tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40897928348655297022024-03-05T02:21:00.604-08:00It's a Fancy Schmancy LifeValerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-12998202030541444912017-03-27T07:00:00.000-07:002017-03-27T07:00:23.904-07:00EVERYDAY GOODNESS<h4>
<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi Friends! I am back again to share with you some highlights from my week. Here are some things that I have enjoyed admired or been inspired by this week.</span></h4>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">1.</span><span style="color: #999999;">I have shared with you all my love for Mindy Kaling a few years back. Well I guess Senator Cory Booker </span><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/03/25/entertainment/mindy-kaling-cory-booker-dinner-date-trnd/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">SENATOR CORY BOOKER</span></a> </span><span style="color: #999999;">shares my appreciation. I knew we were aligned on political matters but my affection for him has grown after reading the sweetness of this exchange!</span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">2.</span><span style="color: #999999;">I finished</span> <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/All-Light-We-Cannot-See-ebook/dp/B00DPM7TIG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490459467&sr=8-1&keywords=all+the+light+you+can+not+see"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> last week. It is by far the best I have read this year. The subject matter was a little difficult considering todays political climate but I devoured it nonetheless. The characters and plot line are so well developed with no detail left unexplored. It is no surprise it took ten years to craft. Mystery, youth, circumstance, perseverance and redemption will keep you turning the pages in this one. I highly recommend it!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">3.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I changed up some dishes in my kitchen cabinets for spring. I always do red and white for the Holidays through Valentine's but it is blue and white for spring and summer this year. Change is good! I will break out the white ceramic bunnies after my girls Birthday this week!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">5. Here is a</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;"> <a href="http://bliss-athome.com/spring-home-tour-2/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">SPRING HOME TOUR</span></a></span><span style="color: #999999;"> from </span><a href="http://bliss-athome.com/spring-home-tour-2/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">KRISTIN</span></a><span style="color: #999999;">. She is quickly making her new home her own. </span></span><br />
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<br />Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-85968920973922733902017-03-25T08:10:00.002-07:002017-03-25T08:10:56.806-07:00WHEN TO USE A BARN DOOR<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am fairly certain that my love affair with Barn Doors started with these on Miss Patti's dance studio on Gilmore Girls! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After my post about my mini hallway makeover, quite awhile back, I had several emails asking about our barn door. Now, they are popping up everywhere! It's great because they are such a smart design element that add architectural detail to any space. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYBODY. BEFORE THIS WEEK IS THROUGH I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE WITH YOU SOME THINGS THAT I HAVE ENJOYED, ADMIRED OR BEEN INSPIRED BY THIS WEEK. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">4. </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Here is a really </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;"> </span><a href="http://www.iheartorganizing.com/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">CUTE LAUNDRY ROOM</span></a><span style="color: #999999;"> sneak peak from Jen. I can't wait to see it once it is complete!</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">About four years ago I decided to add a plate rack to the back wall behind our kitchen table. Prior to the plate rack, I had hung a large clock that came from our previous house, but it was just never the right scale. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyone who knows me well, know that I have been collecting white dish ware since I was first married. There isn't a white jug, cake plate or platter that I <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">don't </span>admire. Having a plate rack would not only add decorative character but it would also be a perfect place to store some extra platters and plates I had on hand. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To start, I looked up some inspiration pictures in magazines and on Pinterest like these.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Next, I measured and basically drew out a sketch of what I envisioned and headed out to the hardware store. When I arrived home, with my supplies in hand, I sprung the idea on my husband. It didn't take much convincing, he thought a plate rack would be a great addition and, together, we could build the plate rack ourselves. However, his agreeable position came with one condition, I must use things I already owned, I <u><i>could not</i></u> buy anything new to fill the rack. Agreed!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "\22 arial\22 " , "\22 helvetica\22 " , sans-serif;">I am really pleased with how it turned out. While it looks great just as its plain self on an everyday basis, it is also fun to dress it up a little when celebrating special occasions. It is a great place to add a little color and whimsy in the kitchen and it's the perfect place to hang birthday banners and holiday garlands alike!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">1.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> This week I read You by Caroline Kepnes. Let me start by saying that on the surface this is most definitely not my typical kind of book. Stalkers generally are not my thing. It is written in the second person narrative it took a little getting used to but eventually this book lays out all the traps and you cannot put it down. It is full of characters that are broken beyond all repair. The writing is so good the it is impossible to not get wrapped up in these irredeemable and warped human beings. There are lots of pop culture references which may eventually date the story but it really works to cement the plot here. If you like Gone Girl this is better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">6. </span><span style="color: #999999;">Thanks to the reader who remembered that I owe you guys a reveal of our closet from a few years back. I promise it is coming! In the meantime I think you should check out </span><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><a href="http://hisugarplum.com/2017/02/master-closet-makeover-reveal.html"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">CASSIE'S CLOSET MAKEOVER</span></a>.</span><span style="color: #999999;"> It is so organized and that carpet....oh my.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I get it Miranda Priestly, florals are nothing new for spring fashion! But as someone who appreciates color and loves a good floral print I can't help but notice them blooming everywhere in stores for this spring!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There truly is something for everyone. With a wide variety of pretty posy frocks and accessories available at everyday retailers. I thought I would am share a few from the dozens I have rounded up today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">1. </span><a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1046693&vid=1&pid=499055043"><span style="color: #999999;">Floral Pintuck Swing Blouse-Old Navy</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">3. </span><a href="https://factory.jcrew.com/womens-clothing/knits_tees/sweatshirts_cardigans/PRDOVR~E0967/E0967.jsp"><span style="color: #999999;">Floral Sweatshirt-J.Crew Factory</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">6</span>.