tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14653708155158757612024-03-04T20:09:23.495-08:00HOUSE OF FOUROur Dwelling Placeangelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16504195345369187452noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465370815515875761.post-46639779620527411572015-10-19T07:30:00.001-07:002015-10-19T07:30:56.405-07:00Halloween Decor & Living Room updates<br />
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Did you notice the blog got a new look? I thought since our home is getting freshly painted white walls, the blog should get a little makeover too. What do you think?</div>
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How are we half way through October already?</div>
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With Halloween right around the corner I thought I'd give you a peek into our home. If you've been reading my blog for a while you may recall why I love to take my kids trick or treating? ( Hint: it's not for the chocolate…okay, maybe a little) If you don't remember or you want to read about my nosiness you can <a href="http://houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/home-tour-entryway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Normally, I don't decorate so much for Halloween, but this year we are hosting a family Halloween party with 11 (13 including ours) nephews and nieces, so I stepped up our Halloween decor a bit. If you missed our last cousin Halloween party you can check it out <a href="http://houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/halloween-party.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
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I change our chalkboard art seasonally and for birthdays. I'm often asked what I use to write on our chalkboard and although <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chalk-Ink-Classic-Markers-8-Pack/dp/B00251G48E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1445060663&sr=8-1&keywords=chalk+ink+markers" target="_blank">these</a> chalk pens have to usually be erased with a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Magic-Eraser-Original/dp/B0071SCSO0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1445060763&sr=1-1&keywords=magic+eraser" target="_blank">Magic Eraser</a>, they are still my favorite.</div>
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I made this chalkboard a few years ago using this <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/10/fall-pinterest-challenge-getting-board/" target="_blank">tutorial</a>. The globe string lights are actually just Christmas lights with ping pong balls around them. I made them last Christmas and loved them, so we never took them down.</div>
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The mantle pretty much remained the same except I added the small pumpkins and Halloween banner. The banner was purchased from Michaels. The copper tea light holders are from Target. I couldn't find them online, but I like <a href="http://www.target.com/p/inverted-copper-tin-candle/-/A-17302137#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=copper+candle" target="_blank">this</a> one too!</div>
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As you can see from the photo above we're starting to put the living room back together and have even added a couple of new pieces. Since the walls have been painted I haven't hung anything back up besides Halloween decorations. You can see what our living room looked like before <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/home-tour-living-room.html" target="_blank">in this post</a>.</div>
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Remember in my last <a href="http://houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2015/09/changes-living-room.html" target="_blank">post</a> I showed you inspiration pictures of the look I'm going for in our living room? Well, I did some serious investigation via a couple clicks on Pinterest and found out that the entryway I pinned belonged to designer <a href="http://sarahshermansamuel.com/home-progress-entryway/" target="_blank">Sarah Sherman Samuel</a>. I had been seriously drooling over her entryway! </div>
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I was <strike>way too excited</strike> shocked when I found out the console table was from <a href="http://www.cb2.com/mill-console-table/s172901" target="_blank">CB2</a>, still available and affordable! Whaaat!?! #iwillfindyou Naturally, I tracked it down at the nearest CB2 (which is in Berkeley for all you locals) and made my husband take me to Berkeley for our date night. Which my husband was totally cool with<strike> because he's used to me </strike> because there is a tasting room called <a href="https://www.therarebarrel.com/about" target="_blank">The Rare Barrel</a> in Berkeley that he had wanted to check out. Win-Win! And that's how we spent our date night because we're super romantic like that. </div>
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I was a little disappointed when I saw the Mills Console table in the store. The table looked black in pictures, but was a more gunmetal grey in person. I almost shied away from purchasing it, but couldn't find anything else that I liked with the same dimensions and price range. Have I mentioned that I'm very indecisive when it comes to buying things!?! Want to go shopping with me? Didn't think so.</div>
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As you can see in the picture below I finally made a decision and bought it and you guys…I'm so happy with it! It's narrow, sleek and just down right perfect for our entryway. Thank you <a href="http://sarahshermansamuel.com/about/#about-blog" target="_blank">Sarah Sherman Samuel</a> for designing the perfect entryway! Your entryway is like 100 heart eyed Emojis! </div>
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The rattan stool and basket were thrifted. The copper candelabra is from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/copper-candelabra-threshold/-/A-17344550?clkid=44ff00dbN9e37abd5f0c3bd4c8630c43f&lnm=81938&afid=rewardStyle&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002" target="_blank">Target</a> and the spider web and spider are from Michaels. You can see what our entryway used to look like <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/home-tour-entryway.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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I'm still learning how to "style" a room for a photo. In <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Styled-Secrets-Arranging-Tabletops-Bookshelves/dp/0804186278/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1445115767&sr=1-1&keywords=emily+henderson" target="_blank">Emily Henderson's</a> new book Styled she talks about how you should photograph a space as if someone was just in the room. It gives the feeling of real life. I took Emily's advice and tried my best in this shot?! Actually that is exactly where I sit every morning and have my quiet time and devotions before I start my day. </div>
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I posted a picture last week on <a href="https://instagram.com/p/8oW_uUK1W0rysxd7uV9e-BxSU1ak3KCpz4FR80/?taken-by=houseoffour" target="_blank">Instagram</a> of the leaf wall hanging I made. This was a super easy and inexpensive project. I spray painted magnolia leaves with copper spray paint and once they dried I painted a portion of the leaf white. Using a hot glue gun, glue the leaves and feathers to twine. I tied a long piece of leather lace to each end of the stick to use as the hanger.</div>
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The black and white striped pillow cover is from Ikea and I made the spider web pillow. I already had the black pillow cover and drew the spider web on it with a white fabric marker from Michaels.</div>
