tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25436423967103829842023-11-16T05:37:42.603-08:00Restyle it WrightAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-57984900766749255672017-02-02T03:00:00.000-08:002017-02-02T03:00:06.582-08:00Crushing On: Concrete CountersI don't know about you but kitchen makeovers make we weak in the knees. It's the space that often gets the most use and when it's functional and beautiful everyone is happy...especially the main cook in the house. We are going to be embarking on our very own kitchen remodel soon (Eek!) and I've been gathering my wants/needs/and have-to-have lists for some time now. How is it that my have-to-have's always end up being so expensive?! Sigh.<br />
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One of the most important components of the kitchen is the counter top right? I mean who wants to remodel a kitchen and be stuck with boring black laminate. Not me (but hey if that's your thing you rock it). So after much debate and deliberation (and a serious look at our budget) we decided marble was out and concrete was in. Do I feel like I'm settling? Nope. Let's just look at how beautiful these countertops can be.<br />
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Those examples demonstrate how versatile this countertop can be regardless of your personal style. Mixed with more rustic elements and some subway tile with dark grout they really say farmhouse style (I know for sure Joanna from Fixer Upper is all about those concrete counters). When paired with a light subway tile and grout and some mixed light and dark cabinets they are classic and chic. They definitely are a nod to an industrial style where I can picture exposed wood shelving and mixed metals - a masculine take on counters.</div>
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They also can be very budget friendly! <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2014/04/sealing-the-deal/">Young House Love</a> used the Ardex concrete over their existing laminate counters for under $100! Concrete Countertop Solutions also has a system that requires removal of your countertop and pouring the concrete over backer board. It's a tad more expensive that route but still can be thousands of dollars less than marble or quartz. </div>
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I just think it's a fun way to update the kitchen and is somewhat unexpected! With the plans I am scheming they are sure to be a chic update to our blah and boring kitchen. Now if I could just snap my fingers and they'd be done we'd be in business! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-84148236124952469192017-01-27T05:21:00.000-08:002017-01-27T05:21:07.693-08:00Favorite FindsHi friends!<br />
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Welcome back to another edition of Favorite Finds! I decided back in August to start a little series to give some warm fuzzies to bloggers I'm digging, products I can't live without, and in general what is inspiring me. You can see some past posts <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/08/favorite-finds.html">here</a> and <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/04/friday-finds-wallpaper.html">here</a>.<br />
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So today I'm back with another fun little round up and I hope you find something you'll fall in love with too!<br />
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You all know I love a good high/low. Nothing gets me more excited than finding a sweet sweet deal on something I've had my eye on. Since I'm sure you all feel the same, I'm going to pass on this little secret to you! </div>
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We are in project dining room right now and I have been searching for a rug for quite awhile...and not just any rug. I was in the market for a faux cowhide rug with a touch of glam. Easy to find right? </div>
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Well, not only did I find ONE but TWO of these coveted rugs but at very different price points. </div>
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Here's the first from Rugs USA.</div>
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This 5x7 gorgeous gold metallic rug is currently listed at $411. Trust me, I was saving my little <strike>pennies</strike> dollars for the splurge. Well then my birthday happened and World Market sent me a coupon for $10 off. So I perused the site and found this:</div>
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This World Market rug was slightly smaller at 5x6'7" but had the price tag of $150! That's 1/3rd off the price folks! And thanks to that little birthday coupon and some other rewards points I snagged that rug up for $137 and free shipping! </div>
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I can't wait to see this whole space come together knowing I have this little beauty beneath my feet!</div>
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So there's an online store well known for clothes called <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/">ModCloth</a>. They have cute, unique, and retro style pieces that are very affordable. I happened to be shopping the store around Christmas time and was pleasantly surprised to see their collection of home decor items! Here's a little sampling:</div>
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I mean how cute right?! And very affordable! That gold chandelier is less than $150! I kinda wanna snag that up. But, what I did buy was that peony notecard set. They are Kari Herer (one of my favorite artists) and came in a set of 20. So my plan is pop them into some matted frames and create a gallery wall. And at $15 you can't beat that! So if you haven't yet be sure to check out their home decor collection and I can guarantee you'll find something that suits your fancy. </div>
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So as much as I love writing on my blog I equally enjoy reading other blogs! It's one of my favorite hobbies and where I find so much inspiration. One blogger I've so been enjoying is Kimberly from <a href="http://www.swoonworthy.co.uk/house-tour/">Swoon Worthy Blog</a>. She has a self coined 'eclectic boho glam' vibe that truly is swoon worthy. For oodles of inspiration go check out her home tour. Here's just a peak at some areas of her home that are on a whole other level. </div>
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It's been a little while but I wanted to say 'I'm Back!' after spending some time off with my family for the holidays. It always feel so good to recharge and refresh!<br />
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A friend of mine recently decided to get one of those big black boxes above her mantle and it got me thinking - that would be a great blog post on how to style the mantle! It can be a tricky endeavor to navigate between a clean vs. cluttered look so I thought I'd share how I style my mantle as well as some mantle inspo.<br />
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The mantle is one area of the room I often switch around depending on the season...or my mood. And lemme tell you my husband is a real stickler on not allowing anything to obstruct the view of the TV. So I've embraced a 'less is more' look and have been happy with the outcome. Mantles with oodles of knick knacks and trinkets can look cluttered and if anything make the black tv seem more of a focal - which is definitely not the idea. Here are some mantle/TV combos that are spot on.<br />
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Adding architectural details and a pop of unexpected color is a great way to 'camouflage' the TV. A simple box with potted plants underneath is a simple and classic addition. </div>
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Now my all time blog hero Jen from I Heart Organizing knows how to perfectly style everything - and this mantle display is no exception. Perfectly placed mixed height vases are the just the right balance. The blooms can easily be switched out depending on the season - even faux blooms would be great!</div>
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I know what you're thinking - there is nothing on the mantle?! But how beautiful and simplistic is this! The built in bookcases are the real gem here and the TV simply blends into the decor. So, if you feel like going for a more minimalist route - this proves how beautiful it can be.</div>
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And now here is how my mantle is styled currently. I really like symmetry to balance the space but it's fun to throw in some other items to make it interesting.</div>
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Also ignore my sad looking fiddle leaf and leaning candle up there on the right. Proof no home is perfect! ha! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-54030004386068475432016-12-22T04:23:00.000-08:002016-12-22T04:23:24.367-08:00Crushing on Live Edge Dining TablesSo, we are in the midst of our dining room update...my husband is literally paining as I type. We will have some shiny new walls, trim, wallpaper, and crown molding. But the real star of the room has to be the table! We've been wanting to build a table since move-in and now it's time to buckle down and figure out what we want. In my pinterest searching, catalog flipping, and mental note making of the things I'm really drawn to I have found a major crush on the live edge dining tables.<br />
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So, what is a Live Edge Table? Well, I don't know the exact definition...but I do know that it's rustic and modern and just that little something extra. Basically instead of a perfectly flat edge table top, you have rivets and curves and irregular edges. It's just so...fancy!</div>
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Here's an example from Anthropologie (my dream store):</div>
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See how there is a slight curve to the edge of the wood? I love it. And don't even get me started on those gold legs.</div>
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BUT, this table is over $2000....so not in the Wright budget. </div>
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Here's another one on Etsy from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/285663087/custom-live-edge-dining-table">The Bearded Bowtie</a>.</div>
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Gorgeous. I love the uniqueness each piece brings. You can get a custom quote from The Bearded Bowtie to have your own table made with specific dimensions. Definitely worth checking out! Also those gold legs...swoon. You can tell I'm leaning toward a gold leg...no surprise I'm sure. </div>
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These next tables seriously blow my mind. Can they BE any more gorgeous?! (a la Chandler Bing)</div>
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They are made by a German company called <a href="http://nutsandwoods.de/en/products/oak-table-slim.php">Nuts and Woods</a> and even though the prices are in Euros I'm certain they are very expensive after you factor in shipping. But HOLY MAMA are they pretty. Maybe I could just buy those legs?</div>
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If you are in the DIY mood for this type of table like we are - there are some great tutorials out there! </div>
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Here's an amazing table DIY'd by <a href="http://designdininganddiapers.com/our-live-edge-table-is-finished/">DesignDiningandDiapers</a>. </div>
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They did a beautiful job and shared all the details on their blog!</div>
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Another great DIY Living Edge Table comes from the <a href="http://www.huntedinterior.com/2012/04/diy-live-edge-table.html#.WFsqr3eZPBI">Hunted Interior</a>.</div>
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I love the color and the edge on this piece. They actually created the curves on the edge of the wood with a sander! You'll have to check out how easy it looks!</div>
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So, now that you're well versed in all things Live Edge Dining Tables the husband and I are going to DIY the heck outta these things. </div>
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Think gold legs, dark stain, marine epoxy, and all the heart eyes. </div>
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Oh, and I still have to pick out chairs....</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-50228511266846380702016-12-19T04:48:00.004-08:002016-12-19T05:03:19.207-08:00 Modern Farmhouse Glam Wall Planter DIYHow about a fun and easy DIY fit for almost all decor styles? If that sounds interesting stay tuned because I've got just the thing for you!<br />
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Folks, when you find geometric gold wall planters in the clearance bin of Anthropologie at 40% off - you snag them up and worry about what you're going to do with them later. That's exactly what I did. </div>
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So, when my good blog friend Sarah from <a href="http://www.makingjoyandprettythings.com/">Making Joy and Pretty Things</a> asked me to do a guest post I knew I could marry our two styles (farmhouse and glam) to create something fabulous. </div>
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And that's how this little DIY wall planter was born!</div>
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Heck, it's easy enough you could make a few of these in time for Christmas...assuming you also have some wall plant hangers lying around....or Amazon Prime....</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-82827417648020292342016-12-15T03:00:00.000-08:002016-12-15T03:00:22.634-08:00Hot Cocoa Bar EssentialsWell it's officially a Winter Wonderland here in West Michigan! It's oh so pretty and has me wanting to drink coffee and hot cocoa for daysssss. Good thing I created a Hot Cocoa bar just for that! Today I'm going to show you everything you need to make one yourself. Oh, and in case you missed my <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/12/hot-chocolate-bar-and-christmas.html">Holiday Home Tour</a> you can check it out now and then come back to see all the details!<br />
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The great thing about doing a Hot Cocoa bar (besides the yummy drink) is there are endless ways to personalize it and make it your own! In fact, you don't even need a fancy tray or bar cart - having a designated place on the counter would suffice. Even an old dresser or credenza would make be a fun place to set up a designated cocoa stations. BUT if you do have a tray or bar cart it's nice to not have to take up valuable counter space. The tray I found at <a href="http://www.athome.com/">At Home</a> was $40! Can't beat that! </div>
