tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82803383876224619502024-03-13T11:53:48.562-04:00Shabby JenShabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-54314390380441822242016-11-17T20:59:00.000-05:002016-11-17T20:59:23.985-05:006 Months and not much done stillI have a feeling this old house of mine will take me all my life to fix. But that's ok.<br />
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Right now my main goal is my bathroom. The walls were hideous and the floor was a little alarming. So on to find the right repairman and boy was that a feat!<br />
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Getting contractors to answer phones, return calls, show up to do walk through estimates etc etc... I give up! Then someone saw me complaining about it on my FB page. Thank goodness for her and smart hubby. Boy will I keep him busy!!<br />
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So on to my bathroom. I am sure you remember this: <br />
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OMG the yellow paint! And that head banger cabinet above the toilet! And the weak wall that won't allow a shower curtain rod to stay up. And the soft floor that well, needs to be fixed, and the toilet that never will fix!!</div>
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So here is what's going on and how I am surviving around it. </div>
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My lovely little 8' x 6' bathroom (plus the tub that is)</div>
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And here's the tub. I love this tub! Later on I'll have someone come refinish it because it's cast iron and huge!!! It's for sure a soaking tub. Did I mention how much I love it?</div>
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And the dreaded toilet. No matter how many times you fix it, it just won't stay fixed. I think because the floor is weak and it kind of moves sometimes. Anyhow, when the floor is fixed a new toilet is going in. And the rebates I get between Home Depot and the city, the new toilet will be free! WHAT? A free toilet? Yep free!!</div>
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I know you are saying "OMG I love her lighting!" Yep, me too. So soothing, efficient..... NOT! </div>
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Oh and look! Towel hooks!! I could hang about 1242 towels in here or just throw it in the air and it would probably land on one all on it's own since they are everywhere!</div>
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Oh this is my temporary door so the neighbors (if they are looking through my window that is), don't see me if I'm using my awesome bathroom in privacy!</div>
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But wait! There's MORE!!!!! BEADBOARD ceiling! It's going to be so beautiful!!!</div>
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I don't know how to turn this pic around but my new gorgeous French Pavers sheet vinyl in white, will replace the outdated stuff. The new one is a 4" pattern that resembles French Pavers. LOVE it!!!!</div>
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So that's what is going on right now. It's promised to be nearly done by Tuesday before Thanksgiving so my family can use the bathroom while they are here spending Thanksgiving with me.</div>
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I can't wait for it to be done. New sheet rock, new toilet, new flooring, a little larger space since I had them tear down a closet and open the bathroom up a bit. Now instead of a 4' x 6' it is a roomy 8' x 6', much better.</div>
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I'm using an old cabinet for a sink vanity, I did buy a new vanity top for it. And I've been drooling over Pinterest on how to decorate the bathroom when it's complete. I'll share those pictures next week I HOPE!!!</div>
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Tootles for now.</div>
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So we were off at 8am to get our flowers.</div>
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In between my To Do List, I had cable guy and internet guy over running my cable and internet, so that's done too! woohoo.</div>
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We got lots of flowers. They're so pretty.</div>
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I found this image online and fell in love with it. So I hope to recreate it in my front flower beds. </div>
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I know it will take a little time to get there. I might consider some sort of Miracle Grow or something, what do you use?</div>
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I bought <span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">Delphinium, </span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">foxgloves, small S</span><span style="background-color: #f6f7f9; color: #1d2129; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16.08px;">hasta daisy and pink knock out roses.</span></div>
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There is a lot of painting to be done on this old Bungalow of mine. But at least now she has some sweet little flowers to look at.</div>
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There's going to be a tiny little white wood boarder around the flower beds. It will be so sweet. I hope my Peony's like where I planted them. We even went to Dollar General for a few little garden ornaments.</div>
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I tackled it. After weeks of debating and reading and listening to people telling me the "best" way to do it, I got down on my hands and knees, sometimes flat on my rear, sometimes on my side... lol</div>
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I wanted to quit but I feared the dreaded overlap of stain.</div>
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I persevered. I really didn't want to. Believe me I wanted to cave. The smell was horrible.</div>
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My knees and hands were killing me.</div>
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Needless to say my back was so binded up (is that a word?) When I did stop I started getting awful spasms and thought I'd end up in ER.</div>
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But I just had to get it done. I have to be moved by June 15th and that day is coming very quickly.</div>
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I got it done! I worked every minute of the day.</div>
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I am so happy that I kept on chuggin along. It looks just like I hoped it would.</div>
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Yes it's not perfect. But I did it, and I did it by myself.</div>
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Many people (men) told me it wouldn't turn out right since I didn't sand it down 1/8".</div>
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Many also told me that the stain wouldn't hold along the edges since I didn't sand it with and edge sander.</div>
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But guess what, I think it turned out purty dern good!!!</div>
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I love how it looks. I wanted it to look worn and aged and uneven. I can't believe I did this all by myself.</div>
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Oh and it took just 3/4 of the gallon!!! Gal at Home Depot said I would need 2 gallons. Guess what I'll be bringing back for a refund!! LOL</div>
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Oh yes there are a few problems up there but nothing I am worried about. Keep on ripping it out Jen. You got this girl. Yes you are Superwoman!</div>
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TADA, here is my new old beadboard ceiling. It's going to be beautiful. I'll be putting a long 2" x 6" stained board along left to right where it's open. <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/382102349608713098/" target="_blank">(click here to see what I hope it turns out like)</a> Going to fill in the other smaller openings with bead board. Then a chandelier. </div>
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It's been 1 week since I bought you. And my mind has run away with me.</div>
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The floors need serious lovin'! And I mean serious! See the place had been rented out for a long time to college kids and, well, I don't think they really did much with them other than use and abuse.</div>
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And as many of you know, I am a shabby chic kind of gal. Almost all of my furniture is white.</div>
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Isn't it lovely? The picture belongs to Becca at Adventures in decorating. I love her style and the color was just what my brain was thinking of. And I do think it will be lovely in my new old home.</div>