</span><span style="color: #999999;"> <a href="https://www.modcloth.com/shop/vintage-dresses/respectfully-retro-midi-dress/149537.html"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Respectfully Retro Midi Dress-Modcloth</span></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">7</span>. </span><a href="http://www.loft.com/primavera-scarf/418734?skuId=22318015&defaultColor=4149&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000021"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Primavera Floral Scarf-Loft</span></a><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">8</span>.</span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/poesy-floral-blouse"><span style="color: #999999;">Pyrus Poesy Floral Blouse-Anthropologie</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">9. </span><a href="https://www.baublebar.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=venette"><span style="color: #999999;">Venette Drops-Bauble Bar</span></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">10</span><span style="color: #f4cccc;">. </span><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/nina-floral-midi-skirt?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=041"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Nina Floral Midi Skirt-Anthropologie</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">11. </span><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0030562/Banana%20leaf%20print%20surplice%20dress?utm_source=CJ&utm_medium=Datafeed"><span style="color: #999999;">Banana Leaf Print Dress-Eshatki</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">12. </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-joules-sophia-floral-print-rain-boots/-/A-51130154"><span style="color: #999999;">Sophia Floral Print Rain Boots-Target</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">15. </span><a href="http://www.loft.com/primavera-pintucked-blouse/422634?skuId=22385796&defaultColor=8792&colorExplode=false&catid=catl000011"><span style="color: #999999;">Primavera Pintucked Blouse-Loft</span></a></span><br />
<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">16. </span><a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-peasant-blouse-merona/-/A-51545303#sn-51545303" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #999999;">Floral Peasant Blouse-Target</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">17. </span><a href="https://www.katespade.com/products/grant-street-grainy-vinyl-neda/WLRU2122-3.html?cgid=ks-sale-handbags-wallets&dwvar_WLRU2122-3_color=359#start=30&cgid=ks-sale-handbags-wallets"><span style="color: #999999;">Grant Street Grainy Wallet-Kate Spade</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">18. </span><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1005911&vid=1&pid=587259003"><span style="color: #999999;">Floral Off Shoulder Dress-Banana Republic</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">19. </span><a href="https://www.katespade.com/products/cameron-street-floral-margot/PXRU7442.html?cgid=ks-handbags-view-all&dwvar_PXRU7442_color=098#start=68&cgid=ks-handbags-view-all"><span style="color: #999999;">Cameron Street Floral Margot Handbag-Kate Spade</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">20. </span><a href="http://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-shirts-blouses/long-sleeved-tops/wa771-spk/womens-chalky-pink-spot-floral-olive-blouse"><span style="color: #999999;">Pink Spot Floral Olive Blouse-Boden</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">21. </span><a href="https://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi41932&defaultColor=8464&N=10588&No=96&selectedConcept=&_=1487637908532&Nrpp=24&Nr=AND(OR(product.siteId%3ATalbotsSite)%2COR(product.catalogId%3Acatalog20002))"><span style="color: #999999;">Mirrored Floral Topper-Talbots</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">22. </span><a href="https://www.jcrew.com/ca/r/search/?N=0&Nloc=en&Ntrm=painted%20tulip&Npge=1&Nrpp=60&Nsrt=0"><span style="color: #999999;">Painted Tulip T-Shirt-J Crew</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">23. </span><a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1068849&vid=1&pid=146172043"><span style="color: #999999;">Coral Ditsy Floral Sneaker-Old Navy</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">24. </span><a href="https://www.joules.com/Womens-Clothing/Right-As-Rain?icid=RARHub-_-RARWomens"><span style="color: #999999;">Right As Rain Coat-Joules</span></a></span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Can you tell that I'm getting a little desperate for spring?</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Have a great day friends,</span><br />
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Valerie</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f4cccc; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">HERE ARE SOME AWESOME THINGS THAT HAVE INSPIRED ME FROM AROUND THE WEB AND IN MY LIFE THIS WEEK.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">If you need another product to make your love of Rifle Paper Co. products even more, I have found it for you.</span><span style="color: #f4cccc;"> <span style="color: #f4cccc;"><a href="https://riflepaperco.com/collections/keds/"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">RIFLE AND KEDS</span></a> </span></span><span style="color: #f4cccc;"> </span><span style="color: #999999; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">have partnered to bring you these great kicks. They have helped to convince me that spring is just around the corner!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Lorelai Gilmore is my absolute favorite TV Mom of all time! I loved Lauren Graham in both Gilmore Girls and Parenthood. I was so happy to get this book for Christmas. It is an upbeat collection of stories and events that lead to the grown up Lauren is today. Even if you haven't watched either of these shows I think you will still laugh out loud at this book! You should watch both shows if you haven't already, because they rock!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">As another Christmas present, this was a book I likely would not have chosen for myself</span>. <span style="color: #999999; font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> However it was a great easy read with an interesting story about a subject that is often difficult to talk about. I would suggest that anyone who believes they are of a liberal and progressive mindset read this book. I actually learned a lot.</span><br />
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Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-79524877784710665712015-06-22T12:13:00.003-07:002015-06-22T12:23:45.136-07:00CELEBRATIONS<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi everybody! It's been quite a while since I last posted. So I thought I would fill you in on what has been keeping me distracted around here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Even though this is a blog about creating a lovely home, it all begins with the special people you share your home with! Last weekend we celebrated both the prom and graduation of our daughter, Lillie. Thanks to everyone who joined in celebrating with us! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While I tell Lillie how proud of her I am on a daily basis I find myself feeling like Tom Cruise on Oprah and I want to shout it to the world. Congratulations sweet girl! You've been shining brighter than the sun since 1997. You've worked so hard for all the opportunities ahead of you. Here are some words of reflection I would like to share with my graduate as she begins this exciting new phase in her life.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Give at least one person a generous sincere compliment everyday.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Always be honest when it counts and use that honesty with good intentions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Always blast your favorite song in the morning if you are predicting a crappy day. It really will change your mood.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When someone pays you a compliment say thank you. It's hard, I know!