tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50559442606681436432024-03-28T02:19:16.712-07:00Freckle Face GirlDecorate. Thrift. Craft. Repeat. Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-43026826682654948722015-10-03T13:51:00.003-07:002015-10-03T13:54:06.138-07:00How to Distress a New Industrial Chair<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Hell00000000....is anyone here anymore! Don't choke on a chip, it's been awhile. I've been busy on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome" target="_blank">Freckle Face Girl</a> Facebook account, but not so much here. Do you follow me there yet? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can find them at World Market, Target and a few other places. But be sure to read the reviews. The chairs at Target seemed great, but apparently people thought they were mini sized. And then I came across these beauties, at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Metal-Stacking-Chair-Set-of-2/29274318" target="_blank">Walmart</a> of all places! The reviews were great, and if all else failed, I could return them right down the street. They come in a 2-pack for $125 (but I just bought them for $119, so apparently the price fluctuates). Not too bad, right? They came quickly, packaged nicely with no damage. But....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">man ,they were SUPER shiny. Like, really, crazy, shiny! And you know as soon as someone sat down with metal buttons on their pockets, it was going to leave a weird scratch that would be all like "LOOK AT ME!!!". I scoured Pinterest for DIY's on how to age them ,but the only one I found mentioned muriatic acid (which I'd still like to try for rust). So....what's a girl to do? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Get our your sanding blocks of course! I used 2 - a very course grit to knot the laquer completely off, exposing the metal underneath. I sanded all of the places it naturally would wear, along the edges, legs, back and on the seat. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I also used the finest grit to knock down the paint ad shine, not exposing the metal finish, but the primer underneath, which was a really pretty matte gunmetal color. In other places where the chair was still too shiny, I gently did a pass with the fine grit block. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">If you use a bottle of hydrogen peroxide a tablespoon of muriatic acid and spray it on, letting it sit for about 1/2 hour, you can instantly create rust in the exposed metal surfaces. A paste wax could be applied to seal the surface so you don't get rusty spots on your clothes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">They do have a shorter back then the other chairs I have, but I like the look of different chairs at the head of the table. These are comfortable for both the adults and kids in my family, not tippy or unstable. They fit all of our backsides just fine (some of the Target reviews noted that adults couldn't fit in the chairs!) Little rubber feet protect the floor.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally have the full tutorial for the paper "wood plank" floors I showed you (and showed you and showed you if you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook). </a>What can I say. It's worth repeating myself over...see...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was asked by my <i>besties</i> (ok, so, maybe they wouldn't classify me <i>that</i> way) over at <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/" target="_blank">Remodelaholic </a>if I would be their guest and share my tute' over on their blog (because let's face it, they know WAY more people than I do!) and get the word out on how awesome these floors are! And because I want everyone to know, I said ABSOLUTELY! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So come on! Let's go! Head on over and learn how to create your own <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2014/04/faux-wood-plank-floors-brown-paper" target="_blank">Faux Wood Paper Floor</a></span>. <span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to ask lot's of questions and then come back and follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook </a>or better yet, sign up (right over there) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've done something crazy. And believe me, I've heard about how crazy it was. I've gotten some <i>strange</i> looks. Some "that will never work" comments. Some snickers and chuckles and rolling eyes. One "why don't you just do the real thing". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love it. I LOVE IT. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's not perfect. Neither am I.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes you have to follow your own path, even when it's the path no one else travels. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I'm not a food blogger. But cooking is just about the only thing I <i>have</i> been getting done lately. Everyone has to be fed, right? I figured I would share our family favorite recipes in the meantime because everyone probably still has to eat at your house too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This has been one of our favorite recipes for a couple of years. My boys <i>l. o. v. e. </i>chinese pork. They would eat it every day if I let them. This recipe combines chinese pork with some other really yummy foods like bok choy and noodles and ginger. It's really simple, filling and may just become a favorite at your house too. Let's get to it...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Chinese Noodle Soup </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Adapted from Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Feeds 6 <i>but </i>I almost always double because my kids want 2nds...and maybe so do I.</span></span></div>
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1 (48-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth</div>
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2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal</div>
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1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced</div>
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1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce</div>
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6 baby bok choy, halved</div>
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1 cup matchstick-cut carrots</div>
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2 cups cooked whole wheat capellini</div>
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6 ounces, lean-cooked pork, cut into matchsticks</div>
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1 cup lightly packed baby spinach</div>
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Sliced snow peas (optional)</div>
- See more at: http://www.nothankstocake.com/2012/04/05/new-recipe-chinese-noodle-soup/#sthash.z0hV2AHG.dpuf</div>
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1 (48-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth</div>
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2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal</div>
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1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced</div>
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1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce</div>
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6 baby bok choy, halved</div>
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1 cup matchstick-cut carrots</div>
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2 cups cooked whole wheat capellini</div>
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6 ounces, lean-cooked pork, cut into matchsticks</div>
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1 cup lightly packed baby spinach</div>
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Sliced snow peas (optional)</div>