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I also think it will go beautifully with darker wood floors. And with my love also of Jeanne d' Arc style, the darker floors will help me with achieving that look. Take a peek at some of my faves:</div>
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(If any of these pictures are yours, I tried hard to find the original post to give you the credit. I take no credit at all for these pictures, as I found them on Pinterest) so without further ado, here are my faves:</div>
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Soo.... won't you show me yours??? Remember, my walls will be Manchester Tan and my furniture shades of white and floors a bit darker than what they are presently. </div>
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Here she is. My very own DIY fixer upper Bungalow.</div>
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Deep in the center of KS is where I found this darling 1920 Craftsman Bungalow.</div>
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Making my home here near family and calling it home feels so right finally.</div>
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So, here's the new home.</div>
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This is looking to the front door. Just look at the ceilings! No I won't be ripping it out. It's what stole my heart!!!!! (ps. do you know what those crystal ball things are called that go on the end cap on the banister? They are missing from the bottom of the banister and the top :( Please tell me in the comments below)</div>
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Yep, this is my bedroom!! aint she a beaute? I see about 100 gallons of paint being spread inside this place! LOL Oh yea, the T-Bar ceilings will be going buh bye!!! They were put in for heat and air efficiency but I plan to just deal ha! I want the wood ceilings that are hiding up there!!!</div>
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Uuuu scuze me, who paints such a bright yellow? This bathroom will have shiplap or beadboard. I'm wavering back and forth. Have you ever installed shiplap or wood slats??? I'd love to hear your experience.</div>
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Ok so you wanna come help me? Come on, this is my guest bedroom. Bags packed yet?? Nah, just wait until it's pretty. This green is pretty but it's not me.</div>
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The attic is finished and will be home to all my sewing and craftings. I can picture many days spent up there with Shabby Jen and Gracie. I vision new carpet and some DIY wainscoting or planks. Maybe a little built in bench by the window....</div>
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Ah the dreams I have been dreaming. The plans I have for this little home. </div>
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She's all mine and I'll take you along with me during this journey.</div>
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It will be a labor of love, penny savvy and learn and explore.</div>
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Here is my Pinterest page about my plans: https://www.pinterest.com/soshabbyjen/for-my-dream-cottage/</div>
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I can't wait!</div>
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See you soon!! Remember, comment below on how much paint you think it will take to cover the walls in my blue sky bedroom. Winner gets a prize!!</div>
<br />Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-68556368520389046772016-01-08T18:46:00.000-05:002016-01-08T18:46:16.603-05:00My favorite way to pass time.I could totally get lost in Pinterest and Etsy pages.<br />
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I'm here today to share some of my favorites with you, some of my own Etsy items and hope to hear about some of your favorites, AND your own Etsy or Pinterest pages. Please be sure to leave me a comment with your links.<br />
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Whether it's a rainy day, sunny day, sick day or random surfing the web, you can find me totally invoked in Etsy and Pinterest. I am hooked on both!!!<br />
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What do you search for when you surf Pinterest or Etsy? Do you always use the same keywords? What are your favorite words to use? Mine are shabby cottage, rustic romantic, vintage lace projects, shabby furniture, white French Country. I do hope you share yours with me.<br />
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So light a favorite candle, grab a cup of coffee, turn on your music and take a peek at several of my very faves!!<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/224177063/bunny-rabbit-pillow-peter-rabbit-teacups?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">Linda at the Peony Shanty</a> - Ilove ALL of her work. Her prices are excellent and she is super sweet. Here are a few of my faves she has newly listed (<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/224177063/bunny-rabbit-pillow-peter-rabbit-teacups?ref=shop_home_feat_3" target="_blank">click here for her bunny pillow</a>)<br />
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Bunnies are my all time fave little decoration and I can't wait for Easter to get all of mine out. I actually have a couple pillows that I bought from Linda's Etsy page. I have a chandelier pillow and a very pretty woman pillow<br />
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Here are a few of my other favorite Etsy shops: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/JunqueChic" target="_blank">Junque Chic</a></div>
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This is a brand new fave of mine: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageDaisyHome?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Vintage Daisy</a></div>
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I enjoy looking at this gals page too: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Antiquebasketlady" target="_blank">Antique Basket Lady</a></div>
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Oh but the love I have for Pinterest!!! Sometimes if I wake up in the middle of the night I just get on Pinterest for a bit. </div>
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This is from Anne at White Lace Cottage. Just look how many times her images get pinned!!! I swear my laptop is going to get zapped one of these days by drooling on it so much!</div>
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mypetitemaison/" target="_blank">My Petite Mason is one of my faves</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mypetitemaison/nina-hartmann-designer-author-stylist-antique-deal/" target="_blank">I adore Nina Hartman</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/hookedonvintage/" target="_blank">This is a personal friend of mine, Lisa, her page is adorbs!</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.pinterest.com/AShabbyMoment/" target="_blank">Karen at A Shabby Moment is a very sweet page to follow</a></div>
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Oh these are just a few. I hope you take the time to visit them. I visit them often. And I do my favorite search words everyday to find new images I have to drool over.</div>
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Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-27600132200537628942015-12-03T10:40:00.004-05:002015-12-03T10:47:03.465-05:00Getting ready for Christmas!<br />
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I'm going to get a pine tree or fir, and plant it in my urn! I found the great urn in an alley in October. The town I presently live in has a free trash pick up in October every year. It's a great month to go alley shopping for interesting things that people are discarding. I loaded up on great stuff to transform. When I saw this urn I knew it was going to be a keeper. The conservatory standing next to it is made from old windows I also found. And the table it's all built on was a super cheap find.</div>
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I decorated our front porch last night and surprised the family with it last night just before dinner.</div>
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This old house has 2 fabulous round posts on the tiny front porch. I wrapped them with mini white lights. How pretty it looks at night.</div>
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The pine and fir garland is wrapped over and down the sides of the front door. The beautiful coloful tree was a pallet transformation made for my daughter and her children. It's so festive!!</div>
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My sweet little lighted North Pole sign can be found on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/257126793/vintage-santa-a-visit-from-st-nicholas?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Etsy Page</a></div>
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After using the center part of an old headboard, I had the 2 sides leftover. I knew they would come in handy someday! So suddenly one day I knew what they were destined to become. Viola, here you have it.</div>