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">An excess of material things will not make you happy. That being said, treat yourself to chocolate, supermarket flowers and a new lipstick whenever you need to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Actions will always speak louder then words. Do whatever it is you say you are going to.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some people are going to be mean. When they show you this once chin up and keep it moving. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's okay to miss the party, watch a movie and get a good nights sleep . But don't miss every party. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kill them with kindness. Unkind people need it most. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes you will win, sometimes you will learn.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Make sure your Dad is the only man you ever need to take care of you.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep your head, your heels and your standards high.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't ever apologize for being sensitive or emotional. You have a big heart.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can never be overdressed. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Work hard. It will pay off.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Marry someone you'd be proud to call your son. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Learn the differences between empathy and sympathy. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">People make mistakes, forgive them when they ask.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You'll make mistakes. Forgive yourself.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't dress to impress boys. You never have so don't start now.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On that note buy nice shoes, coats, watches and jeans. It is ok to skimp on the rest.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read, read, read. It's a free education on life.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A good laugh and a good sleep are some of the best medicine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Whenever you are upset stay off social media and call your Mom first!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be aware when you are hangry and try to keep it under control.Bring snacks at all times.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Know the difference between love and lust.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be a girl's girl. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Know whatever you give comes back to you. It may take a while but eventually it will. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trust your own instincts. Your gut is always right. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don't be afraid to fail. Everyone does and it will teach you a lot. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love yourself just as you are because you are enough.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Travel when you can. I see how it has affected Aunt Marsha and I want you to see the world the way she does.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Say you're sorry. Chances are the other person is sorry too. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time is the greatest gift you can ever give or receive. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do what you love to the best of your ability.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep playing the piano.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Never loose your sparkle.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We all need someone who inspires us to be better than we already are. When you find him never let him go.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In order to be trusted you must be honest.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Be strong, find your voice, state your opinion but then listen.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's ok to cry if you are happy or sad but I hope you cry mostly happy tears.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes you might go a long time without talking to your friends. Don't worry if they were your real friends they will be there.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Later in life you will have more regrets about the things you didn't do then the ones you did. Pursue your dreams. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Lastly but most important of all, know you can always come home.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #444444;"><span style="background-color: white;">Here is an office makeover done by </span><a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.ca/2015/05/riverside-home-craft-room.html" style="background-color: #76a5af;">6th STREET DESIGN SCHOOL</a><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">that takes the space from utilitarian and boring to fabulous. The cabinet color is so fresh! </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who wouldn't love to craft in here!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know I have been M.I.A. around here this week. I've been finishing up a few bigger projects around the house that have, literally, been years in the making. I am hoping to have at least one completed to share next week. Here is a sneak peak of what I've been up to! If you'd like to see more sneak peaks follow me on <span style="background-color: #76a5af;"><a href="https://instagram.com/valerieryan/">INSTAGRAM</a>.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend consider going to the movies to see </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">While We Were You</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ng. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paul and I went f</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">or last week's date night and it was good! I really enjoy Ben Stiller. Something about him reminds me of my awesome brother-in-law!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Zoe Deschanel and I are soul sisters! Not only because of our love for bangs, but also because of her rockin' wallpaper in 500 Days of Summer! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am in love with her kitchen, especially the lighting, hardware, floors and stove! Truth be told, I would maybe do the blue more of a true navy, for myself, but really the girl has style!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It seems like if you love something, and you want it to stick around, you'd better hope I don't love it too! First, there was Target closing in Canada and now, "The Mindy Project" has been cancelled! I must be bringing them bad luck. I've decided to never declare my love for anything again ... that way, I won't jinx the chances of it doing well and staying around. Mindy posted <a href="https://instagram.com/p/2XZR_LpQ6O/" style="background-color: #a2c4c9;">THIS VIDEO</a> to her Instagram account. Judging by her wink, there may be a little hope, yet!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am looking forward to so many special events with my family this summer and I need several dresses. I have been having the worst time trying to find anything I love to buy. However, in true Valerie form, I did find <a href="http://www.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=1031886&vid=3&pid=227163023" style="background-color: #a2c4c9;">THIS CUTE TOP</a>!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There has been some great inspiration all over home decor and design blogs on the internet, this week. Wednesday was the reveal date of the "One Room Challenge" and these ladies did not dissappoint. While all of these ladies have talent and their rooms are lovely, here are some images from the ones that caught my eye the most.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://jillsorensen.com/livelikeyou/" style="background-color: #a2c4c9;">JILL SORENSEN </a> took on a huge project! Boy oh boy, did it pay off!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are interested in seeing all of the One Room Challenge transformations, there will be links at the bottom of the individual reveals I've highlighted. Trust me when I say that, if you love home design, it is worth your time to see them all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For one last bit of everyday goodness, here is the sweetest video of <span style="background-color: #a2c4c9;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/myhouzz">ASHTON KUTCHER</a> </span>surprising his Mom with a home renovation. It's awesome! Kelso is a man now!</span><br />
