tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29134302692258236202024-03-18T20:13:07.976-06:00Timber and LaceBlending textures in interior decoratingMarcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-12547566747677584232013-10-24T21:16:00.001-06:002013-10-24T21:17:49.485-06:00Dreaming of far off places<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I think ever since B, our oldest son, started learning about the world beyond what the eye can see, he has become obsessed with maps. Starting with our next 15 min. journey in the car, advancing to following the location of grandparents as they travel through Norway and Sweden, some off to Mexico, and a dear friend in Benin, West Africa. It is only natural that with his interest in maps he would request one for his bedroom. Except his request wasn't satisfied with just a globe, or a framed map. He envisioned a whole wall to be filled with the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My map was printed from my computer, then traced onto a transperancy, and projected onto the wall. (I don't have a projector so therefore my transperancy was suspended in the room with a lamp shining behind it to get the image projected onto the wall. The room had to be pitch black in order to see the image so therefore the only night that worked was after a nice date night with my man while the kids were away (date nights are rare, kids being away is even rarer). What better way to end a date night than tracing a map onto the wall?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Once I had the map outlined on the wall in pencil I went over those lines with paintable silicone. Yup, you read that right silicone. Tip: don't cut your opening too large. Then the lines were primed and the whole room painted. One color. Not in your face world map but beautiful subtle texture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The color is Benjamin Moore's Black Panther. My house recieves a ton of natural light so every color I tried in this room read very blue. I was aiming for a nice charcoal grey. Couldn't find anything so settled on a jet black. During the day it appears to be a beautiful dark navy (very classy) and at night deep deep grey. I couldn't be happier and my two little boys dream of adventures across the world at night.</span> </div>
Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-17265997828636978622013-03-14T22:17:00.001-06:002013-03-14T22:17:50.216-06:00Coffee TablesJust popping in today to show you a few updates I made to our living area a while back. It's still far from my vision for this space but each new addition gets me a little closer.<br />
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Back in the summer I moved the rug to our master bedroom and lived without one for a while. It took me a while to figure out why the kids started playing on the front entry rug (the only rug in our main area). My beef with this rug in the living room was all the lego pieces getting lost in the long shag and wool fibers until one pierced your foot or you heard them journeying through the long dark chambers of the vacuum hose. My wish list for a rug for this space was low pile, durable and 8 x 10 or larger. Enter Homesense with the 8 x 10 cow hide rug.</div>
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When my husband goes away I like to play and that usually means building something. I had been dreaming of a similar coffee table for a while from restoration hardware so when I stumbled across some more unused timber I had just the project for it. I had our local welder put together the base for me and then I brought it home and sprayed it. I had never tried this spraying method before but it worked like a charm. I took two different spray paint colors (rustoleum's hammered nickel and rustoleum's graphite) and sprayed them simultaneously at a 45 degree angle (sorry no photo - both hands busy). Once dry, I just spritzed the metal lightly with rustoleum's bronze. This created a subtle worn look with nice depth. Then of course sanding the timbers, stain and varathane.</div>
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I have been MIA around here lately. I decided to spend the summer away from the computer with the kids. Then summer turned into fall, and fall turned into winter and I still never found myself in this space. Today I have two off at school (that only happens 2 days a week) and my little guy is off at Grandma's for a play date with his cousin. So that leaves me with a little extra time on my hands and I am (temporarily) caught up on laundry, cooking and cleaning. It feels good to be stopping in today. </div>
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Back in September we switched the kids rooms around. You know how it goes when you move in. Everyone's helping, beds get put into rooms, ambitious helpers start putting together beds, bone tired you crawl into those beds and call it a night. Weeks of unpacking and then finally decorating and you realize the beds are not actually in the rooms you had intended them to be. Fast forward two years and we finally switched the rooms around so the two boys now have the larger bedroom and Indianna finally gets a 'girl' bedroom. </div>
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Drift wood + craft paint + feathers + jute string + beads = Great place to hang artwork</div>
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And my favorite picture. Waking up sleepyhead after her first night in her new room. </div>
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Just a little sampling of what has been keeping me busy over the last six months. If I get another day like today I'll share a few more projects around the house. </div>
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Wood is one of those elements that are so versatile in its many tones and finishes. For example, it can bring warmth to a dark kitchen or a rustic feel to a modern space. You can mix wood types and finishes within the same room to add interest and texture. Following are a few ways to add wonderful wood to your world.<br />
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This <em>au naturel</em> space gives bare wood a good name. Raw wood on the walls, floors and furnishings make for an inviting and relaxed place to while away the afternoon with family and friends.<br />
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An accent wall of wood adds interest and texture to this modern space with concrete floors and white walls. Does this give you any decorating ideas of your own?<br />
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Love the light fixtures in this modern dining room. The forest scene on the wallpaper beyond gives a dining outdoors feel.<br />
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A hefty wood table seats four on small stools. What a wonderful place to have a family breakfast.<br />
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Dark woods surround this tiny kitchen. The stainless appliances and gray cabinets add enough light to make the space intriguing.<br />
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Bent wood chairs in gray tones look quite at home dressed in fur and sitting at a rustic table—so inviting.<br />
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Looking for contemporary bathroom designs? Consider adding this unexpected addition—gorgeous wood vessel sinks. This pair provides just enough wood tones to keep this sleek bathroom from being too severe.<br />
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Twig lights, such as these, would add a glow to an entry table or on the dining table during a special occasion. These little beauties inspire big party ideas. Images <a href="http://blog.cottageandbungalow.com/made-goods/beach-house-dining-quaint-stylish/" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.trendhome.info/2011/08/wood-wall-decor-in-modern-design-ideas/" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://picsdecor.com/home-decor-gallery/wood-decor-style-2-375" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/musical-holiday-a-playlist-of-103322" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://hellohoundstooth.blogspot.com/2010_08_01_archive.html" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://eclecticrevisited.com/2011/01/27/rustic-chic-decor/fur-blanket-bentwood-chairs-table-scandinavian-decor-white-walls-eclectic-room/" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://homeinteriorndesign.com/great-creative-bathroom-with-wood-decor.html" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://hit-decor.com/decorate/decor/decor-wood/" target="_blank">8</a><br />
