tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83513804773308973382024-03-05T01:27:07.141-08:00Red Poppy InteriorsBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.comBlogger136125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-23162922532811132532014-11-10T21:45:00.000-08:002014-11-10T21:45:40.562-08:00LOVE LOVE LOVEWhile I do love everything pink and glittery, when it comes to home design I prefer a more masculine, eclectic style. While researching industrial kitchen ideas for our own kitchen remodel I came across this on <a href="http://www.houzz.com/" target="_blank">Houzz</a> and instantly fell in love with the design <a href="http://www.houzz.com/projects/419358/my-houzz-domesticating-a-rugged-amsterdam-garage" target="_blank">Garage Transformation in Amsterdam</a>. <br />
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Whoever did the artwork in the dining room is simply amazing!<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950612/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-dining-room-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/f8f1e34402cf386e_8-2115/eclectic-dining-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/dining-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Dining Room</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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Another view. I'm also kicking myself for not doing heated concrete floors in our house now. Oh well. My husband loved the integration of the garage with the house. If anything, it would be a good motivation to keep the garage clean.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950625/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-kitchen-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/4481249b02cf38b5_8-2186/eclectic-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/kitchen" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Kitchen</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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Love the natural light coming into the home!<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950628/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-living-room-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/7d4111d102cf38bf_8-2198/eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Living Room</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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And the eclectic art collection.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950636/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-living-room-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/b571060402cf38d0_8-2213/eclectic-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/living-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Living Room</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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Renaissance art mixed with old maps and wood pallets for a bed frame. Somehow it all works.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950668/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-industrial-bedroom-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/311180ea02cf395c_8-2352/industrial-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Industrial Bedroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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My husband liked this idea with the motorcycle! I didn't as we live in earthquake country.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950687/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-industrial-bedroom-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/ceb1399002cf39ae_8-2437/industrial-bedroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial/bedroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Industrial Bedroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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Very clever use for sink console.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950694/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-industrial-bathroom-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/bd11d07102cf39c6_8-2460/industrial-bathroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial/bathroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Industrial Bathroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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LOVE the metal framed glass window enclosure for the shower. You also can't go wrong with subway tile and dark grout. It's so timeless!<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950703/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-industrial-bathroom-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/8ab12bad02cf39e9_8-2495/industrial-bathroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial/bathroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Industrial Bathroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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I'm sure any male guests would like the powder room (ha ha). Not my cup of tea but clever nonetheless and fits the homeowner's design aesthetic.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950705/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-powder-room-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/67710cf202cf39f5_8-2508/eclectic-powder-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/powder-room" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Powder Room</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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I always find it interesting when other countries follow our politics. Notice the Obama bumper sticker and the American flag?