tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14790405743890784982023-11-16T02:50:52.291-05:00Whitney Brock Interior Design all things designWhitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468276481224861188noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479040574389078498.post-43032445033143085662013-04-01T11:45:00.000-04:002013-04-01T11:45:38.419-04:00Changes Are A Comin'<div style="text-align: center;">
Good Morning Everyone!</div>
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Sorry it has been a while since my last post. It has been an interesting ride these last few months. I unintentionally took some time off to spend time with my family. I have realized that Brodie is growing up so fast, that I don't want to miss a moment. I also realized how much "mental" time I gave the blog. Always thinking about what to post next or constantly taking pictures<i> in case</i> I wanted to share them on the blog. I took a step back to enjoy the moments instead of just capture them on the camera and it has been wonderful.</div>
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On top of that, Greg has accepted a new job just East of Atlanta. This little mind of mine is now in hurricane season. He starts today. We have been frantically making plans and decisions on what to do. I will stay in Chattanooga until our house sells and he will come home on the weekends until then.</div>
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I have had a wonderful time in Chattanooga. This has been a great home. It is a bittersweet moment for me. Especially because that means selling our first home. The home that we made ours from the ground up, brought our little man home to, and started a real family life together. But I know that all the joy and love that it brought to us, it will bring to another family.</div>
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Without further ado, here is a link to our listing. If you know of anyone looking for a newer home that is move-in-ready, please pass our information along!</div>
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P.S. We have not officially put a sign in our yard yet. But any early birds are welcome to come </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, a friend asked for help. Here is what she had and needed:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She has a builder basic powder bathroom. Her floor tile, toilet, vanity, and sink are all in good shape. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She wants to add color and style in the room without going overboard. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">She has a budget of $500. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Her biggest challenge was knowing what were the best things</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> to change out to give her the most wow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Check my old post about <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2010/12/im-not-small-im-fun-sized.html" target="_blank">fabulous powder rooms</a>! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Her Powder Bathroom:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Nothing wrong here, just boring. Needs a punch of color and style!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>Tips for a In-Expensive Powder Bath Renovation</b></u></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Keep toilet and sink, if possible. Those tend to jump the price up if you are changing them. If you don't like the color of the vanity, paint it! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Unless the floor is damaged or hideous, don't change it! Most of the time, you can add a great rug that adds color and pattern to the room and will cover up most of the tile anyway!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Go for punch! The wall that you see when you walk in the room should be where you put your focus for the redo! Make that wall be your statement! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you have brass fixtures, updating the faucet will completely transform and update the room. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Mirror $ 125</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Rug $ 100</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Paint $ 50 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Art $ 50 </span></li>
<li> <span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Light $ 100</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>Accessories $ 75</u><u> </u></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <b> Total $500</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's the design that I created for her to go by as she shops. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">$75 (extra because of the color- you need more coats </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">of paint the darker the color.) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Emerald Green with A Soft Cream Ceiling Color.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>Light Fixture: $75</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> <u>Mirror: $120</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>4x6 </u><u>Rug:$115</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u>Art: CREATE YOUR OWN</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Use children's artwork and frame like this. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Towel Ring: $34</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Soap Dispenser $24</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Waste Basket $36</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Can't wait to see everything in place and for a grand total of:</span><br />
<b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">$509. </span></span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">We went SLIGHTLY over budget because S added matting to her artwork- </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">but it will be well worth it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><u><b>DIY TIPS</b></u></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have a basic clipped mirror? For VERY Cheap (like less than $30) you can make a frame and paint it what ever color you want it! Check out how <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/12/who-framed-roger-rabbit/" target="_blank">Young House Love</a> made theirs recently!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Check out local granite shops. You can get remnants for very little money! They can cut the edges and sink hole for a small fee. You can even see what bowls they carry and get them to undermount the bowl for a completely up-to-date look. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you like the cabinet, but not the color you can paint or re-stain it. It's not as scary as it sounds. If you are unsure of your painting skills, check out youtube. There are plenty of videos on how to paint furniture (and walls for that matter!)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> Art- I love personal things in a powder room. Have kids (or you can do it to) paint all over a piece of paper. Find your favorite view of the paper and cut it to size. Buy hanging picture frames and place your art in it. Hang it on the walls and you have a painting that is all about you and is completely custom (and cheap!)</span></li>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Need Interior Design help? I would love to help.