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and please be sure to stop by <a href="http://adirondackgirlatheart.com/2015/12/vintage-charm-8.html" target="_blank">Vintage Charm</a> where there are always fabulous goodies and pretties to view and create on your own.</div>
Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-10685264300433071802015-11-22T14:37:00.000-05:002015-11-22T14:39:42.167-05:00The makings of a FarmStyle TableOk,I know it's been a very long time since I lasted posted here. I'm not a very good blogger. Well!!!! It's all everyone elses fault! Really it is! Ya'll have way too pretty of blogs for me to have any time to do my own!!<br />
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I have been wanting a farm style table for so long. And so I'm going to try to put one together.<br />
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(this one is perfectly chippy and white all around - oh la la!)</div>
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I got the base from a local guy for $20. I loved the legs. I imagined that I could cut the middle part of the base out to make it a four legged base. I don't think it will cause any issues with the stability of the table. So that's what I will do. Here is the table I bought, just as is when I bought it:</div>
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I cut out the middle of the legs where that big decorative piece is, don't worry though! I have plans for it too. If you know me, I don't throw many woods pieces out.</div>
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So here is the table as I start it. I bought some Heart Pine Boards for the top.</div>
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I bought some bonder and milk paint from a local gal. Here's where you can check it out: <a href="http://www.wildflowersandpistols.com/collections/milk-paint" target="_blank">Stephanie's Milk Paint</a>. Her website is called Wildflowers & Pistols, isn't that cute? I bought "Cream" paint to go on the base. I'll add pictures of it tomorrow when I get it painted.<br />
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<a href="http://www.thepainteddrawer.com/2015/11/the-painted-drawer-link-party-24.html" target="_blank">The Painted Drawer Blog</a> - a new blog I am really loving lately! I post on her linky parties often! Follow her too!!</div>
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This time it was a no brainer, let Gracie Mae pick the winner!!!</div>
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Was so much fun!! And Gracie helped out a lot!!!</div>
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So here we go... Drum roll please....</div>
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I wrote all the names on a tiny piece of paper and wadded them up and put them all on the floor. Gracie picked a single piece and here it is. "Gracie now let go Honey!"</div>
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"Who is it Gracie? Who is the winner?"</div>
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Oh!! It's Sharon Sutherland Wideman!!!! Sharon you won!!!!!!!! WOOHOOOOO!!!!</div>
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And here is your sweet little prize! Message me with your address please! I'll mail it to you in time for Easter. But cute enough to leave out all the time.</div>
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Thank you to everyone for joining in on my short little giveaway!! I'll have another soon. So if you aren't following my blog, be sure to now because the next one will be here.</div>
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I could not get over that purple!! It sounded like a good idea at the time, and many fellow fb friends seemed to think it would be awesome! So I did it.</div>
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I painted my booth Aubgergine (dark purple). It was so dark and dreary in my booth, it had to be changed.</div>
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Sooo... after a couple of weeks whining and losing sleep over it, I repainted!!!</div>
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I bet I sleep good tonight!!!</div>
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It's much brighter and shabbier. Even the mall owner appreciates me going light.</div>
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What a relief!! But the money to fix this teeny space wasn't cheap! The paint wasn't just a few dollars. I had to buy Kilz to cover the paint! And I had to do it heavily. Then I was recommended to buy a really good paint to ensure good coverage. Boy am I glad I listened. I still needed to go over it here and there with a second coat.</div>
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See the bricks? I love them. So I did a little teensy weensy wall treatment with paper and cut outs. Rubbed plaster and paint over them to make them look like they've been there just as long.</div>
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Meet my newest treasure - Chippy Hoosier. I love her!!! And she looks beautiful against my newly painted walls.</div>
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Oh, the color of my paint?? It's Valspar - "Cream in my Coffee" how perfect is that right!!??</div>
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And here's my newest fun seller. My Little Lambie Pillow. Just right for Spring and Easter right??</div>
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Tootles for now!!<br />Hugs,</div>
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I love linkies don't you? Here's one I can't quit browsing: http://www.commonground-do.com/
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And I found a really pretty one to visit after I am done there. Come join me?? http://www.junkchiccottage.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-morning.html<br />
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Here's a few new pics of my booth, with some fresh Spring Goodies.<br />
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Happy Spring Ya'll
Remember, set your clocks ahead Sunday night!!
Tootles!Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-64169731047716159232013-02-26T19:15:00.000-05:002013-02-26T19:49:03.481-05:00My Etsy<script type='text/javascript' src='http://www.etsy.com/assets/js/etsy_mini_shop.js'></script><script type='text/javascript'>new Etsy.Mini(5617107,'gallery',2,5,0,'http://www.etsy.com');</script>
I try to do my blog but just don't have time. I'll post when I start doing my fence and Spring plantings.
For now, all I have is my Etsy and Gracie<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nCnsEndLRGA/US1QaYBhTxI/AAAAAAAABWI/morsxwNfS80/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nCnsEndLRGA/US1QaYBhTxI/AAAAAAAABWI/morsxwNfS80/s320/1.jpg" /></a>
I hope you enjoy both.
Ciao!!
xxoo
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Welcome Fall, and welcome friends!! Come on over and sit a spell.</div>
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See how I went from this, to fall.</div>
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I added a few very inexpensive fall decorations that I picked up at Family Dollar. They cost me $3 each!! Gracie likes the color.</div>
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I took my birdnest out of this and replaced with a fall pick and the little plastic gourds.</div>
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Around the porch I added more fall colors. A $3 rusty color mum to my rusted blue tin. A $5 live arrangement to an old rusted metal planter. Notice I tucked in the BOO. I'll take it out after halloween.<br />
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My little flower bed is going to be so sweet too!! The plants I transplanted are really doing well!! I only added the mums that are in front of the tall wooden birdhouse, and the other little plants I can't recall the name of.</div>
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Look how well my Hydrangea are doing!! I clipped them off a neighbors bush last year. They made it through the winter and then they made it to my new place and are really doing great!!! I can't wait to see them in Spring! I sure hope they make it through Winter.</div>
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So that's it. Gracie and I have our porch all cleared off from our move. I have it decorated and today we are just chillaxin. Hope you leave us a note and tell us what you think and tell us what you are doing to you porch for fall.</div>
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Tootle loo for now.</div>
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Luv from Shabby Jen & Gracie too.</div>
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Here are a few links for you to look at. I have enjoyed them over and over.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://littlefrenchgardenhouse.blogspot.com/2009/03/dreamy-porches.html">http://littlefrenchgardenhouse.blogspot.com/2009/03/dreamy-porches.html</a></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://chloexoxo.blogspot.com/2010/07/sandys-victorian-fairytale-cottage.html">http://chloexoxo.blogspot.com/2010/07/sandys-victorian-fairytale-cottage.html</a></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://creative2xmom.blogspot.com/2011/09/favorite-fall-decor-ideas.html">http://creative2xmom.blogspot.com/2011/09/favorite-fall-decor-ideas.html</a></li>
