tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77548563422128742042024-03-14T07:18:43.224-07:00This Posh HouseThis Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.comBlogger88125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-62923049688175031752014-06-26T19:06:00.000-07:002014-06-26T19:06:41.038-07:00Posh Kids Rugs for Under $300<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod261123&categoryId=rhbc_cat199017">Trellis Dhurrie Rug</a>, Restoration Hardware Baby & Child $269 for 5' x 8'</div>
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<a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Argonne_Rug/510/">Argonne Rug</a>, Home Decorator's $199 for 5' x 8'</div>
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<a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=rhbc_prod227057">French Stripe Rug</a>, Restoration Hardware Baby & Child $109.99 for 5' x 8' (on final sale!)</div>
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This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-80171994772532919602012-03-26T15:25:00.000-07:002012-03-26T15:25:30.954-07:00Ella's Toddler Room ProgressThe drapes are not done... :(. Party foul on my part but we did buy a drapery rod with clear crystal finials on each end, the only problem is that I'm not loving the finish of the metal rod. It's a dark, dark color and all of the hardware in the rest of our home is finished in satin nickel. I have an idea to fix this so we'll see how it turns out.<br />
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<a href="http://makingitlovely.com/2011/05/26/eleanors-new-bedroom/">This print</a> has been hung:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As well as the bug's new coat rack which I completed in time for the <a href="http://thisposhhouse.blogspot.com/2012/03/pinterest-challenge-project-1.html">Pinterest Challenge</a>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This corner of Ella's room aka the 'reading nook' is starting to take shape:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sometimes a photograph can help you detect what's wrong... Upon clicking a shot, it became very apparent that Ella's open concept closet needs a little de-cluttering and styling overhaul. Don't judge:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ella-bug turns 2 in 3.5 weeks and I'd like to have all the projects dunzo (minus the paint job I have yet to discuss with the Mister) by then!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">finish sewing drapery- free already own </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">makeover the drapery hardware and hang drapery- already purchased for $16.99</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">de-clutter and restyle Ella's closet- free (use exsisting items)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">either purchase an easel or play table -or- diy or purchase a play kitchen as her birthday gift- $15-$138</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paint the room- $30ish</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">make some heart art- free I already have a spare small canvas and paint</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sew a new crib skirt(the one we have no longer fits since I've dropped down Ella's crib so that she can't climb out)- free we already own the fabric I plan to use</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">list and sell Ella's beloved Wendy Bellissimo crib bedding (tear) on Ebay to help fund this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">purchase a rug for the room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And here's a shot of her bedroom inspiration board I made up again:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-19210696809688246732012-03-14T05:00:00.001-07:002012-03-14T08:36:35.328-07:00Pinterest Challenge Project 1<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPc9zTbYtRIjkvjCz7qw3aqzOf420hymC6qkEUmYR7P30VQPl2dU23cX_3_t9JwruMwCCFnVHwTTWfEO5FuGBNw-6jHgFFpcoaVpi4Swey6MnD8A1UR1iHXeXbEarVrLxe4zGjXnmWTw2S/s1600/pinterest-challenge-banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPc9zTbYtRIjkvjCz7qw3aqzOf420hymC6qkEUmYR7P30VQPl2dU23cX_3_t9JwruMwCCFnVHwTTWfEO5FuGBNw-6jHgFFpcoaVpi4Swey6MnD8A1UR1iHXeXbEarVrLxe4zGjXnmWTw2S/s400/pinterest-challenge-banner.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took a piece 1 x4 mdf trim that we had laying around the house and told Michael that I wanted to turn it into a coat rack with some mismatched knobs from a $1 ea. knob bin at our local custom cabinet shop. While I was at the cabinet shop picking out knobs (which they said I could have for free, yay!) Michael took a router (roman odgee) and made an edge detail on the mdf trim piece. He then took some of Ella's Melissa and Doug refrigerator magnets and traced them then carved out the letters with a 6mm straight router bit. He also attached the knobs, primed and painted the board with paint we had and painted the letters by dropping in Martha Stewart's Ballet Slipper Pink which was a sample pot purchased for Ella's dollhouse and hung it up in Ella's room.