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Here's a quick snap shot of some essentials and then I'll break it down:</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Pretty Bowls- Use these to fill with all the fun toppings! Any container will do but I love how pretty and sweet these bowls are from Target. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Spoons - For stirring of course!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Mugs - This is where your personality and decor style can really shine! I love the gold and black mugs I found at At Home but any mugs will do of course. Matching - not matching - the skies the limit!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Hot Cocoa - I used a can powder for our hot cocoa bar but there are so many options. A Keurig on the bar or counter with hot cocoa pods would work great. Ive even seen recipes for crock pot hot coca which would be fun if you're setting this up for a crowd. I love the idea of an electric kettle to instantly add hot water or milk to the cocoa powder if you choose that option. And there are so many cute electric kettle options! </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Toppings- Again, the options are endless. I kept it simple with pink marshmallows and chocolate pretzel rods but you could add candy canes, whipped cream, chocolate chips, caramel syrup, and chocolate syrup</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Flowers - While this certainly isn't essential, I think it's fun to add some height, personality, and a pop of color with a decorative vase. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">BONUS - A framed printable to place in your designated hot cocoa bar space is a sweet way to let everyone know they can help themselves. You can include all the toppings in the frame, or just simply a 'happy holiday's printable, or a winter related graphic.</li>
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I can't think of a time of year more centered around tradition than Christmas and the holiday's. Anyone who knows me knows I'm a huge stickler for tradition! My mom tried to change around the Thanksgiving menu one year and I about lost it - we must always have green bean casserole, turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy and stuffing - and the rest can be changed to her hearts desire. But don't mess with tradition!<br />
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We'll start our little tour in the living room. My son was SO excited to get Christmas set up after Thanksgiving he literally brought the bins up from the basement himself. That is saying something folks. So with his Santa hat on we started setting up our tree with all his favorite handmade and collected ornaments. Abby was placing ornaments around the tree also and ensuring there weren't clumps of ornaments in one spot....she's a stickler for detail that one. </div>
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We only have the one tree but I'm definitely itching to get some new ones on season end clearance. Somewhere out there a big poufy pink tree is calling my name. For now, our little tree makes my heart happy knowing it's filled with the ornaments that have such sentimental value. </div>
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The mantel got a little mercury and metallic love this year. A simply gold garland from At Home and some mercury trees keep things simple and chic. </div>
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The rest of the living room received a few festive updates and the addition of a few picture ledge shelves I got for super clearance on cyber Monday.</div>
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The shelves got re-arranged a bit and Drew placed his favorite nutcracker right where he wanted him. </div>
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My favorite little corner got some gorgeous faux florals courtesy of At Home. I love the bit of glam and texture they add. Don't you just want to curl up there and read a book? Give me a cup of coffee and I'm there!</div>
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Moving around to the hallway I recently shared on Instagram my DIY hoop wreath I created at West Elm event with Rebecca from <a href="http://www.inspiredlifeinteriors.com/">Inspired Life Interiors</a>. We had so much fun!</div>
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Love the fresh greenery and pops of gold!</div>
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In our foyer I added a touch of Christmas with this sweet little tree from At Home. It was too cute to resist! Our banister has the same gold leaf garland from the mantle. Just a hint of holiday. I also replaced our hallway picture with a more Christmas appropriate sign from At Home.</div>
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Next up is our formal living and the addition of a new holiday tradition! I'm most excited about this! We are a hot-drink kinda family and coffee and hot chocolate is the drink of choice. There's something so magical about a warm cup to fill your belly and my kids LOVE this. So I thought it would be fun to surprise them with a hot chocolate bar will all the fixings! </div>
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I picked up this cute tray and almost all the fancy things you see from At Home. Let's see the details!</div>
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I steamed some hot milk and picked up a can of hot cocoa mix...yummmm. I placed the hot cocoa and little gold spoons in a gold dish I already had. I picked up some black and white stripe napkins from At Home along with the mini cake stand to add some height. </div>
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I created this 'Hot Chocolate Bar' printable and popped into a frame. As since it's the season for giving I uploaded it for you as well! You can download your very own right <a href="https://app.box.com/s/kc3w4qfzq1otgn7hxfqfxtzbnttkk87c">here</a>. (I recommend printing on thick card stock and I printed as a 4x6)</div>
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What hot chocolate bar would be complete without some chocolate pretzel rods for dipping?</div>
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I saw these mugs at At Home and knew they'd be perfect for this little space!</div>
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These kiddos and creating memories with them are #myreason to decorate for the holiday's. Whether it's a hot cup of cocoa or decorating the tree or snuggling and watching our favorite holiday movies - I am so grateful to have a warm home and a roof over our head to create these memories in. So thank you At Home for reminding us what the season is all about and for celebrating the small joys in life - as simple as a cup of hot cocoa. </div>
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What's your reason to decorate for the holiday's? What traditions do you have? Anyone OBSESSED with National Lampoon Christmas Vacation as much as me? I'm proud of the fact that as a family we know that movie word for word. Brings me great joy to hear the random movie quotes throughout the month. </div>
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I admittedly LOVE Anthropologie....as in I could spend hours and hours in that store petting all the things. Heck, I even purchased their curtains (on clearance) for my bedroom. And they are gorgeous and worth every penny. </div>
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However, for our formal living room, the budget was super tight and I needed to get creative. In my search of 118' curtains, the Santina Lace curtains from Anthropologie popped up and I was smitten. </div>
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But at $150/panel my heart was broken. Not today, anthro...not today. </div>
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Immediately I knew the most affordable way to start the DIY was to get my hands on some IKEA curtains. No joke they are the most affordable (and great quality) curtains you will find anywhere. </div>
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That's right folks...$35 for a PAIR of 118" curtains. They are sturdy and have a linen feel to them - I knew they would be perfect for this DIY. Unfortunately I don't have an Ikea near me anymore (womp womp) so I called up my bestie from back home and she headed straight to IKEA and shipped them to me. I'm a lucky girl! </div>
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Once I had the curtains picked it was time to find some lace! I started my search on Etsy hoping for a big selection of bulk lace. I narrowed my search to the United States because time was an issue and I couldn't afford a delayed or prolonged shipping time. I also knew I needed quite a large quantity so price was an important factor...after all this is a budget DIY! My other criteria was a wide lace (at least 4 inches) to mimic the Antrho curtains. </div>
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My original selection didn't have enough in stock so I chose this poly-blend lace from <a href="https://www.zengslace.com/">Zengs Lace and More</a>:</div>
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The sweet owner Anna was one of our One Room Challenge sponsors and donated the lace for this DIY project. I used 14 yards @ $3.98/yd so it would have cost $55.72 not including shipping and tax. She had so many great options to choose from but this lace was beautiful and I love the final product. So far with curtains and lace we are at around $90!</div>
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The inspiration curtain has an ombre dyed cotton lace. </div>
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So I needed re-create that ombre look with this lace. I searched endlessly for 'how to ombre dye lace' and came up pretty empty handed. Plus, I knew I needed the edge of the lace to remain white to attach it to the curtain so this was proving to be a bit challenging. </div>
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I ultimately decided to use some Rit Dye that I picked up at my local craft store. I won't bore you with the experimentation of colors (who knew blue would dye straight up purple?!) so here's the final formula and technique. </div>
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To prepare the dye, heat a pot of water to a boil. In a large glass measuring cup add 2 TSP of the Navy Rit dye and 2 TSP of the Black Rit dye. Then add 5 cups of boiling hot water to the measuring cup. This is your recipe for the color concentration you need. Of course to make a bigger batch you would double the amount. </div>
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I poured the dye solution into the aluminum tray to make sure I had enough surface area to dip the lace. In order to ensure an ombre effect it was important to not just submerge the lace in the dye. The lace needed to be dipped standing up. </div>
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So my first attempt to keep each section of lace in the upright position was to wrap the lace around a board and attach with floral wire. After doing several I realized I didn't need the board. Simply holding the lace upright with my gloved hands worked just fine.</div>
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Here's a quick video to show you the *magic* of the dye wicking up the lace. It's pretty cool.</div>
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How cool is that?! Once the dye got to about 1/4 of the way up the lace I removed it from the dye solution and placed standing up onto an old towel. </div>
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Now here's the even crazier part. Even though the lace was no longer in the dye, the color continued to creep up the lace. Here's the same lace about 15 minutes later:</div>
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Now this is where I wanted to dye to stop. But.....it had other plans. It continued to wick up the lace until I had this when it was all dry:</div>
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I was feeling all sad about myself and then realized that it was bohemian and added to the uniqueness of the overall DIY. If this ISN'T a look you love, my only suggestion is to perhaps hold the lace in the dye longer initially until the color is about 1/2 way up and then after it dries the dye should have wicked all the way up the lace. Or, you could re-dye the lace starting on the opposite side but you would lose the ombre effect. </div>
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We also tested this process on a piece of cotton lace and the ombre look was definitely more pronounced. The cotton also didn't allow the dye to continue to wick once removed from the dye. To be more true to the original Anthro curtain, a 4 inch wide cotton lace would work great as well. Here's how that looked-</div>
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So once I had all the lace dyed and dried I handed it and the curtains over to my sweet friend Jackie who then sewed the lace trim onto the edges of the curtain. I am not a seamstress despite my aspirations. My friend Jackie, however, wrote a little blurb to guide you on how she attached the lace!</div>
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"I lined up the lace along the edge of the curtain making sure all the lace was in the same direction. Starting at the top of the curtain, I pinned the lace so there was a slight overhang and the top and the lace could be folded over making a nice edge. I also made sure the pattern began at the same point on each side of both curtains. I then trimmed the lace, following the detailing to clean up the top edge. Then I sewed the lace on along the straight detailing which was the easiest to hide the stitching. At the bottom I again folded the lace over the end of the curtain to give a nice finish and trimmed the lace. I did a second stitch down the second straight detailing so the lace would not ruffle and lay flat against the curtain material. And voila...Colette's beautiful vision came to life!"</div>
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And with that a beautiful little package was handed over to me containing the most glorious curtains for the fanciest room in our house. </div>
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They add just the right touch of uniqueness to this room. They aren't overpowering- they are soft and romantic and allow all that beautiful light to shine in. So here's to DIY-ing our way through this room and saving $200. You can see more of our final living room reveal <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-formal-living-room.html">here</a>. </div>
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So here's the room connected to our fabulous <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-formal-living-room.html">formal living room</a>. </div>
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Boy, do I wish it was this clean and empty! Right now its full of misplaced furniture and boxes and definitely NOT a dining room table. This is the first time we've actually had a dining room and a formal living room- these spaces have stretched me in new ways! </div>
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Because the rooms are adjoined it's important that they flow together with their style and color palette. The wall color will be the same Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice.</div>