<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7950712/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-eclectic-garage-and-shed-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="334" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/bb61515502cf3a0d_8-2530/eclectic-garage-and-shed.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/eclectic/garage-and-shed" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Eclectic Garage And Shed</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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The homeowner. I love his place and would absolutely take some of his design aesthetics and apply them to our own home as we remodel it. Very talented designer!<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/7951068/My-Houzz-A-Garage-transformed-into-a-boys-dream-pad-industrial-amsterdam"><img border="0" height="336" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/5e4184d602cf3e7c_8-0023/industrial.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/industrial/other" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Industrial Other</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/media-and-blogs/other-metro" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Other Metro Media & Bloggers</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/louisedemiranda/louise-de-miranda" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Louise de Miranda</a></small></div>
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-77578074020444684822013-08-04T10:41:00.000-07:002013-08-04T10:41:27.168-07:00Porter Street BungalowI'm a sucker for anything vintage, especially with homes, so promptly fell in love with this remodeled bungalow and all the gorgeous millwork. <a href="http://www.moorearch.com/" target="_blank">Moore Architects PC</a> are the talent behind this tasteful remodel. <br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2193965/Porter-Street-Bungalow-traditional--dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/b3c1967f00c65d78_8-7339/traditional-.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1293789/Porter-Street-Bungalow-traditional-exterior-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="386" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/62310b7c00193b2e_8-1984/traditional-exterior.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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This home now has a large porch that was previously enclosed.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1293791/Porter-Street-Bungalow-traditional-exterior-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/b51126b900193b59_8-0878/traditional-exterior.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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Another angle of the front exterior.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1293801/Porter-Street-Bungalow-traditional-exterior-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/f501dbf400193bd5_8-1962/traditional-exterior.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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The interior kept to the same bungalow theme with the chunky wood millwork and a blend of painted wood along with stained wood.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1294059/Porter-Street-Living-Room-traditional-living-room-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/cd810d78001948d8_8-1389/traditional-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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I love the little office tucked away in the front of the house.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1294063/Porter-Street-Living-Room-traditional-living-room-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/29e1f49200194907_8-4380/traditional-living-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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They kept it traditional in the kitchen with solid wood cabinets and subway tile. A classic look that will last for generations.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1293904/Porter-Street-Craftsman-Kitchen-traditional-kitchen-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/64c1b33f00194108_8-2333/traditional-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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The bead board ceilings add "texture" to the rooms as well.<br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/1293911/Porter-Street-Craftsman-Kitchen-traditional-kitchen-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="376" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/e26189e10019414e_8-2403/traditional-kitchen.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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My favorite room is the bathroom. I like the simple design and the pretty basket weave tile. <br />
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<a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/2193924/Porter-Street-Bungalow-traditional-bathroom-dc-metro"><img border="0" height="666" src="http://st.houzz.com/simgs/5c41294400c65cc2_8-7164/traditional-bathroom.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
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If you want to see more of their beautiful work, visit their website <a href="http://www.moorearch.com/">www.moorearch.com</a><br />