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Wood is one of the hottest trends in design right now! Find even more wood inspiration on Design Shuffle <a href="http://www.designshuffle.com/" target="_blank" title="Wood Inspiration">here</a>!Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-69823620504194369712012-05-29T15:53:00.000-06:002012-05-30T11:15:23.061-06:00Master Bedroom: Building the Bed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am apologizing in advance. There are a few steps I failed to take pictures of. Apparently I got too busy and missed documenting a few steps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with a 6' long piece of 8 x 8 timber. With the assistance of my father we cut the timber down into four 2" boards using the bandsaw.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We then glued and clamped these boards together. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-ILF3FIWdDixvkd4beyFeya6gDLbhNJ87U-qriJ1ClrMF-uEwqGDV3LPXDtLVL9ewvVdSsUDTgrJ6e0Kp0hPrHHuhtbOfbwuYGfxJZdEq1ARIGZHdD_y31vRy-hbxjbPDAAFd7KP6cTO/s1600/glue+timber.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2-ILF3FIWdDixvkd4beyFeya6gDLbhNJ87U-qriJ1ClrMF-uEwqGDV3LPXDtLVL9ewvVdSsUDTgrJ6e0Kp0hPrHHuhtbOfbwuYGfxJZdEq1ARIGZHdD_y31vRy-hbxjbPDAAFd7KP6cTO/s1600/glue+timber.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't mind the dark stain on one. One side of the timber had been stained for the exterior of our house before I was informed that it wouldn't be needed.</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">While waiting for the glue to dry I drew out the shape I wanted for the headboard. You can see from the various lines that it took me a few tries before I got it right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgImCN5vBaeuBrrsDcKfJlRUlZqHRqFN1uMq7PH_Fq-BQoD9NOTGftzht4uOuC1wZBnyZif-WOiloZpWEWRMmrV5aNyudl9mDDs-VCsMcz2gjZjJZbnYSmiSiOgZjQIz6Lomxm9Ei-D6L/s1600/draw+cardboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgImCN5vBaeuBrrsDcKfJlRUlZqHRqFN1uMq7PH_Fq-BQoD9NOTGftzht4uOuC1wZBnyZif-WOiloZpWEWRMmrV5aNyudl9mDDs-VCsMcz2gjZjJZbnYSmiSiOgZjQIz6Lomxm9Ei-D6L/s1600/draw+cardboard.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once I had my shape ready I cut it out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6HMzZ88LfqNs30BKLndUUex4vt5584uSAj0IHo5becb8QMllviMorSovKMSM2U96a_El_JueUrJ7UwF24OuggWO172bxASkkbNjVL69UbLX58JvKRH-5p74PCDxDmpYsyquFjBQNRPl94/s1600/cut+cardboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6HMzZ88LfqNs30BKLndUUex4vt5584uSAj0IHo5becb8QMllviMorSovKMSM2U96a_El_JueUrJ7UwF24OuggWO172bxASkkbNjVL69UbLX58JvKRH-5p74PCDxDmpYsyquFjBQNRPl94/s1600/cut+cardboard.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then propped it against the wall to make sure it was going to work like I wanted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAKMM57z0ePMgQ0MWpyn1tItbF8YWpcQlKgW4Tht7303O5sSUwTQV8LndDnpfwnmF_J2U-P30MX_v4Er1vsw2epVo7UY0qdbOgkl52itOJsikF34UK0UJEvomgePRp5cDHt7Oq3xx96Tz/s1600/test+cardboard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGAKMM57z0ePMgQ0MWpyn1tItbF8YWpcQlKgW4Tht7303O5sSUwTQV8LndDnpfwnmF_J2U-P30MX_v4Er1vsw2epVo7UY0qdbOgkl52itOJsikF34UK0UJEvomgePRp5cDHt7Oq3xx96Tz/s1600/test+cardboard.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Once back out in my Dad's <a href="http://www.onceatreeworks.com/">shop</a>, we traced my cardboard pattern onto the timbers and cut it out using the bandsaw. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGj7a1T7FU0bU4QgdnGZsVn64Cg_mjZTYF9D0430J1X-nafuUvGEpJtUhrWJWzMheI-TYpmDc9FqTYdVeutNGBAv-f-smuuP5eOX58WsnjxDVIenY0wNAF0BgMoMl7DHQiEP8xuR4CYA3/s1600/cut+shape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibGj7a1T7FU0bU4QgdnGZsVn64Cg_mjZTYF9D0430J1X-nafuUvGEpJtUhrWJWzMheI-TYpmDc9FqTYdVeutNGBAv-f-smuuP5eOX58WsnjxDVIenY0wNAF0BgMoMl7DHQiEP8xuR4CYA3/s1600/cut+shape.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">I really can't take much credit for this step. He did most of the work. I simply helped support the headboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHrqAtbh0lhN3yKGOwqH3DR_dDqxGYZ7P-innzJXm_gZdGy0tbXDmJzLrIgMs1haj-b6zwixHxMCHo9L3kLhYtXezNo2Q_b9kv4Q5KiuxjZHsyF-HrejzLSeOSbvOr27kUd5I-ZyOtLSI/s1600/bandsaw.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGHrqAtbh0lhN3yKGOwqH3DR_dDqxGYZ7P-innzJXm_gZdGy0tbXDmJzLrIgMs1haj-b6zwixHxMCHo9L3kLhYtXezNo2Q_b9kv4Q5KiuxjZHsyF-HrejzLSeOSbvOr27kUd5I-ZyOtLSI/s1600/bandsaw.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I stained it with early american stain by minwax and finished it with three coats of glossy varathane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to build the base. There are a many upholstered box spring tutorials floating around on pinterest. They intrigued me but posing this idea to my father and husband they both agreed that there is no way that the box spring is designed to support the mattress with the addition of a few feet. Therefore we had to create a frame for the box spring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using 2x4 framing lumber, we created a base the exact dimensions of the box spring, adding a center support. We then added 4 support legs that would not be visible once that bed is set up. The base is screwed into the bottom of the box spring. (I'm not sure if all box springs are the same but ours has a lite wood frame on the bottom.)</div><br />
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You can see our 2x4 legs in this photo placed at what will be the head of the bed but inset. The legs coming down from the headboard are the 'faux' legs that will look like the base is using for support.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">And two additional legs running down the center support piece. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">You can also see in the below photo how we clipped the corners to match the curve of the box spring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLkTCxGJz5bWVJaRswL1QY4Qvd3wzCgl7FFlyPsGxQiMaUHTcekN6DIRQoVBBzi_ysCyZWwbjAOBNzyOrcI5C1W7-SjnjwmfeR30hLZSWFSqqCmiy8PzPA3yAHo3Pk4sjqCjT9RP4lPP2/s1600/trimmed+corners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDLkTCxGJz5bWVJaRswL1QY4Qvd3wzCgl7FFlyPsGxQiMaUHTcekN6DIRQoVBBzi_ysCyZWwbjAOBNzyOrcI5C1W7-SjnjwmfeR30hLZSWFSqqCmiy8PzPA3yAHo3Pk4sjqCjT9RP4lPP2/s1600/trimmed+corners.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now its time to upholster both the 2x4 frame and box spring to create the base for your mattress. I used 1/2" foam. The foam was wrapped around the box spring and frame and stapled to the underside of the frame. Here is another lack of pictures. The top of our box spring has no wood but rather a metal cage-like structure so I simply wrapped the foam over the top by about 4 inches and hot glued it into place. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIcJAyhCp00ltqmYgRaN47iYUchLBvErkC73Fmc3CVgQGKB9h_o7RTGGXdpoNxooTXAIl9RAw9NHjgAsoF1YP4z1D3XdDjvsXKquHlr-0tB59NxfHabL3a7foXKEY7d8OkKGHB691whN3/s1600/foam+covered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDIcJAyhCp00ltqmYgRaN47iYUchLBvErkC73Fmc3CVgQGKB9h_o7RTGGXdpoNxooTXAIl9RAw9NHjgAsoF1YP4z1D3XdDjvsXKquHlr-0tB59NxfHabL3a7foXKEY7d8OkKGHB691whN3/s1600/foam+covered.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Adding the fabric. The fabric I selected is a dark grey heavy canvas type fabric (mixed fibers). I wrapped it over the edge of the frame and stapled to the underside.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKzDke9cu33kCdVetzZ94pjr_SFjF9TlrIsxyfa0ombSWsrc6zES9S6T79qcNPj4emYVi41BbgtTIlQnvxtq2B0Rp7htcbNHnzWnxCmiE8WwDPUCTx9BQynXbtlDc7osFWaC6srGcWSPC/s1600/staple+fabric.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKzDke9cu33kCdVetzZ94pjr_SFjF9TlrIsxyfa0ombSWsrc6zES9S6T79qcNPj4emYVi41BbgtTIlQnvxtq2B0Rp7htcbNHnzWnxCmiE8WwDPUCTx9BQynXbtlDc7osFWaC6srGcWSPC/s1600/staple+fabric.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Folded the corners in and stapled away.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNpsZchnR5Yg-K2XAEZ59fFGu6QCq1oyXwQacbJ5i_jf8PK-keE8euFgu6s26NzGIdBWQZZW4znpqhXZD0uU7at_lxc3igmChrUREv-53uSvNAckbR2e5mmf9ZT3hkPMkUADl8Xg1QIbE/s1600/corners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNpsZchnR5Yg-K2XAEZ59fFGu6QCq1oyXwQacbJ5i_jf8PK-keE8euFgu6s26NzGIdBWQZZW4znpqhXZD0uU7at_lxc3igmChrUREv-53uSvNAckbR2e5mmf9ZT3hkPMkUADl8Xg1QIbE/s1600/corners.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the top of the bed which will sit against the headboard. I chose not to wrap the fabric across the whole top as it is not visible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcuCgfvzSGjYUOeiYZ5y_NMOsCy1KONxLu7TuIG_JH-r43PlzeMM5LSK8he4YqXs_HfwaFauMArRTnD6TN3Hs4bQCgpQAbUqRIhIYAtM9X7VWYHu87KzfLugaCMaI6H8T3xQpNN-YQV8T/s1600/end.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqcuCgfvzSGjYUOeiYZ5y_NMOsCy1KONxLu7TuIG_JH-r43PlzeMM5LSK8he4YqXs_HfwaFauMArRTnD6TN3Hs4bQCgpQAbUqRIhIYAtM9X7VWYHu87KzfLugaCMaI6H8T3xQpNN-YQV8T/s1600/end.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And again wrapped the fabric over the top of the box spring and hot glued.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyYX9Qw9N8fMhwyKk6D2xfveKaRtkqeOeItfYbpYem8_J1OTl7M1o9AlJ-n-MY7HxpADqjkbydBe78sCQxX9W3IcBsw2JchDIVLwKkir8drnpaLjhO4LWOyeqAwEQXIYyOZoaXWtlSBI7/s1600/glue+fabric" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyYX9Qw9N8fMhwyKk6D2xfveKaRtkqeOeItfYbpYem8_J1OTl7M1o9AlJ-n-MY7HxpADqjkbydBe78sCQxX9W3IcBsw2JchDIVLwKkir8drnpaLjhO4LWOyeqAwEQXIYyOZoaXWtlSBI7/s1600/glue+fabric" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I then screwed the legs that I made from the timber into the front of the frame. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBo5F_BN5Vnm1qwEFKwxWziw2S2jigvSB-5paVvJSULbdluPU2kkqSxZ_oXKKBPrL1t-KbhWT2gLvkjUTWBpNatJ4byJVhrEYkqJ8vuZk6vf5EkQtLxVFI99uK0HmdkG9BVVdVviEfoM/s1600/screw+in+legs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiaBo5F_BN5Vnm1qwEFKwxWziw2S2jigvSB-5paVvJSULbdluPU2kkqSxZ_oXKKBPrL1t-KbhWT2gLvkjUTWBpNatJ4byJVhrEYkqJ8vuZk6vf5EkQtLxVFI99uK0HmdkG9BVVdVviEfoM/s1600/screw+in+legs.