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Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-21659642627671395882015-05-06T05:07:00.001-07:002017-02-19T18:01:04.281-08:00SHIPLAP DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know you guys may be tired of seeing pictures and posts about this little room. I really want to share with you one last DIY tutorial of the thing that made the most impact in the room. It's on how to actually install your own shiplap, of course!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For those of you who are interested in creating the shiplap look in your home, go for it, it really isn't that difficult. I feel like it changed the look of this room, dramatically. It is an inexpensive way to add architectural detail and charm to any room. All it takes is some patience and rolling up your sleeves to put in a little elbow grease. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">To begin with you need to measure how many square feet your room is. I used a thin utility plywood that was ready for paint. It comes in 4x8 sheets and our room required 12 sheets, in total. It should cost between $12.00 and $15.00 a sheet, depending on where you buy it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">If your walls are anything but neutral or white you should prime them. We used old taupe paint to touch up our walls. You do not want blue or pink peeking through your cracks once complete.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Next, pull out your sanding blocks and start sanding the edges of each plank. This is a necessary step and will make all the difference to your finished look. I also suggest sorting the planks with the best side facing up so that you make sure to have a nice smooth surface for painting. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">To start attaching your planks you need to find the least obvious corner in your room and begin there. This is similar to how you wallpaper a room. That way if the pattern does not line up as you would hope at the end, it is not as noticeable. Ours was over the door when you enter the room.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: small;">Place several nickels between the planks and make a quick level check, then nail planks into place. Continue doing this until you reach the top of your wall. Basically you do this right around the room, always trying your best to keep each plank level and seams matching as closely as possible. If your house is old and quirky like mine, these corner pieces will save you!</span></div>
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In my opinion, a great coat, shoes or jeans are a worthwhile investment but unless I really love it, I more than likely wouldn't pay any more than $35.00 for a blouse.<br />
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The same goes with decorating. The goal of many stores, both retail and online, is to recreate looks for less, taking the high price point of items and making it more accessible, and reasonably priced, for the masses. I am not going to say good design is cheap. It's often not but it can be made more affordable.<br />
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Sometimes things might seem comparable in price however, for us Canadians, often times the dollar exchange as well as shipping and tariff costs don't make the comparison as close as you'd hoped. Plus, the wait times can sometimes be quite long.<br />
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With a good eye and some research you can often source items that are more affordable to achieve the same desired look and feeling you are aiming for. I am not divulging any trade secrets here. You can spend a small fortune and still not be pleased with the results of your room. Having on eye for design is what can set these things apart.<br />
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So there you have it. This is something I could do all day! I source items I love while trying to keep budget in mind. I hope this inspires some of you to do the same.</div>
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Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-7451182473522984152015-05-01T07:08:00.000-07:002015-05-01T07:57:37.108-07:00EVERYDAY GOODNESS<span style="color: #45818e;"><br /></span>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><u><a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">LITTLE GREEN NOTEBOOK</a> </u></span>was the first blog I ever read. I received my own </span>Macbook<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> for Christmas in 2006 and proceeded to spend a good portion of the holiday's reading Jenny's blog. This week she shared images from a baby shower, she threw, that inspired me for several events I am working on decor for, that already have the same color theme.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Some people may believe it was because he was a hockey and basketball player that made me fall for my husband. Truth be told, it was seeing him play the guitar for the first time, at a house party, that sealed the dating deal for me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I digress back to Joel, his new CD does not disappoint. I worked away to it all week. As of today, the title track is my favorite song, tomorrow I'll surely have a new favorite. I cannot wait to see him again, for the millionth time, in June!</span></div>
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<br />Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-82924926820546419682015-04-29T07:08:00.001-07:002017-02-19T18:09:23.937-08:00HOW TO FRAME YOUR WALL MOUNTED TV<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">If you are like me, TVs are not necessarily a part of home decorating that excites you. Although we have come a long way from the days of the ginormous bubble screened boob tube and the floor model big screens, concealing a TV to make it a part of the architectural detail already found in your room is a good idea to me. I have already shown you two attempts I have made to do just that in my own home, firstly over the fireplace in our</span> <a href="http://itsafancyschmancylife.blogspot.ca/search?updated-max=2015-03-03T12:03:00-08:00&max-results=7" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">FAMILY ROOM</span></a> <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">and again in the children's</span> </span><span style="color: #f4cccc;"><a href="http://itsafancyschmancylife.blogspot.ca/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #f4cccc;">GAMING ROOM</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">First things first, you must hang the wall mount, you have for your TV, in the location you want it. It always looks much better to run the cord(s) through the wall to an electrical outlet further down or into a proper device and make sure installation is up to code.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">To make a frame for the TV, you need to measure the perimeter of your TV, make a visit to your local hardware store and shop for some decorative moulding for the front and flat boards for the sides. You could do this with crown moulding however our TV is on a swivel mount and, consequently, it is already off the wall quite a bit, so I went with a wide flat moulding. This, I felt, coordinated well with the other wood details of the space. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Once you have everything picked out, measure the depth of your TV from the wall and cut your pieces for the sides and top. Keep in mind, the thickness of your decorative moulding to ensure the frame front stays flush with your TV. Run your plain boards on your table saw to get your desired width. If you are organized and this is a step you would like to avoid, you could ask at your hardware store and they would likely do this for you, for a small fee.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #999999; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We used 5/8" MDF for the frame. We designed the frame to leave a 1/2" extra around the perimeter of the TV, to give it some breathing room and to accommodate the ability to tilt it to different angles for your viewing pleasure! I would also like to point out that you should construct the frame by overlapping the side pieces with the top and bottom pieces, as this will eliminate seeing side seams. Nail into place using 1 1/2" nails. </span></div>
