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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">Forty years ago a young anthropology graduate student named Merry White published a book of recipes she'd used as in the catering jobs she worked to put herself through school. The book was accidental: A publisher saw the sheaf of recipes she'd left lying around, and commissioned a young artist he knew to do black-and-white drawings in the frizzy style that would be come a trademark when Ed Koren became one of </span><em style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">The New Yorker</em><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 23px;">'s best-known contributors.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-30634396567784566452013-12-09T01:06:00.003-05:002013-12-09T01:06:31.320-05:00Granger the Goldendoodle's, Must Have Holiday List! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This was a tough list to come up with this year. There are so many things that we love & use everyday but we managed to narrow the list down to the most important items. As you will notice, the list is a little heavy on "toys". </div>
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If you love something on this list, or know of an item that should be on next year's list, drop me a note in the comments!</div>
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1. I call this our "do not disturb" vest. Granger is a very submissive, fearful dog. Unfortunately, when you look as cute as she does, everyone wants to pet you. So the only solution that works, is to put this vest on her when she is out in public. It works. Granger is able to get the training & socialization she needs without the baby-talk from strangers & touch-feely from kids. <a href="http://www.activedogs.com/">www.activedogs.com</a></div>
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2. Martingale Collar. This collar was introduced to Granger by a trainer that I respect. Granger was a leash puller & I was having trouble keeping control. This was just what I needed. I ONLY USE THIS COLLAR FOR TRAINING. <a href="http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751399&f=PAD%2FpsNotAvailInUS%2FNo" target="_blank">Petsmart</a></div>
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3. Training Videos. The best training videos. Zak George's Dog Training Revolution. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21?feature=watch" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. I also "bell potty" trained Granger using this wonderful video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5LQCWz7nq4" target="_blank">Dogtrainer01</a></div>
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4. I needed a water-proof collar. Granger swims almost everyday. Those really cute fashionable collars start smelling rank real fast. So, I bought her this bright orange hunting plastic collar from the local feed store. Well, Granger's BBF, would not stand for it. He sent her this collar. She wears it everyday & it is amazing & stylish to boot! No more mildew collar smell. <a href="http://dublindog.com/collars?gclid=CPKFrrO1orsCFSho7Aod3V0A1Q" target="_blank">Dublin Collars</a></div>
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5. Not only does Granger wear a vet rabies tag, she also wears a microchip tag & a personal ID tag. How cool would it be to have one of these scan codes on a tag? That way, someone could pull up all Granger's information in one touch of a smartphone's button. I need to get one of these: <a href="http://petqrtag.com/rescueedition/" target="_blank">PetQRTag</a></div>
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6. I love Kate & her giving heart. She makes the most wonderful paracord collars, bracelets, leashes….you name it! She also custom makes everything so you can pick colors, charms, NFL teams, support causes…the sky is the limit. Granger has a Texan Paracord collar & every game day we get it out for her to wear & represent! Like Kate on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/paracordforpets" target="_blank">Facebook</a> site to order.</div>
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7. Dingo Bones. Say what you want about rawhide. However, I've never had an issue with this brand of bones. My dogs go nuts for these bones & get one every night for a treat. Yes, EVERY NIGHT! <a href="http://www.dingobrand.com/Default.aspx?gclid=CLTRk5i4orsCFSRk7AodLUcAtA" target="_blank">Dingo Brand</a></div>
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8. Bully Sticks. Just don't ask where they came from. I promise you don't want to know. But if you want to keep a dog quite & busy, then this is your treat. <a href="http://www.bestbullysticks.com/home/bbs/listitems_360/bully_sticks_with_free_shipping.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Bully+Sticks%7CBMM&utm_term=%2Bbullystick&utm_content=s7C0vkF5T_dc%7Cpcrid%7C36319573469%7Cpkw%7C%2Bbullystick%7Cpmt%7Cb%7C&gclid=CLGO-L24orsCFe5j7Aod1EkAgA" target="_blank">Best Bully Sticks</a></div>
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9, 10, & 14. Chuckit Balls & Launcher. BEST BALLS EVER!!!!!!!!!! I can't explain it but once you buy them, you will understand. This is like crack to my dog. <a href="http://www.chuckit.com/" target="_blank">www.chuckit.com </a></div>
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11 & 13. I just discovered this toy. Granger has not torn them up YET, so the verdict is still out. However, she LOVES the squeaky & plays with these quite often. I have a hard time finding them in the stores, so I am going to assume others like them too! <a href="http://www.hartz.com/Hartz_Products/Dog_Products/Toys/Toss_and_Retrieves.aspx" target="_blank">Hartz Dura Play</a></div>
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12. The only toy that has not been totally destroyed. And this toy still keeps her attention. That's what we call a win-win in my house. <a href="http://www.katiesbumpers.com/" target="_blank">Katie's Bumbers</a></div>
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I will conclude this list with one other request. Please do not forget about all the homeless animals during the holiday season. Please consider donating, fostering or volunteering. I love Goldendoodles, so I am a foster volunteer with IDOG. You can read about my first foster dog here: </div>
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Happy Holiday Friends!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-9849651535804216932013-11-24T17:29:00.003-05:002013-11-24T17:31:43.703-05:00Soup Night by Maggie Stuckey<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">It's finally cold in Houston. So, this book is perfect for the season. Thank you Storey for including me on your review list. You publish the most amazing books!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #fcfdf8; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; line-height: 21px;">Soup brings people together. And when neighbors share, they get to know each other in new and wonderful ways. In this cookbook with a special personality, Maggie Stuckey not only shares 99 recipes for soup, and 40 more recipes for accompaniments, most contributed by the groups profiled in the book, but explains how readers can start their own neighborhood soup nights. The book profiles soup nights established in a variety of locations, including urban centers, churches, and community centers, and offers cooking tips and soup night organizational hints. - See more at: <a href="http://www.storey.com/books/soup-night/#sthash.E18OTUrP.dpuf" target="_blank">Storey</a></span><br />