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The whole project ended up not costing us anything. Since the knobs were free I got another 5 knobs not shown since they were still in wrapping and had screws included them so we were able to use the screw from those since the random ones I picked for Ella's coat rack didn't include any.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Knobs and screws: free for me and here's what you should do go to a cabinet or hardware shop that is locally owned and see if the have any that have been taken off of old cabinets or that they don't have enough of to sell for a whole cabinet project. They will probably give them to you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Mdf board: free since we had a piece too small to use, and you could use any piece of wood or trim you have or go to home depot and look for the scrap bin and get one for around $1</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Paint: already had but you could just use craft paint or sample pots for $1-3 a piece.<br />
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Here are some other great Pinterest Challenges conquered by the hosts themselves:<br />
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Sherry of Young House Love's <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2012/03/winter-pinterest-challenge-bag-it/">Beanbag Project</a><br />
Katie of BOwer Power's <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/2012/03/pinterest-challenge-watercoloring/">Watercoloring</a><br />
Cassie of Hi Sugarplum!'s <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/2012/03/pinterest-challenge-day-diy-faux.html">DIY Faux Antlers</a><br />
Erin of The Great Indoors' <a href="http://tatumgreatindoors.blogspot.com/2012/03/winter-pinterest-challenge-mason-jar.html">Mason Jar Chandelier</a><br />
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Thanks for poping over to my site guys!</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-45146963196284225202012-03-13T10:30:00.000-07:002012-03-13T10:30:19.447-07:00DVF For GapKids and BabyGapIf you know me, read my blog, or have simply admired my child's wardrobe then you know that my love for BabyGap runs deep. Being the Textiles and Clothing graduate that I am, the partnership between Diane Von Furstenburg and Gap naturally has me eyeing some peieces for Ella-bugs wardrobe. Here are my picks for baby girls everywhere:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-38212697145433314472012-03-12T13:37:00.000-07:002012-03-12T13:37:16.861-07:00Mini Meals: Tofurkey is Like TurkeyLauren from <a href="http://www.withtwocats.com/2012/03/mini-meals.html">With Two Cats</a>, had the great idea to share ideas for toddler meals. Here's what Ella and I had for lunch today:<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I cut 1/3 of the hot dog bun sandwhich off for Ella and ate the remaining portion. I love being able to share meals with Ella! The best part is not having to come up with a toddler meal and an adult meal morning day and night.</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-85606783658701129352012-03-12T11:58:00.001-07:002012-03-12T12:01:35.867-07:0010 Year PlanI'm pretty much positive I'm in the midst of a mid-life crisis at the age of 25. Lately, I've felt like a nomad with no direction. I keep grasping for inspiration and passion but feel stifled in this little town where if you want opportunity in the world of design you have to make your own. This is why I think blogging is so important to me, it's a release but even more so, it's a chance to share in other's life experiences in the design world by reading about what they are doing.<br />
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Have you ever heard the saying "When you make plans God laughs"? God has His own plan for you, and He gives you your specific gifts for a reason.<br />
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I honestly don't know if it has been my own decisions that have led me to where I am or if I'm in a stage of God's plan for me. Call me a control freak but I feel so much more comfortable with a plan, and an end game to keep in mind and keep me working hard towards that goal.<br />
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Last night, I started a powerpoint slide with a year by year plan for my professional goals. Who does that? Me. I've done it before, but on paper. I feel somewhat better. I still don't have it all figured out (I have alternate scenarios listed on each slide and only got to year 4), but at least it's given me a little clarity and it's something to look back at and see that although I may be a ways away from my goals, I'm on track and the most important thing I do right now is take care my little family and relish in these first years of Ella's life.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First ride in Momma's car in her forward-facing car seat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A milestone hit! </div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-11354059555043695522012-03-09T17:10:00.001-08:002012-03-09T17:13:15.903-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a little inspiration board for Ella's toddler room in the works:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qv1F6JtmgMotTHJ_fD3paxSv7b1NH0gavUqPTWHXC-21L2gDlFfsnFiseqserg-O4FietG6jUxseXAoA_hSOEsNLe0naQDM7K7ferGeMzNZVnIVev4s-ftsDMF5ald9ThIOxAn3YaSgt/s1600/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qv1F6JtmgMotTHJ_fD3paxSv7b1NH0gavUqPTWHXC-21L2gDlFfsnFiseqserg-O4FietG6jUxseXAoA_hSOEsNLe0naQDM7K7ferGeMzNZVnIVev4s-ftsDMF5ald9ThIOxAn3YaSgt/s640/Slide1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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1. <a href="http://joeandcheryl.com/a-little-love-for-the-second-bedroom-and-an-ikea-frame-update/">heart art inspiration</a> via joeandcheryl.com- Make my own, but different: Free!<br />