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Happy Fall Y'all!!</div>
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Moving, seems to be the hardest word.</div>
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I was settled here. 1370 sq ft, tons of closets, large 15'x15' workshed, LARGE fenced in backyard. But the landlord was raising the rent and I just couldn't make it anymore. I wasn't finding a job and just couldn't keep it up. I prayed for something to happen. THEN...</div>
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A dear friend had a friend with a "storage building" he would let me rent. Yep, a storage building.</div>
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It's a 1,000 sq ft little square building he built to store his stuff. Then his MIL was ill and he added kitchen needs, a bathroom and beautiful french doors to the bedroom. She passed on so he started using it for storage again. It was a mess, small and not too cute but had lots of potential and it was AFFORDABLE for me!! WOOHOO!!!!</div>
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How though, was I going to make it pretty?<br />
How was I going to get all my STUFF in it?<br />
Where was everything going to go?<br />
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I tossed those questions around about twice then jumped the gun and went for it. It was the answer to my prayer and I couldn't miss out on the blessing.<br />
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Then the hard part was to sort through all my STUFF and keep only what I had room for. That was so overwhelming! I would make piles. Keep, maybe keep, want to keep, don't have to have, sell, giveaway. The piles changed daily. It was so hard for me to decide. So I started moving over what I LOVED LOVED LOVED, and set in place.<br />
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I didn't want my quaint little room to change.</div>
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So I bought one!!! They moved it in.</div>
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I made it look like it was mine.</div>
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And the moving was going.... oh gee it was so overwhelming!! I mean look at this mess!</div>
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Finally, finally it was all falling together.</div>
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Using every single thing for a purpose. My tall bookshelf from my grandmother, and my huge fabric cabinet now became a partition in the living room. The other side is where my desk is. All of my books and fabric are in those cabinets. I was very inspired by Rebecca at <a href="http://www.rebeccaersfeld.com/" target="_blank">A Re-Purposed Life</a></div>
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And my kitchen, I love it more here than I did in the other house. I love the floor.I love the nice new cabinets.</div>
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I love how it's laid out, and how my things fit in place.</div>
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It's comfy to me. I can't wait to have a few friends over. Soon, soon I shall.</div>
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And Gracie is happy again too!! Oh, yes it was hard on her too! Her poor little nerves are so fragile. But I have a little fence up and she can watch all the neighbors through it.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I make some of my pieces. I always bring 1 or 2 of my Conservatories. At my events I always sell them for $150. This one went to the sweetest family with the 2 most polite and sweet children. I hope they love the conservatory for many years to come.</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;">Other pieces I paint and embellish on. I bought 2 old wash stands this time in which the doors were completely ruined beyond repair. So I painted the pieces complete inside and out, and added some little fabric pieces to make a little curtain. This piece went to a very lovely lady with a beautiful shop in Brevard NC. Her name is Brooke and her shop can be seen <a href="http://theeclecticcottageblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">at this link</a>. I'm going to make a little trip out there and check it out in person. So I'll add a few photos of what I see, when I get back.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Setting up is always so much fun for me. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SviqT4dO6t0/T6fDF4q9JKI/AAAAAAAABH0/ht4gmIYI3_M/s1600/space.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SviqT4dO6t0/T6fDF4q9JKI/AAAAAAAABH0/ht4gmIYI3_M/s320/space.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do try to make it like a little mini boutique. And my customers seem to really enjoy it. </div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now here are some of the sights around me.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_JxYDVDCjho/T6fC_P5VKTI/AAAAAAAABHk/gyAYfi_yR2Y/s1600/lisas+desk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_JxYDVDCjho/T6fC_P5VKTI/AAAAAAAABHk/gyAYfi_yR2Y/s320/lisas+desk.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I set up next to the sweetest most kindest couple I have ever met!!! Joe & Lisa. <a href="http://www.hookedonvintage.com/" target="_blank">You can visit their website here.</a> They are just adorable. And boy does Gracie love them too!!!</div><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They have some of the prettiest silver pieces!! And such great prices too!! $5 for most!! WHAT!!! FIVE DOLLARS?? Yep, cheap right??? I mean look at the elbow she put into cleaning all that stuff!!! Just gorgeous.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Saturday at <a href="http://www.icashows.com/" target="_blank">ICA</a>, they hosted an appraisal auction. People were sure lined up for that event! Wonder what item was appraised for an outrageous amount? Wonder if anyone fainted in there from the sheer thrill of their finding!! I always wonder if I have anything worth a ridiculous amount, and would I try to sell it or would I keep it??</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my friend Tammy, with Refunked Junk. Her shop is a permanent building there, and is so packed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://refunkedjunk.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">You can visit her blog here.</a> Get ready for some awesome music while you are browsing her site. She doesn't get time to update it much. But it is an awesome blog!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's an ecclectic combination of anything you would want to look at.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sweetest friend of all. Love you Gracie. And everyone that gets to meet her thinks the same thing. She just loves being there with all the action. It's a little too hot for a little dog with a black furry coat. Bless her little heart. So she went for opening day and closing day only. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you can come see us next month. We'll be in the same place. Lot #41 along the chain link fence to the right as you walk in the main gates.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>A big thank you to<br />
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<ul><li><a href="http://www.icashows.com/">http://www.icashows.com/</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com/">http://www.metrolinatradeshowexpo.com/</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.hookedonvintage.com/">http://www.hookedonvintage.com/</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://refunkedjunk.blogspot.com/">http://refunkedjunk.blogspot.com/</a> </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;">Visit me next at ICA</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;">May 31 - Jun 3</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; font-size: 12px; font-style: inherit; line-height: 18px;">Jul 5-8</span></div><div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Hours:</strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"> </span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">Thu - Sat: 9am - 5pm;</span></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"><div style="text-align: center;">Sunday: 10am - 4pm</div></span></span></div></div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-40392163490129595892012-04-27T17:56:00.001-04:002012-05-01T21:01:16.609-04:00I'm in the mood for change.<div style="text-align: center;">Simply because I am.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Think I must have it bad too!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It all started here with my porch.