a>Illustrated Book and it is B-E-A-UTIFUL!!<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfvgo-gQN8Q/VnDYZ5rZ0JI/AAAAAAAAAJo/FhiXJ5M4kU0/s1600/IMG_2941.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gfvgo-gQN8Q/VnDYZ5rZ0JI/AAAAAAAAAJo/FhiXJ5M4kU0/s640/IMG_2941.JPG" width="480" /></a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This nativity is also a previous gift from my grandmother. I'm not sure how I got so lucky to get this, but I was. It also has a GIANT stable with animals and baskets and a well. It's amazing but I just don't have the real estate in my home to display it. Not safely anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These 2 things are new additions this year. The Sleigh Rides sign was made by me with a stencil made by my neighbor's cousin and pallet boards that I stole from my other neighbor's pallet wall when they were moving out. It was just the top row. They never even noticed! ;) hahaha. Confession: she knew. HE didn't. The crib spring came from Sadie Mae's vintage crib that I just took down a week or so ago. I have seen people display several things on them so when I needed somewhere for incoming Christmas cards, I knew I needed to use this. I clipped the cards on with bow alligator clips because I already had them. They work great! The Merry Christmas sign is from Tai Pan 2010.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Despite the fact that the center of the tree has no lights on right now, I still love it. That little train has been with us through 10 Christmases and 2 little boys. When my "little" brother was 10, he saved and bought this for The Hubs with his own money. Who knew that it would be our dainty daughter that would annihilate it? (yesterday) The back wheel on both the caboose and the dancing Santa car are no longer working. :( Despite that, it still makes a great decoration and if we want it to run and sing, we can always run just the engine and the coal car.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So there you have it! I hope someone finds SOME kind of inspiration from my little home. I reminds me that I don't have to have a mansion with thousands of dollars worth of new decorations every year to love my home. As I mentioned before; it sure warms MY heart. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holidays! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I wanted to follow her direct tutorial but when she mentioned that she cut it out by hand, I decided to "take the easy way out" and use a cutting machine. That being said, the machine was not mine and I have NEVER used one. K. Here goes. </span></div>
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Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-36383840727019600432015-10-07T20:09:00.001-07:002015-10-08T06:56:31.317-07:00My Mother's TechniqueI have an age old trick for packing that seems so simple, you would think everyone would do it for EVERY trip they ever took. My mother taught me this years ago by packing our clothes like this when I was young. It keeps things organized and hassle free. This weekend, my boys and I are traveling to a land far far away to spend time together and be one with nature. (In this family that translates to, "I have an elk tag a couple hrs away and will be gone until said tag is filled or I run out of vacation days." That's how we get our free range, hormone and chemicle free, organic meat.) Anyway... Little #3 will be spending the weekend at Grandma's. To help keep things streamlined and easy peasy for Grandma, I used my mother's technique.<div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FL8TbooF5uA/VhXegky7GmI/AAAAAAAAAG4/GseVxvO5xPw/s640/blogger-image-1529350416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FL8TbooF5uA/VhXegky7GmI/AAAAAAAAAG4/GseVxvO5xPw/s640/blogger-image-1529350416.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A ziploc bag per day, jams, a caboodle and her (current) favorite toy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLD8J6X1UnU/VhXef5E2A3I/AAAAAAAAAGw/QrRU6CCsS6s/s640/blogger-image-94377759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rLD8J6X1UnU/VhXef5E2A3I/AAAAAAAAAGw/QrRU6CCsS6s/s640/blogger-image-94377759.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Each bag has the same items. A shirt, pants, shoes and a bow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-52j1XUMd3zw/VhXefSGm5OI/AAAAAAAAAGo/O10zgb1UN8Q/s640/blogger-image--2080264797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-52j1XUMd3zw/VhXefSGm5OI/AAAAAAAAAGo/O10zgb1UN8Q/s640/blogger-image--2080264797.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Then each bag is marked with the day. Sunday has a bag marked "Sunday Church" and one marked "Sunday Play". This is so fantastic because Grandma literally just has to reach in and grab the bag of the day. No stressing about whether or not it matches or if it is what Mom would have chosen. At the end of the day, just return the dirty clothes to the bag! The best thing about it is that it ensures that you have packed enough clothes and have everything you might need while away from home. I hope this helps someone's life get a little easier the next time they travel. It's been a life saver for me! Thanks mom! </div><br></div></div>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-37841785885620926592015-09-10T05:00:00.000-07:002016-12-06T23:27:08.620-08:00Family Pictures: An Evolution<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's fun to see the progression of our little family in pictures. They are my pride and joy. My life.</div>
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I really wanted our clothes to be subtle this year. Understated. Understated doesn't have to mean boring though. By adding patterns in neutral colors, it kept things from being bland. Stripes, gingham, and a subtle aztec pattern added just the right amount of depth to keep me interested.<br />
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Did I mention our photographer was seriously great!?! We had just met her and when she mentioned she was a budding photographer, I knew we had to take advantage of her talents before she took off back to Idaho. Boy am I glad we did! Seriously, if you're in Eastern Idaho, snag a slot before she's booked! Her info is right <a href="https://www.facebook.com/melhillsphotos?fref=photo" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">What We Wore 2015</span></u><br />
The Hubs: Shirt-Old Navy (similar <a href="https://www.jackthreads.com/goodale/shirts/button-ups/rutledge-large-navy-gingham-shirt/products/155475" target="_blank">here</a>) Jeans-<a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/levis-559-relaxed-straight-jeans/prod.jump?ppId=17b9b73&catId=cat100250010&deptId=dept20000014&topDim=Fit&topDimvalue=relaxed&dimCombo=Fit%7C&dimComboVal=relaxed%7C&currentDim=Fit&currentDimVal=relaxed&_dyncharset=UTF-8" target="_blank">Levis</a>, Shoes-<a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/1901-edison-wingtip-men/3862447?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Chestnut+Nubuck&resultback=1000" target="_blank">1901</a>; Moi: Shirt-Loft (similar <a href="http://www.loft.com/utility-blouse/380567?skuId=19330105&defaultColor=&colorExplode=false&catid=cat640046&priceSort=DESC" target="_blank">here</a>) Skinnies-Old Navy (similar <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1036223&vid=1&pid=781348072" target="_blank">here</a>) Sandals-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067GKH3Q?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p309_d1_i1">Saltwaters</a>, Necklace- <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/82468319/triple-ring-necklace-14k-gold-filled?ref=favs_view_7" target="_blank">Jungwha</a> (3 rings for my 3 babies) Watch- Fossil (similar <a href="https://www.fossil.com/us/en/women/watches/leather/jacqueline-brown-leather-watch-sku-es3708p.html" target="_blank">here</a>); Hunter: Shirt-Target (similar styles <a href="http://www.target.com/c/tops-baby-toddler-boys-clothing/-/N-59yjy#navigation=true&category=59yjy&searchTerm=&view_type=large&sort_by=newest&faceted_value=5uyua&offset=0&pageCount=30&response_group=Items&isLeaf=false&parent_category_id=5xtjb&custom_price=false&min_price=from&max_price=to" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/88238?article=88238-D" target="_blank">here</a>) Shorts- <a href="http://www.hm.com/us/product/21950?article=21950-I#article=21950-I" target="_blank">H&M</a> Shoes-Children's Place (similar <a href="http://www.childrensplace.com/shop/us/p/childrens-shoes-kids-shoes/toddler-boy-clothes/toddler-boy-shoes/Rockstar-Mid-Top-Sneaker-2042811-04" target="_blank">here</a>); Nash: Shirt-<a href="http://www.target.com/p/toddler-boys-tee-shirt-teal/-/A-17224257#prodSlot=_1_8" target="_blank">Target</a>, Shorts-<a href="http://www.crazy8.