tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21782893983576314252012-01-19T22:44:39.656-05:00Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.comBlogger3331100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-90065246186641614222011-11-20T19:34:00.001-05:002011-11-20T21:06:16.937-05:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/49821139597355231_MTCHODzd_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" height="400" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/49821139597355231_MTCHODzd_c.jpg" width="327" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.everythingfab.com/2011/10/entertaining-inspiration-decorating.html">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> I have a bone to pick with retail-America. &nbsp;A turkey bone to be specific. With the week of Thanksgiving upon us, the leaves are the most vivid of colors, the air is crisp and it's time to gather, reminisce and spend time together for no other reason than to enjoy each other's company. &nbsp;But even before Halloween, stores were engulfed in Christmas tunes and ornaments. &nbsp;<i>Hello!?</i> Forgetting something? Perhaps the <i>month of November</i>? &nbsp;Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas. &nbsp;In fact, probably even a little more than the average person and I can't. wait. to put up our tree and decorate but part of that excitement is the anticipation!<br /> <br /> I just can't believe that I walked into a store on Friday looking for some last minute things for Thanksgiving and I actually had a difficult time finding it because the store was overwrought with Christmas. &nbsp;Stop skipping this lovely holiday that isn't surrounded with gifts <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{or at least for most people... I, on the other hand, actually do get presents for my birthday but even if I didn't it wouldn't change my feelings on the matter!} &nbsp;</span></i>and appreciate it! &nbsp;It's the day you celebrate that one, amazing, unwrappable gift: your loved ones. &nbsp;In the end, they are what you have. &nbsp;When your iPod is considered antiquated, when your Ferragamo bag is just a lump in the back of the closet, you will still have those people that you can sit around a table with and laugh until your cheeks hurt.<br /> <br /> So all I ask is just enjoy the anticipation of Christmas. Let the urge to decorate tingle in your toes a little and wait. Just wait until after this heartwarming holiday is over and you've given your thanks and told your family you love them.<br /> <br /> I am now stepping off my soapbox. My rant is over. Wishing you all the happiest of Thanksgivings my lovely, wonderful Nesters! Thank you for reading this sporadically written, occasionally overly opinionated, occasionally overly wordy blog. &nbsp;You are a group to which I owe a huge "thanks."<br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-9006524618664161422?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-89931567001472476462011-11-16T21:37:00.001-05:002011-11-16T22:37:38.833-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> Or... maybe it's not-so-patiently waiting, really. &nbsp;About a month and a half ago, I decided that I wanted to start wearing heels more. &nbsp;Not because I was feeling particularly short <i style="font-size: small;">{though, my imposing 5 foot stature could use a little help} </i>but more because I like the way they make me feel when I'm in them. &nbsp;They just... make me.... feel like a woman, actually.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/Yi6dqhi8Ptw/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yi6dqhi8Ptw&fs=1&source=uds" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Yi6dqhi8Ptw&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/74942781268811180_oLQeM9zO_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" height="400" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/74942781268811180_oLQeM9zO_c.jpg" width="265" /></a></div> <br /> I love a good Aretha-era retro look, and I often roll up my jeans <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{even "short" inseams are too long on me}</span></i> but it makes me feel youthful. &nbsp;Which is great in some aspects, but sometimes I just want to look... <i>sophisticated</i>. <br /> <br /> So I hunted and hunted and hunted. &nbsp;What did I hunt, exactly? &nbsp;Booties. But not just any booties they had to check off all of the following criteria:<br /> <br /> - almond shaped toe<br /> - wedge heel<br /> - camel/cognac color<br /> - under $75<br /> - and the hardest: I wanted them simple simple simple. No bells and whistles.<br /> <br /> Enter: <a href="http://www.piperlime.com/">Piperlime</a>. Glorious, glorious Piperlime. &nbsp; I found these Hive and Honey simple, wedge booties, <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=4016&amp;cid=4016&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=514345&amp;scid=514345012">Tobago</a>.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IY0scmqrZeY/TnucERZ57xI/AAAAAAAAA9o/4FM7aUS15iQ/s1600/Hive+and+Honey+Tobago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IY0scmqrZeY/TnucERZ57xI/AAAAAAAAA9o/4FM7aUS15iQ/s400/Hive+and+Honey+Tobago.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="299" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> They were exactly what I was looking for... except for the reviews. &nbsp;They weren't awesome in terms of the look of the heel. &nbsp;I really wasn't crazy about the faux wood look and neither were the other purchasers. &nbsp;They were also more than I wanted to spend. &nbsp;While admiring Tobago, I was introduced to <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=5143670221085&amp;cid=37373&amp;locale=en_US">Toluca</a>. &nbsp;Oh hello Toluca....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/0/a/1/fall-booties-wedge-heels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://0.tqn.com/d/shoes/1/0/0/a/1/fall-booties-wedge-heels.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="299" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> The reviews were better for Toluca and after from discussions with some of my fashionista friends, I was okay with the quieter "bells and whistles" on her. &nbsp;Plus, she was cheaper! &nbsp;She was on sale from $119 to $79 <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{a savings of $40 right there!}</span></i>&nbsp;but when I went to place my order, they were out of my size! Blasphemy!! How could this BE!?? If I've learned one thing from being a shopaholic, it's this: always call. &nbsp;It can't hurt! All they can do is tell you what you already know, "out of stock, out of luck." &nbsp;On this occasion, that was not the case. &nbsp;The uber kind woman on the other end of the phone looked in her system and told me while they were not in stock currently, I was not out of luck but I would merely have to test my patience, they would be back in stock shortly. &nbsp;I asked if they would still be at the reduced price and she kindly responded with, "I'm not sure, but let me open your account and put a note on it for when you do order them, to be sure that you are only charged the reduced price." &nbsp;To that I retorted, "Well I don't have an account yet....." Shocked, she told me that she needed a sip of water, so she'd put me on hold while she got a glass of water, if I wanted to register quickly so she could add the note to my new account. &nbsp;A minute later, I was logged in with said note in place. &nbsp;She also told me that since I had signed up I would receive a 15% off coupon code via email that I could use for order but oddly, every time she sent out these emails, they actually sent 2 coupon codes that were usable.-- That's right, TWO 15% off coupon codes. &nbsp;These were going to tick off the "under $75" box just nicely!<br /> <br /> The next Monday, I visited my beloved Toluca and saw they were in stock! I was pleasantly surprised to find that I could get free shipping as well, in addition to my 15% off. &nbsp;That makes the final price $67.50! &nbsp;By Thursday, I was prancing around the homestead in my new heels, making me feel like a lady. &nbsp;And boy do I need it, since next week I'm turning the ripe old age of 27. &nbsp;What can I say, it was a present to myself. &nbsp;Just in case you were wondering they fit me perfectly and are insanely comfy for a 4.5 inch heel! <i>&nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">*pumps fits wildly in air*</span></i><br /> <br /> (oh did you think this post was over?? HA! Nice try... there's more sartorial lovin'...)<br /> <br /> You know how you always get way more emails from an online store as soon as you purchase something from there? &nbsp;Well I had already been getting a daily Piperlime email but man-o-man was I inundated after that! &nbsp;One early morning I was perusing my emails while waiting for my car to get an oil change before work. &nbsp;And there she was. My next fashion BFF:<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/Asset_Archive/PLWeb/Assets/Product/888/888878/big/pl888878-00vliv01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://piperlime.gap.com/Asset_Archive/PLWeb/Assets/Product/888/888878/big/pl888878-00vliv01.jpg" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=8888780020002&amp;cid=47895">Tulle Textured Wool Coat</a>. &nbsp;This time, it was love at first sight. &nbsp;I have another little Tulle swing coat that is from TJ Maxx and is my other current fave but the 3/4 sleeves wont allow me to wear it much longer. &nbsp;But the reality of unemployment had set in at that point and I had relegated myself to just admiring her online. After all, I have probably a dozen coats, who needs a new one... a brand new, PINK amazingly cute one.... a brand new PINK amazingly cute a la Charlotte one.... Then the light dawned. She was only $68 on sale and I still had the second 15% off coupon code!! My mom had wanted to go shopping with me to find something for my birthday that I would want. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{Usually when she just goes out and buys something, its a near miss.} &nbsp;</span></i>So I called her up and proposed the idea that since I have the coupon code and am familiar with online ordering <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;">{she is more of a Luddite}</span><span class="Apple-style-span">&nbsp;I would order it, and have it sent to her house and she would pay me back. &nbsp;I know, not the most mysterious present in all the land but I'm getting something that I am going to LOVE. --Like, come in wearing one coat, leave wearing that coat kind of love.</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span">My birthday celebration is always on Thanksgiving itself since all the family will be together <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{with the exception of my New Yorker segment Joe, Molly, Lucca and Dad.}</span></i> and this year it is also because Matt and I are going on a romantic long weekend in NH for my actual birthday. &nbsp;So that means, I don't have to wait a whole 10 days to get my new coat... only 8. &nbsp;So I am waiting. &nbsp;Patiently. &nbsp;Or... maybe not quite so patiently. In fact, quite impatiently.&nbsp;</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span">I'll let you know how it goes!</span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span><br /> How about you, Nesters? &nbsp;Have you double dipped on an online store thanks to those feisty emails? Or do you pick out what your parents get you for your birthday? Or have you gotten additional online codes that you utilized?? Let us all know! &nbsp;&lt;3<br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8993156700147247646?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-41897490598618704542011-11-12T13:29:00.001-05:002011-11-12T13:50:27.692-05:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div> I mentioned a while back that Megan and I took a <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/09/making-arrangements.html">flower arranging class</a>. While in that class, a discussion was struck up about random kinds of flowers and how they could look much cooler than they were given credit for. &nbsp;The main shock to Megan and myself was Carnations. &nbsp;I scrunched my nose and scoffed. &nbsp;</div> <div> <br /><div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.flowersgallery.net/gallery/carnation/carnation-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://www.flowersgallery.net/gallery/carnation/carnation-5.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> You know what a carnation looks like! How could a plane Jane carnation look even remotely cool? &nbsp;Well I did a little Pintrest hunting and I am SOLD. &nbsp;Carnations might be my new favorite uber feminine flower....</div> </div> <div> <a name='more'></a></div> <div> I love them so much, that I made a whole board dedicated to just awesomely <a href="http://pinterest.com/temporarynest/carnations-are-fabulous/">fabulous Carnation arrangements</a>. &nbsp; Take a look at some of these stunners...</div> <div> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/501825777_7b0e5L33_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/501825777_7b0e5L33_c.jpg" /></a></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> The greatest part of the carnation is exactly what makes this arrangement amazing: texture. &nbsp;They have these fluttery, ruffly petals that when grouped into a mass look feminine and modern all at the same time.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/weddings/2002Q1/a99241_spr02_crnation_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" class="lpgVerticalShadow" height="400" src="http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/pub/weddings/2002Q1/a99241_spr02_crnation_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/creative-seating-cards#slide_27">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Of course who does anything (including flowers) better than Martha? Yeah, these gorgeous peachy pinky carnation base for name cards. &nbsp;Brilliant.</div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/501722464_xFcuiZt2_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" height="400" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/501722464_xFcuiZt2_c.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/wedding-decorations-we-adore#slide_4">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> More amazing Martha of course in fun vibrant colors.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--slI7Dz4mZU/TjgdeC20HJI/AAAAAAAAFBc/zVe3SBeqWyo/s1600/carnations-wedding-20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--slI7Dz4mZU/TjgdeC20HJI/AAAAAAAAFBc/zVe3SBeqWyo/s400/carnations-wedding-20.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kristinvining.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> A cluster of bridal centerpieces could not be more elegant in stark white. &nbsp;And for your DIY pleasure, here is a step by step on how to make your own gorgeous carnation arrangement.&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lindsaywierzbinski.com/diy2.htm" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Pinned Image" border="0" height="332" id="pinCloseupImage" src="http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/501725938_dI9uWZI9_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lindsaywierzbinski.com/diy2.htm">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div> <br /></div> <div> You'll be sure to see when I give this a whirl!! So are you sold now too? Way more incredible than you thought, right? I know. &nbsp;I know. &nbsp;You don't have to thank me for introducing you to this idea. Just drop my name when you tell all your girlfriends about it. ;)&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend so far! &nbsp;Anyone make any fun flower arrangements this weekend? Or perhaps just admired some on Pintrest like me?&nbsp;</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Spill it! &lt;3</div> <div> </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <br /></div> <div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4189749059861870454?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-75841095259211659942011-10-31T11:04:00.001-04:002011-10-31T11:04:32.372-04:00Happy Halloween, Nesters! Our Halloween weekend has been mundane <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{which is A-OK in my book!}</i></span> with the exception of watching as many horror movies as possible.&nbsp; I love horror movies.&nbsp; I love the idea of scaring myself and Matt is a horror movie <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{really just movies in general}</i></span> aficionado, making it that much more interesting because he knows all the back stories of all the characters and tidbits about the making of the movies.&nbsp; That means I got to ask as many questions as I wanted and he got to flex his knowledge and show off his skillz to me.<br /> <br /> My only gripe with this year is that I haven't seen my all-time favorite Halloween-made-for-TV-movie in quite some time: <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092239/">The Worst Witch</a>. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Which barely squeaks by <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107120/">Hocus Pocus</a>, in my book.}</i></span>&nbsp; So in honor of my favorite movie, I thought I'd regale you with a wee bit of nostalgia.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://2.gvt0.com/vi/wmG80v473AI/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wmG80v473AI&fs=1&source=uds" /> <param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /> <embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wmG80v473AI&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div> <br /> <br /> Go ahead and try to tell me that that didn't bring you back?!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> I hope you all have a happy and safe Halloween, Nesters!&nbsp; Now, go eat so much candy you throw up! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7584109525921165994?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-8592304476082432752011-10-26T15:50:00.002-04:002011-10-26T15:50:40.623-04:00I can't quite peg what inspired me, or how I found the link... but a couple weeks ago I stumbled upon <a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/">100 Layer Cakes tutorial</a> by Valerie of <a href="http://www.smilemercantile.com/">Smile Merchantile</a> on creating paper flowers. I'd looked up other tutorials and this one seemed a bit more user friendly than all the others.&nbsp; Not to mention the pictures of the final product were calling my name.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNcMXYrSLZg/TqW37r_N1xI/AAAAAAAAFBk/HDGybpNkjII/s1600/diy-paper-flowers-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oNcMXYrSLZg/TqW37r_N1xI/AAAAAAAAFBk/HDGybpNkjII/s400/diy-paper-flowers-5.jpg" width="285" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2011/07/22/diy-storybook-paper-roses/">via 100 Layer Cake</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <a name='more'></a>So while on a flea market excursion/date, Matt and I picked up an antique book for a couple of bucks.&nbsp; While Matt was out on Saturday night with "the guys" I tuned in to <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1414382/">You Again</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{which was predictable yet perfectly suited to the occasion.}</i></span> and sat myself down at the dining room table, with some crafting supplies! WOO! I opted out of the wine element I had originally planned on, after taking into consideration the extra hot glue gun and the multiple cutting utensils that I would be wielding. After getting everything set up and hitting "play" I hit the ground <strike>running</strike> cutting.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ab2ao0BbORA/TqheBiE632I/AAAAAAAAFDc/XQuxn8PYo5k/s1600/paperflowerbefore3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ab2ao0BbORA/TqheBiE632I/AAAAAAAAFDc/XQuxn8PYo5k/s400/paperflowerbefore3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> I guess this is what happens when you store a cutting mat by shoving it in the back of a closet. Nice and wavy. Very helpful when cutting. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Disclaimer: Not actually helpful in any way, shape, or form.&nbsp; Please do not use a wavy mat like this at home ever, unless merely protecting a surface like I was doing.&nbsp; It's a good way to lose a finger.}</i></span>&nbsp; I found it easier to fold each page of the book like a fan and cut multiple at once just with scissors, no exacto needed. They wouldn't end up all being the exact same size, but that's a good thing!&nbsp; No flower has all identical petals, right? That's what I keep telling myself at least. Each petal will end up with a crease in the center, which is perfect for the bending that will need to happen when being attached.&nbsp; Also be sure to curl back the edges of all the petals to make them look softer, as if they are blooming. <br /> <br /> And once all was said and done, here is my finished product! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I must say, for my first swing at it, I think it turned out pretty darn well. *Patting myself on the back*}</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3gaq_WhKoDA/Tqhe6o8rkQI/AAAAAAAAFDk/tTr_fiPJMus/s1600/paperflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3gaq_WhKoDA/Tqhe6o8rkQI/AAAAAAAAFDk/tTr_fiPJMus/s400/paperflower.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> We had also snagged a cool bell jar when we were at the flea market which we were originally going to find some kind of small animal skeleton to put in it but the flower just happened to fit perfectly, and while the skeleton would be cool to <i>us</i>, might not be cool for some of our guests. No one has ever lost their appetite over a paper flower I suspect.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xuO2cpybnFg/TqhfRuoHKQI/AAAAAAAAFDs/WRwCS17GA3o/s1600/paperflowerbelljar1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xuO2cpybnFg/TqhfRuoHKQI/AAAAAAAAFDs/WRwCS17GA3o/s400/paperflowerbelljar1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> In fact, it reminds me of the rose from <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0101414/">Beauty and the Beast</a>.&nbsp; Am I right? Or am I right?... What is more sweet than a Disney cartoon?&nbsp; Nada. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/18000000/ROSE-beauty-and-the-beast-18036594-356-244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="http://images4.fanpop.com/image/photos/18000000/ROSE-beauty-and-the-beast-18036594-356-244.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Check out that baby...&nbsp; I kind of absolutely <i>LOVE</i> it... Perhaps I'm even a wee bit <i>obsessed</i> with it. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj-GJvndSMY/Tqhf47P4TpI/AAAAAAAAFD0/SVDiUFCvqWk/s1600/paperflowerbelljar2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Cj-GJvndSMY/Tqhf47P4TpI/AAAAAAAAFD0/SVDiUFCvqWk/s400/paperflowerbelljar2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> The plan is to make a few more and arrange them in this jar in a slightly less Disney fashion.... add some height, maybe? We'll see. I'll be sure to show you guys when the time comes!&nbsp; I plan on linking this up to Young House Love's (and Bower Power's) <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2011/10/its-baaaack/">Pintrest Challenge</a> next Wednesday!&nbsp; Are you guys doing anything fun for the ultimatum? Or just waiting to watch what others came up with? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Oh that's right, Nesters!&nbsp; I should tell you, I'm also now on <a href="http://pinterest.com/temporarynest/">Pintrest</a>! As if I didn't have enough crap going on in Gina-land, I decided to join what is quite possibly the most addictive site known to man.&nbsp; So come around, follow me if you'd like and I'll gladly follow you back. Lord knows, all I want to do is look at pretty pictures all the time, so the more the merrier!!<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-859230447608243275?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-31346705585983588052011-10-18T09:32:00.000-04:002011-10-18T09:32:39.083-04:00Saturday was a crazed day for me. After working a full week already, convincing my body to remove my legs from the warm comforter at 630 AM and plant my feet on the ground was a difficult task. I had to be back at work by 815, clean, fed, awake and chipper to boot.&nbsp; "Why?" you ask? Well, it was our final sample sale at Priscilla of Boston. You can read more about it <a href="http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1373665&amp;format=comments#CommentsArea">here</a> and <a href="http://articles.boston.com/2011-10-16/news/30286667_1_sample-sale-bridal-magazines-bridal-party">here</a>. It was certainly a whirlwind of emotions....<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=2178289398357631425" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Click to open photo gallery: Brides-to-be line up at the Grand Finale Sale at Priscilla of Boston"><img alt="WHITE MARKET: Brides-to-be, including..." class="mainImage" height="348" id="trackMainImage" src="http://multimedia.heraldinteractive.com/images/20111016/b2b128_101511gownsmg09.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bostonherald.com/news/regional/view.bg?articleid=1373665&amp;format=comments#CommentsArea">by Mark Garfinkel</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr> </tbody></table> <a name='more'></a>I sped to work, making it in record time, forgetting there isn't rush hour on Saturday mornings.&nbsp; <i>Oh right. Most people are still in bed.&nbsp; Where I should be.&nbsp; Where Matt is. Jealous.</i> I whip around the corner of the building, aiming for our parking lot entrance when I see the full lot in front of me.&nbsp; That lot is never full. EVER. I look over my left shoulder at the door, I see the beginning of the line.&nbsp; Girls lined up 4 people deep.&nbsp; Some sitting on the ground, some brought lawn chairs in anticipation of the long wait, some drinking coffees and chatting with their new friends they made in line. Then I look further back, and further back more, and yet more.&nbsp;&nbsp; The line goes down the street and around the block.&nbsp; It was 8:15 AM and the doors weren't supposed to be open until 9.&nbsp; My jaw dropped and I whispered to myself <i>"Holy fucking shit."</i>&nbsp; I pull up to the opening of our parking lot with my jaw dropped.&nbsp; There were women sitting on the sidewalk, blocking the entrance.&nbsp;&nbsp; I rolled down my window and said "Excuse me ladies, may I get by?" And they stood in unison and parted like the red seas.<br /> <br /> Once I got inside, everyone was just a tad bit manic.&nbsp; It must have just been the nervous energy to get the day started.&nbsp;&nbsp; But none of us were expecting that many people to be waiting.&nbsp; I guess more people knew about us than we'd thought?&nbsp; We waited, finishing the rest of our coffees and munching on muffins until the clock hit 9 AM.&nbsp; The media was already there, photographing the patiently waiting line and the madness that ensued once the doors were opened.&nbsp; But immediately after,&nbsp; all the men were forced out and it was just us gals left on the floor.&nbsp; The first brides <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and their cohorts}</i></span> had been there since 4:30 that morning. I can't even imagine. They&nbsp; ran in furiously grabbing any gown in sight that had even the slightest bit of interest.&nbsp; I suspect they were expecting our sample sale to be akin to the Running of the Brides that happens annually at Filenes Basement.&nbsp; However, we keep things a bit more wrangled.&nbsp; We provide mirrors, support <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{yours truly}</i></span> and moderate how many people are allowed in at a time. The line outside maintained for hours. <br /> <br /> It all went by in a blur. A long, arduous blur... but a blur nonetheless. I felt at the time that I wasn't doing much of anything except pacing back and forth, keeping an eye out for a girl that needed help or an opinion.&nbsp; In hindsight, there was lots of picking up gowns and putting them back on racks at the beginning of the day.&nbsp; But by the end, everything was so mixed up there was no way to put the gowns back in any semblance of order.&nbsp; Many girls were very nice, hung their gowns when they were done, shared the mirrors and candy-sweet compliments with their fellow brides. But some heaped gowns in piles on the floor, discarded as if <i>they</i> don't want it, must be garbage.&nbsp; It was sad.&nbsp; These corpses of wedding days that will never happen.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> I feel as though I bonded with a few of the girls. There were 3 or 4 that gave me a hug at the end of their stay, thanking me for my help. It feels good.&nbsp; Sometimes having a desk job behind a computer, despite being in the bridal industry, you forget that what you do, actually is <i>important</i>.&nbsp; My job makes women feel beautiful on one of the most special and memorable days of their lives.&nbsp; But when you're staring at a computer and all you field are the complaints, you forget the emotion involved.&nbsp; But standing there, on the floor with brides and their best friends, mothers, and sisters and they slip a dress over their head and everyone goes silent, in an effort to choke back tears... it is a moment that I hold near and dear to my heart and<i> I was allowed to be a part of it.</i><br /> <br /> As 7 PM rolled around, we were picking up all those discarded dresses, throwing away broken hangers, and ringing out the last woman, who suspiciously had been there the entire day, had bought 1 wedding dress and about 30 different bridesmaids dresses.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{And had done the same thing last sample sale... hmmmm...}</i></span> As she took her sweet time leaving, we all were moaning and groaning and itching to go home. <br /> <br /> I got home, hurriedly took a shower <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{or... hurried as much as I could because I was hobbling at this point. 11 hours of standing does not agree with me apparently...}</i></span> &nbsp; and got ready for a night out with friends. And as we walked into the bar, greeted by friends, we slid into the cold, leather booth.&nbsp; With Matt's hand on my knee, I sipped my Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer, and I finally took a breath.&nbsp; I felt like I hadn't done that <i>once</i> the whole day. I slept so deeply that night. <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> *** </div> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0AZ96JPHu_0/Tmor66pPsEI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/TNcn-nzkpOc/s1600/20110907-14450-Edit-2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="338" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0AZ96JPHu_0/Tmor66pPsEI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/TNcn-nzkpOc/s400/20110907-14450-Edit-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://poboston.blogspot.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> All of us in the office are still all recovering from the manic event. I'm sure most of the 4:30 AM brides are too.&nbsp; We have sore backs, stiff knees and catch ourselves and each other tapering off mid-sentence only to stare off into nothing, falling asleep with our eyes open.&nbsp; Our boss was kind enough to buy all of us lunch yesterday as a thank you. I am happy to have been a part of the last sample sale Priscilla's will ever see and yet I am so very, very sad. <br /> <br /> <div id="trackPhotoGalleryPicArea"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-3134670558598358805?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-72763568797954500882011-10-10T12:54:00.003-04:002011-10-10T12:54:36.199-04:00On Thursday morning I hopped in my car headed for the Big Apple.&nbsp; My Dads birthday was a couple weekends ago and I decided to take an extended Columbus Day weekend and hang out with the fam in NY.&nbsp; Since my Dad and brother had to work both Thursday and Friday, the days were just me, Molly and The Raz.&nbsp; Molly had been talking up a storm about <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/">Purl SoHo</a> and all their amazing fabrics so we decided to make the trek all the way downtown.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYm5UdV32Vo/TpMAYo9P5FI/AAAAAAAAFAk/h5c6aePakh4/s1600/purlsoho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AYm5UdV32Vo/TpMAYo9P5FI/AAAAAAAAFAk/h5c6aePakh4/s400/purlsoho.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickriver.com/photos/zeehomebug/favorites/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> We loitered in the city streets peering into windows of stores that would surely turn their noses up at us, had we walked in because, lets be real, we aren't a Hilton or a Kardashian <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Thanks god!} </i></span>and wouldn't be able to buy an evening gown for eleven thousand dollars on a whim.&nbsp; And finally we poked into our destination, Purl. I would have walked right past the cute little store front, had Molly not turned in before me. It was bustling with knitters and sewers alike.&nbsp; The sales team was friendly and cheerfully greeted us as we walked in. We weren't sure what we were looking for.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{But I certainly noticed I was not nearly hip enough to be in there.}</i></span>&nbsp; Perhaps fabric to make a baby present for a friend who is due in a few short weeks?&nbsp; Maybe components of a Halloween costume for Lucca? Maybe fabric for a couple of skirts for ourselves?<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLHmNYL2Wk4/TpMC5_hHpKI/AAAAAAAAFAo/yKvcIgZksqk/s1600/purl+soho+fabric.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lLHmNYL2Wk4/TpMC5_hHpKI/AAAAAAAAFAo/yKvcIgZksqk/s400/purl+soho+fabric.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/06/field-trip-friday-purl-soho.html">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Between the chaos of the store, the prices pricier than anticipated and my tummy growling, we left empty handed but with some good ideas.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> We continued on to ramble the cobblestone streets in search of a baby-friendly restaurant to feed the angry monsters in our bellies and then magic happened... we stumbled upon the<a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/"> Jonathan Adler</a> store.&nbsp; Molly hadn't heard of him and I was excited to show her his genius.&nbsp; We stepped inside and their burning <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Hashish-Candle/?cat=423&amp;initial=">Hashish scented candle</a> was amazing enough that I commented on it to the sales girl.&nbsp; Never would have thought I'd be such a fan of a Hashish scent!&nbsp;&nbsp; I also realized its the most expensive candle I've ever smelled.&nbsp; $68!&nbsp; Holy crapballs, J-man, make some things that wee commoners like myself and purchase, you tease! Anyhoo, we saw some amazing things. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Please forgive me for the terrible smart phone pics.}</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ggmiGgtj8Q/TpMS5YusQWI/AAAAAAAAFAw/uLtzGVsrjQU/s1600/JAlighting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ggmiGgtj8Q/TpMS5YusQWI/AAAAAAAAFAw/uLtzGVsrjQU/s400/JAlighting.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> <br /> Of course the wall-o-lighting caught my eye all the way at the back of the room.&nbsp; The unique shapes and colors he comes up with still keep everything with that hint of mid-century modern aesthetic but are also <i>so fresh</i>.&nbsp; Just next to it was this adorable kid-friendly set up.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gB9ShmE6jU/TpMUA90X2DI/AAAAAAAAFA0/gdyXEmWneV8/s1600/JAbaby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4gB9ShmE6jU/TpMUA90X2DI/AAAAAAAAFA0/gdyXEmWneV8/s400/JAbaby.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sorry for the blurry image!</i></td></tr> </tbody></table> Molly and I cooed over the <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Giraffe-Sconce-Facing-Right/?cat=675&amp;initial=">giraffe sconces</a> with the paint around them.