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Isn't that wallpaper GORGEOUS! My plan is to use the wallpaper to cover the window wall and leave the remaining walls crushed ice. The husband is going to DIY a table similar to the World Market one from the mood board. We also want to install a 'fauxdenza' along the wall to add storage. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-81195527662048535722016-11-18T05:00:00.002-08:002016-11-18T10:30:16.991-08:00The Look for Less| How we saved in our formal living room makeoverIt's no surprise I love to save money wherever possible. Sure, I like the occasional splurge (like my favorite Anthropologie curtains) but I can't afford to buy from there allll the time. So, when it came to decorating our living room for the <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-formal-living-room.html">One Room Challenge</a> I knew the budget was pretty tight. With some serious deal digging and a little shoppers luck I was able to save so much money!<br />
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Here are some tips on how you can save when decorating too!<br />
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<b>Tip #1: Craigslist/Local Yard Sales/Thrift Stores Are Your Friend</b></div>
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I know this isn't rocket science advice, but honestly when I first start thinking about furniture or decor for a room this is the first place I look. There are tons of diamonds in the rough just looking to be brought back to life and for a fraction of the cost of new. Looking through thrift stores is one of my favorite things to do! I look for books, frames, furniture, decor, lamps...you name it! For the books-look beyond the dust jacket. You can always remove it as a fun way to bring color and height to end tables, bookcases, and console tables. Here are a few I picked up along the way throughout this project and most for $1 to $2. I try to find titles that are interesting but sometimes if the spine speaks to me I don't care what the book is about!<br />
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I think bought about 15 books to fill my shelf for about $30 - $40 total. </div>
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Furniture for a new space can really add up. So I knew my ol pal Craiglist would come to the rescue. And boy did he! Only of my favorites find were my accent chairs. I actually spotted them weeks apart but knew they would look fantastic together! I payed $20/chair which isn't too shabby. I knew they needed some love but nothing a can of glossy black spray paint couldn't fix! </div>
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Now, here's where things can get a bit pricey in the 'ol upholstery department. I bought the chairs with the intent to have my sweet mom upholster them, however, this task proved to be a bit more challenging than she had expected. So, I did have to hire this part out and it cost me about $40/cushion from a local upholster. He did an amazing job and I'm thrilled with the results but I wasn't planning on the $120 price tag when I bought the chairs. However, $160 for 2 accent chairs isn't bad at all! They are the perfect size and shape for our space so I have no regrets. But, just be cautious when you buy anything needing to be reupholstered...it can really add on to the price! </div>
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Some other items I scored from the thrift store were these gold candlesticks for $1!</div>
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I also found some deals in the most unexpected places. Ever peruse instagram and see "items for sale" from another instagram friend? Oh, and that item happens to be the perfect compliment to your upcoming room makeover? No? Well, that happened to me! I scored my blue bird designer pillows for $35/pair all with a click of paypal from the comfort of my phone. Turns out after a reader reached out to me to ask where they were from, I realized they were $120 EACH originally! Whoa Baby! </div>
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So, my tip here is start looking in unexpected places. Sometimes with a little TLC you can turn that run-down piece into something fantastic. Who knows, you may even find an item that is perfect just the way it is...like those candlesticks! Of course when buying from unfamiliar people, safety first. Always go with a friend and trust your gut instinct. No piece is worth compromising that. </div>
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<b>Tip #2: Shop Around and Use Coupon Codes!</b></div>
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I don't know about you but I'm a huge online shopper. I love being able to click purchase all from my PJ's and I believe I save more money this way. I know I know, crazy talk. It's very rare that I pay shipping (especially if you're an Amazon prime member like myself) and I can almost always find a coupon code. Plus, by virtually shopping I'm able to compare items from different stores to get the best deal. Here's an example of this for our new space.</div>
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My husband is crazy particular about curtain rods. Whats that you say? A preference on rod type? Yes my friends, that's right. He only wants rods where the bracket goes all the way around the rod not the half moon type. This is easier to explain in picture form:</div>
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There are very few places that sells rods with bracket like this. So far my only option has been West Elm or JC Penny. When it came to purchasing the rod for our living room I went to West Elm, took a deep breathe, and almost hit 'check out' and just dealt with the $95 price tag for the sake of husband-happiness. But, I took one more virtual look around and discovered an almost identical rod at Bed Bath and Beyond! For ...get this....$40! (Originally $50 but I had a 20% off coupon AND free shipping). The best part was the brackets were exactly like the west elm version. Here's a side by side:</div>
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<a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/oversized-adjustable-metal-rod-antique-brass-t1748/?pkey=cwindow-hardware">West Elm</a> | <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/umbra-reg-cappa-decorative-window-curtain-hardware/217041?Keyword=umbra+cappa+window">Bed Bath & Beyond</a></div>
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Sure the Bed Bath and Beyond one is a little more brushed gold but overall they are strikingly similar. My husband installed it and felt it was very sturdy so it passed his test! And I'm very thrilled with my $55 savings on something that just hangs on a wall. Take away tip here is to 'shop around' and always look for email coupon codes and discount codes. One of my favorite places to look for discount codes is <a href="http://www.currentcodes.com/">Current Codes</a> but I heard from John (from the Young House Love Podcast) that there is a search engine that automatically searches for coupon codes for you! I haven't tried it myself but if you use the Chrome browser it's a free extension called <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/honey/bmnlcjabgnpnenekpadlanbbkooimhnj?hl=en-US">honey</a>. Apparently when you hit the 'honey' button at check out it automatically applies any available discounts. I've got it installed and ready to do some test runs on it just in time for Christmas online shopping! I'll keep you posted!</div>
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Another item made possible with the use of coupon codes were my lamps from <a href="https://www.atgstores.com/products/view.aspx?sku=9970893">ATG Stores</a>. Now Im not going to lie, <strike>most</strike> all of my lamps have come from Target but when I was pricing them out this time I realized that after paying arround $40/base and then another $20/shade I was looking at $120 for two lamps and that just seemed crazy to me. Plus, my selection was much more limited at Target. So when ATG Stores sent out a code for $100 off $200 I swooped in and got the lamps of my dreams for $100 and free shipping. </div>
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Since the code I used expired, ATG Stores has created a new code for you guys to get in on some sweet deals! So, use code <b>GIFT100</b> for $100 off an order of $249 or more! (Expires 1/31/16). Surely there's something you've been eyeing...</div>
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<b>Tip #3 : When Possible DIY!</b></div>
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I know not everyone is crafty or wants to get their hands dirty so to speak. But with a little elbow grease and some creativity the cost savings can't be beat! </div>
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The shining star of the room no doubt is the Built In Bookcases. </div>
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This was the mecca of all DIY's. With some Ikea Billy bookcases and a whole lot of lumber we turned a boring wall into a showstopper. We paid about $300 in lumber, $50 in paint, and $300 for the Ikea bookcases so roughly $650 for the built in wall. I can't even imagine how much it would have cost to hire this out but my guess is in the thousands. Now, if it weren't for my handy husband I don't know what I would have done because I know I couldn't have built it! But, if you or someone in your family or circle of friends is handy and willing to tackle something like this the cost savings are huge! You may have to sway them with good food...</div>
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Another DIY we did for the room was our Anthropologic Knock Off Curtains. I'm working on the full tutorial for that to have ready for you next week, but the original curtain was $150 panel (on sale) for the size I needed. $300 for the pair was a bit steep for me on this project...</div>
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So with a little help from my friend over at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZengsLaceAndMore">Zengs Lace and More</a> I was given 14 yards of lace to complete the Anthro look. So with that, some $35 ikea curtain panels, and a little Rit Dye my knock off version turned out gorgeous and ended up costing around $100 for the pair! That's a $200 savings I was happy to take home to the bank. </div>
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I can't tell you how many items on my bookshelf came from the end caps of Target. I would pick up frames, decorative items, and fabrics with each trip with a savings of 30%-40% on each item. Purchasing these items slowly over time fit my overall budget but it does require a certain patience! Target's bullseye can definitely tempt you with alllllll the things but sneak to the back on the aisle you'll find some great deals!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-38953300660143883512016-11-16T05:30:00.000-08:002016-11-16T05:30:32.463-08:0015 Inspiring Room Makeover from the One Room Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm so excited to team up with 15 other bloggers to bring you a round up of some awesomely spectacular spaces completed for the One Room Challenge. So if you're ready from some serious room inspiration- grab a cup of coffee and settle in. Prepare to be inspired!<br />
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Oh, and if you're just joining me for the first time, Hi! I'm Colette and I blog about DIY/Home Decor/ and all the ways you can transform your life with a can of gold spray paint! So thanks for stopping by!<br />
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The Mother/Daughter due at 2 Bees in a Pod created the most cozy and fantastic space all within a shed! Do you believe it?! It's seriously like a mini home complete with bar!<br />
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<a href="http://2beesinapod.com/2016/11/10/one-room-challenge-shed-reveal/" target="_blank">She Shed Makeover</a> - 2 Bees in a Pod<img alt="orc-2-bees-in-a-pod" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4582" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-2-Bees-in-a-Pod.jpg" height="700" width="467" /><br />
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Amanda from 'A Crafted Passion' turned her daughter's room into the sweetest little lavender and teal paradise with tons of style...and storage! </div>
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<a href="http://acraftedpassion.com/toddler-chic-bedroom-reveal/" target="_blank">Toddler Chic Bedroom</a> - A Crafted Passion<img alt="orc-a-crafted-passion" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4583" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-A-Crafted-Passion.jpg" height="700" width="468" /><br />
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Robin from 'A Home to Grow Old In' turned her basic bathroom into a chic farmhouse space complete with shiplap! Joanna Gaines would be proud.<br />
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<a href="http://ahometogrowoldin.com/2016/11/10/farmhouse-powder-room-makeover/" target="_blank">Farmhouse Powder Room</a> - A Home to Grow Old In<img alt="orc-a-home-to-grow-old-in" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4584" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-A-Home-to-Grow-Old-In.jpg" height="700" width="467" /><br />
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Are you up for a little drama and glam? Then head to Brittany's blog 'Moder Multi-Use Space! She has tons of DIY's and that fantastic dramatic wall. It's definitely one to see!<br />
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<a href="http://www.bybrittanygoldwyn.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-modern-multi-use-space/" target="_blank">Modern Multi-Use Space</a> - By Brittany Goldwyn<img alt="orc-by-brittany-goldwyn" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4585" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-by-Brittany-Goldwyn.jpg" height="700" width="540" /><br />
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Kim from 'Knock it off Kim' created a play room haven! A space for kids and adults to enjoy! There is so much style and pattern packed into this space, its a classic!<br />
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<a href="http://www.knockitoffkim.com/2016/11/fall-2016-one-room-challenge-reveal.html" target="_blank">Eclectic Game Room Makeover</a> - Knock if Off Kim <img alt="orc-knock-it-off-kim" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4586" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-Knock-it-Off-Kim-550x369.jpg" height="369" width="550" /><br />
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My sweet sweet fried Sara from 'Making Joy and Pretty Things' outdid herself on her shared boys bedroom! It's packed with storage, creativity, and tons of style. There's a cement tile upgrade on her fireplace that you don't want to miss!<br />
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<a href="http://www.makingjoyandprettythings.com/one-room-challenge-week-6-a-shared-boys-bedroom-reveal-plus-an-exciting-announcement/" target="_blank">Modern and Colorful Shared Boys Bedroom</a> - Making Joy and Pretty Things<img alt="orc-making-joy-and-pretty-things" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4587" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-Making-Joy-and-Pretty-Things-550x366.jpg" height="366" width="550" /><br />