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The pharmacy floor lamp <a href="http://www.target.com/p/pharmacy-floor-lamp/-/A-15751150#prodSlot=medium_1_3&term=pharmacy+lamp" target="_blank">(similar)</a> and black footstool were thrifted. The marble and copper side table and lamp are from Target. Have I mentioned that I LOVE Target!</div>
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I've been a total slacker in putting the <a href="http://houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/search/label/home%20tour" target="_blank">gallery wall</a> back up. So, the stairwell has now become the bat wall for the month of October.</div>
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Copper and marble <a href="http://www.target.com/p/copper-desk-lamp-with-marble-base-threshold/-/A-17341323" target="_blank">Lamp</a> from Target.</div>
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Sometimes you just need to change things up, right? </div>
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This year we have made a few changes to our home. Nothing major, but these changes have made a difference.</div>
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If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3-NCayq1X3oRILN7H8_VDBBqtW6l_54WTx-1o0/?taken-by=houseoffour" target="_blank">Instagram</a> you may have noticed some of the changes. <strike>We </strike> Jake painted over our striped wall <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2013-11-06T07:14:00-08:00&max-results=7&start=7&by-date=false" target="_blank">(seen here)</a> a dark moody color, which you may have also seen in our <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3HNxUNK1R6cMh_PeN2vnKenLbUTvnle0_XpZo0/?taken-by=houseoffour" target="_blank">powder bath</a>. </div>
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I picked up some samples and painted a few spots on different walls to see how they looked in different lighting. <strike>I then stared at them for weeks </strike> I know it's just paint people, but we may not paint this room for another 8 years. Committing to a color was hard! From the beginning Jake liked Swiss Coffee (white). He used to be a painter before trading in his paint brush for a badge and Swiss Coffee has always been a favorite of his. He wasn't home when I put the samples on the wall and without telling him which samples were which, he picked Swiss Coffee. I almost shied away from white walls altogether and chose an off-white or pale grey because I was scared it would look too stark and too bright. In the end Jake and I both really liked Swiss Coffee the best and went with our gut! </div>
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A couple of weeks ago Jake used his 3 days off from work along with his man muscles and serious painting skills and made this momma happy! #laboroflove Yes, labor is my love language! I'm pretty sure that labor of love falls under the love language Acts of Service. #justsayin </div>
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We still have more painting to do, but I'm so happy with the look of our fresh and clean walls. We used Kelly Moore paint in Swiss Coffee. If you don't have a Kelly Moore near you, Benjamin Moore's Decorators White is pretty close to Swiss Coffee.</div>
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Now for the fun part of decorating! The "vibe" I'm going for is California Cool meets Boho Chic meets Mid Century-ish. #isthatevenavibe</div>
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Well, I'm sure I caught your attention with the title of this post and the fact that I'm blogging again! Yup, it's true! Thanks to everyone that has encouraged me to start blogging again, it really does mean the world to me. </div>
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Sorry to disappoint you, but there will not be any twerking going on today, but we will be talking about WORKING with what you've got.</div>
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I bought these black stools from Target when we first moved into our home almost 8 years ago. I bought them for the kitchen island.</div>
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They're not hideous, but I was just kind of tired of them. I didn't want to replace them with something new because 1. we didn't <i>really</i> need new stools and 2. I still liked the shape of them. </div>
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I realized what was bothering me most about the stools was the dark color and lack of character.</div>
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I decided that I would strip them using <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Citri-Strip-QCG73801T-Varnish-Stripping-1-Quart/dp/B000QFCP1G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441659313&sr=8-1&keywords=paint+stripper" target="_blank">this </a> paint stripper <strike>and pray that the wood underneath were all matching pieces. </strike> I've loved the look of these dip-dyed <a href="http://www.serenaandlily.com/dipdyed-stools/white/16324.html#q=stool&start=5" target="_blank">Serena and Lily stools</a> and was hoping to achieve a similar look. </div>
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Although the stripping gel claimed to be safe indoors, I still took this project outdoors. I laid down some plastic and gloved up. </div>
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After spreading a generous amount of Citri-Strip on the stool and waiting the amount of time suggested, I used a puddy knife to scrape off the paint.</div>
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Below is what the stools looked like after a few hours of some serious elbow grease. Bad? No, but still not the look I was going for.</div>
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I ended up doing the above process one more time and lightly sanded each stool and was much happier with the look.</div>
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There are some spots that the paint didn't come off, (upper right hand corner) but I don't mind it. It adds character which the stools were lacking before. Also, two of the inner pieces of wood (bottom left) were different types of wood than the rest of the stool. The bottom left piece ended up getting painted, so that wasn't a big deal. The other one was a longer center piece that didn't get painted and it is noticeably a different color, but again it doesn't bug me.</div>
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Then I gave them a couple coats of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minwax-63000-Drying-Polyurethane-Clear/dp/B000C010J8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441661496&sr=8-1&keywords=polyurethane" target="_blank">Minwax Polyurethane</a>, except the "dipped" painted part.</div>
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And…here's how they turned out!</div>
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I'm in love with how they turned out! And the best part is…I werked (wink) with what I had.</div>
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I have a love for vintage persian rugs, but due to their hefty price tag, I haven't been the proud owner of one yet. Recently, I came across a site called <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/rugs" target="_blank">Chairish</a> that sells pre-owned vintage rugs that are reasonably priced. I was asked to create a style board around one of their vintage rugs. I was given a few rugs to choose from and was asked to take the room from white to bright! Fun, right!?!<br />
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Have you heard of <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/rugs" target="_blank">Chairish</a>? It's a San Francisco based online shop where you can buy and sell pre-loved decor to one another. They are known for their unique decor and accessories from all eras and styles. Think original mid-century pieces from Herman-Miller, Knoll, and Hermes! Many pieces listed are designer, antique or high-end modern and vintage pieces, but they also love non-branded items with great character.<br />