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And positioned the base into place against the headboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCv4JRWnwkhNyMd5VXQ1aB4HpCW7_43nR7bksPlC9FVZ7_cdQSbURcvxhwemQn8oEZldz7614xTnC4MZlu2ZoTOqgJQB_ccFltzQABX9kuACdK9vPrDkDAhP3S-yo0UHOu0cy2-whwilG/s1600/position+base.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCCv4JRWnwkhNyMd5VXQ1aB4HpCW7_43nR7bksPlC9FVZ7_cdQSbURcvxhwemQn8oEZldz7614xTnC4MZlu2ZoTOqgJQB_ccFltzQABX9kuACdK9vPrDkDAhP3S-yo0UHOu0cy2-whwilG/s1600/position+base.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Complete! Now go dress your bed! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHqn3jtrx8g_GlxwXC-_Is_gKHE5HRXFHbmBw99JoopcyT-ngy8eamfBml1JqrFVayeZ_aYY_6OG2wfzfcP0XLc7263Qb7WUzeGv0EojnzBCXX3CbCloOPa9YgInZNuqxCCA8G_uNKSHM/s1600/full+view+web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" rba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVHqn3jtrx8g_GlxwXC-_Is_gKHE5HRXFHbmBw99JoopcyT-ngy8eamfBml1JqrFVayeZ_aYY_6OG2wfzfcP0XLc7263Qb7WUzeGv0EojnzBCXX3CbCloOPa9YgInZNuqxCCA8G_uNKSHM/s1600/full+view+web.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm extremely sorry for the lack of photos. I thought I had done a better job at documenting each step. I cannot stress how simple it was to build. If you have any questions or need more details please <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.ca/p/contact.html">email</a> me and I will try to assist you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-43030067671237687162012-05-24T15:25:00.003-06:002012-05-25T07:01:09.837-06:00Master Bedroom: The Before and AfterAlthough any room decorating is never finished, I have completed most of the projects for my 'operation:Master Bedroom'. You can check back at <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.ca/2012/05/master-bedroom-inspiration.html">my inspiration</a> and then <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.ca/2012/05/mater-bedroom-plan.html">plan</a> for this space. <br />
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So lets take a look at what I started with:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not bad really. Other than no headboard and a duvet cover that is 20" smaller that the actual duvet so bunches everywhere and doesn't adequately cover when sleeping, thus many cover wars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick refresher of the plan:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the real deal:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No the transformation did not happen overnight. Or over a weekend. In fact I have been working on this for over a month. This biggest job was stripping and refinishing the furniture - not only the two nightstands you see in this picture but also a large armoire. Then making the headboard and upholstered base, sewing the duvet cover and bolster, and redoing the lamps and shades. Yup - all DIY. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The view from the ensuite:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like how the natural <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.ca/2011/10/im-stumped.html">stump stools</a> tye in with the new headboard.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The updated end tables work great with the headboard thanks to my <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.ca/2012/05/master-bedroom-inspiration.html">inspirational kitchen photo.</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A close-up of the textures I used in the bedding.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The small touch of the wood buttons also helps bring things together for me.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the lamps got a paint job and a new shade.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course I'll be back with all the DIY details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Building a timber headboard and upholstered bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What I learned about stripping furniture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Painting the lamps and DIY wood shades.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sewing a bolster cushion from a throw blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sewing your own duvet cover and shams.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One more peak since I love our new room SO much.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course it could use some window coverings and a sitting area still. I'll be waiting for inspiration and funds before I do any more in here. For now I'll just enjoy all that hard work.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Simply Creation</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Frugalicious Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Flaunt it Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Show and Share</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="color: #10435d;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tickled Pink</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Free For All Fridays</span></span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.missmustardseed.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Furniture Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/">Link up with Liz Marie</a>, <a href="http://www.redouxinteriors.com/">Redoux Interiors</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/" target="_blank" title="Liz Marie Blog"></a></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-12486370308058800272012-05-09T08:47:00.000-06:002012-05-09T08:47:04.982-06:00Mater Bedroom: The Plan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Refinish existing furniture with dark grey stain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">-the wall color will remain the same (Willow by Benjamin Moore)</span></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-42807235873385456162012-05-08T15:43:00.000-06:002012-05-08T17:52:16.027-06:00Master Bedroom: The Inspiration<br />
It has been my intention for a long time to make some changes in our master bedroom. However, my husband's decorating philosophy is; 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' so it has never been high on the priority list. We have some great furniture pieces in our room that was a generous gift from my in-laws for our wedding 11 years ago that are still in perfect condition. The only problem is they are not entirely 'my style'. They were selected before we were even living in our first house, when I was 19 and didn't really know what my style was. For my birthday this year all I wanted was permission to change our master bedroom. How could he refuse such a simple request?<br />
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So I knew I wanted to change things, but to what? I soon began gathering ideas together to be a starting point for our master bedroom. And what better way to keep all those ideas together in one place than <a href="http://pinterest.com/marcim/">pinterest</a>.<br />
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In-spi-ra-tion: a stimulant to creative action.<br />
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A real hodge-podge of things going on. Yes, there is even a kitchen in my <a href="http://pinterest.com/marcim/master-retreat/">master retreat</a> board. I'll explain.<br />
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I plan to build a bed! Not just a headboard with a bedskirt to cover the metal frame that holds up the box spring. But an actual bed. <br />
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Some possible Headboards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://leah-theinsidestory.blogspot.ca/2012/03/old-is-new-new.html" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiabtFBF3GwJik3CTi5mH-AeJIwinV9TOHZvjIVKpGakeTTourROUx27wsp5LunzoxAguvkly3hCAFSad99FaP-E4PeFVNA3nf_CMt74O1TFZH1TeU1i-na3quKSrCtcAfzAp70mW7aPEsX/s200/pinterest-7.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://leah-theinsidestory.blogspot.ca/2012/03/old-is-new-new.html">The Inside Story</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/12/12/391c631929a6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" dba="true" height="200" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/12/12/391c631929a6.png" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photo.htm?photoId=83034&index=19&currentPage=8&searchQuery=bedrooms&searchType=photos&spaceId=3">McGill Design Group</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />
