tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3466135614633554282024-03-18T01:24:38.387-06:00Room Recipes: A Creative, Stylish Guide to Interior DesignAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01311804527608278165noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346613561463355428.post-42460191467038023882014-03-11T09:00:00.000-06:002014-03-11T09:00:01.245-06:00My House Reveal: Dining Room<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Admittedly I am not the best cook on the planet. I can make a mean tater tot hot dish (as we call it in Minnesota) or a respectable pot of use-what-you-have-in-the-pantry soup. But when these culinary delights are shared in the ambience of a beautiful dining room, somehow they just seem to taste better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The biggest challenge I had in decorating this space was finding a table the seated six while comfortably filling the space in front of the floor to ceiling windows. After a frustrating game of this table is too big, that table is too small, I found an old, inexpensive trestle table that was </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">ahhh, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">just right. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">My husband and I spent a Saturday afternoon stripping, sanding and staining it to its natural perfection.</span><br />
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Keeping with the light, monochromatic palette, I also found an open shelved hutch (with a cute ladder!), perfect for displaying dishes, baskets full of linens and assorted vases and jars.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I chose a bold floral pattern wallpaper and a decorative ceiling light for my small, windowless powder room. The bold turquoise leaves pull in the subtle variations of the same color throughout the rest of my home. </td></tr>
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Dare to be bold in the powder room! The tiny, often windowless, room is the perfect space to add a pop of pizazz in your home. Patterned wallpaper, distinctive art, and dramatic lighting are all simple ways to make an eclectic statement.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Artwork, flowers and a contrasting floor pattern add to the eclectic feel of the space.</td></tr>
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Not quite sure how you feel about making such a bold statement? Here are some other inspirational powder rooms:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/" target="_blank">Elle Decor</a><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></td></tr>
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Still not convinced? Check out the latest LIV Showroom <a href="https://livshowroom.squarespace.com/liv-blog/w3wokr2c9dsc32wrym6m69wz72nvkc" target="_blank">blog post</a> with some great resources and additional insight into using wallpaper. </div>
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Welcome to my den and study, the combination of two formerly small bedrooms united into one magnificent area for watching TV, reading, and working from home.</div>
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One of the initial disagreements my husband I had when we were renovating was where to place the TV on the main level. My thought was that it should go in the living room so that the family could enjoy the TV in the main living area (e.g. living room, dining room, kitchen). My husband, on the other hand, did not want a TV to distract from the incredible views from the living room, and felt that the TV should be a secondary focus rather than the main.</div>
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Our solution? We created a den. I'm so glad I <i>let</i> my husband win that argument <i>*wink wink*</i>. </div>
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Likewise, the study serves as our family work area. It is connected openly to the den to encourage family together time. The study is decorated with an eclectic mix of personal mementoes like an oversized canvas portrait of my husband in his rodeo days. Yeehaw!</div>
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The functionality of the two-rooms-in-one serve our family well, and the diverse mix of furniture and accessories keep the rooms informal and fun.<br />
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As the last room we see at night and the first room we see in the morning, the master bedroom is one of the most important spaces in our home. In order for a master bedroom to feel as grand as it's purpose, there are several things to take into consideration when planning this space. </div>
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When we purchased this 1960s rambler, one of the unusual things about it was the size of the master bedroom. It was LARGE. Homes from that era are typically know for smaller bedrooms. So with that in place, we only had to make minor architectural changes to make it into our dream bedroom.</div>
The first thing I wanted to do was to salvage the hardwood floors. They were in impeccable condition even after 50 years! Unfortunately, the unique size of the wood slats were not available, so we opted to install wool carpet in the bedroom instead.<span style="font-size: 13px;"> </span><br />
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Although the room was relatively large, I still wanted to expand the space. Since moving walls was not an option, I chose to coffer the ceiling to add height and install faux beams for visual interest. I had a custom barn door made to prevent the door from swinging into the room and impeding the bathroom walkway.<br />
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Finally, a master suite wouldn't be complete without a master bathroom. We opted to forgo the bathtub in lieu of a large walk in shower, a trend I'm seeing more and more of lately.<br />