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There really is no place like home. If you grew up in the south, then you know of a none truer statement. I grew up in Alpharetta, GA, so my journey starts in The Heart of Dixie on page 10. Not only does this cookbook offer a culinary history by region but Atlanta is in this book for <i>Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs, Tandoori Fried Chicken, Baked Vidalia Onion Dip, Chili Slaw Dogs, Coca-Cola Cake, & Mittie Cumbie Wade's Sour Cream Pound Cake. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">There's no region of the country more cherished and unique when it comes to food than the South. Southerners celebrate our food traditions. They are totems of our collective identity. Our grits, our fried chicken, our sweet tea, our butterbeans, our biscuits: These are powerful symbols of not just of Southern tastes but also of Southern values, of the kind of simple, honest-to-goodness home cooking, prepared with generosity of spirit and served up with generosity of ladle. These recipes are what distinguish and bind Southern culture. </span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">No Taste Like Home</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> embraces the cultural identity of towns large and small all throughout the South and provides readers with recipes, stories, and highlights of all the unique regional flavors -- from the Heartland of Dixie to Cajun Country, from The Coastal South to Bluegrass, Bourbon and BBQ Country and all points in between.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Organized geographically, the cookbook focuses on each of 6 regions in the South. Every chapter will include highlights of specific towns and contain essays describing, literally, the flavor of the place. The highlighted towns will offer multiple recipes as well as musings from notable locals, and "locally famous" chefs. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 22px; text-align: -webkit-auto;" /></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-74020330700873030252013-09-27T14:40:00.000-04:002013-09-27T14:40:53.284-04:00Beautiful Inspirational Back Splashes #Kitchen Backsplashes <br />
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Hello, everyone!<br />
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It's Mari here.<br />
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I'm so happy to be with you at BeachBrights today with a guest post from Arcadian Home blog. It's a fantastic place to find interior design inspiration including great decorating ideas for everything from beautiful <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/torchiere-lamps" target="_blank">Torchiere Lamps</a> to colorful decorative accessories.<br />
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Today we're going to take a little tour of kitchens with backsplashes to love. We hope you'll be inspired by one or more of these gorgeous backsplashes. From pure white subway tile to amazing color and pattern in granite, there's something for every taste. Please enjoy!<br />
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Thanks for letting me visit for a while.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="1 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="1 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2850/9969632015_78c1f8e9d9_z.jpg" width="480" /></a><br />
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This wall to wall and countertop to ceiling backsplash is quite amazing in its colors of the sea--from pale seaglass blue to deep blue green. <strong><a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/contemporary-pendant-lighting" target="_blank" title="Modern Pendant Lights">Modern pendant lights</a></strong> with a glammed-up industrial look hang from the lofty wood board ceiling.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="2 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="2 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5524/9969632995_ceab9eec0c_z.jpg" width="474" /></a>
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2. Nest Interior Design</div>
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Tiny glass subway tiles in pale ocean blues and gleaming mother of pearl and metallic gold are used to create this awesome backsplash.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="3 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="3 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7308/9969694186_c28d69e23d_z.jpg" width="478" /></a>
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3. The House that A-M Built</div>
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If this amazing backsplash had been done in shades of gold, we would call it a sunburst. Since itís created from clear, frosty and white cut glass tiles, what should it be called? Perhaps we should just say stunning and leave it there.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="4 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="4 Backsplash" height="585" src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2863/9969646954_4bc5fa0fd0_z.jpg" width="500" /></a>
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4. Susan Serra</div>
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Subtle variations in shades of blue in these white-grouted subway tiles give this backsplash depth and beauty. It looks perfect with the white cabinets and sparkly mosaic tile inset.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="5 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="5 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5346/9969761313_1f54eb85f0_z.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
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5. Walker Zanger</div>
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Stone subway tile in white with gray striations goes from counter to ceiling and creates a serene look in this white on white kitchen. Just a single splash of blue pattern adds a nice touch at the window.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="6 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="6 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/9969628635_f3dd5e1fde_z.jpg" width="427" /></a>
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Dark teal glass tiles are used to create a backsplash that contrasts beautifully with turquoise cabinets and bead board wall in a slightly paler hue.<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="7 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="7 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7437/9969629525_82436a9434_z.jpg" width="427" /></a>