2. chandelier via pbteen- $99 on sale<br />
3. curtains via pbkids-$ per panel but making my own cost: $21+ hardware (not yet purchased)<br />
4. <a href="http://makingitlovely.com/2011/05/26/eleanors-new-bedroom/">will we have rainbows print</a> via makingitlovely.com- Free for you and me! Thanks Nicole!<br />
5. anywhere chair via pbkids no longer available in this print but others can be purchased for $119<br />
6. white chenille area rug via homedecorators.com -$79<br />
7. easel via ikea- $15<br />
8. paint- Valspar Grand Hotel Mackinaw Blue-$32 at Lowe'sThis Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-64159053553671930392012-03-07T17:05:00.001-08:002012-03-07T17:06:05.724-08:00Jumping on the Pinterest Challenge Bandwagon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJaf9yF50s5j5OW9b2iAsooDNaF3YojNV1DyAX_3PKYSQFfj7AeSnFtgIRHbY4tc5K4TOgjr22wGWqPtJogl8e2yi8tISOzNwGQPw3gByhdiBstCzgx-kC6rm9w6Hu9h9YnmZKqdzXlfe/s1600/pinterest-challenge-banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaJaf9yF50s5j5OW9b2iAsooDNaF3YojNV1DyAX_3PKYSQFfj7AeSnFtgIRHbY4tc5K4TOgjr22wGWqPtJogl8e2yi8tISOzNwGQPw3gByhdiBstCzgx-kC6rm9w6Hu9h9YnmZKqdzXlfe/s640/pinterest-challenge-banner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This quarter's challenge is brought to us by these lovely ladies:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sherry of <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Young House Love</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Katie of <a href="http://www.bowerpowerblog.com/">Bower Power</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cassie of <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/">Hi Sugarplum!</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erin of <a href="http://tatumgreatindoors.blogspot.com/">The Great Indoors</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I bet your dying to know which of my many pins I chose to DIY, huh? Well wait no more because here is my inspiration piece de resistance:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pretty gorg right? I went to our local hardware/cabinet shop today and will paying our bill (over $1k, yowzers!) stopped and asked if they still had the $1 bin of knobs I had remembered seeing. They did in fact have some knobs left and they let me take 10 home for FREE. How nice is that?! Of course none were glass or sculpted like the beauts above but you really can't beat free so there was no way I was going to turn them down and spend $4-12 per knob.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The coat rack is almost done and will be debuted on Wednesday next week with the rest of Pinterest Challenge DIY peeps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-86622720540089391832012-03-06T15:39:00.001-08:002012-03-06T15:44:08.267-08:00Hard at Work<div style="text-align: center;">Projects abound for Ella's new room!<br />
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Anyway, because the party won't be at our house this year and we will be traveling for it I've decided to make it fairly simple and to to spend less than we did last year on decor. I have a ton of tissue paper purchased for our wedding decor nearly 4 years ago and as such have been pinning like a mad women tissue paper decor. I also have some crepe paper that I purchased for her first birthday but never used. Here's what I'm thinking:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So here's what I'm thinking...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things to make pre-party:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tissue paper garland or crepe banner</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">number 2 pinata... I think Ella would love this even though there won't be any kids at her party... hmm something to think about, maybe just a number 2 without candy in it and just hung on the door or backdrop to the banquet table as decor</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tissue paper branches or topiaries</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">paper butterflies or flowers to glue to straws</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things to buy before we get there:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chintz-y floral fabric to use as a tablecloth= $10ish?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cake and cupcake mix and frosting= $5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Birthday candles= $2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">straws and cups=$2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">disposable plates and silverware (we may have some leftover from last year...)