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I've always had a fascination and love for the homes I've lived in. I'm sure my predilection stems from a few of my favorite childhood books including <i><a href="http://www.myroomrecipes.com/2011/09/life-as-house.html" target="_blank">The Little House</a> </i>and <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Miss-Suzy-Miriam-Young/dp/1930900287" target="_blank">Miss Suzy</a>. </i><br />
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As a child, I loved playing "house". I loved creating my own space, setting up pretend rooms and arranging things just so. It's no surprise that I became an interior designer. As an adult, I get to play house for real!<br />
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I've posted about the renovation of our house over the past couple of years, but it's only been recently that we've been able to finish furnishing the main level (sometimes even interior designers only get to work on their own projects a little bit at a time!).<br />
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If I had to pick a theme for my house, I would label it as <i>Rustic Modern Industrial</i>. There are lots of natural elements like slate, white oak, glass and steel combined with distressed and casual furniture pieces. A textured rug, spooled accent chairs, and a coffee table that you can put your feet on complete the look.</div>
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I wanted to add a touch of elegance to the laid back feel of the space, so I added a brushed brass side table with round mercury glass inlays. Linen tufted ottomans (extra seating) are conveniently tucked into a niche which displays black and white images of some of our favorite places.</div>
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I wanted to create a space with plenty of seating where we could all hang out and enjoy the fire (and the amazing view). Despite the open floor plan, floor to ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings, the space feels quite cozy.<br />
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I'll reveal a new room in each new post, so as always, stay tuned...<br />
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<i>{photos by <a href="http://saraboulterphotography.com/" target="_blank">Sara Boulter</a>}</i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By now I'm sure you've heard the news. Each year, Pantone,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.545454025268555px;">the international authority on color for</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 14.545454025268555px;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">designers, manufacturers, and retailers, announces an upcoming color of the year. So, without further ado, the Pantone 2014 color of the year is... drumroll please... Radiant Orchid.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">Now don't panic if purple isn't your passion. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">One thing to keep in mind with bold colors such as orchid, it's best to use it in small doses. Think accessories. Think pops of color. Think temporary. And I always suggest keeping your main color palette neutral, especially large scale furnishings and permanent fixtures such flooring and countertops.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">Here are some realistic and practical design inspirations for incorporating this color into your home for 2014.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">Flowers are the most logical choice for adding the color orchid. They are inexpensive and can be added throughout your home in arrangements that fit with every style. </span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;">I tend not to take trends and so-called design rules literally. I prefer to use them as a guide. While Radiant Orchid is certainly vibrant and eye popping on its own, use it in a similar or muted version for a more subtle approach.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Pillows, window treatments and artwork are easy to trade out once a fad goes out of style. </span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01311804527608278165noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346613561463355428.post-74954783374017909732014-01-06T09:04:00.000-07:002014-01-05T11:03:44.971-07:00Out With the Old, In With the New?<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i>drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, </i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><i>we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential.”</i></span></span></div>
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As I've perused design magazines, websites and blogs, I've compiled a list of the most common IN'S and OUT'S interior design trends for 2014.<br />
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Keep in mind that there are differences between a trend and a fad. Trends point toward a certain direction (neutral colors, indoor-outdoor spaces) and evolve over time. Fads, on the other hand, are short-lived (antlers, word decor) and are popular for a brief amount of time.<br />
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I've always been a bit leery of interior design professionals who scream <i>Like This!</i> and <i>Don't Like That!, </i>and I tend to take their opinions with a grain of salt. However, there are several common threads amongst the various design experts. Not that I agree with all of them, but I've listed them here:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>OUT for 2014</b></i><br />
<i>Top left: Stacked books, woodland creatures, antlers. Top right: Distressed furniture. Middle right: Word art. <br />Bottom left: Ikat print. Bottom middle: Stacked books. Bottom right: Industrial furniture.</i></td></tr>