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7. Design Sponge</div>
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The homeowner created the ceramic tiles for this intriguing backsplash and cabinet handles in the kitchen of the family's apartment above her ceramics studio. What great color and pattern!<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=607282904729624451" title="8 Backsplash by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="8 Backsplash" height="640" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5322/9969699486_9b90e9ec16_z.jpg" width="456" /></a>
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8. Cultivate</div>
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From Brazil and called blue luise, this granite creates a stunning backsplash. The color and pattern, with a little help from <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/kitchen-lighting" target="_blank" title="Kitchen Lights">kitchen lights</a>, mimic sunshine on stormy ocean waves of contradiction yes, but still a gorgeous effect.<br />
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Images <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/kitchens/10-kitchen-backsplashes-that-wow/pictures/page-5.html" target="_blank">1</a> | <a href="http://andreamaulden.wordpress.com/2012/08/28/watersound-beach-cottage-interior-design-by-andrea-maulden/" target="_blank">2</a> | <a href="http://thehousethata-mbuilt.blogspot.ca/2012/08/mr-bakes-beautiful-kitchen.html" target="_blank">3</a> | <a href="http://www.susanserraassociates.com/gallery/" target="_blank">4</a> | <a href="http://walkerzangerblog.com/2012/07/put-a-pin-in-it-7-3/" target="_blank">5</a> | <a href="http://www.custommade.com/frieda-kitchen/by/todosomething/?lb=mltf" target="_blank">6</a> | <a href="http://www.designsponge.com/2011/06/sneak-peek-nadeige-choplet-john-lego.html" target="_blank">7</a> | <a href="http://www.cultivate.com/photos/grayling-construction/westchester-lagoon-kitchen-0" target="_blank">8</a><br />
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What do you think of these backsplashes? Leave us your thoughts below, and stop by our blog for more home decor, <a href="http://arcadianhome.com/c/mini-pendant-lighting" target="_blank" title="Mini Pendant Lighting">mini pendant lighting</a>, and interior inspirations!<br />
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Thank you Mari for some excellent inspiration!!</div>
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-Beachbrights</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-18035508541478524352013-09-21T14:37:00.001-04:002013-09-21T14:37:39.397-04:00#Galveston Beach House Remodel<br />
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I went and bought a beach house. Not just any beach house but one that is going to require a ton of work. Like the kind of work I have never done before. This poor house has seen better days & my goal is to breathe new life into this sweet little beachfront cottage. This is going to be my new story...I can't wait to share the work with you!</div>
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Big plans ahead...</div>
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Here she is in her sad, neglected state.</div>
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(Open Living Room - Kitchen - Dining Room)</div>
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(1 of 2 Bedrooms)</div>
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(1 of 2 Bathroom, I am Adding an Additional Bathroom)</div>
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I will be moving walls, replacing pilings, new deck, new windows, fixing wood rot, leveling the house, gutting the interior & adding a laundry room & bathroom. The house will be a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom + a bunk room. I will furnish & hopefully add a downstairs storage room & bar before the rental season starts in March. Whew. This house is in my prayers nightly ;)</div>
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I'll be getting help from this great guy.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/immaculatepainting" target="_blank">Juan Carcano</a></div>
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Immaculate Painting & Construction</div>
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And I can't give enough props to this great Realtor.</div>
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<a href="http://www.sandnsea.com/agents/aross.htm" target="_blank">Amanda Ross</a></div>
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Sand 'N Sea</div>
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<a href="mailto:amanda@sandnsea.com">amanda@sandnsea.com</a></div>
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XOXO</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-77136952185734357852013-06-25T20:57:00.000-04:002013-06-25T20:57:59.434-04:00Salad in a Jar<br />
I am not inventing the wheel or even improving it. Everything I have learned has come from Paula Rhodes @ <a href="http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com/">http://www.salad-in-a-jar.com</a>. Paula has done every experiment known to man with these salads & jars. I just copied what she did...Paula deserves all props.<br />
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Here's my video on what I do to create a healthy, grab & go lunch for everyday.</div>
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Here's what I bought:</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005TN7H/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Wide Mouth Jar Attachment</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FWIVCA/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Handheld Vacuum Sealer</a></div>
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3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005T6FBOK/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank">Larger Jars (Qrt. wide mouth)</a></div>
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4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kerr-0518-wide-mouth-mason/dp/B000VDYUJI/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1372207650&sr=1-8&keywords=wide+mouth+mason+jars" target="_blank">Smaller Jars (Pint wide mouth)</a>**</div>
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**these are what I use</div>
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Good Luck & <a href="mailto:beachbrights@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email Me</a> if you have any specific questions. I'll try to help!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-54360789896100059452013-02-09T17:27:00.001-05:002013-02-10T17:45:47.034-05:00The Evolution on My Design {Rosemary Beach Florida Rental}<div style="text-align: center;">