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This is not a design post. Sorry. This is something that has been </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">weighing on me for a while and this past week I was given a revelation.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I want to share with all the Moms out there. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I know I'm not alone. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Being a mom is the most wonderful thing that I have ever done. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Is it hard? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I remember my mom telling me that once you have a child, you are constantly thinking about them. I didn't understand that until now. I catch myself thinking about his little smile, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">his little prankster moves, the way he loves his books-- </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I could go on and on forever. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I am also constantly thinking "Is he eating the healthiest foods, has he eaten enough/too much?", "Does he have enough diapers/wipes" "Is his runny nose a cold or just a product of daycare" "Does he get enough parent time"...you get the picture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I worry. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have never been a worrier before. This is a new characteristic </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">brought on by motherhood. It keeps my mind spinning at night </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and going 5 directions at once during the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">My biggest worry for some time basically sums it all up: </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">"Am I being the Best Mama that I can Be? What Can I Do Better?"</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This week at Bible study was one of those times where the Bible verses jumped off the page and dug deep into my heart. It was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. The discussion that followed thumped me on my forehead. While all of my worries are important, there is something much more pressing than that. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Deuteronomy 6: 4-9</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span class="text Deut-6-4" id="en-ESV-5091"><sup class="versenum">4 </sup>“Hear, O Israel: The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> our God, the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is one.<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-ESV-5091b" title="See footnote b">b</a>]"></sup></span> <span class="text Deut-6-5" id="en-ESV-5092"><sup class="versenum">5 </sup><b>You shall love the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might</b>.</span> <span class="text Deut-6-6" id="en-ESV-5093"><sup class="versenum">6 </sup>And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.</span> <span class="text Deut-6-7" id="en-ESV-5094"><sup class="versenum">7 </sup><b>You
shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them
when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you
lie down, and when you rise.</b></span><b> </b><span class="text Deut-6-8" id="en-ESV-5095"><sup class="versenum">8 </sup>You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.</span> <span class="text Deut-6-9" id="en-ESV-5096"><sup class="versenum">9 </sup>You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.</span></span><br />
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your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have
seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. <b>Make them known to your children and your children's children</b>—</span></span><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"> </span><span class="text Deut-4-10" id="en-ESV-5015"></span></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">In God's Eyes, what makes a great mom? </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> To teach our Children to love him as we do.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>1. Lead By Example.</b> If you love the Lord with all your heart, mind, and strength, then his love will radiate from you. For example, on a person's wedding day- they are so happy and giddy that they glow. How great would it be to be so in love with God that we were always happy and giddy and glowing? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>2. Make it personal</b>. Kids love superheroes. They love excitement. Let them know how God has been YOUR superhero and how he has worked in your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><b>3. Be open. </b>Once your children see how much God is apart of your life, they will want to know more and more and more. They will begin to seek him as a friend and you can help guide them through their journey to Christ. Be open to questions and learning moments, they might come at the most unpredictable times but use them to teach the Glory of God to your children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> This was a great night for me. I feel so empowered with these ideas and am excited about sharing God with Brodie and our future children so that they can love the Lord with all their heart, mind, and strength. </span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Do you have any great verses that help you stay strong as a Mom? I would love for you to share them!</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Lately, I have had several friends ask for design advice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"> I will be posting a few of these questions in the coming weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you have any design questions, please email me at <span style="color: magenta;">WBrockInteriors@gmail.com </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">and I will feature your question on an upcoming blog!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">All this rain and flooding has me thinking about buying a boat and sailing away. I think I could survive on one of these gorgeous yachts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Since we moved in our house, I admit that I have had art phobia. I don't know why. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">This past Christmas, we got a beautiful dining room table and chairs. This room is starting to come together and I love where it is going. I have an idea of what I want to do for art in there, but I can't find it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have the Goldilocks syndrome. This one is too SMALL. This one is too BIG. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I haven't found the "JUST RIGHT" one yet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">What am I looking for? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I have decided that I want to commission someone to paint a horse similar to these photographs above. </span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Here's What I Want:</span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-40 x 40 or so image- canvas or paper</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-High contrast with little introduction of color. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">-Strong, masculine horse with beautiful mane. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">If you know of anyone that could help me with this project, please let me know!</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Have a great weekend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This time of year always makes me a