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What girl wouldn't want to hang out in a room with a fun ceiling, gold chandelier, and graphic wallpapered closet turned workspace? It's beyond chic. Check out Amy from 'My Life From Home's Teen Hangout!<br />
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Jenny from 'Refresh Living' created the sweetest little girls space complete with a homemade macrame curtain feature! You have to check it out!<br />
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<a href="http://www.refreshliving.us/2016/11/trees-shared-girls-bedroom.html" target="_blank" title="Up in the Trees Shared Girls’ Bedroom | One Room Challenge (Week 6 – The Final Reveal)">Eclectic Vintage Girls' Shared Bedroom</a> - Refresh Living<img alt="It is possible to create shared kids' bedrooms even in small homes and small rooms! Lofting the bed is such a great way to save space, and it looks amazing too!" class="aligncenter wp-image-4570" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/shared-kids-bedroom-with-DIY-lofted-bed-and-stenciled-wall-3.jpg" height="699" width="466" /><br />
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Hey this is me! But look at those built-ins #pinchme<br />
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<a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-formal-living-room.html" target="_blank">Glam Formal Living Room</a> - Restyle it Wright<img alt="orc-restyle-it-wright" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4589" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-Restyle-it-Wright.jpg" height="700" width="467" /><br />
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Maria from 'Simple Nature Decor Blog' created a natural inspired multi-purpose space you just have to check out. There are some amazing farmhouse style shelves hanging out in there...<br />
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Nicki from 'Sweet Parrish Place' added tons of personality to her kids guest bathroom!<br />
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<a href="http://www.sweetparrishplace.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-week-6-kids-guest.html" target="_blank">Polished Casual Kids Guest Bathroom</a> - Sweet Parrish Place<img alt="orc-sweet-parrish-place" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4591" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-Sweet-Parrish-Place.jpg" height="700" width="418" /><br />
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Joy from 'The Aspiring Home' created not only one but two spaces! The wood accent wall with gold details is no doubt one of my favorites!<br />
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<a href="http://www.theaspiringhome.com/one-room-challenge-week-6-reveal-day/" target="_blank">Eclectic Powder Room</a> - The Aspiring Home<img alt="orc-the-aspiring-home" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4592" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-The-Aspiring-Home-550x550.jpg" height="550" width="550" /><br />
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Oh my gosh wait until you see this bedroom from Linda at 'The Home I create'. That gorgeous rug, gold and lucite details, and all the sweet personal touches- this bedroom is one to see!<br />
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<a href="http://www.thehomeicreate.com/one-room-challenge-orc-master-bedroom-reveal/" target="_blank">Glam & Colorful Master Bedroom</a> - The Home I Create<img alt="orc-the-home-i-create" class="aligncenter size-wcstandard wp-image-4593" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-The-Home-I-Create-550x365.jpg" height="365" width="550" /><br />
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April from 'Uncookie Cutter' created a super mod space thats spa like in every way.<br />
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BonBon from 'Farmhouse 40' updated her master bedroom to reflect true farmhouse style down to the sliding barn door!<br />
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<a href="http://www.farmhouse40.com/farmhouse-master-bedroom-orc-week-6/" target="_blank">Farmhouse Master Bedroom</a> - Farmhouse 40<img alt="orc-farmhouse-40" class="aligncenter wp-image-4596" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ORC-Farmhouse-40-550x825.jpg" height="701" width="467" /><br />
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You guy's won't believe what Jenny from 'Paint Yourself a Smile' did to her sons bedroom! It's full of whimsy and art and it's truly something unique.<br />
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<a href="http://paintyourselfasmile.com/2016/11/13/pop-art-bedroom-reveal/" target="_blank">Pop Art Teen Bedroom</a> - Paint Yourself a Smile<img alt="pop-art-teen-bedroom-1" class="aligncenter wp-image-4600" src="http://www.refreshliving.us/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pop-art-teen-bedroom-1-550x825.jpg" height="706" width="470" /></div>
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You can see hundreds of other amazing room makeovers, completed in only 6 weeks, completed as part of the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/11/vq10i6x68qqw38f81184acsp4998yv" target="_blank">One Room Challenge at Calling it Home</a>.<br />
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Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you found something inspirational...I know I did!<br />
I'll be back later this week with my tips on how to decorate a room on a budget! Have a great day!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-76382204835925784242016-11-10T04:26:00.002-08:002016-11-13T14:10:35.715-08:00One Room Challenge| Formal Living Room REVEALWelcome back to Week 6 of the One Room Challenge hosted by Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a>. You can see our initial plans <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1-formal-living.html">here</a> and the following weeks here: <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-2-paint-molding.html">2</a>/ <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-3-prep-and-paint.html">3</a>/ <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-4-devils-in-prep.html">4</a>/ <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/11/one-room-challenge-week-5-built-in.html">5</a>. <br />
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And we've been slowly chipping away at this vision for what feels like decades. Super dramatic right? I can honestly say that our new space is beautiful and ready for her debut...just barely.</div>
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What a difference one week can make let alone six! Our progress was slow...painfully slow sometimes...but that's real life peeps. We are a two-person show and this is the reality of renovating on a budget of time and resources. I'm SUPER proud of us! This challenge has challenged me (see what I did there) in so many ways...but I guess thats why they call it a challenge huh? I'm normally one to let a room slowly evolve all with a general vision in my head. In this case, items remained wrapped and boxed until reveal day and I was forced to see them only in my brain! </div>
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Are there things we would have done differently? Absolutely. But that's live and learn for ya. Here are just a few things: </div>
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<li>We painted the walls prior to building the built-in. And saw dust was literally everywhere in that room. Now we could have avoided this by my husband working in the garage, but he had to make a million cuts which have taken a million trips so in the long run it was easier to cut in the room. So, in hind-sight we would have built the built-ins first and then painted the rest of the room. Wiping down all that saw dust was oh so fun. </li>
<li>I'm not sure purchasing the Ikea bookcases was essential in this built in plan. Home Depot sells sheets of melamine if we were set on using that material. We encountered some limitations in using the Billy Bookcases that was specific to our set up. The base my husband built was level, however, the bookcases were not level. So when we placed them on the base there were some major adjustments that needed to be made to ensure they were straight. Also, from a cost perspective. We are going to do a detailed built-in post and I'll compare prices on purchasing the materials for the built ins that resemble the Ikea Billy system.</li>
<li>ALLOW MORE TIME. Just when you think you have your timeline and schedule figured out-double it. That will be your more accurate time. Because, hey life happens. </li>
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Here's what I LOVE most about this space. All the handiwork that went into so many of our projects. My husband built those built ins with his own two hands and countless sleepless nights...I'm amazed by his talent and precision. Our behind the sofa table? That was built my best friend who swooped in to save me from a total meltdown. </div>
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The Anthropologie Knock-Off Curtains were a last minute DIY. The lace was hand dyed by yours truly with the assistance of a sweet friend of mine who also sewed the lace trim on. Oh, and she made me two gorgeous pillows that are professional quality.<br />
My dad came into town and stayed up until 2 am helping paint, caulk, and clean. How did I get so lucky to have such amazing people in my life?! Truly humble. <br />
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Look at those beautiful lace curtains! I'll do a detailed DIY on those in a later post but I chatted about them a bit in Week 5. Huge thanks to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZengsLaceAndMore?ref=search_shop_redirect">Anna from Zengs Lace and More</a> for the lace!</div>
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Amazing artwork is by <a href="http://www.parimastudio.com/">Parima Studio</a>. It really is the inspiration for the whole room. The color palette with it's blues, pinks, and golds was so chic and fantastic I just had to have it front and center! So thank you Patricia for this fantastic piece! You can find yours <a href="http://parimastudio.com/products/emmi">here</a>.</div>
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Hollie at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckOnHue">Stuck On Hue</a> did such an amazing job on these floral pillows. They were the perfect expression of my color palette in my signature print...florals! She was fantastic to work with, I highly recommend her shop!</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">This gorgeous velvet couch was from my sponsor for this challenge, </span><a href="http://www.atgstores.com/" style="text-align: center;">ATG Stores</a><span style="text-align: center;">. It's soft, chic, and oh so Parisian. I LOVE IT! The perfect place to kick my feet up and enjoy a cup of coffee...or two. My daughter is looking forward to this being her new favorite reading spot- who could blame her! </span><br />
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The rug I selected from <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/">Rugs USA</a> was just perfect. I worried it would be too blue but once I had it all together I was giddy! So, thank you RUGS USA for supporting me over here at this fancy ol blog of mine.</div>
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These gorgeous velvet and gold pillows are from Therese at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThereseMarieDesigns">Therese Marie Designs</a>. She was such a gem to work with as I teetered back and forth on the look I was going for. Her collection of pillows are sophisticated and playful and her work was exquisite. So definitely check out her shop to see all she has to offer!</div>
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I can't thank my sponsors enough for their gracious donations and support. Everyone has been so wonderful to work with! While I wanted to crawl into a hole sometimes during this challenge the results speak for themselves. It's the room of my dreams!</div>
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It's so beautiful at night. I can't help but sit and feel so grateful to have a place like this to call home. None of this would be possible without the support of my husband, who truly made this room happen and who continues to support me and make all my built-in dreams come true!</div>
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There are a few special blogger friends I have to give a shout out to! You girls were my sounding board when I needed to vent, whine, or celebrate. I couldn't have made it through this challenge without your endless support and encouragement! So here's to Cristy from <a href="http://www.wcollectiveinteriors.com/">W Collective Interiors</a> who did a killer living room update and Sarah from <a href="http://www.makingjoyandprettythings.com/">Making Joy and Pretty Things</a> who did a combined boys room for her One Room Challenge and Rebecca from <a href="http://www.inspiredlifeinteriors.com/">Inspired Life Interiors</a> who did the most beautiful bathroom makeover. Love ya girls!! </div>
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Grab a cup of coffee and head over to see the other 200+ bloggers who also made amazing transformations <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog">here</a>. Huge thanks also to Linda from <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a> for hosting this challenge! </div>
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<i>Couch provided by <a href="https://www.atgstores.com/">ATG Stores</a>. Artwork provided by <a href="http://www.parimastudio.com/">Parima Studio</a>. Lace for DIY curtains provided by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZengsLaceAndMore">Zengs Lace and More</a>. Velvet pillows provided by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThereseMarieDesigns">Therese Marie Designs</a>. Rug provided at a discount from <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/">Rugs USA</a>. Floral pillows provided at a discount from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckOnHue?ref=search_shop_redirect">Stuck on Hue</a>. </i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pWAQ0QE6zBXfyTmXUXQOCdFGkiVC1RQXd-KjMBerQqzlz9W_89SOTDUp7hCq5CwMWlXW22cJ_f1MCVoKEDSj2zZtA8KD2-GChPu0pQ_EsX8baQyc9PxJNJt_e3kw8YCDxzjIFNuQSl0/s1600/orcsponsors-2-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4pWAQ0QE6zBXfyTmXUXQOCdFGkiVC1RQXd-KjMBerQqzlz9W_89SOTDUp7hCq5CwMWlXW22cJ_f1MCVoKEDSj2zZtA8KD2-GChPu0pQ_EsX8baQyc9PxJNJt_e3kw8YCDxzjIFNuQSl0/s640/orcsponsors-2-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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Ever have a candle that happens to be in a cool jar that you want to re-use once the wax has been used? No, just me? My hoarder potential may be showing a bit...oops! But, I have a feeling I'm not alone on this given the oodles of how-to's on the subject of 'how to remove wax from a used candle'. </div>