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<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cottage_living_dining_kitchen/set?.embedder=1078750&.svc=copypaste&id=65112853" target="_blank">Cottage Living, Dining & Kitchen</a> by beachbrights on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" target="_blank">Polyvore</a></small></div>
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Super Bowl Sunday is for playing on <a href="http://christykeltnerbright.polyvore.com/" target="_blank">Polyvore</a> & <a href="http://pinterest.com/beachbrights/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>!</div>
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I have so much to blog about....unfortunately, life has been filling up my free time. Honestly, I would not have it any other way. I like to think that I have a creative life now; full of friendships, community & family. So, the creative blogging has become less a priority. One that I miss but one that I would not trade for the world. </div>
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Please keep checking back with me. I promise to clue you in on some exciting "before & after" pictures, great style finds & some good'ol DIY!!</div>
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Here's my guest bedroom that is anything but white. I branched out a bit & shook out some color ;)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-84542710819014394692012-11-22T13:43:00.001-05:002012-11-23T22:15:18.790-05:0012 Days of Christmas by #Goldendoodle Granger<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Paddle Paws <a href="http://www.solutions.com/jump.jsp?itemID=26711&itemType=PRODUCT" target="_blank">Float</a></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-78605198458250952752012-11-13T07:00:00.000-05:002012-11-13T14:26:46.791-05:00My Year in Meals @RachaelRay and My Year in Cocktails @JohnCusimano<br />
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Wow! Wow! Wow!</div>
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First, let me say that "My Year in Meals" by Rachael Ray is a good cookbook. The meals are simple, comforting & the ingredient list is easy to find. This book is everything you would expect from Rachael Ray. If you like her, her style & her food, you will not be disappointed in this book. I personally like my cookbooks to have more pictures but I am a visual person.</div>
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Secondly & MOST IMPORTANTLY, is the flip-side of this book. "My Year in Cocktails" by John Cusimano (Rachael's husband). Oh snap, these are some good recipes. I'm talking...<i>walk into your favorite martini bar and ask for a bar menu</i>...recipes. They are fresh, modern, innovative & just all around awesome. Had I known this book contained these great cocktail recipes, the publisher would not have needed to send me a free copy. I would have gladly spent my hard earned money to buy this book.</div>
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Butler's Pantry<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993805674/" title="IMG_1048 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1048" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8304/7993805674_ed314cfb55_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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Work station in Kitchen/Breakfast Room<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993797557/" title="IMG_1044 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1044" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7993797557_bd76f09ede_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Breakfast<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993804592/" title="IMG_1043 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1043" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8461/7993804592_b623b281a2_z.jpg" width="539" /></a><br />
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Master Bedroom<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993798905/" title="IMG_1050 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1050" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8447/7993798905_71d4aa721d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993799151/" title="IMG_1051 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1051" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8441/7993799151_e61ea9b578_z.jpg" width="566" /></a><br />
Master bath<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993806650/" title="IMG_1052 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1052" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8462/7993806650_eb39f627ab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993807862/" title="IMG_1058 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1058" height="606" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8321/7993807862_b4499db922_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Love the yellow, grey & black.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993801357/" title="IMG_1061 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1061" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8320/7993801357_cbe0144005_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
Game Room Wet Bar<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993809094/" title="IMG_1063 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1063" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/7993809094_5e7549ff7e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Media Room<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993801521/" title="IMG_1062 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1062" height="416" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8302/7993801521_d3b6510b71_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Cute desk area in the upstairs game room.<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7993802367/" title="IMG_1065 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1065" height="445" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8170/7993802367_9e8e617b2a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Love this concrete.<br />
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<a href="http://www.highlandhomes.com/" target="_blank">Highland Homes</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.cincoranch.com/" target="_blank">Cinco Ranch</a></div>
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~XOXO~</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-83356735945099010472012-09-04T22:02:00.000-04:002012-09-04T22:02:53.300-04:00A Bag of Sunshine<br />
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I have a very sweet neighbor who is going through a hard time. </div>
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So, today I sent her a "Bag of Sunshine".</div>