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Here are some of the rug options I could pick from to design around:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/46193/turquoise-overdyed-turkish-patchwork-carpet-1" target="_blank">Turquoise Overdyed Turkish Rug</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/25788/issac-mizrahi-safavieh-geometric-rug" target="_blank">Issac Mizrahi Geometric Rug</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/25536/grass-green-abrash-turkish-rug" target="_blank">Grass Green Abrash Turkish Rug</a></td></tr>
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I chose to design around this <a href="https://www.chairish.com/product/46193/turquoise-overdyed-turkish-patchwork-carpet-1" target="_blank">Turquoise Overdyed Turkish Patchwork rug</a> and decided I would design a living space.</div>
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This rug definitely takes a space from white to bright on its own! You can check out many of their other stylish rugs <a href="https://www.chairish.com/collection/rugs" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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The next piece of furniture I chose was a couch. Which was easy for me because I've had my eye on this leather beauty for a really, really,<i> really</i> long time and since it's not in the budget in real life, a girl can dream, right?! It's a big sofa at 108" and perfect for <strike>growing boys </strike>a comfy, modern living room. </div>
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I wanted this room to be a mix of high and low pieces. The sofa and rug being the high (expensive) pieces and then mixed in low (less expensive) pieces.</div>
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Next was choosing artwork and I knew the perfect piece to add an industrial vibe. </div>
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Here is what I came up with:</div>
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Kilim Pillow: <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/43727/874186" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a></div>
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Grey Kilim Pillow: <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/37212/1444250" target="_blank">One King Lane</a></div>
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California art: <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/45749/2985745/1801394?f=shareasale&utm_campaign=maps&SSAID=454769&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_source=Shareasale&utm_term=553273612&utm_content=454769" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a></div>
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Tri-pod Floor Lamp: <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/Lite-Source-Jiordano-Tripod-Black-Wood-Floor-Lamp__V9516.html?cm_mmc=LS-AF-_-DataFeed-_-Floor+Lamps-_-V9516&lpAffilSiteID=bGj_wIDhYyA-zKK7LQKzbAB5ubuqaz2YqA" target="_blank">Lamps Plus</a></div>
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Side Table: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/abbyson-living-london-walnut-end-table/-/A-16383246#prodSlot=medium_1_11&term=abysom+side+table" target="_blank">Target</a></div>
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Nickel Task Lamp: <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/shops/doorbuster/for-the-home/royal-velvet-polished-nickel-armature-desk-lamp/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003161264&searchTerm=task+lamp&catId=SearchResults&_dyncharset=UTF-8&colorizedImg=DP0806201317163771M.tif" target="_blank">JcPenny</a></div>
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Cowhide Chair: <a href="http://www.hayneedle.com/product/finemodimportsponyhideinnerchair.cfm?AID=11424706&PID=4159959&SOURCE=CJAFFILIATES&SHOPPERID=" target="_blank">Hayneedle</a></div>
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Yellow Throw: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/1165174/?catalogId=31&usg=AFHzDLs3hZmkifPnxUX7j6zmZPVqV8D4cQ&pubid=21000000000343745" target="_blank">West Elm</a></div>
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Wood Drum Table: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/wood+plank+drum+table.do?&refType=&from=Search" target="_blank">World Market</a></div>
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Coffee Table: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/worley+occasional+table+collection.do?&from=fn" target="_blank">World Market</a></div>
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Yellow Chair: West Elm (no longer avail)</div>
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Mirror: <a href="http://www.hayneedle.com/product/stanleyfurniturehudsonstreetoctagonalmirror.cfm?AID=11424706&PID=4159959&SOURCE=CJAFFILIATES&ShopperID=" target="_blank">Hayneedle</a></div>
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Striped Throw: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/9447004/?catalogId=31&usg=AFHzDLtuS5qpW6Fttlt5EwkxNo6t6TVp-Q&pubid=21000000000343745" target="_blank">West Elm</a></div>
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Sideboard: <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/31349/1513301" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a></div>
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Mid-Century Chairs: <a href="https://www.onekingslane.com/product/45126/1982157/1436739?f=shareasale&utm_campaign=dining-chair-sets&SSAID=454769&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_source=Shareasale&utm_term=552194885&utm_content=454769" target="_blank">One Kings Lane</a></div>
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Peacock Pillows: <a href="http://www.purehome.com/decor/pillows-throws/peacock-feather-embroidered-lumbar-pillow-by-d-l-rhein" target="_blank">Purehome</a></div>
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Round Side Table: <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/pastis-small-side-table/s611894?si=3157810&aff=cj" target="_blank">Crate & Barrel</a></div>
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Lamp: <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/Jamie-Young-Burlap-Shade-Tie-Dyed-Glass-Buffet-Lamp__W5365.html?cm_mmc=LS-AF-_-DataFeed-_-Table+Lamps-_-W5365&lpAffilSiteID=bGj_wIDhYyA-KAA_uOtmxiK0BYP6TEbeSg" target="_blank">Lamps Plus</a></div>
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Vase: <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/linework-vases-honeycomb-d2281/?cm_src=SEARCH_TOPPRODUCT||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-Featured%20Vase" target="_blank">West Elm</a></div>
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Some may feel overwhelmed by the thought of hanging a gallery wall, but really it's quite easy. I always envisioned the stairwell being a huge gallery wall, (and still plan on adding to it) but I too felt overwhelmed at the thought of starting it. So, I started with the three large canvases that we already had on the wall and then "shopped" my house for the rest of the pictures. </div>
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I traced each of the frames onto the paper (Ikea's roll of paper works well for this) and then cut them out. This helped with the placement of the frames onto the wall and because I'm a visual person I needed to see what it was going to look like before I started putting holes all over the wall! (FYI: when tracing the frames onto the paper also put a pencil mark where the picture hooks are on the back of the frame) I used painters tape to adhere the paper to the wall.<br />
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Once your happy with the placement of your photos you can then hammer in your nails on the paper (remember you've already marked on your paper where the nails belong). Then pull off the paper and hang your picture.<br />