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So, one of my all time favorite scents is the Capri Blue candle from Anthropologie. If you haven't had the chance to get a whiff, boy are you missing out! (They even make a ginormous version thats about $200 and I'm tempted every time to buy it for a lifetime supply of this scent). You can buy the 'capri blue' candle it a variety of containers and they are all save-worthy. </div>
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Gorgeous right? I don't know about you but when I spend anywhere from $18-$28 on a candle the idea of throwing away a perfectly good jar seems crazy! As crazy as spending that much on a candle! </div>
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So, I may or may not have about 4 versions of the capri blue floating around my house- one of which is the mercury glass version.</div>
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So when the candle was no longer able to burn, I decided to clean out the wax to reuse as a pretty jar for who knows what. My quick Pinterest search to clean out wax said to boil water and pour into the jar-let cool-then remove the wax that will float to the top once cooled. </div>
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So, that's what I did. </div>
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And that's where this plan deviates. As the water was sitting in the jar, I noticed crackles along the inside and realized the "mercury" or foil from inside the jar was cracking and peeling. Not the look I was going for. I wanted to maintain the mercury look. So, I decided to give it some time to see what would happen. Annnnnd it just got more crackly. </div>
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So after an hour the water had cooled and the wax was hard and floating at the top. I took a fork (fancy right?) and threw away the wax and poured out the water and much of the foil was coming out with it. Then I took a sponge and some dish soap and scrubbed a bit and all of the foil came out and I was left with a beautiful glass jar! Who knew! </div>
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I love that you can see all the detailed etching in the glass once the foil was removed. Think of the endless possibilities for this cute little container.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">corral jewelry</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">cotton ball holder</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">hold momentos like beach glass or sea shells from vacations</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">vase for real or faux florals</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">corral nail polish or makeup</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">fill with sand and place a pillar candle </li>
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<i>You can see our initial plans <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1-formal-living.html">here</a> and the following weeks here: <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-2-paint-molding.html">Week 2</a>/ <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-3-prep-and-paint.html">Week 3</a>/ <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-4-devils-in-prep.html">Week 4</a>.</i><br />
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Oh boy are we feeling the stress around here!! We had several hiccups along the way this week and I'm just keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed that this room comes together the way I envisioned. Our room without a doubt has a long way to go before our reveal next Thursday, so here's to chugging along. Hey, I help deliver babies so I can handle a little room renovation stress right? Riiiiight.<br />
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You know what else didn't help this week? THE WORLD SERIES! We are a Chicago sports fan family and wouldn't you know it the Cubs made history this week in a game 7-10 inning-kinda way. So, while I'm so happy for them it wasn't awesome for our room. How could the husband possibly do any work with that going on?! (insert eye roll).<br />
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So last week I left you with the built-ins looking like this:<br />
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And then we added the frame for the soffit. And be we of course I mean my husband.</div>
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This beast is solid folks. As in if I were tall enough I could use it as monkey bars. Will anything be hanging from it though? Nope. The husband is just super thorough and meticulous and wanted to ensure it wasn't going anywhere. </div>
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Keep in mind though 1) I'm short and 2) We have 10 ft ceilings and 3) I work nights so I always look that fancy. </div>
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I know, it doesn't look like much--But what you're seeing is about 18 trips to home depot, sleepless nights, and a lot of stressin. The bookcases are built, the backs are painted, and we are ready to install them onto the base. Then it's add all the decorative trim and paint. No sweat right? Hence the major stressin'.</div>
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In non built-in news, we've hit some DIY road blocks. Part of the living room plan includes some craigslist chair makeovers that needed a good makeover. My mom graciously agreed to venture into new territory and sew some new cushions for me. </div>
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Well, with the hustle and bustle of her job, a vacation to Florida, and a hefty learning curve on this project she felt it best I look into a professional. So, I scrambled and found a local upholster and I begged and pleaded for him to get this done within a very short time period. He agreed and they are still there as we speak. Sooo not the worst hiccup in the world but could have been disaterous had I not found someone! Also quite costly (Shhh, don't tell my Mom!). </div>
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My other snafu was with my DIY linen/lace Anthropologie knock off curtains. My plan is to recreate this look for a fraction of the cost:</div>
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So after searching and searching I was unable to find wide cotton lace that would be able to be shipped in time. But what I did find was a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZengsLaceAndMore?ref=l2-shopheader-name">Sweet Store</a> on Etsy with a beautiful poly/blend lace that had the width and detail I was looking for. Anna from Zengs Lace and More was such a pleasure to work with and sponsored the lace for this DIY project. So, if you're in the market for lace trim I definitely recommend checking out her selection...and shipping was so fast! </div>
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Here's where the problem came in. My plan was to dye this lace with Rit Dye to create the blue ombre look. Well, I had never dyed anything before so this was already out of my league. My initial attempt at dying with the 'navy blue' Rit dye ended up in turning my test piece of lace purple. Sooooo, fail. By about my fourth attempt I had gotten the color right and the lace absorbed the dye beautifully. </div>
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The ombre was looking perfect and the color stopped exactly where I wanted. But the longer it say the more the dye crept up the lace and into the top where I wanted it to remain white. So, I'm having to forego my perfectionistic ways and embrace the uneven-ness. It's a more boho-chic vibe with the imperfections. So, here's a sneak peak:</div>
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Does it look like the Antrho curtain? Nah. Is it so pretty and romantic? Yes! </div>
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And my other struggle for the week has been finding a frame for my new <a href="http://parimastudio.com/products/emmi">Parima Studio Art</a>. So my art piece is 16x16 and I want a matted frame. So, off to Hobby Lobby I went to order a custom frame and non-reflective glass. Things were looking great until they told me it wouldn't be ready until November 12! Yah, that's not going to work. So, back to the drawing board. The only frame they had in stock was 24x24 and black. No shock that I want gold. So I decided I would spray the frame even though this isn't my preferred choice. Hobby Lobby will be able to add the 4 inch mat and switch out the glass for me for a small fee. I even looked online for a 24x24 inch gold frame and it doesn't exist...like anywhere. Well it does, but not for less than a $100 and not within a reasonable time frame. So, we'll see how this goes. </div>
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Now is where the fun begins! Decorating, adding all the details, and watching the room really come to life! Don't let my excitement fool you- I'm super stressed! Will it get done in time? Will everything look good together? Did I make the right color choices?! SO MUCH. </div>
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Here's what I do know. The husband and I will be having a big ol celebratory steak dinner after this room is done. And maybe a whole bottle of wine. Or maybe we won't be speaking. Anything's possible people. </div>
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HUGE thank you to my sponsors for this challenge and all the beautiful pieces! </div>
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See you at the reveal! And don't forget to check out the other amazing participants <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/11/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-5">here</a>!</div>
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If you're just joining me (HI!) and you can start with our initial plans <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1-formal-living.html">here</a>.<br />
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I wish I could say we've made HUGE progress, but we are still slow and steady. That's okay...it WILL get done. Mr. Wright (aka the husband) has been working hard on plans for our shining star of the room, the built ins. After many tweaks, revisions, and trips to the hardware store later he has a plan and is building and making cuts as I write!<br />
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Because we're weeks away from the reveal it's SO important we order all. the. things. to ensure enough time for processing and shipping. So finalizing our built in plans was a must so that we could order our picture light's (and many other things) to go above the bookcases. Lemme tell you figuring that out was no small feat...<br />
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LOVE! Our built ins are composed of 5 Ikea Billy Bookcases of varying width which posed a challenge in determining how many lights we needed. One above each bookcase? 3? 4?<br />
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Here's a reminder of where the built ins are going-<br />
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Because I had already selected the lights I knew their exact dimensions (14 inches). We also knew the dimensions of our bookcases as well as the space between so my husband taped a skeleton draft of the bookcase and light's with the painters tape to see our options. </div>
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<b>Option A</b>: 3 lights with the center light center to the unit</div>
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<b>Option C:</b> Light above each bookcase and a center light</div>
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So after weighing each option and phoning a friend we decided on good ol option A. I liked the cost savings of only having to purchase 3 lights and aesthetically I liked having a center light. So that meant option B was out (no center). And while Option C also had a center light it would have been about $60 more expensive and visually looked cluttered. Hey, that $60 savings is another accessory or two for the room! </div>
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Another super important decision in the ol built in was 'what the heck color am I going to paint the backs?'. I had narrowed down my choices to either a light pink, blue, or grayish black but from there I was stumped. So, I turned to a sweet friend of mine to do a little photoshop magic for me. I just needed to SEE these options and Pinterest was failing me. Does no one in blog land have the back of their bookcases painted pink?! (Thank you Lora from <a href="http://www.craftivitydesigns.com/">Craftivity Designs</a> for my images). </div>
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(Bookcase courtesy of <a href="http://www.centsationalgirl.com/">Centsational Girl</a>).</div>
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Actually 'seeing' this decision was sooooo much better for my brain! I was easily able to rule out the pink. It's sweet but not the vibe I'm going for in this space. </div>
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Then there were two...and boy was this hard. I really loved the navy against the white shelf. I know I'll have lots of gold accents which will sit beautiful against the navy. But the same is true for the moody grey/black.</div>
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Peppercorn!! My gut was telling me to choose this color and that's what I did. Funny thing is I must have an affinity for it because once I brought it home I realized I have a credenza painted in this exact color. No joke.</div>
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I went with this color because there are a lot of blue accents in this room. I worried blue on the bookcase also would overwhelm the space. Peppercorn seemed like the perfect marriage of the glossy black chairs, the blue accents, and the blush throughout the space. I'm so excited to see it all together!</div>
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Here she is 1 coat down. It was cold in that garage so one coat was all she got for now. </div>
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The back of the IKEA billy bookcases were surprisingly easy to paint-I worried the paint would just slip right off. I used the all purpose enamel line from Sherwin Williams and a purdy roller and it went on great. If you know that you're going to end up painting/wallpapering/adding fabric to the back of your bookcases this is the way to go! Doing this work prior to assembly makes life so much easier. </div>
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Meanwhile the husband was hard at work prepping the hardwood floor for the base of the built in.</div>
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Why are we cutting away the floor you may ask? Well, I asked my husband the same question so I could tell you all! Let me tell you...he does NOT like me to questions his ways in these matters. And that's okay, because whatever he does always turns out amazing. But, the answer in this case is that eventually we want to replace the floors with a higher quality hardwood. Annnnnd no one wants to rip out this bad boy we're about to put in so he thought we'd save a step by just installing it right on the sub floor. And there you have it. </div>