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Thank you <a href="http://katherinemariephotography.com/" target="_blank">Katherine Marie Photography</a> for the <a href="http://katherinemaries.com/blog/archives/8969" target="_blank">amazing idea</a>!</div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7933984184/" title="IMG_1029 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1029" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8298/7933984184_5578773421_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7933983702/" title="IMG_1025 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_1025" height="451" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8037/7933983702_0f06d100b7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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~XOXO~<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-92220362868318927812012-08-23T15:28:00.000-04:002012-08-26T20:17:03.903-04:00Everybody is Going GreenThis is going to be my attempt to go green. I will probably order one of those <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Featured-Products-Rain-Barrels/h_d1/N-5yc1vZ1xr5Zbe8p/R-100663335/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">"purdy" barrels</a> and install a gutter diverter. Normally, I would make my own rain collection barrel but I have this really up-tight homeowners association and nothing can be added/modified to my house/landscape with out prior approval. I know for a fact they would never approve of a food grade barrel that I would find off of Craig's List. <br />
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So, here are the best instructions I could find for DIY rain-collection barrels. If you make one, please send me your pictures/links. You can post them on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=96770281388&ref=mf">Beachbright's Facebook Page</a>.<br />
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<i><a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B2gdNar_rMtAMjQxNzUxYmItYjU1ZC00YzYzLTgwNjMtZjg1ODA2MjYxMzdk&hl=en">click on picture for instructions</a></i></div>
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<a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B2gdNar_rMtAMjQxNzUxYmItYjU1ZC00YzYzLTgwNjMtZjg1ODA2MjYxMzdk&hl=en" title="IMG_0005 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0005" height="500" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4293877384_c6fdd832c2.jpg" width="370" /></a></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1264123801970">workbench magazine oct. 08</a></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B2gdNar_rMtAMjQxNzUxYmItYjU1ZC00YzYzLTgwNjMtZjg1ODA2MjYxMzdk&hl=en">written by david stone, illustrated by erich lage</a></i><br />
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Lowes' Video: How To Make a Rain Barrel for Collecting Rainwater</div>
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Resources:<br />
<a href="http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/rainbarrel/">Recycle the Rain</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2009/03/how-to-make-a-rain-barrel/">Young House Love-How To</a><br />
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Happy Conserving!<br />
XOXO</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-48661282359562896802012-08-15T13:10:00.000-04:002012-08-15T13:10:59.890-04:00Dreams Resort and Spa {AMResorts}<br />
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I love <a href="http://www.dreamsresorts.com/?gclid=CPz13a6O6rECFQS0nQodt2YAqw" target="_blank">Dreams Resorts</a>.</div>
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I love <a href="http://www.secretsresorts.com/?gclid=CLmtmbyO6rECFQU6nAod-34AWA" target="_blank">Secrets Resorts</a>.</div>
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They are owned by a company called AMResorts.</div>
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In fact, I am headed to <a href="http://www.dreamsresorts.com/drerc/index.html" target="_blank">Dreams Riviera</a> Saturday to celebrate the BIG birthday.</div>
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This leads me to my next point. I entered a contest to win a paid vacation to a Dreams Resort.</div>
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I have a great chance of winning.</div>
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Please click this <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151007479029786&set=a.10151007476504786.425194.59231969785&type=1&theater" target="_blank">link & LIKE</a>.</div>
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(the board with the most "likes" wins)</div>
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I'd love to win.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151007479029786&set=a.10151007476504786.425194.59231969785&type=1&theater" title="549561_10151007479029786_121522070_n by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="549561_10151007479029786_121522070_n" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8289/7789395146_a8b0761b4d.jpg" width="433" /></a>
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Thank You!!!<br />
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XOXO<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151007479029786&set=a.10151007476504786.425194.59231969785&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Contest LINK</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/2010/05/sun-kissed.html" target="_blank">My Posts on Secrets</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/sets/72157630214440434/" target="_blank">My Flickr Dreams Resort Set</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-84178298518231797542012-08-12T14:04:00.000-04:002012-08-12T14:06:19.576-04:00Fashion, Accessories and Style!<br />
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I was thrilled to host a Stella & Dot Trunk Show in my house this week. My friend Christina has just become a stylist for Stella & Dot. She has amazing grace and beauty. I am so proud!</div>
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Please take a few minutes & view the slideshow I put together showing some of my favorite pieces & how to wear them. Then I'd be honored to have you shop the following link:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial; line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://www.stelladot.com/ts/f5ai5" style="text-decoration: underline;" title="Your Trunk Show Shopping Link"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">http://www.stelladot.com/ts/f5ai5</span></a></span><br />
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XOXO-<br />
Beachbrights</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-7225501670921857632012-07-21T20:26:00.000-04:002012-07-21T20:28:28.578-04:00The Playroom<br />
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Done on a budget.</div>
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Used what we had.</div>
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Could not convince him to go neutral.</div>