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-20795412767473753372013-05-03T21:29:00.001-07:002013-05-03T21:29:50.263-07:00Law Enforcement MemorialToday Washington state police officers paid tribute to fellow officers that died in the line of duty or distinguished themselves by exceptional meritorious conduct at the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor Peace Officers Memorial in Olympia. If you want to learn more about the organization "Behind the Badge Foundation" that created this ceremony and the steward of the memorial, please visit their <a href="http://www.behindthebadgefoundation.org/" target="_blank">website</a>. They work tirelessly to support law enforcement families after an officer has died or been seriously injured while in the line of duty. <br />
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Paul Allen is part owner of a beautiful and intimate safari camp in Botswana called <a href="http://www.abucamp.com/" target="_blank">Abu Camp</a>. Luxurious on all aspects, it sits on 500,000 acres in the Okavango Delta and overlooks a lagoon. <br />
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Source: <a href="http://www.abucamp.com/" target="_blank">Abu Camp</a>, <a href="http://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewharper/2012/10/03/paul-allens-revitalized-abu-camp-in-botswana/" target="_blank">Forbes</a>, and <a href="http://www.jaygraham.com/" target="_blank">Jay Graham</a></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Perfect example of mixing traditional with contemporary. They kept it cohesive by sticking to neutral colors with just a pop of color from the artwork and blanket. I love that lamp hidden away in the far left corner!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">Entry to their home and did you know that's a ping pong table in the center? It's a gorgeous glass and steel table designed by Argentine artist Rirkrit Tiravanoja. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cozy living room with couches you could just sink into.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I noticed they keep to subtle patterns and neutral colors even with the artwork. The Puma art on the wall is perfect! </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This kitchen is spectacular with the green cabinets, warm wood floors, antique rugs, and steel cabinetry hanging above the kitchen island. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm guessing this is a hallway or library and how interesting with the circular room spotlighting the small statues in the center and collection of books. I love that chandelier. I'm seeing a trend here that I like their choices in lighting.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the blend of old and new again here in this office. The earthy plum color of the settee and the antique rug and cabinetry is so subtle and rich.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You have to put your Emmy's somewhere and the antique hutch is the perfect location. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This cracks me up! Portia's gorgeous high heels on the left and Ellen's colorful sneakers on the right. </td></tr>
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If you want to see more of their home visit <a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/celebrity-homes/2011/ellen-degeneres-and-portia-de-rossi-beverly-hills-home-article" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a>. </div>
Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-77856249683744153202013-04-03T21:56:00.001-07:002013-04-03T22:03:01.002-07:00My Spring Favorites<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-78204402355564140742013-03-31T10:06:00.005-07:002013-03-31T10:06:48.822-07:00Happy Easter!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-28459971938181518452013-03-29T18:55:00.000-07:002013-03-31T10:07:11.671-07:00The Honeymoon CottageYes, I will admit to it. I read the Twilight series and saw all the movies. After being surrounded by bawling teenage girls in the theater during the first movie, I was intrigued enough at that point to read the book series and see what all the hubbub was about. Then of course I had to watch all the movies to make sure it followed the books. Right? Isn't that what we're supposed to do? ;-)<br />
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Think what you may of the books/movies, the honeymoon cottage in the last movie did catch my eye! I was hoping someone would post photos on the house and I was happy to see Joni at <a href="http://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-cottage.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CoteDeTexas+%28COTE+DE+TEXAS%29" target="_blank">Cote de Texas</a> did today. <br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">My husband and I are wanting to buy another home this year and so I've started to look online to see what's available on the market. This 1940's home in the Madison Park area of Seattle appears small from the outside but actually has 2,760 of usable square feet and being less than a mile from <a href="http://www.uvillage.com/" target="_blank">UW Village</a>...well, need I say more? The only problem for us at least is we work on the eastside and this home would require us to take a toll bridge to get to/from work. Right now we're averaging 1+ hour each way to commute and I don't think this would improve the situation, but it's so darn cute it's hard to stay practical.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Fantastic curb appeal! </span></div>
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I love the hardwood floors and crown molding. I also like the seller's eclectic taste of traditional and mid-century modern. </div>
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Lots of windows which is important in Seattle as we need all the natural light we can get!</div>
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Nice size dining room and I like the darker paint as it makes the room a little more dramatic. Again, plenty of natural light coming in so the room doesn't feel claustrophobic.</div>