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446012176&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306261772&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395917465&bmUID=1441946495189&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=" target="_blank">Crazy8</a>, Sandals-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067GKH3Q?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p309_d1_i1" target="_blank">Saltwaters</a>; Sadie: Shirt-<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/130573612/girls-cotton-blouse-with-striped-detail?ref=ss_listing" target="_blank">Swallow's Return</a> (my favorite shirt EVER) Bubble Shorts-Old Navy (similar <a href="http://www.crazy8.com/shop/dept_item.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446009676&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374306261759&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395917465&bmUID=1441947405507&productSizeSelected=0&fit_type=" target="_blank">here</a>) Sandals-<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0067GKH3Q?gwSec=1&redirect=true&ref_=s9_simh_gw_p309_d1_i1" target="_blank">Saltwaters</a><br />
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Not sure if you noticed, but just about EVERYTHING is no longer availabe. Wanna know why!?! We already had ALL of it!!! I did not have to go out and purchase a single thing for our pictures this year! As much fun as it is to go shopping (believe you me!) it was FANTASTIC to be able to walk into each of our closets and find clothes that were picture ready! Give it a try. You might surprise yourself.<br />
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2008-<a href="http://www.targetportraits.com/portrait-offers?gclid=CLOjlreo68cCFZRgfgodtvMJzw">Target Portrait Studio</a></div>
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2009 & 2010- Cami @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/captivtaedcandids/timeline">Captivated Candids</a></div>
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2014- Bob Kaufman (also did our wedding photos 10 years ago)</div>
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2015- Melissa @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/melhillsphotos?fref=ts">Melissa Hill Photography</a> (was in AZ for a short while, but is back in Eastern Idaho. I'm hoping she comes back to us!)</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you ever been so out of your groove that you just don't know who you are anymore? I have. After having baby Sadie, I had some pretty severe late onset Postpartum Depression. It was bizarre and uncomfortable and something that I may or may not go into detail about later. Ya know, if I want to feel all exposed and vulnerable. Long story short, baby girl is almost 2 and I am just now starting to feel like myself again. In light of me feeling a little more normal and excited about life, I decided to finally share pictures of her nursery. They are pictures that I took with my phone when it was first completed but they are the best I have of the original nursery that I love so much. I hope you enjoy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is obviously after the furniture was in, but I hadn't even taken my sewing equipment out yet, but this was the first time it felt like a nursery. The crib was my cousins' in the 70's and somehow I was lucky enough to inherit it. (It had something to do with having 2 children 53 weeks apart, making it a week after my husband graduated from college. We were broke to say the least and my Uncle wanted this out of his garage. YES PLEASE! Luckiest find EVER! It just makes me happy. The dresser was a FB find for $10. It was a bit rough when I got it and this is 'after' its SECOND makeover, both by me. The top knobs are from Hobby Lobby to add some sparkle, but the rest are original to the dresser.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is our little Sadie Mae when we brought her home from the hospital. She spent 9 days in the NICU and I wanted her home so badly! When they finally said she could come home, she was a whopping 4 lbs 6oz and I sudenly turned to panic! "Sooo, the nurses are coming with us right?" It wasn't so. We were left to care for this tiny tiny human all by ourselves. Good thing she had a spectacular nursery to come home to. Am I right!?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">She was born at the end of November so at Christmas time, I brought a little in to her so that she could feel the warmth of Christmas from her little sanctuary. (The flowers were from her shower that was held AFTER she was home from the hospital. Those things happen when your baby comes 6 weeks early.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Tah Dah! This was the view as you walk into the nursery. I was worried about how tiny this room is but it fit everything quite nicely and was cozy without being cramped. The bees were a labor of love that made me want to K. I. double L something! We'll get into that ordeal later. I made the ticking stripe crib skirt and the bumper. My little sister bought me the German tack cloth fabric on etsy as a gift that turned into a beautiful bumper, if I do say so myself. The curtains were a clearance find at a store closing sale. It's a gauze type fabric and is just light and feminine. I think total the fabric was about $5. STEAL!! I purchased the chair through a FB forum for $60. The mirror was from HomeGoods and the 'Sadie' banner was made by my friend <a href="http://thehouseonstanford.com/">Kristie</a> that was a co-host for my shower. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> I recently added this print from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlekitdesign">Little Kit Design</a> to her room. Her prints are fantastic and hand drawn or painted. psst... She did my blog makeover too! She's just bursting with talent, that one. Anywho, Sadie is in the 3% of other babies her age but is as fierce as could be. It's true what they say about redheads. Strong-headed but ever so loving. (When she wants to be.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This foild cutout of the Gilbert, AZ Mormon Temple is also from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/littlekitdesign">Little Kit Design</a>. I'm telling you, ooozing with talent. The Matryoshka nesting dolls were a gift from my brother. He served a mission for our church in Ukraine and brought these back for me. I adore them! The tiny bird print I got for free at a shop in Helena, MT. There's a train tour downtown and you get a bunch of free stuff from shops in the area if you take the tour. The tour itself is worth it, but seriously, this tiny bird painting made my life. I purchased it when I was still pregnant and didn't yet know what I was having. I kept it in a super safe place because it was perfect for the nursery. The little butterfly was added just a few weeks ago. I purchased it on a recent anniversary trip with The Hubs to Seattle. It just screamed Sadie!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The two prints on the left are from <a href="https://riflepaperco.com/shop/art-prints/">Rifle Paper Co.</a> and used to hang on the right. pssst. They're having a sale right now! I moved them over when I added the Fierce print.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So there you have it. My favorite room in the house. Thus far anyway. Walking in here makes me happy and genuinely proud of myself. It's one of the few rooms in my home that are actually finished and I don't anticipate changing it <strike>that much</strike> any time soon. For reals. I went to take the crib down the other day to make room for a toddler bed and I started to cry. I became THAT mom and I couldn't do it. When you know that it's your last baby, things like taking the crib down are all of a sudden so significant. So for now...