&nbsp; We will hunker that down in the backs of our brains for when Lucca has his own room to decorate.&nbsp; However, we may try to DIY something instead. It has yet to be determined exactly how we would do that.&nbsp; Perhaps simple white sconce and paint the rectangle and giraffe as well instead of having it be 3D.&nbsp; We'll see...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKUTqvM3ONQ/TpMWQ0p5OyI/AAAAAAAAFA4/4ws18qB7tfI/s1600/JAorangechair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RKUTqvM3ONQ/TpMWQ0p5OyI/AAAAAAAAFA4/4ws18qB7tfI/s400/JAorangechair.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> And finally, my 2 favorite things in 1 shot.&nbsp; This incredible orange lounge <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Whitaker-Chair-in-Stockholm-Saffron/?cat=361&amp;initial=">chair</a> and <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Whitaker-Ottoman-in-Stockholm-Saffron/?cat=361&amp;initial=">ottoman</a>, and the spectacularly graphic bedding called <a href="http://www.jonathanadler.com/Navy-Printed-Hollywood/">Navy Printed Hollywood</a>.&nbsp; The juxtaposition of the 2 made my heart go thump thump. Thank you for being amazing Jonathan Adler.&nbsp; You rock my world.<br /> <br /> Finally after leaving JA, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and Lucca getting compliments on his outfit from the sales clerk}</i></span> we headed to a restaurant with some outdoor seating.&nbsp; Perfect, just in case he has a meltdown. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Which doesn't happen often, but it had been a long day, he was due...}</i></span>&nbsp; Much to our pleasure, Lucca not only did not have a meltdown but he made us laugh the whole meal, sat in a restaurant highchair all by himself and was making friends with everyone that walked by.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nr5tPM0X3k/TpMXxnw2UVI/AAAAAAAAFA8/QKS05TjGjEA/s1600/ginaluccasoho1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nr5tPM0X3k/TpMXxnw2UVI/AAAAAAAAFA8/QKS05TjGjEA/s400/ginaluccasoho1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Here is me and my little man. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Oh, did I mention I chopped my hair off?}</i></span> I couldn't have been a more excited Auntie to get to hang out with him.&nbsp; I fed him, changed him, and squeezed him until I could squeeze no more!&nbsp; He was wearing the adorable lumberjack-like outfit I bought him for no particular reason except to spoil him. And he also was wearing the Cowboy bib I had gotten when he was just a few days old. Somehow, the two looked absolutely precious together. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RccD5ALpIkc/TpManvPKqWI/AAAAAAAAFBM/Zc8KcHA6_n4/s1600/Luccasoho.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RccD5ALpIkc/TpManvPKqWI/AAAAAAAAFBM/Zc8KcHA6_n4/s400/Luccasoho.jpg" width="321" /></a></div> <br /> Molly also was a proud Momma at how well he behaved, although, was not surprised since he's always well behaved.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/08/3523.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/08/s_3523.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="400" /></a></center><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> How cute are these two? I told you he just made us laugh the entire time!<br /> <br /> After lunch, we hopped back on the train and headed home for this boy to take a nap and that was the end of our fun adventures in Soho. We all were totally pooped from that night and we snoring away by 10 o'clock to get ready for our early departure to go apple picking.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> *** </div> <br /> We arrived around noon to a sea of people. I had read good things on the interwebs about this place.&nbsp; It was only an hour outside the city, you could pick apples and pears, had a petting zoo, bbq and most importantly, had apple cider donuts. We were all a little overwhelmed at the amount of people there.&nbsp; My guess would be about a thousand people all accompanied by their own mini-me's. Most were obviously from the city, wearing their Tory Burch flats and Prada sunglasses.&nbsp; I guess this was a popular destination for city slickers.&nbsp; So much for enjoying a quiet day in the orchards. But we still managed to hike a little higher than everyone else was willing to and had some trees to ourselves. I even climbed a few myself!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TnlWHbi2YwM/TpMg9hfBN8I/AAAAAAAAFBY/0Q_k5Q-1_BE/s1600/appletree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TnlWHbi2YwM/TpMg9hfBN8I/AAAAAAAAFBY/0Q_k5Q-1_BE/s400/appletree.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> <br /> Yes, that's right, I did climb a tree, take a picture to prove it and text it to Matt, all the while, standing in said tree.&nbsp; And Lucca had his first few licks of an apple- which he loved. We quickly filled two bags and dashed out of the orchards to get away from the mob.&nbsp; But not before we took a pic of Lucca as a worm in an apple.<br /> <br /> <br /> <center><a href="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/show_photo.php?p=11/10/08/3081.jpg"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://photo.blogpressapp.com/photos/11/10/08/s_3081.jpg" style="margin: 5px;" width="400" /></a></center><br /> We headed out, utilized the Yelp app that brought us to a highly rated, however highly OVER rated pub just down the road from the orchard that had mediocre food and a surly staff as well as an inconsiderate clientele.&nbsp; Once stuck in traffic for a few hours getting back into the city, we all plopped on my dads couch for a veiwing of our family favorite Young Frankenstein.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> We had a great time all in all.&nbsp; It's always great to see the fam and of course the Raz. But man does it feel good to be home too.So what about you guys, Nesters?&nbsp; What did you do this long weekend??<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <i>*special thanks to Diary of a Quilter the images of Purl since I was a bad blogger and didnt take any pics.*</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7276356879795450088?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-72494184504197755772011-10-02T23:05:00.003-04:002011-10-02T23:05:54.690-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img height="288" src="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e20134880a46e6970c-600wi" style="-webkit-user-select: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e20134880a46e6970c-600wi">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> <br /> Matt and I ventured out on Saturday on a Gina-centric date. &nbsp;Shopping. &nbsp;I was sensitive to his "needs" and didn't stop in every store that I may have wanted to. &nbsp;But we had some fun picking out some great, graphic tees for him and some great things for our home. <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{I still relish in saying that "our home" hehehe}</span></i><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> Usually, when I drag Matt into Anthropologie, he ends up sitting on the couches in the dressing room looking at "guy stuff" on his phone while I contemplate if its that specific mirror? Or does my ass <i>really</i> look like that...? &nbsp;But this time I spared him the dressing room masochism and we looked mostly at the housewares. While I was drooling over the wildly overpriced <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=860093&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=">teapot lamp</a>, Matt called me over.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_schtd5RphwI/TMNFct24jHI/AAAAAAAACbU/XsTHxis30jc/s1600/860093_whi_b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" id="il_fi" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_schtd5RphwI/TMNFct24jHI/AAAAAAAACbU/XsTHxis30jc/s400/860093_whi_b.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="266" /></a></div> <br /> The <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=973646&amp;navAction=jump&amp;navCount=">celestial coasters</a> had caught his eye. &nbsp;They look like a slice of a mineral, which, being an earth science teacher is of course attractive, and minerals have always been his speciality.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e20134880a46e6970c-600wi" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://moodboard.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83539e9ed69e20134880a46e6970c-600wi" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> He was really excited for them. &nbsp;We looked at all the different colors and they were all stunning and some were more interestingly bold than others but the first ones we saw <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{which were of the "milk and honey" variety}</span></i> worked with the color scheme in our living room already and despite not being the most flashy of them all, we thought we'd stick with it. &nbsp;And only about six feet away was our next find.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.killmargot.com/blawg/fromthedeep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" id="il_fi" src="http://www.killmargot.com/blawg/fromthedeep.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="391" /></a></div> <br /> Oh yes. &nbsp;We got the octopus plates! &nbsp;I've been eyeing these puppies for a while now but the fact that Matt also totally loved them helped me seal the deal. &nbsp;We were going to get the dinner plates of this set but after crunching some numbers, thought it would make more sense to invest in the salad plates.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u3jJqwb8ieY/S8-tURPqaXI/AAAAAAAAA34/y0Rjlojk56g/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" id="il_fi" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_u3jJqwb8ieY/S8-tURPqaXI/AAAAAAAAA34/y0Rjlojk56g/s1600/Picture+4.png" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" /></a></div> <br /> Plus we liked it better that the octopus was on the front. This way, we can layer it over our white Ikea plates and it really spices them up! &nbsp;In fact the moment we got home, I busted out the plates and set the table! &nbsp;Matt may have thought I was crazy but a couple of our friends came by later and loved them too! &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo6r8Ldj3e4/Tokk2bxDIRI/AAAAAAAAFAg/KD-ZZdxPVlc/s1600/octopustable.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Jo6r8Ldj3e4/Tokk2bxDIRI/AAAAAAAAFAg/KD-ZZdxPVlc/s400/octopustable.jpg" width="225" /></a></div> <br /> <br /> And here is a terrible cell phone shot of part of my table. I must admit, I had to use one table setting- so that's why only 3 are shown. The reason I had to use one table setting was because I also made this....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&amp;ik=2cf95fb050&amp;view=att&amp;th=132c7b576b659186&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=1381614510394048512-1&amp;zw" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&amp;ik=2cf95fb050&amp;view=att&amp;th=132c7b576b659186&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=1381614510394048512-1&amp;zw" style="-webkit-user-select: none;" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> OH YES! That is homemade sauce with meatballs AND hot Italian sausage! &nbsp;<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I also made an apple pie but it was too ugg-o to photograph. But trust me, it tasted good.}</i></span> &nbsp;So anyhoozle. That's what we did this weekend. &nbsp;What did you Nesters do this weekend??<br /> <br /> &lt;3 Gina<br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7249418450419775577?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-75619527722711429322011-10-01T20:30:00.002-04:002011-10-01T20:30:18.831-04:00I just had to share this WILD piece that I found on the magical, magical interwebs...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homethelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Fluid-Furniture-Ideas-by-Lila-Jang-3.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Fluid Furniture Ideas by Lila Jang 3 Fluid Furniture Ideas by Lila Jang " class="size-full wp-image-1242" height="294" src="http://www.homethelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Fluid-Furniture-Ideas-by-Lila-Jang-3.jpg" title="Fluid Furniture Ideas by Lila Jang -3" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homethelovely.com/furniture/fluid-furniture-ideas-by-lila-jang/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;I cant be the only one who thinks this is just the ca-raziest thing ever, right? Freaking nuts.&nbsp; *shrug* just had to share....<br /> <br /> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7561952772271142932?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-24211015378630099782011-09-26T12:00:00.004-04:002011-09-26T12:01:01.247-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </div> <br /> <br /> A couple of months ago, my friend and co worker Megan approached me about a <a href="http://www.groupon.com/">Groupon</a> for a floral design class.&nbsp; She had always loved the idea of learning about it and I was game to try out something new.&nbsp; After a quick, *click click* and about $40, we were planned to spend an evening at a <a href="http://www.dogwoodfd.com/index2.php">Dogwood Floral Design</a>, glass of wine in hand making floral arrangements.&nbsp; We were so excited!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SODlKv3jHxg/ToCMZzwy-PI/AAAAAAAAE_0/XUDckc4NfTQ/s1600/dogwood+bouquet.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" id=":current_picnik_image" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SODlKv3jHxg/ToCMZzwy-PI/AAAAAAAAE_0/XUDckc4NfTQ/s640/dogwood+bouquet.bmp" width="360" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.dogwoodfd.com/index2.php">Via Dogwood</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> So, Megan and I headed out for our little date after work to Mexican restaurant <a href="http://www.mi-mexicolindo.com/Welcome.html">Mexico Lindo</a>.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eC3xudHzNwY/ToCRvR0Yz1I/AAAAAAAAE_4/Ax71HkltpaQ/s1600/Burrito.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eC3xudHzNwY/ToCRvR0Yz1I/AAAAAAAAE_4/Ax71HkltpaQ/s400/Burrito.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://stotledaily.blogspot.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> After gorging ourselves we decided, we couldn't be that far from Dogwood and our belly's were pretty full, so we'd better walk off some of the sour cream we just ate.&nbsp; Being that neither of us were familiar with the town, we walked about 7 blocks, and were still hundreds of numbers away.&nbsp; They just weren't counting down as fast as we'd hoped and time was ticking away.&nbsp; We turned around and booked it back to the car.&nbsp; As we hustled our gluttonous bodies back to my little silver bullet Megan stopped mid-tracks and mid-sentence.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <i>"I just got shit on."</i><br /> </div> <br /> Somehow, despite being fast-ish moving targets, a mean spirited bird timed his bowl movements <i>just right</i> to land directly on Megan.&nbsp; Luckily, most of it landed on bare arm and was easy enough to clean off with a napkin and a good lathering of hand sanitizer.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rI5w_d1ZfRg/ToCV7q3YOII/AAAAAAAAE_8/OxGl8YzHlKQ/s1600/pooping_on_people-12418.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rI5w_d1ZfRg/ToCV7q3YOII/AAAAAAAAE_8/OxGl8YzHlKQ/s400/pooping_on_people-12418.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://teresamowen.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> After a hearty laugh and a couple of text messages later, we scurried back to the car and made it right in time for class at 7.&nbsp; We were greeted by Theresa and Meagan's smiling faces and their adorable store front that boasted beautiful bud vases a-plenty, hand made soaps, and plenty of stunning pictures of their work.&nbsp; They poured us a glass of red wine and an intimate class of 7 filed in.&nbsp; Almost all the girls there were brides or mothers of the bride- except us.&nbsp; We just like flowers... and our boyfriends won't buy them for us <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(HINT: MATT IF YOU READ THIS: BUYING FLOWERS = A GOOD THING)</span></i>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: small;">so we have no choice but to make them ourselves.&nbsp; </span><br /> <br /> We watched as Theresa explained the different kinds of flowers and how each would play a roll to make a full looking arrangement, taught us how to cut them properly and went on to arrange a stunning piece.&nbsp; After fielding rapid-fire questions from our small group, they handed out our flowers and let us take the reigns. We laughed and sipped our wine and plucked at our flowers and had a great time!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YUNVM7D2I40/ToCX4FhAjZI/AAAAAAAAFAA/H6rvHkbr3mM/s1600/redorangegreenflowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="257" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YUNVM7D2I40/ToCX4FhAjZI/AAAAAAAAFAA/H6rvHkbr3mM/s400/redorangegreenflowers.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://firstcomeflowers.typepad.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> I wish I could say this was my arrangement, but its not.&nbsp; But this is similar to what ours looked like. We used a few different colors of <span style="font-size: small;">Celosia Cristata that you might know as "brain flowers"</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0WY1iqNlBts/ToCYYBgTYjI/AAAAAAAAFAE/q8MpdrOeDsM/s1600/CelosiaCristata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="333" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0WY1iqNlBts/ToCYYBgTYjI/AAAAAAAAFAE/q8MpdrOeDsM/s400/CelosiaCristata.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/francislm/3513073885/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">We had a ton of roses of all different shades of pink, red and orange.</span>&nbsp; I haven't worked with many flowers but the hollow stems of dahlia's were so odd but ended up looking beautiful!&nbsp; And we topped it all off with one single orchid.<br /> <br /> All in all, it was definitely more challenging than I anticipated to make the arrangement look full and balanced.&nbsp; But in the end I was happy with my product and feel like I have the tools to make an arrangement at home myself now.&nbsp; I loved my bouquet but you'll have to just trust me that it was gorgeous, because I <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(you guessed it!)</i></span> forgot to take a picture with my phone! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(You know, since my camera is busted! BOO!)</i></span>&nbsp; I am lucky to have such a smart friend as Megan who <i>did</i> take pictures of her arrangement and also took to arranging like a fish to water. So take a gander at what she did...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rL7LSzYBS8/ToCeTq8SAsI/AAAAAAAAFAU/cH3EVEq6_us/s1600/Maine2011Flowers+099.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--rL7LSzYBS8/ToCeTq8SAsI/AAAAAAAAFAU/cH3EVEq6_us/s400/Maine2011Flowers+099.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pretty impressive right?</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zP_WO6ANipE/ToCecNVBuiI/AAAAAAAAFAY/qJ-qN1donWw/s1600/Maine2011Flowers+098.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zP_WO6ANipE/ToCecNVBuiI/AAAAAAAAFAY/qJ-qN1donWw/s400/Maine2011Flowers+098.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here you can see we used a cylinder vase with a banana leaf! Love this look!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h2ofg91kRu8/ToCer4MaP7I/AAAAAAAAFAc/X7-bSKZ5UGM/s1600/Maine2011Flowers+101+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h2ofg91kRu8/ToCer4MaP7I/AAAAAAAAFAc/X7-bSKZ5UGM/s400/Maine2011Flowers+101+%25282%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Didn't she do a great job?? She really has a knack for it!</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Sadly, on my drive home, my arrangement tipped over, spilling all the water out in my trunk. Luckily, the arrangement was so tightly packed in there, it was just fine.&nbsp; Hardly even a bruised petal!&nbsp; The bummer was that my car smelled a wee bit damp for a couple of days but it dissipated quickly.&nbsp; So, that was our adventures in Mexican food, bird poop and floral arranging!!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> If you are local and want to go take a class, <a href="http://www.dogwoodfd.com/">Dogwood</a> offers more than just classes through Groupon!&nbsp; <a href="http://www.dogwoodfd.com/index2.php">Go to their website right here</a> for more info on classes!<br /> <br /> Hope you guys are having a wonderful start to your week!&nbsp; &lt;3 <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-2421101537863009978?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-73717744074305466102011-09-14T16:49:00.001-04:002011-09-14T16:49:42.001-04:00Some of you may be newly-weds, some of you may be brides or mothers of the bride... maybe even a maid of honor or two <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(maybe you're none of those but you're like me and just like to look at bridal magazines!)</i></span> ...and maybe in those wedding adventures, you've run across the name <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/">Priscilla of Boston</a>. The name is usually synonymous with elegant events, such as former President Lyndon Johnson's two daughters' and former President Nixon's daughters' White House weddings, in which they were decked out in the brand.&nbsp; This year Priscilla's celebrated their 65th anniversary.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Du5OUx_S42E/TnEJ7sl-YaI/AAAAAAAAE_Q/Dm-zCMjymao/s1600/tricia-nixon-wedding-dress-2011-4-5-12-50-0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Du5OUx_S42E/TnEJ7sl-YaI/AAAAAAAAE_Q/Dm-zCMjymao/s400/tricia-nixon-wedding-dress-2011-4-5-12-50-0.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://newshopper.sulekha.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> <a name='more'></a>&nbsp;Priscilla of Boston was started in 1945 by Priscilla Kidder on Boston's pseudo-outdoor-runway- Newbury Street, which plays host to the likes of Chanel, Versace, and all the highest end boutiques 'round town. She worked tirelessly in the salon with brides, as well as here in the factory in Charlestown making everything come to life. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqs3FCw6n3U/TnD21LYJAgI/AAAAAAAAE_M/8e1vgprQa20/s1600/brideswelovepriscillakidder1971.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fqs3FCw6n3U/TnD21LYJAgI/AAAAAAAAE_M/8e1vgprQa20/s400/brideswelovepriscillakidder1971.jpg" width="380" /></a></div> <br /> A while back you might remember I <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/temporary-wedding-nest.html">mentioned</a> that I work at <a href="http://www.priscillaofboston.com/">Priscilla of Boston</a>. It has been my first true job in my chosen profession of the "Fashion World".&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Three months of waitressing totally does not count!)</i></span> I was a kid, fresh out of college and <i>I</i> was sitting behind a desk at Priscilla of Boston!? <i>NO WAY!</i>&nbsp; I was thrilled with the opportunity.&nbsp; I learned quickly that the 'thing' that made this institution so great, wasn't these four brick walls, or the ultra cool stigma of being in the bridal industry, but it was the people that sat behind the desks and made it happen, day in and day out.&nbsp; They are the cogs that keep the machine working. Many of the women I work with today, have been here since they were 16, and worked with Priscilla herself.&nbsp; We lovingly joke that they "come with the building."<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xQh47B2AGM4/TnDuKcEUUeI/AAAAAAAAE_I/YDmhevzSkeE/s1600/402px-Lynda_Bird_Johnson_and_Charles_Robb_wedding.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xQh47B2AGM4/TnDuKcEUUeI/AAAAAAAAE_I/YDmhevzSkeE/s400/402px-Lynda_Bird_Johnson_and_Charles_Robb_wedding.jpg" width="267" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <br /> I have had the pleasure of sitting at this desk for just under 5 years now. Albeit, office-mates and titles have come and gone, but the familial sentiment has maintained.&nbsp; We have celebrated <i>every single persons</i> birthday, <i>every single</i> year.&nbsp; From our team we have celebrated weddings, babies <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(lots of adorable babies),</i></span> retirements, and even new houses. It is a family in the true sense of the word. <br /> <br /> It saddens me to say that a couple of&nbsp; weeks ago, the owners of Priscilla of Boston have decided to have the 65th year be its last.&nbsp; At the end of December all of Priscilla of Boston will be closed.&nbsp; No more gowns, no more salons, no more job for me.&nbsp; In Boston, it was immediately all over the news, newspapers and radio.&nbsp; That made it real. Shockingly real. Losing my job is sad- that's true...&nbsp; But that isn't what makes me upset... the world losing this amazing, historic company that played a hand in making <i>so many</i> brides wedding-day dreams come true.&nbsp; How can that be something that feels suddenly so unimportant?&nbsp; Something that we've all based our lives around. It was unfathomable. I truly believed in this company and everything that it stood for.&nbsp; I felt as though a large portion of my job was to uphold the integrity of the brands and each style.<br /> <br /> After the numbness of the news wore off, I had that feeling of heartbreak.&nbsp; You know, that sort of hollow feeling inside, knowing that we were going to let people down.&nbsp; Knowing that we would do all we could for the brides that have already placed the responsibility of making their dream dress in our hands.&nbsp; But for the girl that hasn't found Mister Right yet, and has fallen in love with a Melissa Sweet gown she saw in a magazine, tore it out and scrap booked for when the time comes...? What happens to her?&nbsp; Or what about all the years of hard work Priscilla put in?&nbsp; I guess it will just be tucked away in history. A time when brides kept their dresses and passed them down to their daughters and grand daughters to wear. <br /> <br /> As for me?&nbsp; I can't do what most of the ladies here are able to do, which is retire.&nbsp; I don't know what my next move will be.&nbsp; I've thought long and hard about becoming a teacher.&nbsp; I could combine my love for kids, and creativity and be able to channel it into teaching some wee ones!&nbsp; Not to mention that Matt is also a teacher, and the idea that when we have kids, we could all have breaks off together is an appealing thought.&nbsp; And, it would leave some time on breaks for me to do more upholstering, refinishing and maybe actually sell something!! But all that requires another degree and lots of time and money.&nbsp; So for now, all I'm hoping is to shorten my commute a bit and find something closer to home if I can. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(You know, now that I actually have someone to come home to.)</i></span>&nbsp; I think if I can find a position, I'd like to enter into an office administrators position.&nbsp; I have absolutely no qualms with going from a crazy-running-around-managerial position to a quiet admin position.&nbsp; In fact, I think I'd quite like it. And I think it would be a good jumping off point. All are just thoughts as of right now....&nbsp;&nbsp; Priscilla's hasn't seen the end of me yet though.&nbsp; I'm here until the beginning of December <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(a week after my birthday and a week before my 5 year anniversary)</i></span> and I plan to take the month off and enjoy the holiday season, sans day job.&nbsp; Then its on to bigger and better things! What else can you do but try to look for the silver lining?<br /> <br /> So that was another big thing that happened while I was gone.....<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7371774407430546610?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-35088867077192353032011-09-13T14:06:00.003-04:002011-09-13T14:56:10.889-04:00Well hello there....<br /> <br /> I know, I know... it's been a while...too long in fact.<br /> <br /> I come back to you with my tail between my legs for having been gone so long.&nbsp; I had no intentions of letting it slide like this. For that you have my utmost and sincerest apologies. But as most of you know, fixing up a new home is a time suck... let alone jotting it all down on paper, having a full time job and attempting to cook more often.<br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5GvPsFykeY/Tm97xQ44aGI/AAAAAAAAE-o/CFkb71aLpvg/s1600/mattandgina+in+falmouth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H5GvPsFykeY/Tm97xQ44aGI/AAAAAAAAE-o/CFkb71aLpvg/s400/mattandgina+in+falmouth.JPG" width="298" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We even snuck in a vacation with our friends in The Cape!</td></tr> </tbody></table> Recently, things have started to simmer down a bit.&nbsp; Summer is winding down and there are no more random Tuesday night trips to <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">Ikea</a>. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Getting home at 11 and dropping into bed. We pretended they were "dates".) </i></span>No more filling the water pitcher from the tub. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(More on that later...)</i></span>&nbsp; Life is, happily, getting back to normal.&nbsp; Now, I have time again to relax in the evenings after work and lately I have been wanting to write and fill you all in on the nooks and crannies of the new homestead with my handsome man-friend.&nbsp; Isn't he handsome?&nbsp; <i>*swoon*</i><br /> <br /> Hold on to your seats kids, this is going to be a long one.... <i><br /></i><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> So, I guess I'll start back at the beginning... or I guess at the end from where I left off in July...<br /> <br /> As moving day approached, my anticipated early move in to the house was postponed. Our unit was much more dated than the unit below and just not ready for us yet.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(The house is a 2 family that we share with Matt's brother and his girlfriend.)</i></span>&nbsp; Our unit started with horrible wall to wall carpet and wallpaper galore.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uH00oFZfz24/Tm9-FQc4UEI/AAAAAAAAE-s/o0eCja6Ooys/s1600/matts+office.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uH00oFZfz24/Tm9-FQc4UEI/AAAAAAAAE-s/o0eCja6Ooys/s400/matts+office.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yikes.&nbsp; This is what will eventually be Matt's office.</td></tr> </tbody></table> So on closing day the boys went in and pulled up the old nasty wall to wall carpets. That only took a couple days, but the worst was yet to come.&nbsp; Next up was to remove the wallpaper. The boys <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(being teachers had dedicating their summer to fixing up the place)</i></span> spent day after day in the sweltering heat, with a steamer and scraper, peeling wallpaper.&nbsp; Brutal.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMHjX8Kg8uE/Tm-ADOyhJnI/AAAAAAAAE-w/9WihtAIFiE4/s1600/masterbedroombefore.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SMHjX8Kg8uE/Tm-ADOyhJnI/AAAAAAAAE-w/9WihtAIFiE4/s400/masterbedroombefore.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you see that little floral print?&nbsp; How about the other 3 layers underneath?</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> Hats off to them for that.&nbsp; Then we had a team of gentlemen that had beautifully replaced our dilapidated back yard fence also refinish our hardwood floors.&nbsp; It seemed like a fantastic idea at the time but we figured out that hardwoods are a finesse job, whereas fences are a little more "outdoors-y".&nbsp; They didn't sand the floors before adding super high gloss lacquer that didn't look quite right.&nbsp; They left bare patches all over and we just weren't happy with how they came out.&nbsp; Luckily, we were referred to a hardwood specialist who sanded down whatever it was they did and fixed it up like the first job had never happened.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yg2IfjeDDeU/Tm-Z404NzFI/AAAAAAAAE_E/qV2wXySmUGY/s1600/fance+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yg2IfjeDDeU/Tm-Z404NzFI/AAAAAAAAE_E/qV2wXySmUGY/s400/fance+before.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Finally, the boys started painting.&nbsp; We considered hiring someone to do it but it just wasn't worth the expense. Again, the boys, slaved away morning, noon and night painting all the rooms of the house. Now, you may be asking "<i>I don't understand, Gina, where are you living during all this?</i>"&nbsp; Good question.&nbsp; I had intended on leaving my apartment about a week before my lease ended.&nbsp; I figured it would be easier to rent a truck on the 9th as opposed to the 15th of any month.&nbsp; After all, who moves on the 9th??&nbsp; All the utilities were set to cancel on the 9th but as that date got closer, we realized we wouldn't be moving into the house until well after the 15th. So I changed all the cancellation dates and decided to stay the extra week. I moved all my crap <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(Which was a lot.&nbsp; No I mean WAY too much.&nbsp; To the point that people were coming over to see it, drop jawed at the amount of crap I fit in that old apartment.&nbsp; Matt was not a happy camper.)</i></span> into the basement only to bring a suitcase to stay in Matt's condo with him and his brother until June 26th, when they closed on their condo and had to be out.&nbsp; In the end, Matt gave his bed to his sister to be in her office/guest room and left most all the furniture for the new owners.&nbsp; Which meant when we moved into the new house, we were sleeping on my full size mattress on the floor in our master bedroom until we eventually bit the bullet and upgraded to a king sized bed.&nbsp; But that debacle is a whoooooole other post.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tp8QmBalSWU/Tm-R3yRkZXI/AAAAAAAAE-0/B1yqxle_Luo/s1600/falmouth+road+race.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tp8QmBalSWU/Tm-R3yRkZXI/AAAAAAAAE-0/B1yqxle_Luo/s400/falmouth+road+race.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Birds Eye View of the Finish Line.&nbsp; I dare you to find me in the crowd!</td></tr> </tbody></table> Then we had the pleasure of going on vacation.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(See first picture for the happy, out-of-a-construction-zone couple!)</i></span> Sweet, sweet vacation.&nbsp; A gaggle of our friends descended upon a vacation home in Falmouth Mass in the middle of August to watch Matt, his brother and our friend run the <a href="http://www.falmouthroadrace.com/">New Balance Falmouth Road Race</a> and hang out for 8 full, and glorious days. While we were there we also celebrated Matt and his brothers 27th birthday! We celebrated by grilling.&nbsp; Lots and lots of grilling.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ii7CJ70cKo/Tm-UXOIRRNI/AAAAAAAAE-4/k1m01rLrMnI/s1600/skewers.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1ii7CJ70cKo/Tm-UXOIRRNI/AAAAAAAAE-4/k1m01rLrMnI/s400/skewers.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummmmm</td></tr> </tbody></table> Sadly, it rained most of the week but gave us some time to just hang inside, take lots of naps, watch bad TV and and drink some beers.&nbsp; Matt and I had gotten the lucky draw of the master bedroom with the it-must-have-been-larger-than-a-king-sized bed. It was so high it must have come up to my chest. I had to pull the ottoman that was in the corner of the room, to the bedside, to climb in.&nbsp; I also have to add, I was in l-o-v-e with the way this house was decorated.&nbsp; It was a very chic beach feel.&nbsp; The whole house was West Elm, Pier One, Ikea and Antiques. With the colors reflective of the ocean side surroundings with blues, grays and turquoise it made you feel cozy and at home in a cottage but in a high end, chic way.&nbsp; They meshed the styles together perfectly.&nbsp; They even had my favorite <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/large-rectangle-hanging-capiz-pendant-w425/?pkey=cpendant-sconce-lamps-chandeliers">capiz chandy</a> over the dining table. It may have even convinced Matt to use it somewhere in our house too! But we'll see. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oebh5INwmUc/Tm-XMVDvzWI/AAAAAAAAE_A/hgXlTx_Bd3g/s1600/blue+bathroom+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oebh5INwmUc/Tm-XMVDvzWI/AAAAAAAAE_A/hgXlTx_Bd3g/s400/blue+bathroom+before.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I can't imagine this was cool.&nbsp; Even in the 70's.</td></tr> </tbody></table> <br /> When we finally came home from our trip, things started truly taking shape.&nbsp; The bedroom came together, the living room was almost there but most importantly, the 2 week-turned-5-week horrific blue bathroom reno was almost over.&nbsp; That's right, our bathroom was blue. All of it. As you can see above.&nbsp; But not for long.&nbsp; For 5 weeks we were going downstairs to shower, use the powder room and even fill up our Brita filter.&nbsp; You see, the same time they did demo'd of the bathroom, they also removed our kitchen counter tops and sink, leaving us completely running-waterless!&nbsp; Those are the kind of times that build character, I suppose.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1DfKiYMmLg/Tm-W9j1VDmI/AAAAAAAAE-8/FscNuv_inQs/s1600/upstairs+kitchen+before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1DfKiYMmLg/Tm-W9j1VDmI/AAAAAAAAE-8/FscNuv_inQs/s400/upstairs+kitchen+before.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We're keeping the solid wood cabinets but we removed all these appliances and counter tops.</td></tr> </tbody></table> We have since finished the bathroom, and had the kitchen counters replaced with granite and replaced the appliances.&nbsp; We are still removing all the green with pink hearts wallpaper that adorn the walls and will be adding a new tile backsplash and new tile floors.&nbsp; But again, more on that to come. <br /> <br /> So that's about all I've been up to the past few months!&nbsp; I will fill you in with the "after" pictures shortly, however, over vacation my camera met its maker and is six feet under. So you may have to bear with me with cell phone shots for a bit until I can afford a new camera or until I get this one fixed.&nbsp; I promise with all the tough stuff behind us, I will be posting much more often and again, I'm sorry for the extended absence.<br /> <br /> So... whats new with you guys!? DISHHHHH!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-3508886707719235303?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-88464306362064655802011-07-13T08:00:00.000-04:002011-07-13T08:00:04.935-04:00I thought I'd start off this long-ass post with the latest news on the house and move: There have been some setbacks.&nbsp; Everything is all good, it happens with every renovation.&nbsp; But I was supposed to move last Saturday and it has been postponed until Friday, the 15th.&nbsp; My landlord was kind enough to let me leave half way through the month as extra "just in case" time.&nbsp; Turns out we needed a little extra "just in case" time for the reno's.&nbsp; Here's whats going to happen:&nbsp; On Friday we get the Uhaul and move all the junk out of my apartment and into the basement/garage of the new homestead.&nbsp; Since the floors will be in the middle of being re-done, we will have to leave it all down there without moving it directly into the space.&nbsp; From Friday until the floors are dry and ready to be walked upon, I will be staying at Matt's condo with him and his brother. Once everything is all cured and ready for our tippie toes, we will move all my and Matt's belongings into our place and we will officially be "merged."&nbsp; Y-I-K-E-S!&nbsp; I am so excited to be in the house and out of box jungle!<br /> <br /> Anyhooz... back to the imperative topic at hand.&nbsp; And that should have been at hand a couple weeks ago when I finally gave you the first true <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/bachelorette-pad-tour-part-1.html">House Tour</a>.&nbsp; Alas, things around here have been such a mess due to the move, I haven't had much energy to clean up my bedroom. But I did it.&nbsp; And I did it just for you guys.&nbsp; So if I may implore you, lets begin Part Duex...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QkTnC-omvfo/ThZcl9C0g1I/AAAAAAAAE88/m7TLzbD7njg/s1600/P1060847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QkTnC-omvfo/ThZcl9C0g1I/AAAAAAAAE88/m7TLzbD7njg/s400/P1060847.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> Welcome to my boudoir.&nbsp; It's never quite had the serene feel that I was going for with it.&nbsp; When I was in my old place, <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/03/heaven-im-in-heaven.html">my bedroom</a> had this distinct feel of warmth, organization, coziness and homeyness.&nbsp; Perhaps it was forced excessive cleanliness due to space <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{or lack there of}</i></span> but I never achieved that feeling with my current bedroom.&nbsp; You all remember my feelings in the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-like-loathe.html">Love. Like. Loath.</a> post.&nbsp; Well, what have I accomplished since then?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxX_WO444tQ/ThZaSpfTG6I/AAAAAAAAE84/6M9y9jolC-c/s1600/P1060844.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxX_WO444tQ/ThZaSpfTG6I/AAAAAAAAE84/6M9y9jolC-c/s400/P1060844.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Really, I've only sold my bed frame.&nbsp; I am still hating the Almond Blossoms poster above the bed. But the good news is ... It will be down as of tonight! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtKsp66L2ts/ThZeRW_FaSI/AAAAAAAAE9A/V8KAi7zIIQU/s1600/P1060835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LtKsp66L2ts/ThZeRW_FaSI/AAAAAAAAE9A/V8KAi7zIIQU/s400/P1060835.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> Remember the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/12/diy-project-girlie-bookshelf.html">white bookshelf makeover</a>, <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/basket-case.html">basket dilemma</a> and <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-projects-happily-leather-after.html">leather cushion</a>?&nbsp; Here are all three of those in action!&nbsp; You can even see the lovely little pink toile tin bucket that is the home to all of my hair tools. I picked it up a while back when I needed a place to store them that I wouldn't have to fear putting my curling iron or hair dryer in while still piping hot!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QmRFuVlUJzI/ThZh-UtrNUI/AAAAAAAAE9M/n-BrRMNN-Yc/s1600/P1060846.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QmRFuVlUJzI/ThZh-UtrNUI/AAAAAAAAE9M/n-BrRMNN-Yc/s400/P1060846.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> Since a basket wouldn't do, this little guy jumped out at me at the Christmas Tree Shop for $2.99 and I took her home with me.&nbsp; We haven't parted since.&nbsp; She might not match <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{like at. all.!}</i></span> but she's been for me since day one.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WfQnfiv-9pQ/ThZf7LwvXAI/AAAAAAAAE9E/M07gB_syrJI/s1600/P1060837.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WfQnfiv-9pQ/ThZf7LwvXAI/AAAAAAAAE9E/M07gB_syrJI/s400/P1060837.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> Here is a dead-on look at the dresser as you walk into the room.&nbsp; I don't know that I've shown you guys my keyboard yet?&nbsp; I got it for Christmas before Matt and I started dating.&nbsp; I had no man in my life and I was going to take advantage of my "me" time.&nbsp; I was going to yoga 3 times weekly, and swing dancing once a week.&nbsp; I have always wanted to learn to play the piano, and there is no time like the present!&nbsp; I asked for piano lessons as well for Christmas.&nbsp; I ended up getting this keyboard and the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Piano-Dummies-Blake-Neely/dp/0764551051">"Piano for Dummies"</a> book.&nbsp; I had all the right intentions but then I met Matt. And when you fall in love with and see a fella' every single day for months on end its hard to keep up with all that "me" time.&nbsp; Now that I have my "me time" back, I just haven't gotten back around to learning how to play. *sigh* Some day.&nbsp; Any nice pianists out there willing to teach a poor blogger in exchange for homemade cookies?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-euOQsIifX1E/ThZhyW2dnnI/AAAAAAAAE9I/IGkenZ_CoNU/s1600/P1060854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-euOQsIifX1E/ThZhyW2dnnI/AAAAAAAAE9I/IGkenZ_CoNU/s400/P1060854.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> I was also always stumped at what to put on the wall above the keyboard.&nbsp; I had so much else going on in the room, I opted for leaving it blank.&nbsp; *shrug*&nbsp; No need to worry about that anymore!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3DbcZ3KvWnM/ThZiwpnCedI/AAAAAAAAE9Q/PGNERhX7Q8o/s1600/P1060841.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3DbcZ3KvWnM/ThZiwpnCedI/AAAAAAAAE9Q/PGNERhX7Q8o/s400/P1060841.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> <br /> To the right of the bed is my handy dandy little collapsible hamper.&nbsp; Stolen from one of my ex-step-sister, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Yes you read that right. Once was step, is no longer.&nbsp; Remember Cinderella and her evil step sisters?&nbsp; Yeah something like that....}</i></span> it has done me well over the last decade.&nbsp; We all know <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/lean-back-lean-back.html">my love affair with this mirror</a> as well. *swoon*&nbsp; Okay, so now I am going to show you something that I never imagined I would reveal on this here blog.&nbsp; That's right. I'm opening the doors to expose the mess that is my closet.&nbsp; <i>*deep breath!*</i><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhb3koCjdkk/TheE_CcTLOI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/-1YTftogm54/s1600/P1060851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qhb3koCjdkk/TheE_CcTLOI/AAAAAAAAE9Y/-1YTftogm54/s400/P1060851.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> Well, hello Mr. Giant White Square hiding in my closet!!&nbsp; Wondering what that is perhaps? Remember the post from yesteryear when <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/04/behind-curtains.html">I took my silver utility shelving unit turned TV stand and softened it with white curtains?</a>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{No, you probably don't because I think at that time I was impressed with having 1 person read. At all. Ever.}</i></span>&nbsp; If you're in the massive group of people that don't, it stores all of my flats as well as baskets that house my shorts, sweaters, tank tops and over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders.&nbsp; That's right. I'm totally weird about how I categorize my clothes.&nbsp; You may not be able to tell <i>but </i>the blouses are actually in some semblance of color coding. Yellows in to whites into pinks into reds into blues into blacks into greens.&nbsp; Strangely, the skirts are not at all in any order at all.&nbsp; Go figure.&nbsp; Above are more baskets and containers holding belts, bags and gym clothes.<span>&nbsp; </span>You can see the hanging shoe rack, but what you can't see is beyond that, is another hanging shelf that holds <i>more</i> shoes.<span>&nbsp; </span>I have way too many shoes.<span>&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{That I don't wear but refuse to donate/consign for some unbeknownst reason.}</i></span><span>&nbsp; </span>That's about it for where the magic happens.<span>&nbsp; </span>It's remarkably un-special. I can't wait for us to make our new bedroom something special for the two of us.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"> ****</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <link href="file://localhost/Users/ginaalterio/Library/Caches/TemporaryItems/msoclip1/01/clip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List"></link> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>220</o:Words> <o:Characters>1259</o:Characters> <o:Lines>10</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>2</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>1546</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>11.0</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG/> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotShowRevisions/> <w:DoNotPrintRevisions/> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:UseMarginsForDrawingGridOrigin/> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style> <!--StartFragment--> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> Meandering away from the boudoir and heading to the last and <span style="font-size: x-small;">littlest</span> room in the house: the bathroom.<span>&nbsp; </span>Since nothing much <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-broke-down.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{except this}</i></span></a> has changed in here <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and I'm lazy}</i></span> for quite some time, I'm going to cheat and use old pictures. </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2CSz2oO6I/AAAAAAAADws/44b6ipZ8wQU/s1600/P1040898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2CSz2oO6I/AAAAAAAADws/44b6ipZ8wQU/s400/P1040898.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> This print from my Dad's collection, flocked with two iron sconces from the dollar store.<span>&nbsp; </span>Opposite that is the lovely "antique" vanity with faux marbleized basin.<span>&nbsp; </span>Oh the shame.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2GpMo42gI/AAAAAAAADw0/qN3NvyQtQcA/s1600/P1040887.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2GpMo42gI/AAAAAAAADw0/qN3NvyQtQcA/s400/P1040887.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> I picked up the pintucked shower curtain form TJ Maxx for $19.99 a few years ago.<span>&nbsp; </span>I like that its simple and crisp white, but just adds texture. It's versatile for any color scheme. Even in my bathroom-- which I like to affectionately refer to as "puke brown." &lt;3</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2FElz_bxI/AAAAAAAADww/Dfc1OsuCNpI/s1600/P1040894.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2FElz_bxI/AAAAAAAADww/Dfc1OsuCNpI/s320/P1040894.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> My mason jar obsession was kept alive in the bathroom with the use of one as a toothbrush holder. Even to this day, it makes me smile.<span>&nbsp; </span>It's the little things.</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI19HIZ2uoI/AAAAAAAADwg/R7GAYIP-jGs/s1600/P1040888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI19HIZ2uoI/AAAAAAAADwg/R7GAYIP-jGs/s400/P1040888.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--> This framed art was from Joe and Molly long long ago.<span>&nbsp; </span>They picked it up from a street fair from a<span>&nbsp; </span>local Seattle artist from when they were living there.<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>She watches over me as I pee.<span>&nbsp; </span>She loves me.<span>&nbsp; </span>Just like my toile bucket. &lt;3</div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2AK7bRTVI/AAAAAAAADwo/5TZlAXVl68E/s1600/P1040895.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TI2AK7bRTVI/AAAAAAAADwo/5TZlAXVl68E/s400/P1040895.JPG" width="300" /></a></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> </div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <div class="MsoNormal"> <!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></div> <span style="font-family: &quot;Times New Roman&quot;; font-size: 12pt;">So there you have it, Nesters! That is the last you will probably see of this little nest.<span>&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Adieu, Nest! You've been a trooper through all my crazy projects! Thank you!}</i></span> The new nest is coming together already!<span>&nbsp; </span>The only room left to be painted in our house is our Master.<span>&nbsp; </span>It had the most wallpaper -that has now been steamed off- and needs to be sanded before priming and painting can begin. But it is the last of the rooms and we are waiting for the floors to be redone.<span>&nbsp; </span>Then will be the real move in.<span>&nbsp; </span>For now, things will be moving into the basement. And don't worry I will show you before and after pics!</span><!--EndFragment-->&nbsp; <br /><br /> <div class="MsoNormal"> <br /></div> <!--EndFragment--> <br /> Hope you Nesters enjoyed that long winded second half of the house tour and that you are making it through the week!&nbsp; Next up.... the MOVE! <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8846430636206465580?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-45710909983732096512011-07-08T19:35:00.005-04:002011-07-08T19:36:37.399-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="http://us.christianlouboutin.com/shoes/platforms/very-riche-120mm.html#product-detailed-view"> <img alt="" height="232" src="http://us.christianlouboutin.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/990x576/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/1/3100959_CN06_big.png" title="" width="400" />&nbsp; </a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;">&nbsp;<b>OH.&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>MY.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><b>GOD.</b></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <b><br /></b></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> If only I had <b style="color: red;">$3,695</b> not including shipping for these Christian Louboutin's "Very Riche." </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> But wait! they are <b>OUT OF STOCK</b>!&nbsp;</div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Excuse me... let me wrap my <span style="font-size: x-small;">tiny </span>mind around this.... Are there honestly <i><b><u>that</u></b></i> many people on the <b>PLANET</b> that have enough money to pay that kind of money for a pair of crystal shoes!? </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> &nbsp;Don't get me wrong.&nbsp; If I was irresponsible with money and they weren't out of stock, I would go into debt over them... only to wear them around the house cleaning.&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">{I've never done that with a pair of shoes I love but have nowhere to wear them.&nbsp; I swear!&nbsp; ....Okay, okay I have.}</span></i>&nbsp; But <strike>sadly</strike> happily, I am far too responsible to do that. <i>*sigh*</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I guess just go enjoy the eye candy. Even if none of us can afford it. <i>*more sighing*</i></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a href="http://us.christianlouboutin.com/shoes/platforms/very-riche-120mm.html#product-detailed-view"> </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4571090998373209651?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-61639825633216175972011-07-06T08:00:00.001-04:002011-07-06T08:00:10.104-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div>Hiya Nesters!&nbsp; I hope you all had a wonderful <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and safe}</i></span> holiday.&nbsp; I spent the good portion of the long weekend keeping up the packing momentum.&nbsp; It got really bare really fast when I took down the<a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/transfer-fail.html"> gallery wall.</a>&nbsp; But the good news is that we've already accumulated some new goodies in the meantime!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/hemnes--drawer-dresser__74473_PE191625_S4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HEMNES 8-drawer dresser, black-brown Width: 63 3/4 &quot; Depth: 20 1/8 &quot; Height: 38 1/4 &quot; Width: 162 cm Depth: 51 cm Height: 97 cm " border="0" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/hemnes--drawer-dresser__74473_PE191625_S4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a>We made a couple trips out to the Stoughton/Avon area of Massachusetts this weekend, in attempt to take advantage of the July 4th sales.&nbsp; We headed about 30 minutes south,&nbsp; bungee cords in tow because they had a smattering of different furniture stores in one small vicinity.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <b>Day ONE!</b><br /> <br /> Stop Uno: <a href="http://www.mybobs.com/">Bob's Discount Furniture</a><br /> <span id="goog_666780515"></span><span id="goog_666780518"></span><span id="goog_666780519"></span><span id="goog_666780516"></span><br /> <img alt="Tribeca" height="262" id="mainProductImage" name="mainProductImageName" src="http://www.mybobs.com/productimages/414/632/Bedrooms/AdultBedrooms/Tribeca/19500009_Tribeca_DresserMirrorChestNightstandQueenBedWithStorage2A.jpg" title="Click to see larger image" width="400" /><br /> This is the Tribeca Bedroom set.&nbsp; I liked the simple lines of the espresso his and hers dressers and the under-bed storage.&nbsp; However, Matt isn't a fan of the farmhouse look and -let's be real here- I <i>hate</i> the generic mirror and bed frame.&nbsp; In real life, it just wasn't cutting it. NEXT!<br /> <br /> Stop Dos:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.loganfurniture.com/">Logan Furniture</a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QLTzB39LG7s/SyA8M4ObXHI/AAAAAAAAAFE/rMQmaiCh7nQ/DSCF3477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" id="il_fi" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-QLTzB39LG7s/SyA8M4ObXHI/AAAAAAAAAFE/rMQmaiCh7nQ/DSCF3477.JPG" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="400" /></a></div><br /> This one, was a <u>TOTAL BUST</u>.&nbsp; The most exciting part was the Bentley sitting in the parking lot. The furniture looked like poor quality, was all over sized and poorly designed.&nbsp; We spent under 5 minutes in there. NEXT!<br /> <br /> Stop Tres:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.jordans.com/ffo">Jordan's Furniture Outlet and Clearance center. </a><br /> <br /> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TIKaDBpb3uI/AAAAAAAADu4/IiKjPr8GHwU/s1600/P1040865.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TIKaDBpb3uI/AAAAAAAADu4/IiKjPr8GHwU/s400/P1040865.JPG" width="400" /></a><br /> <br /> This local furniture superstore offers pretty much anything.&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Even a 4D movie ride called MOM and an enchanted village during the holiday season.}</i></span> This is where I bought my couch over a year ago and Matt used to be an employee at one of their locations, and they treated him incredibly well, so he knows what a good company they are.&nbsp; And we always like to support companies that are good to their employees! We saw a gorgeous dove gray velvet living room set that we both wanted, but it's not what we're in the market for.&nbsp; Oh well, maybe next time!&nbsp; We also found a super comfy mattress set that was well below our budget and met our high mattress standards.&nbsp; During this little trip into Outlet-ville, Matt's belly started hating him.&nbsp; Like ... a lot.&nbsp; It may have had to do with the two cookies he hoovered down when we walked in....&nbsp; So we had to cut our day short of Ikea and come on home to nurse my handsome man-friend back to health.<br /> <br /> <b>Day Two</b>!<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">IKEA</a>! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/hemnes--drawer-dresser__74473_PE191625_S4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="HEMNES 8-drawer dresser, black-brown Width: 63 3/4 &quot; Depth: 20 1/8 &quot; Height: 38 1/4 &quot; Width: 162 cm Depth: 51 cm Height: 97 cm " border="0" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/hemnes--drawer-dresser__74473_PE191625_S4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> &nbsp;Well, day two was the one and only day that we purchased anything.&nbsp; And its the lovely piece above.&nbsp; <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00067830#/50121250/">Hemnes 8 drawer dresser</a>.&nbsp; Matt decided not to get the tall version of this dresser for the time being and use the one he has in his office.&nbsp; We also narrowed down our other choices for our bed and fell in love with the matching Hemnes bed.<br /> <img alt="HEMNES Bed frame, black-brown Length: 79 7/8 &quot; Width: 63 3/8 &quot; Height: 82 1/4 &quot; Footboard height: 27 1/8 &quot; Headboard height: 47 5/8 &quot; Mattress length: 79 1/2 &quot; Mattress width: 60 &quot; Length: 203 cm Width: 161 cm Height: 209 cm Footboard height: 69 cm Headboard height: 121 cm Mattress length: 202 cm Mattress width: 152.4 cm " border="0" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/images/products/hemnes-bed-frame__71548_PE187141_S4.jpg" width="400" /><br /> Was it just our luck that it wasn't available in King while we were there?&nbsp; We decided just to pop on over to the online store and have it delivered! No problemo! We headed home with a dresser in the trunk and a skip in our step, ready to order our bed.<br /> <br /> Until I went to go add it to my cart and it's not available online.&nbsp; Really, Ikea? <i>Really</i>???&nbsp; I sent Matt on a mission to search eBay and Craigslist to find our future bed.&nbsp; Thirty minutes later, I got an email with the subject line: <b>Our Bed is in </b>{insert name of Our Town}.&nbsp; That's right.&nbsp; Someone in the town to which we are moving, is selling the King size Hemnes bed in the black-brown color we wanted!!&nbsp; So right now, I've emailed them and I am waiting to hear back.&nbsp; Here's to hoping that we get it!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> On the upside, I did pick up a lovely kitchen set from Craigslist yesterday!&nbsp; $150 for the whole shebang and they fit in my car in one trip! Thank goodness!!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <img alt="image 0" height="300" src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n13pa3l75V35W35P5b7484789dbc34841f87.jpg" width="400" /><br /> <br /> So as of right now, if we get the bed, all we need to get by is a mattress and box spring, which we will get after we move in.&nbsp; I'll be bringing my bed for the guest room, so it's not like we'll be on the floor. *phew!*<br /> <br /> So that's the latest and <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{long-winded}</i></span> greatest of whats going on here!&nbsp; What's going on with you guys?&nbsp; Any good Craigslist finds? Dish!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-6163982563321617597?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-87732427775792716052011-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:002011-07-01T08:00:04.861-04:00Last years 4th of July long weekend was much different than this years will be.&nbsp; We spent 2 days on the beach sunning ourselves, then a BBQ with friends followed by a stunning fireworks display.&nbsp; This year, will be furniture shopping and <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/painting-town-gray.html">painting</a>.&nbsp; With the move in countdown to 9 days, we are busy bee's.&nbsp; Hopefully we can take some time for a beer and some fireworks.&nbsp; For those of you who are greater Boston area locals, we go to the Newton fireworks display.&nbsp; They are seriously impressive for a suburb!&nbsp; But the Big Kahuna of displays is, of course, Boston.&nbsp; So without further adieu, lets check out the mastery of the pyrotechnicians behind the rib-cage rattling, tummy-rumbling, awe-inspiring show.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zUAzrm0q6k/Tg0oY9RCvAI/AAAAAAAAE8o/w52ZKVfp6sE/s1600/15736-boston-boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7zUAzrm0q6k/Tg0oY9RCvAI/AAAAAAAAE8o/w52ZKVfp6sE/s400/15736-boston-boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nLSmsgrPkps/Tg0oiB-em5I/AAAAAAAAE8s/hiqJS1vbOh4/s1600/2644324586_3b63333e69.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nLSmsgrPkps/Tg0oiB-em5I/AAAAAAAAE8s/hiqJS1vbOh4/s400/2644324586_3b63333e69.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw8-Pb9n-uw/Tg0oo33YzZI/AAAAAAAAE8w/usBZjEdr6FU/s1600/boston-pops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uw8-Pb9n-uw/Tg0oo33YzZI/AAAAAAAAE8w/usBZjEdr6FU/s400/boston-pops.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> And never forget the epic performances by the Boston Pops, conducted by Keith Lockhart. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WclLzQTsbUM/Tg0pPmP68uI/AAAAAAAAE80/Rm8Wpz6xfDM/s1600/fourth.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WclLzQTsbUM/Tg0pPmP68uI/AAAAAAAAE80/Rm8Wpz6xfDM/s400/fourth.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> I hope we get a chance to see the fireworks because I always feel like a kid again every time I see them.&nbsp; I love them so much.&nbsp; I look forward to it every year.&nbsp; But there will always be next year and this year, I get to move in with my love... and <i>that</i> only happens once!<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><b style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;">HAPPY <span style="color: #073763;">4TH</span> OF <span style="color: #073763;">JULY</span> NESTERS<span style="color: #073763;">!</span> </span></b></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8773242777579271605?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-57336291371073870132011-06-28T08:00:00.002-04:002011-06-28T08:00:02.213-04:00If you've followed Temporary Nest for even just a short while, you'll probably have noticed that I'm a pretty big sap.&nbsp; Big, fat, sentimental, cheeseball.&nbsp;&nbsp; So the move was all well and good in theory, but now the count is down to 12 days, the real sentimental side of me is piping up.&nbsp; My house is replete with boxes- some empty, some full.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1iyDzqhCRo/TgkYvAWmNsI/AAAAAAAAE8U/0K86L9mCGdA/s1600/P1060831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1iyDzqhCRo/TgkYvAWmNsI/AAAAAAAAE8U/0K86L9mCGdA/s400/P1060831.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">YIKES. </div><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BfcBAYz3Upo/Tgkb_zlJV3I/AAAAAAAAE8c/3UugZiWgfgw/s1600/P1060794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BfcBAYz3Upo/Tgkb_zlJV3I/AAAAAAAAE8c/3UugZiWgfgw/s400/P1060794.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> But the first big removal... my little mini kitchen set.&nbsp; I got it for my old apartment after I bought a new, cream couch and didn't want my lazy-good-for-nothing-roommates to paint their nails or eat on said new, cream couch.&nbsp; It came with me to my new bachelorette pad and fit perfectly in my mini kitchen!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjN5oI30zwQ/TgkcryMHRdI/AAAAAAAAE8k/p5EqZyRAkbY/s1600/P1060830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EjN5oI30zwQ/TgkcryMHRdI/AAAAAAAAE8k/p5EqZyRAkbY/s400/P1060830.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> But a nice girl from Craigslist and her Dad came last night and handed me a smidge of cash and took the old work-horse with them.&nbsp; Doesn't it look so empty?&nbsp; *sigh* But it is one less thing that I will have to move with me.&nbsp; And will make room for a new kitchen table and FOUR <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{count it ...FOUR}</i></span> chairs. <br /> <br /> There were some seriously good meals prepped and eaten on that thing.&nbsp; But I'm happy to say, the last dish prepped on there was a late-night batch of surprise cookies for the boys while they were slaving away <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/painting-town-gray.html">painting</a>.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I'm not allowed to paint because when it comes to painting walls, I am horrible. HORRIBLE.&nbsp; Imagine: Paint EVERYWHERE.}</i></span>&nbsp; So I'm happy the last "meal" was one with meaning and heart.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> So for now, the packing continues, and so does the increasingly exciting countdown to the move.&nbsp; I had a friend <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*cough Megan cough*</i></span> kindly remind me about Part Duex of <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/bachelorette-pad-tour-part-1.html">The Bachelorette Pad House Tour</a>.&nbsp; I haven't forgotten, no need to fret!&nbsp; It will be posted before the big el-move-o. PROMISE!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5733629137107387013?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-29886683662820812872011-06-27T08:00:00.006-04:002011-06-27T08:00:14.280-04:00Matt and his brother started in on the serious job of painting the entire interior of the house.&nbsp; That's <i>a whole lot </i>of paint.&nbsp; Not to mention, <i>a whole lot</i> of paint choices.&nbsp; I met them at Home Depot to pick out the last few colors.&nbsp; And boy oh boy was it an adventure....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.behr.com/dsm-ext/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=2e39ea6621ca5110VgnVCM1000008119fea9RCRD&amp;vgnextfmt=default#vgnextoid=3b18336092195110VgnVCM1000008119fea9RCRD;channel=HOME;view=0" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-U7BU3DAFAaw/TgfmgwmzaDI/AAAAAAAAE7o/gVL_c4xB7Cg/s400/Picture+8.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> I trusted Matt completely to choose the color for the living room and hallway.&nbsp; And of course, he got to choose his own color for his office.&nbsp; So those were already up and painted before I hit the Behr color wall.&nbsp; Matt pretty much gave me free will to choose whatever color I wanted for our Master bedroom and I also had free reign on my office color.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> The office was easy.&nbsp; I knew I wanted something similar to the minty color I had in my room in my old apartment. The color I ended up with was called Clear Pond...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DI0Zxz6nue0/Tgfngy1Y-HI/AAAAAAAAE7s/lwThGTGAPb4/s1600/Picture+6.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DI0Zxz6nue0/Tgfngy1Y-HI/AAAAAAAAE7s/lwThGTGAPb4/s400/Picture+6.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Isn't that so crisp? <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Obviously this is not my office, this is the virtual preview from the Behr website.}</i></span> I cant wait to see it go up!&nbsp; That was the easy part.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> The toughie was the Master.&nbsp; I <i>really</i> wanted gray.&nbsp; I mean I <i>realllllly</i> wanted gray.&nbsp; But Matt's office was painted a slate blue, and he didn't want the two rooms to look too similar.&nbsp; So we opted to start looking at other colors. We also agreed that although we both liked chocolate brown, our bedding was also chocolate brown, and would be camouflaged, probably requiring us to feel around for the bed every time we walked in.&nbsp; That just won't do.&nbsp; No brown.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGnucZ4W6FE/Tgfp1EbMErI/AAAAAAAAE8A/6ePkXFcs3nI/s1600/Picture+5.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oGnucZ4W6FE/Tgfp1EbMErI/AAAAAAAAE8A/6ePkXFcs3nI/s400/Picture+5.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Keeping <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/im-not-dead-but-we-have-bed.html">our chocolate bedding</a> in mind, we thought Behr Starless Night would be a nice compliment.&nbsp; But upon closer look, it was incredibly dark and they really didn't have another tone of the color that would be more fit for our room.&nbsp; I was disappointed.&nbsp; <strike>Navy</strike>.<br /> <br /> So we went back to the idea of gray, but decided to head a little darker into the gray spectrum. We pulled out Antique Tin and we both loved it! I mean L.O.V. E.!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mXZwbMCU8A/TgfpxTLSBlI/AAAAAAAAE78/5IQekYNlcwU/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2mXZwbMCU8A/TgfpxTLSBlI/AAAAAAAAE78/5IQekYNlcwU/s400/Picture+4.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> We were so excited! Finally a decision! Antique Tin was the winner.&nbsp; Two gallons came home with us and I left the boys to go visit our friends at West Elm since they were having a sale, when my phone rings.&nbsp; It's Matt saying, "Babe, don't get mad, but we can't use the gray. It's way too dark.&nbsp; We can't use it.