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If your doing a smaller scale gallery wall another tip is to lay it out on the floor and take a picture of it. You can design different layouts and decide which one you like best before hanging it. I used this technique with <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/marissas-room-makeover.html" target="_blank">this</a> gallery wall.</div>
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I love that these are all black and white and in matching frames. This gallery wall would be perfect for a home with clean lines, not too much color…a minimalist when it comes to decor.</div>
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This gallery wall screams 'eclectic' with its pop of color, mismatched frames, and its no order feel. It's fun, interesting and feels relaxed!</div>
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Love the impact of using smaller antique frames. This has an romantic, old charm feel.</div>
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I like how these canvases make one big square. Love that they are everyday photos, not real formal…but they make a huge statement!<br />
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So, I know I haven't been blogging much lately, but I have <i>still</i> been working on projects! If you follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/houseoffour" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-of-Four/710564348958453?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a> I shared this picture last week. </div>
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This was the start of our outdoor chevron table! aka<i> this </i>momma's Valentine's present! No chocolates and roses over here! Yup, I don't let my guys off that easy. It's a labor of LOVE around here! </div>
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Well, I'm happy to say that we finished the table last week, just in time (literally the day before) for my cousin Debney's bridal shower at our house. I'll be sharing more pictures soon, but my husband and I are working on a tutorial for the table. It turned out AMAZING!! </div>
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Even my little guys worked on it.</div>
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Can't wait to show you it to you guys!</div>
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angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16504195345369187452noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1465370815515875761.post-35169628056638478112014-01-17T11:29:00.000-08:002014-01-17T11:29:14.196-08:00Home Tour {Stairwell}<br />
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Hello and Happy New Year! It's been awhile! Hope everyone is enjoying the new year so far. I know I've been enjoying this warm sunny weather here in California!</div>
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I have some exciting projects planned for this year, but today I thought I'd continue with the home tour. <br />
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Here is our stairwell/gallery wall with some of our favorite pictures of our family.<br />
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Most of the frames have just been collected over the years. The lettered "family" frames were a gift.</div>
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I made the canvas below by painting the canvas yellow and using stencils and a paint pen.</div>
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I made these ornaments a few weeks ago, but am just now getting around to posting about them. They were super easy and simple <strike>so simple that I'm almost embarrassed to post about them, </strike> but I was happy with the way they turned out. </div>
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The glass ornaments are from Michaels. You can find the gold leafing pen <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Krylon-Leafing-Gold-Paint-ANK9901/dp/B003ZTNENS/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1387911347&sr=1-1&keywords=krylon+leafing+pen" target="_blank">here</a>. I also painted the caps with the paint pen. I had originally tried taping of the ornament to get straight lines, (stripes!) but it wasn't working well. So, I <strike>gave up</strike> decided just to free hand it for a more natural feel.</div>
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they kind of remind me of <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/clear-metallic-loopy-ball-ornament/s264229" target="_blank">these</a> from Crate and Barrel.</div>
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Today I thought I would round up of some of my favorite Christmas prints that are free! Yes, an easy and free way to decorate your home!</div>
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Christmastime is here! This year I had <i>planned</i> on being finished with Christmas decorating and shopping by Thanksgiving, but it just didn't happen! My plan <i>was</i> to bust it all out the week of Thanksgiving break, so we can sit back and enjoy it all. Well, Thanksgiving break came and went super fast. So, this last week I've been working like one of Santa's elves trying to get everything done.</div>
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In years past we've put our Christmas tree in our <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/home-tour-living-room.html" target="_blank">living room</a>, but this year we decided to put it in our family room. Since this is where we spend most of our time anyway.</div>
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This year I wanted our Christmas decor to have more of an industrial feel and look of mixed metals to go along with the <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/new-family-heirloom-lockers.html" target="_blank">lockers</a> that are in our family room. </div>
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The "JOY" sign is from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/lit-vintage-tin-joy-sign-brushed-bronze/-/A-14552707#prodSlot=medium_1_1&term=joy+sign" target="_blank">Target</a>. I wasn't in love with the original finish of it, (it looked more rustic than the vintage description of it) so I painted it Rustoleum's Safety Red. The same red as our <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/home-tour-entryway.html" target="_blank">entry table</a>.<br />
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Our stocking holders are old, but did get a paint job this year. I was wanting new stocking holders, but wasn't too sure of what kind I wanted anyway, so I decided to try painting them first. I used Craft Smart metallic paint in Silver to give them a faux zinc finish. I'm happy with the way they turned out! They fit right in with the industrial feel that I'm going for.</div>
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Instead of using a tree skirt this year, I opted for a galvanized bucket to go along with our industrial theme. To add a little modern twist to it, I striped it using painters tape and gold <a href="http://www.amazon.com/AMACO-Metallic-Finish-0-5-Fluid-Ounce/dp/B00081HYDC/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1386291515&sr=1-1&keywords=rub+n+buff+gold+leaf" target="_blank">rub n buff</a>.</div>
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I would have used rub n buff for the caps, but I ran out after striping the galvanized bucket. <i>And </i>apparently I'm not the only one who considers Rub n Buff a DIYer's <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/search/label/BFFs" target="_blank">BFF</a> , both local craft stores were sold out of it!</div>
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I'll be adding a few more touches to our holiday decor over the weekend and I'll be sharing them next week!</div>
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And to all the momma's who are setting tables, baking pies, cleaning house....remember even though we all like to make things look our best, (I'm including myself in this) it's not really about how pretty the table setting looks, how clean the house is, and whether or not your pies are homemade...it's about who is sitting around the table with you!</div>