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Preparing for Valentine's Day? I'm not one to go all crazy with my food for each holiday, but I think I'll be trying at least one of these this year! After all, Valentine's Day is on a Saturday this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Red Velvet Pancakes; <a href="http://www.southernliving.com/food/how-to/red-velvet-pancakes-video">Southern Living</a> (there's even a how to video!!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Two Toned Heart Pancakes: Your Commissary Insider via <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2011/08/super-fun-breakfast-ideas-perfect-for-back-to-school-saturday-inspiration-and-ideas.html">By Stephanie Lynn</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Links to Love: <a href="https://thepapermama.com/2013/02/links-to-love-for-valentines-day/">The Paper Mama</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Roasted Heart Potatoes: <a href="http://www.hanielas.com/2012/01/delicious-roasted-potatoes.html#.VNEd6Gh4p4c">Haniela's</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heart Cinnamon Rolls: <a href="http://poppiesatplay.blogspot.com/2010/02/think-about-it-thursday_11.html">Poppies at Play</a> (Whether or not I make these for Valentine's Day has yet to be determined. I <i>will</i>, however, be making my next batch of cinnamon rolls like this regardless of when it is!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heart Toast: <a href="http://onelittleproject.com/valentines-day-heart-toast/">One Little Project</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pink Ribbon Cinnamon Rolls: <a href="http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/2012/09/30/pink-ribbon-cinnamon-rolls-for-national-breast-cancer-awareness-month/">Love From the Oven</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">These were actually made for Pink Ribbon Month but they would be perfect for Valentine's Day too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Valentine's Day Egg in the Basket: <a href="http://www.reclaimingprovincial.com/2012/01/22/egg-in-the-basket/">Reclaiming Provincial</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Strawberry Crepes: <a href="http://utahmunchies.blogspot.com/2013/01/strawberry-crepes-valentine-breakfast.html?m=0">Utah Munchies</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Heart Shaped French Toast and Berries: <a href="http://www.aprettycoollife.com/2012/01/from-valentines-past.html">A Pretty Cool Life</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have not decided which one yet, but I'll let you know how it goes! I might even get crazy and try a few!</span></div>
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Ya know when you have a plan for a room or project and then you steer off course for the silliest little thing and it blows the whole thing up in your face? Yeah, me too. You’ll quickly realize why I called this “progress”. I haven’t been able to wrap my head around my master bedroom and have been wingin it ever since I bought a duvet because it was on sale. Let me tell you my friends, DO NOT settle for something just because it is on sale! Don’t get me wrong. I love a good sale and this room is lovely. It would make a lot of people VERY happy. I recognize that. I ALSO recognize the fact that as I get older, the more of a brat I have become. I wants what I wants and this ain’t it! So here is a view of the progression of the room. <br />
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The first thing that I did was get actual night stands. <em>You</em> say dresser, <em>I</em> say nightstand. I also got these loverly lamps that I am IN. LOVE. WITH. Needless to say, those won’t be changing.<br />
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Here is the duvet that I bought. I actually purchased this one in an attempt to recover from buying the wrong one before this one. (Have no fear, those are BOTH gone and I FINALLY have the one I wanted in the first place) If you take a peek at the nightstand, those are the lamps that I replaced.<br />
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Curtains Part I<br />
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Aaaah yes. That’s better! But there was <em>something</em> missing. A STENCIL! duh!<br />
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I moved my nursery glider into the corner and I love it! It also had a fiddle leaf fig friend. For a while.<br />
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Now this dresser lives there. She’s a beaut right? Except I hate the knobs and she’s getting <em>another</em> makeover. SOON! I’ll be posting about that later when it’s done for reals.<br />
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And finally, here is the stencil wall that I slapped up there. Call me crazy, but I’m painting over it in about a month. I LOVE the stencil, but I hate the colors and the direction that this room went. For ME. I’ve been in a transitional state recently where I’m wanting to go a little more modern and a little less tradition. Lets call it Moditional. I already have several things in line to help with my bedroom facelift Part 501. There’s much to do and I’ll be posting along the way. </div>
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1. Bed-purchased through a <em>hunting</em> forum that The Hubs belongs to </div>
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3. Lamps-<a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" target="_blank">HomeGoods</a> </div>
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4. Curtains Part I- <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" target="_blank">HomeGoods</a></div>
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5. Curtains Part II-<a href="http://www.homegoods.com/" target="_blank">HomeGoods</a> </div>
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This room is the first room that you see when you enter my home. It has seen a lot of changes over the past 3 years, but as of today, this is how it sits. I have been planning, plotting, window shopping and designing this room (and the rest of the house) for years and I'm very pleased with the end results. Who am I kidding? This is the "for now" reveal. Enjoy!</div>
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So there it is. My front living room from the day we moved in 3 years ago, to today. It was the first room in my house to be “done” and I love it. Sometimes when the rest of my house is a <strike>lot</strike> little chaotic, I come in here to just sit and relax. It is the one room in the house that I know will always be clean. It’s not too </div>
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Source list coming soon!</div>
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I went out the other day with my neighbor Kim after a much needed Birthday lunch with the girls! We went to At Home. It hasn't been around these parts very long, but it's a great store for just about anything you could think of! Check out some of my finds!</div>
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This mirror was probably my favorite find! My friend standing by the mirror is prob 5'9" just to give you a point of reference. I've seen similar mirrors from big name design stores for easily TRIPLE the amount. This bad boy was only $199!!!</div>
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I love the shape of this mirror. The curves are beautiful. It is exactly what I have been looking for for above my dresser. At only $99, it's definitely on my radar!</div>
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This soft pink beauty is ideal for any little girl's room or even a bathroom. </div>
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This grayish, bluish, gunmetal, distressed beauty, would be perfect for above my BED! I love me a good mirror. </div>
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Do I even need to explain why this little lovely was added to the list? Gold, curves, detail. Nough said. </div>