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We decided that it would be a great space for the kids to watch Netflix and play video games with their friends. It is also a cozy place for little kids to crash when we have family visiting. Parents can have the guest room to themselves and really get a restful nights sleep.<br />
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I wanted the room to feel fresh and bright with minimal amount of surfaces to clean etc. Basically, nothing in here could be costly or too precious. I didn't want to have to worry about the abuse things might suffer from frequent use by teenagers! I'm not sure exactly how the previous owners used this room but here is another picture of the room when we were first looking at the house.<br />
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First, we had to make this makeshift bed a little more stable and attractive. To do this, we framed out the bottom of the bed with some 2x4s. Next, we added some bead board and baseboard to make the bed look more built in with nice trim work.<br />
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I would have loved to have added drawers to the base of the bed however there is a furnace duct under there and we didn't want to interrupt the flow of hot air. This is a nice, toasty room to curl up in. To help the heat circulate, we added these two simple white grates and put them in the baseboard.<br />
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The pillows have been collected over the years and help to make the bed cosy. I plan to sew a few covers to add to the collection. The nesting tables are perfect for snacks, remotes and phones when you are relaxing.<br />
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The space is about two inches shorter than a standard twin mattress, so consequently we ordered a custom fit mattress. The cost to do this was surprisingly reasonable and I am pleased with the quality of the mattress, itself.<br />
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The mattress has a custom slipcover made from a striped ticking fabric from Ikea. It has held up to several washes and lots of messy kids. Unlike a lot of other slipcovers, I have in the house, it does need to be ironed after you wash it, so I try to avoid that as much as possible.<br />
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Paul and I have created many different types of millwork throughout the house. In here we decided to try to mimic the look of shiplap. We thought it was fitting for a house built by a Sea Captain! We did this by adding 6" strips of plywood. It was a simple, inexpensive installation, and I love the results.<br />
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To finish things off, we added crown at the top which is totally Paul's department. I'm just a set of extra hands when it comes to measuring and cutting crown moulding. I had reno's in mind when I decided to marry a math major. I have always loved old homes and knew my philosophy degree would not hold up to the rigors of installing crown moulding!<br />
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There was a lot of painting in order. Many coats of paint on the trim work and two coats of primer plus two coats of paint on the walls. Ugh ... not fun at all when the sun is finally shining. On the bright side, I didn't have to do the ceiling and, because there were two of use working on this project, I was able to fill the nail holes and caulk as we went along, which made the painting process a little more bearable.<br />
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I replaced the old roller blind with a wooden blind from Sears. While I love the look of woven matchstick blinds, which I have used throughout the house, I understood when the kids requested a blind that would really block out the sun when they were trying to watch TV in here. Function over form sometimes! We also replaced all the door hardware, including the hinges, as well as the light fixture. I have used these schoolhouse light fixtures in many places throughout the house because I am enamored with their simple charm. For the door entering the room I purchased a brass plated knob and back plate. I primed and spray painted them black and they look great.<br />
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We hung the TV on the opposite wall. It doesn't line up for perfect viewing from the daybed so we put it on a wall mount that can be easily maneuvered and pointed towards the bed.<br />
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Sometimes Liev just likes to sit on a pouf on the floor and play video games, so the kids can maneuver it however they like. I am so pleased with the decision to frame it and I am very pleased with the end result. I bought the materials and drew a sketch, but the building was all Paul. It looks great and truthfully it turned out even better than I thought.<br />
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The cabinet under the TV was something I bought years ago. It's great for storing gaming systems, movies and video games. There is a permanent HDMI cable running through the wall from the the TV to a hole in the bottom of the console. It is great to have all the cords hidden.<br />
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I realize it is very white in here now, not much happening on the walls. I already have some homemade art for in here that is currently being framed. I cannot wait to hang it over the bed.<br />
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I plan to follow up this post with more detailed instructions and pictures, if you are interested in attempting any of these projects in your own home.<br />
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Thank you for reading along,<br />
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Sources:<br />
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<li>paint on trim - Benjamin Moore Delicate White in semi gloss</li>
<li>paint on walls - Benjamin Moore Delicate White in velvet</li>
<li>blind - Home Depot</li>
<li>mattress custom order - Home Hardware Furniture Store</li>
<li>cabinet - Sears</li>
<li>linen boxes in cabinets - Bed Bath & Beyond</li>
<li>natural paper movie boxes - Michaels</li>
<li>nesting tables - HomeSense</li>
<li>red floor pouf - Target</li>
<li>wicker pouf - Wicker Emporium</li>
<li>blanket on bed - HomeSense</li>
<li>pillows from Target, HomeSense, Ikea & custom</li>
<li>door hardware (knobs, plates, hinges, handles and locks) - Kent</li>
<li>white jug - Ikea</li>
<li>ticking fabric for mattress cover - Ikea</li>
<li>light fixture - Kent</li>
<li>white tray on bed - HomeSense</li>
<li>paper mach moose - TJ Maxx</li>
<li>basket holding gaming guitars - HomeSense</li>
<li>basket tray on cabinet - HomeSense</li>
<li>ginger jars - HomeSense</li>
<li>lacquered boxes- Homesense </li>
<li>glass cloche -Michaels</li>
<li>lamp -Ikea</li>
<li>tassel -Michaels</li>
<li>red and white box- Target</li>
<li>basket holding gaming guitars- Homesense</li>
<li>door stop sprayed black- HomeSense</li>
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Paul gave me these <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Questions-When-Want-About-Myself/dp/0449819884" target="_blank">MINDY KALING CARDS</a> in my Easter basket. I love them! Having read her books and being obsessed with her show, I needed a Mindy fix, and I got one. In case you were wondering her show airs Tuesday nights on Fox. Right now is on hiatus but if you are in need of a good binge watch the first two seasons are on Netflix.<br />