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So where are we now? Installing the base for the built ins!</div>
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How is that being done? I have zero idea. The husband promised me a step by step to share with you all when he's done---so until then "trust the process". </div>
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And that my friends is the makings of the base. We'll be putting fiberboard in the front and painting it all white to match the bookshelves and then adding decorative picture rail molding. My poor husband was up until at least 3 am making this happen. Love him.</div>
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That's all for now! By week 5 I'm hoping to call these built ins DONE!</div>
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And don't forget to head to ATG (one of our gracious sponsors) for a pretty sweet deal! With coupon code OneRoom100 you can take $100 off your order of $199 or more! I know there is something else surely your new room is dying to have, why not save $100! That's like a free lamp! </div>
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It's no secret that I love gold spray paint, pink, and floral fabrics. And not just any floral fabric...the kind that only exists in my own head that's impossible to find or costs a zillion dollars a yard. Sigh. <br />
So, I thought it would be fun and maybe helpful to round up some of my favorites in one nifty little post to take some of the search work out for you. So brace yourself folks, this is a super girly and oh so chic round up of my favorite floral fabrics. <br />
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Let's face it, when you think 'floral' sometimes the image reminsecent of your grandma's couch from the '80s comes to mind. Okay, maybe that's just my brain. But florals can go so wrong so easily if the color and pattern aren't quite right.<br />
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I mean no offense if this kinda fabric is your thang...<br />
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I was on the hunt for a pattern that was a bit bold, carried my color palette throughout the design, and was a high quality fabric. The hardest part was finding this dream fabric that fit my color palette! This hardworking piece had to mesh well with my existing fabric choices, wall color, art, and built in bookcase color. <br />
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But maybe I'm a bit backwards in my thinking.<br />
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Some people say to select your fabric first and pull your color palette from their. However, I had my heart set on <a href="http://parimastudio.com/products/emmi">this art print</a> that really set the tone for the room. So, I was sort of coming at this from the back end. But, there is a happy ending to this story because I did indeed find my missing piece and a BONUS fabric that I'm just dying to get my hands on for another room in my house. Win-Win!<br />
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Without further ado my favorite floral fabric round up!<br />
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My first picks are definitely on the bold side. But I LOVE each one in the right room and setting. <br />
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I mean gorgeous right? Bright, bold, and definitely not your grandmother's florals!</div>
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Now for a bit more delicate take on the floral trend:</div>
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I almost selected this fabric but I worried it wouldn't arrive in time, but it will be oh so perfect in my living room. I literally gasped when I ran across it online.</div>
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So friends that's the round up for today! Hope you found a swoon-worthy floral fabric. What was your favorite? Bold? Soft? Oh, I love them ALL. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02944715336750251771noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2543642396710382984.post-37114654638775781612016-10-20T04:13:00.000-07:002016-10-20T04:27:53.351-07:00One Room Challenge Week 3| Prep and PaintHi there!<br />
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Welcome to week 3 of our one room challenge hosted by Linda of <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling it Home</a>. Only 3 weeks left...Eeeeeeeek. You can see our initial plans <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1-formal-living.html">here</a> and last weeks update <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-2-paint-molding.html">here</a>.<br />
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Well...I'd hoped to have more done this week but I'll take the small wins! We may or may not be the type of people who finish at the 11th hour. In our previous house, just minutes before the realtor photographer came we were installing toilets and bathroom cabinets so.....yah. That's kinda how we roll. But thats life right! We have busy kids, hockey carpools, full times jobs, and the occasional couch snuggle party so we do what we can when we can!<br />
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So I talked last week about choosing the perfect paint color (SW Crushed Ice). Well, both coats are up on the wall and I'm still so happy about that decision!! It's the perfect shade of yumminess. <br />
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My husband just finished the last coat last night so here we are!<br />
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You'll notice the one wall is still green...that's because our built ins will be covering that wall top to bottom so why waste good paint?</div>
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We put the plastic tarp up to hopefully reduce dust from being allllll over this house! Also my job is to remove the blue tape, I'd say someone is slacking.</div>
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We also had a wild date night where we roamed the aisles of Home Depot and scoured all the materials for our built ins. Are we wild and crazy or what? </div>
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I'm both excited and terrified at the thought of these built ins but I'm just going to breathe in and breathe out...one step at a time. Here's to hoping there aren't too many snafu's along the way...project built ins begins this weekend!</div>
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The other area that I am definitely responsible for is the design and decor. And in this area we did hit a bit of a snafu so it seems. </div>
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When I began dreaming up my plan for the room one thing that never wavered was the curtains I wanted to use. I knew the minute I saw them they were perfect. </div>
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They were like a pink tulle puffy skirt and oh so fancy. I so needed them and their feminine self. But, sadly I just couldn't make them work and here's why.</div>
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Clearly we have some tall windows in here...which I love and they are beautiful. However, trying to find a window treatment to both satisfy the height/budget/and overall design was not easy. If I ordered the traditional 86" curtains they would sit underneath those upper windows which is overall not so bad. But unfortunately there is nothing to attach a center support bracket to with stand the weight of the curtains and we'd be left with a bowing curtain rod. Not okay. Where the arrow is pointing is part of the wood blinds and its plastic..not a piece of molding like it looks. So, i'll just order curtains to go above the whole window right? Enter sad face. The pink curtains of my dreams don't come in that length. <br />
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So back to the drawing board with little time to spare and a dwindling budget. In my search for 108" curtains I came across these beauties from Anthropologie.<br />
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Totally different than the girly pink ones I had picked out but something about them caught my attention. And so did the price tag...$200/panel! Sigh. But the closer I looked at them the more I thought I could DIY them and that is exactly what I'm going to do! How hard could it be right? Some linen, lace, and dye and we have ourselves the knock off DIY of the century! </div>
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So, if you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/restyleitwright">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/restyleitwright">Facebook</a>, you know I recently chatted about a crazy awesome opportunity to hang out at West Elm here in Grand Rapids over the weekend. And by hang out I mean gather a group of my friends, family, and followers and talk about how to style bookcases and coffee tables! It was a pinch me moment. So HUGE thank you to Kristen over at West Elm for inviting me and giving us the warmest welcome.<br />
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I'm going to give you a cliff's notes version of our little chat to give you some tips and tricks for an easy-no-fail-guide to style a simple bookcase. <br />
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So, we started with <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/rustic-modular-16-bookshelf-h962/?pkey=cliving-room-bookcases%7Cbookcases">this bookcase</a> from West Elm.<br />
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It's about 7 feet tall and has 6 fixed shelves...the perfect size to add to your home to show off your personality and accessories! </div>
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The first step in accessorizing a bookcase is to determine your color palette. We all have colors that we are drawn to that we incorporate into our home. Maybe you have all neutral walls and like to accessorize with bold colors. Or you like to have bold colors on your wall but enjoy accessories that are white or neutral. And if you're somewhere in between peruse Pinterest and find what color palette's you're drawn to and narrow it down to about 3 or 4 colors that complement each other. Even find a piece of fabric of pillow that you're drawn to and draw colors from there that you want to stay cohesive throughout your home.</div>
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Fun Tip: Go to the hardware store and pick up paint chips of colors you have in your home and some coordinating colors that you like and hole punch them. Slip them onto a key ring and keep them with you when you shop as a reference. Less buyers remorse and returns and the bonus of feeling more confident in your purchasing decision! </div>
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For the purposes of this style I went with varying shades of blue with metallic accents (gold of course) and pops of pink. </div>
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<b>Essential Bookcase Item #1: Decorative Elements</b><br />
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This is where you're personality and color palette can really shine. Choose items that vary in size, texture, and shape. This is the most important element of the bookcase and why I chose it first. I rounded up items that I used for this styling and substituted those not available online. I'll show you how I used these throughout the bookcase.<br />
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These elements made up the first two shelves. The sculptural orbs were the perfect color and size and filled up the first shelf beautifully. </div>
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On the second shelf I added a dinner plate along with two metallic vases. The plate was the pop of color I was looking for and added height while the two metallic vases balanced the shelf. The fun thing about using plates is that you can change them out with the season! If you want to bring in lighter spring like colors simply switch out the plate. Keep your eyes peeled at estate sales, thrift stores, and places like West Elm for unique plates that fit your style and color palette. </div>
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<b>Essential Bookcase Item #2: Books</b></div>
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I know, a no brainer right? I LOVE using books as decor throughout my home and a bookcase of course is no exception...its a must have! Now what kind of books you ask? Well, any hardcover book will work. The key is to find books that vary in size and super bonus if the spine of the book fits your color palette. I always remove the book cover to reveal the color underneath, so don't be fooled it the paper cover doesn't work with your color.</div>
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I brought some books from home but you can find them anywhere! Budget bookstores, thrift stores, estate sales, clearance sections, amazon, and of course book stores. They are one of my favorite things to collect, especially design books. Have some books where the spine colors don't match your color palette? No problem! Just turn them around and have the pages facing out. You'll still get the depth and texture. </div>
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Throughout this style I alternated between laying the books on the left side and right side of the shelves as well as centered. This creates balance again so that one side of the shelf doesn't feel too book heavy. Of course placing the books vertical with bookends is a great option too. </div>
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You'll notice I added another decorative element onto this shelf. I placed a gold frog paperweight onto the books to create another layer but you could place any decorative element here. A vase, bowl, or candle would be great here too. I think the frog is cheeky and fun. Plus it's gold so win/win. </div>
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The acrylic pillar is seriously my favorite item on this whole shelf. I need him. </div>
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<b>Essential Item #3: Greenery and Florals (faux or real)</b></div>
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Doesn't everything look better with flowers? Now, it's probably not practical to have fresh flowers allllll the time but adding some version is definitely essential in bringing color and life. There are so many great faux options for succulents, air plants, silk flowers that you almost can't tell which is real! If you're bookcase isn't conducive to a live plant or maybe you have pets or small kids the faux option is the way to go. </div>
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I added a sweet little faux plant I found at Target on top of my acrylic pillar friend and it looks so sweet. I love the added green color which pairs great with the blue/gold tones. Even a little succulent or cactus would be cute too. </div>
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On this fourth shelf I added an acrylic tray with a vase of faux silk flowers. I LOVE the pop of pink they add and you can never go wrong with an acrylic tray. </div>