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</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/71142869083767031_GTbxQGvq_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/71142869083767031_GTbxQGvq_c.jpg" width="281" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source Unknown</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And since I will be working with my existing furniture and adding some new things in (ie. new bed) here is some inspiration for mixing wood tones, and new and old wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its a start. It gave me enough direction to make a plan. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-76123753859920855992012-03-27T10:56:00.000-06:002012-03-27T10:56:16.017-06:00Music Room Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> I completed the painting of our music room. It is Benjamin Moore's Iron Mountain. And of course I can't just paint a room and not move things around a bit.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really like how the color of the piano looks against the new color. (I can't seem to get a good picture though.) </div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOO-GQtD_BSvt4C1lEiqMB1LDlbT1p8ZBTEBM0X_uKGVOvX6KOqmn45SpJpBtXWK0j9q_FJFSC-1vp-uVYOgFQm1D6BDhdrVsthBlSwUQwSKx5NCDUt26PU4j_M3cUI_9Sh7OXmgGOFsy/s1600/painted+web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOO-GQtD_BSvt4C1lEiqMB1LDlbT1p8ZBTEBM0X_uKGVOvX6KOqmn45SpJpBtXWK0j9q_FJFSC-1vp-uVYOgFQm1D6BDhdrVsthBlSwUQwSKx5NCDUt26PU4j_M3cUI_9Sh7OXmgGOFsy/s1600/painted+web.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">And now painted the walls.</div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-78584268659618893482012-03-22T10:55:00.001-06:002012-03-22T10:55:35.039-06:00Working.....It just feels like a good painting day today!!!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTa_GBJzqQyNFOQzUCAhumhuYVjtDgOCXkJQSZ0MiM9meO-la6vq2X24aS8_UQC_i802rPCRhh0oV_MoleUuxXnyCi5tAkUiqTEF9tq1FG6qyPQe194ur80aSskm9O-k98UYjCHcW5SuU/s640/blogger-image-1240790656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCTa_GBJzqQyNFOQzUCAhumhuYVjtDgOCXkJQSZ0MiM9meO-la6vq2X24aS8_UQC_i802rPCRhh0oV_MoleUuxXnyCi5tAkUiqTEF9tq1FG6qyPQe194ur80aSskm9O-k98UYjCHcW5SuU/s640/blogger-image-1240790656.jpg" /></a></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-47601853659947654392012-02-16T20:02:00.000-07:002012-02-16T20:02:37.699-07:00Some Travel Sewing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In preparation for our families trip to Maui, I have been busy sewing a few things. I guess you could say the excitement of our upcoming holiday has me taking a break from home decor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><span style="background-color: white; color: cyan; font-size: large;">1. <span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><strong>A wallet for my son</strong> using <a href="http://www.noodle-head.com/2011/03/celebrate-boy-tutorial-basic-boys.html">noodlehead's great tutorial.</a> Made entirely from fabric and notion scraps. I added a change pocket to his.</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">2. <span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><strong>A messanger bag for my daughter</strong> inspired by <a href="http://gingercake.typepad.com/gingercake/2011/05/stylin.html">Gingercake's.</a> Again using fabric scraps.</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">3.</span> <strong>A dress for my daughter</strong> using <a href="http://icandyhandmade.blogspot.com/2011/06/tutorial-three-part-harmony.html">i candy handmade's tutorial.</a> An old tank top and clearance bin fabric.</div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">4.</span> <strong>A bolero for my daughter</strong> inspired by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62687564/new-ruffle-bolero-pattern-and-tutorial">Heidi and Finn's Bolero Pattern.</a> Remade from an old sweater of mine.</div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">5.</span> <strong>A carry-on bag</strong> inspired by <a href="http://www.surfdome.com/bench_bags_-_bench_eastbound_sports_bag_-_cub-41767">this Bench Sports Bag.</a> It is the perfect carry-on size for packing my kids clothes. Made entirely from left-over suiting material and 2 old bags. </div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: large;">6.</span> <strong>A sweater coat for myself</strong> inspired by a Pusch sweater my sister owns. 2.5 meters of clearance bin jogging fleece.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Am I done? Depends how much more I can squeeze into the next 2 weeks. I hope to remake an old skirt into a sundress, and some little pods for all our ear phones to keep them tangle free. Also possibly remake a couple of t-shirts. </div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-39407482693334200122012-02-09T20:19:00.000-07:002012-02-09T20:19:37.303-07:00Making It Work<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After some debating, we decided to make memories for our family rather than some of the home improvement projects I have on my list this year. So I booked our tickets to Maui and then got busy making a few problem areas in our house work, using what we already own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is a change table that my father made us, with love, when we were expecting our first child. It is beautiful and something I will hold on to for a long time - maybe ever. However, this room is doing it no justice and it is not functioning well as a violin cabinet. You can see my violin resting on the top of the piano. It is supposed to be stored inside the cabinet but then is not convenient for the everyday practicing that I am trying to do with my son, so most often sits atop the piano. I also do not like that it is the same height as the piano (I like to keep things staggered for visual interest) and there is so much wood going on here!! Due to its depth, it also consumes a lot of space in this room making it feel more cramped.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off I went to shop my house and see what else I have that would function better in this room for our needs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the only piece I found that wasn't already serving well for another purpose. It is a small china cabinet that came from my great Aunt Ethel. It is not an antique, nor a solidly handcrafted piece, nor made of high quality wood, and has broken glass side panels. The other pieces that were once a part of this set are long gone. However, it was the correct dimension for housing a full-size violin and taller than the piano. A little fixing up and it would make my frustrating violin situation workable!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The doors were removed. The broken glass in the sides was replaced with 1/2 inch mdf cut to size. All the holes and dings were filled with wood filler and sanded smooth. Then primed and painted with Benjamin Moore's North Sea. It actually is a dark navy color, however this room is always washed with natural sunlight so it appears lighter in photos. All the supplies used were on hand except for the quart of North Sea paint.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is helping to breakup all the wood going on in this room. Although the piano is not my choice of color I am working with it as it was my Father's engagement gift to my Mother. It has had many hours of memories for my family during childhood music lessons and soon my daughter will be learning on this piano.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It fits our violins perfectly and makes them easy to access for our daily practicing!! There is also a little room for storage of our most current music in the doors below and room for my sons most recent achievement framed to keep him motivated. The current certificate displayed is his distinction (94%) performance at the music festival. (Maybe it's more for his proud mother than him.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is not the end of my vision for this room. I am picturing a gallery wall around the violin cabinet and the room painted a dark, moody color. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few photos so you can have an idea of what I am dreaming of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think this color would do wonders for my 'orangeish' piano.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If only I had the paint I would be doing it right now. But the stores are closed and the kids are in bed so this paint project will wait for another day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Simply Creation</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Frugalicious Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Flaunt it Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Show and Share</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="color: #10435d;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tickled Pink</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Free For All Fridays</span></span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.missmustardseed.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Furniture Friday</span></a></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-51084206714865748252012-02-01T08:45:00.000-07:002012-02-01T08:45:07.739-07:00Because You asked<div style="text-align: center;">I have had a few questions stemming from my <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/03/caution-spring-cleaning-in-progress.html">spring cleaning post</a> way back in March 2011 about the homemade cleaner I use. I wish I could say that I made the switch due to some noble thoughts about my concern for the environment and the health of my children. Not that I didn't take precautions to limit my use of cleaning chemicals and make sure there was proper ventilation when in use so my children wouldn't be breathing these harmful fumes, I just in all honesty had doubts about the effectiveness of homemade cleaners and only tried them out of pure necessity. The impending arrival of guests for a small gathering we were hosting, and an empty bottle of windex had me searching google for a quick recipe for window cleaning. I wish I could remember the original source for this recipe. It is just a simple combination of regular kitchen supplies.