&nbsp; I'm going to go pick something else out."&nbsp; I told him I trusted him to make a good choice and I kept browsing.&nbsp; Five minutes later I get another call, "Okay, you can go pick it out under 3 conditions: 1) It's not brown, 2) It's not gray and 3) It's not dark."&nbsp; I can do that, easy peasy lemon squeezy!<br /> <br /> HA!&nbsp; If you caught a glance at my tweets around that time, I started having a panic moment.&nbsp; Talk about pressure!&nbsp; Make the decision for the both of us, that we will have to live with every day for a long time.&nbsp; When you narrow those points down, no brown, no gray, no dark.&nbsp; We've already ruled out blues.&nbsp; You're left with reds, purples, greens and yellows.&nbsp; Yellow and brown? Eh, not my fave, a little 70's.&nbsp; Scratched.&nbsp; Purple and red?&nbsp; No way Jose.&nbsp; Too bold for me and not calming enough.&nbsp; Just not our thing.&nbsp; So I was left with greens.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TpFIrsQQ0i8/TgfwND6iTOI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/ulA0Wkq_WBw/s1600/Picture+10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TpFIrsQQ0i8/TgfwND6iTOI/AAAAAAAAE8Q/ulA0Wkq_WBw/s400/Picture+10.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> I found this serene color, Tea Bag, that I thought was very zen, however, its oddly similar to the color of Matt's current bedroom and I wanted to stray a bit.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IaISQ-NtCl8/Tgfunweb7BI/AAAAAAAAE8I/4LJ_zzcS-MI/s1600/Picture+7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IaISQ-NtCl8/Tgfunweb7BI/AAAAAAAAE8I/4LJ_zzcS-MI/s400/Picture+7.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Purrrrr... This one was called Urban Safari.&nbsp; I liked the idea of it but it was a just miss, considering it was actually pretty dark.&nbsp; It was a no go. The hunt keeps moving....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ppHDjh-m7A4/TgfvtTpa_eI/AAAAAAAAE8M/DgKpjRt484o/s1600/Picture+9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ppHDjh-m7A4/TgfvtTpa_eI/AAAAAAAAE8M/DgKpjRt484o/s400/Picture+9.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Then I found Wasabi Powder.&nbsp; It looks scarily similar to Tea Bag on this preview but in real life they are actually very different.&nbsp; Wasabi Powder is much more green, and less yellow.&nbsp; I took a leap of faith <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and a deep breath}</i></span> and bought two gallons.&nbsp; I brought it home to my main squeeze and he was thrilled&nbsp; and I was able to breath a huge sigh of relief. <br /> <br /> So, "What are you going to do with $60 of Antique Tin paint?" you ask?&nbsp; Well hopefully soon, the boys will be able to remodel the basement into their theater room sooner rather than later and dark gray paint will be perfect!&nbsp; In the meantime, it can keep us company and we can tell the funny little story of the gray paint that wasn't. <br /> <br /> Have you guys ever had a stalemate over a paint color in your home?&nbsp; Dish it, Nesters! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-2988668366282081287?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-20537241986198841882011-06-26T09:35:00.000-04:002011-06-26T09:35:05.852-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tOjqcTvRb-4/TgcwPQyUphI/AAAAAAAAE7k/FXVobcEJX8s/s1600/pl868853-00vliv01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tOjqcTvRb-4/TgcwPQyUphI/AAAAAAAAE7k/FXVobcEJX8s/s320/pl868853-00vliv01.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Damn you, <a href="http://www.piperlime.com/">Piperlime</a> having a whole <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/categorySearch.do?cid=40500&amp;pageID=0&amp;searchFilter=0&amp;searchFilterName=Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs,%20Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs&amp;searchFilterValue=All+Products////Shoes%20%26%20accessories////AttribSelect%3DVendor%3D%27Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs%27;;;;Vendor%3D%27Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs%27&amp;searchContextPath=All+Products////Shoes%20%26%20accessories////AttribSelect%3DVendor%3D%27Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs%27;;;;Vendor%3D%27Marc%20by%20Marc%20Jacobs%27&amp;searchMode=1">Marc Jacobs</a> section that I drool over!&nbsp; If only I made more money <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{or were independently wealthy}</i></span>, I would get the <a href="http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=40500&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=868853&amp;scid=868853002">Ozzy Lucy bag</a>. At a mere $398 <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{that's just pocket change, right!?} </i></span>and with moving kicking into high gear my four hundred dollars can go towards something a little more... necessary. *le sigh*<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-2053724198619884188?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-18239144404273290672011-06-20T08:00:00.001-04:002011-06-20T08:00:04.062-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULNUNqGPKf4/Tf6guLN0jmI/AAAAAAAAE7A/rdg6NXjXoRE/s1600/P1060822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ULNUNqGPKf4/Tf6guLN0jmI/AAAAAAAAE7A/rdg6NXjXoRE/s400/P1060822.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Get that thing out of my face, Auntie Gina!"</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in NYC with my dear-ol-Dad and my brother- the new Dad. After Friday night's grueling, 6 hour-and-should-be 3-hour-bumper-to bumper-the-whole-way drive, I pulled up to Dads and we headed straight over to Joe and Molly's to see Lucca... <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UG-9YGLTEdU/Tf6kB5wicxI/AAAAAAAAE7E/io5uWdmSONU/s1600/P1060827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UG-9YGLTEdU/Tf6kB5wicxI/AAAAAAAAE7E/io5uWdmSONU/s400/P1060827.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He's very pensive.</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> He is the most precious thing I have ever seen in my entire life. Not to mention he is also the funniest thing on the planet.&nbsp; He makes hysterical faces and he can even do the Elvis lip! Bright and early on Saturday morning, Dad, Joe, Lucca and I went on a nice long walk in the park while Molly got in a work-out.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odsG2-Z0H9E/Tf6aviOjLOI/AAAAAAAAE60/RPUhD3n86zk/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-odsG2-Z0H9E/Tf6aviOjLOI/AAAAAAAAE60/RPUhD3n86zk/s400/-1.jpg" width="400" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div>&nbsp;Dad, always being the photographer, snapped a few pics Raz Joe and I, while we took a load off on a bench.&nbsp; I am so proud of the kind of father my brother is.&nbsp; I knew he would be a wonderful father.&nbsp; He was seven years older than me, so he was up in college in California by the time I was in middle school.&nbsp; And he was always there fore me even from three thousand miles away.&nbsp; So there is not a doubt in my mind that he will be the best father Lucca could ever imagine.&nbsp; Much like our dad.<br /> <br /> I wish I had a picture of Dad and I from this weekend... but Lucca is just one serious camera magnet. And he is just so incredibly well behaved.&nbsp; No crying unless he needs a bottle or to be changed. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAmyIfQ1nEo/Tf6eftLlMVI/AAAAAAAAE64/9hr0xrQ3jKs/s1600/lucca+gym1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gAmyIfQ1nEo/Tf6eftLlMVI/AAAAAAAAE64/9hr0xrQ3jKs/s400/lucca+gym1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I'm trying to convince Joe and Molly to take some head-shots and send them out... what's the worst that could happen? I mean heck, they live in NY already.&nbsp; There's no real travel required, so if he gets nothing... no harm, no foul.... on the alternative, if he gets a job and Joe and Molly get a couple bucks to put in a college fund.&nbsp; Seems like a win-win to me!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o7W6c-xtcB0/Tf6pYKzklRI/AAAAAAAAE7I/-GZFOghMnTI/s1600/lucca+gym+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o7W6c-xtcB0/Tf6pYKzklRI/AAAAAAAAE7I/-GZFOghMnTI/s400/lucca+gym+3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Anyway, enough babbling about my <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{not so}</i></span> Wee Man.&nbsp; I had a wonderful stay and hated leaving Lucca but as usual, I'm happy to be home.&nbsp; I hope you all had a superb fathers day and weekend, Nesters! <br /> <br /> <i>PS: Dad loved <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/fathers-day-card.html">his card</a>. </i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1823914440427329067?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-37588805214012172402011-06-17T08:00:00.000-04:002011-06-17T08:00:10.078-04:00Every. Single. One.&nbsp; of my family members makes cards for each other.&nbsp; Except me.&nbsp; Or at least I didn't for a long time. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I like to think of myself as fairly well organized but cards <u>always</u> managed to be an uber last-minute thought.&nbsp; Sometimes an after-the-minute thought...}</i></span>&nbsp; Until I found out that all those tear-jerking, sentimental notes I scribed into the witty, Target-purchased cards were relegated to the circular file, destined for the recycling plant after the fact. How <i>dare</i> they!&nbsp; Their response was a shrug and "then make your cards..."&nbsp; Heartless I tell ya... <i>heartless</i>.&nbsp; Needless to say, I began making the cards.&nbsp; One big reason I never made cards was that I thought to myself "I'm not an illustrator like Mom or Joe or a photographer like Dad, the only thing I can draw are <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croquis">fashion croqui's</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=technical+fashion+flats&amp;hl=en&amp;client=firefox-a&amp;hs=K2O&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;biw=1238&amp;bih=613&amp;prmd=ivns&amp;tbm=isch&amp;tbo=u&amp;source=univ&amp;sa=X&amp;ei=lbH6TfStO8O1tge4lcG8Dg&amp;sqi=2&amp;ved=0CFQQsAQ">technical flats</a>.&nbsp; I can't draw that on a card." <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FvFg8EmfPVg/TfqyW8sOTvI/AAAAAAAAE6U/l_1L6w7A_j0/s1600/flat-fashion-sketch-coat-009-preview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FvFg8EmfPVg/TfqyW8sOTvI/AAAAAAAAE6U/l_1L6w7A_j0/s320/flat-fashion-sketch-coat-009-preview.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://designersnexus.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table>&nbsp; So I bought them.&nbsp; Then I found the wonderful world of craft paper and how to manipulate it.....<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>&nbsp;Okay cut to the chase, Gina.&nbsp; So I've shown you a couple of the fun things I've figured out with craft paper <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/12/christmas-is-time-to-say-i-love-you.html">here</a> and <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/2-year-anniversary.html">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; And instead of Matt being the recipient, this time, it's Dear Ol' Dad. <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ard2U-z2UE/TfqzqMBCqJI/AAAAAAAAE6Y/_ye2z4nsvJs/s1600/P1060802.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9ard2U-z2UE/TfqzqMBCqJI/AAAAAAAAE6Y/_ye2z4nsvJs/s400/P1060802.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> There was a while there that my dad was Mr. LL Bean.&nbsp; Living in Maine, being the amazing person <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and son}</i></span> he is, taking care of my grandmother and her house... and flannel was a big part of his life.&nbsp; His life took a drastic and adventurous turn when he got a job in Manhattan and he picked up and moved.&nbsp; Since then, he has grown into an all-black wearin', hot spot attendin', UES staple resident.&nbsp; Quite the 180.&nbsp; It just makes him a more well-rounded guy.&nbsp; But I thought I'd bring in a throwback to the old days in Maine.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBStnJS-tCY/Tfq3Rsvj9NI/AAAAAAAAE6s/M4-vssjgBJQ/s1600/P1060805.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PBStnJS-tCY/Tfq3Rsvj9NI/AAAAAAAAE6s/M4-vssjgBJQ/s400/P1060805.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> I thought the retro moose paper was just so <strike>cute</strike> manly and I cut a little white tee to fit under the red plaid shirt. And just for a little added kitsch, I added "#1 DAD!" to the tee. I thought it turned out pretty cute!&nbsp; I know he'll love it <i>because I made it. </i>And I have to admit, giving homemade cards are better.&nbsp; It almost feels like giving another present.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O8GaTBm7B4w/Tfdv6Pq9jYI/AAAAAAAABL4/gTj-g0XFxuw/s1600/IMG_0808.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5618082106597805442" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O8GaTBm7B4w/Tfdv6Pq9jYI/AAAAAAAABL4/gTj-g0XFxuw/s400/IMG_0808.JPG" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Raz</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Well I'm off to hang out with this little guy and the rest of the fam this weekend and celebrate Fathers day with my Pops and of course my brothers' very first Day-O-Dad!&nbsp; When I come back I will be sure to finish up part 2 of the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/bachelorette-pad-tour-part-1.html">Bachelorette pad house tour!</a>&nbsp; Happy Fathers day to all you Daddy's out there!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-3758880521401217240?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-16407415177756209522011-06-14T08:00:00.001-04:002011-06-14T08:00:00.598-04:00I must say, it is a damn good thing that blogging isn't an audio file.&nbsp; If it was, I would recommend turning the sound off on your computer, because I have <i>the worst</i> laryngitis I've had in a long time.&nbsp; I don't often lose my voice but when I do, its a doozey.&nbsp; Something akin to nails on a chalkboard.&nbsp; In fact, several people over the last couple days have told me to "stop talking, it hurts to listen." <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*sigh*</i></span>&nbsp; At least I have my typing skills during my vocal hiatus.&nbsp; <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/06/im-not-dead-but-we-have-bed.html">As promised on Friday</a>, I am going to lead you on a tour of my bachelorette pad before I start packin'er up to move into a house of "we."<br /> <br /> I'm going to break it up into two parts so it doesn't get too long and yawn-tastic. So lets start the way you'd really see my house and walk in the front door.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9EKeYTM-wTI/Tfa360paTyI/AAAAAAAAE5w/3OBhMDNNFBI/s1600/P1060758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9EKeYTM-wTI/Tfa360paTyI/AAAAAAAAE5w/3OBhMDNNFBI/s400/P1060758.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Welcome to my living room/office space. My couch was a steal at the <a href="http://www.jordans.com/ffo">Jordan's Furniture Outlet</a> in Avon, MA at under $300 brand spankin' new.&nbsp; My glass and iron <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/one-reveal.html">coffee table</a> was a steal from Craigslist for $40 and because it takes up such little visual space, it makes the space feel much more open.&nbsp; I layered a $30 area rug <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{from local discounter, Building 19}</i></span> on top of the wall to wall carpet to anchor the space and keep it separate from the "office."&nbsp; You may also remember the addition of the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/mapping-it-out.html">vintage map</a> and of course the pillow shams I made on the cheap. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Check out the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-project-pillow-sham.html">how-to right here</a>!}</i></span>&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k06ImFFBkRQ/Tfa6AuzhNyI/AAAAAAAAE50/l8get7pURWk/s1600/P1060760.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-k06ImFFBkRQ/Tfa6AuzhNyI/AAAAAAAAE50/l8get7pURWk/s400/P1060760.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Here's a better view of the work space.&nbsp; Don't judge the drum-shade pendant that is crooked.&nbsp; I tried finagling it straight- to no avail.&nbsp; So, I've just accepted this quirky quality and it makes me snicker when I notice it.&nbsp; You can see my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/hey-nice-legs.html">desk makeover here</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{though, I have yet another makeover up my sleeve after the move!}</i></span> and of course how can you forget <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-ready-for-my-close-up-mr-demille.html">Buttercup</a>, my first dabble into upholstering? You probably see my dress form chilling in the corner ... and I have to admit that I'm lucky that something that is a tool of my trade is so stinking cool looking.&nbsp; She's a good lookin' lady who keeps me company. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ztdqm9u9jcc/Tfa-HM3HOpI/AAAAAAAAE54/cf6dZK2iBrU/s1600/P1060774.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ztdqm9u9jcc/Tfa-HM3HOpI/AAAAAAAAE54/cf6dZK2iBrU/s400/P1060774.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Are you wondering why my roman shades are drawn?&nbsp; No, I'm not a hermit, and I don't hate daylight. But I do live on the ground floor, and the nice gentleman that lives upstairs parks his <i>giant</i> pick up truck, 4-wheeler and motorcycle right outside my windows.&nbsp; And since he sits out there all the time tinkering with them, I don't want him peering it at me on the couch, eating, watching TV, on the laptop or even scratchin' my butt.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Don't act like you've never scratched your butt... you have.}</i></span> Call me a privacy freak, but just like Vegas, what happens in my living room to stay in my living room.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5K0LNDztuwc/Tfa_Wah5MVI/AAAAAAAAE58/tw3Ugrf5Mi8/s1600/P1060767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5K0LNDztuwc/Tfa_Wah5MVI/AAAAAAAAE58/tw3Ugrf5Mi8/s400/P1060767.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> If you step onto the opposite side of the room, where my dress form was just standing, this is the view you'd get:&nbsp; A peek into the kitchen, the coat closet <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{that holds way more than coats}</i></span> and the Target Fieldcrest linen closet.&nbsp; Of course my armchair and <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/03/cover-it-up.html">slip-covered ottoman</a>.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y0yIuk7E2AM/TfbAW7RKcfI/AAAAAAAAE6A/M6JPY7peiJk/s1600/P1060769.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y0yIuk7E2AM/TfbAW7RKcfI/AAAAAAAAE6A/M6JPY7peiJk/s400/P1060769.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The glowing orb a-top my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/09/mid-century-addition.html">vintage $10 Craigslist find</a> is my beloved <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/07/i-love-lamp.html">No. 5 Target lamp</a> and below it is my collection of W magazines.&nbsp; I don't know what's wrong with me, but I just cannot stand to get rid of them.&nbsp; But I think this move will be a good catalyst to donate them to the local public library, if they'll have them.&nbsp; Did I mention I also l.o.v.e. my gallery wall? Oh right because I do.&nbsp; And there is a little peek of my TV playing "The Bachelorette" and my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-project-cedar-chest.html">cedar-chest-turned-TV-stand makeover that you can see here</a>! <br /> <br /> Enough of the living room... let me show you where the magic happens.&nbsp; The Kitchen.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ_EIp3nGhc/TfbCNFl2MLI/AAAAAAAAE6E/KrCa20JEFnM/s1600/P1060785.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lJ_EIp3nGhc/TfbCNFl2MLI/AAAAAAAAE6E/KrCa20JEFnM/s400/P1060785.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> This little mini kitchen did the trick for me! Enough space for me to cook and Matt to eat at the little 2-seater table and stools for $120 from Walmart that I will be selling before the move.&nbsp; Those little floral matchstick kitchen mats were $3.99 and $5.99 each! They've seen their better days so they will be chucked in the move.&nbsp; And remember those embellished <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/08/diy-project-pretty-little-dish-towels.html">dish towels</a>?&nbsp; Oh yeah. They haven't gone anywhere.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JfeZROD0p3M/TfbEvlQNF9I/AAAAAAAAE6I/ti0nZch_3eA/s1600/P1060795.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JfeZROD0p3M/TfbEvlQNF9I/AAAAAAAAE6I/ti0nZch_3eA/s400/P1060795.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> This is definitely my dirty little secret that I haven't shown you all in blogland before. It is the ugg-er-ly rolling microwave cart.&nbsp; This has been with me since college and I'm happy to say it has GOT to go.&nbsp; It carries its weight though, between housing wine, a basket of Tupperware, the toaster, candles, and granola etc etc. Hanging proudly above it is a shadow box of keepsakes of Matt and I's 2.5 years together.&nbsp; I like to look at it when I'm waiting for the microwave.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-unWJ0aGcLlo/TfbIqf7P9YI/AAAAAAAAE6Q/Z9LJMz1Xemg/s1600/P1060787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-unWJ0aGcLlo/TfbIqf7P9YI/AAAAAAAAE6Q/Z9LJMz1Xemg/s400/P1060787.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Those cabinets are just so painfully dated aren't they?&nbsp; I'm sure with a good coat of white paint they would be heavenly! Oh the plight of living in a rental without the right to paint. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*sigh number 2*</i></span>&nbsp; And also, I will be perfectly blunt. I like slappin' things on my fridge.&nbsp; I find it comforting and homey. Some of you may think it looks messy and unkempt.&nbsp; Maybe it's because it's how I grew up but it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jOGZ1wR5kAM/TfbHKwFKDNI/AAAAAAAAE6M/5A9mlgsX1hk/s1600/P1060801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jOGZ1wR5kAM/TfbHKwFKDNI/AAAAAAAAE6M/5A9mlgsX1hk/s400/P1060801.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> And this is the view from the sink.&nbsp; Since I don't have a dishwasher, I have this view often.&nbsp; I'll watch TV and test my lip reading skills since I don't hear a thing over the running water.&nbsp; But my all time favorite thing in my kitchen is that piece of art just right of the doorway.&nbsp; It's a pen, ink and watercolor painting from my brothers SoHo gallery show last April. I am so very proud to have this hanging in my home and I can't wait to find the perfect place to hang this in our new home.<br /> <br /> So there you have it, Nesters!&nbsp; The first half of my house tour! I hope you like what you've seen so far, but not too much since it's going to be boxed up very shortly!&nbsp; Next up on the tour is the bedroom and bathroom.&nbsp; If you have any questions about where I got something or whatever you can think of, leave a comment and I'll be sure to give you the answer!&nbsp; I hope you have a fantabulous Tuesday Nesters!!&nbsp; &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1640741517775620952?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-12673104494922837562011-06-10T08:00:00.001-04:002011-06-10T08:00:02.206-04:00I swear! I'm still alive and kickin'.&nbsp; I can't even tell you what I've been doing that has kept me away from the keyboard for so long this stretch.&nbsp; The past month has been a blur.&nbsp; My grandest apologies. But did you like my rhymin' in the title?&nbsp; I should start rapping.&nbsp; Did I mention I'm bad ass?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4ettgk1Ae4/TfGHf7VAniI/AAAAAAAAE5g/mtsThSl8dwE/s1600/97884_vanilla_ice.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_4ettgk1Ae4/TfGHf7VAniI/AAAAAAAAE5g/mtsThSl8dwE/s400/97884_vanilla_ice.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Oh right. Because I'm not. <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> Lack of bad-assery aside, the title did, however, have a point.&nbsp; As much effort has it has taken for me to quell my desires to run around like a mad woman decorating the house Matt and I aren't even residing in yet, the compromising that we have had to do was <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{dare I say it}</i></span> <b>easy.</b>&nbsp; Okay, okay fair enough.&nbsp; We haven't really had to talk about much yet.&nbsp; But bedding was where we started.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EzLCje-7mpo/TfF2wOoe14I/AAAAAAAAE5Q/CS2tIvGSZ_Y/s1600/img4m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EzLCje-7mpo/TfF2wOoe14I/AAAAAAAAE5Q/CS2tIvGSZ_Y/s400/img4m.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/solarized-duvet-cover-and-shams-b539/?pkey=cduvet-covers">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> I had fallen head over heels for the <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/solarized-duvet-cover-and-shams-b539/?pkey=cduvet-covers">West Elm Solarized Duvet Cover</a>.&nbsp; I had also convinced myself that since it was gray and modern, that Matt would ignore the floral/leaf motif and coo over it the way I did, visiting it like an old friend.&nbsp; I was willing to front the $119 for my soul mate duvet cover.&nbsp; Alas, my beloved did not pass the test and was tucked away in my "inspiration" folder should I ever help do a bedroom for a friend.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I still visit her sometimes... no harm in looking, right?}</i></span><br /> <br /> Then I had a thought.&nbsp; We had just bought him the new bedding for his full sized bed from Target and he loved it!&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{And so did I!}</i></span>&nbsp; I chatted to you guys about it <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/me-matt-and-thomas.html">right here</a>. So I thought, "Why not get just the King size version of the comforter he already likes??"&nbsp; He was certainly open to the idea, so I took a peek on Target.com<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TSu2U5mPAXI/AAAAAAAAETk/uX1nK0Ml6iE/s1600/51zWp1hTJoL._AA260_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TSu2U5mPAXI/AAAAAAAAETk/uX1nK0Ml6iE/s320/51zWp1hTJoL._AA260_.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.target.com/Thomas-OBrien-Charcoal-Bedding-Collection/dp/B0034K94Q4/ref=sr_1_41?ie=UTF8&amp;id=Thomas%20OBrien%20Charcoal%20Bedding%20Collection&amp;node=1038576%7C1287991011&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchSize=90&amp;keywords=thomas%2Bo%27brien&amp;searchPage=1&amp;searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&amp;sr=1-41&amp;searchRank=target104545&amp;frombrowse=0&amp;qid=1307670839">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <br /> Just our luck.&nbsp; Out of stock everywhere.&nbsp; Not even the option of looking at availability in store. Ain't that always the way?&nbsp; But on an aimless stroll through my local Target this weekend, I trolled the bedding department and low and behold... Our friend Thomas had left one, single, solitary King size Modern Charcoal comforter.&nbsp; It was the un-inventoried gold mine find of a lifetime! GLORY HALLELUJAH! I picked it up and scanned it in hopes that the $100+ price tag would be lower than ticketed, since it wasn't accounted for anywhere else on the PLANET.&nbsp; It could happen, right!? <i>*beeeeeep*</i> $109.99.&nbsp; Ratz. No discount.&nbsp; Without Matt to sign off on the purchase I left Tommy behind.&nbsp; So just in case you are in the market for this exact out-of-stock item and live in the greater Boston area, go take a peek at the Watertown Target. He's there... just waiting for a good home!<br /> <br /> <br /> One short day later, I nearly had a heart attack spawned of delight when I received an email from my man-friend during my work day, saying that he spotted this Vera Wang bedding on <a href="http://www.fatwallet.com/">Fat Wallet</a> and <i>liked it</i>.&nbsp; I was taken aback with glee!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uORzdnPbwvo/TfF4agbHTRI/AAAAAAAAE5U/zSxVtTpnneU/s1600/887858.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uORzdnPbwvo/TfF4agbHTRI/AAAAAAAAE5U/zSxVtTpnneU/s400/887858.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/clearance/homestore1/bedding/PRD%7E887858/Simply+Vera+Vera+Wang+Sand+Comforter+Set++Cal+King.jsp">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> The price was most definitely right!&nbsp; For a 3 pc set from <a href="http://kohls.com/">Kohl's</a>, it was originally $289, down to $86.99 with a 15% off coupon and free shipping.&nbsp; To boot: I loved it too!&nbsp; It's a classic, yet modern set with neutral tone. I'll take it!&nbsp; I clicked through, only to find they offered it in Queen and California King.&nbsp; <i>*Bwah- bwah.*</i>&nbsp; But I didn't stop there, I kept looking.&nbsp; And now that I had a better idea of what Matt had in mind for the room, I new better how to narrow down my search.&nbsp; When I stumbled upon this guy....<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y9_Ob6lFxc/TfF9mYO1u5I/AAAAAAAAE5Y/1U3uw1W_DIA/s1600/c17374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1Y9_Ob6lFxc/TfF9mYO1u5I/AAAAAAAAE5Y/1U3uw1W_DIA/s400/c17374.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bedandbath/comfortersbedspreads/collections/contemporary/PRD%7Ec17374/Colorblock+Bedding+Coordinates.jsp">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table>The <a href="http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/bedandbath/comfortersbedspreads/collections/contemporary/PRD%7Ec17374/Colorblock+Bedding+Coordinates.jsp">Colorblock Bedding Coordinates</a>. It had the sharp, masculine lines of the Vera bedding and looked as though you could find it in a hotel.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{He loves that look.}</i></span> Seeing as though it was a 6 pc set including comforter, 2 King shams, 2 Euro shams and a bed skirt, the $89.99 price tag <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{originally $199}</i></span> made for a very good deal!&nbsp; The Vera set was only a 3 pc set. Gotta love more bang for your buck! I passed the link along to Mr Man, and got the seal of approval! WOOT! Houston, we found some bedding!&nbsp; Out came the credit card and we officially bought our first thing that will be "ours."&nbsp; That meant more to me than what it looked like.&nbsp; It was the first time I can say "we bought our ______."&nbsp; Fill in the blank. &nbsp; I am so excited to share a home with the person I love most in the world and wake up next to him in our new bedding. <br /> <br /> While I didn't get an additional 15% off, I did still get free shipping.&nbsp; Now riddle me this:&nbsp; does this bedding not look gray to you?&nbsp; Sure it has a warm-ish hue, causing it to teeter on brown.&nbsp; But when I got my order confirmation- I hadn't read the fine print close enough I guess-&nbsp; I noticed that it was called "Chocolate."&nbsp; Really?&nbsp; Chocolate?&nbsp; Do you think it looks chocolate? I mean I certainly cannot complain since my bed has a very chocolate duvet cover with a similar white trim.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JjqnCXePmjU/TW2v_dJA-AI/AAAAAAAAErc/_Q6CACl1HUw/s1600/P1050436.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JjqnCXePmjU/TW2v_dJA-AI/AAAAAAAAErc/_Q6CACl1HUw/s400/P1050436.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> But I kind of had my heart set on gray.&nbsp; Remember the loved and lost Solarized Duvet from earlier in this long winded post?&nbsp;&nbsp; Both of us are fine with whatever color it comes in, gray, brown or somewhere in between.&nbsp; We will have to buy sheets but we'll have to wait and see what the color actually is before we decide on anything.<br /> <br /> So there you have it Nesters! A FAR too long post ending up in one helluva good deal for a bedding set with a dash of Vanilla Ice thrown in. How can you go wrong?&nbsp; Next up-&nbsp; a true blue house tour, since I haven't ever actually given you one, and I better do it now before I start packing.&nbsp; Have an utterly fantabulous Friday, Nesters!&nbsp; &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1267310449492283756?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-26996360551405671362011-05-28T08:00:00.000-04:002011-05-28T08:00:06.172-04:00I have a confession to make.&nbsp; I am obsessed with the 1930's and 40's.&nbsp;&nbsp; As a fashion forward art student I dressed the part daily.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Oh yes, did I wear vintage heels and a skirt nearly ever single day? You bet your bottom dollar!&nbsp; But what was even more fun, that I actually had the Bettie Page hair do and rolled my hair too.&nbsp; It used to take FOR-EVER.&nbsp; Wish I had a pic of that....&nbsp; But here was the inspiration.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bCWA9HaLx4/TeBM8gvd8lI/AAAAAAAAE4c/RJOwSeMJnGY/s1600/Bettie_Page_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1bCWA9HaLx4/TeBM8gvd8lI/AAAAAAAAE4c/RJOwSeMJnGY/s320/Bettie_Page_2.jpg" width="227" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://joemygod.blogspot.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">It was more than a haircut and a style of dress, it consumed my life.&nbsp; I went so far as designing my senior collection as a 1940's Pin-Up Bridal collection.&nbsp; Well, while over the years I have tamed my attire, my love for that era has shifted to my home....</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;Are you pickin' up what I'm layin' down? &nbsp;</span> That's right: Hollywood Regency.&nbsp; You may have noticed I have a proclivity for the style "Hollywood Regency."&nbsp; If you're not familiar with the style it was the uber glam style of the 30's and 40's Hollywood Stars and Starlets.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odoI-Uz_4gU/TeBOhjRifWI/AAAAAAAAE4g/1-J4ubgpQfA/s1600/Ava%252BGardner%252B-%252BVanity%252BMirror%252Bfrom%252BThe%252BHappy%252BWanderer%252Bon%252BFlickr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-odoI-Uz_4gU/TeBOhjRifWI/AAAAAAAAE4g/1-J4ubgpQfA/s400/Ava%252BGardner%252B-%252BVanity%252BMirror%252Bfrom%252BThe%252BHappy%252BWanderer%252Bon%252BFlickr.jpg" width="316" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://loveyourplace.blogspot.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table>So the problem with Hollywood Regency is... it's pretty. stinkin'. girlie.&nbsp; Ratz... Matt won't let that one fly in our new house.&nbsp; He likes dark wood, metal and as modern as modern can be... hardly H.R.&nbsp; Bummer for me.&nbsp; But we all have to compromise.&nbsp; Luckily, I like many different styles so I am totally fine with working things more into a masculine friendly home.&nbsp; Anyhoo, that means I have to live vicariously through other peoples homes that are staged in a HR style.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EEGFxovDSF8/TeBQtcWoNjI/AAAAAAAAE4o/BThp_YpDKvU/s1600/gardenstoolDiningLonny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EEGFxovDSF8/TeBQtcWoNjI/AAAAAAAAE4o/BThp_YpDKvU/s400/gardenstoolDiningLonny.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://blog.circawho.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIJ2QSR18M0/TeBRHWpOV_I/AAAAAAAAE4w/1En8fbgDgkw/s1600/atla-041408-bloghb01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="312" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CIJ2QSR18M0/TeBRHWpOV_I/AAAAAAAAE4w/1En8fbgDgkw/s400/atla-041408-bloghb01.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://tristalerit.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hBJ--xA2IJU/TeBRcxj8isI/AAAAAAAAE40/iyAZ4-dBqVo/s1600/Hollywood%252Bregency%252Blook6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hBJ--xA2IJU/TeBRcxj8isI/AAAAAAAAE40/iyAZ4-dBqVo/s400/Hollywood%252Bregency%252Blook6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://colinbaerevents.blogspot.com/">via</a></span></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">&nbsp;</span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tZ4VXV_i18Q/TeBRz20oyBI/AAAAAAAAE44/86bl_m7nw0U/s1600/hollywood-livingroom1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="281" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tZ4VXV_i18Q/TeBRz20oyBI/AAAAAAAAE44/86bl_m7nw0U/s400/hollywood-livingroom1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://phelans1.wordpress.