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I brought these cards to last weekends girls sleepover in case we ran out of things to talk about but there were no conversation starters necessary. Everyone at the gathering is a Flibbergiblet. (Mindy code for likes to talk a lot!)<br />
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Paul also gave me <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bossypants-Tina-Fey/dp/0316056898" target="_blank">BOSSYPANTS</a>. (really me?) I am choosing to take that as a sign that he would rather I wake him up late at night with fits of laughter then sobbing. I have been known to do both. <br />
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I am encouraging my daughter to read it over the summer because during the school year she tells me she cannot read for pleasure. It is a great book for women of all ages but I am trying to get to her now. She is 18. Far too old for me to keep reciting the message from The Paper Bag Princess. I hope it doesn't take her until she is $! like me, (figure it out) to learn some of life's greatest lessons.<br />
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I am still grieving the loss of Target. I think I am still in the denial, but moving into anger stage. I don't want to believe they left us, but I'm mad. My husband would say that I tried really hard to keep the stores in Canada open. It simply was not a one woman job.<br />
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In my attempts to move on I perused the Walmart website and found these <a href="http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/ceramic-table-lamp/6000188559488" target="_blank">GREAT LAMPS</a>! Suck it Target!!! (Ok not really. I know while I'm on vacation I'll still visit, even though I'm mad at you because sometimes, you are that good!) What can I say my love affair runs deep.<br />
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I have a thing for scallops. When Jennifer at <a href="http://www.ramblingrenovators.ca/2015/04/scallop-patterns-in-home-and-fashion.html" target="_blank">RAMBLING RENOVATORS</a> blogged about them this week I was thrilled! Someone else appreciated them. You see, I too love scallops!I have sewn them onto table cloths and right now have them in countless places throughout my home from cake plates to these euro shams.<br />
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Then to top the week <a href="http://sarahmdorseydesigns.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spring-home-tour-diy-scalloped-draperies.html" target="_blank">SARAH DIY'D</a> these curtains. I am going to have to copy that DIY at some point some where. Aren't they fabulous!<br />
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For Christmas last year my son, Liev, gave me a box of lovely <a href="http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/house-and-home/bow-push-pins-set-of/825466923164-item.html?ikwid=Kate+Spade&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=5" target="_blank">KATE SPADE</a> push pins to use in my office. It was so thoughtful and generous of him. Even though I am fairly certain he would not understand why I would love these somewhat costly thumb tacks, he saw them and knew they were something I would love. He also gave me a few other Kate Spade desk items and I love them even more because they were from him. His surprise as to the cost for a thirteen year old is understandable. It's kind of how I feel about the cost of video games, hockey sticks, scooter parts and other costly things he enjoys!<br />
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While I was delighted in receiving these, when I opened the box to use them I quickly realized that their stem was longer than the average push pin. They did not function very well in the bulletin board I had at the time. </div>
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What's a Mom to do when her favorite and only son gives her something so fabulous? Make a custom bulletin board, of course! I did not do this in a timely fashion, however. Quite a few more holidays passed before I got around to it but, late in the summer, I finally made my bulletin board. Here are some basic instructions, you could adapt to your own custom size, and some not so great pictures from my iPhone. </div>
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To start, I generously applied hot glue to the wood and secured the first layer of cork squares. I then repeated this step, doubling up on the depth of the cork, to accommodate the deep stem on my push pins. When doing this I offset the seams in the cork squares so as to not have any seems or spaces showing. Doubling up might not be necessary if you are using other types of pins.</div>
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Next I covered the cork side of the board in one layer of quilt batting, stapling it on the back. This helped to create a nice smooth surface to staple the fabric over. <br />
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Prepare your fabric to wrap by cutting it about three inches larger on all sides then your board. Be careful not to cut it too close. It's nice to have enough to really pull on, in order to keep things smooth. You can always cut off the excess once you are done.<br />
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To cover it smoothly, the method I use for any upholstering job, is to start in the middle on all sides and working toward the corners. I make small hospital corners on the ends to keep the fabric from puckering. It was pretty straightforward in this case because I didn't have a pattern on the fabric to align. If you have a patterned fabric you might want to be a little more fussy in order to make sure the print lines up.</div>
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You might call this project complete right here but I had to add some kind of decorative element to this board. Because my previous board had upholstery tacks around the edge, this time I decided to use ribbon. A simple 3/8" white grosgrain is what I chose and this design isn't difficult once you figure out the size you would like. </div>
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I chose to cut the two longest pieces to be two inches shorter then the width of my board. I centered and pinned it to have an inch on each side and 3 inches up from the bottom. Next I cut 8 pieces of ribbon at 2.75 inches and seared each end of the ribbon with the lighter to keep it from fraying. Pin them into place using your ruler and pins to keep them aligned. </div>
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Once everything was pinned and secured, I carefully used fabric glue to secure the ribbon in place. I'm sure your glue gun would be fine but I had the fabric glue on hand and found it easy to control on the end of a Q-tip. Finally attach some picture hangers to the back and hang!</div>
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Thanks Liev for my Christmas present last year. I am one lucky gal because this past Christmas he gifted me with something I love as well. My boy is one thoughtful gift giver, his father has taught him well!<br />
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I'm all about learning how to lengthen the longevity of my flowers. I took <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/flowers/how-to-keep-cut-hydrangeas-from-wilting/" target="_blank">Emily's advice</a> with my Easter hydrangeas and so far so good!<br />
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This long winter has allowed me to get back into a reading kick. The weather has made th guilt I feel about my inability to put down a good book, that much easier. Of all the books snowmaggeden has allowed me to read this winter, <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Whered-You-Go-Bernadette-Novel/dp/0316204269" target="_blank">this one</a> was by far my favorite. It wasn't just the artwork on the cover but also the Jonathan Franzen review that made me pick it up. I love everything I've read by him as well, just in case you end up reading this and are looking for a good book.</div>
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Cheers to a great weekend. I am going to an adult, big girl sleepover with friends tonight. Should be lots of fun!</div>