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I'm not done so this is just the start of it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It all started with Cathy Scalice and her beautiful front porch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xnziAMYLTwY/T5sPXveuumI/AAAAAAAABGI/1j_9pVKrHz4/s1600/inspired+by+porch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="198" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xnziAMYLTwY/T5sPXveuumI/AAAAAAAABGI/1j_9pVKrHz4/s320/inspired+by+porch.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do things with pennies in mind. Pennies being, that is about all I am willing to spend. lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then came Rebecca Ersfeld ~ Oh My!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlmsjtveeaQ/T5sVbC1FfiI/AAAAAAAABG4/ac9_q_6nrtI/s1600/re.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NlmsjtveeaQ/T5sVbC1FfiI/AAAAAAAABG4/ac9_q_6nrtI/s320/re.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rebeccaersfeld.com/" target="_blank">Look at all of her photos here (click here! Do it now Hurry!)</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is my ugly old mantle that came from TN with me and has been hiding in the far corner of my yard, out of sight. I'm sure you will see why:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KjAW5Rst1I0/T5sQ9lKGzVI/AAAAAAAABGQ/tYB3MblPTBE/s1600/mantle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KjAW5Rst1I0/T5sQ9lKGzVI/AAAAAAAABGQ/tYB3MblPTBE/s320/mantle.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh don't worry your pretty little head. It won't be staying like this I assure you!! But Rebecca's kitchen photo really inspired me!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey, here's something you might not have known, Rebecca use to sell things to Rachel A.!! I had no doubt in mind that when I looked first glance at Rebecca's blog, I was in love with her style. I bet you are too!! I told Rebecca that I think she is the Queen of Shabby!!! wink wink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh boy, then I was inspired by none other than Niki Morrow With The Vintage Farmhouse!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thevintagefarmhouse.com/p/around-my-home.html" target="_blank">You can click here to go to her blog, and by all means hurry and go visit!!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See I saw how thrifty and wise she is with her pennies!! So I fell in love with her too!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZNhV8xdmH8/T5sR851sD-I/AAAAAAAABGY/oR3Ll__XlVQ/s1600/vf+island.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ZNhV8xdmH8/T5sR851sD-I/AAAAAAAABGY/oR3Ll__XlVQ/s320/vf+island.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fell in love with her kitchen island!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well today on my junkin trip I found a piece of marble for $10!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OM7Sf00yfvs/T5sSIXkXHOI/AAAAAAAABGg/OuD2p6M6IRU/s1600/marble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OM7Sf00yfvs/T5sSIXkXHOI/AAAAAAAABGg/OuD2p6M6IRU/s320/marble.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then suddenly I found this one!! And OMG you better get the tissues out. Because it's so beautiful that it will make you cry. I was laughing, crying, rolling on the floor, smacking myself in the face giddy over these photos from Jennifer Grey from The Old Painted Cottage ~ Cottage of the Month</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/pages/cotm.htm" target="_blank">click here to find out what made me so crazy!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You will not be sorry you clicked it!! I Pa~romise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which led me to think of having it and making an island of my own. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scYbKRx-ZP8/T5sS6eHIA3I/AAAAAAAABGo/8r4l1KSOYig/s1600/johnny+depp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-scYbKRx-ZP8/T5sS6eHIA3I/AAAAAAAABGo/8r4l1KSOYig/s320/johnny+depp.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I also need my man, Johnny Depp. WELL!!! If you have your own island, you have to have Johnny Depp right? Oh well, wrong kind of island I know. But hey, it's my dream, let me live it!! lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I know I got a little corny on this blog post. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I got so excited with ALL of the beauty! And yes I mean all of it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do hope you visit Rebecca and Nicki's blogs. They are such sweet women. I can't wait to start my projects. Both of them offered to help if I had any questions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bet they regret that by the first day I start on my plans.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time friends, it's back to my paint. I have a show next weekend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know where to find me!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="title" style="background-color: white; color: #b1440e; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-align: -webkit-auto;">International Collectibles & Antiques Show</span></div><div class="detail-content" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1em; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><div class="detail-item" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="event-details-label" style="clear: left; color: #4e4e4e; display: block; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; width: 7em;">When</span><span class="event-when" style="display: block; margin-left: 7em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">May 3 – 6, 2012</span></div><div class="detail-item" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="event-details-label" style="clear: left; color: #4e4e4e; display: block; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; width: 7em;">Where</span><span class="event-where" style="display: block; margin-left: 7em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px;">Metrolina Tradeshow Expo-- 7100 Statesville Road ~ Charlotte, North Carolina 28269 (<a class="menu-link" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Metrolina%20Tradeshow%20Expo--%207100%20Statesville%20Road%20~%20Charlotte%2C%20North%20Carolina%2028269" target="_blank">map</a>)</span></div><div class="detail-item" style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="event-details-label" style="clear: left; color: #4e4e4e; display: block; float: left; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; width: 7em;">Description</span><span class="event-description" style="display: block; margin-left: 7em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.icashows.com&ust=1335566779108000&usg=AFQjCNER6MsmU_sd9UYgcdJOvv2xRhMRzg" target="_blank">MORE INFO</a> Hours: Thurs.- Sat. 9am-5pm Sunday 10am-4pm Regular Admission: $5.00 Seniors Admission: $4.00 *Thursday is dealer set-up day. We are open to the public on Set- up days. Be the first to meet the dealers and see what treasures await!</span><span class="event-description" style="display: block; margin-left: 7em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HhbL6XItKe0/T5sUmFdSc3I/AAAAAAAABGw/Qmzhct1q84c/s1600/tent+space.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HhbL6XItKe0/T5sUmFdSc3I/AAAAAAAABGw/Qmzhct1q84c/s320/tent+space.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="event-description" style="display: block; margin-left: 7em; padding-bottom: 3px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 3px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I'll be in space #41. I'm along the chain link fence as you walk in the entrance and then to your right. Look for my cute little tent space. I'll have many sweet little adorable little cutie pie tables, end tables, coffee tables, night stands and more. I'll even have refresher oils for my ever so famous Crystal Potpourri!!!</span></div></div><br />