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I don't know about you, but I love having pictures of my loved ones strewn about the house. Place those pictures in a cute little frame and I'm a happy girl. A bookcase is the perfect place to display those pictures that make your heart happy. Or maybe it's not a picture but a postcard or favorite saying that you want to frame. This not only adds a personal touch but is also a great way to add more layers and height throughout the shelves. </div>
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What makes our home special and unique are the families and people who live in it. Decorating should incorporate all of that uniqueness. Have a favorite beach you and your family enjoy going to? Scoop up some sand and place it in a decorative jar. Collect beach glass? Place in a jar or shallow dish. Those frames and decorative bowls we talked about earlier are great for displaying personal mementos also. Place some Photo Booth photo strips into a decorative bowl. Have keys from your first house? Throw those into a bowl or tack onto a frame to display. </div>
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Last week I revealed our <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/10/one-room-challenge-week-1-formal-living.html">BIG PLANS</a> to makeover our formal living room as guest participants in the <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-1">One Room Challenge</a>. Six weeks to turn our blank slate into something functional and fabulous...which is thrilling and terrifying at the same time.<br />
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So this past week was dedicated to selecting our paint color (no easy feat), finalizing our built in plans, purchasing fabric, and selecting the perfect crown molding. <br />
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Riiiiiight. Pretty much the same. You may notice some blue tape on the floors and that my friends is how we map out a space. More on that in a few...<br />
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One of the most important decisions to make was the paint color. Paint can make or break a space and really set the tone for the room. I wanted to be absolutely sure I selected a color that would marry the various elements I had planned like the pink sofa, blue rug, glossy black chairs, and of course the metallic elements I would be adding throughout. I wanted the paint to really complement those elements and not compete. So, after careful consideration and hours pouring over my paint deck, I landed on Sherwin Williams Crushed Ice. <br />
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I actually had never considered this color before shockingly. But in my quest to find a grayish-beige I kept coming back to this color on the deck. I also love that it isn't a super popular color...I even had a hard time finding photographic examples. What I did manage to round up was gorgeous so I was even more certain I had made the right decision. </div>
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<a href="https://stylebyemilyhenderson.com/blog/the-curbly-bedroom-makeover/">Emily Henderson</a>/ <a href="http://kellymoorebag.com/blog/2012/08/poseys-new-room/">Kelly Moore Bag</a>/ <a href="http://www.guiaparadecorar.com/16-frescas-funcionales-literas-infantiles/">Guia Para Decorar</a></div>
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So this is really the shining star of the room...what I'm most nervous and excited about! I knew from the minute I walked through the house I wanted a built in look in this room. Now, we all know how expensive this can be. A custom built in can be in the thousands and that's just not something we were willing to spend. So, after countless hours and cups of coffee and a few brainstorming sessions with the husband we decided on a system that would be cost effective and fit within our dimensions. </div>
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A mixture of the Ikea Billy bookcase combined with a custom built frame and soffit would completely fill our 12 x10 foot wall with a fraction of the cost. </div>
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The husband and I took the measurements of this <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10323349/">Billy Bookcase</a> and this <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00263850/">Billy Bookcase</a> to map out our total bookcase width and depth.</div>
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By doing this we were able to see exactly how many bookcases we needed of each size to create the built ins. We also realized in doing this that our 10 ft ceilings would totally dwarf the whole system if we didn't create a base about 30in tall because these bookcases are only about 6.5 feet tall. Womp. Womp. This not only creates more work for us but also makes it difficult for me to visualize so I'm putting total faith in my husband on this one. (Don't let me down babe...just kidding...kind of). </div>
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Once we had the bookcase taped out it was important to measure out the area rug and I'm SO glad we did! The original rug I had selected was a foot too wide and would not have fit so this method saved my sanity and money. Both obvious wins. </div>
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Next we taped out where our new sofa was going to go as well as our accent chairs. This really helped us visually map out the space as well as the logistics of walking around furniture and through to the dining room. </div>
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We hit up the Detroit Ikea since we were near there for a hockey game and bought all our bookshelf fixins. Truth be told, I'm also an IKEA pro. I can be in and out of there in no time and I know exactly where everything is. If you're ever been to Ikea you know this is a big deal.</div>
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So I purchased a few Craiglist chairs for this space over the last few weeks and they are slowly but surely getting the makeover they deserve. </div>
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Now when it comes to upholstering I'm clueless. I can recover benches and use no sew methods to make curtains but that's my limit. So I did what any girl what do...I hired out my mom!</div>
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Of course <strike>we</strike> she couldn't even big to get started until I settled on a fabric...which felt as monumental as the paint color selection. After searching and searching I had finally settled on a fabric that I loved from <a href="http://www.minted.com/product/fabric/MIN-3DR-NFC/iron-gate?utm_source=pinterest">Minted</a>. But sadly at $32/yd this was going to be an expensive project. Hey, I saved so much money by scoring those chairs for a combined $60 but did I want to spend my savings on fabric? No way. So on a whim I searched the curtain selection at Target to see if any of their cotton/linen curtains had something to offer. And boy did I hit the jackpot! </div>
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I decided to go to a molding outlet local to my hometown because we had success in finding an inexpensive chair rail there before. This was a mecca for all things wood. Chair rails, base boards, crown, trim you name it they had it. So on a crisp Saturday while the rest of the world was picking apples and pumpkins my parents and I went wood picking. I narrowed down my selection to 2 options...one oak trim and the other pine but decided to go with the pine because it was taller and more decorative. </div>
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Thanks again to all Linda from <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/">Calling It Home</a> for hosting and my amazing sponsors! Also, be sure to check out all the other guest participants because there are some amazing room transformations going on. You can find them all <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-1">here</a>.</div>
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What is the One Room Challenge you might ask?<br />
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It's a 'holy mama we have 6 weeks to get this room done' challenge! Hundreds of other bloggers and I will be participating in making over a room from start to finish.<br />
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Every week on Thursday I will be linking to stages of the room as we paint, install, and DIY our little hearts out!<br />
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There are several rooms in our house that are definitely worthy of a complete overhaul but since we've been ferociously working on the main level of our home it seemed fitting to continue that momentum into our formal living room. This space is about as untouched as it gets...a blank canvas if you will.<br />
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Here are some move-in day pics.<br />
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Well. I've been pondering that same question since move-in day. I've jumped all over the place with this one. I've never had a formal living space and nothing about me or my family is formal...maybe a bit fancy but not formal. We are a hockey playing-on the couch eating-movie watching kind of peeps that enjoy a cozy lived in home. I wanted this room to be special though...the kind of room where I can sit in the morning with a cup of coffee and peruse Pinterest, where my daughter can curl up with her favorite book, and where all my favorite design elements come together in one fantastic space. </div>
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I've been tweaking our mood board for this space daily and I think I've narrowed it down to this:</div>
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In fact these colors can be seen all over our house and keep our spaces feeling cohesive and consistent. I like to think of this as the color palette of our home:</div>
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See those bookcases up there? Well, the husband and I have BIG plans to DIY those babies. A combination of Ikea bookcases and custom molding and other tweaks will help us create the shining star of the room. I'm even hoping to add in one of those fancy roller ladders to it because A) they are so cool and B) I'm short.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Add Crown Molding</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Furnish the room to make it warm and inviting</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">DIY behind the sofa table</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Create a space that we enjoy spending time in</li>
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Since the floors are in great condition (and will be largely covered with an area rug) we can begin our focus on the walls and ceiling. <br />
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And that's where this room makeover is going to kick off!<br />
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I'll be back next Thursday for an update on our space! Be sure to tune in every week to see this room evolve into the fabulous space I know it can be!<br />
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Also, be sure to check out the hundreds of other talented bloggers participating as guests in this challenge <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-guest-participants-week-1">here</a>.<br />
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For MAJOR design inspiration check out the 20 designers featured in this fun challenge! I'm talking swoon-worthy-jaw-dropping goodness over there. Check it out <a href="http://www.callingithome.com/blog/2016/10/one-room-challenge-fall-2016-week-1">here</a>.<br />
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Boy are you in for a great treat today! I've partnered with some friends and <a href="http://athome.com/">At Home</a> to bring you Fall Home Tours inspired by #myreason to decorate for the season. </div>
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Fall is one of those seasons that seems to bring such excitement. There is a pumpkin spice, cable knit sweater, and spiced apple cider frenzy that only this season can bring. I don't know about you but the cooler temperatures have me wanting to make our interiors nice and cozy to settle in for family movies around the fire. <br />
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A huge welcome to those visiting from the other bloggers in this fall tour hop! Hi and thanks for coming by! I'm Colette - A DIY girl at heart who loves gold, glam, and everything in between. We are slowly transforming our cookie cutter home one project at a time into something fantastic and unique. </div>
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Today I'll be sharing with our living room, dining area of the kitchen and our entryway (mostly because these are the areas of our house that are 90% complete). I love fall but the traditional colors of the season don't jive well in my house. I don't tend to decorate with orange, red, or yellow so adding those colors seasonly doesn't ring true to my style. But, why compromise your unique style just because you want to decorate for the holidays?! There are no rules peeps. I think gold, blush, and black can be incorporated into fall just as well as spring and summer. Here's a snapshot of my color palette for the season:</div>
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In the living room I switched out our pillows with these velvet gold studded ones that instantly added warmth with a hint of glam. The muted pastel floral pillows carry the color palette of the space all in one little spot. I LOVE them. </div>
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This linen and gold leather pillow was such a fantastic At Home find! The masculinity of the leather is such a fun play with the feminine floral pillow. The black and white striped throw is unexpected and funky. The fiddle leaf fig was a Home Depot find that just jumped in my cart for $10! I had a basket on hand and placed her in it which cozied that corner right up. </div>
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I picked up these pumpkins from At Home and gussied them up! They were your average orange pumpkin but I gave them a quick coat of spray paint and added some gold thumb tacks to add a little personality. I loved their shape and size and knew they'd be perfect by the fireplace. The tall wood/gold vase was a Home Goods find that really added some warmth. </div>
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The mantle of course needed some fall touches. I kept the candle sticks and vase because they were perfect for my fall color palette. The geometric gold and blush vases were an At Home find that added color and dimension. I loved their fun shape and how inexpensive they were! They can easily fit in with any season and decor style. I added in some faux florals to the vase in a more muted color.</div>
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A clearance Anthropologie candle holder was converted to a vase for these gorgeous gold and blush carnations I picked up at a local grocery store. There is so much yumminess in this one picture I can't even handle it. That gold leather pillow is perfection.</div>