= $3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things to gather:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">glass jars from home to put fresh garden flowers in</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">platters to put food on (reuse the ones we purchased for her <a href="http://thisposhhouse.blogspot.com/2011/05/ellas-first-birthday-bash.html">first birthday party</a>)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pitchers and drink stand</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tea bags</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things to buy there:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh garden flowers= $20ish (maybe i'm being a tad too hopeful?)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fresh berries to top cake and cupcakes with= $10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bread and fillings for sandwiches=$15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lemons and sugar for lemonade= $5?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Things to make once we are there:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cake and cupcakes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sandwiches</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">strawberry lemonade</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sweet tea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Total= $72</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not quite sure where we will have the party... I don't want to impose on any relative's house with my decor and ideas and make them feel pressured to clean their home for company so I am thinking I will have to look into a restaurant setting. A park would be ideal but the weather there is in low 60's in April so that would be a bit risky... ideas are welcome at this point!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are tons more ideas that I'm still throwing around on my '<a href="http://pinterest.com/thisposhhouse/ella-party/">Ella Party</a>' board.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-62178825079023733862012-02-29T07:57:00.000-08:002012-02-29T07:57:47.287-08:00Sights Seen at the Portland Home and Garden Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_uI9Hfa4gc4RxDm4FjwQ7Cdn84FM2EwKuH3ShLg97_mV7UccKqcJ1thkoGHuZZCnjtUwFLfh-JEAZBlJBB8fbx2VKuaHzYVZ1uPK4hQa0ebgXDKMxlvN4ThnKTEBntUm79XJAjdkmfr8/s1600/SAM_3285.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-_uI9Hfa4gc4RxDm4FjwQ7Cdn84FM2EwKuH3ShLg97_mV7UccKqcJ1thkoGHuZZCnjtUwFLfh-JEAZBlJBB8fbx2VKuaHzYVZ1uPK4hQa0ebgXDKMxlvN4ThnKTEBntUm79XJAjdkmfr8/s400/SAM_3285.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A cute playhouse model for the bug</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorhLzh2H0rcFsd-pCqIEhXk3P9nQq8uF04thLGVDHeP44z2SFl_8Dmxul2vuM_pFFdxerafMxQcPKqefnVoUNjfAYtIZ4Eg_KzONg3ADIrYc3Wp3B4p2-0I28nZRlY6KiKmRPcso3yUy9/s1600/SAM_3319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorhLzh2H0rcFsd-pCqIEhXk3P9nQq8uF04thLGVDHeP44z2SFl_8Dmxul2vuM_pFFdxerafMxQcPKqefnVoUNjfAYtIZ4Eg_KzONg3ADIrYc3Wp3B4p2-0I28nZRlY6KiKmRPcso3yUy9/s400/SAM_3319.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A lovely table setting. Country Sophisticate, if you will.</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-92100787294610553452012-02-23T09:25:00.000-08:002012-02-23T09:25:24.903-08:00Young House Love at the Portland Home and Garden ExpoSherry Petersik of <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/">Young House Love</a> (like you didn't know who she is) and me:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">John and Sherry speaking during the Blogging Seminar at the expo:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDtCOdVfKW4cWxtDvrM4K1Mit4gkyazQy2sNnNk60kQ7uBmaiGk3H4smMkrh1eLUnihWjsOxza3T6dEQAfMzdg4gd1i3u3pr8Ddh3tl16ALRUF4JjrYtuDRIr32wdxWhT0jXWBdzc9v-Y/s1600/SAM_3333.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBDtCOdVfKW4cWxtDvrM4K1Mit4gkyazQy2sNnNk60kQ7uBmaiGk3H4smMkrh1eLUnihWjsOxza3T6dEQAfMzdg4gd1i3u3pr8Ddh3tl16ALRUF4JjrYtuDRIr32wdxWhT0jXWBdzc9v-Y/s640/SAM_3333.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More pics from the Home and Garden show coming tomorrow!</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-2588928194314463112012-02-17T23:39:00.000-08:002012-02-17T23:39:17.445-08:00Kitchen Needs<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_EsVOHHAR_dN2xUn_EOgvafxp4U5mN0swhnfF6Sh4_bf4YUFs1SL15-0A906i35dq4nWz4ESc2sCAAm9W_64Nas7zrgyCNnjjJ-toQKEY9BCebF0JpA3IZZyy0ckjZjzBNy7DF0HFdbQ/s1600/Slide1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF_EsVOHHAR_dN2xUn_EOgvafxp4U5mN0swhnfF6Sh4_bf4YUFs1SL15-0A906i35dq4nWz4ESc2sCAAm9W_64Nas7zrgyCNnjjJ-toQKEY9BCebF0JpA3IZZyy0ckjZjzBNy7DF0HFdbQ/s640/Slide1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">shelving: Pottery Barn</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">chalkboard: not mine, but already DIYed my own</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pendant light: Ikea</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">dining set: Miss Mustard Seed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">french menu comfort mat: Ballard Designs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">striped table runner: Etsy, afabulousfete</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Only 6 months ago I gave up the chance to take this wooden set home for free (it was my moms who owned a daycare) because I thought it'd be a long while before Ella was interested in playing with a kitchen set.<br />