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</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-47834974217616812082012-04-18T10:30:00.001-04:002012-04-18T10:31:31.996-04:00Spring show time with Olde Tyme Marketplace<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z93HJgMcEBk/T47PEL16yPI/AAAAAAAABFA/OsoBfjzbUGk/s1600/shabby+sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z93HJgMcEBk/T47PEL16yPI/AAAAAAAABFA/OsoBfjzbUGk/s320/shabby+sign.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to see you all there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.oldetymemarketplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Check out Olde Tyme Marketplace blog online here</a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nIVAmkj9-Bc/T47P0mjFwCI/AAAAAAAABFg/KUcOIq8zLgw/s1600/shutter+shelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nIVAmkj9-Bc/T47P0mjFwCI/AAAAAAAABFg/KUcOIq8zLgw/s320/shutter+shelf.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">oh yea, Gracie looking at herself in the mirror. She hopes to see you there too!</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;">Olde Tyme Marketplace with Shabby Jen & Gracie!!! woohoo!!!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many of my local friends will be there too! Come see us!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-27299187379197419602012-03-26T15:38:00.004-04:002012-03-30T20:39:02.919-04:00Spring Fling with Shabby Jen at Metrolina Expo April 4-8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4iTFwrGOIg/T3DDqI7LwcI/AAAAAAAABCI/E_BJvWkgU24/s1600/spring+sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J4iTFwrGOIg/T3DDqI7LwcI/AAAAAAAABCI/E_BJvWkgU24/s320/spring+sign.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">2 coffee tables, Lg Burlap Mirror, 1 trunk brown original oil paint, Pr nightstands, Lg window mirror, TV cabinet, Doll bed, 2 Bed trays Cross, 2 ornate wall shelves, 1 Jelly Cabinet, shutter twin headboard, 1 upholstered chair, 2 magazine stands, 1 dining table with 2 chairs, 1 vanity w/mirror (a Marilyn Monroe decoupage piece), 1 book shelf, dresser/chest chippy and sweet!!, bunnies, topiarys, hearts, candle holders, misc stuff</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, here are some photos of things I have been working on for this event! I am so excited!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B9e8uddbXi8/T3DE-l0KmqI/AAAAAAAABD4/tG1aSwXh0CQ/s1600/nightstands+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B9e8uddbXi8/T3DE-l0KmqI/AAAAAAAABD4/tG1aSwXh0CQ/s320/nightstands+006.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this set of nightstands</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uj1O39rOTtU/T3DFA5xDCLI/AAAAAAAABEI/uKDuDKlYmE4/s1600/tv+stand+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uj1O39rOTtU/T3DFA5xDCLI/AAAAAAAABEI/uKDuDKlYmE4/s320/tv+stand+001.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet little cabinet, what would you use it for?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll be having a drawing each day, so be sure to stop and get your ticket!!!</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-37533169702135488192012-03-21T10:06:00.002-04:002012-03-21T10:14:30.082-04:00Sue Bee and Butterflies: My treasures so far this week!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Spring Ya'll</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm kicking it off with some made with love projects.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My little 12" tall Bunny Pillows</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uSbbQBBCwUg/T2ngjaIUdgI/AAAAAAAABBo/LR-2NE5fmdQ/s1600/bunny+pillows+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="314" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uSbbQBBCwUg/T2ngjaIUdgI/AAAAAAAABBo/LR-2NE5fmdQ/s320/bunny+pillows+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My new little flower bed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mszKDO_wxo4/T2ngo6D8IaI/AAAAAAAABBw/6-Lelx6piEk/s1600/shed+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mszKDO_wxo4/T2ngo6D8IaI/AAAAAAAABBw/6-Lelx6piEk/s320/shed+001.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some homemade Orange Marmalade, made by moi. YUMM</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I_wzT0vpW_4/T2ngueiIjuI/AAAAAAAABB4/ZSikcCUGkXM/s1600/marmalade+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-I_wzT0vpW_4/T2ngueiIjuI/AAAAAAAABB4/ZSikcCUGkXM/s320/marmalade+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">find the recipe here <a href="http://bakedbree.com/orange-marmalade" target="_blank">orange-marmalade</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Spring friends!!!</div>Now, here is a link for you to check out. <a href="http://suebees-karensue.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-treasures-so-far-this-week.html?spref=fb">Sue Bee and Butterflies: My treasures so far this week!!</a>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-68430843253632625332012-03-01T18:13:00.003-05:002012-03-02T19:01:22.233-05:00Inspire me ThursdayIt was actually yesterday when the inspiration hit! But today is Thursday so I will blog it today. Might be a new habit to form. Take a peek.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPzivpMGkjY/T1ACONp3-QI/AAAAAAAABBI/tdZ-tMbm0SA/s1600/gypsy+purple+home+debi+coules.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPzivpMGkjY/T1ACONp3-QI/AAAAAAAABBI/tdZ-tMbm0SA/s200/gypsy+purple+home+debi+coules.jpg" width="150" /></a></div>Here was my inspiration photo from Gypsy Purple Home <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/165788830002579755/">http://pinterest.com/pin/165788830002579755/</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Anyway, it inspired me to do this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3x6EuY2qZ4/T1AB1swmGtI/AAAAAAAABAI/FY9-KFSWzms/s1600/shelf+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y3x6EuY2qZ4/T1AB1swmGtI/AAAAAAAABAI/FY9-KFSWzms/s320/shelf+001.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know, I know, I need some flowers.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ct0XT0V7k7I/T1AB4UUjSNI/AAAAAAAABAY/xSt8A6t9sZo/s1600/shelf+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ct0XT0V7k7I/T1AB4UUjSNI/AAAAAAAABAY/xSt8A6t9sZo/s320/shelf+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I need a floppy straw cowboy hat.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4eNrejq8QDI/T1AB66tjTSI/AAAAAAAABAg/lEx-gjAzZdA/s1600/shelf+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4eNrejq8QDI/T1AB66tjTSI/AAAAAAAABAg/lEx-gjAzZdA/s320/shelf+004.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But what I have will just have to do.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3AzZQTJyVnw/T1AB72Yr6zI/AAAAAAAABAo/PCOinB11TxA/s1600/shelf+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3AzZQTJyVnw/T1AB72Yr6zI/AAAAAAAABAo/PCOinB11TxA/s320/shelf+005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do quite like how all the colors worked so well.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVYS_ZmhPO0/T1AB9tJAjMI/AAAAAAAABAw/N8fKbJOhuzo/s1600/shelf+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wVYS_ZmhPO0/T1AB9tJAjMI/AAAAAAAABAw/N8fKbJOhuzo/s320/shelf+007.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94189007/shabby-cottage-creamy-white-vintage-re" target="_blank">This item is available in my Etsy store</a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdoJa3e5ROg/T1ACAG3lqfI/AAAAAAAABBA/r4Q9nn1I66E/s1600/shelf+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PdoJa3e5ROg/T1ACAG3lqfI/AAAAAAAABBA/r4Q9nn1I66E/s320/shelf+009.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So what inspired you today?</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-36396713210023987982012-02-23T17:48:00.000-05:002012-02-23T17:48:22.313-05:00What a beautiful day for a booth re-do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's been a really long time since I blogged about anything. So I'll start off with this sweet little cabinet I fixed up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qu5EE3lKInA/T0a-Rrw58EI/AAAAAAAAA84/aB2fuIdpneM/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qu5EE3lKInA/T0a-Rrw58EI/AAAAAAAAA84/aB2fuIdpneM/s320/6.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looks so sweet with Gracie's reflection in the mirror.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hcXa8dA8LXQ/T0a_odBnX9I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/n2Q092dbXhE/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hcXa8dA8LXQ/T0a_odBnX9I/AAAAAAAAA_Y/n2Q092dbXhE/s320/1.jpg" width="320" /></a> I really added a lot of goodies to it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pasted lace to the back of the wall. Secured some pearls along the top and bottom shelf. I even put a little mirror inside so if you didn't get enough of your face on the outside, you can see you again on the inside.</div><br />