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-erKoKm0irhw/TeBSMbfx50I/AAAAAAAAE48/G-LTYC-KIY8/s1600/decorate-hollywood-regency-style-1%25255B1%25255D_6-800X800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-erKoKm0irhw/TeBSMbfx50I/AAAAAAAAE48/G-LTYC-KIY8/s400/decorate-hollywood-regency-style-1%25255B1%25255D_6-800X800.jpg" width="371" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://4theloveofwood.blogspot.com/">via</a></span></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> GAH-LOR-EE-US!!! Give me glamour or give me death!! Ugh!&nbsp; Okay you probably think I'm totally nut-so now but good <i>lord</i> does HR get my heart pumpin'!&nbsp;&nbsp; I hope it gave you a little beat too! Well go and have a FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC holiday weekend, Nesters! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-2699636055140567136?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-13784285812952764282011-05-23T08:00:00.002-04:002011-05-23T08:03:25.379-04:00I was chatting with my friend Amanda recently as she was pontificating on how much she loathes her living room in its current state.&nbsp; Amanda is a graduate student in music education with a full-time job as a music teacher.&nbsp; She is living in a pretty awesome house not far from&nbsp; yours truly, in the Boston 'burbs. She shares that space with 2 roommates. With one moving out and taking the art from the living room with her, this frees up the space for some changes.&nbsp; She was, of course, talking to the right friend when it comes to decorating.&nbsp; We got to talking and came up with some great concepts and landed on a sort of ultra girlie Moroccan theme with a peacock palette.<br /> <br /> I took Friday off from work <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{With the intention of spending the vast majority of the day at the RMV.&nbsp; Alas, about 3 minutes later, I was given the boot and told to go the "mail-in" approach.&nbsp; No help, I tell ya. No help!}</i></span>&nbsp; so I had some time to kill and I popped into home depot and grabbed a ton of paint chips and here's what I came up with.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-v8ukwwCW8/TdlsfWKeA_I/AAAAAAAAE3w/A6ru7190qTw/s1600/P1060695.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-v8ukwwCW8/TdlsfWKeA_I/AAAAAAAAE3w/A6ru7190qTw/s400/P1060695.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The girls already have a rug that is purple and beige.&nbsp; So purple will be a heavy influence in the room.&nbsp; But since we want it to be kind of Moroccan, we will be adding interesting patterns and pops of brighter colors like pink and orange. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11Ti3aa4VJ4/TdlskYi4pyI/AAAAAAAAE34/dMNqV0FxXmk/s1600/P1060700.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11Ti3aa4VJ4/TdlskYi4pyI/AAAAAAAAE34/dMNqV0FxXmk/s400/P1060700.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Bringing in the idea of the peacock, we're going to tone down all that purple with some jewel toned blue and greens, focusing on teals. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jAAzd7vhJbk/Tdlsh1dJC5I/AAAAAAAAE30/jGsmLDlqLDg/s1600/P1060698.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jAAzd7vhJbk/Tdlsh1dJC5I/AAAAAAAAE30/jGsmLDlqLDg/s400/P1060698.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> These are the mustard-y, burnt orange-y colors that I pulled out also as accents to couple with the pinks.&nbsp; I'm thinking throws, pillows and smaller decorative accessories. FUN!<br /> <br /> And well Target was just across the street from Home Depot, so why not swing in there? I took some snapshots of some fun goodies that caught my eye as inspiration.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1CTxP0gYN8I/TdlvAqWHbuI/AAAAAAAAE38/7iSrvnL1Is0/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1CTxP0gYN8I/TdlvAqWHbuI/AAAAAAAAE38/7iSrvnL1Is0/s400/-1.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> This tall, banana leaf vase would be perfect for some tall branches adorned with some hand crafted flowers. Hmmmmm... I smell a DIY project.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GxieIQjeu6w/TdlwnX2cc5I/AAAAAAAAE4E/42bRm2fQ9qk/s1600/-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GxieIQjeu6w/TdlwnX2cc5I/AAAAAAAAE4E/42bRm2fQ9qk/s400/-3.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Adoring both of these hurricanes.&nbsp; Both the rosey pink and punched tin are very romantic and feminine keeping with that aspect of the room that we want.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuNSvM7YXkw/TdlzDP5MsEI/AAAAAAAAE4M/FS7i0f0a6Mo/s1600/-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kuNSvM7YXkw/TdlzDP5MsEI/AAAAAAAAE4M/FS7i0f0a6Mo/s400/-10.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Loving this big round basket for the corner of the room.&nbsp; It would be a great storage space to house throw blankets, books, knitting or not-often-used remotes. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CMMBUvzW2og/Tdlvq5rYhrI/AAAAAAAAE4A/CFrIlKIr4nY/s1600/-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CMMBUvzW2og/Tdlvq5rYhrI/AAAAAAAAE4A/CFrIlKIr4nY/s400/-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Now, Amanda's living room is not a looming space.&nbsp; In fact, its quite "petite," shall we say.&nbsp; What always solves a feeling of claustrophobia in small rooms? Mirrors, mirrors, and more mirrors!!&nbsp; I love the idea of using these end tables to reflect more light than just a wall mirror.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A2Xer_c34G0/TdlySJFUASI/AAAAAAAAE4I/Ms5JKElMzuw/s1600/-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A2Xer_c34G0/TdlySJFUASI/AAAAAAAAE4I/Ms5JKElMzuw/s400/-5.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Speaking of wall mirrors, a Moroccan theme wouldn't be complete without some beautifully intricate patterns and this quatrefoil mirror fits the bill. I wouldn't mind snagging one of these for myself, in fact!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ixAtzUE7Gow/Tdl20EAhnSI/AAAAAAAAE4U/NiL9gEedi1I/s1600/-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ixAtzUE7Gow/Tdl20EAhnSI/AAAAAAAAE4U/NiL9gEedi1I/s400/-6.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> This adorably girlie lamp is on sale and would be a perfect addition to the living room as well! But of course only with a colorful lamp shade like this violet one....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDWD8svtrWM/Tdl3iqPVHRI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/85PqgA-EIb0/s1600/-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tDWD8svtrWM/Tdl3iqPVHRI/AAAAAAAAE4Y/85PqgA-EIb0/s400/-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> These fun little drinking glasses are from Target's new <a href="http://www.target.com/Calypso-Home-Designers-Shopping-Directory/b/ref=sc_iw_r_2_1_3151061?node=2740571011">Calypso Collection</a>.&nbsp; I love all the colors and their metallic quality.&nbsp; These could easily be grouped and turned into votive holders on a fun little tray. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4-hiRmEpam8/Tdl0ncILHlI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/A8a-hD5zlLM/s1600/-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4-hiRmEpam8/Tdl0ncILHlI/AAAAAAAAE4Q/A8a-hD5zlLM/s400/-11.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> So all in all, I think the impromptu trip to Home Depot and Target were both successful.&nbsp; I certainly was getting ideas for things that work together and don't.&nbsp; What the costs are that we're up against, what we can make ourselves, and color chips that we can whittle down to our palette.<br /> <br /> Happy Monday Morning Nesters! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!&nbsp; Do anything fun? Perhaps took Friday off to got to the RMV/DMV as well?&nbsp; Dish!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1378428581295276428?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-47810220475912097982011-05-18T08:00:00.000-04:002011-05-18T08:00:09.405-04:00... er- little boy!&nbsp; As I <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/05/spring-detox.html">mentioned before</a>, my brother, Joe and sister in law, Molly, brought the wee one to hang out for my Moms birthday weekend and boy-o-boy was everyone excited to have them!&nbsp; I got to hold him as much as his feeding schedule <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and my mom}</i></span> would allow.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGWv3VjjMU0/TdHLU02q62I/AAAAAAAAE3g/fRcdzsSdFpQ/s1600/-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EGWv3VjjMU0/TdHLU02q62I/AAAAAAAAE3g/fRcdzsSdFpQ/s400/-4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> I never knew how much having a baby come into the family is instant love.&nbsp; I always knew that having your own child was like that, but I had no idea how much I would already love my nephew.&nbsp; Maybe it's because my brother and I are so close?&nbsp; I would do back flips for him. Either of them really. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{And they for me.}</i></span>&nbsp; So without further adieu, I wanted to share a couple of my favorite pics I took of the little guy this weekend.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ztMuKF6rfQ/TdHMaFEgYWI/AAAAAAAAE3s/b425tXab1_g/s1600/-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1ztMuKF6rfQ/TdHMaFEgYWI/AAAAAAAAE3s/b425tXab1_g/s400/-5.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> Little story behind this one:&nbsp; See those socks he's wearing? Everyone in my family receive a pair of hand knit socks from my Grandmother every Christmas.&nbsp; This past Christmas, Grandma knit these little mini ones for Lucca!&nbsp; He wore them to Grandma's house for dinner. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H57vh8kFQcI/TdHL4L4q9VI/AAAAAAAAE3o/xMO4I3h9A9I/s1600/-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-H57vh8kFQcI/TdHL4L4q9VI/AAAAAAAAE3o/xMO4I3h9A9I/s400/-3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Someone had a long day! He's beat and about to fall asleep on his Mommy's shoulder.&nbsp; He's such a good baby and he's handsome to boot!&nbsp; He has beautiful eye lashes and as you can see a good head of hair!&nbsp; I just could not be more enamored with anything. Ever. I am so lucky.&nbsp; Now I just can't wait until he recognizes who I am. <br /> <br /> Baby steps....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4781022047591209798?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-17061504990877794152011-05-16T21:02:00.000-04:002011-05-16T21:02:35.579-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></div><br /> <br /> It is the end of day 1 of my gustatory <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/05/spring-detox.html">detox</a> and I am hurting.&nbsp; My head is pounding and I'm totally exhausted.&nbsp; Here's a little time line of how the day went...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS88d1yEK0fG3veUwWkS4TKxuNkaovQqF-8-hTQy47ULPTnRIhH&amp;t=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="232" id="il_fi" src="http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS88d1yEK0fG3veUwWkS4TKxuNkaovQqF-8-hTQy47ULPTnRIhH&amp;t=1" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 30px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sheisdallas.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><a name='more'></a><br /> 6:30 AM Wake up with a slight headache but ready to start the detox and ready to feel good again! YES! Bring it on! <br /> <br /> 8:30 AM Arrive at work with fruit and veg in tow. Still feeling pretty good, headache has subsided but wishing I could have a cup of tea.<br /> <br /> 9:30 AM Eating my pineapple, loving life.<br /> <br /> 9:45 AM Have eaten almost an entire pineapple.&nbsp; Never eating pineapple again.&nbsp; The acidity of it causing soar throat.&nbsp; Still hungry, wish I had tea.&nbsp; Can't wait for lunch.<br /> <br /> 12 Noon Starting to get queasy from being hungry. Lunch in 30 minutes. Can hold out. Headache back in full force.<br /> <br /> 12:30 PM Lunch.&nbsp; Raw carrots and green beans. Not as exciting or tasty as I had anticipated. Co-workers meals look so delicious.&nbsp; Tease.&nbsp; Retreat from lunch early and bring raw food back to desk to keep nibbling on. *sigh*<br /> <br /> 2:30 PM Starving. Again.&nbsp; As if I never ate lunch.&nbsp; Or breakfast for that matter. Brain storming for yummy things I could make with veggies.&nbsp; Realize I need to include more protein in this diet than anticipated if I ever want to feel okay through this.&nbsp; Tofu and soy, here I come!<br /> <br /> 3:30 PM Starting to get stomach cramps.&nbsp; Oh the pain!&nbsp; Can't take it anymore.&nbsp; Must quit. <br /> <br /> 5:00 PM Leave work and speed to grocery store.&nbsp; Can't quit in the first day.&nbsp; C'mon Gina, at <i>least</i> make it through the first day.&nbsp; Don't be a quitter. Yet.<br /> <br /> 6:00 PM Made it to local grocery store and raid the vegan and produce sections. Glory hallelujah, they have tofu buffalo chicken wings.&nbsp; There is a god!&nbsp; Maybe this won't be so bad after all.&nbsp; Also picked up the fixin's for guacamole with black beans amongst other things. <br /> <br /> 7:00 PM Eat said guacamole and black beans.&nbsp; Might have been the best thing I've ever tasted.&nbsp; Finally feeling like a normal-ish human being again. Headache remains.&nbsp; Fall asleep on couch due to lack of energy.&nbsp; So much for going to the gym tonight.&nbsp; I'd fall off the Elliptical.<br /> <br /> And that brings me to now, 8:45 on Monday night. I know I have veggies to cut up for tomorrow and I just realized, I was planning on making a smoothie tomorrow but don't own a travel mug.&nbsp; Just realized I have to order a catered lunch for the office tomorrow and I wont be able to partake in the yummy, piping hot, delicious, carb loaded calzones.&nbsp; Ugh.&nbsp; Maybe I should give up.&nbsp; Head still pounding.&nbsp; About to take Advil.&nbsp; To be honest, I don't know that I'll be able to make it much longer. I'm hoping to get through tomorrow at very least but I'm sorry Nesters, I can only do so much.&nbsp; Am I disappointed in myself?&nbsp; Yeah, a little.&nbsp; I thought I'd be able to at least make it half way through but I was foggy headed today at work and my job does not allow for fogginess.&nbsp;&nbsp; From here on out, I'm playing it by ear.&nbsp; I've made it 1 day without any bread or caffeine or dairy. Good enough for me.&nbsp; But if every day feels as bad as today did, I can't keep this up.&nbsp; But it was enlightening.&nbsp; I have a new appreciation for the vegan way of life! <br /> <br /> Thanks for baring with me in this stream of consciousness post.&nbsp; I'll let you guys know how it goes....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1706150499087779415?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-67629274589609908792011-05-16T08:00:00.004-04:002011-05-16T08:00:02.252-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp; This past weekend was a delightful time for me!&nbsp; My brother and SIL came to visit with the baby <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I saw Dad too!}</i></span> for my Moms birthday. We ate lots of good food and stared at the baby like watching a fire.&nbsp; It's not doing much but you can't take your eyes off it.&nbsp; I needed to get all my good food-eatin' in and enjoy it as much as I could because as of today <b>I'm starting a detox diet</b>.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pB9axX1eU-c/TdCHF7JxXaI/AAAAAAAAE3U/kylRq7Dxvy8/s1600/hazardous_waste_caution_sign_2__58561.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="231" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pB9axX1eU-c/TdCHF7JxXaI/AAAAAAAAE3U/kylRq7Dxvy8/s320/hazardous_waste_caution_sign_2__58561.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://prosportstickers.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> &nbsp;Yikes.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> &nbsp;It's nothing written in books or prescribed by a doctor.&nbsp; I've just been feeling like I've been feeding my body crap.&nbsp; I'm not talking about McDonald's or Wendy's <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{mmm... Wendy's number 7 with no mayo, no tomatoes and extra pickles...}</i></span>&nbsp; but pasta, nachos and burritos.&nbsp; I've also been eating tons of dairy.&nbsp; I have a penchant for cheese. All kinds.&nbsp; Pretty much if its served with cheese in or on it, I will eat it.&nbsp; I've also been eating lots of cereal <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{instead of real dinner}</i></span> and my belly is not the biggest fan of that.&nbsp; So, sayonara dairy!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7MSvww5nBBg/TdCMZoVImFI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/ZekBDkLS41o/s1600/cow2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7MSvww5nBBg/TdCMZoVImFI/AAAAAAAAE3Y/ZekBDkLS41o/s320/cow2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://momgoesgreen.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Also, for a girl that as a teen did not have a single blemish, I have been breaking out like CA-RAZY.&nbsp; Not.&nbsp; Cool.&nbsp; I'm too old for this crap and I will not stand for it.&nbsp; My body is telling me something is wrong and I feel like this detox will be like wiping the slate clean.&nbsp; It has nothing to do with losing weight.&nbsp; Though, if I do, I wont complain but I also realize its not permanent weight loss, when I start reintroducing other food groups again, I will immediately gain it back.&nbsp;&nbsp; And that's A-OK with me.&nbsp; The plan is pretty simple:&nbsp; I'll drink only water and eat only fruits and veggies for 10 days, with one cheat day over the weekend.&nbsp;&nbsp; My theory with the cheat day, is that you will inevitably cheat somewhere in 10 days but if I have a day planned it can be incentive to hold out a little longer.&nbsp; Also if I start feeling woozy or unwell, I'm not ashamed, I can cook up a little brown rice, which is really good for you, and go back to the detox.<br /> <br /> So here we go... <strike>10</strike> 9.5 days left.&nbsp; Wish me luck!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-6762927458960990879?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-77648175481456116342011-05-10T08:00:00.001-04:002011-05-10T08:00:05.856-04:00We are all <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a> Addicts, aren't we? Or did I just confess to something? AT is high on my reading list and this years Small Cool was particularly good in my opinion.&nbsp; While I liked <a href="http://community.apartmenttherapy.com/contests/smallcool/2011/entries/1803">Jordan</a>, the US winner, I preferred one of the underdogs <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{always root for the underdog!}</i></span>, <a href="http://community.apartmenttherapy.com/contests/smallcool/2011/entries/2796">Nicole</a>.&nbsp; Drink in this awesome, tiny space at only 750 sq ft! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUi7tApOCJQ/Tcibe3Hq3cI/AAAAAAAAE2s/M_JtElrL970/s1600/4daf709f32704a482000001d._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eUi7tApOCJQ/Tcibe3Hq3cI/AAAAAAAAE2s/M_JtElrL970/s400/4daf709f32704a482000001d._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-plNiLP_TYDg/Tcib5w7wt6I/AAAAAAAAE2w/JytRAdO37Ag/s1600/4daf5c7232704a301f000005._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-plNiLP_TYDg/Tcib5w7wt6I/AAAAAAAAE2w/JytRAdO37Ag/s400/4daf5c7232704a301f000005._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-mNh4ElSdY/Tcib8lCsHTI/AAAAAAAAE20/Xt447WNAJxg/s1600/4daf6c8b32704a250000000a._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-F-mNh4ElSdY/Tcib8lCsHTI/AAAAAAAAE20/Xt447WNAJxg/s400/4daf6c8b32704a250000000a._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PnLfl-VN2jI/Tcib-EIs0rI/AAAAAAAAE24/4mFexhsr69k/s1600/4daf62ef32704a0aa7000043._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PnLfl-VN2jI/Tcib-EIs0rI/AAAAAAAAE24/4mFexhsr69k/s400/4daf62ef32704a0aa7000043._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpg" width="297" /></a> </div><br /> I absolutely love the antique nature that somehow doesn't feel stuffy or unwelcoming, as many historically driven homes feel.&nbsp; And lets not ignore the <strike>pink</strike> blue elephant in the room. Literally. That hunky tall glass of water in the living room.&nbsp; That beautiful blue chesterfield sofa.&nbsp; I am <i>actually</i> drooling. <br /> <br /> Love?... Hate?... Just not your style?&nbsp; What was your favorite Small Cool space this year?? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <i><br /> </i><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>**All images courtesy of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/">Apartment Therapy</a> and the <a href="http://community.apartmenttherapy.com/contests/smallcool/2011">Benjamin Moore Small Cool Spaces</a>.</i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7764817548145611634?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-46403986405578111482011-05-09T08:00:00.001-04:002011-05-09T08:00:12.974-04:00We don't often get the chance to chat fashion.&nbsp; Usually over here at TN we're chatting DIY's and home decor.&nbsp; But since I've put a moratorium on buying fun, new things for the nest since I won't be here for all that much longer, I've taken advantage of my pocket change and been revitalizing my summer wardrobe.&nbsp; I'm obviously on a tight budget like everyone these days, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{especially before a move}</i></span> so while I stick with buying most things from Target, Forever 21, TJ Maxx or Marshalls, there is no harm in looking at the other retailers! That's where Zara comes in... <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bms_88QbTeY/Tcc_izNvOwI/AAAAAAAAE2I/ZC6YnaFmybw/s1600/zara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bms_88QbTeY/Tcc_izNvOwI/AAAAAAAAE2I/ZC6YnaFmybw/s400/zara.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://harmonieslookonfashion.wordpress.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> It's funny, the only time I ever actually buy anything here is for my brother for his birthday or Christmas.&nbsp; He's a fashionable guy<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i> {ahem... with the help of his fashionable wife and sister of course}</i></span> and has a lean build, making it hard to find clothes that will fit him well.&nbsp; Zara's men's line carries some awesome slim-fit dress shirts that are present-perfect.&nbsp; But him aside, I've been eyeing their women's goodies online and here some some of my faves.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-saLhwOR9d88/TcdARkKPokI/AAAAAAAAE2M/CREX5srqmCY/s1600/2342602806_1_1_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-saLhwOR9d88/TcdARkKPokI/AAAAAAAAE2M/CREX5srqmCY/s320/2342602806_1_1_3.jpg" width="249" /></a></div><br /> <br /> OK... I realize this is not a summer thing but good god I want a cape.&nbsp; I might need a capelet <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{short cape}</i></span> though, since I bet this one would hit my ankles and that's a bit too Little Women for my taste. But definitely check out their coats. They have a spectacular variety of trenches and coats.&nbsp; It never ceases to fascinate me how just little modifications to one basic design can change things so drastically.&nbsp; Oh fashion. <i>*swoon*</i><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QZ_jfrwaxU/TcdBruSbUjI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/o8qcTv5wL5Q/s1600/2753054710_1_1_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7QZ_jfrwaxU/TcdBruSbUjI/AAAAAAAAE2Q/o8qcTv5wL5Q/s400/2753054710_1_1_3.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /> Now this linen jacket is totally my style for summer. This actually might have to make its way into my closet...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kzFLymOyGPs/TcdB62L8LcI/AAAAAAAAE2U/oCDLK10Wz_o/s1600/5400058518_2_2_3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kzFLymOyGPs/TcdB62L8LcI/AAAAAAAAE2U/oCDLK10Wz_o/s400/5400058518_2_2_3-1.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /> I love this cascading ruffled dress coupled with these heels!! You cannot tell me that this is not the perfect outfit to be a wedding guest!&nbsp; Beware: you might show up the bridesmaids!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty8okI1wjK4/TcdCXeQYfoI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/Bl7Xb55l2TQ/s1600/0283228_1_1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ty8okI1wjK4/TcdCXeQYfoI/AAAAAAAAE2Y/Bl7Xb55l2TQ/s400/0283228_1_1_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Normally I gravitate towards black, navy and gray.&nbsp; It's just so easy, isn't it? Well this is pretty much the exact opposite of that! I love that the green becomes the neutral and that this ensemble looks totally casual and yet so chic.&nbsp; Hmm.. maybe I should skip the linen jacket and get this one instead....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQqEyqy13ls/TcdC7s8KsII/AAAAAAAAE2c/weTCeuVS-Z4/s1600/2281862_1_1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eQqEyqy13ls/TcdC7s8KsII/AAAAAAAAE2c/weTCeuVS-Z4/s400/2281862_1_1_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Audry Hepburn lives!! This modern version of the "Mod" 60's era look is so versatile and classic.&nbsp; Much like the previous image, I could totally live in this. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yZ6Wdm2kLuY/TcdDrr2WSUI/AAAAAAAAE2g/fB2pHxDLBfI/s1600/5618035_1_1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yZ6Wdm2kLuY/TcdDrr2WSUI/AAAAAAAAE2g/fB2pHxDLBfI/s400/5618035_1_1_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> This red mini makes me want to go out dancing. 'Nuff said. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsGzkmjjjBs/TcdEyK_ZMiI/AAAAAAAAE2k/IeeZ4xDnMNU/s1600/2323805_1_1_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jsGzkmjjjBs/TcdEyK_ZMiI/AAAAAAAAE2k/IeeZ4xDnMNU/s400/2323805_1_1_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div>In stark contrast, this miniskirt would liven up any business's conference room. I love the unabashed bold stripes.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSduH4lqWjU/TcdFaEmlqYI/AAAAAAAAE2o/hGFPbkrcTvg/s1600/4721004111_1_1_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KSduH4lqWjU/TcdFaEmlqYI/AAAAAAAAE2o/hGFPbkrcTvg/s400/4721004111_1_1_3.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>We all know that an outfit is not an outfit without the right accessories.&nbsp; This basket woven tote would make the most adorable beach tote.&nbsp; Or every day tote for that matter! The cheetah print lining doesn't hurt either.<br /> <br /> Needless to say, many of these pieces don't have to be purchased at Zara but I think I've found new inspiration for my closet.&nbsp; With the impending move, I have already started going through my clothes and pulling out things that I won't wear or haven't worn in over a year.&nbsp; They will either go to consignment or to the Salvation Army so I can refill my new "hers" closet with some more color!&nbsp; <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Vi<span style="color: orange;">va</span></span> <span style="color: yellow;">la</span> <span style="color: #38761d;">Co<span style="color: blue;">lo</span><span style="color: purple;">r</span></span><span style="color: purple;">!</span></b><br /> <br /> <br /> <i><span style="color: black;">**All the images above are from the official <a href="http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/home/11719/en/zara-S2011">Zara US website</a> unless otherwise noted.</span></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4640398640557811148?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-5186962004646831562011-05-08T12:24:00.000-04:002011-05-08T12:24:07.656-04:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MS_oYscovUg/TcbAxPWqMgI/AAAAAAAAE2A/lRB9-GSlv0o/s1600/Happy-Mothers-Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MS_oYscovUg/TcbAxPWqMgI/AAAAAAAAE2A/lRB9-GSlv0o/s400/Happy-Mothers-Day.jpg" width="315" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Scanner has bit the dust... don't judge that I took a picture of a picture.</span></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">For the beautiful lady that carried me for all those 9 months and hung around, having fun with my brother and I ever since. &lt;3&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqrzFvOqGG4/TcbDUbEnP7I/AAAAAAAAE2E/i37G7A0jj58/s1600/P1060621.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SqrzFvOqGG4/TcbDUbEnP7I/AAAAAAAAE2E/i37G7A0jj58/s400/P1060621.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From the photo booth at Joe and Molly's wedding.</td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Got Mom hanging plants <i>galore</i> like she wanted <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{no bouquets for her!}</i></span> and taking her out to a Turkish restaurant for din-din just the two of us. And picking her up a cupcake from a special favorite bakery!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">And to all you Mommy-Nesters: I hope you all get everything you want today, because you deserve it!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-518696200464683156?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-10840671590431703902011-05-04T08:00:00.006-04:002011-05-04T08:00:14.756-04:00Hey Nesters!&nbsp; So yesterday at work, my office mate mentioned that she had made some dirty <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{in the best sense of the word}</i></span> nachos for herself over the weekend. That made my ears perk up.&nbsp; I love a good plate of nachos.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsuIPTu_z74/TcCg3HJRTDI/AAAAAAAAE1o/nfzPIE4RJdA/s1600/How_to_eat_Nachos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xsuIPTu_z74/TcCg3HJRTDI/AAAAAAAAE1o/nfzPIE4RJdA/s400/How_to_eat_Nachos.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.ifood.tv/files/images/How_to_eat_Nachos.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.ifood.tv/blog/how-to-eat-nachos&amp;usg=__b_J_TD6WZ3nKIn6GWntE1Z3MMBQ=&amp;h=308&amp;w=500&amp;sz=39&amp;hl=en&amp;start=0&amp;sig2=0j0tjhZppgiY86LA8S3exA&amp;zoom=1&amp;tbnid=0EqdcBBCZ4879M:&amp;tbnh=109&amp;tbnw=177&amp;ei=S6DATdSvJ8TI0QHZyMC0BQ&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dnachos%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3D00Q%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1238%26bih%3D613%26tbm%3Disch%26prmd%3Divnse&amp;itbs=1&amp;iact=hc&amp;vpx=664&amp;vpy=285&amp;dur=999&amp;hovh=176&amp;hovw=286&amp;tx=137&amp;ty=100&amp;page=1&amp;ndsp=18&amp;ved=1t:429,r:9,s:0">Obviously these are not my nachos. They're from here.</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Doesn't everybody?&nbsp; I had never made my own so I figured I'd give it a whirl.&nbsp; I already had tons of cheese and cherry tomatoes at home that needed to be used up.&nbsp; So I headed out to the grocery store after work...<br /> <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>On the list was: a couple jalapenos, 1lb of chicken breast, black beans, tortilla chips, avocados and a lime.&nbsp; I was oh-so tempted to go for the sour cream but the thought of beach season well on its way, kept me at me away from that isle.<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbft3tWFqDQ/TcCi3cvBcYI/AAAAAAAAE1s/uMvTJR8PFDQ/s1600/sourcream.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hbft3tWFqDQ/TcCi3cvBcYI/AAAAAAAAE1s/uMvTJR8PFDQ/s320/sourcream.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://110pounds.com/">also not mine... but looks so yummy... its from here...</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> When I came home I pulled out my cast iron grilling pan and threw some salt and pepper on the chicken and sliced it up crosswise in 1/4" strips. Once cooked through on its way to blackening {I love blackened chicken.}&nbsp; I sliced up the jalapenos and threw them in there to get their juices flowing!&nbsp; I drained and heated up those black beans.<br /> <br /> Meanwhile, I cracked open the avocados and mashed them up with some diced cherry tomatoes, threw in some onion powder, and the juice of half a lime.&nbsp; Of course some salt and pepper made it a fan-freaking-tastic guacamole!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzCn5FMCwGs/TcCk8zWSowI/AAAAAAAAE1w/d2OaCYaiIiw/s1600/avocado-x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZzCn5FMCwGs/TcCk8zWSowI/AAAAAAAAE1w/d2OaCYaiIiw/s320/avocado-x.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://img4.myrecipes.com/i/may1/avocado-x.jpg&amp;imgrefurl=http://www.myrecipes.com/healthy-diet/super-foods/health-benefits-of-avocados-10000001608906/&amp;usg=__RB67WMpuw0I3XkGq4ck5vMTRcIE=&amp;h=420&amp;w=420&amp;sz=20&amp;hl=en&amp;start=0&amp;sig2=5deQQvKrNShI7mpZz8_Pxw&amp;zoom=1&amp;tbnid=oQXwE8Ax-IhorM:&amp;tbnh=143&amp;tbnw=137&amp;ei=2qTATaHpKYa6sQO7zczsBw&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Davocado%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1238%26bih%3D613%26tbm%3Disch&amp;um=1&amp;itbs=1&amp;iact=hc&amp;vpx=718&amp;vpy=281&amp;dur=940&amp;hovh=225&amp;hovw=225&amp;tx=81&amp;ty=195&amp;page=1&amp;ndsp=19&amp;ved=1t:429,r:16,s:0">Yep, you guessed it! Not mine either. From here!</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Finally I assembled the layers of chips, beans, cheese, chicken... rinse and repeat.&nbsp; Then add the jalapenos on top and serve the guac on the side!<br /> <br /> It was totally delish! I apologize for the lack of actual pictures of the nachos that I made.&nbsp; And the amount of food I made is going to last me through at least 3 rounds of nachos and you are not going to see me complaining at. all. I guess that's all about to change when I'm going to be cooking for two and not just lonely ol' one anymore! Eek!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Maybe you guys could try this out on Cinco De Mayo!?&nbsp; So are you guys nacho-fiends like me?&nbsp; Do you guys have any special nacho secrets?&nbsp; Share it with us!! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1084067159043170390?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-51569384267225677372011-05-02T08:00:00.002-04:002011-05-02T08:00:00.600-04:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-46OowHOZQts/Tb4RbBAmL8I/AAAAAAAAE1Y/Og0BxC_RnAQ/s1600/images-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-46OowHOZQts/Tb4RbBAmL8I/AAAAAAAAE1Y/Og0BxC_RnAQ/s320/images-1.jpg" width="239" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://celebritynewsandstyle.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table>Most of you who read this blog know that I work in the bridal gown industry.&nbsp; It was no mistake.&nbsp; My senior collection in fashion school was a bridal collection.&nbsp; I was lucky enough to grow up in the city that hosts one of the most famous bridal gown companies in the country.&nbsp;&nbsp; My life is surrounded by weddings.&nbsp; I love weddings.&nbsp; No I mean I <b><i>really love</i></b> weddings.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Poor Matt}</i><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp; All the more reason that Friday's Royal Wedding of William and Kate was epic.&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a name='more'></a>Growing up, I will admit that, I had a few pics of Prince William <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Wills}</i></span> up on my walls.&nbsp; I fantasized about marrying Wills and becoming a Princess.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Princess Gina... has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?}</i><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp; I felt closer to the throne than any old US citizen, since my parents lived in England for about 10 years and my brother was born there. I was basically a citizen myself! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Not at all. Not even close. Nice rationalizing, Gina...}&nbsp;&nbsp; </i><span style="font-size: small;">and why couldn't a commoner marry a Prince?