- See more at: http://www.nothankstocake.com/2012/04/05/new-recipe-chinese-noodle-soup/#sthash.z0hV2AHG.dpuf</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i> </i>1 48 oz carton chicken broth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 scallions, cut on the diagonal</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 one-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled/minced</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 6 baby bok choy, halved</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3 carrots, cut int</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">o matchsticks</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6 ounces Chinese pork, cut into matchsticks</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">2 cups pasta</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup baby spinach</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine chicken broth, scallions, ginger and soy sauce in pot and simmer until scallions are tender. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see below, there are no scallions in my dish, because I didn't have any. I added mushrooms later instead.This recipe is open to changes and is still great, so if you don't have something, just substitute and carry on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Add bok choy, carrots, and pork and simmer until vegetables are tender. I add the pork in this step because I have 2 little ones that have a hard time with tougher meat, adding it in this step allows it to become tender. I added my mushrooms here as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a few minutes cooking the vegetables, I tucked my pasta "nests" into my pot. I've used Chinese noodles, ramen noodles, spaghetti...anything I had on hand. My kids have been loving these little noodle nests lately, so I used those. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided I needed extra bok choy here too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Simmer until your noodles are al dente.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Throw your spinach in until wilted. If you prefer a little kick, you could add some crushed red pepper flakes. Otherwise, you are FINISHED!~</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so simple, and if you are like me, and have zero patience for steps, I throw everything in the pot at the beginning, and simmer on low until it's finished. About 12 minutes, and we are eating! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok...if you follow me on<span style="color: #76a5af;"> Facebook <span style="color: black;">you may have seen my sneak peak. And that I've been hinting at something with Chalkboard paint for a while.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #76a5af;"><span style="color: black;">Here is a bigger sneak peak until tomorrow...I'm in <i>loovvee.</i></span></span></span><br />
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(48-ounce) carton reduced sodium chicken broth</div>
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2 scallions, sliced on the diagonal</div>
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1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced</div>
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1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce</div>
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6 baby bok choy, halved</div>
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1 cup matchstick-cut carrots</div>
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2 cups cooked whole wheat capellini</div>
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6 ounces, lean-cooked pork, cut into matchsticks</div>
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1 cup lightly packed baby spinach</div>
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Sliced snow peas (optional)</div>
- See more at: http://www.nothankstocake.com/2012/04/05/new-recipe-chinese-noodle-soup/#sthash.z0hV2AHG.dpuf</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This isn't a foodie blog - but I like to share a little bit of everything. You can only decorate so many rooms, right?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes you come across a recipe SO. GOOD. You <i>must</i> share. For the greater good of the people. And their tastebuds. So, consider this me, giving you the answer to all of your chicken dreams, and read on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since I'm not a
professional foodie blog, I forgot to take step by step pictures
yesterday while making this meal. I had 4 kids to feed that were gnawing
at my feet waiting to get fed. Priorities people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But
after you taste this chicken, you won't care that I didn't have a
gazillion beautifully photographed steps of me sprinkling cumin on
chicken. You will just be super thankful that I shared it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I buy chicken in bulk. Like, 2 40 pound cases every 6 months. This cuts down on random trips to the grocery store and over time saves me a bunch of money. I buy through a company called <a href="https://zayconfoods.com/refer/zf184012" target="_blank">ZAYCON FOODS</a> (if you click that link, it will bring you to my referral page that will give me $1 if you make an order). They deliver incredible products at great prices across the country. They aren't my sponsors and don't have anything to do with my blog. I am just sharing that with 4 children, and 2 adults, it's a great way to buy fresh bulk, quality meat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, when I get my chicken, I immediately bag 40 pounds of it into individual meals to throw in the freezer. Most of them are ready to be baked or put in the crock pot. I also freeze plain chicken with a recipe written on the front of the bag. Really any of these options makes dinner as easy as grabbing take out. No thinking. I'm all about that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Put the lime in the coconut and shake it all up...I said Doctor...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ahem. Here is the recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 large chicken breasts </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Zest and juice from 2 limes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2 teaspoons cumin</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 teaspoons coriander</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons soy sauce </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3 teaspoons kosher salt</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 tablespoons sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 teaspoons curry powder</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1 cup coconut milk</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your chicken is really thick, pound your chicken down a little bit. Otherwise, just put in a bowl. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over chicken. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Marinate 1.5 hours (I marinated mine 3 hours).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To prepare - remove the chicken from the marinade. KEEP THE MARINADE. You are going to boil it for a few minutes on the stove.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Saute the chicken until thoroughly cooked through. While cooking, bring the marinade to a slow, low boil on the stove for at least 3 minutes. I simmered mine for 15 minutes while I cooked the chicken. You need to make sure any raw chicken in the sauce is cooked. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cut the chicken into thin strips and serve over quinoa, drizzled in the coconut lime curry sauce. Or put into a warmed pita with greens, drizzled with sauce. Or eat straight from the pan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Devour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank me later. </span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-75222529777416897492013-11-03T14:15:00.001-08:002013-11-08T08:59:05.865-08:00Junk in my Trunk {Nerf Storage}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I know I'm the worst blogger ever. Really. I do. Who goes missing for a month other than a few <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> posts here and there. After self analyzing my behavior, I've decided that making a to do list and planning to finish it screws up any creativity I've got at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Me: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I should go paint that wall. It would look so cool in {insert color here}.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh. Yeah. I promised I'd finish my to do list. Stupid list. I'll go bake brownies instead.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that is how the last 30 days went. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Raising 4 kids was pretty time consuming too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so sick of writing about the boys room and I'm sure you're sick of hearing about it too. But, this is one thing I did (while shoving my face full of brownies).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I bought this horribly beat up trunk at an estate sale for $5 because my boy really wanted a treasure box. To hide his special things. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was dented, and ugly, and shiny. And someone named Tony made sure everyone knew it was his (hers?). Apparently I tried really hard to not take any pictures of it. It's hideous-ness is not captured on film.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted it the same color as the dressers a while back. But, still, wasn't really feeling it. Too matchy - matchy. No one needs things to match around here for Pete's sake!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then the brilliant idea struck at around 4:30 when I should have been making dinner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Doesn't it look so masculine with it's new coat of green and red cross symbol? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What's inside, you ask? Special treasures found on once in a lifetime adventures?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snakes, and snails, and puppy dogs tails?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">xo-</span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Freestyle Script"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chris</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Freestyle Script"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span>Sharing with:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://commona-myhouse.blogspot.com/2013/11/give-me-goods-monday-link-party33.html" target="_blank">Commona My House: Give Me The Goods Monday</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.lizmarieblog.com/2013/11/inspire-me-please-linky-party-36/" target="_blank">Liz Marie Blog: Inspire Me Please</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post isn't full of beautiful before and after shots (ok, well, as beautiful as my terrible camera can take). There are no staged and altered and pretty-fied photos. There is no fun DIY project. There is no gluing and sewing and cozy-ing and fluffing. It's real. The stuff you'd see if you walked in my door at this very minute. Instead of saying "where does she find the time to do all of that", you will say "why doesn't she find the time to finish all of that". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been plugging away at my "to do list". To be honest, I can't actually remember <i>where</i> I put it...but I do remember <i>what</i> I put on it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Painting the upstairs hallway ceiling was on the list (and has been for 5 years...ahem). I have told myself (many times) that Fall would be the best time to do it, so I'm not sweating like a hippo while I do it. Then, every Fall, I quietly move on to fun projects. That don't involve ceilings. Because I hate painting ceilings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also told myself and any one else that would listen, that after our last few houses, I would NEVER be painting ceilings. Again. Ever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dang.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I would have gotten in on the design process when this house was being built, things would have been A LOT different. Like, no flat pink pig tan paint (look it up, that for sure has to be the name of the color) throughout the entire blasted house, including ceilings. Yuck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The good news is, I've started to finish. I've started to finish the master closet that I started way back in February.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">xo- </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Freestyle Script"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chris</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This may have been the most delayed reveal ever. Really. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But in all fairness, I DIY'ed my way through and I have to say, I'm really happy with how it turned out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There was nothing <i>wrong</i> with how the room looked before, but the dressers needed to be repainted. And then the ball started rolling. It's just how these things work <strike>in my house</strike> in the world of decorating. Right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you aren't sick of this room yet, then get ready for a <i>meeelllionn </i>pictures, because this baby is DONE! (for now.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what it looked like a really like time ago, right after I painted it when we moved in:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I put both boys in the same room as I was ending my primary color phase. Thank goodness for decor-evolution.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And today...after plugging away for most of the summer - my take on a vintage industrial boys bedroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> If you want to know how I made this room by myself on a budget follow these links!</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2011/12/red-cross-pillows.html" target="_blank">Vintage Red Cross Pillows</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2012/01/sew-what.html" target="_blank">DIY Ticking Stripe Duvet Cover</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/wallpaper-book-pages.html" target="_blank">Book Page Wallpaper</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/08/more-diy-artwork-vintage-boys-room.html" target="_blank">DIY Book Page Art</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-free-artwork-restoration-hardware.html" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware Inspired Art </a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/pottery-barn-black-distressed-finish.html" target="_blank">DIY Black Pottery Barn Finish</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/09/card-catalog-inspired-dressers-boys.html" target="_blank">Card Catalog Inspired Dressers</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">xo- </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Freestyle Script"; font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chris</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2013/10/13/that-diy-party-38/" target="_blank">DIY Showoff</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/halloween-decorations-for-the-porch/" target="_blank">Between Naps on The Porch</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2013/10/13/its-party-time-10-13-2013/" target="_blank">It's So Very Cheri: It's Party Time</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/11/november-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick: November Before & After</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been waiting until I had the time to write up a "DIY" post on my card catalog inspired dressers - and that's just not going to happen right now, so instead of waiting <i>another</i> week, I'm going to at least show you what I've done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> But just so you know - these were REALLY easy. A little bit of paint, some Rub 'n Buff and a few clearance drawer pulls and they are done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here they are before - when I had cabinets stacked on them. They don't look very terrible in this picture, but they were scuffed and marked and just overall pretty awful looking. One had a broken drawer and of course, mismatched knobs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What do you think? Did I pull off the card catalog inspiration? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite school cafeteria lunch was hands down the cheese zombie. I don't know where the name comes from. Think grilled cheese, but with homemade bread encompassing the gooey cheese like a fluffy, yeasty blanket. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I haven't thought about them since leaving the tiny town in Oregon I grew up in. Not until recently, trying to come up with ideas to create freezer meals for my boys school lunches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a few different batches of the zombie. They failed. They were hollow. The cheese was absorbed into the bread. They were a miserable failure. And then I found this recipe. 4th grade memories came flooding back with each bite. And, there were none left to go into the freezer. I guess I'd better make them again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the perfect fall evening meal when the leaves start to fall off of the tree's and the air get's crisp. Serve with homemade tomato soup and you've got yourself an incredibly satisfying meal that everyone will love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> 2.75 Tbsp Active Dry Yeast</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 Cup Water, warm (110 degrees F)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">6.5 Cups All Purpose</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3/4 cup instant nonfat dry milk<br />