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<b>OUT for 2014</b><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Ikat prints</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Lattice geometric patterns</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Antlers</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">All-white kitchens</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Word decor and accessories</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Woodland creatures such as birds, owls, foxes, and deer</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Stacks of books used as décor</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">The color grey</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Burlap fabric</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Distressed furniture</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Granite countertops</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Industrial furniture</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Ombre</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Stainless steel appliances</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Gallery walls</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><b>IN for 2014</b></i><br />
<i>Top left: Neutral colors with indigo accents. Top middle: Brass accessories. Top right: White oak floor.<br />Middle left: Geode hardware. Bottom left: Quartz countertop. Bottom right: Vintage modern with turquoise accents.</i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: 21px;"><br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"><b>IN for 2014</b></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Gold, Brass and Copper</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Turquoise</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Modern vintage</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Light woods and knotty woods</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Geodes and quartz accessories</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Macramé and fiber-art wall hangings</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Window sheers</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Corduroy upholstery</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Venetian marbled-paper prints</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; line-height: 21px;">Deco hues such as bright yellow and indigo</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Neutral colors</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202022; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">The open concept kitchen</span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #202022; font-family: inherit; line-height: 22px;">Space designed with aging users in mind</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #202022; line-height: 22px;">Quartz countertops</span></li>
<li>Indoor-outdoor spaces</li>
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As always, stay tuned...<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">“The only good thing to do with good advice is pass it on; it is never of any use to oneself.”</span></i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: inherit;">Oscar Wilde</i></div>
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Ok. Here's the deal. I failed to follow my own good advice and I am passing on my hard earned wisdom to you.</div>
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A few months ago I'd written a post called <i><a href="http://www.myroomrecipes.com/2013/08/15-shades-of-gray.html" target="_blank">15 Shades of Gray</a></i>. In it, I discuss my top 15 choices for gray paint. I also impart some very important advice... I believe my exact words went something like this:<br />
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<i>I've selected each color within its specific brand because<u> I DO NOT recommend color matching</u> (that is, taking a color formula from one brand and having it matched for another brand). Each brand has a base color that is specifically designed to coordinate with each color formula.</i></div>
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<i>Although color matching results are usually pretty close, </i></div>
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<i><u>on occasion it can go oh-so-wrong, and it's not worth the risk.</u></i></div>
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To make a long story short, I color matched.</div>
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In my impatience (it was, after all, the weekend and the store carrying the brand I wanted was closed), I went to a local big box retailer to get a gallon of paint so I could paint my bathroom, rather than waiting until Monday to buy the correct color in the actual brand. I goofed up. Big time. Here is error of my ways:</div>
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Can you see the difference between the painted wall (on the right) and the color chip (on the left)? <span style="text-align: left;">Instead of a warm gray, the unfortunate result is mint green.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span>Luckily I only painted a small section of my bathroom, but I am now out $40 for the paint I bought, $40 for the paint I will purchase, and I get to start over.<br />
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Dang. Why don't I listen to myself!<br />
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Please learn from my mistake. NEVER COLOR MATCH. Ever!<br />
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As always, stay tuned...<br />
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<i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">"And the view I love the most </span></i><br />
<i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">Is my front porch looking in, yeah." </span></i></div>