little sad. Taking down the Christmas decorations means the end of the
year has come and gone. I begin to reminisce of the past year and what all has
happened. This year has been a journey for me: emotionally, spiritually,
professionally, etc... I feel like this year I have turned into a
"grown-up" although I have been married and "old" for over 3 years now. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br />One thing that helps me not get so down about the ending of a great year is to plan my goals for next year.</span><br />
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I had planned to do a professional goals as well, but just haven't had that heart to heart with myself about where I want to go in 2013. </div>
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As you know, I don't like to do New Years Resolutions, but goals for the year. I did not make too many goals for myself this year, but was able to check off alot of them.<br />
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We were able to spend a glorious week at the beach with my family this summer.<br />
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Although we made several improvements, not one room is "done". I guess technically the laundry room and powder room are complete. But I am close to being finished with several other rooms and hope to accomplish that this year. </div>
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We did get the yard sodded, but we are still needing to landscape. We put in a gravel patio that we are using for a fire pit area and I can't wait to get some nice chairs down there to enjoy by the fire!</div>
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This one I feel that I didn't get to this year. Between studying for four months and having a young son, I just couldn't get it together in this category. This one is getting tagged for 2013!</div>
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Although I didn't slow down much this year, I do feel that I am finally getting the hang of being a working mom and still getting to enjoy family life. Now that we have a few big things under our belt, I hope to do this next year. </div>
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We have been going to a class since the Spring. We are really enjoying the fellowship and getting to know everyone in the class. We look forward to growing closer with everyone. (And maybe even work on #6)</div>
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I hate to admit it, but I have not been in a Bible study in about 10 years and I knew it was time to get back into that! I joined a Women's Bible study at my church and really enjoyed it. </div>
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I have always had a heart for service and volunteering, but have been so busy and mentally stretched thin, that I just couldn't make myself volunteer. Now that I feel that I am getting back on track and not so stressed all of the time, I look forward to having the opportunity to give back to the community. <b> </b> </div>
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The past month, we have done a little work in there to make it more user-friendly and I have now decided that I like the crisp white walls.<br />
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The washer/dryer, pedestals, countertops, and shelf are all white. If we were to do any type of color on the wall, it would be WAY to choppy for my tastes.<br />
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Although not what I had in mind, we have updated our laundry and I love how it works for us!<br />
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<strike>-Paint Walls (<i>no longer doing</i>)</strike><br />
<strike>-Add Rug</strike><br />
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<strike>-More storage</strike><br />
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FINISHED!!!!<br />
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I have had this post written for a while now and just haven't gotten around to posting. After the happenings on Friday, I realize that all the little problems don't matter and the house will get clean when it gets clean. I would rather spend fun time with family and friends and enjoy the good things in life. </div>
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Praying for all of those affected by this horrible act. Praying for Peace and Healing this Christmas Season. </div>
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Hey All!</div>
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I hope that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving a few weeks ago. I was able to spend it at my family's farm with my whole family and it was great! I do miss them and hate only seeing them a few times a year (we live 5.5 hours from them).</div>
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Here's our little photo op of Brodie:</div>
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I didn't partake in the 25 days of Thankfulness although I have SO MUCH to be thankful for! Check out what I was thankful for last year, <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-im-thankful-for.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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Although a little late, here are a few things that I am thankful for:</div>
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1. A Merciful God who has watched over and protected us this past year. There are so many things that could have really brought me down, but knowing that He was there for me helped me get through the tough times!</div>
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2. My loving family that is supportive and generous. I hope to teach Brodie to have those same values.</div>
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3. My wonderful husband- I have put him through alot this year and he still manages to stick around,</div>
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4. My adorable son! I don't know what I did without him. He melts my heart everyday and I didn't know that this kind of love existed!</div>