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I couldn't resist this modern, zebra wood, white pleather, pedestal, swivel chair. Did I mention it's also super comfy? I think it will be the perfect addition to my guest room/office makeover!</div>
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Last, but not least, my shadow. We're connected at the hip, she and I. </div>
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I know they’ve been around for AGES, but a I have noticed that everyone and their mother are adding them to their nurseries. I absolutely LOVE it! Here are a few beautiful spaces that have followed the trend and “NAILED IT”!</div>
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Shae McGee Design via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=111546" target="_blank">DecorPad</a></div>
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Meredith Heron Design via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=117261&index=17&currentPage=0&spaceId=25" target="_blank">DecorPad</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.ashleeraubach.com/#/INTERIORS/INTERIORS/29/" target="_blank">Ashlee Rauback Photography</a></div>
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Dylan's Nursery: Jennifer Jones of Niche Interiors via: <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/template-kids-tour-title-nursery-tour-room-tour-etc_3-182980" target="_blank">apartment therapy</a></div>
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Knox’s Nursery: <a href="http://honeyandfitz.com/2010/11/03/knoxs-nursery/" target="_blank">Honey and Fitz</a> </div>
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Harlan's Nursery: <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-fresh-take-on-feminine-for-harlans-nursery-my-room-205343">apartment therapy</a></div>
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Madelyn's Nursery: <a href="http://projectnursery.com/2014/01/create-a-library-wall/#" target="_blank">Project Nursery</a></div>
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Zoe's Nursery: <a href="http://346living.com/2012/10/17/zoes-nursery/" target="_blank">346 Living</a></div>
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Reed’s Nursery: <a href="http://honeyandfitz.com/2013/05/10/reeds-nursery/" target="_blank">Honey and Fitz</a> </div>
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I don’t think this needs any explanation. These designers found ways to make poufs work in every color of the rainbow. The pouf is a great way to add a punch of personality to any room, but is particularly perfect for plopping (say that 5 times fast!) your feet on for those midnight feedings. My only question is, why didn’t <em>I</em> have one in mine?</div>
Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-57851242068682457212014-09-22T10:54:00.001-07:002014-09-22T11:36:30.718-07:00All New Look<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">I’ve gotta say, when I set out to have my blog overhauled, I had some ideas, but </span><a href="http://www.picsoandrea.com/search/label/about%20me" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">Andrea</span></a><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;"> with </span><a href="http://www.picsoandrea.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">Pics-O-Andrea</span></a><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;"> really brought it to life. It turned out Just how I had imagined. She’s a bit fabulous. So why the sudden change? I’m on a journey to find me again and I’m hoping that blogging about the things that I love will help. I have been accused of being a pathological “window shopper” and take my sweet time putting things together at home. It is the most accurate accusation ever! Part of my problem is budget. Whose isn’t, right? Another problem is that I have so many ideas ping ponging around in my brain that I have to peruse EVERY store on the planet to get it just right for me. There are a few problems with this. 1. I tend to change things up before a room has even been finished. I usually think, “Well it’s not finished, so I’m not changing an entirely finished room so it’s not as big of a deal.” That’s rationalization at its best! 2. I would probably save money in the long run if I just finished one thing through to the end. I have this one room in my house that I consider “done”. (For now. hehe) I LOVE it and have loved it for some time now. So I know that if I just finish, I have the ability to love it without a need to constantly change it. That’s what the next project is for right? So the point of ALL of that is that I’m going to take you on my window shopping journey and hopefully be able to finish some things along the way. I hope you’ll hang in there and tag along. So here’s what’s new.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">The first major change is the overall look of the blog. (In case you hadn’t noticed) Again, </span><a href="http://www.picsoandrea.com/search/label/about%20me" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">Andrea</span></a><span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;"> did a fabulous job drawing “My San Pedro House”. Yes, that’s my house! Although I don’t have a proper “headshot” this will have to do for now. At least it has some pretties to keep me company until I can get some individual photos take. Not sure why, maybe because it feels utterly awkward, but I have never asked the photographer to take an individual photo of me before. I suppose it’s time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">One major change is that I’m going to <em>actually</em> be posting my home tour. I fell like I finally have enough of my house “done” to finally post some pictures. As I mentioned, I am an A.D.D. shopper/decorator so it has taken some time to get things comfortable around these parts. So for sure keep your eyes open for that!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">I’ve got a list of things from ALL over my house that have been DIY’d that I’ll be posting here. Some of it will be tutorials with tips that I’ve gathered along the way, and some will just be the before and afters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">This one is probably my favorite! Because of my addiction to window shopping, I tend to find REALLY good deals on things. Including amazing “Bulk Trash” finds. I love to shop and I love a good deal even MORE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">Last, but not least, is my social media links. You can now find me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, Bloglovin, email and (Coming Soon) Etsy with just one click!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Bookman Old Style;">After having baby #3 last year, I’m finally ready to get to blogging again. For me. I am in desperate need to accomplish something. If for now that means writing for my own enjoyment, then that’s good enough for me. I hope you can gain something from my blog in some way or another. Check back for some great finds, DIY’s and perhaps more about me than you ever cared to know.</span></div>
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Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-65087160584116098652014-08-25T15:38:00.001-07:002014-09-22T10:56:29.824-07:00How I picture It<div style="text-align: center;">
I was going through old drafts for my blog and came across this little gem. I'm not really sure why it took my over a year to post. Oh wait. It probably has something to do with the whole, having a baby thing. I kind of fell off the face of the Earth for a while. Anywho. Here it is for your amusement.<br />
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My house is a constant work-in-progress. (As is everyone's) I've been working on ideas for my front entry for quite some time now and here are my inspiration photos with a narrative of what I drew me in from each one.</div>
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The black door is what really draws my eye to this one. It pops against the crisp white entry and looks classic. </div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"> I love this DIY table. I've been oogling it for decades! Kay. Maybe not THAT long, but you catch my drift. It is modern but inexpensive! Win Win!</span></div>