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</i><span style="line-height: 16px;">I took advantage of the great weather this weekend to repaint my front doors. We added a porch to the front of our house in September (which still isn't done, grrrrr) so now that my double doors are receding, I wanted to add a punch of color. Benjamin Moore <span style="font-family: inherit;">W</span></span>ythe Blue HC-143<span style="line-height: 16px;"> was the perfect choice.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 16px;">Here's the progression of transformation so far...</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This was the front of the house when we purchased it. I can't wait to have my front yard fully landscaped again!</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I custom designed the front doors and painted them a bluish gray.<br />This was prior to repainting the exterior and adding the front porch.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">And, the final product. Well, technically not final FINAL since the porch isn't done<br />(notice the missing wall lights in addition to many other things). </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">More to come as this project continues!</span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">there is always so much comfort, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">so much elegance about them."</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: inherit; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;"> </span></i></div>
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Here's the second model home I worked on for <a href="http://www.raineyhomes.com/" target="_blank">Rainey Homes</a>. The Terrace model at <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Daybreak</a> is a quaint, yet sophisticated version of a lake cottage. Check it out...<br />
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<i>"Come on in, baby take your coat off;</i><br />
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I offered to whip up an entryway room recipe for blogger Tressa of <a href="http://tressaswishfulendings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Tressa's Wishful Endings</a>. I asked her to send me some inspiration photos and a few key must haves for the space. Follow along on her blog as she transforms her space from blah to wow! Here's what I cooked up for her:</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tressa's Wish List:</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;">1. A place to hang four children's backpacks.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">2. A small seated bench.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Extra storage.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. A warm and inviting entryway!</span><br />
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Tressa's Challenges:<br />
1. The house is a rental, so no major renovations allowed!<br />
2. There isn't a lot of wall space to place a bench.<br />
3. The closet must stay as is since it stores coats and sports equipment.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. BENCH</span><br />
Paint a geometric design on the seat of a small wooden <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/2012/09/the-piano-bench.html" target="_blank">bench</a>.<br />
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A <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/basket-weave-jute-rug.do?&refType=1&from=Search" target="_blank">natural fiber area rug</a> made of sisal or jute is neutral in color yet provides a hint of texture.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">3. WALL HOOKS</span><br />
Provide an oversized <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/whitewash+bubble+glass+double+hook.do?&refType=1&from=Search" target="_blank">decorative hook</a> for each child's backpack.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4. ARTWORK</span><br />
Handmade <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/112197369/set-of-three-quote-prints-typographic?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_query=typographic+print+set&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all" target="_blank">artwork and screen printed graphics</a> can be customized to fit the space or the family.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">5. LIGHTING</span><br />
An oversized light <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40155009/" target="_blank">pendant</a> adds an artistic, dimensional focal point to the space.<br />
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6. STORAGE<br />
A <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/alexandria+twist+baskets.do?&refType=1&from=Search" target="_blank">wicker basket</a> or two provides extra storage for odds-and-ends that sometimes collect in an entryway.<br />
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7-8. ACCESSORIES<br />
Incorporate a <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-clover-mirror-gold/-/A-14639952#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">decorative mirror</a> to the wall collage to reflect light (and to check your teeth before answering the door!), and throw in a colorful, round <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50237651/" target="_blank">clock</a> to add an additional shape.<br />
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<i>Tonya's Take: Even a rental home or apartment deserves to welcome guests in a creative, inviting way! Paint, furniture and decor are easy to add when moving in, and just as easy to remove or change once it's time to move on.</i><br />
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REPURPOSE an old piano or organ bench, which often come in odd, small sizes. Follow the instructions <a href="http://www.mysimplehomelife.com/2012/09/the-piano-bench.html" target="_blank">here</a>. As a bonus, the lid lifts to provide extra storage space and a basket can be tucked underneath to provide even more storage. Paint a black and white geometric pattern on top and paint the inside a bright turquoise. Place in the space below the window.<br />