7 Tbsp Granulated Sugar</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1.5 tsp Salt<br />
7 Tbsp Vegetable Oil <span style="font-size: small;">(I used Coconut Oil)</span><br />
1.25 Cups Water (68 degrees F)<br />
1.25 lbs American Cheese Block, Sliced<br />
1/2 Tbsp Butter or Margarine, melted </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For best results have all ingredients and utensils at room temperature.<br />
1) Proof yeast by dissolving dry yeast in warm water. Let stand for about 5 minutes until bubbly.<br />
2) Place flour, dry milk, sugar and salt in mixing bowl. Using a dough hook, blend on low speed approximately 2 minutes.<br />
3) Add oil and blend on low speed approximately 2 minutes.<br />
4) Add water, mix on low speed for 1 minute.<br />
5) Add dissolved yeast and mix on low speed for 2 minutes.<br />
6) Knead dough on medium speed for 8 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic.<br />
7) Divide dough into two equal pieces and place in warm area for 45 to 60 minutes.<br />
8) Use a lightly oiled half sheet pan (I use <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/usa-pan-traditional-finish-jelly-roll-pan/?pkey=e|jelly%2Broll%2Bpan|2|best|0|1|24||2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-" target="_blank">THIS</a> pan from Williams and Sonoma and LOVE it) and
evenly stretch one of the dough balls on a sheet pan. Put sliced cheese
evenly on top of first layer of dough. Take second dough ball and
stretch evenly on the top.<br />
9) Place in a warm area until double in size, 30-50 minutes.</span><br />
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18-20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Oh my it's hard to get back into the groove of blogging after a little break! I have been so busy and have a lot to share!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome" target="_blank">Facebook</a> then you may have seen this sneak peak <strike>that I taunted people with and then never posted.</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Signs like this are all over the internet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have this giant long wall in the kids/guest bathroom, and it has bothered me for 4 years. Yes. It Has. You can't put small things there. I didn't have anything big. So, I left it blank. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then, as these things happen, it occurred to me during nap time when I was trying to avoid other projects I had begun. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I already had the giant piece of plywood (left over from a beadboard project) hanging in the garage as another sign I'd made. Sheesh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Figure out what you want to say...I wanted a bright, cheery sign. And since I sing this song daily, it was a good fit. I slapped on some left over paint in a not perfect way so the old paint was a bit exposed... (I think it's Hawthorne Yellow by BM). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now grab a piece of printer paper, go to your computer and type your saying into Word. Figure out your size and font, then put your paper OVER your computer screen. TRACE the letters. I know. SO easy! If you need something <i>really</i> large, you may have to use several papers for each word. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't take a picture of me tracing my words. Sorry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, get your carbon paper (I found mine in the art supply section at Hobby Lobby). Put your carbon paper behind the letters you copied and lay down on the wood surface. Trace over your letters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This will happen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went ahead and free handed the "sunshine" part, which is obvious because it's the only word that's crooked. I really need to use a ruler. But I'm ok with the imperfection. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />Now go ahead and fill in your letters with craft paint. The outline you drew on will wipe off after the paint is dry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used watered down craft paint so it went on smoothly. Then I used a paint pen to create the shadow effect to give it dimension. That's totally optional though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And if you give a girl a paint brush...she will want a mirror frame to go with it...Stay tuned for that DIY.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe not. But whatever. I made it to 105 likes on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. And as I promised, now I bequeath to you my DIY shoe makeover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came up with this idea one night after drooling over these...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But my mammoth feet are much too large for these beauties. So I did as I do. I created my own version. Because what else are you going to do when your husband is away pretending he has football teams in fantasy land (or whatever they do in fantasy football) and the kiddos are sleeping. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gather your supplies. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what you will be left with. I also ran a small bead of hot glue just at the edge of the sole of the shoe to make sure my fabric stayed down while the Mod Podge was still wet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glue it down over the unfinished side to cover the unfinished edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't have a picture, but because I trimmed the back edge of my shoe a little short, I cut a rectangle of fabric and glued it over the back top edge of the shoe to cover the unfinished ege. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Now press all of the fabric tabs down and glue them over the side of the shoe. Note: Be careful depending on what glue you use to do this, you don't want anything rough rubbing against your foot.I used a very small bead of hot glue (see a trend here?) along the top edge of the shoe to hold the tabs down, them pulled out the insole and glued the fabric under it, reattaching when I was finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Trim the bottom of the shoe with an exacto knife or very sharp blade <i>just</i> where the fabric meets the sole of the shoe. Lesson Learned: I used scissors and it didn't cut quite close enough. I don't expect anyone to come up and ask me to see the bottom of my shoes though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what you should have. You can cover the bottom unfinished seam with ribbon or trim if you'd like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I covered the entire outer fabric of my shoe with Mod Podge to make my shoes a little more durable to dirt/wet/yuck. You don't have to do this, and you can wear them as is. You obviously won't be stomping through mud puddles and snow covered mountains in fabric ballet flats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my shoe covered in Mod Podge. I learned a lesson from my first shoe...don't get the Mod Podge on the inside fabric of the shoe because it made the fabric rough. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wait a few hours for the shoe to dry before adding embellishments. Or wait 24 hours if you are finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I opted to make a pretty rosette like my inspiration shoe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I held each little square into the flame of a lighter just so the heat would curl the edges. I would have taken a picture but fire, burning ribbon and taking a picture are too much even for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stack your little squares with biggest on the bottom into a little pile gluing them onto eachother in the middle as you go. (There are <i>tons </i>of tutorials on burned edge rosettes if you need more pictures)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I glued the rosette down onto the toe of the shoe along with a couple of scrap fabric leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now how is that for fabulous! Boring old "blah" shoes into new fall favorites!</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-16163065693469216212013-08-30T17:47:00.001-07:002013-08-30T17:47:24.953-07:00Slipcovering {Ballet} Flats<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would seriously give my right pinky toe for either of these. But, although <a href="http://www.joyfolie.com/" target="_blank">Joyfolie</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">makes shoes in my size, they don't make <i>these</i> shoes in <i>my</i> size. Apparently my feet have grown one and a half sizes with baby #4 (not that my growing feet would have mattered). What's that about anyway? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While <i>droooooling</i> over these beauties, it occurred to me that while I cannot have <i>those</i> shoes, I can make something of my own, to fit my ginormous feet, that are almost equally as cute. With no sewing, and only supplies I had on hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Although my passion is decorating (and redoing and redoing) my house, <strike>I made a to do list and promised myself that I wouldn't start any new house projects until everything was done</strike></span> <span style="font-size: large;">this seemed like a good craft to start at 9:30 at night that wouldn't wake anyone up. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I'm totally going to share how I remade some old ballet flats into these customized beauties with little more than glue...ohhhhh yeahhhhh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But my goal is to get to 105 likes on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome" target="_blank">Freckle Face Girl Facebook </a>page. And I'm already at 98.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So come on and give the page a thumbs up!! And I will share my DIY ballet flat slipcover project with YOU! And you will have the prettiest, cutest, one-of-a-kind big girl shoes on the whole block!</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-80757770379102726332013-08-07T15:42:00.000-07:002013-08-07T15:42:15.027-07:00Card Catalog {Hardware}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Card Catalog inspired furniture has been catching my eye for a while now - I'm drawn to it and have wished upon many a twinkly star that Craig{slist} would bestow upon me a library castoff that was old and perfect and free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Card catalog hardware isn't so hard to find, thank goodness. You can really change the entire look of a piece of furniture just with the knobs...(a collective "DUH" is coming). But <i>SERIOUSLY</i> you guys. It can. And lucky for me, you can have the castoff card catalog look without waiting a millionthousandandtwo years to get the real deal (and who really needs umpteen itsy bitsy drawers anyway?). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They kind of feel like the nerdy kid that saved the girl and now he's really cool and everyone loves him. No? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm really drawn to the antique brass for these, but you could easily get them on clearance in any finish and Rub 'n Buff them to get the finish you want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> On super clearance for .89 each. EIGHTY NINE CENTS. Each. Oh. My. Labeling goodness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got 12 of them for the boys dressers. And I Rub n' Buffed them. In Antique Gold. I had to. Once you RnB, you can't stop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I did end up spending a little bit of money on their room update after all. But .89 each people.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've got the cup pull ones coming for my bathroom but they are on back order. For apparently ever. So, there's that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We just got back again after two consecutive weekends away. Of course taking 4 kids and two grown ups anywhere requires a lot of preparation, but I think the clean up and put away part when we get home is the most time consuming...and my least favorite part FO'SHO. Ahem. We were in the city. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a few things waiting in the wings to show you, but I'm just putting the finishing touches on the gallery wall and I thought I would share my final piece of "art". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, if writing on book pages and stuffing them into a frame qualifies as art. It does around here.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had this frame <i>forever</i> - I got it at Goodwill for $3.50 (they are a great place for frames!). I intended on putting a picture of each of my 3 babies in each spot, then I had 4. Hmm. Dilemma. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I thought about putting the British flag or some cool postcard in each of the holes...but I originally didn't want to spend any money on this little room redo, and now it's become a game. So I had to use what I had around the house. Book pages to the rescue, and a few words I want my boys to remember.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This summer has been a little challenging due to our schedule and the 2 littlest littles are a bit of a handful at the moment (momma-ing isn't always easy, especially when you are trying to get everyone fed). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I try to make sure we all eat <i>real</i> food 90% of the time. By real food, I mean unprocessed (or minimally processed) ingredients that come from the earth. I like to think that if my great grandma didn't use it, I shouldn't either. Although I'm not sure if my great grandma ever used quinoa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of our favorite <i>quick</i> summer meals is Greek Quinoa (that's a hard word...keen-wah) Salad. Quinoa seems to be all the rage right now. It's full of all sorts of great things for your body and super tasty. I buy mine in bulk at Winco, but if your grocer doesn't carry it, you can buy it from <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=S9T7Kl0iwkQ&bids=275461.188244000137&type=2&subid=0" width="1" /><a href="https://www.vitacostrewards.com/ip4blQf" target="_blank">Vitacost. </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is my go to recipe for potlucks (and family barbecue's) because it travels so well, doesn't get mushy (I individually bag the cut veggies / dressing and mix on site) and doesn't require a certain temperature to be safe (yes, I'm talking to you potato salad).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We eat this salad as our main dish by doubling it, but it makes a great side dish. I've never heard a complaint! If you are under pressure to bring something delicious and easy to an upcoming event, I challenge you to bring this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How simple is that!? It tastes like summer to me. It's quick and filling and makes a great lunch for the next day after the flavors meld together. I really wish I would have taken a picture... I will have to add one. It just didn't last long enough!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm guest posting over at <a href="http://www.lifeasiknowitblog.com/2013/07/guest-post-how-to-remove-carpet-stain.html" target="_blank">Life As I Know It</a> . So head on over and check it out!</span></div>
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-127614255211788352013-07-23T14:05:00.004-07:002013-07-23T14:05:57.809-07:00Big Plans {Little Progress}<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I had big plans to get my bathroom finished by today all during naptime intervals. Anyone else do that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First I ran out of wallpaper paste. Apparently I have gone through an entire tub...what can I say. I ran out just before putting up the <i>last piece</i>. Man. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today, I had the perfect opportunity to go pick up these couple of things, to finish this bathroom (that is turning into a major pain in the heiny!) and my battery in my car died. Again. Lately car issues are haunting me. Rats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I improvised and made my own wallpaper paste and at least finished one thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And this is what I'm currently crushing on...I wonder if I changed every drawer pull to these if it would be too much? Yeah. Probably. I'm thinking these would be pretty great in this gray bathroom though...and on the boys dressers. And my dresser. Uh oh. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I subscribe to the theory that you can never have enough wreaths. You may have noticed if you've browsed this little corner of the internets that I call home. It's just a thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The thing is, wreaths are expensive. Like really expensive. I don't get it. The good news: both of these wreath's cost me less than $5. So today while thinking I probably should be finishing some painting in my bathroom, I did this instead. And because you want to make one too, I made a tutorial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have several boxwood's growing in my back yard, so I just went out and cut snippets off of the brightest colored bush. If you don't have a boxwood, you could ask a friend or neighbor. If all else fails, you can buy faux boxwood greenery at Hobby Lobby and Michaels. It can be a little pricey though, so be sure to use a coupon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Continue working around your wreath. I tucked small pieces in where I needed extra fluff, but I didn't want to hide the grapevine completely. You can add as much or as little as you'd like. The stems may pop out in places, so in some places I glued the tips in if they were too wild. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This has got to be one of my most favorite DIY's in a really long time. It's fast, easy and cheap. But it also really makes a statement and is a fun way to make a big impact where you need it most.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A couple of years ago I painted 3/4 of a short wall in the boys room with black chalkboard paint. It was fun and something about the big black wall anchors everything visually. Apparently I didn't really love it, because this is the only picture I can find. The wall is about 10 feet long - </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You get the idea - it was just a big chalk board. On the wall. That didn't really lend anything to the room design wise. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I was putting together my Restoration Hardware <a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-free-artwork-restoration-hardware.html" target="_blank">knock-off</a> I had a light bulb moment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I started gluing pages on the wall the second I was done with the sign. I glued pages onto the wall starting at the ceiling in the corner and working my way across the wall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was finished with actually covering the wall, I randomly glued pages up to hide seams I didn't like and to sort of separate the criss cross lines the edges of the pages made. I didn't want it to look like I was trying to have perfectly aligned pages across the wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's quite the long title. But don't worry, the extra time it took you to read that long title will be made up when you see what you can do to achieve the Pottery Barn black distressed finish on your own furniture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have painted everything. The right way, the wrong way, and every way in between. I have had the wrong way turn out great and last. And the right way chip only months later. I've learned that I don't always need all of the fancy tools, paints and whoknowswhats to achieve what I'm going for. And that's really true for every thing I do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been trying to do with what I have while I do a little playing around the house this summer. It's not always easy, but it's proving to be pretty fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The boys have had blue beds for what seems like forever. One of the beds was purchased that way when boy#1 moved out of his crib. So it had the shiny factory finish, but was just an MDF underneath. Boy#2 then moved out of his crib into a bed (frame) I got from Craig{slist}. They were similar style beds, with finials and beadboard on the head/foot rails. But they were different. So I painted Boy#2's bed to match the already blue bed. Are you following me here?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As boys things tend to do, the beds were looking pretty dinged up. So while they were away, the {busy} momma did play.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. I did not prime. (Screams heard everywhere. Gasp! Mothers shielding their childrens eyes from those very words). This is what the beds looked like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. I used this brush. It's a Wooster Angled Brush. Any good brush should do. Or, if you prefer a foam roller, that would be great. I had too many nooks and crannies for that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4. I painted the beds. You heard me right. I just dipped and painted. No fancy footwork. This is where the Secret Service will show up on my door step to question my DIY abilities. One bed had already been painted over the factory finish so the paint had something to stick to. The other bed was left in it's original finish. If yours has been waxed or is too glossy to take a finish, you would want to gently sand and wipe down at this point. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Ok-this is where you may think I have LOST. MY. MIND. (And that I need a serious RnB intervention). But I assure you, this is what gave the {fake} distressed finish that I have seen with Pottery Barn furniture. I took out my trusty tube of....drumroll.....Rub n' Buff in Grecian Gold. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm sure I'm breaking every single rule known to furniture painters. But that's ok - because it turned out AMAZING! I used the RnB on my finger tip and gently ran it down all of the edges and corners that would typically be distressed. You can use less or more, whatever you like. After I wiped it on, I gently wiped it down, to get rid of the bright gold. It left a brownish tint in it's place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The finish from the Rustoleum Painters Touch paint is so smooth. You can see in the photo above how it shines. I am so tickled with how these turned out I find myself happily making their beds every morning and marveling at how easy and beautiful this project was. And...it didn't cost me a dime. I had everything already!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you already see some changes I've made to the room? If you don't remember what it looked like, here it was <a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2012/02/boys-room-getting-there.html" target="_blank">before</a>. Here's a sneak peak at this diy <a href="http://frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/diy-free-artwork-restoration-hardware.html" target="_blank">sign</a> up on the wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why is it that I feel most inspired to make changes around the house when I don't have the resources to put <i>toward</i> changes to the house. Gah! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So the challenge was on as I continued on my "use what I have" rule. I am SO tickled with the way that everything turned out. I hinted at working on the boys room on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FreckleFaceatHome" target="_blank">Facebook</a></span> <span style="font-size: large;">(come on over and follow me!) and have mentioned the room <a href="http://www.frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2012/01/sew-what.html" target="_blank">here </a>and <a href="http://www.frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2012/02/boys-room-getting-there.html" target="_blank">here. </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The boys use the old dresser my sister and I had when we were kids. They are just plain old cheapy pine dressers - and aren't built to stand the test of time. One of the drawers finally was on it's last leg and was on the verge of making L boy <i>craaaaazy</i>. While working on the dresser, I pulled the drawer out thinking of other plans for the hole. I realized the broken piece would be perfect for an art piece. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I didn't want mine to be the same, it just gave me an idea. Those are usually my famous last words. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using wallpaper paste and bookpages (both of which I already had), I started gluing pages to the board until it was covered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I just free handed the letters using a pencil, then went back over those lines with a sharpie.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I filled in the lines with the sharpie because I wanted it to look sharp like a printed page, as opposed to painted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's all there is to that! EASY PEASY, FREE and environmentally friendly to boot! It's big too, so it makes a statement. Stay tuned because the final result is pretty awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You could use anything for this - $1 foam board from the Dollar Store, cover in pages, glue a string on the back and write the word of your choice. It doesn't have to be expensive to be beautiful! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a sneak peak at what I have been working on in this room. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After my little nursery chandelier <a href="http://www.frecklefaceathome.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-little-bit-of-bling-ikea-meet-rub-n.html" target="_blank">re-do </a>with my new favorite medium "Rub n' Buff", I decided to making a few more changes in the nursery to tie the gold all together. Again, it had to be free. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I shopped the house. It's easy to get so used to seeing something in the same spot for so long, that you just overlook it. I'm trying to focus on those things that have been in the same spot <i>forever</i> and envision them in a new space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I pulled together a few pictures and mirrors and started working on a gallery wall. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Crown: Tuesday Morning</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">White Curtains in crown: Ikea</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bedding: Sewn by me using Target's Shabby Chic Hydrangea bedding</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rocking Chair: Used by my mom to rock me (Painted Cloudburst by SW)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Dresser: Craigslist</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Book Holder: Pottery Barn Kids</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wallpaper: Beadboard wallpaper Home Depot</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">Linking up to:</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/07/be-inspired-148-need-little-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Common Ground: Be Inspired</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2013/07/feathered-nest-friday.html" target="_blank">French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://Frugal Friday" target="_blank">The Shabby Nest</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/2013/07/home-sweet-home-127.html" target="_blank">The Charm of Home: Home Sweet Home</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.fivedaysfiveways.com/2013/07/feature-friday-free-for-all-75.html" target="_blank">5 Days 5 Ways: Feature Friday Free-For-All</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.serenityyou.com/" target="_blank">Let's Be Friends Blog Hop</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://itssoverycheri.com/2013/07/14/party-time-7-14-2013/" target="_blank">It's So Very Cheri: Party Time</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/07/friday-link-party-25.html" target="_blank">The Pink Junkie: Friday Link Party</a> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2013/07/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-126.html" target="_blank">DIY by Design: Sizzle into Summer</a> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I've been wanting to make some small changes to the nursery - you know - the one I mentioned back when I was pregnant, but never showed you again? Yeah, that one. Geez...hey, there goes a SQUIRREL!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Ahem. Anyway, I wanted to spend zero dollars, and make a big impact. I have had this chandelier in the nursery since I prepared it for miss Caroline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a cutie all by itself - but something about the brushed silver has always bothered me. So at 3:30am a few days ago, while Miss Lydia and I were up having a <strike>discussion about the importance of sleep</strike> party in her room, I figured out exactly what to do. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had this sitting around for ages...Rub n'Buff in Grecian Gold.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And sleep deprivation made it perfectly clear! Ikea chandelier, this is Rub n' Buff, Rub n' Buff meet Ikea chandelier. I think you are going to be perfect friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I first started smearing the gold on with my finger, I started to re-think my decision. I mean, I <i>knew</i> that most of my projects don't look so hot when they are a quarter completed. But seriously, I was freaking out. The thought of taking it down, somehow taping all the crystals and spray painting her just didn't appeal.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After using a paint brush to really get into the small spaces and up along the ceiling, it was looking pretty good. I allowed the silver underneath to show through in some spots, because I was hoping it would start to look old...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was definitely missing something so I pulled out my trusty can of my trusty Citrus-Shield in Walnut. I LOVE. This. Stuff. I inherited it and have no idea where to find it. It could be the last can on earth. I have no idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because of the walnut tint, I think it adds dimension and seals the surface. Really I just wanted it to look like an old crusty antique without the worry of freaky wires burning my house down. Goal achieved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just rubbed it on with a rag and then rubbed it off until I got the desired look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Perfect! All that glitters really is gold. Or Rub n' Buff. Whatever. It's exactly what this room needed! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And in case you wonder what my kiddo's are doing when I do these types of projects...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one napped away in all of her slobbery, chubby goodness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Rub n' Buff is pretty great. It was easy to work with, didn't require me to take down the light fixture, which requires things like tools and shutting off the power. All I needed was my craft brush, finger and a rag. I wish all projects were that easy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course I would be remiss if I didn't share that I went a little Rub n' Buff crazy. And maybe created a new gallery wall while I was at it. And then started some changes in the boys room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">xo-Chris</span><br />
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Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07422408237357965743noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055944260668143643.post-57379541283226765922013-07-05T10:45:00.001-07:002013-07-09T11:07:21.104-07:00Tips for Living: How we Cut the {Cable} Cord and Survived - Part 3 - The Service<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome back to the final installment in my <i>Cutting the Cord</i> series. I hope you have found it helpful! They say knowledge is power, so today I want to give you the knowledge to make the right final decision for your family. Let's get into the options to complement what you will receive free over the air waves and with your streaming device. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">This part has probably been the most fun! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">The official name of this service is called <i>Subscription Video On Demand. </i>The best part about this step is that you can try out each service to see if it works for you, and if you unsubscribe during the free trial period, then it doesn't cost you a dime! They all have a free trial periods and I've seen them vary from 7 to up to 30 days. That's plenty of time to decide if it's worth making the jump.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Another great thing about the streaming providers is that you aren't stuck in a contract. You can cancel at any time!</span></span><br />
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year contract? No contract and money disputes that make your favorite
channels disappear? Nope. You are now in control!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Finally, the monthly cost of these providers is what really sold the deal. We had our service disconnected before we decided on the best provider for us, but you can try them out on your computer before you disconnect your service. The average monthly cost is around $7. You did not read that wrong! I said SEVEN DOLLARS! A. Month. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">1. </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.hulu.com/plus?cmp=205&pdv=c&gclid=CIjthPHTjbgCFU7hQgodkS0AbA&utm_expid=6626762-7&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Faclk%3Fsa%3Dl%26ai%3DCbQdl8R_RUZLcDuXjiQKCwYGIB5WV6rkFpeus1H3RuIfZRggAEAEgtlRQgL_5gQZgyb6-jfSkrBmgAcuS8dIDyAEBqgQiT9CwzjBoW_2QLhkPMCy7wDM5Ba53dMoUbBX1bywfKq4U-4AFkE6AB53tji0%26sig%3DAOD64_0k5UTCRIigdYGjUuxjbbO8LZeM4w%26rct%3Dj%26q%3Dhulu%2Bplus%26ved%3D0CDIQ0Qw%26adurl%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2Fplus%253Fcmp%253D205%2526pdv%253Dc" target="_blank">Hulu Plus $7.99/mo</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">We immediately tried out the free Hulu Plus trial