&nbsp; Love conquers all, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j5jlZHOm3ps/Tb4VehY1fMI/AAAAAAAAE1c/f8STDpot7dA/s1600/prince-william-catherine-middleton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="231" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-j5jlZHOm3ps/Tb4VehY1fMI/AAAAAAAAE1c/f8STDpot7dA/s320/prince-william-catherine-middleton.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sweetpeasandstilettos.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I guess in the end, an optimistic 10 year old was right, love <i>does</i> conquer all... even the Royal Rules.&nbsp; Commoner Kate Middleton married the Prince of Wales on Friday April 29th.&nbsp; It was every girls dream come true.&nbsp; I was up at 4 am on Friday, watching the whole shebang.&nbsp; I had my cup of tea in hand, in my PJ's on the couch.&nbsp; The coverage was so wonderful! I felt like I was watching a home video of my friends wedding.&nbsp; Maybe it's because I love weddings so much but it gave me the same feeling that I get on Christmas... You know, that rising warm, fuzzy feeling in my belly.&nbsp; I thought the music was absolutely spectacular and made the event what it was.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93-ykzRyJr4/Tb4XWrnz0RI/AAAAAAAAE1g/vux24JoA_-E/s1600/royalwed11anthem-bbc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93-ykzRyJr4/Tb4XWrnz0RI/AAAAAAAAE1g/vux24JoA_-E/s400/royalwed11anthem-bbc.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shapersofthe80s.com/">vi<span style="font-size: x-small;">a</span></a></td></tr> </tbody></table><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">That soft spot I have for weddings? I have the same kind but 100 times bigger for choirs of all kinds. They always give me goosebumps.&nbsp; The fact they sang the same song as was played at Diana's wake was so heartfelt.&nbsp; Then the anthem that was written specially for the wedding was breathtaking.&nbsp; <i>*swoon*</i></span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">And then there was the dress.&nbsp; Oh the dress!&nbsp; May I toot my own horn for one second and tell you that I called it.&nbsp; I was asked by a fellow upholstery student what I thought her dress would look like and my response was, "I think it will have a deep V, lace bodice with long sleeves and an A line skirt without a huge train."&nbsp; If I do say so myself... I was dead on.&nbsp; It wasn't too hard to figure out though.&nbsp; I pretty much just took what she wears all the time and turned it into a bridal gown.&nbsp; Everyone is comparing her gown to Grace Kelly's.&nbsp; While I think it's a valid comparison and it does have similarities the first thing I thought of was Cinderella and Prince Charming...</span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span></span></span></span></span></span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KbwnMQFrajk/Tb4agAGJl2I/AAAAAAAAE1k/3Y_7cdJiJfY/s1600/cinderellakate.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KbwnMQFrajk/Tb4agAGJl2I/AAAAAAAAE1k/3Y_7cdJiJfY/s400/cinderellakate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">See what I mean</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">?&nbsp; Friday was honestly a real fairytale coming true, as well as a historical moment that I am happy I woke up to witness. Even if it only was on TV.&nbsp; Now I just cant wait to see pictures of the reception!&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">So what did you think of the royal wedding? Did you even watch? Did you want to be a princess? Or would you rather stay away from the limelight and scrutiny? Spill it! We're all waiting to hear what you have to say!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5156938426722567737?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-84782315708395819932011-04-25T08:00:00.000-04:002011-04-25T08:00:06.927-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp; I have a confession: I love Groupon.&nbsp; It's a bad thing to be in love with. Baaaaaaad.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.groupon.com/" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="73" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N6ROtDD8kWQ/TbTPBJ4iyZI/AAAAAAAAE1Q/qszFr2AUxqg/s400/Picture+8.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I've gotten deals on everything from yoga classes to bathing goodies.&nbsp; All of which were turned out smashingly. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Forgive my British terminology, I am doused in Wills and Kate.}</i></span><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> Last week's purchase was fostered by my friend and coworker, Megan, who is just as wedding obsessed as I am.&nbsp; She mentioned that there was a Groupon that I somehow missed that was for a floral arranging class! How awesome is that!?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwwydMs3tWY/TbTQ6A2tIYI/AAAAAAAAE1U/6Tuix3iiNfo/s1600/Picture+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HwwydMs3tWY/TbTQ6A2tIYI/AAAAAAAAE1U/6Tuix3iiNfo/s400/Picture+4.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /> We giddily talked about taking it together and decided to just go for it! It's a skill that will stay with you forever, right?&nbsp; So, maybe when one of us gets married, we can make our own bouquets or center pieces... or it could just be a fun girls night out!&nbsp; The class is offered through <a href="http://www.dogwoodfd.com/">Dogwood Floral Design</a> in a Boston suburb not far from our office.&nbsp; <br /> <br /> I'm super excited to take the class and to show you all what learned and I get to take home! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{squee!}</i></span>&nbsp; We're not sure when we'll be going but be sure to stick around to see how that goes!! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8478231570839581993?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-49463389649918085362011-04-22T08:00:00.002-04:002011-04-22T08:00:05.068-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TUMbIGOj8EQ/TbDG5kkWBxI/AAAAAAAAE0w/z5GxOThq4Q8/s1600/elmer-fudd-shhhh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TUMbIGOj8EQ/TbDG5kkWBxI/AAAAAAAAE0w/z5GxOThq4Q8/s320/elmer-fudd-shhhh.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><br /> Heya Nesters! Well we were discussing <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/04/week-2-on-fire.html#more">the other day</a> what to name the new chair.&nbsp; I thought maybe I'd show you the "short list" of fabrics that I'm considering and see what you guys think!<br /> <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> &nbsp;We all know my infatuation started with Marimekko, but being that it is out of my price range, I'll have to skip it.&nbsp; I've looked around and I just cannot find the print that I have produced in my head.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Don't you hate it when that happens?}</i></span>&nbsp; In turn, I've decided to go with the POP and use just a simple black and white print but my-o-my how many there are right now that I L-O-V-E!&nbsp; I started perusing <a href="http://www.fabric.com/">fabric.com</a> and here is what I came up with...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9PTBog9X1g/TbDJdKbP5LI/AAAAAAAAE00/UtDAMl6mYXo/s1600/Large_DY-729.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K9PTBog9X1g/TbDJdKbP5LI/AAAAAAAAE00/UtDAMl6mYXo/s320/Large_DY-729.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=e33d15f0-6734-4751-b4a3-fd0a02106833&amp;CategoryID=183b5e50-6c9f-4aa4-bc77-cdf78c2d5b47">Premier Prints Keys in Black/Flax</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> How fun is this one!? It's on sale right now for $9/yd so its right there in my price range but the only thing holding me back: look how big the print is... each one of those keys is measured in inches! Eek! If it was a smaller print, I think I'd be more apt to go for it.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfO74c6gwJ8/TbDLhRnOBNI/AAAAAAAAE04/FgXBDyO3Wxw/s1600/Large_UD-547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sfO74c6gwJ8/TbDLhRnOBNI/AAAAAAAAE04/FgXBDyO3Wxw/s320/Large_UD-547.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=74c69da5-8832-4f74-9788-f6966c63d8e3&amp;CategoryID=663e3180-8f5f-4617-81c0-27e541b59381">Waverly Lovely Lattice in Caviar</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> This one is a front runner.&nbsp; I love the graphic pattern and its almost mesmerizing.&nbsp; At $12/yd its right at the top of what I wanted to pay but still entirely affordable.&nbsp; If not for this project I'd love to use this on something else!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Y3Ws-9y6J0/TbDMCiLg08I/AAAAAAAAE08/ECo0A7Z45S8/s1600/Large_UH-246.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3Y3Ws-9y6J0/TbDMCiLg08I/AAAAAAAAE08/ECo0A7Z45S8/s320/Large_UH-246.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=5d2e0097-05a9-46d9-8228-7af7f4ac092f&amp;CategoryID=feef3890-4883-44c4-a39a-be03ab754556">Premier Prints Chipper in Black/White</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> &nbsp;I love this one because it's so simple but still interesting. It's somewhere between a polka dot, an Ikat and an animal print.&nbsp; I think maybe this would make awesomely bold curtains but I think I'm going to shy away from it on this chair. Thoughts?<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_MYdtKabno/TbDNFXejLeI/AAAAAAAAE1A/axCJn1WuE80/s1600/Medium_DC-267.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A_MYdtKabno/TbDNFXejLeI/AAAAAAAAE1A/axCJn1WuE80/s320/Medium_DC-267.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/home-decor-fabric-coordinating-fabrics-decorative-trim-premier-prints-black-white-collection-premier-prints-zigzag-black-white.aspx?cm_vc=756b1813-cbc1-43b3-84bd-29889bf8fb7b">Premier Prints ZigZag in Black/White</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> &nbsp;Another front runner in my eyes!&nbsp; It's super graphic and trendy right now.&nbsp; But that is also the exact reason I'm unsure about it.&nbsp; I want to love this chair for years to come.&nbsp; While I love chevroned stripes now, I'm not sure I will 5 years from now when the fad is over.... But at $5/yd I might get some for another project!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cnfC5mE0qiE/TbDNsE7o7xI/AAAAAAAAE1E/Okga6bWusAU/s1600/Large_UJ-584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cnfC5mE0qiE/TbDNsE7o7xI/AAAAAAAAE1E/Okga6bWusAU/s320/Large_UJ-584.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=f2fe75a7-b410-4f0f-80b5-b385e954ddf4">Waverly Chintz About Face in Licorice</a></td></tr> </tbody></table>This is a bit of a stray from the staunch black and white of the previous fabrics. The gray on this one could calm down the chair a bit but much like the Key print, it is so big! I don't feel as though you'd get a full view of the repeat on the chair back.&nbsp; {This one's for you <a href="http://dans-le-townhouse.blogspot.com/">Tanya</a>!} But I'm secretly still pretty in love.... but again $15/yd <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{on sale}</i></span> is over my meager $12/yd budget.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uNeTwv3NsHY/TbDQ12jH1BI/AAAAAAAAE1M/P1aFldZC9xw/s1600/Medium_DJ-595.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uNeTwv3NsHY/TbDQ12jH1BI/AAAAAAAAE1M/P1aFldZC9xw/s1600/Medium_DJ-595.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=242cdd43-36c1-4de1-8635-631452c31c03&amp;CategoryID=1e63c77d-34ea-49cd-ac04-b231c753d0b4">Michael Miller Summer Soiree Houndstooth in Black</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> This Michael Miller print is the Mad Men chic of all of them and I'm almost leaning towards it.&nbsp; It's retro but modern since it is over sized and pixelated.&nbsp; And I am a houndstooth fanatic.&nbsp; My fave old coat is this same print. &lt;3&nbsp; At $9/yd its right in my budget.&nbsp; hmmmm...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0hKKrySSvII/TbDPZdgyDLI/AAAAAAAAE1I/POjLwWANSiU/s1600/kajsastina-fabric-assorted-colors__0096782_PE236866_S4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0hKKrySSvII/TbDPZdgyDLI/AAAAAAAAE1I/POjLwWANSiU/s400/kajsastina-fabric-assorted-colors__0096782_PE236866_S4.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60159488">Ikea KAJSASTINA in Grey/White</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a href="http://www.holyokehome.com/">Holyoke Home</a> mentioned that Ikea has Marimekko-eque fabrics as well. And I totally agree, not to mention love their pricing!&nbsp; But also as she mentioned, the quality might not be the best. Good point.&nbsp; If this chair is going to be sat in,&nbsp; I want the fabric to hold up through lots of tushiness.&nbsp; That's right- I said tushiness. Would you prefer tushiocity?&nbsp; I digress...<br /> <br /> Ok, so bring it on, Nesters.&nbsp; What's you're fave? And do these pull any names to your tongue? I can't believe this chair is still unnamed!&nbsp; I'm about to start calling it Mr. No-Name.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ok, all on you now.... GO!<br /> <br /> HAPPY FRIDAYYYYYYY! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{And Easter!!}</i></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4946338964991808536?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-81668787226226468582011-04-21T08:00:00.001-04:002011-04-21T10:23:07.215-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Heya Nesters!&nbsp; I have a <b>BIG</b> announcement to make today.&nbsp; I kept this to myself for a long time because I didn't want to jinx anything {I'm bad at doing that} or drag anything out for ever and ever.&nbsp; Allow me to start at the beginning... about two months ago, Matt called me at home and started chatting about moving in together. It was always something that I had wanted, but wanted to wait until he was ready.&nbsp; Things were made more complex with the fact that he already owned a condo with his brother.&nbsp; So it was never as easy as "When is your lease up?"&nbsp; He started talking about buying a two family house so that we could share it with his brother and his brothers girlfriend.&nbsp; But I know many people house hunt for months and months and even years.&nbsp; It look Matt almost 2 years to find the right condo to buy.&nbsp; So I wasn't anticipating any action anytime soon.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media.merchantcircle.com/25815908/House_Illustration_337x299_medium.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="283" id="il_fi" src="http://media.merchantcircle.com/25815908/House_Illustration_337x299_medium.jpeg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://merchantcircle.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><a name='more'></a><br /> <div style="text-align: left;">About 3 weeks into actively going to open houses, we found our dream home&nbsp; that was <strike>overpriced</strike> just out of our price range and put in a low-ball offer.&nbsp; The sellers never responded. No decline, no counter, nada.&nbsp; Bastards.&nbsp; But when one door closes, another opens.&nbsp; While I was working late last night, Matt and his brother looked at a new house that just came on the market.&nbsp; They made an offer <i>on the spot</i>.&nbsp; Twenty-four hours, a few phone calls and counters later, we are under contract!! WOO! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Here I go being jinx-y mcjinx again: this is pending the inspection, of course}</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Needless to say, in the next few months, I will be moving out of my little rental nest and moving into a permanent nest with my wonderful, handsome boyfriend.&nbsp; And I am SO EXCITED!! There will be lots of renovations to post about and new layouts and furniture.&nbsp; And lots of compromising.&nbsp; It makes me think of that <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTiaWvhCXwU">Friends episode when Rachel moves out and Chandler moves in with Monica</a>.&nbsp; Start at 6:12.&nbsp; Love it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: left;">So that's our news!! My question for you is this: Do you ladies who live with lovely man-friends have any advice for a novice?&nbsp; How to live with a boy? Or any good stories about moving in with your man <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{or woman}</i></span> for the first time?&nbsp; Dish! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8166878722622646858?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-22326330251888298042011-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:002011-04-19T08:00:13.837-04:00Hey Nesters!&nbsp; I have been galavanting around town working on my latest chair <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{yet to be named}</i></span> <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/04/week-1-new-beginnings.html">here</a>, there and everywhere! And boy do I have a LOT to show you!&nbsp; First, I busted out the orbital sander to shred the finish off the wood.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPTkXMzgDUI/TaznNc45XKI/AAAAAAAAEzU/i3HI9UUB06o/s1600/-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GPTkXMzgDUI/TaznNc45XKI/AAAAAAAAEzU/i3HI9UUB06o/s640/-1.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> Of course keep in mind, I didn't need to paint or sand a good portion of this, since it will be covered with fabric.&nbsp; Since the sander isn't as discerning as I am with details, I did the legs and front of the seat by hand with a 60 grit sandpaper.&nbsp; I did notice once the chair was stripped, that the right leg was cracked.&nbsp; So, I just poured a glob of wood glue down into the top of the crack and let it settle down into the leg. Purdy, ain't it? <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zflXf6MSoEo/Tazoxyvoa3I/AAAAAAAAEzY/NDViQLMbDcs/s1600/-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zflXf6MSoEo/Tazoxyvoa3I/AAAAAAAAEzY/NDViQLMbDcs/s640/-3.jpg" width="360" />&nbsp;</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div>Now, when it comes to the design of the chair. I've been talking "red with Marimekko" up and down this blog.&nbsp; I hunted in real life and online and lets be realistic: I spent so much on Satine's mohair that I want to spend quite a bit less on this chair. I'm talking <u>under</u> $12 per yard. Oh yeah and Marimekko only cost around $70 per yard.&nbsp; Not quite in the budget.&nbsp; While still on the hunt for the right fabric, I bit the bullet and went for the red paint regardless.&nbsp; The first chip I picked up in Home Depot was <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/buy/paint/paint-samples-posters-fan-decks/martha-stewart-living/8-oz-ladybug-interior-paint-tester-msl025-79680.html">Martha Stewart Lady Bug</a>. I sorted through other colors by other brands but this one was exactly what I wanted.&nbsp; Shaken and stirred, I was on my way!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DaRH1Xq8IiY/Taztipdf1sI/AAAAAAAAEzc/EbRq3ARxa4c/s1600/-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DaRH1Xq8IiY/Taztipdf1sI/AAAAAAAAEzc/EbRq3ARxa4c/s640/-2.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Three thin, even coats and 2 days of drying later, here is the painted frame.&nbsp; I am still in love with the color! I knew that first things first, I needed to add webbing to the back.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VvgoWWp0czE/TazuoMedSDI/AAAAAAAAEzo/Eigtgu3rokw/s1600/-6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VvgoWWp0czE/TazuoMedSDI/AAAAAAAAEzo/Eigtgu3rokw/s640/-6.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OY20olBij1U/Tazu29lRxRI/AAAAAAAAEzw/DysEnFxFQYM/s1600/-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OY20olBij1U/Tazu29lRxRI/AAAAAAAAEzw/DysEnFxFQYM/s640/-10.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Adding burlap is the next step for the back of this chair, so on it went!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVi0Ch5NmP4/TazwOg9P00I/AAAAAAAAE0A/jfzp4awnbRo/s1600/burlap.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bVi0Ch5NmP4/TazwOg9P00I/AAAAAAAAE0A/jfzp4awnbRo/s640/burlap.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> Kevin and I discussed the seat of my latest project.&nbsp; The springs just were broken, old and tired and needed to be removed.&nbsp; But where to go from there? Horse hair? Foam? First things first, just as the back... webbing is the base.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PopfHZQApHk/TazxG6A9LCI/AAAAAAAAE0E/7VAysZk-fms/s1600/-17.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PopfHZQApHk/TazxG6A9LCI/AAAAAAAAE0E/7VAysZk-fms/s400/-17.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I tacked and wove the webbing together and I made it as far as cutting out the burlap to mimic the back before I just could not work anymore.&nbsp; I cleaned up my work spot and headed home.&nbsp; Since it's school vacation week I'll have to wait until next week to head back to class and work on it more.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CSvsUQ3bMxA/Taz1F6zL7bI/AAAAAAAAE0I/U0HrqTSKbkE/s1600/-19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CSvsUQ3bMxA/Taz1F6zL7bI/AAAAAAAAE0I/U0HrqTSKbkE/s400/-19.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> I'm still debating names though! I LOVE the ideas you guys had!&nbsp; You are all so funny with your ideas!! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Did i mention that I totally love you guys?!}</i></span>&nbsp; Lindsay, Britney, Charlie... How to choose!&nbsp; does the color change any of your minds? Or make you lean a certain way?&nbsp; I'll show you swatches that I'm narrowing down tomorrow and maybe that will sway you.&nbsp; Happy Tuesday Nesters! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-2232633025188829804?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-48930812016900519752011-04-11T08:00:00.001-04:002011-04-11T08:00:15.766-04:00... and finally bought the hand soap dispenser I've been <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/05/soap-n-bubbles.html">coveting</a> from Target for the last year. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wanmWQN8HvI/TaJbJyMb7zI/AAAAAAAAEzE/Uw47hoZtQJI/s1600/P1060600.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wanmWQN8HvI/TaJbJyMb7zI/AAAAAAAAEzE/Uw47hoZtQJI/s400/P1060600.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to look at the hot freckled tile and faux marble sink. H-O-T-T-T!</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a name='more'></a>Why did it take me so damn long to purchase a $12.99 soap dispenser? I don't know.&nbsp; Sometimes I get psyched out and will outright refused to pay over a certain amount of money for something.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Kind of like my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/basket-case.html">basket</a> hang up.}</i></span> This happened to be one of them.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wm0Hc4VYDrw/TaJctIXJN9I/AAAAAAAAEzI/a_ktQEfPKfI/s1600/P1060599.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wm0Hc4VYDrw/TaJctIXJN9I/AAAAAAAAEzI/a_ktQEfPKfI/s400/P1060599.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Isn't she sexy?</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> If it were $7.99? It would have been in my house a year ago.&nbsp; Those extra five bucks have had me day dreaming and longing for too long.&nbsp; On an impromptu trip to Tar-jay over the weekend, I bit the bullet.&nbsp; My rationalization was that I keep buying fancy soaps from TJ Maxx in pretty bottles for around $5 and I just end up throwing them out.&nbsp; So, why not just buy the pretty bottle and the cheap soap refills.&nbsp; I will end up spending less in the end. <br /> <br /> The only thing that is even remotely concerning is this...<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMrSkiUkGbA/TaJfctaU69I/AAAAAAAAEzQ/2nDL2P7QQmw/s1600/handsoappump.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="347" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oMrSkiUkGbA/TaJfctaU69I/AAAAAAAAEzQ/2nDL2P7QQmw/s400/handsoappump.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /> After using it, this little pool of water stayed on the top.&nbsp; I foresee rusting. So, for now at least, I have been taking it with me to the hand towel and wiping it off.&nbsp; We'll see how long that lasts and how long it takes before it starts rusting. I'm thinking of putting some clear nail polish on the top to prevent the rusting.&nbsp; Anyone try that before?<br /> <br /> Anyhoo, that's all I wanted to share with you, Nesters! I hope you're having a fabu Monday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4893081201690051975?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-37315796237437355892011-04-08T08:00:00.000-04:002011-04-08T08:00:10.453-04:00Wednesday night I headed back to my <a href="http://upholsteryonbroadway.squarespace.com/">Upholstery Class</a> after work ready to start cracking away at my new piece.&nbsp; It was another trash pick from about a year ago that's been sitting in the garage of the Mama Dukes.&nbsp; Nesters, meet our next 'victim"...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-SLGPZIabA/TZ5lKwFJW8I/AAAAAAAAEyw/XjLSggTtl3s/s1600/NewChair+Before.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U-SLGPZIabA/TZ5lKwFJW8I/AAAAAAAAEyw/XjLSggTtl3s/s400/NewChair+Before.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sorry so blurry... Oh Android pictures...</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> &nbsp;Apparently I'm a blue velvet chair magnet.&nbsp; But she wont be nasty blue velvet for long.&nbsp; In fact, in my three hour class, I have completely stripped it down to the wood and springs. Check out what I found out in the meantime.&nbsp; You're supposed to start taking off the cambric on the bottom of the chair first but this chair was already missing it, so I got to skip that part. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0XTUn95AcA8/TZ5n5trLg2I/AAAAAAAAEy0/qkn1KDIYsak/s1600/NewChairBackbefore2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0XTUn95AcA8/TZ5n5trLg2I/AAAAAAAAEy0/qkn1KDIYsak/s400/NewChairBackbefore2.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> &nbsp;Hello0o0o0o00o0ooooo electric blue! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/mDENY9A-N1A/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mDENY9A-N1A&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mDENY9A-N1A&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br /> <br /> I can't imagine where this chair sat in some one's house?&nbsp; It must have been really groovy.&nbsp; I have high hopes, though. After the first layer of fabric was removed, I came across this towel-like waffle fabric underneath. Much less groovy. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-WvNvj3Frk/TZ5p-f4zhMI/AAAAAAAAEy4/7Ye1b5x44VQ/s1600/NewChairfront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h-WvNvj3Frk/TZ5p-f4zhMI/AAAAAAAAEy4/7Ye1b5x44VQ/s400/NewChairfront.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> &nbsp;More tack and stable removal later, I was able to pull off all the padding.&nbsp; There was real horse hair in here between some layers of cotton, however, since this lovely piece was well peed upon by a neighborhood cat while in the garage, it was all bound for the trash.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXxUuGiyqOo/TZ5r58SFtmI/AAAAAAAAEy8/IgDRFSeblM0/s1600/NewChairFrame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vXxUuGiyqOo/TZ5r58SFtmI/AAAAAAAAEy8/IgDRFSeblM0/s400/NewChairFrame.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Down to the bones she went! And let me tell you, this was probably the dustiest project I've come across yet.&nbsp; One of the springs is broken, so that will have to be fixed next class. But first, I'm going to find fabric and paint!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8zvC1Mc8TqI/TZ5sumgeemI/AAAAAAAAEzA/HRQkJFcmtto/s1600/springs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8zvC1Mc8TqI/TZ5sumgeemI/AAAAAAAAEzA/HRQkJFcmtto/s400/springs.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I'm thinking a fun colorful <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{maybe Marimeko-eque}</i></span> print and paint the chair a fun coordinating color. Perhaps red?&nbsp; Pink? Gray? We'll see where the fabric takes me...&nbsp; And excitedly, I'd like to announce that<b><i> <a href="http://upholsteryonbroadway.squarespace.com/upholsteryonbroadway/">Upholstery on Broadway</a> is offering an upholstered headboard class in May!</i></b>&nbsp; I will certainly be taking it and I would love to see a few of you local Nesters there with me!&nbsp; If you'd like more info about it, shoot me an email and I can give you all the details!<br /> <br /> Also, <b>I need your help</b>!&nbsp; I need nickname ideas for this new chair.&nbsp; So you tell me... what do you want her to be named? Do you want to wait to see the fabric choice first? Spill it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-3731579623743735589?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-14356831841886949242011-04-06T06:00:00.005-04:002011-04-06T06:00:01.720-04:00No New Years resolution <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/not-quite-resolution.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{or lack there of}</i></span></a> has ever given me much motivation.&nbsp; In fact, I kind of skipped out on the gym for the first couple months of the year since it was so packed with "resolutioners."&nbsp; I have since been going more and more. And with getting back into the swing of cooking, I am definitely going to need to keep it up, because I'm no health nut.&nbsp; I like rich foods with whole sticks of butter and cheeses and carbs.&nbsp; Don't get me wrong, I love veggies, too.&nbsp; But I'm not going to eat like a rabbit.&nbsp; I'm going to enjoy my food.&nbsp; I've been listening to Julia Child's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/My-life-France-First-Auto-Biography/dp/B002FNELSM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=tempor-20&amp;link_code=btl&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969" target="_blank">My Life in France</a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=tempor-20&amp;l=btl&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002FNELSM" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important; padding: 0px ! important;" width="1" />" on CD in my car,&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Since 1.5 hours every day of radio gets a little boring.}&nbsp; </i></span>and I have a newly renewed zest for food since disc one.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q_qsq6vIEo4/TZuyCzJy1gI/AAAAAAAAEyk/vOYHEO3q3wA/s1600/juliachild.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-q_qsq6vIEo4/TZuyCzJy1gI/AAAAAAAAEyk/vOYHEO3q3wA/s400/juliachild.jpg" width="270" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>** <b>Funny little side note</b>: Julia and Paul Child lived in Cambridge, MA in their later years.&nbsp; It just so happens that my mother and I were grocery shopping in Cambridge one day when I was about 5, when my she sent me to pick up some broccoli and I skedaddled away in enchantment of my very adult task.&nbsp; Little did we know, Julia Child was overhearing our little conversation.&nbsp; Julia approached my mom and said "What a delightful child!" So, you know, me and Julia... we're BFFs.**</i></span><br /> <br /> <br /> Between listening to Julia's narrator wax French cuisine and watching entirely too much Food Network, the <strike>fire</strike> gas stove was lit under my ass.&nbsp; Monday night I had some "me" time with my stove. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9-E0ZFbzbY/TZu1ViSVo9I/AAAAAAAAEyo/KcfPkLlR3dc/s1600/P1060593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G9-E0ZFbzbY/TZu1ViSVo9I/AAAAAAAAEyo/KcfPkLlR3dc/s400/P1060593.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I hope you all recognize some good old mac and cheese.&nbsp; However, this is no ordinary mac and cheese.&nbsp; This is Mac and Blue Cheese with bacon and homemade bread crumbs.&nbsp; I closed the recipe book and just worked my way through it.&nbsp; I made my rue <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{cheese sauce}</i></span> the way I normally do, my "secret ingredient" being some Dijon mustard.&nbsp; I substituted half of the cheddar I normally use for blue cheese.&nbsp; I chopped and cooked up some bacon at the same time until nice and crispy, then strained them out of the drippings with a slotted spoon into a separate bowl, leaving the grease in the pan.&nbsp; I had some beautifully crusty bread that I popped in my chopper until finely grated.&nbsp; I tossed in a little Parmesan cheese to that and toasted them on low in the bacon grease.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I did discard some excess grease, but left a solid coating over the bottom of the pan.}</i></span>&nbsp; Meanwhile, I added a little extra pepper flakes to the breadcrumbs.&nbsp; Next I incorporated the bacon into the rue.&nbsp; After I slapped it all together, I popped it in the oven just in time for my beloved man-friend, Matt, to show up and partake in my "me time."<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36J9-ESBtZg/TZu5_WyjueI/AAAAAAAAEys/AbduHPreTpE/s1600/P1060597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-36J9-ESBtZg/TZu5_WyjueI/AAAAAAAAEys/AbduHPreTpE/s400/P1060597.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Three bowls for him and one bowl for me and two over-stuffed couch potatoes later, he proclaimed, "I'm telling you... You are the best cook I know, and this is the best thing you've ever made." or something to that effect.&nbsp; A triumph over boring old mac and cheese? Yeah... I'd say so.<br /> &nbsp; <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TUivBl9YupI/AAAAAAAAEhg/q7QP_Vmt5Tk/s1600/P1060022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TUivBl9YupI/AAAAAAAAEhg/q7QP_Vmt5Tk/s400/P1060022.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> Speaking of triumphs, remember how <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/every-rose-has-its-thorn.html">one of the two bulbs is out in my overhead kitchen light</a>?&nbsp; Lucky for me, as I stepped into the kitchen last night and flicked on the light, the other one popped. ...hooray... <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{can't you sense my enthusiasm}</i></span>&nbsp; I needed light in my kitchen.&nbsp; More than just from the stove light.&nbsp; And I didn't want to be the helpless flower that had to call the landlord to fix it.&nbsp; So I bit the bullet and climbed up on one of my kitchen stools.&nbsp; I don't like standing on them since I put them together myself and aren't the sturdiest/safest things known to man.&nbsp; But I grit my teeth and got up there, and changed both bulbs myself!&nbsp; Excuse my while I pat myself on the back.&nbsp; *pat pat*<br /> <br /> So, that's what I've been "cooking up" lately. What about you?&nbsp; Changing up any recipes lately? Or perhaps you took your life into your own hands to complete a household chore like me?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1435683184188694924?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-68522805860579212072011-04-05T06:00:00.000-04:002011-04-05T06:00:12.010-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp;&nbsp; As promised, I'd still be here but just a little less regularly.&nbsp; So, here I am!&nbsp; I had a smidge of extra pocket money, seeing as though I finally <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/bye-bye-bed.html">sold my bed frame</a>&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{for the asking price! YAY!}</i></span> and got paid for my first ever custom furniture piece!&nbsp; With cash in hand, I finally gave in and got a replacement for the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/shattered-glass.html">broken glass vessel</a> that the nest sat in.&nbsp; Off to TJ Maxx I went!&nbsp; I had been eying these fun vessels since mine broke, yet somehow $12.99 seemed outrageous.&nbsp; This time I bit the bullet and went home as happy as a clam!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnaEHx2fR-o/TZp2b0hJiII/AAAAAAAAEyQ/YIueyYHO980/s1600/P1060589.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qnaEHx2fR-o/TZp2b0hJiII/AAAAAAAAEyQ/YIueyYHO980/s400/P1060589.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> The shape of this glass container fits the size of the nest so much better.