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Equal parts vinegar and dish soap mixed with about double the water. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For one windex bottle I use about 2 Tbsp vinegar and 2 Tbsp dish soap and the rest water. For really tough grime such as soap scum in the shower, heat the vinegar in the microwave until hot first before mixing with the dish soap and use less water (or none). Then spritz on and leave it to work its magic (even overnight).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I use this cleaner for everything. Windows, mirrors, counters, tubs, tile, showers etc. When washing my hardwood floors I only omit the dishsoap and just use a combination of vinegar and water. I am amazed at the power of this simple formula and I have not turned back to chemical cleaners since I made the switch well over a year ago. I love that I can also involve my children in cleaning worry free now. As for what I use for a cleaning cloth.... all those flannel receiving blankets that have been spit on and washed countless times are now cut into rags since I no longer have babies in my house.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One last cleaning tip. From the numerous times we have sold houses in the past, one things realtors have always stressed is making a good first impression. So regardless of how dirty the rest of the house is, the front entrance is the first thing to become sparkling clean. Those sidelights on the front door are handprint and streak free as well as the full length mirror to the right of the door. I also wipe the walls down in this area frequently and keep the baseboards chrisp and dust free. It works, trust me. My friends all seem to have this impression that my house is always so clean when really it is just the front entrance that has given them this impression. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center"></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-74682597356022915362012-01-23T08:27:00.001-07:002012-01-23T08:48:33.858-07:00Defining the space with drapes<div style="text-align: center;">I have been busy whirring away on the sewing machine lately. The difference is subtle but it sure adds a touch of class.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Above is a picture of our dining nook before the addition of drapes.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And after. I chose to only add the drapes to the patio doors on each side of the bank of windows. I feared adding drapes to all four windows would enclose and darken the space too much. We still have a light and bright space with unobstructed views of the mountains and the class of drapes.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I purchased 12 meters of mixed fiber fabric (a very similar look to dupioni silk but half the price and washable) and the same of drapery lining to make these 4 panels. The sewing was very easy with basically four straight seams. The only thing I did different than sewing regular curtain panels was keep the lining short on each side and the bottom by 3 inches to give them a natural balloon and keep the lining (which is white) from making an appearance.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have a little bit of a shimmer and a subtle brown fleck added in with the charcoal grey to give them a little more dimension and texture.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love how they are so subtle, yet help to define and bring warmth to this space. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Simply Creation</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Frugalicious Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Flaunt it Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Show and Share</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="color: #10435d;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tickled Pink</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Free For All Fridays</span></span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.missmustardseed.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Furniture Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.whisperwoodcottage.com/2012/01/2012-1st-project-of-year-party.html"><img height="150px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yO7Ipwbu7sA/Tu1p4mM_ccI/AAAAAAAAIfE/0Yo0vx24z8Q/s1600/1st-project-party-2012.png" width="150px" /></a>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-76126605319312824272012-01-03T06:23:00.002-07:002012-01-06T08:21:34.542-07:00Stump Trivets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You may remember way back in October I posted about the <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/10/im-stumped.html">stump tables</a> I created out of a cedar log I hauled back from my parents cabin. The log gave me three 19" sump tables with a 12" chunk remaining. The remnant piece of stump sat in our front flower bed until I finally had inspiration to use up the remaining chunk. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">STUMP TRIVETS. You know those 'hot plates' or 'coasters' you use on the table to protect it from heat stains.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How did I create these?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using a hand saw I cut through the stump about 1.5-2" from the edge leaving me a rough trivet.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the saw I used. It is for rough cutting and I picked it up from Home Depot for $16. Make sure you use a rough cut saw as it will save you tremendous amounts of cutting time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The first trivet I sanded with my palm sander, however, the next day I had to run out to my parents house so the remaining trivets I quickly ran through the belt sander.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished them with two coats of Tree Spirit All Natural Wood & Bamboo Oil. It is a food safe oil that penetrates, conditions, and seals unfinished surfaces. This I purchased from Crate and Barrel a few years ago to use on my wood cutting boards. I will continue to re-apply the oil as I do my cutting boards to keep them fresh.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We use these trivets every day and love the dimension they add to our table top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Simply Creation</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Frugalicious Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Flaunt it Friday</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Show and Share</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="color: #10435d;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Tickled Pink</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">, </span></span><a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Free For All Fridays</span></span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.missmustardseed.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Furniture Friday</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-21934454785998609252012-01-02T10:24:00.000-07:002012-01-02T10:24:01.515-07:00Lending a HandMy in-laws are in the midst of building a new ten resident seniors care home. Things are running a bit behind schedule in construction and they are anxious to get into operation mode so they asked if we would come help complete a few projects over the holidays to help speed things along. We headed out to Regina for a week and 4 1/2 of those days my husband and I worked at the care home while grandma had some bonding time with her grandkids.<br />
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Here is just a few quick photos of the things we completed in those 4.5 days. (You'll have to excuse the iphone photos.)<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is my favorite of the work we completed. On either side of the front entry is a closet. On the right side of the door we created a welcome bench in the closet opening for the seniors to sit down and remove their shoes, or wait for their ride. We were given free reign on this one so my husband and I created this design.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up was the fireplace. Because of time constraints a lot of fireplace surround options were out of the question. We decided to bring this <a href="http://www.catuso.ca/products_flexxstone.php">flexxstone</a> product with us from Calgary as an option as we have used this product in our own home and have loved the results and the install is fast and easy. It is a real stone veneer.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And last but not least we installed the kitchen backsplash tile. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> It was a little unnerving when we first arrived working amongst all the contractors but we bluffed our way through and I don't think anyone could tell the difference between our DIY work and the trained professionals.