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Under said table, I would really like a bench. It would serve 2 purposes. 1. It would be an obvious way to add some interest. Obviously this one is simple in design, but it would be easy enough to get one with a pattern. 2. It's an entry. People typically take off and put on shoes in an entry. A bench would provide a convenient place to do so. </div>
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Other than the obvious gorgeousness of this entry, I love the garden stools flanking the table. Other than decoration, I'm certain they serve little purpose. Nonetheless, I want my blue one in my entry.</div>
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I love a good wainscoting! I mean, who doesn't?! This picture frame molding is perfection. From the tall base, to the chunky chair rail. This is my top choice for my entry wall. </div>
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This 2 tier board and batten is a really close 2nd. It still has the tall base and chunky chair rail. I also love the picture rail at the top and the added dimension with the row of square molding above the rail. Decisions. Desicions.</div>
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Everyone needs an over-sized Gold framed mirror in their entry. Including me!</div>
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Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-74478331715847194842014-08-25T14:22:00.003-07:002014-09-22T10:57:01.370-07:00House Tour: In My Own Style<div align="center">
Today's home Feature is of Diane's home from <a href="http://inmyownstyle.com/2013/06/house-tour-2013.html">In My Own Style</a>. To check out more details of her home, be sure to visit her <a href="http://inmyownstyle.com/">blog</a>!</div>
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Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-88094292766590511552014-06-17T10:58:00.001-07:002014-09-22T10:59:34.492-07:00The Guest Room<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12768463/?claim=yb7cbjs3z3t">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This room has been a complete work in progress since The Hubs inherited his high school bedroom set and turned a room in our house into a guest room. Don’t EEEVEN get me started on the fact that I USED to have a craft room. I decided instead to begin a mini makeover on the room and this is the result as of yet. It still needs some accessories here and there as well as some other changes that I have in mind. For now, this is our guest room and I’m very pleased with the progress.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This room used to be Hunter's room so here goes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There was waaay too much orange stained oak in this room. (Much like the rest of the house.) There was only so much I could do at one time without giving The Hubs a heart attack.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">(this desk had got to CHANGE)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So that’s the guest room thus far. I still have plans for the built in, desk, accessorizing the walls, etc. It is a VAST improvement and will only get better from here! I’ll keep you posted with details from the progress that I’ve made, as well as changes as they come. I can’t wait to see it transform even more!</span><br />
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Here are a couple photos that made me smile during this wonderfully hectic weekend. The spaces are beautiful and serene.</div>
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Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-20003190538934802172014-04-30T15:15:00.000-07:002014-06-09T18:25:31.495-07:00A Breath of Fresh Air<span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I first started this post, it had been less than a year since we had moved into our home. Since then, the main bathroom has undergone a few updates. Here is the bathroom in pictures. </span><br/><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br/></span><br/><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First we have the Yellow Canary </span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/dscn0628.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/77edf-dscn0628.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"></div><br/><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Then the bathroom went stark white so you open your eyes upon entry.</span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/7ba07-1012011523.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/7ba07-1012011523.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/5e443-1012012022.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/5e443-1012012022.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="480" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was channeling my tribal heritage (and Mandi from <a href="http://www.vintagerevivals.com/2012/07/stamped-tribal-triangle-chain-wall.html" target="_blank">Vintage Revivals</a>) when I made this shower curtain. (More on that later)</span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/fecc5-0910121606.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/fecc5-0910121606.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Then I added some Board and Batten</span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/44178-0913121553.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/44178-0913121553.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></div><br/><div style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Finally, once I decided I wasn't a <a href="http://www.vintagerevivals.com/about" target="_blank">Mandi Goubler</a> (I LOVE her, but i'm not her), I came to terms with my actual style and landed on this. It makes me so happy to see this bathroom now. Don't get me wrong, the other options were great and I loved them all for a time. This final scheme, however, is the serenity with a pop of fun that I needed. I mean, who doesn't love fireworks on their shower curtain!?!</span></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/919f1-0329131323.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2014/04/919f1-0329131323.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="640" border="0" /></span></a></div><br/><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br/></span><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These projects are, after all, a way to discover me, my style and what works for our everyday. I'll show some How to's and How don'ts on the different stages of this bathroom. If you're lucky, I might also share my big plans for the future. Well they're not that big; maybe 12"x12" is all.</span><br/><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br/></span>Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-18423959798142622942013-04-01T06:00:00.000-07:002014-06-09T18:25:31.569-07:00House Tour: The Hunted Interior<div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;">As of lately I have a new favorite blogger home. <a href="http://thehuntedinterior.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Hunted Interior</a>. I'm sure you've seen her around town, but I have to share her home since I've been ogling over it for months and months and months. Her home feels alive. Looking at the photos of her home, I feel like I can feel the movement and life of this home. <a href="http://thehuntedinterior.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html" target="_blank">Kristin Jackson</a> is the fabulous blogger/designer behind this home and has talent indeed. She uses color without feeling like you just stepped into a crayola factory. Her home feels mature, yet comfy cozy. Just the kind of place I could live. 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style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;" href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/e06a6-img_2350.jpg"><img src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/e06a6-img_2350.jpg?w=200" alt="" width="426" height="640" border="0" /></a></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"></div><br/><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;">Be sure to check out her blog! She has some fantastic tutorials to share as well as more of this fabulous home.