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I can hardly believe that Christmas is next month!?!? Usually by this time I already have most of my shopping done. Not this year. We're trying something different with our boys this year. Have you heard of this:</div>
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We'll see how it goes?? I'm going to really try and stick to it this year. Between Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, they end up receiving way too many gifts and it's just too much. That's not what Christmas is about anyway, right!? So, the four gift rule is really making me put a lot of thought into our gifts for our boys. Do you follow any gift giving rules for Christmas?</div>
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Speaking of gifts...last year <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Brown-Kraft-Wrapping-Paper-Feet/dp/B0091LB8D2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1384911904&sr=8-4&keywords=kraft+paper" target="_blank">kraft paper</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dress-My-Cupcake-Christmas-Collection/dp/B00CHJG5VA/ref=sr_1_12?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1384912242&sr=1-12&keywords=christmas+washi+tape" target="_blank">washi tape</a> were on trend for Christmas gift wrapping and I have to admit it's a trend that I fell for and LOVE! </div>
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These were a hit, especially for the parents. They were very happy to have a picture ornament of their child.</div>
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When reading other blogs I love to read about the author of the blog. Since my "about" tab on this blog is still blank and since tomorrow is my birthday, I thought I would <strike>make todays post all about me</strike> tell you a little about myself.</div>
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1. Tomorrow I will turn 34. Not sure how this happened, but it's happening tomorrow.</div>
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2. My dad and I have the same birthday. Our favorite cake is Pineapple Upside Down cake. </div>
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3. I am "Babe" to my husband, "Mommy" to my sons (sometimes "mamasita" to my youngest), Gel to family and close friends, Nani (Nonnie) to my nephews and nieces</div>
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5. I have 1 older sister and 3 younger brothers.</div>
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7. I have naturally curly hair.</div>
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8. I'm a planner and I still write a 'to do' list on paper</div>
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10. I'm a homebody and a rule follower</div>
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11. I don't like to speak in front of crowds...typing my words is much easier</div>
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12. I talk to my mom and sister on the phone almost everyday</div>
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13. My husband asked me to marry him after dating for 5 months. We were married one year later. We have now been married for 11 years!</div>
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14. I have a degree is in Fashion Merchandising. </div>
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I had dreams of one day living in New York as a successful <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buyer_(fashion)" target="_blank">Buyer</a>, but instead settled in comfortably at a bio tech company in the accounting department for a few years. I then met my husband and the rest is history. I lived vicariously through Lauren Conrad by watching the The Hills. Don't judge.</div>
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15. I am candle obsessed and have a candle burning everyday in my house. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gold-Canyon-Candles-Shawna-Moriarty-Ind-Consultant/301520043323133" target="_blank">These</a> are my favorite!</div>
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16. I wear t<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Be-Delicious-Donna-Karan-Women/dp/B000E7STLQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=beauty&ie=UTF8&qid=1384491800&sr=1-2&keywords=dkny+be+delicious" target="_blank">his</a> perfume everyday.</div>
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17. I secretly wanted to write a book, be an inspirational speaker and an interior designer (not such a secret) and in some weird way I feel this blog fulfils all of those things.</div>
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19. I finally gave in and started drinking coffee this year</div>
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20. I LOVE being mom to these two boys</div>
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<i>{Photo's were taken by my SIL Katie}</i></div>
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My little men love soup! </div>
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My main man (hubby) likes soup as long as it's hearty and filling! </div>
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This recipe is one that we all enjoy!</div>
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4 medium baking potatoes, scrubbed</div>
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Preheat oven to 400. Prick potatoes all around with a fork. Place on the oven rack and jake until tender, about 1 hour. Let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 min. Peel the potatoes, cut 2 into 1/4 inch dice. Transfer the remaining 2 potatoes to a bowl and coarsely mash. Stir in diced potatoes.</div>
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Meanwhile, heat a large nonstick dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning occasionally, until crisp, 4-5 minutes. Transfer bacon to a plate lined with paper towels; drain. Crumble the bacon and set aside. (drain some of the bacon grease from dutch oven) Add the onions and garlic to the drippings in the dutch oven; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to brown, 5-6 minutes.</div>
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Combine the evaporated milk and flour in a medium bowl, beating with a whisk until smooth. Add the milk mixture, broth, potatoes, and pepper flakes to the dutch oven; increase the heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring until the soup is thick and creamy, 6-7 minters.</div>
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Last week when I shared some of the pieces in our <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/11/home-tour-living-room.html" target="_blank">living room</a> that were DIY'd I forgot to tell you about the bed tray. I found this at the thrift store for $2.00! </div>
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I was excited when I found this bed tray because it reminded of this one that I had seen from West Elm for $59.</div>
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I removed the legs and plugged the holes that were left behind with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Elmers-Prod-E847D12-Interior-Exterior/dp/B001738ZK6/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1384137547&sr=8-6&keywords=wood+filler" target="_blank">wood filler</a>. Once the wood filler dried, I sanded the tray with my sander using 120 grit sand paper and then again lightly with 220 grit sand paper. After wiping it down, I stained it with a mixture of two stains (Minwax Espresso and Colonial Maple) that I already had on hand. Once that dried I covered it with a thin coat of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Minwax-63000-Drying-Polyurethane-Clear/dp/B000C010J8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1384138669&sr=8-2&keywords=polyeurathane+finish" target="_blank">Polyurethane</a>.</div>
