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HeidiHeidi @ Decor & Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623686820419417338.post-59290608760058546282011-10-19T06:00:00.000-04:002011-10-19T06:25:03.219-04:00Are Y'all Ready?I've been pondering the move for some time and with the help of my dear friend Aimee of <a href="http://byaimee.com/">byaimee.com</a>, Show Some Decor is moving and improving! This little corner of the blogosphere has become about much more than just decor -- it's about sharing, trying out new ideas for the home, creating that space in which you and your family can thrive; and it's been the re-birth of my love for redecorating and rethinking interiors to reflect what we love, what inspires us, and what works in our household.<br />
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Traveling this weekend, but I've got some new projects to share in the days ahead.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I started with these ingredients but I also had Cheerios at the ready. I melted the almond bark in my large saucepan. You have to do this over low heat, stirring constantly so it doesn't scorch. I forgot to take a pic of this step {bad blogger!}. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">When it's all melted, remove it from the heat and dump in the pretzles and candy corn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And stir like crazy until everything is coated!! I used both bags in their entirety. I didn't add the Cheerios, though I could have thrown in a cup or so in hindsight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Then I dumped the whole thing out on my kitchen island that was covered with wax paper. This is the easiest way for it to harden, and you just throw the paper away when you're done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sorry for the blurry photo! I was trying to multitask before my treat hardened! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here it is, spread out in all its glory. :) NOTE: do not leave unattended!! Every time I walked by, I noticed another little piece gone. The male teens and the hubs were "sampling" every time I turned my back!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Once it's hardened, you can break it into serving size chunks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ready to serve it up! Hope my fellow teachers like it. It's sweet and salty yumminess IMO!</span></div>
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So for today, I wanted to get your thoughts on peacocks. I know you've seen owls in home decor all over the place... and I admit, I'm drawn to them too, though I have yet to purchase one! But lately, I've seen quite a few peacocks as well, and I'm loving a fresher take on the bird motif for the home!<br />
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This dreamy peacock toile fabric from the Suzanne Tucker collection would make lucious drapes!</div>
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And wouldn't these <strong><a href="http://shopten25.com/products/Pair_of_metal_peacocks-1593-0.html">metal peacocks from Studio Ten 25</a></strong> be awesome perched on antique books?</div>
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Loving this peacock rug and these pillows...</div>
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with her <strong><a href="http://www.grandinroad.com/martha-stewart-flights-of-fancy-ornament-collection/393174">Flight of Fancy ornament collection for Grandin Road</a></strong>.</div>
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My friend Amy over at Positively Splendid shared <strong><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2011/06/mod-peacock-pillow-tutorial.html">THIS tutorial on a DIY peacock pillow</a></strong> that rocks!</div>
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and <strong><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Print-PEACOCK-FOWL-Buffon-1853-/230678441973?pt=Art_Prints&hash=item35b581aff5">this vintage print</a></strong> could definitely find a home in my abode.</div>
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I added it to my Fall Decor Ideabook right away, (check out the entire ideabook in my sidebar), thinking this would be a cool and easy DIY. I even went so far as to purchase and spray paint my <strike>victim </strike>pumpkin for the project.<br />
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Remember this larger pumpkin I scored at Wal Mart?</div>
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As the weeks ticked by though, I was seeing tons of monogrammed pumpkins all over the blogosphere. I still liked the idea, but now I wanted something different. This is where being a preschool teacher {with access to all kinds of die cuts and stencils} comes in handy. :)</div>
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I used a die cut maple leaf, traced around it with a black pen and popped the silver upholstry tacks in place following my outline. How simple is that? At first I was worried the silver wouldn't show up against the caramel latte metallic paint, but it's the perfect amount of contrast.</div>
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And here it is on it's perch, right at home. </div>
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This little guy was part of set of three I scored at Target a few years back. Only two have survived...actually one and a half. This would be the one-- the only one that's fit to be seen at 360 degree angles. One of the pitfalls of a house full of boys and men. The antique books belonged to my grandmother.</div>
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The pedestal is a retired Southern Living at HOME product-- and a workhorse! The silver tray was a gift from long ago.</div>