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PAINT the top 1/3 of the wall and the ceiling the same color such as Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray SW 7019. Install a decorative trim piece to separate the top 1/3 from the bottom 2/3 of the wall. This will pull the ceiling height down and create a coffered ceiling effect.<br />
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INSTALL tongue and groove or wide board and batten on the bottom 2/3 of the wall. Paint it the same light color as the overall trim in the house.<br />
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HANG four decorative hooks approximately 12" apart from each other on the far side of the wall next to the front door. Install hooks at approximately 48" from the floor.<br />
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ARRANGE a gallery wall of artwork in mixed frames to fill in the space above the hooks across the wall next to the front door. Add a clock and an uniquely shaped mirror to break up the square and rectangular shapes.<br />
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INSTALL a large, oversized pendant light in place of the existing fixture.<br />
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PLACE a 3'x5' to 4'x6' area rug in front of the door. The bigger size provides more space for leaving muddy shoes. A natural fiber hides dirt better and is easier to clean.<br />
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ACCENT the space with artwork in shades of aqua, turquoise, teal, gray, black, and white.<br />
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A quick peek at one of the model homes I worked on last week. Introducing the <a href="http://www.raineyhomes.com/" target="_blank">Rainey Homes </a>Entertainer model at <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Daybreak</a>...<br />
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So many fun things are happening at <a href="http://www.livshowroom.com/" target="_blank">LIV Showroom</a> on Thursday, October 10! Join us for the official Room Recipes book launch party! Meet the brilliant designers featured in the book from 6-8 pm.</div>
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Oh, and let me mention that a portion of every sale that evening - books, waffles, furniture, whatever! - will go toward the Susan G. Komen Foundation in conjunction with <a href="http://bountifulmainstreet.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/save-the-girls.jpg" target="_blank">Shop Local! Save the Girls</a> event on Main Street in Bountiful.</div>
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While being interviewed about my book, <i>Room Recipes</i>, yesterday, I was asked to name my top 10 must read books (if you're curious, go <a href="http://www.myroomrecipes.com/p/my-top-book.html" target="_blank">here</a>). Whoa. Now that's a loaded question! My bookshelves (not to mention my Kindle) are literally full of hundreds of books I have read and reread throughout my lifetime.<br />
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<i>"Inspiration is the key to everything."</i></div>
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"Room Recipes: A Creative and Stylish Guide to Interior Design" is officially available online and in stores next week! Purchase online at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Room-Recipes-Creative-Stylish-Interior/dp/1462112560/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_har?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1380199376&sr=1-1&keywords=room+recipes" target="_blank">Amazon</a>, <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/room-recipes-tonya-olsen/1114938753?ean=9781462112562" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a>, <a href="http://deseretbook.com/Room-Recipes-Tonya-Olsen/i/5112451" target="_blank">Deseret Book</a> and <a href="http://cedarfort.com/room-recipes-a-creative-and-stylish-guide-to-interior-design.html#.UkQsvBbxI0s" target="_blank">Cedar Fort</a>.<br />
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As I was looking at Cedar Fort's website, it was fun to see both my book and my husband's book, "I Knew Their Hearts" featured on their landing page.<br />
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And you can join me for a book signing at <a href="http://www.seagullbook.com/page-store_locations.html" target="_blank">Seagull Book </a>in American Fork, Utah for the "Celebrating Sisterhood" event from 9 am - 11 am on Saturday, September 28.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;"><i>"Don't be afraid to mix old with new, classic with modern, rough with polished.</i></span><br />
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There is a very internal part of my style that is eclectic. Even my "white" interior design obsession has a hefty dose of organized chaos mixed in. I like spaces that appear thrown together with a hodge-podge of styles, colors, textures and patterns.<br />
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Today I am going to a design consultation at a French Provincial house whose owner is requesting an eclectic living room. From what I know of this project, sight unseen, I am getting the vibe (<i>yes</i>, spaces send out energy that we all can pick up on...more on this down the road) that it might want to feel like one of the rooms by interior designer, <a href="http://karapaslaydesigns.com/category/blog/" target="_blank">Kara Paslay</a>, featured in my new book, <i>Room Recipes: A Creative and Stylish Guide to Interior Design.</i><br />
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Before I do any design consultation, I like to do a little bit of research prior to visiting a space. Here are some inspirational photos I've found. Check back often to see how this project progresses!<br />
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Aah, the lake. There's nothing like breezy days spent picnicking on the shore and canoeing on the water. Breath taking views with the sound of water lapping on the shore. That's the lakeside lifestyle.</div>