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Boy am I kicking myself for that assumption.With a little white or gray paint, love, and some cute accessories that set would have been perfection. But alas, the opportunity has passed and now I am considering purchasing a set (non-wooden, since the wooden ones will run you a minimun of $400-500, who knew?!) and flirting with the idea of DIYing a wooden set like this one from AnaWhite.com by user Jillo27:<br />
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How amazingly adorable is that! I'm pretty sure it's the ruffle skirt sink and matching apron and oven mitt that kill me. Textiles always push me over the edge. Also, the knobs are way too cute. I can just picture Ella's version with crystal faceted knobs!<br />
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Unfortunately for me (and Ella), I am already on a tight deadline trying to get this dollhouse done before Christmas. The deadline for the I'm a Giant Dollhouse Challenge is Dec. 15th and since we'll be leaving for Cancun the next day, I am on a tight schedule.<br />
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There are some cute ready-made play kitchens out there but none that steal my heart like the one above! Either way worst case scenario here are some cuties I can score 'off-the-shelf':<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to start putting these pieces together and show you some real sneak peeks!</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-35793716206108259542011-10-20T15:18:00.000-07:002011-10-20T15:18:13.093-07:00PROGRESS!We have liftoff. The first step has been completed (thanks to the help of my mister) of putting the dollhouse kit together. I also stained the first, second, and attic floor before we installed them with some stain we had at the house just to see if I'd like to use any of them as-is. It's not as dark as I'd have liked it to be so I may just add flooring on top anyway or re-stain them now that they are in, but I was trying to make use since we have 3 wood stains sitting on a shelf in our garage not being used. I also put all the treads and risers on the staircase and have painted the risers white. I am indecisive about whether they'll stay white, but I do love the look of stairways with white risers and black or dark-stained treads and railing like so:<br />
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Lucky for me, I found an awesome tiny alphabet stamp set the day before yesterday for $1. Bargain of the month, for sure. At the time I had no idea if I'd even use it, but at $1 I was tempted to purchase more than just one as they had several lovely fonts.<br />
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Even though I am totally enjoying myself and making this how I want it, this doll house is really for Ella. Although she is too young to help or imaginatively play with it, I know I will not care if she breaks, stains, or rips apart something in it. Maybe by the time she's able to truly enjoy it she'll want to redecorate it how she likes and then the fun will begin all over again ;).This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-88209925538303433512011-10-16T20:41:00.000-07:002011-10-16T20:41:33.483-07:00I'm A Giant ChallengeSo If you are a interior design/Emily Henderson blog geek like me, then you know what the title of this post means. If not, then here's the dish: I have decided to participate in Emily Henderson's I'm a Giant Dollhouse Challenge! I am so excited and I never even liked dollhouses as a kid, so here's hoping that Ella-bug does, cause I haven't even finished step 1 of putting the dollhouse together, and that thing has already given me a headache!!<br />
Let me explain myself a bit and say that although I was not into dollhouses as a kid, I have figured out why. Every one I had seen had looked SO granny and not chic. And yes, even as a child if a toy was not chic, I was so not into it. <br />
Now that am older ( and wiser?...) I have come to the realization that dollhouses are epic! I get to completely design this thing however I want to, and for once I don't have to hear from the Mr. that he doesn't like it, since he has no say since he doesn't have to live in it! YES! Totally winning, right?<br />
The other great thing about dollhouses is that dollhouse furnishings while still expensive in terms of what you get for your hard earned moolah, are MUCH cheaper than life-size furnishings and I can repurpose things from around my home to DIY awesome things such as my own awesome sectional sofa (which I am totally considering) without having to worry about how it will 'hold-up' to spills, weight, and um well, the comfort test! Which makes this whole thing so much cheaper than furnishing a real home, because not gonna lie we have thought about DIYing our own sofa, but those things don't come easy or cheap y'all! (Ok sorry, I really shouldn't have said that, I am not southern. Not even a pinky or small toe's worth.)<br />
So even though I know this seems uber dorky-geeky whatever you want to call it. I am so excited! I get to design my own house!<br />