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(The bacon and egg stuffed avocado recipe can be found <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/23432860533715057/" target="_blank">here</a>)</div>
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Today I'm going to show you a couple of before and afters of the furniture in our living room that were Craigslist or thrift store finds.<br />
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I bought the white chairs the day after Christmas from Craigslist a couple of years ago. I don't know what it is, but I find the best things on Craigslist right after Christmas. Seriously, first were the chairs, the next year was my desk and last year was a chandelier. I think people get rid of the good stuff right after Christmas, either to make room for the new stuff or maybe to pay for Christmas?? I don't know, but I'm not complaining!<br />
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I know that you're probably thinking why in the world does she have white chairs when she has two boys or you might be thinking those must be "for look" chairs. Nope, we sit in them. I don't believe in having a space that can't be used or is just "for looks." But, I also believe in being prepared for accidents (boys will be boys, right!?) and that's why these chairs are HEAVILY covered in scotch guard. They have been wiped clean several times from candy and dirty hand prints.<br />
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I paid $30 a piece for the chairs. When I first purchased these chairs my plan was to have them professionally reupholstered. That plan came crashing down when the cheapest quote I could find was for $700. plus the cost of fabric which was $100. So these chairs sat in the garage for a few months until my MIL had the bright idea of us attempting to reupholster the chairs ourselves. And by us, I mean my mother in law, father in law and I. It was a family affair. I give them full credit for these chairs. I was there to help, but they did most of the work and came up with "the plan." We took the old fabric off in pieces, saving the pieces and then using them as a template to cut the new fabric and put it back together. I'm happy with the way they turned out!</div>
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Now, <i>if </i> I had forked out the $700 I was quoted to have the chairs reupholstered my two sons probably wouldn't be <strike>allowed to look at the chairs </strike> allowed to play on the chairs. When decorating your house, with kids in mind, you have to be realistic and know that accidents happen, which is why I couldn't bring myself to pay so much money to have the chairs reupholstered professionally. Sure, I could have picked another kid friendly fabric, but I was pretty set on white suede. There is something so clean and timeless about crisp white chairs.<br />
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The T.V tray was a thrift store $5 find. As you can see in the picture there was water damage. I lightly sanded it using my orbital sander with 220 grit paper.<br />
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I then spray painted the tray with white Rustoleum spray paint. The stand was painted in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Master-231-Medal-Metallic/dp/B004G8IPDQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383713425&sr=8-1&keywords=design+master+gold+medal+spray+paint" target="_blank">this</a> Gold Medal spray paint.</div>
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Green velvet pillows: <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/dark+green+velvet+throw+pillows.do?&refType=1&from=Search" target="_blank">World Market</a></div>
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Pink Ikat pillow: World Market (no longer avail. online)</div>
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Knitted Pillow: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10259895/" target="_blank">Ikea</a></div>
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Yellow lamp: Home Goods</div>
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Striped throw blanket: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10212129/" target="_blank">Ikea</a></div>
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Gold Lamps: thrifted</div>
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Rug: <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-moroccan-shag/ivory/200MTVS28A-2608.html" target="_blank">Rugs USA</a></div>
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Curtain fabric: <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/product/designer+fabrics+for+the+home/more+fabric+collections/global+flair/kalah+blue.do" target="_blank">Calico</a></div>
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Tree Stump side table: gift from in laws</div>
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(if you are local and interested in purchasing a stump side table please email me)</div>
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Happy Friday!<br />
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Hope you had a great time yesterday <strike>peeking in your neighbors house</strike> trick or treating with your family! I know I did!</div>
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This has been a long and busy week, but I told you last week that I would show you my living room, so I was determined to post it this week.</div>
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Decorating your house often reminds me of the book "When You Take A Mouse To The Movies," but my version of the book would be called "When You Give A Girl A Couch"<br />
Our living room (which is technically our Dining Room) has changed so much over the last couple of years. It all started with the vintage couch that my Grandma gave me. I have LOVED this couch ever since I was a little girl and have many childhood memories of playing Monopoly with my cousin's at the coffee table that sat in front of this couch at my Grandparents house. When my Grandma said that I could have the couch I <strike>screamed like a little girl</strike> was beyond thrilled and grateful. The couch was actually my parents first couch when they were newlyweds before it became my Grandmothers', who then had it reupholstered many years ago.</div>
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Back to why decorating reminds me of a children's book...<br />
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Since putting the couch in our living room, I realized how naked our windows looked and wanted to add curtains. After adding the curtains, I then wanted to add an entry table. After adding the entry table, I then realized I no longer liked our end tables. After solving that problem, I realized I needed an area rug to anchor the space. After adding the rug, I decided that our coffee table was too big and took away from the design of the rug, which now leaves me coffee tableless. (Yes, I just made up my own word)<br />
Do you see how decorating your house relates to the children's book "When You Take A Mouse To The Movies?"<br />
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We have carpet in our living room, which someday I would love to <strike>rip out</strike> replace with hardwood floors. The curtains were made by my mother in law and I using <a href="http://www.calicocorners.com/p2p/searchResults.do?method=view&search=basic&keyword=kalah+blue&sortby=priceAscend&page=1" target="_blank">this</a> fabric. I was a little nervous picking such a bold print, but after eyeing it for months and still loving it, I took the plunge and ordered the fabric. I'm still in love with it.</div>
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The stump side table was a gift from my in laws. They made it. I know, right!?! They are both very talented.</div>