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Perfect bar area.</div>
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Okay, I have mixed feelings on this kitchen. On the plus size is it's visually appealing and has a nice flow to it. Great sink and I like the lighting, tile flooring, and lots of natural light. On the negative side is if they sellers were going through the expense of the remodel they seemed to fall short on the budget when it came to the granite tile counters. And to be practical, there's very little storage space for everything.</div>
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But I still like it. :-) Nice little corner for a desk!</div>
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Nice sized family room and love the hardwood floors!</div>
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I believe this is the master bedroom and the only thing I'm questioning is the flooring to the right of the bed. Is that a step up to the hardwood floors? </div>
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Cute kid's bedroom!</div>
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And one of the best features of this home is the backyard. Very well maintained and fully fenced so great for dogs. There's plenty of space for entertaining too!</div>
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All in all, a very cute home in a desirable part of Seattle with beautiful homes surrounding it. I think whoever is lucky enough to purchase it will enjoy it and the neighborhood. If you want more information on this home, visit <a href="http://www.redfin.com/WA/Seattle/1878-Mcgilvra-Blvd-E-98112/home/139263" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </div>
<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-39421528735869727862012-12-22T09:50:00.000-08:002012-12-22T09:50:14.876-08:00Pet Influenced DesignMelissa at <a href="http://theinspiredroom.net/" target="_blank">The Inspired Room</a> posed the question 2 days ago "Do Your Pets Match Your Floor"? Well, let me introduce you to Fred our cat and the new throw rug I purchased at Macy's. I've already been accused by my Interior Designer friend that our last house's interior was painted to match our dogs (grey, cream, and caramel) so this isn't a stretch for me apparently ;-)<br />
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Do you have any video series that you're addicted to? My husband and I started watching <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903747/" target="_blank">Breaking Bad</a> on Amazon Prime. We're addicted and not getting much sleep trying to catch up with episodes! If you've ever seen Portlandia...this pretty much sums it up. :-)</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">If you're in the Seattle neighborhoods of Queen Anne or Capital Hill you'll see many homes like this. Unfortunately when you travel across the floating bridges to the east there are few historic homes so I was surprised when I saw this on <a href="http://www.redfin.com/WA/Bellevue/10629-NE-17th-St-98004/home/505954" target="_blank">Redfin</a>. It's a Frank Odle home built in 1911. I'm not sure if it was moved or actually built at this location, but a gorgeous home that took the owners 8 years to restore. Gorgeous!</span></div>
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Back in June we took the Seattle to Bainbridge Island ferry to drop off <a href="http://www.squirrelydog.com/" target="_blank">Squirrely Dog!</a> cake mix at <a href="http://www.bibarkery.com/" target="_blank">Bainbridge Island Barkery</a>. This has to be my most favorite part of Seattle. I love the skyline and the ferry rides to the islands! Back in June Seattle's Great Wheel was nearly completed. You can see the Space Needle in the background</div>
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My favorite booth!! It smelled divine!</div>
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We're thinking of heading down to the Oregon coast next month so I started looking for dog friendly homes and found this cute place at Olivia Beach, Lincoln City, Oregon. It's called "Dog Paddle" which is an appropriate and clever name for a beach cottage. On the way down, we'll stop in Portland for lunch, head over to see the Spruce Goose (behemoth airplane below) and of course stop at Tillamook to have cheese and ice cream (yes, in that order). ;-)
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From the exterior, Dog Paddle exudes nothing but charm.
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<br />Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-11908807798050418072012-05-12T15:14:00.001-07:002012-05-12T22:23:24.362-07:00Summer CookingBesides <a href="http://www.pinterest.com">Pinterest</a> do you spend much of your time looking at <a href="http://www.etsy.com">Etsy</a>? I try not to look too often as I'll go crazy buying but I did see this set of herbs that I couldn't live without for summer grilling, baking, and drinking. It has 2 oz each of herbes de provence, culinary lavender, and lavender sugar.
It's a cute set of three culinary herbs & lavender sugar by the Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thesummergarden?ref=si_shop">thesummergarden</a>. For $12, it's a great combination of herbs I can use this summer and nothing seems more quintessential "summer" than lavender.