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My Fall coffee table vignette. Simple but perfect. Someday, I'll show you the whole room, but it's not quite there yet. :)</div>
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Speaking of workhorses! I've had this table for almost 13 years. It's the perfect size and shape for my breakfast are and it has a wonderful aged iron open bottom. Sadly, the finish is in dire need of attention!</div>
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Yes, a certain little boy {who shall <strike>not</strike> remain nameless} practiced writing his name here. With a somewhat sharp object. He was also known as "Picasso" for a time when he was mastering his letter J with a crayon on the stairwell to the playroom. Have one of those in your family? :-)</div>
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I've considered painting it, but I think I'll attempt a refinish first. My kitchen wall color is about to change from a dated Tuscan gold to a nice neutral greige and I'm now thinking the (refurbished) wood finish will be perfect. </div>
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I think a small part of me will miss the little gouges, initials, and craft paint smears. I'm pretty sure there's some glitter embedded there, too. A veritable scrapbook of the last 12 years in my kitchen. :) What's your latest decor dilemma??</div>
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I almost missed the boat, but there were some wonderful fall vignettes scattered through out the store.<br />
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I'm all about the white pumpkins and those stems are fabulous!</div>
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Fall colors, rustic textures, punctuated by more lucious white pumpkins... don't get me started on that console table. :)</div>
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Faux pumpkins in tons of sizes, shapes, and colors! I'm loving the buckets, too. </div>
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Lots of artichokes, berries, twigs, and gourds-- love fall decorating! And check out that sweet little owl on the top shelf. Can't believe I left him behind. :( </div>
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Another little owl that was left behind-- think they're still there? Evergreens in a planter with fall berries interspersed-- great idea! You can easily transition this to holiday.</div>
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And speaking of holiday... that white tree in the photo above? Yep, it's a Christmas tree. They had already started decorating the store for Christmas. In September. Don't worry, I'll keep those photos for a later date. After all, I'm just now finding (and enjoying) my autumn "chi."</div>
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Bookcases are hard. If you're like me, you hit on a look you like and then eventually you start tweaking it a little here and there, until suddenly, you're not happy with it anymore. Something's missing, or maybe there's too much? </div>
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For several months I've been considering painting the inside of my family room bookcases. I have lots of wonderful decorative pieces and books and they just weren't popping against the white. Now, to be honest, it's not just about the paint. These had gotten a little chaotic for me, too. <br />
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So last weekend, I cleared them off, took all the shelves down, pulled out some leftover blue paint from the kids' bathroom and ...</div>
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That's an electrical outlet in the back of my bookcase. Nice to have for lighting, but a challenge, too. The paint color is Behr's Tide Pool. I decided to go with this one, because I thought that the Martha Stewart blue on this desk would be too bright.</div>
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And I've introduced pops of blue on the mantle as well.</div>
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I'm really loving the blues, tans, browns, and creams together. I have metallics in there as well: gold frames, silver serving pieces, and my caramel latte metallic pumpkins. Blue was definitely the right accent color for the bookcases. But did I get the <em>right</em> blue?</div>
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With everything off the shelves, it was much easier to "cull" the contents. All of my paperback books have a new home stacked in my bedroom (for sorting at a later date!) and I turned some of the books spine inward to keep an overall neutral feeling -- there are plenty of pops of color from other sources. Bonus: I love the exposed page edges! This isn't <em>qutie </em>finished but I'm MUCH happier with these after adding color, culling some books, and even losing an entire shelf (the beauty of adjustable shelving!). I made the sides symmetrical and it has a much cleaner look. So here's another look:</div>
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Okay, so your turn to weigh in... should I have gone brighter or darker? I'm still on the fence to be honest. But that's the great thing about paint-- it's easy enough to change for not a lot (if any) money.</div>
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October will be a big month here at Show Some Decor. I'll share more along the way, but suffice to say, my creative juices are flowing and you'll be treated to lots of "new". I see some late nights in my future-- I mean late-<em>er </em>that is. :) <br />
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Now, on to some of my favorite things for September...<br />