But first I have to build the thing... because like an idiot I bought a dollhouse kit. Not a dollhouse. Not that people who buy dollhouse kits are idiots, It's just that since this is for a challenge I am on a deadline. A tight one. Like as in 2 months from yesterday I have to be done.<br />
This may be ok for some people but if I'm known for anything it's probably procrastination, like the type where I roll out of bed exactly 25 minutes before I have to leave for work because that is exactly how long it takes me to get dressed, partially straighten my hair, brush my teeth, and put a light layer of sunscreen, foundation and mascara on my face, providing of course that I showered before I went to bed and laid out my outfit for the next day the night before too. I may be a procrastinator, but I value my sleep people, and there's no way I'm getting up a full 45 minutes early to shower and pick out my clothes for the day. That's just not happening.<br />
But I digress, what I should be doing is showing you guys the house I'm building. If I wasn't so frugal (cheap?) I would have spent the couple hundred bucks it costs to pick on out in a style I like (colonial, duh) but alas, I am cheap and emailed someone on Craigslist who had posted that they had 3 brand new in box dollhouses all in the same style ( the layout was BAD on this style) and asked if they had any others, and they did! They had one of Greenleaf's Westville that had been previously opened, started, then put back that they thought may be missing 2 parts, but that they thought I could cut the pieces out of the spare wood in the box. And the best part was that they wanted only $20 for it even though it retails for $110. So although the the style of home was totally not 'me', the layout was just about perfect and had the right number of rooms (5) that I wanted to tackle. So without further ado, here she is:<br />
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And here's what I plan to do/not do to her exterior:<br />
1. do not add that weird decorative trim to the gable and front porch.<br />
2. possibly leave out the all three upper patios as well.<br />
3. paint her a lovely shade of gray.<br />
4. paint her front door and shutters B-L-A-C-K, baby.<br />
5. paint her roof silver. Yes, silver. I think. I want some whimsy and fun, but it may turn out to be a bit much since there is SO MUCH roof. So if this doesn't work, my second choice is charcoal, not whimsical, but classic.<br />
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As for her interior, these ideas are still kind of 'up in the air':<br />
1. paint the living room gray,<br />
2. put up black 'wallpaper' in the bathroom.<br />
3. paint the boudoir the prettiest pink you ever saw.<br />
4. Make the attic a home office/ storage space.<br />
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Like I said earlier, I haven't even completed the first section of the instructions. All I've done so far is punch out the pieces for step 1. Which, in my defense, was actually quite a bit of work considering the number of pieces involved.<br />
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I hope you'll all root me along and if you have any cool ideas, please share! I'd love to hear them!This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-793837748681672912011-09-20T13:20:00.000-07:002011-09-20T13:20:55.308-07:00Dresser SOLD!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuh0C63P2BKl30vGVY45IQM3dsNUXtT3s-WJDHLv2s_29buPVYFioj1uLnBZNDtlYHzt7bYjE-WbMuqBtnRg4QM7Wt0Xp_HGC6DAg_vzgsnwMdaRCVDag9RpDOglk1T5dcrJTg4ECieSUM/s1600/SAM_2996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuh0C63P2BKl30vGVY45IQM3dsNUXtT3s-WJDHLv2s_29buPVYFioj1uLnBZNDtlYHzt7bYjE-WbMuqBtnRg4QM7Wt0Xp_HGC6DAg_vzgsnwMdaRCVDag9RpDOglk1T5dcrJTg4ECieSUM/s640/SAM_2996.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
I sold my first piece of re-finished furniture! The young woman who bought it was thrilled to have it and definitely head over heels for it, her boyfriend said she wanted it so bad she had been having dreams about it while she slept! Love it!<br />
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And the other plus to having sold it is that I now Have funds in my furniture 'account' to buy another piece and refinish it! And I'm hoping that the Mister now has a little more confidence in my ability to see a piece with potential and create something someone will love.<br />
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Here are some great solid pieces on my local Craigslist I'm eyeing today:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Which of these do you think should be my next project?</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-49721225826476504772011-09-16T14:24:00.000-07:002011-09-16T14:31:46.199-07:00My First...I finished this a while ago but thought I should show you, it's my first piece of 'refinished' furniture....<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here is the before:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the after:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is approximately 60" wide x 33" tall x 17" deep.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By the way...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am selling it for $225 obo, any takers?</div><br />