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5. Our amazing friends and neighbors- we are so lucky to have yall in our life! </div>
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6. My job- I love what I do and all that I work with!</div>
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7. My home that I get to come home to everyday.</div>
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8. Laughter- nothing is better than hearing that deep laugh of Brodie's when he is REALLY tickled about something!</div>
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9. My health- although it's been less than ideal this year, things are moving in the right direction and ready to get back on track!</div>
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10. Prayer. So many things this past year have been trying for us and many other people. Prayer is a wonderful thing- it is comforting, peaceful, and it works! </div>
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11. I am thankful for everyone that helped me as I studied for 4 months for the NCIDQ- between financially helping, babysitting on Saturdays so that I could study, a few days off of work to study, and the people who helped me study-- I am so thankful for the love, support, and understanding as I pushed through and took all three sections of the exam. Because of you, I got this in the mail today:</div>
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WAAA HOO! I passed! I am now a NCIDQ certified Interior Designer!!</div>
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If you remember in my <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2012/01/room-by-room-to-do-list.html" target="_blank">TO DO list</a>, I wanted a few upgrades in our laundry room: Washer and Dryer Pedestals.</div>
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<b>Before:</b></div>
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Pedestals:</div>
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So Greg and I decided to make a platform. </div>
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Well, this really was Greg's project, but I gave him the inspiration. :)</div>
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Here's the process in pictures:</div>
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We love it! And for about $150, well worth the project!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">Last year, Haskell Interiors (my daily job) won </span></div>
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So IF you wanted to make a headboard like ours you will need:<br />
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<li> Plywood to the size that you needed (ours was 48"H x 80"W for a Extra Tall headboard for a king size mattress. )</li>
<li>Tacking Strip- we used four rolls of Deitz home for our project. </li>
<li>2" Heavy Duty Foam for the center of your headboard</li>
<li>1" Heavy Duty Foam for the border of your headboard. Ours was 4" Wide all the way around.</li>
<li>Adhesive spray that sticks foam to wood. We used 3M #77</li>
<li>Batting to cover and smooth your foam. We used Warm and Natural- it was perfect!</li>
<li>Fabric to the size needed. We bought 3 yards because we intended to make legs. We ended up not making legs and could have used 2.5 yards. </li>
<li>Nailheads-- we used brushed nickel 3/16" nailheads from <a href="http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat148.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. We opted not to use the trim kits because they didn't look as nice-- but are in hindsight, probably MUCH easier!</li>
<li>Staples</li>
<li>Wall Anchor Brackets</li>
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<li>T-Square for measuring. Not necessary- but VERY helpful when measuring the foam and plywood board.</li>
<li>Nailhead hammer</li>
<li>Nailhead spacer tool</li>
<li>Staple gun</li>
<li>Elmer's glue</li>
<li>Markers (for drawing on foam and board)</li>
<li>Push pins (to hold fabric in place)</li>
<li> A second pair of hands </li>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Before any work begins- plan out your design on paper. Get an idea of materials that you need and come up with any problems you might encounter. If you use our des<span style="font-size: small;">ign- we worked out all the kin<span style="font-size: small;">ks before we made ours and other than the fabric mishap- it went easy!</span></span></span></div>
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1. Draw out your design on the plywood and cut to size. We had a 4" border all the way around the headboard.<br />
2. Mark any notes to help you remember what goes where (I marked what was 2" and 1" Foam. I also labeled sides. <br />
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3. Cut strips of the tacking strips to go between the border and the center foam. Glue layers together until the desired thickness needed. This is used as a base for the nailheads. Make sure to make it thick enough so that the nailheads don't go all the way through the plywood. We used 14 layers for ours.</div>
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4. Lay foam out and cut to needed size.We cut to the edge of the tack strip. In hindsight, if there was a little overlapping on the strip- I wouldn't think that was a bad thing.We cut the center first and then the border.</div>
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6. Layout the batting across the headboard and smooth out-- the smoother this step goes- the smoother the fabric will lay. </div>
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7. Use staple gun to attach batting to the tacking strip, pulling tightly to avoid sagging. This will also give you a channel for your nailheads to go. </div>
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9.Wrap the fabric around the border and then staple on the back. I started at the corners and got them smooth and folded and then worked outwards. Make sure to pull the fabric consistently so that you don't get dips where you pulled too tight- but make sure that it is taught and won't sag over time. </div>
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10.Using your nailhead spacer, begin in the corner and slowly take your time nailing in your nailheads down the sides and across the top. Because your channel is about twice the size of your nailhead, it is easy to center the nailheads. As long as your tack strip was straight, so will be your nailheads! </div>