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Two of my upcoming projects are lake front homes surrounding<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">Oquirrh Lake</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #9b9b9b; font-family: maven_proregular; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px;"> </span>in the new <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/village/lake-village/" target="_blank">Lake Village</a> neighborhood in <a href="http://www.daybreakutah.com/" target="_blank">Daybreak</a>, Utah.</div>
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I'm working on concept boards for the builder, <a href="http://www.raineyhomes.com/" target="_blank">Rainey Homes</a>. The home plans are open and airy with wrap around porches, large windows and casual indoor/outdoor living. Oh, and best of all, the homes were designed to maximize views of the lake. </div>
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In the next few weeks I'll be posting the digital design boards I've created. The homes will have subtle color palettes with pops of color, natural linen and cotton fabrics, and beachy textures like seagrass and wicker.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">"And the race is on."</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There's nothing like giving yourself three weeks to undertake one of those nagging little home renovation projects (you know... the one's you'll start/finish <i>someday</i>) before you host a surprise 40th birthday party for your spouse.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">That's exactly what my long-distance client Apryl did. She decided the aforementioned surprise party was the perfect excuse to tackle the powder room remodel that she'd been contemplating for a year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since Apryl lives out-of-state, she and I consulted via text and online. We talked about the main issues the powder room has (dated, poor lighting), what gets to stay (toilet and floor), and what she'd like it to feel like (light, sparkly, modern).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">She sent me some existing shots of her powder room along with some inspiration images:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Ahhh... Apryl's <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1916876/Elsie-Interior---Moorland-Avenue---Edina--MN-traditional-powder-room-minneapolis" target="_blank">hopes</a> and <a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2774788/Guest-Bathroom-contemporary-powder-room-san-francisco" target="_blank">dreams</a> for her powder room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">After we developed a clear vision, I gave Apryl a list of shopping resources along with advice and direction while she did the leg work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once the powder room is finished, I'll post the and final product and the corresponding Room Recipe.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white;">"</span><span style="background-color: white;">So white is the mother of all colors</span></i></span><br />
<i style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">The churning of all yellow, blue, green</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white;">To the eternal white."</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Strangely, I've had an obsession with white for the past few years. For those of you who know my tendency to use color<i> everywhere</i>, it's been an interesting personal evolution in design style.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">White serves as a blank slate, an empty canvas when used in design. White is timeless, and works with all styles from <span style="background-color: #fafaf6; line-height: 24px;">tropical to traditional, classical to contemporary. White provides contrast to the world around us.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="background-color: white;">"Woe is me, all summer long I was happy and free.</span></i></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Save my soul, the board of education took away my parole."</i></span></span><br />
<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">Grease 2</span></i><br />
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Random. Yes. Nerdy. Probably. From one of my favorite 80s movies, <span style="text-align: center;"><i>Grease 2</i></span><span style="text-align: center;">, a tribute to my boys going back to school:</span></div>
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<i>"So, I don't have time for a lot of shades of gray."</i></div>
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Selecting an interior paint can be overwhelming. Frankly, color selection can be somewhat of a, well... gray area.<br />
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It's no surprise then that one of the biggest struggles my clients have is selecting that oh-so-perfect color. There are literally thousands of colors to choose from, not to mention the hundreds of shades <i>within </i>a color.<br />
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With gray still being all the rage in interior design, I've narrowed down <b>my top 15 picks </b>for shades of gray with five from Benjamin Moore, five from Sherwin Williams and five from KWAL (a.k.a. Frazee, Color Wheel, General and Parker Paint).<br />
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I've selected each color within its specific brand because I DO NOT recommend color matching (that is, taking a color formula from one brand and having it matched for another brand). Each brand has a base color that is specifically designed to coordinate with each color formula. Although color matching results are usually pretty close, on occasion it can go oh-so-wrong, and it's not worth the risk.<br />
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I personally have used or have seen these paint colors in what I refer to as "real life" and have outlined characteristics of each color based on my experience.<br />