to continue watching our favorite shows. You can watch Hulu on your computer for free, but if you'd like to stream to your tv, you need to purchase the Hulu Plus service. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">We rarely watched live tv BTC (Before the Cut) and used to DVR our shows to avoid
commercials (and because sometimes putting 4 kids to bed lasts long into the night). The trick here is that Hulu Plus shows the new content from
local channels, but one day later. This is perfectly fine with us, we
just watch everything we want live for free over the airwaves and everything else is essentially <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=S9T7Kl0iwkQ&bids=223073.14917960&type=2&subid=0" width="1" />
DVR'd through Hulu. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Hulu is most like having regular live tv and we think it's our must have.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can set your shows or series that you watch on your "queue" and all past and new episodes will be ready for you. Hulu has a HUGE library. They also have their own original content. I've gotten into series that have been discontinued that we never watched like Arrested Development.They have thousands of</span><span style="font-size: large;"> movies, documentaries, kids
programs (want to watch every single Mr Rogers Neighborhood?)... It's a great basic to have if you make the leap.They have ABC, Fox, NBC, but not CBS yet. I expect this will change eventually. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are limited commercials on Hulu. Commercials on Hulu usually last about 19 seconds, and you cannot fast forward through them. There is a timer showing how much time is left. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm most happy with the content of the commercials. It's not ridiculously inappropriate and there are NO pharmaceutical companies informing you of the ailments you may have (and their endless list of side effects). I have only seen tech and car commercials. They only line up one 19 second commercial at a time as well. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">HULU Plus is $7.99 a month and you get to try it for one week for FREE! So if you hate it, no money out of your pocket.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">2. <a href="http://landing.redboxinstant.com/trial/?Refcode=rbi:ps:GOOGLE:&p3660170292" target="_blank"> RedBox Instant $8.00/mo</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you already rent movies from RedBox every month, this is a great option! RedBox starts you off with the only free trial that lasts a full month! With this service you get unlimited streaming movies AND 4 DVD rental credits at the box. I believe this is still in the beta phase, but it's improving. It's worth a look into if you watch a lot of movies. They also have an app for most devices, so you can take your service with you, and watch when your away from home.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. <a href="https://signup.netflix.com/?ca_source=gaw&ca_nw=g&ca_dev=c&ca_pl=&ca_pos=1t1&ca_cid=12623861&ca_agid=4353456324&ca_caid=92601684&ca_adid=27663065604&ca_chid=2001704&mqso=80033270&awmatchtype=e&awnetwork=g&awcreative=27663065604&awkeyword=netflix&awposition=1t1&awexpid=&gclid=CI-o9d3kmLgCFbGDQgod-S8ApA" target="_blank">Netflix $7.99/mo</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Netflix is probably the name most synonymous with streaming. They start you off with a free 30 day trial and of course, you can cancel anytime. Netflix also gives you the ability to watch anytime, anywhere, and stream thousands of movies and tv shows. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">4. <a href="http://www.playon.tv/playon" target="_blank">PlayOn $24.99/year</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">PlayOn isn't exactly a Subscription Video on Demand service, but it's worth mentioning here, and something we purchased but still haven't decided if we like. It has very mixed reviews, and requires a lot from your computer, so look into the requirements before purchasing. PlayOn is both a browser and media server for your computer which allows you to stream your shows, movies and personal media files from your PC to your tv, tablet or smartphone. PlayOn relies on your streaming media device (Roku/Wii/Apple TV) to get the media to your tv. Like Hulu, there are limited commercial breaks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">They start you off with a 30 day money back guarantee, but service is paid for the year. At $24.99 a year, that breaks down to about $2 a month!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">We initially purchased PlayOn to stream channels we couldn't get through the other providers, like HGTV, Comedy Central, Travel Channel and others. We also rely on PlayOn for CBS programs. You can also stream your other SVOD (Netflix/Hulu) through PlayOn, though I wouldn't recommend it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">There are some new features with PlayOn like being able to stream tv shows live through the provider's website to your tv. I haven't figured that out yet, but it's worth a look into. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=2676882011" target="_blank">Amazon Prime Instant Video $79/year</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Amazon Prime starts you off with a free 30 day trial. This service includes unlimited free 2 day shipping through Amazon and a kindle book to borrow for free each month through the lending library. Amazon is a yearly membership at $79/year which breaks down to about $6.50/month.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"> We purchased this service and they have so many choices, plus new movies you can buy, we have decided to temporarily cancel our Hulu subscription until new fall programming starts. I think they have the most "cable" channels compared to the other providers, like Discovery, Travel Channel, HGTV, Nickelodeon, and so SO much more. This is definitely our favorite service right now.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Disclaimers, caveats and all of that good stuff</b></u> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">During my research, I realized many people seem to bundle 2 services together, which is what we've done. I haven't reviewed every single option, just the most popular, and these opinions are solely mine. Note that Football season hasn't started yet, and my husband has been trying to figure out what the best options are for when the time comes. I will update my series when we get that figured out. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">We are so much happier with the options, service and cost now, that I don't think we will EVER go back to regular cable/satellite. It's not the same as having live cable and satellite tv. There may be programs or channels you watch that you may not be able to find, though I think if you look hard enough, you will. There are shows and channels we have just stopped watching, but that's ok with me. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Change is good. Let's review the total cost of the change since we've cut the cord.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Total monthly price for satellite: approximately $100 a month (which included rental of receivers and remotes, and HD upgrades). Total yearly cost $1200 which requires a 2 year contract.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Total monthly price since cutting the cord: Hulu $7.99 + Amazon $6.50 + PlayOn $2.00 = $16.49 a month. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Total yearly cost $198, which no contract. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">I'm saving <span style="color: red;"><b>$83.51</b></span> a MONTH! I made a one time purchase of $75 which paid for itself in the first month. That's a yearly savings of about $1000. A THOUSAND DOLLARS! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not so shabby! I hope I have given you some food for thought. Most of us are looking for ways to cut our costs, and with a little bit of work and research, you can save some major money! It does require a new way of doing things, so don't expect to not accept some change! But for $1000, I don't mind a single bit. </span></span></div>
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