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But after seeing the hefty price tag, I quickly tried to unlove the rug...but I couldn't stop thinking about it. I fell hard. So <strike>I then stalked it</strike> waited for it to go on sale. When it finally went on sale for 65%, plus no sales tax and free shipping, I took it as a sign from above and quickly bought it. Let me tell you, I LOVE THIS RUG! </div>
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While trick or treating I still walk my little guys up to the door. Not because I'm an overbearing mom (well maybe a little), but because as you're commenting on how cute their costume is and handing them sugar they don't need, I'm looking over your shoulder to get a glimpse inside your house. Weird? Maybe, but it's the truth.<br />
I love taking my little guys to trick or treat not for the love of candy, but for my <i>love </i>of seeing how others live. I love to see inside other peoples homes, even if it may just be a glimpse. I love to see how others decorate their homes. It's a reflection of the family that lives there. Your home tells a story. A story of who lives there and what they're like.</div>
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Since I probably just creeped you out a little with my nosiness, I thought it'd only be fair to give you a glimpse of what you'd see if you came knockin on our door.</div>
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The Fiddleleaf Fig tree (Ficus Lyrata) is from Home Depot for $10.00!! I've been wanting one of these trees for quite some time, but because of their usually hefty price tag and my non green thumb I was hesitant to buy one. When I found this one a few weeks ago for $10.00 I quickly snatched it up.</div>
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Since we technically don't have much for an entry way, I extended our "entryway" into our living room..which technically is supposed to be our dining room according to our builder, but who dines on carpet?? Not us!</div>
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I had a hard time picking a paint color. I didn't want to pick my usual safe paint choices of black or white. I wanted a statement piece that added a pop of color. I think this adds the "pop" I wanted.</div>
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The Van Gogh print was also thrifted. You should of seen my sons face when I brought it home. He thought it was an original piece and we were rich. Broke my heart to tell him it wasn't real.</div>
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All of the frames and mirrors were thrifted or garage sale finds. The H is from Kohls (old) and the black and white horse photo is from World Market. I painted a black strip on the gold mirror to make the mirror pop a little more against our beige walls. The yellow ottoman is from Home Goods.</div>
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Hope you enjoyed "Trick or Treating" at our house today!</div>
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Here's a peek into our living room that I'll be sharing next week.</div>
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Last year we had a Halloween party at our house for the cousins. I must say that it turned out to be one of the funnest parties we've had so far. We all had a blast! Although the <strike>dads and Grandpas wimped out</strike> didn't dress up, the mommas and Grandmas did and it added to the fun! There are 9 cousins total including my two. </div>
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I wanted it to be fun for the kids, not scary so I kept to a black and white theme of spiders and bats.</div>
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The spider plates were made by gluing googly eyes and card stock paper legs to them. The black candlesticks were all thrifted and spray painted black. Since we were serving green punch I wanted lids on the mason jars. My husband drilled a hole through the top of the lids for the straws.</div>
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The "web" ball was made with yarn. There are a lot of tutorials on how to do this on Pinterest, but basically you blow up a balloon, cover it in vaseline, heavily dip your yarn in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=tacky+glue" target="_blank">glue</a>, hang it to dry, pop and remove the balloon. </div>
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The spider deviled eggs were a hit!</div>
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After seeing these cute cupcakes on Pinterest I had to give them a try.</div>
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Umm, yeah they didn't turn out so cute. Pinterest Fail! Not sure how they were able to split an oreo so perfectly?? At least they tasted yummy! </div>
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Cousins (2 are missing and 1 was still in the oven)</div>
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First up, was why I blog. This blog has been on my heart for long over 4 years, but out of fear and timing I've waited until now. I started this blog to share my ideas, in hopes to inspire others to DIY. This blog is a HUGE step for me, as I really don't like putting myself out there. If you read my first blog post, you would notice that I wrote it well over a year ago. Last year I had thought that I would have the time to blog, but with my boy's having two different school pick up times, the timing wasn't right and my family comes first. Also, fear was/is a huge factor in starting this blog. I had a huge case of the "what ifs"..What if people don't like it, what if people think I'm bragging, what if I get overwhelmed, what if I run out of ideas, what if... what if. I feel that God has put this blog on my heart to inspire other moms/women in making your home, YOUR HOME. I decorate and DIY because I enjoy it. Others may not enjoy it and that's ok. I think that EVERYONE is creative and some need help in finding their creative side. That's what I'm hoping to do. This blogs intent was/is to inspire, not to ever make anyone think that I've got it all together because I don't. As a wife/mom/woman I have my own short comings and am far from perfect. In showing you pictures of rooms in my house I will "style it up" and make it "picture perfect" but my house DOES NOT always look like that. I have the same struggles in keeping up with a tidy house as every other mom. </div>
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Last week I showed you this pretty picture of my office.</div>
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This is what my office really looks like:</div>
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Yes, there is a treadmill, keyboard and a plant needing a pot in the middle of my office.</div>
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If your thinking "How does she...?" She doesn't! Over the years I have always taken pictures of projects that I've done, always knowing that one day I would have the time to blog. So, with that being said, a lot of the projects that I share or will share are "old" projects. I don't want anyone to think that I'm busting these projects out left and right. Some of these projects can be well over 4 years old.</div>
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Just needed to make sure you all knew that although I'm showing you these pretty pictures, it doesn't mean that's what my house always looks like!</div>
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I have a confession to make. I've never carved pumpkins with my sons. I know. But, before you judge and think my boy's are being deprived, let me explain. They do carve pumpkins every year, just not with me. My husband has always been the one to do it and I've never complained. I am content with being the photographer of the event. I enjoy watching them carve, I just have no interest in carving. Never have. Never will. I know lots of people that LOVE carving and are great at it, but I'm not one of those people. Something about taking all that time carving all the little details and then it only lasts a day or two. Just not my thing.<br />