</div>Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-41607045029220360082013-03-30T12:47:00.000-07:002014-06-09T18:25:31.582-07:00Easter Eve<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we went to a neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt. Daddy was even there this year. </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bk1ZDvI284k/UVdBP4SJpSI/AAAAAAAAE6w/3MrZ2SZAEOw/s1600-h/DSCN2005%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2005" border="0" height="481" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-7LSvfTeQk6k/UVdBQlAC3UI/AAAAAAAAE64/Pi6JdS_fbfQ/DSCN2005_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2005" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I snoozed my alarm 3 times this morning before I finally dragged my sorry keester out of bed. You see, the festivities started at 8:30, but if you wanted a primo spot for the egg frenzy, you needed to be there early. Which meant an early rise. I was up at 6:30 on a Saturday morning to go to the park. (I must really love my littles)</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GswCEnTNDLc/UVdBRl0Ne6I/AAAAAAAAE7A/ak8wIUmn7ew/s1600-h/DSCN2008%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2008" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-bD0oiM67uew/UVdBSMIN5sI/AAAAAAAAE7I/kXpBfR5TD_A/DSCN2008_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2008" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-c8RnDFQCd1s/UVdBTI_zbaI/AAAAAAAAE7Q/xPZQv7xTxs8/s1600-h/DSCN2007%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2007" border="0" height="481" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zJMPRkpNLC0/UVdBTvtnj2I/AAAAAAAAE7Y/ajk6t2W0op4/DSCN2007_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2007" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As we pulled into the park I read the sign advertising the event for the day. Turns out things didn't start until 9! We were there a full hour early. Because the boys were clearly dressed for play, they spent about 45 minutes on the playground. Most of which I spent waiting in line for their darling little lady bug balloon animals.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-xPHkWuClj3Y/UVdBUb3lNkI/AAAAAAAAE7g/iS5EW5xj05U/s1600-h/DSCN2011%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2011" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-QzmgZYnWDGU/UVdBU08FQJI/AAAAAAAAE7o/lBVghg5RLRA/DSCN2011_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2011" width="481" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-jGBlLVyessE/UVdBV9jgkHI/AAAAAAAAE7w/yxao5wv11K8/s1600-h/DSCN2013%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2013" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-INL_gEdMt7Y/UVdBWsxVSeI/AAAAAAAAE74/aWLmYO4sTcw/DSCN2013_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2013" width="481" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When it was finally time for the <strike>reaping</strike> egg hunt, everyone stampeded to the hunting grounds. The group in charge of the egg hunt marks off this HUGE section of an open grass field in the park. Everyone has to stay behind the markers while they dump giant garbage bags full of eggs onto the ground. Then on "ready, set, go" it's a free for all. (Luckily it's broken into age groups.) My boys misunderstood what was meant when daddy told them to run to the middle to grab eggs since they were older and the little ones would be collecting what was right in front of them. They just kept running and ended up with 2 eggs each. They got to go again with the next group and this time mama was there to help. We didn't make out like bandits, but they sure had fun!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-q0UonahDoxs/UVdBXRj3vVI/AAAAAAAAE8A/t7rH6r4SIBo/s1600-h/DSCN2001%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img alt="DSCN2001" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--g3d0jkKHMA/UVdBX1hVykI/AAAAAAAAE8I/xaSw0gdYwfA/DSCN2001_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="DSCN2001" width="481" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bowties: c/o <a href="http://www.uptown-boys.com/" target="_blank">Uptown-Boys</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These boys just kill me. I love them to the moon and back.</span></div>Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-36590847719675798692013-03-21T23:36:00.000-07:002014-06-09T18:25:31.656-07:00Etsy Roundup: Have an Easter Basket. . . or 20<div align="center">I always love to see what people do for the major Holidays. From mantel décor to tablescapes. It seems around blogland things can get pretty intense. Around our little abode however, we keep things a bit simpler. Including Easter. Talking with the Hubs in regards to such a thing, we decided to keep this holiday in particular, focused on the reason for the season. The <a href="http://mormon.org/jesus-christ" target="_blank">life and resurrection of Jesus Christ</a>. Having said that, we still like to keep things festive. Simple, but festive. Simple however, does not mean boring! The boys will still receive a visit from the Easter bunny, which means they’ll need baskets for their eggs! Feast your eyes on these vintage beauties.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DpdYdzBtGuA/UUv7jSlMf2I/AAAAAAAAExg/nymsxaOJao0/s1600-h/il_570xN.233059704%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.233059704" border="0" height="425" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E3MAdljFRgQ/UUv7jzvZcZI/AAAAAAAAExo/YFGqsgIsBtk/il_570xN.233059704_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.233059704" width="640" /></a><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EO25jLPtgUA/UUv7kW_FEtI/AAAAAAAAExw/bJvKp3eOGx8/s1600-h/il_570xN.438574416_7njc%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.438574416_7njc" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VlHqGrSywGE/UUv7k48LnbI/AAAAAAAAEx4/v2lsHwV4Mks/il_570xN.438574416_7njc_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.438574416_7njc" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a 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src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8khRAV0wQks/UUv70dl9N9I/AAAAAAAAE1o/d2ZvGa9-KZY/il_570xN.439798462_jwrl_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.439798462_jwrl" width="481" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DoRFK14ITWU/UUv702kvtKI/AAAAAAAAE1w/n6mdmSBhxpI/s1600-h/il_570xN.439902467_92jc%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.439902467_92jc" border="0" height="428" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-v0fWuCUJ138/UUv71uGWwwI/AAAAAAAAE14/l77tAGWsyg0/il_570xN.439902467_92jc_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.439902467_92jc" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-R5kkGigpRXo/UUv71xGwG1I/AAAAAAAAE2A/gn9MQ-ad-9A/s1600-h/il_570xN.440370789_71vt%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.440370789_71vt" border="0" height="428" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-34EM-tDkzXA/UUv72RK4qlI/AAAAAAAAE2I/E5TbOKfth-g/il_570xN.440370789_71vt_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.440370789_71vt" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wVyCQYBvEPI/UUv72zwCASI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/tFQvxlz-qjI/s1600-h/il_570xN.439369159_1pao%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="il_570xN.439369159_1pao" border="0" height="517" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-lFsZv0EHn44/UUv73avK8dI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/nrNAXhBrTbA/il_570xN.439369159_1pao_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="il_570xN.439369159_1pao" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/71457609/vintage-wire-clam-basket-new-england?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">1</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126597404/blue-vintage-easter-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">2</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/84972622/round-vintage-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">3</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/88032713/vintage-fenton-milk-glass-hobnail-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">4</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/82589517/vintage-reed-baskets-set-of-2?