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This is Edie's baluster in her new home. Edie blogs at<strong> <a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/">Life in Grace</a></strong>, and if you haven't checked out her space, you are missing out in every way. Edie and her husband (and oodles of children that she home-schools) are rebuilding after a devastating fire destroyed their home last December. <strong><a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/2011/08/project-restoration-the-anatomy-of-a-baluster.html">This post</a></strong> is the story of her balusters, how she chose them, and the insight she gained upon their installation. Nothing short of amazing and inspiring. Last winter when I had the flu, I spent hours reading through her archived posts that journal her family, her faith, her home, the aftermath of the fire, and her heart. Great reading and most recently some fabulous eye candy in their almost-finished home.<br />
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This little slipper chair belonged to my grandmother. When I rearranged my <strike>Mom Cave ...</strike>um, home office, I had a space for her. The slip cover is the same one my grandmother used (there's beautiful red velvet upholstry underneath) and will probably be updated soon, but for now she looks right at home.</div>
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My grandmother was an amazing woman who died in 2009 at the age of 102. She wore her stockings, pumps, a brooch and lipstick every day, almost right up to the end. I think she'd like her little chair dressed properly with my cute little Target pillow find.</div>
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And don't tell my grandmother, but these are my new fave shoes! Pefect for transitioning out of flip flops (and killer for casual days at the preschool, I might add). You can find yours <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/search.do?searchFilter=2&searchFilterName=division&searchFilterValue=Women&searchContextPath=All%2BProducts%2F%2F%2F%2FUserSearch%3DSimple&searchRefinementMode=refine&searchOrigText=Simple&searchOrigDivName=&sortBy="><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>. </strong>You're welcome. :-)</div>
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And just a reminder that today is last day of our Willow House Back to School Sale!</div>
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If you have trouble viewing this image, click<strong><a href="http://www.willowhouse.com/pne/assets/pdf/201109_sale.pdf"> HERE</a></strong> for the PDF. Then click<strong><a href="http://heidimilton.store.willowhouse.com/Default.aspx"> HERE</a></strong> to visit my store and place your order! Ships directly to you. :)</div>
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Remember this roadblock to my Mom Cave/home office makeover? Should they stay or should they go was playing in my head. While the moldings are pretty in some spaces, I'm kinda over them in here and the limitations they place on wall art.</div>
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My fear is that should I try to remove them, the damage to the wall could be extensive. They've been in place for 26 years, caulked and repainted multiple times etc. I have been firmly in the camp of keeping my beloved purple walls (read about that <strong><a href="http://showsomedecor.blogspot.com/2011/03/passionate-about-purple.html">HERE</a></strong>). I had decided to go creamy white below the chair rail, leaving those moldings in place. But repaint the entire room after repairing walls? So frustrating! Everything else was moving along (slowly). This could bring it all to a screeching halt. But the white moldings on the purple walls was just too much going on for me now. What's a girl to do?</div>
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Don't you love it when inspiration/distraction arrives in the mailbox? Enter October's <strong><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/">House Beautiful.</a></strong> </div>
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And when you see all the lucious fabrics and throws out now in aubergine and lavendar -- even Target is in on the action with <a href="http://marketplace.hgtv.com/Promo/Target#/categoryid%3A1/storyid%3A683"><strong>Sabrina Soto's new line!</strong></a><strong> </strong>Rooms with purple walls are not easy to accessorize. I can't believe I'm actually saying this: Rooms with cool gray walls look lovely accessorized with purple.</div>
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Yes, I'll have to a little repair work anyway. Wonder how I'll feel about those pesky white moldings with soft gray walls? Or maybe I'll just do as<strong><a href="http://themustardceiling.blogspot.com/"> Elizabeth at The Mustard Ceilings</a></strong> suggested and paint them the same color so they just blend in (you planted a wonderful seed there, Elizabeth!)? Maybe the same shade of gray but in a semi-gloss?</div>
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Ok, so weigh in and let me know your thoughts! Go gray and have fun with pops of my beloved purple? Preserve the purple paint? Keep the moldings? Kick 'em to the curb and deal with the wall repair? Can't wait to hear what you think. :)</div>
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I taped off the edge of the mirror first (I'm sometimes a sloppy painter) and brushed a thin coat of the glaze on the frame. Now, this was a little tricky; the brush marks were very noticeable, and though I wanted them to be somewhat noticeable, I didn't want it to look too hodge-podgey. The look I was happiest with was when I went all around the frame in one continuous swoop and then feathered the stroke off the edge.</div>