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I'm still working full-time but in my free time (ha ha) started Squirrely Dog! first as a hobby but now it's growing into something bigger! One of the big surprises for me was the development of the Pupcakes. I thought it would be fun to develop a cake mix that dog owners could easily make at home for their pups. I've probably made nearly a thousand pupcakes testing different recipes (some success & some failures). I've ordered frosting from other vendors but was disappointed with the results so played around with my own recipes and was thrilled with three pupcake mix flavors created. <br /><br />Berry Cobbler with Blueberry Frosting <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMYt3gF8GJDtcMqdVEerd4ejyLTyoafZj27_ldxT91v168hiK0edlGq4oLTNy2ykvA-YWPAmPBHNDNRMdqW06VDYWu8qLd1-QLd3kboILGz0_Ozc6QNNXvq0gHoX3GIjL-5P6bjNjwOg/s1600/Berry+Cobbler+Pupcake_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicMYt3gF8GJDtcMqdVEerd4ejyLTyoafZj27_ldxT91v168hiK0edlGq4oLTNy2ykvA-YWPAmPBHNDNRMdqW06VDYWu8qLd1-QLd3kboILGz0_Ozc6QNNXvq0gHoX3GIjL-5P6bjNjwOg/s400/Berry+Cobbler+Pupcake_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733902571251466786" /></a><br /><br />Carrot Cake with Pineapple Frosting<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDiCfGWAVHystGGHiSdn1MdwjI6yS-nvtJ0e-to9Tw4g3qx8utJNA6URlWEPCTmu1JqAK6YTlITDWVKr4gPU0C0xO9-Ln-ZccYodewrpSf6_KzqiVnErF9E8_vGAqKkVWeaC22-oabfs/s1600/Carrot+Cake+005.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDiCfGWAVHystGGHiSdn1MdwjI6yS-nvtJ0e-to9Tw4g3qx8utJNA6URlWEPCTmu1JqAK6YTlITDWVKr4gPU0C0xO9-Ln-ZccYodewrpSf6_KzqiVnErF9E8_vGAqKkVWeaC22-oabfs/s400/Carrot+Cake+005.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733902748909226930" /></a><br /><br />Carob Chip with Peanut Butter Frosting <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4r5ev7xv-ugyQoV8LKXFujU_6mkMLHQqJEEiAvpXaKeBbiPjBsVL07yf1bS_VYe9ifRBY-UmIQlzbL3tiojH70AKWv8J3HEXkTSHuDqxa4gTVjTx0vNpSuD618tneVJAJEaZh9t9tbo/s1600/Carob_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4r5ev7xv-ugyQoV8LKXFujU_6mkMLHQqJEEiAvpXaKeBbiPjBsVL07yf1bS_VYe9ifRBY-UmIQlzbL3tiojH70AKWv8J3HEXkTSHuDqxa4gTVjTx0vNpSuD618tneVJAJEaZh9t9tbo/s400/Carob_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5733902853932496530" /></a><br /><br />The great thing about working on these recipes is I was able to use gluten-free flour and organic, human-grade ingredients. As a result, most dogs who suffer from allergies can enjoy these special treats!<br /><br />So if you're looking for a gift or something fun to make for your dogs, please check out my website <a href="http://www.squirrelydogtreats.com">www.squirrelydogtreats.com</a> and take a look at our products.Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-56854963468922014942012-01-22T13:17:00.000-08:002012-01-22T20:09:51.356-08:00Home at Ballard LocksWhen I worked in downtown Seattle I used to take the <a href="http://www.soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/Sounder-train.xml">Sounder Train</a> into work. I loved the commute as I could sit back and listen to music or read (sometimes fall asleep with the rocking motion of the train). The rail line followed the water the entire trip so the view was always spectacular! As you get near Seattle, the train would pass near the <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/tour/locks.htm">Ballard Locks</a>. This <a href="http://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Seattle/5608-39th-Ave-W-98199/11372086?refer=map">home</a> is a comfortable mid-century home that is fairly nondescript on the exterior, but has an incredible view and is waterfront property with a large deck. For the price of a waterfront property in Seattle (and a perfect view of the famous locks), it's a really good deal!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3HAkuhGyU6RMTsieX3vx4lgO125HGLPfyDrqkrVza5EioJg0056ynSjmcnaBb4MM7PDB8xovodrsOD6vtZ3FjA_Q-CQq0gXpQ9VB6xp_Dw03_HO7fg6yzkKTIsfn8EJDaJ-UgCwiCKQ/s1600/Ballard_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq3HAkuhGyU6RMTsieX3vx4lgO125HGLPfyDrqkrVza5EioJg0056ynSjmcnaBb4MM7PDB8xovodrsOD6vtZ3FjA_Q-CQq0gXpQ9VB6xp_Dw03_HO7fg6yzkKTIsfn8EJDaJ-UgCwiCKQ/s400/Ballard_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700570383933177826" /></a><br /><br />Here's a good view towards the locks!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroVYFOjb-qt22yrVQ-EE2xY6A8lwFFkyTaZTMHcYQznnHqrN3mootLikY31bb3Rg4fUtnXNIAMX0MQcqaNVlr-THTDCeT60BCDy2XJaYH4s12uWm3JHSwPCGvfJLY3oyDbB9QU1tOB3M/s1600/Ballard_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgroVYFOjb-qt22yrVQ-EE2xY6A8lwFFkyTaZTMHcYQznnHqrN3mootLikY31bb3Rg4fUtnXNIAMX0MQcqaNVlr-THTDCeT60BCDy2XJaYH4s12uWm3JHSwPCGvfJLY3oyDbB9QU1tOB3M/s400/Ballard_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700573152365903266" /></a><br /><br />As you enter the home you can see some of my favorite features of the home, in particular the wood ceiling.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kG1zxOL_kHOZNEhz64_szx_8TL6y78elnQA4k8n-sznfqwaqhNGSSdhg119ko9n0PfuxJBEDug7ZUDJIBD3kGAO99D4sKLEcSMisfB3yNrB5u6JUuFLNKMNTtxE3gZCl7VJoIWUPzAc/s1600/Ballard_03A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1kG1zxOL_kHOZNEhz64_szx_8TL6y78elnQA4k8n-sznfqwaqhNGSSdhg119ko9n0PfuxJBEDug7ZUDJIBD3kGAO99D4sKLEcSMisfB3yNrB5u6JUuFLNKMNTtxE3gZCl7VJoIWUPzAc/s400/Ballard_03A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700570700107512146" /></a><br /><br />To the left of the entrance is the kitchen. It's fairly plain but fits in with the design/architecture of the home. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo28_53NGQ95sCqD_FkwGjwW3gRnq5-iebHoxMAfCQR0La1dc3dc3Sm-XydiVmKe2UOrn2gvtw7gkB4jP86qirIXe-Gg5ELP5wB9jNbTeigAXHl7jVnlcDIEahd8WRtGdb0FfXOSkS3E/s1600/Ballard_04A.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqo28_53NGQ95sCqD_FkwGjwW3gRnq5-iebHoxMAfCQR0La1dc3dc3Sm-XydiVmKe2UOrn2gvtw7gkB4jP86qirIXe-Gg5ELP5wB9jNbTeigAXHl7jVnlcDIEahd8WRtGdb0FfXOSkS3E/s400/Ballard_04A.