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His favorite color is red.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">BEFORE</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7618461736/" title="IMG_0940 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0940" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7618461736_88340cb3a0.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7618462160/" title="IMG_0941 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0941" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8282/7618462160_764959940d.jpg" width="333" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7618462400/" title="IMG_0942 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0942" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7618462400_2c47f4459a.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;">DURING</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Why yes, I sorted 75,000 legos by color & of course that is a frozen daiquiri {size large} on the table.</i></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7618462656/" title="IMG_0943 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0943" height="500" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8014/7618462656_881a968685.jpg" width="333" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521526164/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="IMG_0975 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0975" height="427" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7521526164_988b04a1eb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521521928/" title="IMG_0967 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0967" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7120/7521521928_9ca25cae25_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521522552/" title="IMG_0969 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0969" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8159/7521522552_57e8f95728_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521523836/" title="IMG_0971 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0971" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7521523836_17a3f3ec81_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521524594/" title="IMG_0972 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0972" height="427" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7521524594_3c60a71133_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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Inside the Closet<br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521526812/" title="IMG_0976 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0976" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7123/7521526812_15906c810e_z.jpg" width="427" /></a><br />
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Lego Storage inside the Closet<br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7521528332/" title="IMG_0979 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0979" height="640" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7521528332_a3e737a330_z.jpg" width="427" /></a>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">In a nut shell:</span><br />
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1. The rug was handed down to me from my mother $FREE$<br />
2. The <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10138530/" target="_blank">sofa</a> was purchased from Ikea in 2011 $Already Owned$<br />
3. The 2 ottomans were purchased from Ikea in 2011 $Already Owned$<br />
4. The bookshelves are from Walmart 2009 $Already Owned$<br />
5. The storage bins in the closet & bookshelves are from Walmart 2009 $Already Owned$<br />
6. Bookracks on the wall were built by Hubby in 2008 $FREE$<br />
7. Bean Bag & Denim Pillows are so old, I have no idea! $FREE$<br />
8. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40111992/#/80063833" target="_blank">Curtains</a> & Rod is from Ikea $Already Owned$. I used Max's old comforter cover (also from Ikea) to lengthen the drapery panels.<br />
9. 2 Poster Prints are from Old Time Pottery 2008 or maybe 2007<br />
10. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/70119430/" target="_blank">Large world map Ikea</a> $150<br />
11. New closet shelves built by Hubby $80<br />
12. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30091452/" target="_blank">Lego storage by Ikea</a> & this <a href="http://iheartorganizing.blogspot.com/2011/10/organizing-legos-part-3-creating.html" target="_blank">smart girl</a> $50<br />
13. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10098987/" target="_blank">Clocks from Ikea</a> $20 each<br />
14. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10194960/#/00128188" target="_blank">Lighting from Ikea</a> $30<br />
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-XOXO-<br />
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He left for camp wanting a "new" bedroom. We talked about what he wanted. He left me with a list.</div>
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1. Football</div>
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2. Dog bed's for Granger & Daisy</div>
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3. Neutrals (I just love this kid!)</div>
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How in the heck was I going to pull this rabbit out of a hat? Well friends, here is my layman's interpretation (i.g. Max's new room)...</div>
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Here's the low-down. </div>
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1. <a href="http://www.rhbabyandchild.com/rooms/?categoryId=rhbc_cat115024#/rhbc319064" target="_blank">Restoration Hardware Kids</a> was my inspiration</div>
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2. Many elements in the room came from Ikea: duvet covers. curtains, wall desk organizer, desk lamp, above bed lights, ceiling light, picture frames, rugs & closet dressers</div>
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3. Husband built the dog beds out of scrap lumber. I spray painted and stenciled the dogs names using a pack of stencils from Home Depot. We also put casters on the dog beds. The beds are lined with old twin pillows and the <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/nfl-patch-duvet-cover-and-pillowcase/?cm_src=AutoSchRel" target="_blank">NY shams</a> are from PBTeens.</div>
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4. The large <a href="http://www.pbteen.com/products/rush-the-field-wall-mural/?pkey=e%7Crush%2Bthe%2Bfield%7C2%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&group=1&sku=9194648&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-" target="_blank">B&W football print</a> is from PBTeen</div>
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5. The <a href="http://www.target.com/p/avington-desk-dark-tobacco/-/A-10708661#?lnk=sc_qi_detaillink" target="_blank">desk</a> is from Target</div>
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6. The <a href="http://www.homedecorators.com/P/Catarina_Side_Chair/440/" target="_blank">desk chair</a> is from Home Decorators</div>
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7. The dresser/nightstand was my grandmothers and the chalk board I already owned</div>
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8. The football holder is a towel rack from Target, spray painted</div>