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">5</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/96517727/vintage-basket-with-handle-mexico?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">6</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/100989300/reserved-for-oregonsmiles-antique?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">7</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/104802413/vintage-handmade-buttocks-basketgood?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">8</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/71481000/vintage-blue-handpainted-chinese-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">9</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126633792/vintage-easter-egg-shaped-wicker-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">10</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126703750/hand-woven-shaker-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">11</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126716076/vintage-yellow-egg-basket-farmhouse?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">12</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126735602/fenton-silver-crest-7-inch-applied?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">13</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126789551/grand-opening-sale-handmade-stick-and?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">14</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126904118/vintage-wire-easter-basket-for-eggs?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">15</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126909748/vintage-swedish-pine-basket-pine-wood?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">16</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126923864/vintage-handmade-corncob-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">17</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126948456/vintage-wire-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">18</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/127076672/wire-basket-vintage-wire-basket-fruit?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">19</a>.<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/126803472/vintage-wire-egg-basket-easter-basket?ref=usr_faveitems" target="_blank">20</a>.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">A pretty vintage basket will add just the right touch to any Easter setting. Simple or Grand. </div>Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-53556338731248614212013-03-07T23:21:00.000-08:002014-06-09T18:25:31.668-07:00New Blog Page: Thrifted GoodnessIn case you missed it. . .<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/3442b-newpage.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/3442b-newpage.jpg?w=300" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><br />I added a new page to the blog! Here is where I’ve compiled a list of thrifted goodies that can be spotted throughout my home. I included Where I got them and the price I paid. Some of them I’m still shocked about even though it might not be in my house anymore.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"><a href="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/ab1b0-thrifted.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="http://mysanpedrohouse.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/ab1b0-thrifted.jpg?w=300" width="640" /></a></div><br />Feelin thrifty? Send me your thrifted item makeover and I’ll feature it here on the blog!!!<br /><br />BTW-You’ll want to stay tuned. I have some huge things happening at my house right now. I mean HUGE cha cha cha changes! ha. I could resist.Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854930831762659352.post-15181732678162544242013-02-28T00:00:00.000-08:002014-06-09T18:25:31.742-07:0017 St Patty’s Day Crafts<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">If you’ve ever met me or have even just seen a picture of me, you may have noticed that I’m a fun sized redhead. In case that went over your head faster than a 747: “fun sized” referring to a fun sized candy bar. As in short. As in 4’11” short. I’m pretty Irish. Like, friends made traps for me on the playground in elementary school trying to find my gold, kind of Irish. I wear my Irish heritage proudly. So much so, that Santa even knows to bring us a potato in our stockings to remind us of the tragedy known as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Famine_(Ireland)" target="_blank">Irish Potato Famine</a> (it’s a real thing, I swear!) and to remind us to be grateful of the wonderful things we have been blessed with. That kind of proud. Anywho, in honor of said proudness, I give you 17 awesome and easy crafts for St. Patrick’s Day. Some you can do with the kiddos and some are to Irishify your lovely abode.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-IRzOJ69B6B8/USsJ6Vjnh_I/AAAAAAAAEas/2475DpvzqUQ/s1600-h/IMG_0372_edited-webcopy%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="IMG_0372_edited-webcopy" border="0" height="436" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ASSZOAokY7k/USsJ7KEXhjI/AAAAAAAAEa0/B567BDSVyDs/IMG_0372_edited-webcopy_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="IMG_0372_edited-webcopy" width="640" /></span></a><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2011/02/subway-art-lucky.html" target="_blank">Subway Art</a> AND <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-day-decor.html" target="_blank">Green Vases</a> from <a href="http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Eighteen25</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-hiv2eBacLsw/USsJ7koGYlI/AAAAAAAAEa8/TFVC0NPXfYw/s1600-h/4117_031209_colorcarnations_xl%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="4117_031209_colorcarnations_xl" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-0YeINDmWrGI/USsJ8DR3WZI/AAAAAAAAEbE/I9Ur304eNm4/4117_031209_colorcarnations_xl_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="4117_031209_colorcarnations_xl" width="512" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/274735/st-patricks-day-crafts-and-decorations/@center/307033/spring-holidays#/270608" target="_blank">Died Carnations</a> from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/marthastewart.com" target="_blank">Martha Stewart</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We used to do this as a kid and it was so fun to watch the transformation over time. The cool thing is that this can be done with any color.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-60lEb8FIhes/USsJ8t-lYXI/AAAAAAAAEbM/qGBCrSo6mQQ/s1600-h/bdp_0425%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="bdp_0425" border="0" height="427" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-iFSSVl9AdeQ/USsJ9NvFFHI/AAAAAAAAEbU/NX4XhhDsuk8/bdp_0425_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="bdp_0425" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://mommyapolis.com/hands-on/fruit-loop-rainbow/" target="_blank">Fruit Loop Rainbow</a> from <a href="http://mommyapolis.com/" target="_blank">Mommyapolis</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-i66rIE5opHM/USsJ9p97RpI/AAAAAAAAEbc/DpUdO_EokFA/s1600-h/craft%252520ideas%252520002%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="craft ideas 002" border="0" height="406" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-voXaMjLirBw/USsJ-BJ4fFI/AAAAAAAAEbk/qiePollBnfo/craft%252520ideas%252520002_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="craft ideas 002" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://undermypolkadotumbrella.blogspot.com/2011/02/kiss-meim-irish.html" target="_blank">Kiss Me I’m Irish</a> from <a href="http://undermypolkadotumbrella.