&nbsp; I thought the other one was interesting that it was so deep and only filled about a quarter of the way. But this just works so perfectly.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11jnTg3wklA/TZp3BFoameI/AAAAAAAAEyU/xQ90bcTRarA/s1600/P1060590.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-11jnTg3wklA/TZp3BFoameI/AAAAAAAAEyU/xQ90bcTRarA/s400/P1060590.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> So, yay! I'm happy with my purchase. But I was even happier to drive to NYC to see my beloved little nephew for the first time. He is just the most precious thing on the planet and I couldn't be happier to be his Auntie.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Buycd4w0lyQ/TZp39LP4WII/AAAAAAAAEyY/PRqDubzRdFM/s1600/P1060576.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Buycd4w0lyQ/TZp39LP4WII/AAAAAAAAEyY/PRqDubzRdFM/s400/P1060576.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I may look a little worse for wear.&nbsp; After all, I did drive from Boston to NYC and back to Boston, all in one day.&nbsp; Needless to say, I was face down on the couch, drooling by 9PM that night.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Not joking... I'm so hot.}</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TkT3N6_AFAs/TZp6Gi6_51I/AAAAAAAAEyg/O8aJlzmXz4Q/s1600/P1060572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TkT3N6_AFAs/TZp6Gi6_51I/AAAAAAAAEyg/O8aJlzmXz4Q/s400/P1060572.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> But man, it was worth it.&nbsp; He is perfect.&nbsp; And strong!! Four days old and he could already move his head on his own!&nbsp; I am one proud auntie!&nbsp; I can't wait to spend more time with him.&nbsp; Matt and I will be back in about 2 weeks to see the wee one.&nbsp; I'll be fascinated to compare how he has changed in two weeks!<br /> <br /> Well anyhoo, not too many wild and crazy things going on over here! I'll be back at upholstery class this Wednesday and will surely be showing you the play by play of the new piece!&nbsp; Come back and check out what's going on!&nbsp;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-6852280586057921207?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-59467528260394602122011-04-01T07:00:00.000-04:002011-04-01T07:00:08.092-04:00Hey Nesters! I've been doing some thinking lately and come to an important conclusion: I need more balance in my life.&nbsp; Humor me and allow me to start from the beginning...&nbsp; I started my blog, this blog, for me to share some fun projects I've worked on around the house, with being able to do some writing to boot. Somewhere along the line of writing, and doing projects... the blog took over nearly all my free time.&nbsp; I would spend hours upon hours at night after coming home from work, crafting, snapping pictures or typing away. &nbsp; As of late, I've been feeling increasingly overwhelmed by obligations <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{All of you Moms out there-&nbsp; I don't know how you do it all. It is a mystery to me. I'm convinced you have a clone.}</i></span> the main obligation being TN.&nbsp; I used to <i>love</i> cooking elaborate dinners, even if only for myself. I would spend time, looking through cookbooks and <a href="http://epicurious.com/">Epicurious.com</a>, picking the perfect dish, grocery shopping at local fresh markets and hovered over my stove wielding my wooden spoon like the baton of a fine orchestra. Then, of course, I got to be able to indulge in my gastronomical delights.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> I can't remember the last time I cooked on a work night.&nbsp; Lately, its been more like cereal or cheese and crackers for dinner. Not to mention canned soup or frozen burrito for lunch.&nbsp; That is blasphemy, considering that I now finally have my very own kitchen all to myself!&nbsp; That is no way to live.&nbsp; I have been so wanting to go back to the gym regularly again.&nbsp; I go but not enough. Let's be real, everyone likes the tension-free, in-shape version of themselves better, right? No? <br /> <br /> My culmination of this long-winded rant is this- balance.&nbsp; I need to find a better balance in my life. Considering insomnia is off the list, in order to do all those things that I want to <i>and</i> feel less overwhelmed, something's got to give.&nbsp; By this point, you must have figured out that I'll be taking a step back from the blog.&nbsp; But let me be clear: I certainly will <u>not</u> stop writing.&nbsp; I will absolutely have things that I'll be dying to tell you about. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{That is, if anyone sticks around without a daily post. haha} </i><span style="font-size: small;">I will still write about my upholstery class progress and projects. </span></span>I am merely cutting the fat out.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> The nights when I can't think of anything to write about, and I'm not "inspired," I'll skip wracking my brain for something about the ol' nest that I forgot to tell you...&nbsp; or find a pic and force a quickie post.&nbsp; I want to put my heart into each post I write. And I think you can read it if I don't?&nbsp; Now I will be striving for <i>quality</i> over quantity.&nbsp; So I realize I may lose a few of you if I'm not around as often but that's okay, maybe you'll pop by every so often to see what we've been up to around these parts.&nbsp; In the meantime, I'll be a happier, healthier Nester. <br /> <br /> I hope you all aren't mad at me. I'll still be here... just missing a day here and there. Has anyone else been feeling that way at all?&nbsp; Maybe it's just me?&nbsp; Well anyway... I just felt as though I needed to share so that you didn't think I was ditching you.&nbsp; Of course if you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email or go ahead and leave a comment.&nbsp; &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5946752826039460212?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-83007155991247155342011-03-30T07:00:00.003-04:002011-03-30T07:00:07.599-04:00Nesters, meet my nephew, Lucca Parker Alterio... <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{AKA The Raz....}</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HhIjEDk-_0c/TZKI5B9LBsI/AAAAAAAAEx4/rIVyLuS38K4/s1600/2011-03-29_11-59-20_63.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HhIjEDk-_0c/TZKI5B9LBsI/AAAAAAAAEx4/rIVyLuS38K4/s320/2011-03-29_11-59-20_63.jpg" width="239" /></a></div><br /> He was born yesterday at 10:38 AM with a full head of hair, bright blue eyes and is the most adorable thing I have ever seen in my life.&nbsp; I will have to travel to NYC to meet him face to <span style="font-size: xx-small;">tiny little</span> face over the weekend but I'm already in love.&nbsp; How could you not with those chubby cheeks!!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>When I meet him I'll be bringing him the stuffed animal I made for him.&nbsp; I'm thinking we could call him "hop" or the ever classic "Thumper"<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MN_qu-73_FU/TZKLFoPrpWI/AAAAAAAAEx8/gS7XYhaNBFw/s1600/P1060516.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MN_qu-73_FU/TZKLFoPrpWI/AAAAAAAAEx8/gS7XYhaNBFw/s400/P1060516.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I didn't even think of the whole "bunny" and "Easter" thing until Matt mentioned it. What a happy accident! <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-33lngrA49NA/TZKL-rxmIGI/AAAAAAAAEyA/CA9RNH1NpIc/s1600/P1060522.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-33lngrA49NA/TZKL-rxmIGI/AAAAAAAAEyA/CA9RNH1NpIc/s400/P1060522.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I used that super extra soft fabric on the paws and ears.&nbsp; I also embroidered the eyes and nose instead of using buttons as the pattern called for.&nbsp; We don't want any babies eating any buttons off any bunnies faces, now do we?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZupS4aMct_c/TZKMg9HOjgI/AAAAAAAAEyE/EjTeh0LHCzg/s1600/P1060531.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZupS4aMct_c/TZKMg9HOjgI/AAAAAAAAEyE/EjTeh0LHCzg/s400/P1060531.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> I left the center back open to stuff it and used a small whip stitch to close it.&nbsp; And I can't wait to give it to me precious little guy. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yleX7AFjPFc/TZKNcB9tQRI/AAAAAAAAEyI/JhNSwfGT0U8/s1600/P1060527.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yleX7AFjPFc/TZKNcB9tQRI/AAAAAAAAEyI/JhNSwfGT0U8/s400/P1060527.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Right now, I'm pretty sure it will be bigger than he is... but hopefully he'll grow into dragging him around town by the ear.&nbsp; So! Do you like it, Nesters? Have you made a bunny too? I want to hear all those thoughts, so dish! &lt;3</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8300715599124715534?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-3931971366108039552011-03-29T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-29T07:00:13.045-04:00Many of you have been asking, me after seeing pics of <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">Satine</a>, "What's next?" And let me tell you, that is one very good question.&nbsp; I had my sights set on doing a wing back chair...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7UEBTZijOc/TZE_K70mZOI/AAAAAAAAExo/WWow4wI8mUg/s1600/wilshire-wingback-chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z7UEBTZijOc/TZE_K70mZOI/AAAAAAAAExo/WWow4wI8mUg/s400/wilshire-wingback-chair.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://casa-diseno-blog.com/tag/modern-home-decor/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> I was happy to watch two women in my new class tearing down two very different wing backs.&nbsp; I see how much fabric they require <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{that my wallet can't handle}</i></span> and have had some second thoughts.&nbsp; Next, some of those very same ladies in my class have started discussing starting a headboard upholstering class.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-co8CWO1OJfk/TZE_00e6DfI/AAAAAAAAExs/06eNaJ_pi4Y/s1600/blue-bedroom-1106_xlg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-co8CWO1OJfk/TZE_00e6DfI/AAAAAAAAExs/06eNaJ_pi4Y/s400/blue-bedroom-1106_xlg.jpg" width="312" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bohemianwhimsey.blogspot.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> And we've discussed right <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it.html#more">here</a> that I'm dying for a new headboard.&nbsp; We have enough people interested to start a class, and now we're just talking dates and logistics to get the ball rolling.&nbsp; But that will have to be a whooooooole other class and not just the remainder of this one.&nbsp; I started thinking about other things around my house that I could do quickly.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U41vDztxlkg/TZFBLiHVjDI/AAAAAAAAExw/zb086yyix2M/s1600/P1030840.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U41vDztxlkg/TZFBLiHVjDI/AAAAAAAAExw/zb086yyix2M/s400/P1030840.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Any of you remember <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/03/cover-it-up.html">this old ottoman DIY project</a>, when I made a slip cover?<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3rf39DFtSM/TZFBY_awIFI/AAAAAAAAEx0/fyaSwwz5SZ4/s1600/P1030848.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-G3rf39DFtSM/TZFBY_awIFI/AAAAAAAAEx0/fyaSwwz5SZ4/s400/P1030848.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I thought I could actually reupholster thing little guy but then my better judgement got through and I realized, I really want to reupholster something that is sturdy and will last me ages. Not an old Target collegiate ottoman that I can easily make a new slip cover for.&nbsp; So, I rummaged around in the garage and remembered a piece that we trash-picked before I even started thinking about taking a class! It's not in terrific shape.&nbsp; It's a little wobbly, and one of the springs is broken.&nbsp; Ironically, it's blue velvet! HA! However this time, it's a super shiny baby blue, unlike the rich navy.&nbsp; I apologize for the lack of picture but I promise I'll follow up with one shortly.&nbsp; I'll bring it to class and see what Kevin and Pamela say about it. You know, whether it's worth it or not. We shall see...<br /> <br /> So, that's my lengthy, stream of consciousness thought process that I will attempt to pass off as an answer to "What's next?"&nbsp; I guess right now it's kind of a big question mark.&nbsp; <i>In the meantime lets just enjoy being an Auntie for the first time!!!! &lt;3</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-393197136610803955?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-44416510272291635532011-03-28T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-28T07:00:13.023-04:00Today is a <i>very</i> proud day, Nesters.&nbsp; After <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">eleven weeks</a> of blogging about Satines' wild transformation from "drab to fab" I am thrilled to announce she is complete.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yDwEVj5-mb0/TY_rmB8wE3I/AAAAAAAAEw4/aizkmxeEBeA/s1600/Satine-B%2526A.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yDwEVj5-mb0/TY_rmB8wE3I/AAAAAAAAEw4/aizkmxeEBeA/s400/Satine-B%2526A.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a>While I'm out-right tickled <strike>pink</strike>&nbsp; navy that she's done-zo, let's not forget the last leg of the journey that got us here.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23n464dobok/TY_tnEx1oaI/AAAAAAAAEw8/QnA32UXQxR4/s1600/P1060476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-23n464dobok/TY_tnEx1oaI/AAAAAAAAEw8/QnA32UXQxR4/s400/P1060476.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> After all the decorative trim was complete, I had to deal with this lovely open back.&nbsp; To maintain the beautiful curve of the seat, Kevin advised me to add some more webbing before adding the fabric.&nbsp; This will help prevent any caving in.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YBzb1at9ECI/TY_vS6ETvsI/AAAAAAAAExA/D-YJ4jqV0ac/s1600/P1060477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YBzb1at9ECI/TY_vS6ETvsI/AAAAAAAAExA/D-YJ4jqV0ac/s400/P1060477.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> On top of the webbing, I added a layer of scrap fabric.&nbsp; Now, this is where function meets process.&nbsp; This additional layer of fabric is on the outside back of most furniture.&nbsp; Imagine this: you're moving a hulking couch by yourself and scooting it to the other side of the room.&nbsp; What is the first thing you do? Go to the back of the chair, lever yourself against the back and heave using your knee/hip pushing into the back of the piece.&nbsp; If it were just fabric, you might right a hole straight through.&nbsp; This is why we add an extra layer underneath! To prevent caving in and holes.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vVUko4bKtjw/TY_xVNKM4nI/AAAAAAAAExE/BszrUzixA2s/s1600/P1060484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vVUko4bKtjw/TY_xVNKM4nI/AAAAAAAAExE/BszrUzixA2s/s400/P1060484.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Here is that extra layer all stapled on and ready for cotton. Again, in an effort to keep the shape of the curve Kevin advised to add a layer of cotton.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D210FYBhxSA/TY_yOykscjI/AAAAAAAAExI/eCZXJMEJ7yw/s1600/P1060487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D210FYBhxSA/TY_yOykscjI/AAAAAAAAExI/eCZXJMEJ7yw/s400/P1060487.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> I pinned the outside back of the velvet and stapled the bottom in place.&nbsp; I knew I could not let you guys down and <i>had</i> to bring Satine home with me. So, I tacked the cambric <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{the black fabric that goes on the underneath.}</i></span> first and took her home all pinned up to blind stitched it by hand with a curved needle.&nbsp; Sadly, I was so excited.... I didn't take any pictures of the back... <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{bad blogger, Gina, BAD!}</i></span>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> So that means it just gives us more time to ogle her in her finished state....<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaHRdPD9YF4/TY_zy1w09SI/AAAAAAAAExQ/nu3sIyi_Ix0/s1600/P1060504.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OaHRdPD9YF4/TY_zy1w09SI/AAAAAAAAExQ/nu3sIyi_Ix0/s400/P1060504.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPHInhvM2W0/TY_016869yI/AAAAAAAAExU/b2WVjHnMhbQ/s1600/P1060494.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPHInhvM2W0/TY_016869yI/AAAAAAAAExU/b2WVjHnMhbQ/s400/P1060494.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x-jdX3_DXhQ/TY_07ZD_UFI/AAAAAAAAExY/qhK60fccDU8/s1600/P1060513.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-x-jdX3_DXhQ/TY_07ZD_UFI/AAAAAAAAExY/qhK60fccDU8/s400/P1060513.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WMXn9yiY6BY/TY_1Ai4LbwI/AAAAAAAAExc/4n4-JQ6LqKQ/s1600/P1060510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WMXn9yiY6BY/TY_1Ai4LbwI/AAAAAAAAExc/4n4-JQ6LqKQ/s400/P1060510.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eU78PRI2odM/TY_1PcYk6QI/AAAAAAAAExg/euas3Wjl21U/s1600/P1060514.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eU78PRI2odM/TY_1PcYk6QI/AAAAAAAAExg/euas3Wjl21U/s400/P1060514.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> So there you have it Nesters!&nbsp; Was it as drastic of a change as you would have like to have seen?&nbsp; Part of me wishes I had dressed her up in some wild <a href="http://www.marimekko.com/">Marimekko</a> print or something to make it a much more epic change.&nbsp; However, I felt like I had to keep with the nature of the silhouette and just let that stand on its own.&nbsp; Do you agree, disagree or have a different opinion all together? Oh do tell, Nesters I'm dying to hear what you've got for me! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4441651027229163553?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-46858414064478652382011-03-25T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-25T07:00:03.666-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp; Sorry for my absence yesterday... sometimes life just gets in the way of blogging! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{How </i>dare<i> it...}</i></span>&nbsp; But I made up for it with double posts on Wednesday... right?? Be it as it may, I'm back in action.&nbsp; I made a bold move last night: I am selling my good ol' bed.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SMJCYCcJcaQ/TYv2T5Zg1DI/AAAAAAAAEws/Hswzf6-p79A/s1600/P1060448.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SMJCYCcJcaQ/TYv2T5Zg1DI/AAAAAAAAEws/Hswzf6-p79A/s400/P1060448.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> I'll shamefully admit, I've been talking smack behind it's back for a while now. Like right <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/07/headboard-doubts.html">here</a>... and right <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/not-quite-resolution.html">here</a>...&nbsp; and, of course, <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-like-loathe.html">here</a>.&nbsp; But, like when I sold my first junker of a car <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{1987 Plymouth Sundance}</i></span>&nbsp; I was happy to see it go... until I saw it go.&nbsp; To some high school <i>boy</i> no less... I'm sure he didn't love Speed Racer like I did... &lt;3<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SzRUrSVoJEI/TYv5AeJ_cKI/AAAAAAAAEw0/VRK1nHyTWqY/s1600/87-90_Plymouth_Sundance_coupe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="232" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-SzRUrSVoJEI/TYv5AeJ_cKI/AAAAAAAAEw0/VRK1nHyTWqY/s400/87-90_Plymouth_Sundance_coupe.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> I posted the ad on Craigslist last night.&nbsp; Now I may not have seen my bed frame go yet, but just by clicking that "publish" button that gave me a little twinge in the pit of my stomach.&nbsp; For any of you local Bostonian readers are interested. <a href="http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/fuo/2284934538.html">Click here to check out the post.</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2IzOJd9Suvc/TYv4KZCOLdI/AAAAAAAAEww/Annbg1ypKg0/s1600/Picture+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2IzOJd9Suvc/TYv4KZCOLdI/AAAAAAAAEww/Annbg1ypKg0/s640/Picture+3.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> &nbsp; <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Can you tell I get way too sentimentally attached to things?&nbsp; I swear I'm part hoarder.&nbsp; I guess we'll see how long it takes to get an interested party.&nbsp; Maybe I shouldn't be remorseful yet.&nbsp; I may be stuck with it for a while still.&nbsp; I have yet to break it down and set up the new one, but that is going to happen within the next few days.&nbsp; I'll get my sweat on and do some reorganizing of the under- bed storage while I'm there too.&nbsp; In a small apartment you have to utilize all the space you've got!&nbsp; So, hell, why not kill two birds with one stone!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> Well Nesters, that's about it for me this week!&nbsp; I hope you all have a super, terrific, wonderful, stupendous weekend.&nbsp; Maybe... just maybe, by the time we're back on Monday... I<i> might</i> be an Auntie..... we'll just have to wait and see! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4685841406447865238?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-77759101303932533042011-03-23T10:38:00.000-04:002011-03-23T10:38:13.334-04:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0X1yrkTTrHo/TYoFYkJaS6I/AAAAAAAAEwo/6vCKgl-C2eY/s1600/elizabeth+taylor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" r6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0X1yrkTTrHo/TYoFYkJaS6I/AAAAAAAAEwo/6vCKgl-C2eY/s400/elizabeth+taylor.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://strandedpearl.tumblr.com/">via</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/24/movies/elizabeth-taylor-obituary.html?pagewanted=2&amp;_r=1&amp;hp">Goodbye Dame Elizabeth. 1932-2011</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7775910130393253304?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-59897701223606494942011-03-23T07:00:00.001-04:002011-03-23T07:00:09.472-04:00Heya Nesters!!&nbsp; The idea of today is a super exciting one for me.&nbsp; Why?&nbsp; Well remember the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/baby-shower-reveal.html">baby shower</a> I threw for my brother, Joe, and SIL, Molly? Today, my nephew is due to arrive on the planet and blinking, step into the sun.&nbsp; There is more to see than has ever been seen. More to do than has ever been done.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://3.gvt0.com/vi/vX07j9SDFcc/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vX07j9SDFcc&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vX07j9SDFcc&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>&nbsp;Oh wait... That's the Lion King. Wrong species. Well lion, or human I'm due to be an Auntie today. Whether it happens or not is up to Mother Nature.&nbsp; But in the mean time I have found some pretty freakin' awesome <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and wayyyy out of my price range}</i></span> gifts I imagine giving the little man to make him a little more mobile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sorv9N7noys/TYlblLOCQwI/AAAAAAAAEwY/vf5tWde7ceE/s1600/1319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-sorv9N7noys/TYlblLOCQwI/AAAAAAAAEwY/vf5tWde7ceE/s400/1319.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nauticalluxuries.com/php/detail.php?id=1319&amp;sc=55">Nautical Luxuries</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <br /> Arrrr matey! I think I'd need to get him an eye patch and pet parrot to go with this one.&nbsp; Perhaps it's slightly too aggressive for that one...<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TWEC480udM8/TYlcL5VBT0I/AAAAAAAAEwc/phLMN2dDcd0/s1600/10129-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-TWEC480udM8/TYlcL5VBT0I/AAAAAAAAEwc/phLMN2dDcd0/s400/10129-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nauticalluxuries.com/php/detail.php?id=10129">Nautical Luxuries</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Now this one is making me think a little more Gilligan.&nbsp; Perhaps I would get him an infant Maryann for this one?<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-svw-lcnLYEQ/TYlcspu9t7I/AAAAAAAAEwg/bwYsHSqfJc8/s1600/netkidswear_2143_808525571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-svw-lcnLYEQ/TYlcspu9t7I/AAAAAAAAEwg/bwYsHSqfJc8/s400/netkidswear_2143_808525571.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.netkidswear.com/polcarkidped.html">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table>We could most definitely play a serious game of "cops and robbers" with this one! I love that its the vintage look. At Matt and I's favorite <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-mans-trash.html">Flea Market</a> we saw a few different kinds of these... Oh I think we'll make a trip back there shortly! <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jg8vgMAYnAY/TYldeEZCdAI/AAAAAAAAEwk/qfCz9SqJ5XQ/s1600/5799.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-jg8vgMAYnAY/TYldeEZCdAI/AAAAAAAAEwk/qfCz9SqJ5XQ/s400/5799.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://meta-dad.com/2008/04/29/red-retro-trike/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Now is this <i>not</i> the way cooler version of the Radio Flyer? Come on. This is as bad-ass as a toddler can get.<br /> <br /> I realize I'm getting a smidge ahead of myself and that all of these things are at least a couple of years away.&nbsp; But an Auntie can dream can't she? I'll be sure to let you all see some adorable auntie/nephew time as soon as he gets here.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> *looks at watch*</i></span> When ever that may be.&nbsp; Any of you guys about to be Aunts <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Auntie if you're from New England}</i></span> for the first time too?&nbsp; Or that just became an Aunt for the first time? Any advice for a novice!?&nbsp; I'm so excited!!&nbsp; &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5989770122360649494?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-3635121536046407392011-03-22T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-22T07:00:07.979-04:00Hey Nesters! Since the next <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">upholstery class</a> post may be the last post about Satine for quite some time, I thought we could bid her adieu by getting to who "Satine" really is on the inside.&nbsp;&nbsp; Except I suppose, since you watched me tear it down to the frame-work, we all know exactly whats <i>really</i> on the inside.&nbsp; But let me <strike>be weird and personify her</strike> take a stroll down ficticious memory lane and see how she started out, only to reintroduce you to next Monday as our newly made over, uber chic gal.&nbsp; So let's delve in, shall we?<br /> <br /> Who was Satine before..... <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lV2es32GnUk/TYfst0KANDI/AAAAAAAAEwI/IGqUik8gUvc/s1600/Kidman-%2526-Satine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lV2es32GnUk/TYfst0KANDI/AAAAAAAAEwI/IGqUik8gUvc/s400/Kidman-%2526-Satine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a name='more'></a><span style="font-size: small;">&nbsp;</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">At first, I thought she was a seedy relic; a dusty version of what looked like it once was a provocative piece in the salon of a brothel.&nbsp; Hence the name <a href="http://www.imdb.com/character/ch0004200/">Satine</a>, a French "courtesan" played by Nicole Kidman in the 2001 musical hit <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0203009/">Moulin Rouge</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was faded magenta velvet, with buttons and boxy seams galore.&nbsp; Not to mention her disheveled, ornate gimping.&nbsp; She just had too much going on for her own good.&nbsp; That, my friends, is what made her the perfect candidate for the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058385/">My Fair Lady</a> treatment.&nbsp; She was in for a <i>fabulous</i> make over.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://1.gvt0.com/vi/uVmU3iANbgk/0.jpg"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uVmU3iANbgk&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uVmU3iANbgk&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>&nbsp;Oh shoot, did I just admit to you my affinity for mid-century musicals? Ratz!</i></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">I peeled the layers of crusty fabric and cotton to reveal her bare bones. Just the wood frame and springs. And suddenly she was again this beautiful piece. All those ugly clothes weren't covering up her beauty anymore.&nbsp; We got to see that deep down inside... she really was stunning.</span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M0PNjvhRnuM/TYfz6OnNeCI/AAAAAAAAEwM/DpROcpy0dQc/s1600/framework-Satine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-M0PNjvhRnuM/TYfz6OnNeCI/AAAAAAAAEwM/DpROcpy0dQc/s400/framework-Satine.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;">I couldn't deny her origins and with the final decision of sticking with her original fabrication of velvet, we paid homage to her past.&nbsp; The color choice was to enhance the silhouette and curve of the back.&nbsp; I thought it would look regal.&nbsp; Little did I anticipate that it would turn out looking much more nautical.&nbsp; Very much like the lounge chair in an elegant captains quarters. </span><br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><br /> </span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cBzhxtd3dIk/TYf-kwGpNQI/AAAAAAAAEwQ/7GwW8CBwSjk/s1600/nautical-satine-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cBzhxtd3dIk/TYf-kwGpNQI/AAAAAAAAEwQ/7GwW8CBwSjk/s400/nautical-satine-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> By adding buttons and decorative nails, it's like spicing her up with some accessories, as I would with any of my own outfits. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Don't you love <a href="http://www.jewelsfile.com/marni-jewelry/marni-shows-femme-charm-in-brass-chain-link-flower-necklace">this</a> necklace?! Swoon!}</i></span><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLtZgXjOpK4/TYgBtBA6RGI/AAAAAAAAEwU/IXU75HJGwLY/s1600/decorative-trim.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oLtZgXjOpK4/TYgBtBA6RGI/AAAAAAAAEwU/IXU75HJGwLY/s400/decorative-trim.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> Now I'm left to just put the last finishing touches on her.&nbsp; It's almost like doing her hair and make up. The outfit's on it, now we're just polishin' 'er up!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Now it's just a matter of time before I get to show you guys the official reveal! So exciting! So, riddle me this: Am I the only psycho that personifies their pieces that they create? To me they all have a personality and a history and deserve their own little made up back story.&nbsp; I find it to be a fun exercise while I'm working. Or maybe I just have a totally overactive imagination...&nbsp; You tell me, am I totally nuts-o? Or at least, are you nuts-o too?&nbsp; Happy Tuesday, Nesters!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-363512153604640739?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-30600266666771274772011-03-21T07:00:00.002-04:002011-03-21T07:00:03.153-04:00Heya Nesters.&nbsp; I can't believe I've already been posting about <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">Satine</a> for 10 weeks! Totally wild, right?&nbsp; I just can't wait to get her all dressed up and into a space to see her in all her velvety glory. I know <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/upholstery-class-week-9.html">last week</a> you guys were all so sweet to tell me that my post was not boring. This week I will rival last weeks boredom! I kept hammering away this week, completing the nail head trim.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_hooBxD4wog/TYZ0lPSvAEI/AAAAAAAAEvI/hUawyYbYqMc/s1600/P1060437.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-_hooBxD4wog/TYZ0lPSvAEI/AAAAAAAAEvI/hUawyYbYqMc/s400/P1060437.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a>I was so proud that I really got the hang of the nails.&nbsp; If the first side took about 3.5 hours to complete, the second side took about an hour. Talk about a learning curve!! I used nearly an entire HUGE box of <a href="http://shop.vendio.com/fabricandsupply/item/2028551009/?s=1300607762">French Natural</a> decorative nails. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{See that cardboard box on the table? Yeah that was full when I started. And at this point there are probably 20 left... whoops!}</i></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CKdHxuK5o0Y/TYZ26RD414I/AAAAAAAAEvM/2olL7-aPXPk/s1600/P1060440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CKdHxuK5o0Y/TYZ26RD414I/AAAAAAAAEvM/2olL7-aPXPk/s400/P1060440.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/upholstery-class-week-9.html">Last week</a> I described the top curve as the most "fun" I must admit... the front curve <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{by the seat}</i></span> was by far the most difficult.&nbsp; I had to call in the expert for some help on a couple of those nails that were stubborn.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PXiLAzgxHno/TYZ36FuZECI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/Ns2fCBwdj5U/s1600/P1060441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PXiLAzgxHno/TYZ36FuZECI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/Ns2fCBwdj5U/s320/P1060441.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Pretty sweet, right?&nbsp; I love the brass finish against the navy.&nbsp; I can't help but think it looks nautical and like some fabulous chair from a Captain's quarters.&nbsp; And I'm not sure I made this clean in my "how to" but the panels of fabric on each side is being 100% held on by the decorative tacks.<br /> <br /> <i>"So what's left, Gina? Get off your hieney and finish her already!"</i> you ask? In my next class I will have to hand stitch some transition lines.&nbsp; Add the cambric on the bottom and I cant forget about adding the outside back to hide all of the innards from the frame and the buttons.&nbsp; Hopefully I'll be taking Satine home with me by the end of next class! I can't wait to show you all the final B&amp;A!&nbsp; Hooray!&nbsp; Stay tuned next Monday for that one!&nbsp; In the meantime, enjoy your Monday, Nesters! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-3060026666677127477?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-44039290622553693502011-03-18T14:38:00.003-04:002011-03-18T14:39:35.892-04:00<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RMf1MNF0VrQ/TYOmnNfd52I/AAAAAAAAEvE/CtzKlTYtU_c/s1600/forjapanwithlove_blog1.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RMf1MNF0VrQ/TYOmnNfd52I/AAAAAAAAEvE/CtzKlTYtU_c/s640/forjapanwithlove_blog1.gif" width="352" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.forjapanwithlove.com/">http://www.forjapanwithlove.com/</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4403929062255369350?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-15707456984955928032011-03-17T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-17T07:00:17.246-04:00<div class="ii gt" id=":ae"><div id=":af"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><div style="text-align: left;"> Happy St. Paddy's Day Nesters!&nbsp; All one quarter of my heritage is celebrating today's very green day.&nbsp; I hope you will too! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Responsibly of course!}</i></span> With Winter coming to a close, there are few things I will miss about the doldrums of the season.&nbsp; The perma-cold hands, the bundled up, motion preventing layers, sitting in a freezing car, waiting for it to warm up… none of those are fun, however… they do make me reach for a nice hot cuppa tea like <i>nothing else</i>.