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9. Curtain rods are plumbing pipe & there is also a room darkening roller shade that was custom cut to fit by Home Depot</div>
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10. I made the headboards using artist canvas & drop cloth. Tutorial <a href="http://www.amandacarolathome.com/2012/02/diy-nailhead-trim-headboard.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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11. The M & B are Max's initials but his best friend's name happens to start with a B so it worked out great. I painted them to look zinc, using this tutorial <a href="http://www.sugarandcharmblog.com/2011/03/zinc-inspired-letters.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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12. The curtains of course were not long enough, so I bought an additional ikea duvet cover ($20) and attached panels at the bottom to lengthen them.</div>
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Next up...the playroom. Stay tuned!!</div>
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XOXO</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-4633361773410681682012-06-24T22:27:00.003-04:002012-06-24T22:32:58.557-04:00Happy 8th Gotcha Day to my Sweet Max. You Complete Me.<br />
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You can read my "unedited" version of our Adoption Story <a href="http://beachbrights.blogspot.com/2009/08/finding-our-way-to-max-our-adoption.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. The video starts with a small clip of myself & Max in the orphanage and then starts at the beginning of our journey to Russia. We show several pictures of Orphanage life, our small Inn that we lived in for 2 weeks, our hotel stay in Moscow and the our return celebration back to Fort Walton Beach, FL. Our church family was the best when we returned home. Meals, babysitting, supplies...you name it, they supplied it. God is great.</div>
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Max, I love you with all my soul.</div>
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<i>*Due to licensing agreements, this video can not be watched on iPads & Mobile Devices. </i></div>
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Thank you Christian Grey. I have now read more books & lost even more precious sleep thanks to my new addiction to Contemporary Romance Books. Thank gawd I have a Kindle. The covers of these books would just kill me. Seriously, until Shades of Grey, I could count on one hand the number of books I have read...EVER. So now that I have come out of the closet or at least from out behind the Kindle, let me pass on what I have been reading. </div>
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Don't judge. </div>
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Yes, I know. </div>
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You're right.</div>
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Mom, quit reading right now.</div>
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1. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fifty-Shades-Trilogy-Darker-3-/dp/034580404X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1338488571&sr=8-4" target="_blank">The Shades of Grey Trilogy</a> by EL James. </div>
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Where the obsession started. Still my favorite. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5/5 stars</span>.</div>
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2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bared-You-A-Crossfire-Novel/dp/0425263908/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488632&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Bared to You</a> by Sylvia Day</div>
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This is similar to Shades of Grey character wise. Fast paced with a weak plot but it works for me. I don't remember the language in this book or if the sex scenes became monotonous. I just remember it being a great beach read that kept my attention. I recommend it. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4/5 stars.</span></div>
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3. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hearts-Darkness-Laura-Kaye/dp/1601549989/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488694&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Hearts in Darkness</a> by Laura Kaye<br />
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Loved this book. It felt short and I turned the pages extremely fast. The entire book basically takes place in an elevator. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5/5 stars</span>.<br />
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4. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Knight-Unfinished-Hero-Series-ebook/dp/B007SFBPFY/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488776&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Knight</a> by Kristen Ashley
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This book was a little crude for my taste. I guess I like my porn softer. It was still a quick read with a happy ending. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">3.5/5 stars</span>.<br />
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5. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Love-Unscripted-Tina-Reber/dp/1451533969/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488855&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Love Unscripted</a> by Tina Reber</div>
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I did not finish this book. For whatever reason it is dragging on and on. I keep thinking I will go back to it and finish it but I am "over it" for now.</div>
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6. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unleashed-Cherrie-Lynn/dp/1605045535/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488949&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Unleashed</a> by Cherrie Lynn</div>
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Not bad. Another fast read. I like my books to end happy and to have realistic elements and characters. I would recommend this for a great beach read. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4/5 stars</span></div>
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7. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Me-Shayla-Black/dp/B005DI77KA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338488982&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Surrender to Me</a> by Shayla Black</div>
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8. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Ties-Shayla-Black/dp/0425213617/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338489010&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Wicked Ties</a> by Shayla Black</div>
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9. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Delicious-Shayla-Black/dp/0425232425/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338489035&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Delicious</a> by Shayla Black</div>