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So here she is in her new home! I love that it has a pewter-like finish to it now. It's perfectly imperfect. I'd show you more of the big picture, but you see that mess on my dining room table? Yes, that's an upcoming fall tablescape in the works! Oh, and the dark green paint on the walls? Yeah, that's going soon, too. :) See how I've pulled the blinds all the way up on the window? Because I have a covered front porch, this room doesn't get a whole lotta light. When I painted the room 12 years ago (!) it functioned as a front "living room" and had a cozy vibe. Now that it's my dining room (has been for 6 years now!) I want lighter and brighter. The blinds are going, gang. I see some great floor to ceiling drapes in my future, but that's another post all together! Did I say my autumn chi was beginning to flow?</div>
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If you've been a reader for a while, you know that my "day" job is a preschool teacher, which means I get to finger paint, sing, act silly, memorize Bible verses, teach phonics, and come up with all kinds of fun projects to keep my 4 year old sweeties engaged and learning. This week we were reviewing the vowels and digging into our unit on apples, so we made Apple Pizzas.<br />
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They turned out sooooo yummy and were such a <strike>piece of cake to make</strike> hit, I thought I'd share. You can make this more <strike>complicated</strike> from scratch if you like. I kept it simple so the kiddos could participate. The whole school smelled good, too, while they were baking. :)<br />
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<li>can of refrigerated biscuits</li>
<li>aluminum foil covered cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, lightly greased</li>
<li>applesauce or grated fresh apples (can you guess which one I used?)</li>
<li>cinnamon sugar for sprinkling</li>
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<li>Lay biscuits out onto foil-covered cookie sheet. We wrote their names in Sharpie beside each biscuit.</li>
<li>Press the individual biscuits, flattening out to about 1/2 to 2/3 inch thick (the children can do this).</li>
<li>Spread a layer of applesauce on top of the biscuit (the children did this with the backs of spoons).</li>
<li>Sprinkle cinnamon sugar generously on top. :)</li>
<li>Bake biscuits according to directions, plus a minute or two. The edges should be golden. The center will seem a little doughy to the touch because of the applesauce, but it will be done.</li>
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These make a yummy breakfast treat or snack. You're welcome! <br />
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Today I'm perusing one of my favorite home stores for more fall inspiration. I'll share with you next week, just in case you haven't found your autumn chi yet.<br />
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I don't know why, but he just speaks to me. :) Probably the combination of softly weathered natural elements, all the wonderful shades of gray, and the texture. Or maybe seeing an animal rendered in this material? A cool marriage of my West Texas roots and my love for the beach. :) Forget the driftwood mirrors, give me the Bull!!<br />
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Sigh. They were <strong><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/mercury-pumpkin/?pkey=e%7Cantique%2Bmercury%2Bglass%2Bpumpkin%7C25%7Cbest%7C0%7Cviewall%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=NLASEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">sold out online</a></strong> {which is probably a good thing}. My decorating budget is slim pickings this year with one in college, but I simply cannot get on board with the warm and toasty pumpkin orange this year.<br />
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So I decided to take a few <strike>ugly</strike> plastic-ish pumpkins and help them get their shine on-- with a little help from Krylon.<br />
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The three little guys were in my fall decor stash from God-knows-when, but I picked up the larger one at Walmart for $4.99 because of it's scale and something special I have in mind for it.</div>
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I have shiny finish metallic silver and gold spray paint, but I wanted something a little more subtle. This caramel latte color just spoke to me. :)</div>
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If you missed my entire fall mantle you can see it <strong><a href="http://showsomedecor.blogspot.com/2011/09/finding-my-autumn-chi-fall-mantle.html">HERE</a></strong>.</div>
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I decided to start with the mantle and here's what I came up with...<br />
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I've decided I can't quite get on board with the oranges and heavier colors for fall this year. I'm staying more neutral to keep my spaces as bright as possible.</div>
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Nothing says "autumn" like sheafs of wheat, right? These have been hiding out in stash of decorative items for a couple of years now. They bring the urn from summer beachy to rustic fall perfectly.</div>
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I added texture to my grandmother's silver dish with pine cones and straw spheres. The combination of tans and browns with the silver keeps it interesting.</div>
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This fabulous antique Swedish etching came from my friend Tricia's antique shop she closed this summer. My little bird marries the umber tones in the art with the blue urn.</div>
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Super simple changes here! I just turned my antique books around so the pages faced out (I love the marbled detailing on one of them!) and added a couple of metallic pumpkins as a nod to the season. {Tutorial on them coming next week}.</div>
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And so one more look at my fall mantle... for now, that is! ;-)</div>