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This past week we celebrated my daughter's 18th birthday! I adore this girl!</div>
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Wow, that makes me feel old when I actually type it! She had several different little celebrations. One of her sweet friends surprised her with a cake at school and, rumor has it, they couldn't wait until lunch to give it to her so they ate cake in calculus class! On the same day, she had dinner at a local restaurant with some good friends from school. I thought this warranted another surprise cake, after all, you only turn 18 once!<br />
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After sharing an iPhone picture on my Instagram account and Facebook page, the cake received a lot of 'likes' and positive comments. So, I thought I'd share with you how to make it ... after all, this blog is not only going to be about decorating and design but also how to make everyday, extra special, whenever you possibly can. Hence the subtitle, 'Everyday Goodness'.<br />
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As far as cakes go, this one is relatively easy. This was the first cake, of this sort, I have made and it turned out just fine. The design is very forgiving and things don't have to be perfect! I could have done my own tutorial however the one I watched below, simply cannot be topped. I followed these instructions for the most part. The only thing I did differently was make a smaller three layer cake which I colored three shades of pink for an ombre effect on the inside. Because the cake was taller I made my flowers a little bigger to accommodate the height.<br />
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Another small detail that I did to make the cake cute was these great, tall candles that you can get at most any party store. Fun!<br />
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I also love this style of cake plate I used because you can change out the ribbons to add a little more pizazz to your presentation! Seriously you guys, make this cake. You can do it! It really isn't that difficult. Had I known I would be writing a blog post about it, I would have taken my time a little more as well as taken some better pictures!<br />
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This might be something you could try over the Easter long weekend for your Sunday gathering. Here is a link for the buttercream icing I used. Always us butter if you can, it tastes so much better! I quadrupled the recipe and only had a little left over. <a href="http://www.wilton.com/recipe/Buttercream-Icing">Buttercream Recipe</a><br />
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I have to apologize for my excessive use of exclamation points but when you are writing about things like birthdays and cake, its hard to keep them to a minimum!!!<br />
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Hope this inspires some of you to give this a try. Feel free to ask any questions. I'd be delighted to hear from you! To get sneak peaks of what I'm currently up to, follow me on Instagram! The links to all my social media are under my photo on the top left!<br />
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Cheers to the long weekend!<br />
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Let me start by apologizing for the length of time it has taken to publish a new post. I was pleasantly surprised when a few of you reached out looking for a post after my Instagram sneak peak! The weather, mixed with spring break activities, has taken up more time then expected but I did finally finish up a project I started last week.<br />
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Sometimes when you move into a new (to you) but very old home, where everything needs renovation, you sometimes have to opt for a quick fix in some areas. Quick fixes are great as long as you don't invest too much time or money. They can really help you cope with an unsightly area of your home without too much effort.<br />
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That's exactly what I did in a small, back hallway in our home. The walls were in rough shape, the kind of rough shape you know you have to either cover or replace the plaster with sheet rock. At the time I wanted as little mess as possible because we had just undergone a stressful and costly bathroom renovation, right off that particular hallway. Time, mess and money are always a factor in decorating decisions so I decided to wallpaper. I picked a paper that coordinated well with the colors in the other hallways of the house and enlisted a friend to give me a hand. Although wallpaper can be quite costly, this paper wasn't. It was at least 5 years ago since we wallpapered but I remember making the purchase at Benjamin Moore and recall it costing no more than $100.00. We wallpapered for a day and then Paul and I put up some crown moulding, a new light fixture and painted the trim. The wallpaper has done its job for five whole years! I had hoped to do this much sooner but other things always took priority and I was repeatedly told that only someone as fussy as me could see the imperfections of the walls through the paper. Apparently I am the only one in our home who looks at walls!<br />
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I am sure all you parents can relate when I say that we finally had a weekend where my husband and I were at home together ... no hockey games or tournaments to travel too. Yay! For me that screams PROJECT TIME! I measured, re-measured and did the shopping for materials on Friday and brought them home to get this weekend off to a great DIY start. Mother Nature finally co-operated with lovely weather on Saturday to allow some cutting to be done outside.<br />
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Once everything was painted and ready to go, I cut some brown paper to the size of my frames and roughly laid out how I wanted my celery wall to look. Then I hung my pictures, mostly myself, which is a great accomplishment for me, in itself!<br />
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This was actually a pretty straightforward project that mostly required time. The most difficult part was trying to match up the heights of the door frames which were quite varied in this old house. Paul did that part on his own. The rest wasn't difficult at all. Cut tongue and groove to the correct length then tap into place and nail. We did the same on the ceiling which is actually my favorite part. All that was left was to put the crown back up, caulk, fill nail holes and paint and paint and paint some more.<br />
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The paint color is Woodlawn Blue Benjamin Moore. It is difficult to get a true picture of the color because this little hallway is quite dark. The tight quarters, and gloomy days made me put off taking pictures and posting this far too long. (That's a lady bug on the ceiling. Maybe spring is actually coming!)</div>
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Working together we were able to get this done in a couple of days with only a few interruptions (there is still lots of hockey on TV to be watched) and snack breaks distracting us.<br />
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I had been secretly planning a barn door for this back hallway for quite some time. The old bathroom door opened into the room, often bumping the lovely cabinet used for much needed bathroom storage. A barn door would eliminate this issue. It would also be a cool architectural addition to this small space. I plan to do a separate post about the new trend of barn doors and the building of ours soon.</div>
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Just to give you a little perspective about the house and the layout. Straight through the hall is a small TV room for the kids where video games and plenty of Netflix watching happens. To the right is my husbands office. Our house was once two separate residences, one side mirroring the other, which was built by two Sea Captains who were brothers, back in the early 1800's. The house has since been opened up into a one family dwelling with the back portion of the house having very simple trim work. I've been told that these back rooms are where people, who helped with the children and the house upkeep, would have lived. I am not sure about that but our family puts these rooms to good use!<br />