However, painting pumpkins ...now that is what I'm talking about! No carving needed and they will last through Thanksgiving.</div>
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Makes me happy!</div>
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I probably spent a total of an hour painting these 4 pumpkins and it was pretty simple.</div>
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I love Ikea for a lot of obvious reasons, but one of them is for the fact that you can buy something from them and easily put your own twist on it. Earlier in the week I showed you my <a href="http://houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/home-tour-office.html" target="_blank">office</a>, which has pretty much been done for well over a year and a half. However, I didn't put the "finishing touches" on it until last week. By "finishing touches" I mean organizing and styling it. I've had the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40047675/" target="_blank">expedit</a> shelving unit in my office for a long time, but it didn't always look as pretty and organized as it does now. Partly because I have project ADD and usually start another project before I finish the one I'm currently working on and partly because I couldn't bring myself to spend the money on the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20110540/" target="_blank">baskets</a> I originally wanted for storage.</div>
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So, in wanting to finally finish my office I decided I would use the Kassett Box from Ikea which would cost me $20 for four, rather then $70 for the baskets.</div>
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Since I have gold accents in my office I wanted to add gold to the boxes to glam them up a little. I added Rub N Buff to to name plates on the boxes. Rub N Buff is a metallic wax paste that can easily be rubbed on with your finger or paint brush. Since the name plates were not attached to the boxes yet, I found it easiest to just rub it on with my finger.</div>
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The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40219469/#/60153250" target="_blank">paper tray </a> is also from Ikea and for this one I used my true BFF, spray paint! I used this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Design-Master-231-Medal-Metallic/dp/B004G8IPDQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381466465&sr=8-2&keywords=design+master+spray+paint" target="_blank">Gold spray paint</a>.</div>
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Have you noticed on my Home page that I have a tab that reads "Home Tour"? Have you noticed that the page is still empty? Yeah, me too. I'm working on it.<br />
In my crazy head I was wanting everything to be <i>picture</i> <i>perfect</i> before I post pictures of our home...but then I quickly <strike>felt overwhelmed</strike> realized that is not realistic. The "Home Tour" tab would remain blank for a really long time if I'm waiting on perfection! There is a lot more tweaking I'd like to do to our home over time, but I'm going to show you what it currently looks like, one room at a time <strike>because I can only keep one room clean at a time </strike> and keep you posted about changes along the way.<br />
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Living in a house full of men, any chance I get to have a "girly space" I take complete advantage of it. We do all use/share the office, but I've claimed it as mine! Thankfully none of my men have complained so far about the decor. I mean, the desk is blue..that counts as boyish, right?<br />
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The desk is a $10 craigslist find that my husband painted in Benjamin Moore's Admiral Blue. The acrylic ghost chair is from <a href="http://www.interiorexpress.com/store/Search.aspx?SearchTerms=ghost%20chair" target="_blank">here</a>. The gold frame was a garage sale find from a couple years ago. Inside the frame is a foam poster board covered in vintage sheet music that my SIL and I made for a marriage conference at our church last year. I liked the saying that we painted on it, so I kept it in the frame. </div>
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I stenciled the wall with this <a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/allover-stencil.html" target="_blank">Trellis Wall Stencil</a>. The lamp was a thrift store find and repainted in Rustoleum's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rust-Oleum-241235-Enamels-Pistachio-12-Ounce/dp/B001UE7MKG" target="_blank">Pistachio spray paint</a>. </div>
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The zebra printed rug...Oh, the zebra rug.</div>
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It is the one DIY project that almost made me throw <strike>a fit</strike> in the towel. It was many long hours of me sitting on our hard tile floor, hunched over painting. What a girl does for a zebra printed rug!</div>
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The gold zebra print rug was made using this <a href="http://ext.homedepot.com/community/blog/diy-decor-metallic-gold-zebra-print-rug/" target="_blank">tutorial</a>. </div>
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Remember <a href="http://www.houseoffourblog.blogspot.com/2013/09/pinterest-pinned-it-for-real.html" target="_blank">this post</a> about the jars I made for my son? I made me some too!<br />
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You know the old saying "Don't judge a book by its cover"...well that doesn't apply when styling a bookcase! I totally judge thrift store books by their cover! I'm always looking for books that match a color scheme, add a "pop" of color...or in this case one that has a title that I find humorous! (Diary of a Mad Housewife)</div>
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The bowl and basket are from Marshall's. The gold and blue picture frame is from HomeGoods. The other small frames and yellow phone were thrifted.</div>
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Today I'm sharing an easy Halloween banner that you can make with your kids. </div>
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Here's ours:</div>
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Please excuse the dust on our fireplace... just keeping it <i>real </i>people.</div>
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This project is pretty simple and all that is needed is:</div>
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The tutorial for this banner can be found <a href="http://organizeyourstuffnow.com/wordpress/?p=23806&cpage=1#comment-15395" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Ok, I'm off to <strike>finish a couple projects</strike> CLEAN my house. Yippee.</div>
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I've been working hard this week (with the help of my dad and hubby) trying to finish a few projects that I would like to hopefully show you next week. In the meantime, I thought I would share an easy way to add a little bit of Fall to your home.</div>
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Subway art is everywhere now and you can even print it for FREE! I discovered this a few years ago and it's one of the easiest ways to change your decor with the Season's.</div>
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So, if you know me it's no secret that I have a chalkboard obsession. I started out with a small one and have graduated to a large one over the years. It's another easy way to bring "Fall" into your home by just writing a quote, scripture or anything "Fallish" on it. Here's what ours currently looks like:</div>
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Thanks to everyone that has been reading and supporting me on this "blogging journey" It really means a lot to me! </div>
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