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Although a long and intense project it is so worth it! I found a couple of companies to make this for me and was quoted $1500-2200 for just the headboard. We were able to make ours for just around $300. Well worth the save if you ask me!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out post # 1 <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2012/10/from-headboard-heck.html" target="_blank">From Headboard Heck</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and Post #2 <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2012/10/into-depths-of-headboard-heck.html" target="_blank">Into the Depths of Headboard Heck </a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for the dumb drama that came along for the ride.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love how it has turned out. It makes the room feel so much more complete. It also makes me want to change our bedding. The turquoise Euro's that I photographed are actually from my guest bedroom and are just to show how big the back pillows SHOULD be. Right now, I only have king size shams and need to make Euros to add some height to my bedding. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a fun project, even with the hang-ups, but it is so rewarding when it is finished and you are able to enjoy your hard work!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">3. Add another 8 months and <span style="font-size: large;">I </span>hit 20,000 views!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-size: large;">4. It took 15 months to write 100 posts and I have written 50 in the last 8 months!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="font-size: large;">5. I have had two giveaways and won a giveaway on <a href="http://burlapandblue.com/" target="_blank">Burlap and Blue's</a> blog!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">6. I took a two month hiatus to focus on the family and my studies this year.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">To celebrate, let's eat some candy! These are some of the cute ideas that I found on Pinterest.</span><br />
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Welcome back! This series of posts are about our upholstered headboard that we decided to make for our master bedroom.</div>
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Fabric comes in widths of 54". Our headboard is 80" wide. In order to cut costs and to keep from having seams on the headboard, we ran the fabric longways.</div>
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Then came the nailheads. More than half-way through, I had Greg hold it up and look at it. I WAS HORRIFIED. Velvet has a grain and it was wavy and went downhill. We tried to adjust it, but the nailhead holes were too big to avoid or hide when we adjusted the fabric. (I was so distraught that I forgot to take pictures of the BAD BAD upholstering job!)</div>
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So in all efforts to save money-- it didn't happen. I had to reorder the velvet and start again. Although a pain in the you-know-what, it turned into a blessing because I learned some things along the way and knew what NOT to do the next time around.</div>
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Stay tuned to see the unveiling of the final product!</div>
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Let's travel way back into time. Here's the <a href="http://whitneybrock.blogspot.com/2012/03/super-excited.html" target="_blank">blog </a>I wrote the day we started this venture. It was dated MARCH 26-- holy cow it has been an 7 month venture so far!<br />
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<u>THE DESIGN</u><br />
My original thoughts for a headboard were this:<br />
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1.Tall<br />
2.Sculpted<br />
3.Velvet with nailheads<br />
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I began sketching up a design and quickly realized that this would be much harder than I expected it to be with the curved edges.<br />
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So I went to the drawing board and cleaned the design up.<br />
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After studying many videos and tutorials online, we came up with a game plan. I ordered all the supplies and we quickly began working on the headboard. It went fast and we had very few hiccups. </div>
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Next up- where it all went wrong!<br />
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I am a low maintenance girl- upkeep isn't my strong suit. I LOVE painted nails and manicures but I am WAY to hard on my hands and I usually have several chips by the day's end. Until now...</div>
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I have found the secret weapon....</div>
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<a href="http://www.orlybeauty.com/basecoats.php" target="_blank">Orly Rubberized Bonder</a> as a base coat is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I bought mine at Ulta, but I'm sure that you can find it other places too.</div>
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1. Use bonder as base coat (it dries VERY quickly)</div>
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3. Top coat--make sure to get the top of your tips covered also. This extends the life of the color for days!</div>
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A. The polish sticks to it really well</div>
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B. The nail polish doesn't streak as much and looks super smooth</div>
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E. My nails feel stronger and seem to grow faster when I used this! </div>
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Three days of party planning, planting pansies in the front yard, and playing in the bouncy house and I just barely had the edges starting to wear- but oh-so-little!</div>
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I repainted on Sunday and it is now Thursday and NO chipping!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(after EXTREME us<span style="font-size: x-small;">e of hands nailing nailheads on our headbo<span style="font-size: x-small;">ard)</span></span></span></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">No ch<span style="font-size: x-small;">ips yet!</span></span><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span> </span> </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Use it! Love it! You will never paint your nails without it again!!!!</b></span></div>
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Jessica contacted me earlier this summer about appearing as a guest and I love their products and couldn't say no! I hope you enjoy looking at everything and even get some inspiration for your next project!<br />
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Hello! I'm Jessica Cleary, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a website and blog that features a beautiful and affordable collection of <b><a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighting Fixtures">lighting fixtures</a></b> for any room in your house. Today I'd like to share a few lovely bathrooms with French accents. There's something about French decor that I find particularly inspiring because they tend to be luxurious and elegantly adorned. It's all about comfort and beauty. I hope you enjoy!