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<li>Paint on trim and ceiling - Benjamin Moore Delicate White</li>
<li>Paint on walls - Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue</li>
<li>Barn door hardware - Kent</li>
<li>Barn door handle - Home Depot</li>
<li>Ceramic switch plate - Kent or Amazon</li>
<li>Light fixture - Kent (special order)</li>
<li>Frames with oversize mats - Umbra from Kent old</li>
<li>Large frames - HomeSense</li>
<li>Smaller Frames - Michaels</li>
<li>Floral art - Ikea</li>
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Initially I tried to justify putting on a little addition, to give us some space. Having three hockey players, a horse enthusiast and a large dog using the same mudroom can be challenging. In the end I had to make the best out of the limited space given. There is a separate coat closet, under a staircase, and a basement with plenty of storage for sports equipment. This house fit our needs in so many other ways that the small mudroom would have to do.<br />
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While it is always overstuffed with coats, hockey sticks and snowboards, I have done my best to make it an appealing and functional space. I am still working on a few things but I am pleased with the progress I have made. When I started the entry updates about five years ago, I didn't take any "before" pictures. This is unfortunate because, while it may not measure up to my imaginary mudroom, it has come a long way! I can only describe it to you as it being a very rough, dark, small and not so user friendly. There were basically some rough walls and everything was painted burgundy and a deep mustard yellow, including the stairs.<br />
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Bead board, built-ins, trim work, crown, paint and simple accessories really transformed this space. Its bright and is usually somewhat clean when people take the time to put their things away! There is a basket for each of us, including our dog, Fergus, who really enjoys napping here. While white can be a challenging color to maintain in such a hard working part of our home, I am no stranger to a paint brush and don't mind doing touch ups, maybe once a year.<br />
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In the future I hope to add a creative handrail of rope going up this back staircase. It leads to my husband's office and is used quite frequently for his many trips to the kitchen for coffee!<br />
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Wall color - Delicate White, Pittsburg Paint<br />
Beadboard - Alexandria Mouldings<br />
Bench baskets - Target<br />
Runner - Target<br />
Mirror - HomeSense<br />
Deer - HomeSense<br />
Boxwood wreath -Target<br />
Jute ribbon on wreath - Michaels<br />
Large jute bag - HomeSense<br />
Boot tray - Amazon, sprayed black<br />
Wall Light - Kent<br />
Numbers on staircase - Kent<br />
Ticking pillow - Pottery Barn<br />
Polka dot pillow - made by me with fabric from Fabricville<br />
Leash hook - Ikea<br />
Key box - HomeSense<br />
Art - Prints by Scott Lee of Newfoundland<br />
Frames - Michaels<br />
Coat hooks - Home Hardware<br />
Lantern (on stairs) - Atlantic Superstore<br />
Letters - Backyard Veranda<br />
Tulips - Birthday gift from my sweeties<br />
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Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-50603302506208748642015-02-23T19:11:00.000-08:002015-02-23T19:11:11.406-08:00Sometimes Less is More!Okay so here goes my first post! <br />
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Our old house came with many fireplaces, some were functioning and some were not, some were pretty and some were, well, not so pretty. There were seven in total. People may think I am crazy when I say this but, we will only be left with three once our final renovations are complete. They are just not necessary. With most rooms in the house having two large windows, on adjoining walls, a door to enter on another and a fireplace on the remaining, it makes furniture placement a real pain. </div>
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I have learned a lesson, having been through this in a past renovation of our first old home, that not all things built, in a home 175 years ago, need to be maintained. While the idea of having seven fireplaces sounds grand, I am just not sure how often a teenager needs a fire in their bedroom. <i>Maybe for roasting s'mores during sleepovers?</i></div>
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Now that you have the scoop, I will show you where we started. Fireplace #1 is in the cozy little family room, off the kitchen. This is the only "before" photo I have. The majority of our "before" photos are from when we were interested in purchasing the house, including this one. Boy, do I ever miss my little long haired son. <br />
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This fireplace is fully functional and wood burning. It started off not looking too hot ... pun intended! Red brick with a salvaged barn beam mantle. While some may like this look, it was not really me. For this house I like all things white; white woodwork, white cabinets, white furniture, ... you get the picture. It took a while to get around to it but Paul and I came up with a plan for how to make the fireplace surround the way we wanted. I came up with a design. He measured. I shopped for the materials and in the end we created this together.</div>
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It really wasn't overly difficult and is a manageable DIY project if you are patient and not in any time crunch! To start with you need to attach some 2x4s to the brick which requires some masonry screws, a hammer drill and a lot of muscle but once complete, it was pretty much smooth sailing. We used 3/4 inch mdf to frame out the fireplace making sure to add dimension by building out both sides and recessing the centre. This helps to create a more custom and detailed look. It also helps by adding interest and depth showcasing the crown details. The bottom of the fireplace is simply plain mdf trimmed at the top with some decorative moulding. Finally, a simple moulding was used to create the final mimicking wainscotting. With some strategic planning and about eight free hours, you too can create this! If you have any questions please feel free to ask. I bugged the helpful staff at our local hardware store until I was convinced we could tackle this project.<br />
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The fireplace remained like this for quite some time while we decided what to do with the rest of the wall. Should we create a wall of built ins or just encase the television at the top, were the options considered? In the end, we decided to finish the wall as pictured below.<br />
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With the help of a family friend last winter, I finished the area around the television and am very pleased with how it turned out. It helps our 55" screen look to scale over the fireplace. </div>
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Our puppy, Fergus, was determined to be in the pictures and couldn't understand why I was shooing him away from his favorite resting place so I had to include a photo with him because he is such a big part of our family. </div>
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Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4089792834865529702.post-54318810685146240042015-02-23T05:19:00.000-08:002015-02-23T05:19:27.725-08:00Welcome This is a blog where design matters. Where creating a cozy and comfortable home that reflects you is believed to be important. I am putting forth my best effort to try and achieve this for my family home and I hope to provide you with some inspiration and information to help you as I chronicle my journey. Questions or comments are welcome!Valerie Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02445357434944233541noreply@blogger.com0