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I think my husband is awesome. If I had never met him, I would have bought and kept that piece of luggage no problem. But since I'm married, I hid it in our closet and hoped he wouldn't look in there.<br />
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He did. And this is what he said: "Oh, you got luggage." And he said it cool as a cucumber. Whew. The next day he said this: "My sister said you were going to get rid of the luggage. I think you should keep it."<br />
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Miracle of all miracles.This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-20350237310830996552011-09-06T09:01:00.000-07:002011-09-15T15:39:20.846-07:00Beach Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tLUaAfB3I4ZqLSKwQt8GnP6Roq3w0xiTvo6GCM__lXIL7eNKFbStZwwmL5bczPS26atMsQJEnMjno2NJLUiNQzOIVAl5WofCtGpZmycdC52o1XIdJ7cGxacbhPjVTns3GiJceomx6MzM/s1600/SAM_2884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-tLUaAfB3I4ZqLSKwQt8GnP6Roq3w0xiTvo6GCM__lXIL7eNKFbStZwwmL5bczPS26atMsQJEnMjno2NJLUiNQzOIVAl5WofCtGpZmycdC52o1XIdJ7cGxacbhPjVTns3GiJceomx6MzM/s640/SAM_2884.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />
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From our camping trip @ Hobuck<br />
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Ella-bug is wearing a 'vintage' BabyGap rain jacket and BabyGap striped leggings. I'm kind of obsessed with BabyGap and Gap in general. It's my affordable luxury. Quality cute and definately affordable when on sale :).This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7754856342212874204.post-62792210155128541102011-08-26T13:17:00.000-07:002011-08-26T13:17:26.342-07:00A Real 'Virtual' Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">Mondays post was a little to easy. I do realize if this budget were for an actual customer it would present itself with more issues such as whether the dimensions of the furniture would fit, how to place the furniture for the best flow, having sufficient fullness in the drapes, etc.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But because this was a virtual challenge I decided to do a version that was a little more challenging. This time my budget for the guest room is $1000k (half of Mondays budget). And with that $1000 the customer wants all new furniture. No Craigslist scores this time around. It may have been half the budget, but we were able to keep some of the things that we truly loved! Sound good? Here goes:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">We also kept the Audrey Framless Mirror in medium, for it's shapely design!</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">It will go over the dresser</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">$129+ shipping</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/audrey-mirror/mirrors/decorative-mirrors/12801">via</a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">At only $25.29 + tax, we couldn't give up this drapery rod.</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">Umbra Loft Clear Ball Drapery Rod</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/Umbra-Loft-Clear-Ball-Drapery-Rod/-/A-12156887#ie=UTF8&id=Umbra%20Loft%20Clear%20Ball%20Drapery&node=596482011&searchSize=90&searchView=grid5&searchPage=1&sr=1-8&qid=1314049967&rh=&searchBinNameList=target_com_category-bin%2Cprice%2Cfinish_types-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Cmaterial_type%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Noresund Nightstand in Black Brown</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 @ $19.99/ea= $39.98</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10073835">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Vallvik 6-Drawer Dresser- in Black Brown</div><div style="text-align: center;">$159.00</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80195862">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Jonsbo Ilsbo table lamp</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 @ $19.99/ea= $39.98</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20195389">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pjatteryd Picture, Set of 3</div><div style="text-align: center;"> $49.99+ tax</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00132312">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Molnig Chandelier</div><div style="text-align: center;">$29.99</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90098200">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This time around we went for faux silk drapes as opposed to the real deal and saved over $150!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Martha Stewart Living Faux Silk Drapes in Rainwater</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 @ $20 ea+ $3 shipping= $43.00 + tax</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Martha_Stewart_Living_Faux_Silk_Drapery_Panel/">via</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Total: $726 + tax and shipping where noted.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not too shabby, eh?</div>This Posh Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03915444900427375633noreply@blogger.com0