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</div> Of course had to trim out the shelf with some lace trim, Hung some ribbon bows and stamped some cute little phrases here and there. She really loved it. I hope she see's this post and leaves me a comment on where she put it when they got it home!! Thank you so much for loving it and buying it!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5j1Ygq_KFM/T0a-U8zmVsI/AAAAAAAAA9A/n_15XgGmSm0/s1600/belle+pillows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k5j1Ygq_KFM/T0a-U8zmVsI/AAAAAAAAA9A/n_15XgGmSm0/s320/belle+pillows.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My pretty printed pillows. I hope someone loves them soon too!!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KuYSxSu4vp8/T0a-ZHqZRII/AAAAAAAAA9I/OMZyb0q0dxk/s1600/bits+n+pieces.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KuYSxSu4vp8/T0a-ZHqZRII/AAAAAAAAA9I/OMZyb0q0dxk/s320/bits+n+pieces.jpg" width="304" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little bottle I embellished and filled with all sorts of bits n pieces. So sweet.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gESDAnyBzmo/T0a-cDv5h8I/AAAAAAAAA9Q/BzMsD-oOd8Y/s1600/blessings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gESDAnyBzmo/T0a-cDv5h8I/AAAAAAAAA9Q/BzMsD-oOd8Y/s320/blessings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Nana's cupboard filled with white and brown glass.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VDF1144A-No/T0a-eiR_aBI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/qvAGNqORsQI/s1600/booth+redo+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VDF1144A-No/T0a-eiR_aBI/AAAAAAAAA9Y/qvAGNqORsQI/s320/booth+redo+006.JPG" width="254" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lots of little treasures in every inch of the space.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EaftSxdN144/T0a-ip2rlHI/AAAAAAAAA9g/qeLXMewY8Xg/s1600/booth+redo+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EaftSxdN144/T0a-ip2rlHI/AAAAAAAAA9g/qeLXMewY8Xg/s320/booth+redo+007.JPG" width="320" /></a> My pretty fingertip towels.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6RBl2TmYLE/T0a-nw6UIGI/AAAAAAAAA9o/zwEQq-jbDU8/s1600/booth+redo+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l6RBl2TmYLE/T0a-nw6UIGI/AAAAAAAAA9o/zwEQq-jbDU8/s320/booth+redo+008.JPG" width="240" /></a>Miss Paris Angel</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TGOOLqEgvUs/T0a-s-qoqFI/AAAAAAAAA9w/HqXAeSQzSKg/s1600/booth+redo+009.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TGOOLqEgvUs/T0a-s-qoqFI/AAAAAAAAA9w/HqXAeSQzSKg/s320/booth+redo+009.JPG" width="240" /></a>Lots and lots f lacy things to admire.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1hlZbhQLG0/T0a-wmiriuI/AAAAAAAAA94/OfYGT_i9KIQ/s1600/booth+redo+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s1hlZbhQLG0/T0a-wmiriuI/AAAAAAAAA94/OfYGT_i9KIQ/s320/booth+redo+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I do love this shot. It looks very Frenchy, no?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CvZILBTWpyg/T0a-xtYvp3I/AAAAAAAAA-A/yfZgqLXsId8/s1600/booth+redo+011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CvZILBTWpyg/T0a-xtYvp3I/AAAAAAAAA-A/yfZgqLXsId8/s320/booth+redo+011.JPG" width="299" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I have things hanging on every bit of the wall space. Every single item in my booth is for sale. Nothing is just for looks. (well except my huge crystal chandelier that is)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjeWwzxc-FY/T0a-zOlOh1I/AAAAAAAAA-I/R6pVty1-hLk/s1600/booth+redo+012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jjeWwzxc-FY/T0a-zOlOh1I/AAAAAAAAA-I/R6pVty1-hLk/s320/booth+redo+012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> I love this little corner now. Looks so much better with the things I grouped over there. Come on shoppers!!!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2UvEvghnGCY/T0a-2feLxdI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/DTgcQcE4dY8/s1600/chair+on+table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2UvEvghnGCY/T0a-2feLxdI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/DTgcQcE4dY8/s320/chair+on+table.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have many more pillows to bring. So fluffy & big & cozy. And colorful in all the right shades of shabby.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6fv471FEU20/T0a-3Qe2QCI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/iafzdUTuWk4/s1600/chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6fv471FEU20/T0a-3Qe2QCI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/iafzdUTuWk4/s320/chair.jpg" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nice little sturdy chair and chippy and shabby. Would be great under a desk.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYsZP9D7QFg/T0a-35MLVII/AAAAAAAAA-g/aW7I1i9Y1Rw/s1600/crown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oYsZP9D7QFg/T0a-35MLVII/AAAAAAAAA-g/aW7I1i9Y1Rw/s320/crown.jpg" width="284" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Had to show you once more! teehee</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeo83TCRqhY/T0a-5rdlTZI/AAAAAAAAA-o/ezyo56R8eKM/s1600/fluffy+pillows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yeo83TCRqhY/T0a-5rdlTZI/AAAAAAAAA-o/ezyo56R8eKM/s320/fluffy+pillows.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Every single inch is filled. Told ya!!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vu1J9ay870/T0a-6NFYN7I/AAAAAAAAA-w/QvlRIR85U3E/s1600/lavender+hearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4vu1J9ay870/T0a-6NFYN7I/AAAAAAAAA-w/QvlRIR85U3E/s320/lavender+hearts.jpg" width="194" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hanging Lavender Hearts</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1mmtSBZrys/T0a-7H87vzI/AAAAAAAAA-4/hGAChfQN-PU/s1600/old+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-R1mmtSBZrys/T0a-7H87vzI/AAAAAAAAA-4/hGAChfQN-PU/s320/old+chair.jpg" width="258" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There she is, Looks good in brown doesn't she??</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5oy6avea04/T0a-85AUhqI/AAAAAAAAA_A/Ki0OV5f4NBI/s1600/soaps.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="147" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S5oy6avea04/T0a-85AUhqI/AAAAAAAAA_A/Ki0OV5f4NBI/s320/soaps.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some lovely scented soaps.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cirk2hendgQ/T0a--FvybpI/AAAAAAAAA_I/I-11vlZFPL4/s1600/suitcase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cirk2hendgQ/T0a--FvybpI/AAAAAAAAA_I/I-11vlZFPL4/s320/suitcase.jpg" width="302" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweet little overnighter.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJLpcng4264/T0a_AOztFGI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/teZCjAlydJg/s1600/wicker+cabinet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CJLpcng4264/T0a_AOztFGI/AAAAAAAAA_Q/teZCjAlydJg/s320/wicker+cabinet.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you enjoyed your visit. Please do come again!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it's my turn to look for sweet blogs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tootles!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xxoo Shabby Jen</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-68843709011936194472012-01-04T08:39:00.000-05:002012-01-04T08:39:01.795-05:00Shabby French Cottage: Santos Crown and Ex Voto Hearts Give A Way!<a href="http://www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com/2012/01/santos-crown-and-ex-voto-hearts-give.html#comment-form">Shabby French Cottage: Santos Crown and Ex Voto Hearts Give A Way!</a><div>What a beautiful giveaway she is offering.</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-3799449069281407232011-12-09T15:39:00.000-05:002011-12-14T20:05:43.008-05:00Christmas in KannapolisI'd love to be with all of my family, live close to them, and most of all those feelings are even stronger during this time of the year.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ox9F0o8GjUo/TuJu788TD-I/AAAAAAAAA6E/Z6EcoQ-5B4Y/s1600/snowangels.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ox9F0o8GjUo/TuJu788TD-I/AAAAAAAAA6E/Z6EcoQ-5B4Y/s320/snowangels.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the things the grand children do, the questions they ask, the baking that they so enjoy...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The list goes on and on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rYuFw3bgiXg/TuJvmmXC01I/AAAAAAAAA6M/n_oUO-LiymM/s1600/axelson+christmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rYuFw3bgiXg/TuJvmmXC01I/AAAAAAAAA6M/n_oUO-LiymM/s320/axelson+christmas.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To help my daughters with last minute things they want to try to do. To take candid photos of everything going on....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Alas, instead I make a Christmas for myself.</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;">Decorate and fluff and bake some yummy food.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Invite some sweet friends over. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy some time together.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eat some yummy treats.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MARSHWMFLk0/TuJwS4B8OVI/AAAAAAAAA60/M82PNYjIcnI/s1600/Sherry+Reese+Cindy+and+Gloria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MARSHWMFLk0/TuJwS4B8OVI/AAAAAAAAA60/M82PNYjIcnI/s320/Sherry+Reese+Cindy+and+Gloria.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And play Dirty Santa.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And know in your heart that you are loved, and you have lots to offer, and wonderful times lie ahead. Sometimes it's a little difficult to make it through this time of year. And with things weighing heavy on your heart sometimes it gets a little overwhelming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So reach out to your friends that are nearby. Make them closer in your heart. Know that they love you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And before you know it, you will have made it through.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you or anyone in your family or circle of friends is the slightest bit lonely or depressed this Holiday Season, reach out to them with this simple message, "You are loved".