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Under My Umbrella</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0QTiF2mPbSg/USsJ--sD7wI/AAAAAAAAEbs/8riGQZyv6WI/s1600-h/shamrock%252520cinnamon%252520rolls%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="shamrock cinnamon rolls" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZgmhOj5ongQ/USsJ_lW51-I/AAAAAAAAEb0/DLzjV2GkaYk/shamrock%252520cinnamon%252520rolls_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="shamrock cinnamon rolls" width="626" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/2013/02/shamrock-cinnamon-roll-recipe.html#more" target="_blank">Shamrock Cinnamon Rolls</a> from Be <a href="http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com/" target="_blank">Different Act Normal</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-n0-He62zb80/USsJ_9aWzdI/AAAAAAAAEb8/9ElqP9J1iiQ/s1600-h/mplateleprechaun2%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="mplateleprechaun2" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2wGa4-kwLhk/USsKAWRtU6I/AAAAAAAAEcE/dEPWOBj39F4/mplateleprechaun2_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="mplateleprechaun2" width="499" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.dltk-holidays.com/patrick/mplateleprechaun2.htm" target="_blank">Leprechaun Plate Face</a> from <a href="http://www.dltk-kids.com/" target="_blank">DLTK</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-37e5vP90g48/USsKBFkAEWI/AAAAAAAAEcM/S_DBU-wd_9g/s1600-h/IMG_9385%252520copyWEB%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="IMG_9385 copyWEB" border="0" height="427" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-02_ecvy0W_k/USsKBosuIvI/AAAAAAAAEcU/fqemLZGQjvA/IMG_9385%252520copyWEB_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="IMG_9385 copyWEB" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/2011/03/simple-st-patricks-day-banner.html" target="_blank">St Patrick’s Day Bunting</a> from <a href="http://www.simpleasthatblog.com/" target="_blank">Simple as That</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-POt5KjPy1JI/USsKCYoGBoI/AAAAAAAAEcc/GHkvOjXOXJE/s1600-h/Original_St-Patricks-Day-Kim-Stoebauger-Cupcake-Toppers-3_s3x4_lg%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-n-zlRGI70XA/USsKCysrqvI/AAAAAAAAEck/lGcVuqeQIqs/Original_St-Patricks-Day-Kim-Stoebauger-Cupcake-Toppers-3_s3x4_lg_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="" width="480" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/6-easy-handmade-ideas-for-st-patricks-day/pictures/index.html" target="_blank">Cupcake Toppers</a> from <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/" target="_blank">HGTV</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-dMWte6fNzV8/USsKDfV_TiI/AAAAAAAAEcs/td5UKr8tuio/s1600-h/Rainbow%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Rainbow 1" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iTJeZF_SlYA/USsKD-2gnrI/AAAAAAAAEc0/PZFaX2Z3xPM/Rainbow%2525201_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="Rainbow 1" width="428" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/st-patricks-day-craft-rainbow-friendship-bracelets/" target="_blank">Rainbow Friendship Bracelets</a> from <a href="http://alphamom.com/" target="_blank">Alphamom</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-I1WYVyLlSJA/USsKEq2kTWI/AAAAAAAAEc8/9FlzH2Er9cg/s1600-h/saintpatricks1%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="saintpatricks1" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OCuOuq9Qp8M/USsKFMgrszI/AAAAAAAAEdE/0FX63hee7uM/saintpatricks1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="saintpatricks1" width="476" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/happy-st-patricks-day/" target="_blank">Leprechaun Lime</a> Punch from <a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/" target="_blank">Pizzazzerie</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dut4dQPccv4/USsKGJkir_I/AAAAAAAAEdM/8llMCfKxvvk/s1600-h/Shamrock%252520St.%252520Patricks%252520Day%252520ombre%252520specimen%252520art%252520by%252520Lolly%252520Jane%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="Shamrock St. Patricks Day ombre specimen art by Lolly Jane" border="0" height="452" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-E6WLoI0ns2w/USsKGiI0CzI/AAAAAAAAEdU/DzAlRQCzLPU/Shamrock%252520St.%252520Patricks%252520Day%252520ombre%252520specimen%252520art%252520by%252520Lolly%252520Jane_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="Shamrock St. Patricks Day ombre specimen art by Lolly Jane" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lollyjane.com/shamrock-ombre-specimen-art/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Shamrock Ombre Specimen Art</span></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-GEO2MSeLJeI/USsKHKdkCqI/AAAAAAAAEdc/zWKJL1_3nkg/s1600-h/sm-treasure-hunt-shamrock-1%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="sm-treasure-hunt-shamrock-1" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-OU01Hid5Lc0/USsKHkejDBI/AAAAAAAAEdk/kDjSKbo8nl8/sm-treasure-hunt-shamrock-1_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="sm-treasure-hunt-shamrock-1" width="624" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/2011/03/leprechaun-treasure-hunt-follow-the-colors-of-the-rainbow-free-downloads.html" target="_blank">Leprechaun Treasure Hunt</a> from <a href="http://thecraftingchicks.com/" target="_blank">The Crafting Chicks</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Side note: I did this one last year for my ,then, 2 and 3 yr olds. They LOVED it! It was perfect for their ages as well because they were learning/knew their colors. It was the perfect St Patty’s Day festivity for them.</span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AiIxVpLH3zg/USsKJcl4K2I/AAAAAAAAEds/Wtbx7kIh0hc/s1600-h/Image.png"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="St.-Patrick’s-Day-Craft" border="0" height="640" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--SKZ9mVII1g/USsKLZ9393I/AAAAAAAAEd0/4mcUMwoCu9s/Image.png?imgmax=800" title="St.-Patrick’s-Day-Craft" width="502" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/2012/03/fun-food-st-patricks-day-craft.html" target="_blank">Pepper Stamped Clover</a> from <a href="http://www.familyfreshmeals.com/" target="_blank">Family Fresh Meals</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-97pyeVudgHs/USsKL8FRDsI/AAAAAAAAEd8/BTACIDLInRU/s1600-h/st.patricks%252520001%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="st.patricks 001" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-rbhl0WZKr_A/USsKMebTQOI/AAAAAAAAEeE/UluWFEFgvps/st.patricks%252520001_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="st.patricks 001" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://undermypolkadotumbrella.blogspot.com/search/label/St.%20Patricks%20Day" target="_blank">Lucky Scrabble Style</a> from <a href="http://undermypolkadotumbrella.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Under My Umbrella</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-U2UgxO1thdE/USsKMjBfEmI/AAAAAAAAEeM/XnZBx-Iew7w/s1600-h/tp_shamrock_12%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="tp_shamrock_12" border="0" height="428" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-GWC4i9-voXM/USsKNYFlfRI/AAAAAAAAEeU/33qoFRS5y5o/tp_shamrock_12_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="tp_shamrock_12" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://childmadetutorials.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-roll-shamrocks.html" target="_blank">Toilet Paper Roll Shamrocks</a> from <a href="http://childmadetutorials.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Childmade</a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-d_SNTTKLgzw/USsKNmQob2I/AAAAAAAAEec/v7UkwZUd3cQ/s1600-h/lolly-jane-simple-st-patricks-day-decor-irish-block%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><img alt="lolly-jane-simple-st-patricks-day-decor-irish-block" border="0" height="361" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-I660XLLkLP4/USsKOBtJzwI/AAAAAAAAEek/d-ZrPPyGMEY/lolly-jane-simple-st-patricks-day-decor-irish-block_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" title="lolly-jane-simple-st-patricks-day-decor-irish-block" width="640" /></span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://lollyjane.com/glitter-shamrock-banner/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Glitter Shamrock Banner</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I have no expectations of Irish conversions out there, but I sure hope you all get your craft on for St. Patty’s Day.</span></div>Ashley Nicole Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06675212181567012392noreply@blogger.com2