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I recommend painting a small area of each possible color on the wall prior to making that final pick. And don't forget to take your carpet, lighting and furnishings into consideration.<br />
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<b>TITANIUM OC 49</b></div>
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Characteristics: A light shade of gray with cool undertones.</div>
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<b>REVERE PEWTER HC 172</b></div>
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Characteristics: A warm "greige" often referred to as the perfect mix of gray and beige. May have peach/pink or green undertones depending on the light. Very popular color choice for updating brown/tan/gold paint without going too gray.</div>
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<b>WINTERWOOD 1466</b></div>
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Characteristics: A warm gray with a slight green undertone. Similar in value to BM Revere Pewter with less tendency to look pink.</div>
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<b>GRAY HORSE 2140-50</b></div>
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Characteristics: A mid-tone gray with a bluish-green undertone. </div>
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<b>CHELSEA GRAY HC 168</b></div>
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Characteristics: A slightly darker warm gray that works well as an accent color.</div>
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<b>COLLONADE GRAY SW7641</b></div>
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Characteristics: A popular "greige"similar to BM Revere Pewter, but slightly darker in value.</div>
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<b>MINDFUL GRAY SW7016</b></div>
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Characteristics: A warm, mid-tone gray without being so "greige".</div>
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Characteristics: A slightly darker mid-tone gray than SW Mindful Gray.</div>
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Characteristics: The darkest and warmest "greige" of all my recommendations. </div>
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Characteristics: A cool yet slightly darker mid-tone gray. Similar to KWAL Artesan.</div>
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Characteristics: A warm mid-tone gray. Similar to BM Revere Pewter.</div>
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Characteristics: A mid-tone gray, slightly darker in value than KWAL Tinman with a slight bluish-green undertone. </div>
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Characteristics: A slightly darker gray than KWAL Hailstorm. This is a popular exterior paint color.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01311804527608278165noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-346613561463355428.post-62149319982652254292013-08-12T10:00:00.000-06:002013-08-12T10:00:06.505-06:00It's Been A Long Time Comin'<div style="text-align: center;">
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">"It's been a long time comin', my dear, </span></span></i><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">It's been a long time comin', but now it's here.</span></span><span style="line-height: 23px; text-align: left;">"</span></i></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 23px;"><i>Bruce Springsteen</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been nearly two years since my last post and so many things have happened! But, for the sake of keeping this conversation relatively short, I will post glimpses of the best and biggest moments:</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">We sent our oldest son (the tall guy to my right) on a </span><span style="font-size: small;">two-year </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: small;">We moved into our unfinished home.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I opened a full-service interior design showroom in Bountiful called <a href="http://www.livshowroom.com/" target="_blank">LIV Showroom</a> with<br />Kristen Holm, Deboni Sacre and Pam Jensen.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I began working for <a href="http://www.raineyhomes.com/" target="_blank">Rainey Homes</a> as their Interior Designer.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My husband wrote and released his first book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Knew-Their-Hearts-Amazing-Language/dp/1599559862/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374694499&sr=8-1&keywords=i+knew+their+hearts" target="_blank">I Knew Their Hearts</a>.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I wrote a book called <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Room-Recipes-Creative-Stylish-Interior/dp/1462112560/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1374694565&sr=1-1&keywords=room+recipes+a+creative+and+stylish+guide+to+interior+design" target="_blank">Room Recipes: A Creative and Stylish Guide to Interior Design</a> </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">My two youngest boys became *gasp* teenagers.</span></td></tr>
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<span class="bodybold">After many months, the house renovations are coming close to completion! We are scheduled to move in one week from today. That's assuming that everything goes as planned. Here's what gets to happen this week:</span></div>
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<span class="bodybold">Sand and stain floors</span></div>
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Before tiling the front of the fireplace this week, I had the idea to put a time capsule behind the wall. We each wrote our intentions for our family and home, added something that represents ourselves, and placed the items in a box. I wonder who will find this treasure someday?<br />
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