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>FYI - My <a href="http://www.timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/12/timber-and-chrome-console-table.html">Timber and Chrome Console Table</a> is being featured on <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/">Remodelaholic</a> sometime this afternoon.Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-80354612612538906552011-12-06T10:15:00.002-07:002011-12-08T22:12:10.230-07:00Timber and chrome console table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have had a few different ideas floating around in my head for a console table for a while now. I never could seem to settle on one plan though. Then one day my mom and dad were cleaning out <a href="http://www.onceatreeworks.com/">their shop</a> and came across a piece of old barnwood. Rather than burn it they decided to check if I wanted it first. YES PLEASE!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was the perfect dimensions to become the top of my console table.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I got to work.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the barnwood in all its natural beauty. I wanted to keep the general rustic appeal of this piece so all I did was give it a light sanding with 60 grit 3M (the best) sandpaper so the sharp edges would be smoothed out to ensure no one risked a sliver or ripped clothes. I didn't even square off the edges. I like that the one end was cut at a slight angle.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I wiped it down with Minwax Pre-stain Wood Conditioner and stained it with Minwax Jacobean stain. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finished it with 3 coats of polyurethane.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next came the metal base. Although learning to weld is on my bucket list of things to do, and my father even has a welder in the deep recesses of his storage shed, I wasn't confident that I would be able to get the corners matching and the seams, well seamless, on my first attempt. So off to the local welding shop I headed to get a quote on two metal bases, 35" in height, and 10" in depth, using 2" wide heavy metal. After a quick calculation in his head he decided he could keep the total under $100. After I committed, he asked how soon I would need them. I desperately wanted to say immediately, however, my honesty had me replying that it was just a project for my home so there was no real rush. 2 hours later I received a call that my table legs were ready!!! He ended up being held up waiting for material on a big project and it was the perfect little filler job. The price was bang on $100. Not the least expensive legs in the world but many of the other options I was pondering in my head would have came to at least that. And each base was perfectly matching, and the seams were smooth!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sanded the bases with 120 grit sandpaper and then primed them with Zinsser Bulls Eye primer. I painted it on but I would recommend using spray primer. I just didn't feel like forking out more money and I already had this primer at home. So I carefully sanded between each coat of primer 3x.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I screwed the bases to the studs in my workshop so that I could work all sides without having to wait for the paint to dry.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> One thing I learned while researching how to get a realistic chrome look was that a glossy black undercoat enhances the reflective qualities of the chrome paint. So three coats of Rustoleum's gloss black were sprayed on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked up two cans of Dupli-color's Chrome spray paint from Napa Auto Parts. It seemed to be the best chrome paint under ten dollars a can.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I sprayed three light coats and the last coat I applied a little heavier to get a smooth finish. Then you MUST walk away for five days. Touching this paint within the five days will tarnish the chrome. It has to be fully cured before it is handled. Trust me. Also, you cannot apply a clear coat. It will ruin all the reflective qualities of the paint and leave you with a flat grey. I tried it on another piece of metal. Just to be sure. It's true.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I attached my bases to the barnboard plank. I used a framers square to make sure It was square to the edges and not to the uneven ends.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Check out that gorgeous texture! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few days after I had the table completed, my Mom informed me that she remembered the origins of the barnboard and why they had it in their shop. It came from the McMillan homestead where my grandfather (who passed away in a tragic accident when my mom was 4) grew up. I loved the table before, but now it has a special story to go with it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-14230951106242359702011-11-22T08:56:00.002-07:002012-01-02T15:47:07.057-07:00X one off the Winter List!!!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">When its just me and the kids at home it is wonderful having my craft room so close to the kids play room. Occasionally it is just far to convenient for little fingers having scissors, buttons, thread, fabric, and pins so close at hand. Especially little visitors who don't know the boundaries as good as my own children do. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">There are also a few times when my creative mess is left out as I haven't completed my project (like every day). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back in September I found a solution to this problem but when I presented it to my man his response was, "yah, that would probably be a good one for the winter project list." In other words, looks good but I'm not interested in helping you with any more of your little projects for quite a while. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not being daunted by his less than enthusiastic response I started gathering the wood for this project. All the rustic, weather worn boards came from my neighbours burn pile. I dragged all the pieces out of his hazardous pile of garbage into our garage to dry. Then slowly over time I sanded down every side of each piece collected with 60 grit sandpaper and my handy rigid palm sander. I think my man finally got the idea that I was moving forward on this project whether I had his help or not. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The opening for my craft room is 6ft wide by 8 ft high. We opted to break it into two 3ft doors. Using 3/4 inch plywood left over from one of his job sites we created 2 doors to use as backing since the wood I had collected was weak and not perfectly straight. We (as in him) also cut four 4 inch pieces of the 3/4 inch plywood to use as filler pieces on each side as we did not have quite enough rustic wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We layed out the rustic wood and nailed it to the plywood.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yup, some pieces were not even long enough but with the style of door I chose it would be covered up anyway.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next up was the top and bottom panel cut the same width of the door to cover up all those gaps.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the side pieces to cover up our plywood filler pieces.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The center cross bar and the 'x'.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We layed the wood out and used a framers square to figure out the angle needed to form our 'x'.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And two completed doors ready for finishing.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used two coats of minwax dark walnut followed by two coats of polyurethance for the rustic wood. The plywood I painted with Behr's Bitter Chocolate paint and primer in one.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My man picked up the barn door hardware from our local farm and ranch store 'Peavey Mart' for $130. Each supporting bracket is screwed into a stud. Very important as these doors are very heavy.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We attached the rollers to the backside of our doors but they can be attached to either side depending on the look you want.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then slid the doors onto the rails.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And when I actually have my craft room clean they are great decoration for this long wall.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">OFF LIMITS KIDS!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a close up of how the Bitter Chocolate matches with the Dark Walnut.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And the backside of the doors just in case for some reason you wanted to close yourself into my tiny craft room. I myself never plan to see this side of the doors.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a close up of the rollers on the rail.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTjckunW9VAOJgdwpXTcFpQXyxjGwOcOTqh5nrPQxFg9wxqorNzWDgCpqivU4gDDu62Nq4rnicU-7tCcN_P3XCmHJpAeRUC46jkSlyrGTgMNHlgXyS03tpHuf3GpM_s86xsYFBk-XewUu/s1600/DSC_0099e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaTjckunW9VAOJgdwpXTcFpQXyxjGwOcOTqh5nrPQxFg9wxqorNzWDgCpqivU4gDDu62Nq4rnicU-7tCcN_P3XCmHJpAeRUC46jkSlyrGTgMNHlgXyS03tpHuf3GpM_s86xsYFBk-XewUu/s1600/DSC_0099e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">Once more, OPEN.</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So, that's one project crossed of the winter list. I wonder how many other projects I can talk him into before the first day of winter.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Simply Creation</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Frugalicious Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></a>, <a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Flaunt it Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Show and Share</span></a>, <a href="http://www.504main.com/"><span style="color: #10435d;">Tickled Pink</span></a>, <a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Free For All Fridays</span></a><br />