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I think this piece is actually more appealing when you see it in a room...<br />
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I love the look of the cage and chandelier itself, but the thick marine rope seems odd to me and the $2K price tag <em>(yes, you read that right</em>) is way out of reach for the vast majority of us. That crazy tufted sofa -- I can't even go there. :)<br />
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I'm thinking this look (minus the marine rope) could be recreated for less. What do you think of this lighting? Thumbs up or thumbs down?<br />
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<a href="http://potterybarn.com/">potterybarn.com</a><br />
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<strong><a href="http://bhg.com/">bhg.com</a></strong><br />
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<strong><a href="http://marthastewart.com/">marthastewart.com</a></strong><br />
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So what about you? Will your fall decorating be rustic or refined?<br />
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<strong>Step One: Set out your omelet fixin's.</strong> Our faves are bacon, ham, onion, shredded cheese, spinach, chopped fresh tomatoes, chopped green peppers. The black olives were for Mom. :)<br />
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<strong>Step Two: Put names on gallon-size ziploc bags. </strong>This is so you can tell the omelets apart after they've cooked. :) Sharpie works best.</div>
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<strong>Step Three: Each person cracks two eggs into their ziploc bag and adds their choice of fixin's.</strong></div>
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<strong>Step Four: Each person zips their bag shut and mushes everything together thoroughly. The eggs need to take on a "beaten" appearance. </strong></div>
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We love how simple and satisfying this is! Most of the photos I took at my mom's when she introduced us to this fun supper/brunch idea. We've had it twice since then and everyone leaves the table happy. :) After all, they fixed it themselves!</div>
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If you haven't already headed over to <strong><a href="http://www.nestofposies-blog.com/2011/09/fall-festival-week-1.html">Kellie's awesome Fall Festival at Nest of Posies</a></strong>-- DO IT!!! Tons of great decorating ideas, recipes, and crafts to get your fall groove on!<br />
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I'll be linking up some goodies myself over the next few weeks!<br />
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Plus a slew of other Fall idea magazines that seem to find their way into my shopping cart and run up my WalMart, Target, or grocery bill. :) <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How about you? What are your favorite sources for fall inspiration around the home??</span><br />
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See you back here Friday with a super simple supper idea!<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Custom%20Designs/signature-28.png" style="border: 0pt currentColor;" />Heidi @ Decor & Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623686820419417338.post-10420041165228422262011-09-06T17:05:00.000-04:002011-09-06T17:05:30.856-04:00"Nice Hooters" Cupcake Decorating Kit - 50% off retail priceWHooooooo loves <strong><a href="http://www.broadcastbloggers.com/deal.php?i=70&a=1068565">these??</a></strong> I'm always on the hunt for a fresh new treat for my preschool functions or to share with y'all and these {literally} take the cake!! Perfect for a fall gathering...<br />
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This deal is for (1) one "Nice Hooters" Owl Cupcake Decorating Kit. <br />
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Cupcake Papers, White Accent Frosting Mix, Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Candy Coated Sunflower Seeds, Candy Coated Chocolates. Banana Flavored Candy, Pastry Bags, Toothpick and Step by Step Color Illustrated Instructions.<br />
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Happy Baking!<br />
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<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Custom%20Designs/signature-28.png" style="border: 0pt currentColor;" />Heidi @ Decor & Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623686820419417338.post-66423492325526279982011-09-02T09:11:00.000-04:002011-09-02T09:11:21.121-04:00Slipping into SeptemberHi, gang! September is here and I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what's ahead...<br />
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I'll be participating in this fun Fall roundup of inspiring ideas each Wednesday over at<strong><a href="http://www.nestofposies-blog.com/"> Kellie's blog</a></strong>. I figured I needed a little push to get me thinking "fall" and this was just the way to do it! She casts a wide net, so you'll find decorating ideas, new recipies, entertaining tips, crafts, and more.<br />
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Next week I'll also be sharing the super Back-to-School sale going on at Willow House this month... discounts on all the stylish products that will help keep your crew organized, so stay tuned!<br />
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And I have a couple of painting projects up my sleeve, some tailgating tips and tricks, and -- of course -- a new fall mantle coming your way, too. I can already feel fall in the air!<br />
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In the meantime, the hubs and I are hosting some friends at the beach for a last gasp of summer. There's some rain in the forecast, but let's hope for this...<br />