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What doesn't say fall like a basket filled with pillows and cozy throws? I grabbed this super cute basket from At Home along with the throw and gold/blush pillow to make an easy one stop shop for cuddles on the couch. I know it makes me want to curl up and snuggle the kiddos. </div>
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This gold/white pedastal makes the perfect spot for this rebel pumpkin. Spike studded black pumpkin you say? Count me in! It deserves to be on that pedestal. </div>
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I added some simple decor to our kitchen table. Let's be honest, this is a drop zone for all. the. things. Kids homework, laptops, snacks...it's a lived in kinda area. </div>
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I picked up these sweet frames from At Home for our kitchen wall to fill with some seasonal printables. I created the one on top and found the 'Thankful and Blessed' printable <a href="http://www.nestofposies-blog.com/2013/10/thanksgiving-chalkboard-printables/">here</a>. I'm sharing with you the Fall printable I created <a href="https://app.box.com/s/5djzt33xg7whlu5tpjit0s8mb46a6fgz">here</a> so you can download one for yourself! </div>
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My favorite pieces on this entry table are the marble style vase and the gold and white pedestal, sister to the one holding the rebel pumpkin. I filled the marble vase with some faux florals and gold leaves and it looks stunning next to the wallpaper wall. I had the gold glittered pumpkin in my holiday stash and it was begging to come out of storage even though it was orange. I switched out our family picture in the frame for a printable I found on <a href="http://www.ohsolovelyblog.com/">Oh So Lovely Blog</a>. If you haven't checked out her blog you should...she has tons of great free printables. The sunburst mirror was also from At Home during our <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/07/summer-foyer-refresh-reveal-giveaway.html">Summer Refresh</a>. </div>
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I also added in some of our favorite Fall family pictures throughout the house that bring me so much joy. Isn't that what decorating and creating a home is all about? Creating a home is about filling your space with family and friends, making memories for your kids, and surrounding yourself with things that bring you joy. Maybe it's a picture of your family from the happiest place on earth (Disney of course), or a beautiful pillow, or a basket of blankets that makes everyone want to curl up on the couch together that bring you joy...whatever it is take the time to enjoy your space and make it your own. There are no rules to how you make a home just to simply live and enjoy the company around you. That is #myreason to decorate for the season. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to share this home with family and with you guys! I'm inspired by you all and I hope you feel inspired to challenge the norm and perhaps buy a black studded pumpkin or a gold leather pillow to fun things up a bit. </div>
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I still have my updated fall front porch to share so stay tuned for that. HUGE thank you to the kind folks from At Home for sponsoring our fall tour. At Home has a warehouse of home decor items that would be sure to fit any budget and style. I'd have to say their pillow and mirror selection is my favorite area of the store...but I also admittedly have a problem with wanting to buy them all. </div>
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Be sure to check out the other fantastic homes in this fall tour! </div>
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Now, you all know by now I have a major love affair with all things Anthropologie. I'll admit their style is boho and eclectic (which is not really me) but there is something so romantic and unexpected about their home decor pieces that I can't help but full in love with them all. I was just in the store yesterday and I spotted a new line of dishes and linens that had me crushing hard. Here is the Wildflower Study collection:</div>
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I mean can't even handle how much I LOVE this print. I may or may not have purchased a little something from this line for our next makeover. Stay tuned!</div>
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If I were to find an extra $100 laying around to spend on myself I'd buy a rug/lamp/pillow over clothes. But....maybe I should be a bit more balanced haha. I'm currently crushing on these overalls from <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/">Free People</a>.</div>
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These are not the overalls from my middle school days peeps...these are swanky. Anyone else on the overall trend? They might just be the thing my "5'2-short torso-legs-for-days" body needs!</div>
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My final favorite find is a fun freebie! I know not all of my readers are bloggers or into stock flat lay images but for those that are this is for you! Hey, even if you're not a blogger you can use these images as a pretty desktop background! </div>
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This months <a href="http://www.lindseybrookedesign.com/blog/2016/9/2/luxe-for-less">Luxe for Less</a> is a Bohemian Glam with this inspiration image:</div>
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Back in August I shared <a href="http://restyleitwright.blogspot.com/2016/08/teacher-lounge-restyle-mood-board-monday.html">our plans</a> for this new space which included painting the walls, updating the cabinets and countertops, adding a feature gallery wall, and bringing in new furniture and appliances.<br />
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Not real inviting huh? So we started with a clean slate. This room was going to be challenging! It was basically a large brick box with zero exterior windows and the only light coming into the room was from the hallway. Everything was removed from the room except the tables and chairs and we got busy demo-ing and painting along with the help of the custodial staff. </div>
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Goodbye pink formica and hello updated cabinets and counters! We removed and replaced the existing hardware with more modern silver pulls. The cabinets were painted Sherwin Williams Alabaster on the uppers and Sherwin Williams Lazy Gray on the lowers.</div>
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I painted the countertops with a Rustoleum countertop kit since there wasn't room in the budget for new counters. I had the rustoleum kit tinted a greige color (light ash). We bought a few new microwaves to replace the older, bigger versions. We also replaced the dishwasher and refrigerator with Whirlpool Stainless Steel appliances.</div>
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A small amount of paint and new hardware made such a huge difference in this part of the room!</div>
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The other area of the room needing some attention was the wall opposite the kitchen area and the adjoining wall. The space wasn't being used to it's potential and just had several long tables placed along the wall. We had decided this was going to be the "seating area" of the space.</div>
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And here's how we decided to make it all nice and cozy. </div>
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I mean....gorgeous! The furniture was purchased from IKEA and the principle and assistant principle assembled it all. This was a team effort! We filled the bookshelves with old and new items and some art projects students had created. Since there is no natural light I really wanted to add in as much lighting as I could to make it warm and inviting. The less fluorescent yellow light the better. My FAVORITE part of this whole area has to be the rug. I knew the moment I saw it it was perfect and it sure is! It's from none other than <a href="http://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-ning/Multi/200BHBC35A-305.html">Rugs USA</a>. It makes my heart happy!</div>
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I've saved the BEST part of the room for last! The final wall of this room needed the most work. </div>
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The cork board and dry erase board had been attached for who knows how many years with glue. SUPER STRONG glue. And it was all over that wall. So on a very hot and humid day in the room I prepped and prepared the counters and cabinets while the ladies were hard at work getting alllllll that glue off.</div>
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Our vision for this space was to create a gallery wall to display pictures and student art. I wanted something fun and unexpected to really make this part of the room special. So, what better than stripes to do that job!</div>
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We picked up <strike>8 million</strike> about 30 frames from IKEA to create this gallery on a budget. The letters represent the name of the school and add some depth. I just LOVE how it turned out! </div>
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What a difference! I can't thank my friend Ann enough for thinking of me on this project and introducing me to the lovely ladies (Margie and Barb) over at the middle school. You all have a special place in my heart! </div>
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Also, thank you to all the staff at the school for helping prep, paint, move and assemble furniture and for the funds to make this come together. It make my heart so happy to have done this for all the staff to enjoy a quit place of respite throughout the day!</div>
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With the fall season comes a little update in decor to create a cozier space and to celebrate the beautiful colors of the season. Now, if you've been following me long enough you know I'm anything but traditional and this DIY fall wreath I have in store for you won't be any surprise. I've teamed up with some other fantastic bloggers to bring you a wreath blog hop! Be sure to check out the other wreaths (links below).<br />
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Now, I know I know, fall is supposed to be purples, oranges, reds, and yellows. But, those colors just don't resonate with me. I selected colors and hues that were soft and warm with a touch of glam that to me felt like fall. Rusty pinks, tans, muted greens, and of course hints of gold is my fall color palette. This tutorial can easily be interchanged with whichever colors and florals of your choosing. The skies the limit!<br />
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So here are the items you'll need to create a wreath in this style.<br />
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Faux floral's / leather purchased from Joann Fabrics</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">2 faux delphinium stems $6.50 each</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">3 faux rose stems (pink) $5.99 each</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 faux rose stem (brown) $5.99</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 faux moss sprig $4.99</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 faux gold leave sprig $1.99</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">14in gold wreath <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054G5GQ8/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">found here</a> $5.19</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">1 yd 1/8in leather $2.49 </li>
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There are so many beautiful wreath forms out there but I just wasn't quite finding one to suite my style. I knew I didn't want foam, or grapvine, or wire so when I came across this gold metal ring I knew it was perfect! I started with an inspiration image I found in my Pinterest endeavors:</div>
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Now this wreath used real florals, and it's beautiful, but I knew I needed to go the faux route both for cost and longevity. </div>
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So, let's get started!</div>
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I laid all my items out to get an idea of how I wanted to arrange the florals on the wreath. I started with the two longest pieces to form the base for the arrangment.</div>
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I attached the delphinium sprigs with the floral wire and cut off the excess stem with the floral cutters.</div>
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Then I added in 2 of the 3 roses to fill in the space between the delphinium sprigs.</div>
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I also attached these with the floral wire and cut the excess stem. </div>
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Since my creative juices were pouring out I didn't stop to take as many pics after this point. Womp. Womp. I just started cutting and placing items along the wreath to fill in the space and add depth and texture.</div>
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I added the brown rose between the 2 pink roses and that completed the main bulkier floral pieces. I cut the gold leaves from the stem and hot glued them to the base of the roses. Easy Peasy.</div>
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My final floral element was the moss sprig. I cut pieces of it off and attached it with the floral wire throughout the wreath to create some more depth. I also love the texture and pops of green from the moss. </div>
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Now, we just need to add a way to hang this beauty! I purchased some leather from Joann's because it was something different and unexpected. I also think the leather adds a bit of masculinity to the otherwise very feminine wreath. So I looped it around the top and that was it!</div>
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I just LOVE how it turned out! This was the easiest wreath I've ever made! Total time spent was maybe 20 minutes...it actually took me longer to shop for all the florals then it did to assemble. </div>
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I popped it on our wreath hanger on the front door and now she's the shining star!</div>
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Now to put the rest of the front porch together with an updated look for Fall! </div>
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Total Cost: Less than $40</div>
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Total Time: 20 minutes</div>
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An updated fancy new wreath: Priceless!</div>
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Be sure to check out all the other wreaths in our fall wreath blog hop!</div>
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