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10. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Belong-Me-Shayla-Black/dp/042524315X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338489070&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Belong to Me</a> by Shayla Black<br />
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11. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mine-Hold-Shayla-Black/dp/0425245519/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338489649&sr=1-3" target="_blank">Mine to Hold</a> by Shayla Black**preorder for June 5th release</div>
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I lumped all these together. I am totally into these novels by Shayla Black. I believe I read one book a night. This author has written a lot but these are the only ones I am interested in. They are borderline crude and make me blush. Surely this stuff does not go on in real life??!! All the books follow a group of Navy Seal type guys and their love interests. The author lives in Texas, so there are several Texas references that I enjoy. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">4.5/5</span> or a real close <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">5/5</span>. I'm taking a little off a perfect score because I find myself skipping over some of the sex. The women in these books never talk about chafing. Come 'on, it has to happen.</div>
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11. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Island-Ms-Tracey-Garvis-Graves/dp/1466363215/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1338489111&sr=1-1" target="_blank">On the Island</a> by Tracey Garvis-Graves<br />
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Currently reading now. A great page turner. Very soft in the sex department. No rating yet.<br />
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There you go. You can either pray for me or thank me (maybe do a little of both). </div>
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So, what are you reading these days?</div>
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~XOXO~</div>
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Make them. </div>
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You're welcome ;)</div>
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Buy those small grape tomatoes<br />
Poke a hole in each tomato<br />
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*I used sea salt, Mediterranean salt & lemon salt, all bought from my local grocery</div>
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Click <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961019/vodka-infused-tomatoes-with-dipping-salts" target="_blank">here</a> for the original idea & much prettier pictures {<a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/961019/vodka-infused-tomatoes-with-dipping-salts" target="_blank">sheknows</a>}</div>
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~XOXO~</div>
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More model home pictures from my tour in Katy, TX.</div>
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Homes range in price $300-$400k.</div>
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Part One is <a href="http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/2012/04/model-homes-in-katy-tx-part-one.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Part Two is <a href="http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/2012/04/model-homes-in-katy-tx-part-two.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
Part Three is <a href="http://www.beachbrights.blogspot.com/2012/04/model-homes-in-katy-tx-part-three.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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~XOXO~</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-607282904729624451.post-58649719606563303542012-04-19T14:21:00.000-04:002012-04-19T14:21:56.900-04:00Be Your Own Decorator by Susanna Salk *Book Review*<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/beachbrights/7094000717/" title="IMG_0236 by brightcd, on Flickr"><img alt="IMG_0236" height="640" src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/7094000717_15b233616b_z.jpg" width="473" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Be Your Own Decorator</div><div style="text-align: left;">by Susanna Salk</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847838448" target="_blank">Rizzoli NY</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">ISBN: 978-0-8478-3844-8</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">My Review: </div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/-Qm5CudQLjc" width="480"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">From the Publisher:</div><div style="text-align: left;">Selecting favorite rooms from more than fifty renowned designers such as Kelly Wearstler, Bunny Williams, Albert Hadley, Nate Berkus, and Mary McDonald—and shot by the world’s top shelter photographers—Susanna Salk offers insightful advice on how to apply basic design principles to interiors.<br />
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Organized into chapters on balance, color, mixing, accessorizing, arrangements, rule breaking, and whimsy, Salk walks through the process of great design, illustrating how the featured designers made the decisions they did to make these rooms look so great. The book’s encouraging, conversational tone, practical tips and ideas, and quotes by the designers themselves explaining their philosophies empower the reader to create stylish, functional, and unique rooms of their very own.<br />
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Covering a range of styles from traditional to modern, formal to whimsical, and showcasing some of the best work by the best designers of our age, Be Your Own Decorator is a rich resource for the aspiring decorator.<br />
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About the Author<br />
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Susanna Salk is the author of Room for Children and Weekend Retreats and a contributing editor for 1stdibs.com and ivillage.com, as well as regularly producing decorating segments for NBC’s Today Show.<br />
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From the Book:<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Other Resources:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Your-Own-Decorator-Inspiration-Designers/dp/0847838447" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.rizzoliusa.com/book.php?isbn=9780847838448" target="_blank">Rizzoli</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://youtu.be/-Qm5CudQLjc" target="_blank">YouTube</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://susannasalk.com/" target="_blank">Susanna Salk Online</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">~XOXO~</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00710063178171491946noreply@blogger.com1