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</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-41555145359891127902011-11-15T21:59:00.002-07:002011-11-22T09:30:36.532-07:00Creating Winter Planters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You may remember that I was extremely late in getting my <a href="http://timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/07/culvert-planters.html">planters</a> going this summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since the potatoe vine died with the first frost in September I was forced to update the planters for the fall season. A simple combination of pumpkins and guards around the still healthy ornamental grass had us ready for Halloween. Then shortly after halloween (like the next day) the pumpkins froze. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time to winterize the planters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The ornamental grasses, although dead, were still standing up and I just couldn't seem to give them the old heave hoe so I decided to include them in my winter planters. They would act as a good filler but just needed a little more color to them. A light dusting with Krylon's Cherry Red spray paint still left them with their variegated color but added a bit of cheer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After they had dried the pots were then taken back to their culvert stands where I filled them in with cedar, spruce and fir boughs collected by my mother at out family cabin. Thanks Mom.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div align="center">The green and red are a perfect combination on their own so I simply added a few neutrals that I found around the house for contrast. I cut a piece of burlap (the very loose kind that you wrap your trees in for the winter) in half and tied it around each culvert. Then I found the wooden flowers and balls in my storage room. Rather than just set them in amongst the greenery and have them blow away with the first wind, I hot glued them to a piece of wire and stuck them in the dirt.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Using different types of greenery gave me some great, simple, tone on tone texture.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the ground is blanketed with snow they will really stand out. Natural and free. You can't beat that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em>Update: The culvert planters came from my friend but they can be purchased in various sizes from any farm and ranch store. UFA, and Country Living are a few options in my area that carry them.</em></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em></em></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-52562923027280566632011-11-03T09:17:00.001-06:002011-11-03T21:11:47.065-06:00Faux Brick Wall Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really did not mean to keep everyone in suspense after I revealed in <a href="http://timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/11/faux-brick-wall.html">yesterday's post</a> the faux brick wall I created in my craft room. I simply wanted to link up with the Pinterest challenge and did not have the time to add the whole tutorial due to other commitments. SORRY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Without further ado, here are the details on how to create your own 'brick' wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked up from Home Depot a roll of this SuperFresco Paintable Wallpaper. There are various textures to choose from. The one I chose just has a simple line texture. The wallpaper cost $21.95 and there are no other wallpaper supplies needed for this project. No fancy prepping adhesive, no special tray, and no trowel.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I cut up the wallpaper into 'bricks' using my Olfa fabric cutting system. The size I chose for my brick was simply just for practicality reasons so you can make the 'brick' whatever works for you. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGfvVrAjd9Osy_Vdzyv-t7VRJiTXDHuvbvPzXpplMUZTYtVi_OMmU4rlG7yN2-5Ki9__DXqRY0YEjVvBHxboNKPG9rTvGb88QHopvEl9K45C7xGGOU_bcSzU1dl9tje8pYL86LPuWuHpB/s1600/DSC_2001e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ida="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTGfvVrAjd9Osy_Vdzyv-t7VRJiTXDHuvbvPzXpplMUZTYtVi_OMmU4rlG7yN2-5Ki9__DXqRY0YEjVvBHxboNKPG9rTvGb88QHopvEl9K45C7xGGOU_bcSzU1dl9tje8pYL86LPuWuHpB/s1600/DSC_2001e.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I chose 6" by 2 1/4" simply because my ruler was 6" wide and 2 1/4" left very little waste.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then right over top of my previous stencil I drew out my grid lines for laying my 'brick'. I decided to have 1/4" 'grout' lines so that meant adding 1/4" to each dimension. My lines were drawn for 6 1/4" and 2 1/2" rectangles.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To wet my bricks I simply used a plastic container big enough to fit the 'brick' in, filled with water.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then simply dip the 'brick'.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And stick it to the wall in the upper right corner of your lines.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best part about this is that you can rework, and fudge the placement as you go along because the strips do not dry immediately. Just make sure to press down the whole 'brick' to get a good bond. Especially the edges. I just used my finger for this. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To get a perfect fit at the edge just simply dry fit the 'brick' in place and crease it with your finger.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then simply cut off the excess. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is a picture of something I never counted on. I quite liked the look of the 'brick' with dark 'grout' lines. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, upon close inspection you can see light and dark spots from my stencil. If you like this look, simply paint the wall in the desired 'grout' color before adding your 'bricks'. Then I think I would finish it it a glossy clear coat just to make all the texture stand out.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyhow, since I wasn't about to remove all the bricks, paint, and reapply I carried on with my original idea. I wanted some of the dark wall to show through to make it more of an aged 'brick' look. I simply took my paint (Benjamin Moore's Timid White in a gloss finish), and dry brushed the entire wall. Simply dip the brush,</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wipe off the paint lightly,</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And starting in the middle of the 'brick', lightly paint over the bricks. Because the bricks have some depth to them not as much paint falls into the 'grout' lines.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The completed wall.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a close up of the texture.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did up a quick sample board for those who want the pure clean 'bricks' just to show that this works as well. I think the trick for this look is to make sure to use a glossy paint so that all that beautiful texture shines.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here is my new light and bright space now that I painted the remaining walls with the same Benjamin Moore color Timid White.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a quick BEFORE.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">AFTER.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So tell me. Which of the three 'brick' looks would you choose? Dark grout, aged brick, or clean white?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Simply Creation</span></span></a>, <a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Frugalicious Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</span></a>, <a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Flaunt it Friday</span></a>, <a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/"><span style="color: #7dbb00;">Show and Share</span></a>, <a href="http://www.504main.com/">Tickled Pink</a>, <a href="http://www.sassysites.blogspot.com/">Free For All Fridays</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-87008408048498639652011-11-02T09:38:00.000-06:002011-11-02T09:38:36.730-06:00Faux Brick Wall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.younghouselove.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2011/10/fall-challenge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="119" ida="true" src="http://images.younghouselove.com.s3.amazonaws.com/2011/10/fall-challenge.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>So we all heard about the Pinterest Challenge from the dynamic duo, <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Sherry</a> and <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/">Katie</a>. I've been wanting to brighten up my craft room for some time now so this was the perfect motivation for me to get going on it. If you scroll through my inspiration photos you will notice these light and bright spaces all have something in common. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you noticed white brick you got it. So I set out to brighten up my craft space and add a white brick wall. (Without actually installing brick)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is the space before I started.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Surely I am not the only one living in a brand new house that loves the architectural details found in old homes.<br />
