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Back to reality...and a new freebie series!
Well, today meant back to work after our mini vacation...I think that sad fact deserves a moment of silence.
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Ok, enough pouting.
Every now and then Mr. B and I talk about how it feels like we get in these loops of "sameness." Wake up, Walk the Pup, Work, Home, Chores, Errands, Sleep, Repeat. I'm sure everyone knows that story. We needed a little excitement in our lives!
Vacations are always exciting! But of course, there's always the issue of FUNDING said vacation. Since we're trying to save for another tropical vacation in the *relatively* near future, we decided on taking a little mini vacation up north to Lake Superior and the beautiful wilderness it holds.
So last Wednesday, Mr. B, Fitzgerald the pooch and I headed to the North Shore of Lake Superior for some time away. We hiked lots, saw Gooseberry Falls, visited Grand Marais and even squeezed a little time in to enjoy the outdoor heated hot tub at the resort! It was a perfect break from the crazy work schedule of Mr. B and the normal day-to-day hubbub that can get to a person!
Here's a peek at the whole fam enjoying a hike!
A lack of reliable wifi meant that I didn't get my Weekly Frills posted on Friday...bad Amanda!
But maybe this will help make up for that slip of mine...
A few weeks back I whipped up a series of printables using some simple life-sayings, color and texture. Though I haven't decided where I'm going to put them in MY house, I have decided that I should share them! Here's the first one in the set...there will be more to come down the road! Enjoy :)
.............
Ok, enough pouting.
Every now and then Mr. B and I talk about how it feels like we get in these loops of "sameness." Wake up, Walk the Pup, Work, Home, Chores, Errands, Sleep, Repeat. I'm sure everyone knows that story. We needed a little excitement in our lives!
Vacations are always exciting! But of course, there's always the issue of FUNDING said vacation. Since we're trying to save for another tropical vacation in the *relatively* near future, we decided on taking a little mini vacation up north to Lake Superior and the beautiful wilderness it holds.
So last Wednesday, Mr. B, Fitzgerald the pooch and I headed to the North Shore of Lake Superior for some time away. We hiked lots, saw Gooseberry Falls, visited Grand Marais and even squeezed a little time in to enjoy the outdoor heated hot tub at the resort! It was a perfect break from the crazy work schedule of Mr. B and the normal day-to-day hubbub that can get to a person!
Here's a peek at the whole fam enjoying a hike!
A lack of reliable wifi meant that I didn't get my Weekly Frills posted on Friday...bad Amanda!
But maybe this will help make up for that slip of mine...
A few weeks back I whipped up a series of printables using some simple life-sayings, color and texture. Though I haven't decided where I'm going to put them in MY house, I have decided that I should share them! Here's the first one in the set...there will be more to come down the road! Enjoy :)
Oh, so many plans...
I believe that I have explained before how I have SO MANY IDEAS. Like TONS. Like enough-to-fill-the-Atlantic-Ocean-and-still-have-some-left-for-a-nice-salt-water-pool-in-the-backyard enough. I have plans for our house, for vacations, parties, our lives and our imaginary (but hopefully relatively soon to exist) children.
So I thought I would share a few of the things on my "House" list that I want to tackle soon. Soon being a relative word, of course. Most are small changes that I can complete on my own and at my own pace. I DO have to remind myself that nothing has to be done right now. It's just so hard to wait! But I'll slowly cross one thing off of the list at a time (while adding twice as many to the list, i'm sure!)
***DISCLAIMER - this post will include pictures of our home in all its unfinished, mismatched and messy glory. I've got work to do in every room, so it won't be pretty! Here goes nothing!
Paint my office/craft/guest room
Right now it's a soft yellow. Not horrible, but not really my style either. Unfortunately the living room and tiny hallway are also the same color, but they're larger projects and will have to wait a while.
I'm contemplating a soft grey/beige (what up, greige!) and an accent wall with a pattern. Possibly that herringbone stencil that I mentioned last week! I'm not lucky enough to have the beautiful white trim that I dream of, so I'm figuring out how to work with the honey oak trim that we've got. Right now this is the color combo i'm digging:
Remove the "lovely" wallpaper and border in the kitchen
In this case "lovely" actually means outdated, ugly and just...yuck. I've never been a wallpaper or border person, and this one is no exception. Having never removed wallpaper before, I'm a little nervous to get started. Let me know if you have any tips/tricks/tutorials that you recommend...I'm all ears!
Replace the horrid "boob" lights in the hallway and bedrooms
I hate these light fixtures. With a passion. In fact, when they finally come down, I may do a ceremonial smashing of one just to spite it. Don't worry, one is actually broken, so that's the one I'll smash. The others will be promptly donated to our local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store!
I have a couple of ideas for different rooms:
Give our house a little more Curb Appeal
Our house isn't ugly, but it's all one color and kind of plain looking from the front. It needs some frills! I would like to create a little wood plaque that I can add new house numbers to to give it a little more charm. Oh, and I HAVE to fix the ugly, peeling stairs. Not sure how to do that, though.