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9fZK6A2ZxHU/TuJxzhtKcvI/AAAAAAAAA68/IcWp8aXxQmw/s1600/white+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9fZK6A2ZxHU/TuJxzhtKcvI/AAAAAAAAA68/IcWp8aXxQmw/s320/white+tree.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas Friends!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-33661904998947501872011-11-02T09:20:00.000-04:002011-11-03T08:52:26.822-04:00No Sew Slip Cover - just in time for the Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe it will be Thanksgiving soon!! Do you entertain for the Holidays?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you like a quick<span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span>little change for company?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Never fear ~ No Sew Slip Cover is here!!</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;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">This is how I cover my sofa. I used 2 drop cloths and 1 chenille bedspread. If you have a quilt long enough to cover the cushions, that would be pretty too!! Or you can use 3 drop cloths for the entire thing. Read the entire project then put in motion one step at a time. <i>Then come back and tell me all about it, send me a photo! One lucky winner will be drawn and posted on my blog!</i></span></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;"></div><div aria-live="polite" class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowboxCaption" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: initial; text-align: left; width: auto;" tabindex="0">1. Start by washing and drying your Painters Drop Cloths normal settings. Take cushions off of your sofa seat. You may need at least 3 cloths. Get the better quality too.</div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Lay out the cloth so it's even on all sides. Depending on what size you get and the size of your sofa, is which direction to lay out the cloth. Mine I turned long direction with the width of my sofa.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Pull up so the front hemline is just above floor. If you see the back of your sofa, I suggest to start on the backside first, then even up the front side. Leave the arms of the sofa exposed.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Now get another of the cloths and cut a large piece to touch the floor from the front of the arm around the whole side. The picture shows you how just on the side. But you will need to cover the entire front of the arm as well.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Now fold up and over the extra main cloth, up and over the arms. And make sure everything is tucked in nice and neatly. Take your time.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Then with your 3rd cloth (I used a chenille bedspread for this part) lay out very neatly so about 5-6" is laying where the cushions will be. Laying it neatly against the back of the sofa.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoInlineEditor" id="fbPhotoSnowboxInlineEditor" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; text-align: left;"></div><div class="fbPhotosPhotoFeedback" id="fbPhotoSnowboxFeedback" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; margin-top: 3px; text-align: left;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">9. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Tucking in every little inch. And when you tuck, tuck it neatly and make everything as flat as possible. You won't see it, but you will feel it, and the cushions won't lay right. Look at every fold and make sure it's all nice and neat. Now get some pretty ribbon or twin. I used jute twine here. Pull the tie so it's dangling on the floor, back and around the backside of the arm to the back of the sofa. Now pull it through the tuck and down in the tuck of the cushion/arm area and through to the front.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">10. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Now pull both ends so they are nice and tight and tie into a knot and then a pretty bow. Adjust the cloth so it looks nice and neat. And replace all of your pillows.</span></div><div class="fbPhotoTagList " id="fbPhotoSnowboxTagList" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;"></div><br />
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This stays pretty neat for quite a while! I have a very rambunctious little dog. She jumps, sleeps, terrorizes and plays on this sofa. I love it because I can pull the seat cover portion and toss it in the laundry as often as I like.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's my little sofa/pillow tormentor. She loves the sofa cover too!!! We hope you do too.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Please be sure to come back here and comment on how well yours turned out, email me a photo of it and I will enter you in a drawing for one of my pretty pillows! </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here are the only supplies you will need:</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ol><li><img alt="Zoomed: Blue Hawk 8 Oz. 12' x 15' Drop Cloth" height="200" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/047034/047034588036xl.jpg" width="200" /><a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_126333-968-58803/4FF_0__?productId=1008355&Ntt=dropcloth&Ns=p_product_price|1&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Ddropcloth%26Ns%3Dp_product_price%7C1&facetInfo=">Canvas Dropcloth</a> at Lowe's other hardware stores. About $20</li>
<li><img alt="Lehigh 190' Heavy-Duty Jute Twine" height="200" src="http://images.lowes.com/product/converted/071514/071514021164lg.jpg" width="200" />Also at Lowe's <a href="http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&cId=SEARCH&productId=3037321&cm_mmc=SCE_gps-_-gps-_-gps-_-Lehigh%20190'%20Heavy-Duty%20Jute%20Twine&CAWELAID=1023552696">jute twine</a> about $3.00</li>
<li><img height="200" src="https://encrypted-tbn3.google.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR27ABotsb5FYOUhDT9n8wK4QjCz4Ku_nBvT9XesJIXC4tQB0-gbg" width="187" /> Sharp Scissors - priceless LOL (do have some sharp ones though!)</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;">Please be sure to come back here and comment on how well yours turned out, email me a photo of it and I will enter you in a drawing for one of my pretty pillows! </i><br />
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Happy Covering!! Ciao Bella's!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8280338387622461950.post-59335110237660613722011-11-01T08:13:00.000-04:002011-11-01T08:13:38.524-04:00Announcing the Fall Banner Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">Drum roll please!! <a href="http://www.ilovewavs.com/Effects/Music/Sound%20Effect%20-%20Drum%20Roll%2001.wav">drum roll sound</a> <img src="http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRldFG_lw1nEimyMBrnbhGgaxH04odxqofC9JurT3_bsrqI5p70" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the winner is....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DzGBQgd7sXk/Tq_gx5m9DEI/AAAAAAAAA34/5SDNWlHqv78/s1600/random+11-1-11+giveaway+fall+banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DzGBQgd7sXk/Tq_gx5m9DEI/AAAAAAAAA34/5SDNWlHqv78/s320/random+11-1-11+giveaway+fall+banner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#9</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><ol><li style="text-align: left;">New Begin</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">Olivia</span></u></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Kathleen</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Jennifer Colvin-Allen</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Gina Marie</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Kathy Oct 24 11:51</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Shonna</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Di</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Cheryl Oct 31 8:21</li>
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</ol><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zodi198W-4/Tq_hdBkY36I/AAAAAAAAA4A/S_akEvnZE7k/s1600/9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9zodi198W-4/Tq_hdBkY36I/AAAAAAAAA4A/S_akEvnZE7k/s320/9.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">WOOHOO!!!!! Olivia - you are the winner!!!! AND... just look at her blog!! It's adorable!!! <a href="http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/">http://shabbychictreasures.blogspot.com/</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Congratulations Olivia. I'll try to contact you and get your information to mail out the banner right away!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">And a huge thank you to everyone who entered. Tonight I will be working on my November Blog Post. It's a good one!! You will not want to miss it!!!!!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Ciao Bella's! Have a beautiful day in everything you do. Smile or hug someone. And know, you are loved!!</div>Shabby Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05715696933827256987noreply@blogger.com5