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Tomorrow I will share a full tutorial on how I achieved this look. Here's a hint. It cost less than $25, and although a little time consuming, was very easy to accomplish.<br />
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Of course I will be linking up with these fabulous ladies:<br />
<a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Sherry</a>, <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/">Katie</a>, <a href="http://www.ana-white.com/">Ana</a>, <a href="http://www.houseofearnest.com/">Erin</a><br />
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</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-51612679267186602082011-10-12T12:10:00.005-06:002011-10-14T08:42:54.770-06:00I'm StumpedWay back in July I pulled a large cedar stump out of the flood pile at my parents cabin while on vacation with the kids. It sat outside our house for a long time until finally my husband got around to cutting it into 3 - 19" stumps (that is the height of <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/natural-tree-stump-side-table-f655/?pkey=e%7Cstump%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">this</a> West Elm stool). The process is simple. Sand until you do not think you can sand anymore. And then sand some more. You get the picture. Oh, and times that by three if you are making multiples like I did. I finished mine with Helmsman Spar Urethane.<br />
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Now the dilemma is where to place these stools/tables in my house. I have a few favorite places.<br />
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<div align="center">My Daughter's Room</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Living Room</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> What do you think? Cast your votes on what location or combination. Remember there are 3 stumps.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Linking To: <a href="http://www.typeadecorating.blogspot.com/">Type A Decorating</a>, <a href="http://thetrendytreehouse.blogspot.com/2011/10/create-and-share-features-too_11.html">Create and Share</a>, <a href="http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2011/10/under-100-linky-party_12.html">Under $100</a>, <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/">Simply Creations</a>, <a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/">Frugalicious Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/">Flaunt it Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</a><br />
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</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-11307883225301881442011-09-29T12:03:00.003-06:002011-09-30T11:53:23.954-06:00When one thing Leads to another!<div style="text-align: center;">If you have been following along, <a href="http://timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/09/dipping.html">yesterday</a> I was working on 'dipping' something as this technique seems to be my new love. I was sure there was something in my house that I could 'dip' so I no longer had to just admire this look online but could have a little of its loveliness right here at home. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been working on a huge house and yard fall clean-up list this week so have been refraining from any 'projects'. I decided it was time for a little break and this would give me my 'quick fix'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These vases sitting on the shelf in our 'water closet' were definitely in need of a little life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little measuring,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little taping,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little spraying,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dipped Look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">But wait, still fairly lifeless. In hind sight I should have chose a color to spray the vases rather than a silver metallic. My options were pretty limited though, as I only had white, black, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and silver on hand and I wanted to do them TODAY!!! (or yesterday). So silver it was. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This corner still needed some help though so off I went on a little tour to see what I could find to add some more dimension. The box of leftover twigs from my <a href="http://timberandlace.blogspot.com/2011/09/natural-twig-wreath.html">twig wreath</a> was the first thing I came across. I sprayed a couple branches with my Oil Rubbed Bronze paint (they needed to be a little darker so one quick coat gave me the color I wanted but still left all the natural goodness showing). Although a little better, still not quite enough. I then stumbled upon some pallet wood cut-offs from another project. Sanded them. Glued them together. Put a coat of polyurethane on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love wood.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Needless to say, I never crossed one item off my fall clean-up list. So much for just a 'quick fix'.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">Linking To: </span><a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/"><span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: x-small;">Simply Creation</span></a>, <a href="http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/">Frugalicious Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/">Remodelaholic's Anonymous</a>, <a href="http://www.chiconashoestring.blogspot.com/">Flaunt it Friday</a>, <a href="http://www.justagirlblog.com/">Show and Share</a></div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-27812452652178143432011-09-28T10:18:00.000-06:002011-09-28T10:18:32.622-06:00Dipping!!I have fallen in love with the 'dipped' look lately.<br />
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</div>Something is getting the 'dip' treatment in my house today!!! I'll be back to share tomorrow.Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2913430269225823620.post-3500187407823752872011-09-23T07:12:00.002-06:002011-09-27T08:27:05.827-06:00Natural Twig WreathThanks to <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/">pinterest</a> I came across this beautiful wreath.<br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick hop over to <a href="http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/2010/08/starburst-twig-wreath.html">The Painted Hive</a> and I was equipped with a list of supplies and directions on how to make this beauty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A beautiful fall day led us on a sponaneous walk to the river to collect driftwood twigs with a friend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The assembly of the wreaths was fairly straight forward. The only change we made in the <a href="http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/2010/08/starburst-twig-wreath.html">construction</a> of our wreaths was to cut the glue sticks to the appropriate size, lay them around the backing and use a heat gun to heat the glue. This allowed us to work in 1/4 sections of the wreath without having to glue each individual piece. A quick reheat also allowed for easy adjustments.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I still have many blank walls there was so many potential spots to hang this wreath. A little tour around this house concluded that our ensuite was the perfect spot for this new addition.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My girlfriend plans to spray hers white. While I orginally had it in my head I would spray mine silver I am enjoying the natural beauty of the weathered driftwood. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Want to make your own? Check out the details from Kristine over at <a href="http://thepaintedhive.blogspot.com/2010/08/starburst-twig-wreath.html">The Painted Hive</a>.</div>Marcihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576741128873027013noreply@blogger.com5