I'm also digging the idea of painting the front door. I'm just having trouble deciding on a color. I would love to do teal, but since the house is tan I don't think that's quite right. Maybe Orange or Navy Blue?!? Opinions are welcome!
Hope you have a great hump day and remainder of the week! Mr. B and I are heading to the North Shore today for a few days of rest and relaxation, so I'll see you on the flip side!
So I thought I would share a few of the things on my "House" list that I want to tackle soon. Soon being a relative word, of course. Most are small changes that I can complete on my own and at my own pace. I DO have to remind myself that nothing has to be done right now. It's just so hard to wait! But I'll slowly cross one thing off of the list at a time (while adding twice as many to the list, i'm sure!)
***DISCLAIMER - this post will include pictures of our home in all its unfinished, mismatched and messy glory. I've got work to do in every room, so it won't be pretty! Here goes nothing!
Paint my office/craft/guest room
Right now it's a soft yellow. Not horrible, but not really my style either. Unfortunately the living room and tiny hallway are also the same color, but they're larger projects and will have to wait a while.
I'm contemplating a soft grey/beige (what up, greige!) and an accent wall with a pattern. Possibly that herringbone stencil that I mentioned last week! I'm not lucky enough to have the beautiful white trim that I dream of, so I'm figuring out how to work with the honey oak trim that we've got. Right now this is the color combo i'm digging:
Remove the "lovely" wallpaper and border in the kitchen
In this case "lovely" actually means outdated, ugly and just...yuck. I've never been a wallpaper or border person, and this one is no exception. Having never removed wallpaper before, I'm a little nervous to get started. Let me know if you have any tips/tricks/tutorials that you recommend...I'm all ears!
Replace the horrid "boob" lights in the hallway and bedrooms
I hate these light fixtures. With a passion. In fact, when they finally come down, I may do a ceremonial smashing of one just to spite it. Don't worry, one is actually broken, so that's the one I'll smash. The others will be promptly donated to our local Habitat for Humanity Re-Store!
I have a couple of ideas for different rooms:
Hallway:
Bedroom:
Craft/Extra Bedroom:
Give our house a little more Curb Appeal
Our house isn't ugly, but it's all one color and kind of plain looking from the front. It needs some frills! I would like to create a little wood plaque that I can add new house numbers to to give it a little more charm. Oh, and I HAVE to fix the ugly, peeling stairs. Not sure how to do that, though.
I'm also digging the idea of painting the front door. I'm just having trouble deciding on a color. I would love to do teal, but since the house is tan I don't think that's quite right. Maybe Orange or Navy Blue?!? Opinions are welcome!
Hope you have a great hump day and remainder of the week! Mr. B and I are heading to the North Shore today for a few days of rest and relaxation, so I'll see you on the flip side!
The Weekly Frills! 7.4.2014
Happy Independence Day! I hope your day is full of food, family and friends, and lots of fun! My frills for the week are ready for you to see! Enjoy :)
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Design Seeds
I am a color-lover. Those paint chips you get at Home Depot? Yeah, I don't usually leave the store without at least a few of them in my bag. I've got stacks of them at home! When I found Design Seeds, I was totally hooked! It's a fantastic website that bases color combinations off of beautiful pictures. You can search by color or theme, or just browse them all like I usually do! It's great :)
Words
I have a pinterest board where I like to pin quotes/words that inspire me. Words are so powerful - that's why I love to use them in decor. They can be both impactful AND beautiful at the same time. In fact, I feel a few printables coming on...they'll go in my craft room, and I think I'll share them here too!
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Herringbone EVERYTHING
I cannot get enough of herringbone patterned things! No matter where I am shopping, internet-surfing, or blog-stalking, I am immediately attracted to the geometric lines and arrow-incorporation of herringbone! Below are a few things I've found (products and tutorials) that I might use for inspiration in our home! Mr. B will probably be sick of herringbone soon...lol
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Design Seeds
I am a color-lover. Those paint chips you get at Home Depot? Yeah, I don't usually leave the store without at least a few of them in my bag. I've got stacks of them at home! When I found Design Seeds, I was totally hooked! It's a fantastic website that bases color combinations off of beautiful pictures. You can search by color or theme, or just browse them all like I usually do! It's great :)
________________________________________________________________________
Words
I have a pinterest board where I like to pin quotes/words that inspire me. Words are so powerful - that's why I love to use them in decor. They can be both impactful AND beautiful at the same time. In fact, I feel a few printables coming on...they'll go in my craft room, and I think I'll share them here too!
________________________________________________________________________
Herringbone EVERYTHING
I cannot get enough of herringbone patterned things! No matter where I am shopping, internet-surfing, or blog-stalking, I am immediately attracted to the geometric lines and arrow-incorporation of herringbone! Below are a few things I've found (products and tutorials) that I might use for inspiration in our home! Mr. B will probably be sick of herringbone soon...lol
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