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700571043246580338" /></a><br /><br />My favorite room! I love the wood ceiling with painted wood beams. I'm also a big fan of the painted brick fireplace. All in all, a very cozy living room that I wouldn't mind hanging out in. :-)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2j_fOzzZyilvnp9ZSsS5yHcE3vouEfxwZAywHy59vlQAfhTfQ4J8-Udb97ECI51rlSzHUUrouDqiymmqzuBOuTuVaK4jBO-DhoRV8-YIxWHnDOnNougdEFfRqlyLJ969lvuNQsE9VxY/s1600/Ballard_03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu2j_fOzzZyilvnp9ZSsS5yHcE3vouEfxwZAywHy59vlQAfhTfQ4J8-Udb97ECI51rlSzHUUrouDqiymmqzuBOuTuVaK4jBO-DhoRV8-YIxWHnDOnNougdEFfRqlyLJ969lvuNQsE9VxY/s400/Ballard_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700571412170118866" /></a><br /><br />Simple dining room but unnecessary to get fancy as the view is what will grab everyone's attention.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1fxa1P7In1M8zCdV6WxP9xeGtgE4qBXKXRJwpBjV2HMr2OPkYiqZxr-r-YDdqZyUw2a4yD-KAObxfV9S7vul6z1tsYiOt0f603rpUkU0o9dwrv7Z_VpIGPn0GQn3YeGqwerbyw450ww/s1600/Ballard_04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu1fxa1P7In1M8zCdV6WxP9xeGtgE4qBXKXRJwpBjV2HMr2OPkYiqZxr-r-YDdqZyUw2a4yD-KAObxfV9S7vul6z1tsYiOt0f603rpUkU0o9dwrv7Z_VpIGPn0GQn3YeGqwerbyw450ww/s400/Ballard_04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700572003752936994" /></a><br /><br />Even the master bedroom has a perfect view!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDJPc7EHFKFvQWMMS-YaHW6tbVsEHxHli5VdjKIKVd0jgKQFj4-zhaAppKM7-wII3cJhZpVAJx1bwb6WBpMbL_70SODFeotFNWW4Ar66nYscp5tPZbyOHb_wMRKKGVRpCdgS-YlA-P4A/s1600/Ballard_05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDJPc7EHFKFvQWMMS-YaHW6tbVsEHxHli5VdjKIKVd0jgKQFj4-zhaAppKM7-wII3cJhZpVAJx1bwb6WBpMbL_70SODFeotFNWW4Ar66nYscp5tPZbyOHb_wMRKKGVRpCdgS-YlA-P4A/s400/Ballard_05.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700572240242333442" /></a><br /><br />This home has a large, impressive deck that's designed for entertaining. Again the view!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s0metWX6hkE01O8M12k1PAOgDx2u6QESBloU4VbeD-YASmdrJmGtaQMvBcImcJZ6Zv5k5xmZyoBxomXRZP16zI4hjAwNvgnyqMVD5WqSXnT7Q-VA6EQqaHUTIXN5AGn3hRC70cLyPXI/s1600/Ballard_07.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1s0metWX6hkE01O8M12k1PAOgDx2u6QESBloU4VbeD-YASmdrJmGtaQMvBcImcJZ6Zv5k5xmZyoBxomXRZP16zI4hjAwNvgnyqMVD5WqSXnT7Q-VA6EQqaHUTIXN5AGn3hRC70cLyPXI/s400/Ballard_07.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700572642320798946" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy36tl3k2HEcXfQNG8dd8mLQa0WmTL6im3hS_7VXQUnDEPmgOdnUPFjj0VWeRe3qPB-2ljaD7wvwdeH9QcZiry6xTMU1SfX0xn865wbNBSosAhRRnrme-nhnAxKJysSAIGSJZnxP2GOZw/s1600/Ballard_06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 241px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy36tl3k2HEcXfQNG8dd8mLQa0WmTL6im3hS_7VXQUnDEPmgOdnUPFjj0VWeRe3qPB-2ljaD7wvwdeH9QcZiry6xTMU1SfX0xn865wbNBSosAhRRnrme-nhnAxKJysSAIGSJZnxP2GOZw/s400/Ballard_06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700572423905697106" /></a><br /><br />If you're interested in this <a href="http://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Seattle/5608-39th-Ave-W-98199/11372086?refer=map">home</a>, you can contact the <a href="http://www.windermere.com">Windermere</a> real estate office. <br /><br /><center>(All images from <a href="http://www.windermere.com">Windermere</a>)</center>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-48562854809852447922012-01-18T14:45:00.000-08:002012-01-18T15:14:19.627-08:00The Need to MeasureOkay, I never thought I'd say "measuring cups are cool" but these are beyond cute and I want to immediately start measuring things! At the beginning of the year I entered a giveaway by one of my favorite designers Lauren Andrus at <a href="http://www.coveandgrey.com">Cove & Grey Design</a>, and I won these cuties! Thank you Lauren!! They are Matryoshka measuring cups by <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a> and they can make measuring ingredients effortless. In a cute way! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1Hg5WTgQm7CAUQQbGV3CGPfz6cSA5DN70-gHePxY62-EV_FPpJ8-oRxNLqG33Ig6Hq6K_97GhyZkcb68vTXlP469nhjsZ7u1Q761VMSC1QHfwHOZKdxebfeS67JJtw5vDUuTn6YPRQU/s1600/Nesting+Dolls.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1Hg5WTgQm7CAUQQbGV3CGPfz6cSA5DN70-gHePxY62-EV_FPpJ8-oRxNLqG33Ig6Hq6K_97GhyZkcb68vTXlP469nhjsZ7u1Q761VMSC1QHfwHOZKdxebfeS67JJtw5vDUuTn6YPRQU/s400/Nesting+Dolls.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699114282949641154" /></a><br /><br />Here are some more cute measuring cups from <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqeLbkK5JQ3WNaLJw9c4cdNnBSvI2Xlk0q8rUzDFJlhmJ2IrbQVRtA_BKBs_IBAlXUqbqDwhC3nnjpsb1_ZeQR1fcbEsflKuPQz8EYGgkVDM5RJAaxvHZWTBNMsj4BAMTiWgMzbys0DE/s1600/Anthro-Measuring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqeLbkK5JQ3WNaLJw9c4cdNnBSvI2Xlk0q8rUzDFJlhmJ2IrbQVRtA_BKBs_IBAlXUqbqDwhC3nnjpsb1_ZeQR1fcbEsflKuPQz8EYGgkVDM5RJAaxvHZWTBNMsj4BAMTiWgMzbys0DE/s400/Anthro-Measuring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699111472178955314" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7vt4eptuStlNGPNiVMlcVkbqLntXUcY6Li_Gh5AbCxZEkXfAkOr1OL6wSNLMs0r_4SBL8mcNCVzuG3VNGzMTGqghFHz3dNULcbwd43z4Sy4iGdYmnph8JQhjwjkhSZTXL9L4WvFzC8c/s1600/Anthro-Measuring+Milk.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd7vt4eptuStlNGPNiVMlcVkbqLntXUcY6Li_Gh5AbCxZEkXfAkOr1OL6wSNLMs0r_4SBL8mcNCVzuG3VNGzMTGqghFHz3dNULcbwd43z4Sy4iGdYmnph8JQhjwjkhSZTXL9L4WvFzC8c/s400/Anthro-Measuring+Milk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699111641888922162" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbwr4Z2LHF6Nd9Q4M0f0BS4IDk9d1tQRtptJkvnM7mrbOAZwpfJ84pLGi2WCcqE4ngr0KH4K2HhZya7dyi-zvYkYAhZsh1yssVNhADxYTKCsAFYfeUV5NBP9yfhwumaxqrT-YP5-dWjs/s1600/Anthro-Measuring+Milk+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmbwr4Z2LHF6Nd9Q4M0f0BS4IDk9d1tQRtptJkvnM7mrbOAZwpfJ84pLGi2WCcqE4ngr0KH4K2HhZya7dyi-zvYkYAhZsh1yssVNhADxYTKCsAFYfeUV5NBP9yfhwumaxqrT-YP5-dWjs/s400/Anthro-Measuring+Milk+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699111745166895762" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidw-P_WyOTre6L0Iv8Ynw31EPA_ZIb66lB008eXFYdo2ut4HWFgNEn8qrWHMuIJg-u7s9fsUwzKN1btqEvVS4ypEgMt8B3IvFGhEcClMR79uIJV6hFDJqbpOzdX2pedCSKiv92r5-03E0/s1600/Anthro-Measuring.