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Thanks for sticking with me during this nutty month of ups and downs, friends... and now enjoy a few of my favorite things this month!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are you getting the picture? I framed all of my treasures from <strong><a href="http://www.inslee.net/shop/index.html">Inslee</a></strong>, but held off hanging them. You see, my beloved purple office/mom cave has got some molding in the upper portions of the walls that's just gonna have to go. I've been fighting it, because it means repairing the walls after removing the molding AND repainting {which probably needs to be done anyway}. In other words, this on-going Home Office/Mom Cave makeover has mushroomed. But I realize that it's better that I really do it RIGHT and make it just like I want it. Here's what I mean...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just as a disclaimer, all of this molding was in place when I bought the house. :) I've managed to work around it but am now tired of doing so... you can see how it limits your options for wall decor! The area below the chair rail will keep the molding but become all white, so my lovely purple will have greater pop on top. That's the plan! Thoughts?? Feel free to share!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a side note, my blogging schedule has been a little sketchy these past few weeks while I get my People and myself into our new "normal" this year. Thanks for bearing with me! I plan to be back on my regular publishing schedule after Labor Day.</div><br />
In the meantime, head over to <strong><a href="http://www.inslee.net/shop/index.html">Inslee's delightful online shop</a></strong> and check out her prints, notecards, calendars, and more!<br />
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Happy Decorating!<br />
<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Custom%20Designs/signature-28.png" style="border: 0pt currentColor;" />Heidi @ Decor & Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623686820419417338.post-87699669831184081692011-08-27T09:49:00.000-04:002011-08-27T09:49:40.906-04:00And the Winner IS...Thanks so much to those of you that joined the fun in my $50 Willow House giveaway!! I'm thrilled to announce the winner is...<br />
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<blockquote><strong>AubreyLaine </strong>who said: I like the Parisian Ottoman Tray!<br />
</blockquote>I couldn't agree more, Aubrey!! I've sent you an email with instructions on how to redeem your $50. Here's what Aubrey liked, in case you missed it in the online catalog:<br />
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<a href="http://heidimilton.store.willowhouse.com/public/images/catalog/400/41467.jpg" rel="boxed"><img alt="Parisian Ottoman Tray" border="0" height="320" id="CatalogItemImage" src="http://heidimilton.store.willowhouse.com/public/images/catalog/250/41467.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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It's a beauty, no?<br />
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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I'm working on my Mom Cave art that I'll be sharing next week. What projects do you have in store?<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Winner chosen using random.org.</span></em><br />
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<img align="left" src="http://i523.photobucket.com/albums/w351/laurenjh04/Custom%20Designs/signature-28.png" style="border: 0pt currentColor;" />Heidi @ Decor & Morehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5623686820419417338.post-15518386308162153932011-08-24T06:45:00.000-04:002011-08-24T06:45:28.298-04:00I Can't Resist... This Elkins Loop ChairSpotted in the July/August issue of <strong><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/">Coastal Living</a></strong>...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, the space itself is hard to resist, but that 1930's Loop Chair... *sigh*. This one was procured from <strong><a href="http://www.darrelldeanantiques.com/">Darrell Dean Antiques</a></strong>. They pop up on 1stdibs occasionally, too, but get your checkbook ready.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then I spotted these in the same issue...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Variations on a theme, no? These lovelies are in the Pacific Palisades home of Steve McPherson and Jennifer LaCorte, decorated by the one and only Brooke Giannetti (of <strong><a href="http://www.velvetandlinen.com/">Velvet and Linen</a></strong> and fab designs fame, now a <strong><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Patina-Style-Brooke-Giannetti/dp/1423622537/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314138345&sr=1-1">published author</a></strong>!). The armchair is available at <strong><a href="http://www.palecek.com/furniture.html">Palecek</a></strong> and these awesome barstools at <strong><a href="http://www.mcguirefurniture.com/onlinecatalog/results.mcg?productNumber=Indoor+-+Settings+-+Kitchen+-+Bar+%26+Counter+Stools&sectionNumber=Indoor&subsectionNumber=Indoor+-+Settings&searchString=">McGuire Furniture.</a></strong> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, THESE are more accessible for the rest of us!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Thumbs up, thumbs down??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">All images scanned from Coastal Living magazine.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><strong>Don't forget to enter my latest <a href="http://showsomedecor.blogspot.com/2011/08/whats-new-at-willow-house-and-giveaway.html">GIVEAWAY HERE</a>! Winner will be drawn Friday at 5pm, EST.</strong></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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