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A chaise longue in the bathroom is so decadent. The spacious shower and crystal chandelier above the tub are wonderful features.
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A soft shade of pink amid a gray and white color palette makes this bathroom feel incredibly chic and feminine. I love the highly polished tub and golden cart.
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The toile upholstered chair and toile curtains are very French country. And the claw-foot tub and ornate mirror above the fireplace are gorgeous embellishments.
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The lavender wall color and black claw-foot tub are a wonderful combination in this cozy, classic bathroom. The stained glass windows and massive shell are great accents, too.
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Not only does this lovely bathroom feature a pretty pink toile wallpaper, but also a handsome antique commode. The wall sconces provide the perfect quality of dazzling light.
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The pink walls and ceiling in this bathroom, paired with white furniture and an ornate mirror frame give the room a quintessential French atmosphere. Even the antique fireplace is a beautiful accent.
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There's something very French about a simple black and white color palette, not to mentioned a checkered floor. Brass fixtures and a sparkling chandelier complete the look.
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Simple, bare floorboards and a royal blue bathtub give this spacious bathroom a rustic, romantic atmosphere. I love the gold framed mirror and petite chandelier. <a href="http://www.bhg.com/decorating/decorating-style/country-french/country-french-style-home/#page=14" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://www.dailydreamdecor.com/" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://www.housetohome.co.uk/room-idea/picture/traditional-bathrooms-10-of-the-best/2" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://oncedailychic.blogspot.com/2010/08/french-inspired-bathrooms.html" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/09/romantic-bathroom.html" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://dorsi.hubpages.com/hub/Decorating-a-Shabby-Chic-Bathroom-French-Country-Style" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/best-bathrooms-2008#slide-1" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2011/8/17/old-villa.html" target="_blank">8</a>
Which of these lovely bathrooms is your favorite? Arcadian Lighting has stunning chandeliers and pendant lights to brighten your own bathroom, <a href="http://www.arcadianlighting.com/" target="_blank" title="Lighting Fixtures">check it out</a>!<br />
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www.wix.com/Whitney_Brock/INDS</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468276481224861188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479040574389078498.post-61008284393992123182012-10-19T12:16:00.000-04:002012-10-19T12:16:08.975-04:00Cozy under The Covered Porch<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">Today's guest is <a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Covered Porch</a>. </span><br />
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holidays approaching, we're all usually looking for a way to make things
extra-special, whether it's our tables, gift wrapping or front doors.
There's loads of inspiration out there on sites like Pinterest, Houzz,
Country Living and countless others, but adding your own special stamp
on a design is always the crowning touch. That's what I love about
custom monograms. They are unique to your tastes and preferences. I
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which I thought was a perfect way to celebrate a special day for a
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my site I also have some free printable items, such as tags and
place cards. While they don't feature a monogram, they do offer you the
chance to showcase your style: </span><a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/free-printables/" target="_blank">Free Printables</a></span></span></div>
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love to know what items you are hoping to use this holiday season to
put your special stamp on your decor and gift giving. Please contact me
with any tips or suggestions!<a href="http://www.thecoveredporchdesigns.com/contact/" target="_blank"> Contact Me</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: large;">Thanks Jennifer for making this Friday a little brighter! </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Need Interior Design help? I would love to help.
wbrockinteriors@gmail.com
Check out my website for more information.