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidw-P_WyOTre6L0Iv8Ynw31EPA_ZIb66lB008eXFYdo2ut4HWFgNEn8qrWHMuIJg-u7s9fsUwzKN1btqEvVS4ypEgMt8B3IvFGhEcClMR79uIJV6hFDJqbpOzdX2pedCSKiv92r5-03E0/s400/Anthro-Measuring.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699113086223636834" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz377AOb9xr6kP4ZgSBX4lR7n8ornICuG8vMl0vuskFoYU-iYPzJ-BaCsvyMSNwKtdiZpmF_OdqxXmzvVCqYNSoxeGz8I4fAWwqP8BDSPQK_AOluz9tsxN5w70dOjjWxB5KOueyOd0NEs/s1600/Anthro-Measuring+3.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz377AOb9xr6kP4ZgSBX4lR7n8ornICuG8vMl0vuskFoYU-iYPzJ-BaCsvyMSNwKtdiZpmF_OdqxXmzvVCqYNSoxeGz8I4fAWwqP8BDSPQK_AOluz9tsxN5w70dOjjWxB5KOueyOd0NEs/s400/Anthro-Measuring+3.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699113656006224994" /></a>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-38738096508074253972012-01-15T10:49:00.000-08:002012-01-15T14:47:18.384-08:00Happy Color for 2012The Pantone color of 2012 was announced earlier last month and it is <a href="http://www.pantone.com/pages/pantone/category.aspx?ca=88">Tangerine Tango</a> I can't imagine a more fun, happy color! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-oHiImke1dU1L1XAwI_CnbJ7uEcLuj8ZMIr9y4MB9l5OAT_gibHr6wRDZi8g8zsLCeY_ObzAZd4RTtdTrEYP69wHHIbRA2-HgCSuCs2k8fwilxgo_w11fiRsuAq25ASVrhJTTgXWwFo/s1600/Pantone+2012.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 275px; height: 183px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ-oHiImke1dU1L1XAwI_CnbJ7uEcLuj8ZMIr9y4MB9l5OAT_gibHr6wRDZi8g8zsLCeY_ObzAZd4RTtdTrEYP69wHHIbRA2-HgCSuCs2k8fwilxgo_w11fiRsuAq25ASVrhJTTgXWwFo/s400/Pantone+2012.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697933532553613074" /></a><br /><br />Again, like my <a href="http://redpoppyinteriors.blogspot.com/2011/01/not-for-faint-of-heart.html">post</a> in 2011, it's not a color for the faint of heart. But if used sparingly (for those afraid of too much color) you can use it as little "pops" of color here and there in your home.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.adriennechinn.co.uk/">Adrienne Chinn</a> uses the color sparingly in this room but it really adds dimension to the otherwise safe colors: white walls and grey sofa. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeld9gxcez_ZUQ1RdoBQlrZVscbrf0rPDvQoS-Yk636csn1EwNBPQT6M1ccGC_-_Izo6p_gkDID0YDaeaGlNzgcejj0pvdq0PNhIJVMZouH4b2k1mwNqCUOCt8E7BflZxJbWcqzFmNmJ4/s1600/Adrienne+Chinn_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeld9gxcez_ZUQ1RdoBQlrZVscbrf0rPDvQoS-Yk636csn1EwNBPQT6M1ccGC_-_Izo6p_gkDID0YDaeaGlNzgcejj0pvdq0PNhIJVMZouH4b2k1mwNqCUOCt8E7BflZxJbWcqzFmNmJ4/s400/Adrienne+Chinn_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697934668900220914" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://charmhome.blogspot.com/">Cristi Holcombe</a> took a similar approach to this room using a dark neutral grey to the walls and desk but sill adding a pop of color with the reddish-orange. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjardLSyyIjs_ndFZUNvr_S1NvK6VPzrstl0nKc22ArFYX_2gK7hkYdjxWuHaA2AkhgjIZsQxPj-nmzPcHC5FvnCEP2uVwgXkDTKFZyeerTUJKqc6yzrOMl1td-l1OE6EyBX3CAMLZn4/s1600/Cristi+Holcombe_Orange.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 276px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjardLSyyIjs_ndFZUNvr_S1NvK6VPzrstl0nKc22ArFYX_2gK7hkYdjxWuHaA2AkhgjIZsQxPj-nmzPcHC5FvnCEP2uVwgXkDTKFZyeerTUJKqc6yzrOMl1td-l1OE6EyBX3CAMLZn4/s400/Cristi+Holcombe_Orange.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697936125113548626" /></a><br /><br />One of my favorite photos is from <a href="http://ejinteriors.net/index2.php?v=v1#/home/">Emily Johnston Larkin</a> and a room she recently remodeled. I love her use of layering giving this room a look that all the items were gathered over time. Which in fact I'm sure is true, but she kept it tasteful, fun, and not "staged". <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjZA_aAz63LyNeEgnV7vV3U0HKEx3BfNrabtIZqq0SesfIwmu9GnPUYpkYaim5knOO7EwJCunoCJzk-VW1h1uyYQy4aQCD_qKUqgxV66Y6LAtidlEATQGfqNnAw7W4B31lPqQ41pY21Q/s1600/Emily+Larkin_Orange.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjZA_aAz63LyNeEgnV7vV3U0HKEx3BfNrabtIZqq0SesfIwmu9GnPUYpkYaim5knOO7EwJCunoCJzk-VW1h1uyYQy4aQCD_qKUqgxV66Y6LAtidlEATQGfqNnAw7W4B31lPqQ41pY21Q/s400/Emily+Larkin_Orange.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697937167849132738" /></a><br /><br />Unfortunately I don't know the source of this photo so if anyone knows, please tell me and I'll give proper credit as it's a fantastic room! I love the warm, saturated colors used in this family room. It's very cozy! I LOVE the Suzani fabric used on the chair (bottom left)!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0c8guJpV9O8xI5Bme3sFoATDvGGJR5watKkBnSIc0ruCXGLMFCITY0ANLnWQYuFCk9-Ilf_ZaUaMs661mv-nIM_M6Ay1VIdveeOFWd2U0h7cxnqGGO8MyOnOWN7CYjpmslqsiM5qbfw/s1600/BluLabelBungalow_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA0c8guJpV9O8xI5Bme3sFoATDvGGJR5watKkBnSIc0ruCXGLMFCITY0ANLnWQYuFCk9-Ilf_ZaUaMs661mv-nIM_M6Ay1VIdveeOFWd2U0h7cxnqGGO8MyOnOWN7CYjpmslqsiM5qbfw/s400/BluLabelBungalow_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697938211091641138" /></a><br /><br />Another fun room designed by <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/">Jonathan Adler</a> is this open concept living/dining room. I love the colors he put together and the amazing lights he chose for the living room! I'm also partial to the teal/blue dining room chairs. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjik_KD5OGOGOqQMrmzcDbBAVbOLpMgkAaUnJXTwiieGPOcdiBfEeeWVApAXVlpuWbgGjynTbalO-u41R76GmQTM4oaUZWMAkZoKhxiVxFG9LVLZPjzpaMbNtpIBi4Ow3juUrRWiZO98YU/s1600/Jonathan+Adler_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjik_KD5OGOGOqQMrmzcDbBAVbOLpMgkAaUnJXTwiieGPOcdiBfEeeWVApAXVlpuWbgGjynTbalO-u41R76GmQTM4oaUZWMAkZoKhxiVxFG9LVLZPjzpaMbNtpIBi4Ow3juUrRWiZO98YU/s400/Jonathan+Adler_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697939822255676738" /></a><br /><br />In fact the more I see this color the more I like it with that teal/blue color. (Sorry I don't know the source of this photo either).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLVlpg-UXWEyvr57xFcdR0ubf1bTNLBpdpo7r3uC3TRpQFZz9spulWfLeGxRHUw3jnwQbjSuPw72dS0e6nY02Meo8q7m8H3F2XA0ZIPcDckbgoQ0tt9Yfl5-iqoB1pRTLPQ-KRLOsKA0/s1600/Inspiring-turquoise-and-orange-interior-decoration.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeLVlpg-UXWEyvr57xFcdR0ubf1bTNLBpdpo7r3uC3TRpQFZz9spulWfLeGxRHUw3jnwQbjSuPw72dS0e6nY02Meo8q7m8H3F2XA0ZIPcDckbgoQ0tt9Yfl5-iqoB1pRTLPQ-KRLOsKA0/s400/Inspiring-turquoise-and-orange-interior-decoration.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697940675640339202" /></a><br /><br />This photo from <a href="http://www.bhg.com/">Better Homes & Garden</a>, also added the teal/blue color with tangerine. This is giving me some inspiration for my curtains in my master bedroom!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD_MWI0rv1qeLBsdYnghCGDqfIyEIWkpJ2oMqcyC-Et6B-ur-xBLAqsgIyqRxpW_VS4qzt2WphyeqMR3C3sK-Ro-JngtHrQ4YL4K5mNYIhiQfToYQeBHAXVxUG8n0fIwg-brEI5rm4gY/s1600/Better+Homes+and+Garden_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD_MWI0rv1qeLBsdYnghCGDqfIyEIWkpJ2oMqcyC-Et6B-ur-xBLAqsgIyqRxpW_VS4qzt2WphyeqMR3C3sK-Ro-JngtHrQ4YL4K5mNYIhiQfToYQeBHAXVxUG8n0fIwg-brEI5rm4gY/s400/Better+Homes+and+Garden_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697943160308954690" /></a><br /><br />This dining room from <a href="http://lonnymag.com">Lonny e-magazine</a> has lighter neutral colors throughout with the vibrant orange velvet used for the dining room chairs. It picks up the colors found in the painting above the fireplace. Another beautiful use of the color!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdF8TV6rHXgjItqJXr_FEaCvXr8ncQo8NZ5Wg65ZcjNLU-HnRyjMpZubB9OlfxO6WXewrNERLmafX7B7GMc1cAg0jlDTM1RlzDLDxgHCvQKpGWoO5zKkVVTUxxOlr0eJpXw-f5A3vLpk/s1600/Lonny_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHdF8TV6rHXgjItqJXr_FEaCvXr8ncQo8NZ5Wg65ZcjNLU-HnRyjMpZubB9OlfxO6WXewrNERLmafX7B7GMc1cAg0jlDTM1RlzDLDxgHCvQKpGWoO5zKkVVTUxxOlr0eJpXw-f5A3vLpk/s400/Lonny_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697942525163089858" /></a><br /><br />It's also a fantastic color for the exterior of your home. Of course <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com">Martha Stewart</a> comes up with classic designs with the vibrant color. I noticed again that it's used against neutral dark colors.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp-g_NpALCFi8vhc0eWmIpgqdpBwBgbSgy5uCHEu5XH6YeP_WujPIYRXwz8IlEAzL3u3MW3nKhKVFzbeyYxSvlRUJMDD0GHYr6IDURVw8ep5YRzUm2WQYXbynmj123NWZOMg8bp-F6jg/s1600/Martha+Stewart_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjp-g_NpALCFi8vhc0eWmIpgqdpBwBgbSgy5uCHEu5XH6YeP_WujPIYRXwz8IlEAzL3u3MW3nKhKVFzbeyYxSvlRUJMDD0GHYr6IDURVw8ep5YRzUm2WQYXbynmj123NWZOMg8bp-F6jg/s400/Martha+Stewart_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697941637604428866" /></a><br /><br />Another example of the color being used against a dark neutral color by <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com">Anthropologie</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXI34fXwF9pwo0U6Oq0EiVaadmFkkB7Sir9KIoMlm2kbhVnkYS8Fzad6CMVhS-RVOd6Pt4FNQC8VQPfdxjMUb03FOhcA_hYxCpKY76D-joGxR6hRLJ5dvhOraQ18Xwlail6jHf8-ihAk/s1600/Anthropologie_Orange.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXI34fXwF9pwo0U6Oq0EiVaadmFkkB7Sir9KIoMlm2kbhVnkYS8Fzad6CMVhS-RVOd6Pt4FNQC8VQPfdxjMUb03FOhcA_hYxCpKY76D-joGxR6hRLJ5dvhOraQ18Xwlail6jHf8-ihAk/s400/Anthropologie_Orange.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697942121835351106" /></a>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-28309667467413490232011-12-25T11:20:00.000-08:002011-12-25T11:22:10.885-08:00Merry Christmas!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0JRd7EuDmB3uaowYmSH9t57uURKPcPVlgJfeg-K2DQbmGPmH4_SHq9-b7Ct4PriRzO7je6N_RIKtl762mOw9XTzmP0xX7kSWplZ0Yg9J1arOwVyWn_i_j0OyAWcNMP37huydtZVk0W8/s1600/merrychristmasblog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil0JRd7EuDmB3uaowYmSH9t57uURKPcPVlgJfeg-K2DQbmGPmH4_SHq9-b7Ct4PriRzO7je6N_RIKtl762mOw9XTzmP0xX7kSWplZ0Yg9J1arOwVyWn_i_j0OyAWcNMP37huydtZVk0W8/s400/merrychristmasblog.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690148157008334850" /></a><br /><br /><center>(image from <a href="http://themeadowbrookblog.blogspot.com">themeadowbrookblog</a>)</center>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8351380477330897338.post-18310566703760630012011-11-23T23:38:00.001-08:002011-11-24T00:12:42.128-08:00Happy Thanksgiving!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURmTndvOYcDwilMBa44aMFfdYgScOizOXjvgOHFCudrEn_cW__udAOf_1XWqg3YB9hl2nfVSQ4XAiL5RrbN7LjhZ9y7lbBrPE3F9FB-AT_PajK8hoIJ3MAEcZZs14mwhcXY3VuTXkniU/s1600/TGD.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjURmTndvOYcDwilMBa44aMFfdYgScOizOXjvgOHFCudrEn_cW__udAOf_1XWqg3YB9hl2nfVSQ4XAiL5RrbN7LjhZ9y7lbBrPE3F9FB-AT_PajK8hoIJ3MAEcZZs14mwhcXY3VuTXkniU/s400/TGD.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5678472285144883986" /></a><br /><br /><br /><center>(image from <a href="http://www.pinterest.com">pinterest</a>)</center>Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05767002694736333853noreply@blogger.com0