www.wix.com/Whitney_Brock/INDS</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468276481224861188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479040574389078498.post-53408818034553349492012-10-18T11:04:00.000-04:002012-10-18T11:04:04.465-04:00Getting your dream home ... on a budgetMisty from <a href="http://thefamilymath.com/" target="_blank">The Family Math</a> is a cousin of mine that lives in <strike>Tuscalooser,</strike> I mean Tuscaloosa :) She has a wonderful husband Bobby, and the cutest son Noah.<br />
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She blogs about all different topics. She and Bobby have been updating their home, losing weight, talking about religion, and loving on their little Noah. So stop by and see what they are all about!<br />
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I'm so excited and honored Whitney asked me to guest post on her site today. I'm a PR professional, a mom, a wife, a workout enthusiast, and I somehow also find time to blog regularly over at <a href="http://thefamilymath.com/">The Family Math</a>.<br />
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My husband Bobby and I bought our house three years ago, and we are in the process of putting it together the way we want it -- on a very tight budget. We are working the Dave Ramsay plan, trying to save and pay off debt, and (at least at the moment) there's not a lot of extra cash to spend on house projects.<br />
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At the same time, we don't want to completely put our dreams for our home on hold indefinitely, so we are having to be savvy about opportunities that arise: taking advantages of sales on RueLaLa and One Kings Lane, shopping at second-hand and salvage stores for specific items and using our local Freecycle and Craigslist to find deals.<br />
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One of the things Bobby has been itching for since we bought our home is a fire pit. You know about dudes and fire, right?<br />
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He's priced them, told me about nice ones he found on clearance in the off-season and all but begged, but we just hadn't been able to find the room for it in our budget. A few months ago, I found <a href="http://theharpsterhome.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/low-ride-er/">this tutorial</a> for a homemade fire pit that I shared with him and <a href="http://pinterest.com/mistymath/">pinned</a> as possible inspiration for a future project, but, again, we were waiting for the right time to buy the supplies.<br />
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So when some friends of ours announced on Facebook that they had a huge pile of bricks to give away, I jumped on that immediately!<br />
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We were a little iffy about how it would work out at first, but Bobby, who is admittedly not one of those McGuyver-type guys who can build a helicopter out of a paper clip and a rubber band, was more than up to the task. It ended up being a really simple little project that just about anyone with the bricks and space could do.<br />
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Bobby set up one layer of bricks as a base for the fire pit. He then stacked a "layer" of bricks three-by-three around the edge of the square, breaking bricks with a hammer to fill odd spaces, before doing a couple of two-by-two layers. This method of staggering causes the whole structure to be more stable. Counting the base, the pit is four bricks high. To finish it off, he added a row of bricks all the way around the outside of the pit to be used as a foot rest.<br />
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You really can't beat that. We debated whether we wanted to mortar the pit together, but as is, it's plenty stable for use (believe me, we've put it to the test!) but can also be moved and rebuilt quite easily.<br />
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If you are like us and on a tight budget, don't let that keep you from accomplishing what you want to in and around your home. Be creative and patient, and you may just end up with something better than what you even imagined to begin with!<br />
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Thanks Misty for showing us your mad fire skills!<br />
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Come back tomorrow and enjoy an afternoon under the covered porch!<div class="blogger-post-footer">Need Interior Design help? I would love to help.
wbrockinteriors@gmail.com
Check out my website for more information.
www.wix.com/Whitney_Brock/INDS</div>Whitneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16468276481224861188noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1479040574389078498.post-47701758816495578032012-10-17T09:36:00.001-04:002012-10-17T09:36:28.099-04:00i like what i'm herring, you will too!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hey guys! I am so excited Whitney invited me over to her blog to do a guest post! I started my own blog <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Like What I'm Herring</a> after I moved into my house in Birmingham and quickly became addicted to DIY projects and decorating on a budget. I write about my house projects (and project fails), along with the art I create, mixed with a bit of life (and college football of course). </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Today I want to show you my dining room and give you some of my tips on finding and transforming great furniture pieces and accessories for your home! Before we begin, I feel like you need to know something: I am obsessed with color. I can't get enough! My dining room is pretty small, but I think the pops of color really give it some depth and interest. Here are some of my little nuggets of transforming wisdom:</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My favorite thing in this room is the <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2011/08/more-navy-baby.html" target="_blank">blue sideboard table</a>. I found that baby at a thrift store in Birmingham, but I had to look past his flaws. There were knicks and scratches on the drawers and top, but it was nothing a little wood filler couldn't fix! I knew I wanted a piece with classic lines (like the curved legs) that I could paint a bold color to make it feel more modern in my space. Whenever I am looking for a table or dresser, I give it the poke test. If I can poke it with my finger and it wobbles back in forth, I pass it up (I feel that really bad structural problems are best left up to someone else). Needless to say, this guy passed the test! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can't tell you how many times I went to the thrift store looking for dining room chairs. I couldn't find any I liked for months! I was just about to order some online when I found <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2012/01/new-dining-chairs.html" target="_blank">these shown below</a>. Same with the sideboard table, I had to look past the ugliness, and imagine the drab gray chairs painted white. I was ready to drop hundreds of dollars on chairs similar to these (white with metal legs), and I ended up finding mine for under $4 each! A couple of cans of spray paint later, I had the look I was going for and was so very glad that I kept going back to the thrift store to get a great deal! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I found this plain yellow rug for about $20, but I couldn't just let it sit there all drab and sad, now could I? I added an insane amount of painter's tape to create the hexagon shapes before <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2011/12/painted-rug.html" target="_blank">painting it</a>. Since the rug is low pile, it was easy to paint, and it's easy to clean! This room wouldn't be near as interesting if this pattern wasn't there. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Transforming thrift store accessories with paint is an easy and fast way to spruce up outdated pieces. The <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2012/01/tiny-thrift-store-find.html" target="_blank">tiny framed I Love You stitched art</a> below had a mat that was mauve and made it look really outdated. A quick coat of green paint not only updated the look, it also tied it into the color scheme of the room. The <a href="http://ilikewhatimherring.blogspot.com/2011/10/something-fishy.html" target="_blank">fish on the right</a> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">was bronze before I gave him a more modern high gloss white coat of paint. If bigger projects intimidate you, little accessories are a great place to start! </span></div>
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Way back in the day (we're talking pre-school - middle school peeps) Lily and I went to school together. We even took a fun trip with our moms and other students from our school to London and Paris back in the 6th grade. <i>(Sorry- I am NOT posting pictures back from that era-- talk about that "awkward" stage for me, ha!)</i><br />
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Lily lives out in Colorado these days with her hubs, Chad and their pups! She is always finding cool things at yard sales and thrift stores and incorporating them into her home. Check her blog out to see all the fun stuff she finds and what she does with them!<br />
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This is so exciting! My first guest post. Whitney shot me a message earlier today and I couldn't turn down such a great opportunity. My blog is <a href="http://www.plumshabby.com/">Plum Shabby</a>. I write about random things but mostly about my Saturday Finds. I love to thrift on Saturday mornings. It gets my mind off of all things accounting (my day job) and lets me get my shopping itch out while keeping some cash in my envelopes. I live for Pyrex and state souvenir plates. Yummyness. <br />
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Like everyone else <a href="http://pinterest.com/lilyandchad/">Pinterest</a> is a mindless activity that I partake in way too much. I have increasingly noticed fun striped walls popping up on my news feed and had to get in on the action. My husband is a mega <strike>boring</strike> design dude so I knew that it couldn't be anything that was too bold or out of his design realm. <br />
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Measure floor to ceiling... Include your molding and then divide it by the number of stripes that you are aiming for. This will give you what the width of your stripes should be.<br />
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Step 3<br />
With a level or a laser trace you lines across your wall with a pencil. Do this very lightly... Trust me. I didn't do it so lightly and had to go back and erase (hehehe).<br />
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Once you have traced your lines tape them. I use Frog Tape. I painted a line of my original wall color over the edges of the tape so I got a nice tight seal before my final color. I always have paint leak through. This method <strike>never </strike>rarely fails... <br />
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Paint your desired color every other stripe.<br />
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Rip the tape off. Probably the next day... Step back and have someone pat you on the back<br />
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Actually use the space. If you aren't going to use it what's the point of doing it. It's Quincy's time out.. <br />
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My little chest next to my bench holds my hammer and screw driver. I found it at a Goodwill for $5 one week, the bench is scratch and dent from Pier 1, the lamp is scratch and dent, pillows Marshall's that I was using on my couch, mirror given to me from a friend, paint left over from a previous project, dancing man $10 at Ikea, and my plant was from a friends plant at work that she split over the summer... Total cost for my project less than $30 if you don't include the pillows and bench that I had previously bought years prior.<br />
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Don't be intimidated to shop at your local thrift stores. The cashiers all know me by name and I have signed up for their email alerts for 50% off sales. You might need to paint or clean your items but the cost is totally worth it in the end!<br />
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Visit me sometime...<a href="http://www.plumshabby.com/">Plum Shabby</a><br />
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Thanks Whitney! Happy Anniversary and Brodies birthday! Fun stuff.<br />
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Thanks Lily for such a great post! I love seeing all of your thrifty finds and how you incorporate them into your home in such a unique way!<br />
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Come back tomorrow to catch a herring!<br />
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Pictures from the "Farm" Party:<br />
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In honor to celebrate the madness in our house this week, I have invited a few friends of mine to guest blog this week!<br />
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Come join the fun all this week and meet some new friends!<br />
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