&nbsp; I've talked about my romance with kettles <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/10/tealicious.html">here</a>.&nbsp; But that really is just what aids my tea habit.&nbsp; I love tea. &nbsp;I drink it almost every day <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{on the extra sleepy days, I reach for the coffee instead}</i></span>&nbsp; Specifically, Mr. and Mrs., Earl and Lady Grey.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <i>{With two lumps of sugar and a dollop of low fat milk please!}</i></span>&nbsp; And I've always, <i>ALWAYS</i> wanted to have a garden tea party.&nbsp; I'm not entirely sure if it's the "tea" part or the bite sized treats or the ultra feminine ambiance… but I am <i>dying</i> to have one!&nbsp; So I am having one right…. now.&nbsp; Since I have no lush garden, nor any specific occasion, it will remain a virtual tea party. &nbsp;So, welcome! And with pinkies a-waggin' I say "CHEERS!" and let's indulge in these glorious shots of whimsy and splendiferous summertime… </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glce2u1w0&amp;zw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="" class="media" galleryimg="no" id="fullSizedImage" src="http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb19/spokes1979/tea-party-vintage.jpg" style="height: 400px; width: 315px;" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://atomicteaparty.blogspotcom/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><a name='more'></a> <div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.4&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcepup33&amp;zw" height="400" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.4&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcepup33&amp;zw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="326" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.weddingwindow.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Green, green green!&nbsp; In honor of today's holiday perhaps? Instead of using the classic white porcelain, this hostess with the most-ess decided to go for a more rustic earthenware tea set to give added color to those delightful shabby chic white table.&nbsp; What a smart cookie!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.5&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glceribk4&amp;zw" height="298" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.5&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glceribk4&amp;zw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.greenweddingshoes.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"> </div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><div class="MsoNormal">This couple make my heart melt. How sweet do they look? And the green and pink baby whoopie pies, perfectly stacked on the crisp white double tiered cup cake stand. <i>*swoon*</i> I love the soft, effortless sweetness of this whole set up.&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf5915d76c7d8&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcet1g70&amp;zw" height="266" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf5915d76c7d8&amp;attid=0.1&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcet1g70&amp;zw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://natheefah.wordpress.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Another effortlessly, preciously <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{yet perfectly}</i></span> mismatched tablescape.&nbsp; From the table cloths, to the chairs to the shapes of the tables!&nbsp; In looking at them all individually could have been boring or "blah" but this just proves that styles correctly, you can make such simple home goods a special setting all its own.&nbsp; Now let's not downplay the amazing pastel roses and the paper goods that are the absolute perfect finishing touches.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://draft.blogger.com/goog_1427879699"><img alt="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcemy6f2&amp;zw" height="400" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/?ui=2&amp;ik=a96f55f340&amp;view=att&amp;th=12ebf4a8d29109ee&amp;attid=0.3&amp;disp=inline&amp;realattid=f_glcemy6f2&amp;zw" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="341" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://weddinginspirasi.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal">Excuse me now, but Matt and I <i>must</i> go lap up our tea in our Hall-of-Gilt-and-Bling while it's still piping hot! &nbsp;I just hope my embarrassingly large ruffled dress doesn’t get in the way of sipping my tea! &nbsp;Ta-ra, Nesters! I'll see you back here tomorrow!&nbsp;</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /> </div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><b><span style="color: #38761d;">And have a wonderful St. Patricks Day! </span></b></i></div></div><br /> <div lang="EN-US" link="blue" vlink="purple"> </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-1570745698495592803?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-54496974055001947182011-03-16T07:00:00.002-04:002011-03-16T07:00:12.000-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp; I have this bad habit of having crushes on inanimate objects. A long time ago I told you about the crush I had on a <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/04/well-hello-again-sorry-that-i-had-to.html">hutch</a>.&nbsp; I've had crushes on many articles of clothes or even entire stores worth of clothes.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*cough*</i> <b>Anthro</b> <i>*cough, cough*</i></span>&nbsp; Usually they are unrequited crushes that never amount to much.&nbsp; I am hutchless and without the entire stock of Anthropologie dresses.&nbsp; Alas, the crushes keep rolling in. This time 'round, I have an Etsy crush.<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;">Meet <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/LoveSugar">Love Sugar.</a> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uI516K_oVg8/TYAkW76vwjI/AAAAAAAAEu0/-qszCQW3BZ4/s1600/il_570xN.192429747.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uI516K_oVg8/TYAkW76vwjI/AAAAAAAAEu0/-qszCQW3BZ4/s400/il_570xN.192429747.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61687755/cherie-darling-owl-8-x-10-print">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <a name='more'></a>&nbsp;Love Sugar are an awesome husband and wife duo of amazing artist, Nicole and Jimmy, that decided to team up in 2009 to launch their joint Etsy site.&nbsp; Their work is sweet and simple and makes my heart go *thump*thump*.<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85SbuUHvzg4/TYAlohWUebI/AAAAAAAAEu4/wBEqDz1lK6M/s1600/il_570xN.160407785.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-85SbuUHvzg4/TYAlohWUebI/AAAAAAAAEu4/wBEqDz1lK6M/s400/il_570xN.160407785.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/52124115/im-sew-very-happy-11-x-14-print">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhupCNZF4Hw/TYAl4XgxV0I/AAAAAAAAEu8/3Wv2nz_8vF8/s1600/il_570xN.224176585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bhupCNZF4Hw/TYAl4XgxV0I/AAAAAAAAEu8/3Wv2nz_8vF8/s400/il_570xN.224176585.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69327902/my-heart-belongs-to-you-in-gray-and">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rApbKHA_nq0/TYAmk7hG74I/AAAAAAAAEvA/F340bLKExY8/s1600/il_570xN.194379077.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rApbKHA_nq0/TYAmk7hG74I/AAAAAAAAEvA/F340bLKExY8/s400/il_570xN.194379077.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62269482/hello-i-love-you-brick-red-11-x-14-print">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Aside from being oh-so-endearing, the prints are also oh-so-reasonably priced.&nbsp; Ranging from $14 to $28 these delightful goodies for your walls are inexpensive enough for even us renters to afford.&nbsp; I'm still undecided which one is going to make a home in my nest.&nbsp; You'll just have to wait and see.&nbsp; In the meantime, go ahead over <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/LoveSugar?ref=ls_profile">Love Sugar</a> and decide what's your favorite??&nbsp; They also have an awesome blog so skip over <a href="http://www.lovesugardesign.com/">here</a> to check that out too! <br /> <br /> And don't forget to head over to <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it.html">yesterdays post</a>! I'm taking a poll on which bed/art set up to go for in my bedroom. Stop by and leave your opinion!&nbsp; &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5449697405500194718?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-62529131545439548632011-03-15T07:00:00.000-04:002011-03-15T07:00:17.333-04:00However, if it<i> is</i>.... you probably should fix it.&nbsp; As we saw in <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-like-loathe.html">my bedroom,</a> I need to fix that heinous issue that's happening over my head when I snuggle up every night --That's right!&nbsp; I'm talkin' about the bed frame and the framed poster over my bed.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7RR6YwVgUU/TW2pZ6XeslI/AAAAAAAAErU/fVksJpabbO0/s1600/P1050066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Z7RR6YwVgUU/TW2pZ6XeslI/AAAAAAAAErU/fVksJpabbO0/s400/P1050066.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> Let's figure out how to fix it, shall we? Well first, I need to remove two things: the bed frame and the poster.&nbsp; Yep, you guessed it! I'm going to sell that bed frame.&nbsp; I'll post the craigslist URL when I do, just in case any of you local Nesters want to give it a happy new home.&nbsp; I don't hate the frame at all. I think its perfect for the room I used to have and for the vision I used to have for this room.&nbsp; But now it's become a bit too girlie and I'm going for a smidge more modern in here. <br /> <br /> To achieve that more modern look, as I've discussed before, I want to make an upholstered headboard.&nbsp; And now I need to figure out what to put over or next to- it, if anything at all! So lets take a look at some options and figure out what needs to be happening in my boudoir all together, k?&nbsp; So seriously, this is where you guys come in.&nbsp; I'm going to give numbers for each picture and <b>I want you all to leave a comment with your vote for you fave and what you'd like to see in my house</b>. And I'll <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{probably "we" really since I always drag Matt on my shopping hunts}</i></span> make it happen.&nbsp; Alrighty, Nesters here... we... go...<br /> <b><i><br /> </i></b><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Number One</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tBz4sJcKQUY/TX7C6q61OSI/AAAAAAAAEuc/UfEmkjmunFY/s1600/picture-19-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tBz4sJcKQUY/TX7C6q61OSI/AAAAAAAAEuc/UfEmkjmunFY/s400/picture-19-1.png" width="341" />\</a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keep it simple.&nbsp; Either white canvases or mirrors hanging from ribbons.<b><i><br /> </i></b></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>*** </i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>Number Two</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2DuCONlzt5g/TX7DWvbRzfI/AAAAAAAAEug/JE98GWIGQxo/s1600/4d835967fc4d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2DuCONlzt5g/TX7DWvbRzfI/AAAAAAAAEug/JE98GWIGQxo/s400/4d835967fc4d.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nada over the bed, just make a really amazing shape to the headboard and let it stand on its own!</td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>*** </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Number Three</b></i></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8fysPfsF8Zs/TX7Dtc7VuPI/AAAAAAAAEuk/IV_mSiPp5iM/s1600/e2a99806218d.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8fysPfsF8Zs/TX7Dtc7VuPI/AAAAAAAAEuk/IV_mSiPp5iM/s400/e2a99806218d.jpg" width="377" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maybe with the right modern, clean lined headboard the poster wouldn't look too shabby after all.</td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>&nbsp; ***</b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Number Four</b></i></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GWtKlyQDtic/TX7EKVWabRI/AAAAAAAAEuo/nzY0Mf0B390/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GWtKlyQDtic/TX7EKVWabRI/AAAAAAAAEuo/nzY0Mf0B390/s400/images.jpg" width="309" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Make the headboard dramatically high and add longer narrower art above it.&nbsp;</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /> </td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>*** </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>Number Five</b></i></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KZgJ3yFA354/TX7Ehz8kh0I/AAAAAAAAEus/zRc5ALgtACc/s1600/ohome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KZgJ3yFA354/TX7Ehz8kh0I/AAAAAAAAEus/zRc5ALgtACc/s400/ohome.jpg" width="335" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remember this guy from<a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/one-mans-trash.html"> the other day?</a> I could use my Federal Mirror over the bed with no headboard.<i><b><br /> </b></i></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>*** </b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b>&nbsp;Number Six</b></i></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2P4ZwOLKs5g/TX7FEZZpegI/AAAAAAAAEuw/64WgvngAK4I/s1600/hbx-romantic-mdcabrol-bed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="312" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2P4ZwOLKs5g/TX7FEZZpegI/AAAAAAAAEuw/64WgvngAK4I/s400/hbx-romantic-mdcabrol-bed.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Get rid of the two white mirrors along with the poster and add a third gallery wall.</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> Alright, guys... let 'er rip!! I want to hear which room you would choose and why. And lets be real. They're all totally awesome.&nbsp;&nbsp; I would be happy with any one of them.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: small;"><i>Which reminds me: Unfortunately these are all from fabulous designers around the blogosphere and I made the mistake of not noting the URL's when I added them to my inspiration folder!! Argh!! So, if this is your design please add a comment or shoot me an email and I'll give you 100% credit. I am a HUUUGE fan of giving credit when credit is due. And holy cow is it due for all these fab rooms. </i></span><br /> <br /> I can't wait to hear what you all have to say!! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-6252913154543954863?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-79975886181906873472011-03-14T07:00:00.002-04:002011-03-14T07:00:08.086-04:00Heya Nesters!&nbsp; Is everyone extra sleepy this Monday morning, thanks to Springing forward yesterday morning?&nbsp; I know I am.&nbsp; If you're an regular at visiting TN you'll know about <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">Satine</a>. Shes my awesome swing chair that I'm reupholstering in a class and imposing on you a weekly update.&nbsp; Shes coming along slowly but surely.&nbsp; I wish I could just work away for an entire day and get her done!! Alas... the studio where class is held is the only really conducive place to work on her. Ho-hum.&nbsp; Anyhoo, this weeks update, I fear, is exciting for me but may prove slightly boring for you all. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ILQY5rubCz4/TXzMt-5NuSI/AAAAAAAAEt8/-v3sfC7Qv7g/s1600/P1060381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ILQY5rubCz4/TXzMt-5NuSI/AAAAAAAAEt8/-v3sfC7Qv7g/s400/P1060381.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/upholstery-class-week-85.html">Last week</a>, I began the long journey of nail head trim. And boy-o-boy what a journey it has been. I smacked myself in the face with a pair of pliers and just could not get the swing of the tack hammer under control enough to get those damn nails in. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l48VORbJ2Wg/TXRLeZAVMVI/AAAAAAAAEtE/meUaHvxrMTs/s1600/P1060312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l48VORbJ2Wg/TXRLeZAVMVI/AAAAAAAAEtE/meUaHvxrMTs/s400/P1060312.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> &nbsp;As soon as I got in my car and drove away, I wanted to turn around and go back and get it right!&nbsp; So, I was anxious to get back to the action!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5ER77BwlY4/TXzQAHnS_XI/AAAAAAAAEuA/ekqP5XlGUoo/s1600/P1060377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m5ER77BwlY4/TXzQAHnS_XI/AAAAAAAAEuA/ekqP5XlGUoo/s400/P1060377.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I had gotten a smidge further than I had last week.&nbsp; I was getting just as frustrated as last week when Kevin cut in and showed me again the technique of how to hammer.&nbsp; And it finally clicked.&nbsp; I even got a congratulatory high five from Kevin!&nbsp;<br /> <br /> So here's what I learned: First- be sure you have the correct type of magnetic tack hammer. <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xCHb9S7q6Tg/TXzQ2FK1keI/AAAAAAAAEuE/WrOPTPBphpc/s1600/images-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="203" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-xCHb9S7q6Tg/TXzQ2FK1keI/AAAAAAAAEuE/WrOPTPBphpc/s400/images-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://tackhammers.us/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> There are different kinds of tack hammers.&nbsp; This is one specifically for upholstery and the round, metal tips give it the advantage.&nbsp; There are ones that look exactly like this but have plastic tips.&nbsp; But those tips chip away with use and become an uneven surface and are difficult to use.<br /> <br /> Next, you have to grip the hammer high up towards the metal part and use short, strong strikes and pause in between each. That's where I was really going awry.&nbsp; I was wildly hammering away, hitting the nails a million times and never stopping to assess where I needed to hit it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Since the nail head trim has a domed surface as a target, if you don't hit it directly at the center, you will bend it and have to start over again! <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yWfNNyrI5hk/TXzUdN3tMzI/AAAAAAAAEuI/lQX5BBuiwN0/s1600/ori__1156705682_1084739_Screenshot_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-yWfNNyrI5hk/TXzUdN3tMzI/AAAAAAAAEuI/lQX5BBuiwN0/s200/ori__1156705682_1084739_Screenshot_10.jpg" width="120" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://antiques.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> I only did that about a thousand times, resulting in my pile of reject nails.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZixlEK7CQ0/TXzVUiqUrJI/AAAAAAAAEuM/Jcj3grszqtg/s1600/P1060388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wZixlEK7CQ0/TXzVUiqUrJI/AAAAAAAAEuM/Jcj3grszqtg/s320/P1060388.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Of course this doesn't include the two dozen that I lost on the floor.&nbsp; Three hours later, I had almost the entire left side of the chair done!<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29ByRGO1QuA/TXzWKB8CLCI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/p0XSMdTt9wA/s1600/P1060386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-29ByRGO1QuA/TXzWKB8CLCI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/p0XSMdTt9wA/s400/P1060386.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V4AP_bxX00I/TXzWYx7Q4FI/AAAAAAAAEuU/5_T6Mra3-14/s1600/P1060385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V4AP_bxX00I/TXzWYx7Q4FI/AAAAAAAAEuU/5_T6Mra3-14/s400/P1060385.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> The most fun part was the curve at the top.&nbsp; It was harder, since there was so much fabric and cotton in a small space that sometimes it didn't actually hit wood and you would be able to just pull it right out! But I dug right in there and made sure those puppies were in there and weren't going ANYWHERE.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QDxazevlGlA/TXzXJ3z2fHI/AAAAAAAAEuY/HFIlK5h2csI/s1600/P1060381.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QDxazevlGlA/TXzXJ3z2fHI/AAAAAAAAEuY/HFIlK5h2csI/s400/P1060381.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> And that's about it, Nesters.&nbsp; I told you this week was going to be boring! I was really proud of myself for mastering the trim.&nbsp; Now that I know how to do it my speed has picked up and will continue to as I keep practicing. So maybe by next week, I will blow through the remainder of the nail head trim, add the back and cambric and be done!! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Wishful thinking}</i></span><br /> <br /> What do you guys think? Have any of you done nail head trim, one by tedious one? Share your experience!! It sure makes me re-think making a headboard with nail head trim!&nbsp; Hope you all have a very happy Monday, Nesters! &lt;3<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-7997588618190687347?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-52589406792421597382011-03-11T07:00:00.002-05:002011-03-11T08:09:04.112-05:00Heya Nesters! May I start off by saying a hearty TGIF to you all!&nbsp; Spring is right around the corner and&nbsp; so is Easter! And you know what Easter means.... BASKETS! I have a problem with baskets. I love them. Particularly if they are dark brown and/or have handles. I am a total "basket case"!&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{I crack myself up!}</i></span><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/1FxxHuIwY0A/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/1FxxHuIwY0A&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/1FxxHuIwY0A&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br /> <br /> &nbsp;Oh hello 1994!... Nice to see you again... I've missed you! <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> &nbsp; But there <i>is</i> a caveat: I will only get one if they are cheap enough.&nbsp; Sometimes I can be really stingy with spending money since, well... I don't have much, so baskets <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{which despite their function, seem frivolous to me}</i></span> fall into that category.&nbsp; I'm in the market for baskets thanks to the <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/12/diy-project-girlie-bookshelf.html">white bookshelf makeover</a> and <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/diy-projects-happily-leather-after.html">cushion addition</a>. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TVK2tAlBtvI/AAAAAAAAElw/uhLy3MTE3OI/s1600/P1060167.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HMnmAXT8bdc/TVK2tAlBtvI/AAAAAAAAElw/uhLy3MTE3OI/s400/P1060167.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> See all that nasty clutter? Yuck.&nbsp; I hate.&nbsp; I was ready for a change and just happened to be poking around Target just a few weeks back, and put two of <a href="http://www.target.com/Target-Home-Small-Milk-Crate/dp/B0037UP8QQ/ref=sr_1_48?ie=UTF8&amp;id=Target%20Home%20Small%20Milk%20Crate&amp;node=1038576%7C1287991011&amp;searchView=grid5&amp;searchSize=90&amp;keywords=basket&amp;searchPage=2&amp;searchNodeID=1038576%7C1287991011&amp;sr=1-48&amp;searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&amp;searchRank=price&amp;frombrowse=0&amp;qid=1299804245">these milk crates</a> in my cart.&nbsp; They were modern and I liked that they were square.&nbsp; The metal frame made them feel pretty sturdy.&nbsp; Not too shabby.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZWpCvAYDaOU/TXlyWu-5CaI/AAAAAAAAEto/OSP3FTLxzl0/s1600/51etUGj7ueL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-ZWpCvAYDaOU/TXlyWu-5CaI/AAAAAAAAEto/OSP3FTLxzl0/s1600/51etUGj7ueL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><br /> After a lap around the store and some pre-purchase buyers remorse, I put them back.&nbsp; They were still $12.99 a piece. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{They're on sale for $9.99 each now.}</i></span> Twenty four dollars for two baskets? Really? Does that seem a little steep to anyone else? I knew I could do better.&nbsp; I wasn't worried. I knew they would find a happy home with some wealthy family.&nbsp; And like I said before, it is basket season! Easter and Spring bring them out like a tidal wave, I was bound to find the right fit for me.&nbsp; Though, most of them look a little more like this...<br /> <br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8GYs-8dLnco/TXl10c2DtYI/AAAAAAAAEts/F3WGZf-2q1I/s1600/431-043_large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8GYs-8dLnco/TXl10c2DtYI/AAAAAAAAEts/F3WGZf-2q1I/s320/431-043_large.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://centurynovelty.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> I made a trek to my favorite place, The Christmas Tree Shop.&nbsp; Low and behold, on the top shelf sat three baskets with glistening rays of light shining behind it and a choir started singing the Hallelujah Chorus.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://2.gvt0.com/vi/skgrFTu6KTI/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/skgrFTu6KTI&fs=1&source=uds" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF" /><embed width="320" height="266" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/skgrFTu6KTI&fs=1&source=uds" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object></div><br /> <br /> Risking life and limb by climbing up the shelves, <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Aren't you surprised that my towering 5' stature couldn't reach?}</i></span> I landed on solid ground with all three in hand.&nbsp; Then the moment of truth: I took a peek at the price tag: $6.99. Oh that's right. I took home all three baskets for pennies over $20.&nbsp; I got three for the price of two Target ones and, frankly, I think they're cuter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GLoLAbU6NVs/TXl3c7t-SMI/AAAAAAAAEtw/o8vpFSri8Rg/s1600/P1060395.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GLoLAbU6NVs/TXl3c7t-SMI/AAAAAAAAEtw/o8vpFSri8Rg/s400/P1060395.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I love the little leather handles and they a cute, feminine shape. They fit perfectly in each space. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GN2Bz5tX4Ow/TXl4pnWdWOI/AAAAAAAAEt0/_1tgprkJi4M/s1600/P1060399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-GN2Bz5tX4Ow/TXl4pnWdWOI/AAAAAAAAEt0/_1tgprkJi4M/s400/P1060399.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> And they also look great with the brown of the leather cushion and I also unearthed an old dark brown jewelry box that works perfectly! Now all my junk is masked for the most part. Sure you can see some things peeking out there but that's okay. As long as they're wrangled.&nbsp; I do <i>live</i> here after all. As much as I loved amazingly styled rooms for magazines I always think, "But who can live in a house like that?" I'm just keepin' it real for you guys! Oh and that third basket? Hasn't found a permanent home yet, but I have a few ideas for it... Stay tuned for that one! <br /> <br /> So there you have it, Nesters! I finally fixed up my little white bookcase! What do you think? Do you have a weird thing with baskets like I do? Or are you a stingy basket shopper, too?&nbsp; Let us know you're thoughts! We're all waiting to hear from you!&nbsp; <br /> <br /> <i>Have a wonderful weekend!! I'll see you all back here on Monday with <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">Satine's</a> latest and greatest! &lt;3</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5258940679242159738?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-85413868252628081792011-03-10T07:00:00.001-05:002011-03-10T07:00:21.523-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">Heya Nesters!! I just want start off with a special thanks Roeshel over at <a href="http://www.thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/">The DIY Show Off </a>who was so kind enough to feature me <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and some other lucky bloggers}</i></span> on <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/03/rescuing-furniture.html">yesterdays post</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="The DIY Show Off" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Ydn4kd0aaEY/SvO1EQ53tuI/AAAAAAAABt0/h5tFf_uXQiY/S990-R/DIY+Blog+button.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love her blog.&nbsp; She's got her very own DIY community over there and I know I <i>LOVE</i> to see what others are working on and now, to think that she added not one, not two but THREE of my projects on there! I am totally blown away.&nbsp; So take a peek right <a href="http://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/2011/03/rescuing-furniture.html">here</a> and check out all the other amazing projects! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-8541386825262808179?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-59031694739023143022011-03-09T07:00:00.002-05:002011-03-09T07:00:15.231-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">Heya Nesters! I know it's Wednesday and it's going to be a long one.&nbsp; But lets rise against the doldrums and enjoy some eye candy.&nbsp; Shall we? I <i>just had</i> to share with you guys this amazing room designed by <a href="http://www.kendallwilkinson.com/home">Kendall Wilkinson</a> for <a href="http://www.traditionalhome.com/">Traditional Home</a>.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iut64_C0PAY/TXbx1vnGKGI/AAAAAAAAEtg/ERmGmBrGIHw/s1600/BedroomDesign18.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iut64_C0PAY/TXbx1vnGKGI/AAAAAAAAEtg/ERmGmBrGIHw/s400/BedroomDesign18.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DMumOJvdZSU/TXbx4CJnP-I/AAAAAAAAEtk/m98TsN-aOmI/s1600/blue-walls-orange-curtains-bedroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-DMumOJvdZSU/TXbx4CJnP-I/AAAAAAAAEtk/m98TsN-aOmI/s400/blue-walls-orange-curtains-bedroom.jpg" width="297" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I know what you're thinking: Incredible. The unapologetically bold colors and the hyper glam silhouettes and textures... I have no words.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Ok, maybe a few.}&nbsp; </i></span>I bow down at the feet of Kendall Wilkinson for their show stopping room.&nbsp; I just thought you all might like the hump day stunning space!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Do you love it? Hate it? Specific elements that you love or hate? Dish, Nesters! We all want to hear!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-5903169473902314302?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-41457390453780412062011-03-08T07:00:00.000-05:002011-03-08T07:00:03.335-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">....is <i>my</i> treasure!&nbsp; Matt and I went out to one of our favorite indoor <a href="http://www.dudleydorightfleamarket.com/">Flea Markets</a> on Saturday afternoon. We showed up only about an hour and a half before their marked closing time so we made a huge, speedy loop before we started getting down to the nitty-gritty.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4d7RalJZb5k/TXWAahUew1I/AAAAAAAAEtI/RMAYmKkk0zk/s1600/4601200155_5f3c06f717_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-4d7RalJZb5k/TXWAahUew1I/AAAAAAAAEtI/RMAYmKkk0zk/s400/4601200155_5f3c06f717_z.jpg" width="275" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/keshvala/4601200155/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">To give you an idea of the caliber of this flea market, there was one of these Panthers there just waiting for a good home. We've also seen a helicopter, an 8 seater horse drawn carriage and most recently a larger than life-size elephant head from a movie set.&nbsp; So! On that note, lets see the goods that we picked up.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Though we didn't pull away in some hot European car with a giant elephant head dragging behind us, we did walk away with a couple arms full of sweet goodies.&nbsp; The first thing I had seen that I considered picking up was this classic eagle mirror.&nbsp; On our second lap 'round the market, I had to get a closer look. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Wq_RVKtd6wI/TXWDpdMuhxI/AAAAAAAAEtM/-0e_7FMlcuc/s1600/P1060375_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Wq_RVKtd6wI/TXWDpdMuhxI/AAAAAAAAEtM/-0e_7FMlcuc/s400/P1060375_2.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was marked at $15.&nbsp; Not too shabby!&nbsp; It had been marked down from $22.&nbsp; I definitely would <i>not </i>have paid $22.&nbsp; It's by no means perfect. Notice the missing bits in the frame? I'm not too worried about it. I'll fill it back in.&nbsp; When I said I would take it, the vendor volunteered, "I'll give it to you for ten."&nbsp; SOLD! I'm thinking I could use a lightweight air dry clay to fill in the missing spots.&nbsp; And then I'll paint it some awesome, bold color.&nbsp; It depends on where it will end up living. But check out some awesome spaces that used these mirror oh-so well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FVwLrSd5YgE/TXWF4ykhhoI/AAAAAAAAEtU/igG-xCTFmjk/s1600/ohome.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FVwLrSd5YgE/TXWF4ykhhoI/AAAAAAAAEtU/igG-xCTFmjk/s1600/ohome.jpg" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thedesignersattic.blogspot.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I suppose I could refinish the gold by adding some gold leafing?&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Tr_RC0d93F0/TXWFnRL-hgI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/fowfwClWNOQ/s1600/elle%252Bdecor%252Beagle%252Bmirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Tr_RC0d93F0/TXWFnRL-hgI/AAAAAAAAEtQ/fowfwClWNOQ/s400/elle%252Bdecor%252Beagle%252Bmirror.jpg" width="356" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.elledecor.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">The next fabulous find we picked up <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{from the same vendor}</i></span> was a crazy retro Lucite chair that we almost left behind.&nbsp; I had no place for it in my house, and thinking Matt didn't really either we walked away for a while. But after a little more talk about the chair, we knew it had to be ours.&nbsp; Again, it was marked at $25 before we could even attempt to bargain with the kind gentleman, he said "It's twenty-five but I'll give it to you for $20."&nbsp; He must not have known what he had on his hands.&nbsp; Of course, the chair is at Matt's house currently so I will show you pictures of it's long lost brothers and sisters.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I7HojBtTa3U/TXWLJeA7a5I/AAAAAAAAEtY/s4HZEMY7SDw/s1600/lucite4chrs4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-I7HojBtTa3U/TXWLJeA7a5I/AAAAAAAAEtY/s4HZEMY7SDw/s400/lucite4chrs4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://brasslanternantiques.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Pretty sweet, right?&nbsp; It would be the perfect desk chair. I'm trying to convince Matt to use it as his, since I already have my beloved <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2010/03/im-ready-for-my-close-up-mr-demille.html">Buttercup</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Last but certainly not least, Matt picked up an original program from the Hagler vs. Leonard Middle Weight Championship fight from 1987.&nbsp; I may not have mentioned before but Matt is a boxer.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>{A really good boxer too.}</i></span>&nbsp; It runs in his blood, he comes from a long line of boxers.&nbsp; His twin brother boxes. Their father was a boxer and trainer and he was in the audience of this very fight.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1uYMUlDRCPw/TXWPFZonDRI/AAAAAAAAEtc/mEwqp0gFbcQ/s1600/2vmvghc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-1uYMUlDRCPw/TXWPFZonDRI/AAAAAAAAEtc/mEwqp0gFbcQ/s400/2vmvghc.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://boxingfancast.com/">via</a></td></tr> </tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This program <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{in nearly pristine condition}</i></span> was only $5.&nbsp; So while this wasn't a decor purchase, it was a sentimental one.&nbsp; Once home, Matt's brother flipped through the program only to find a ticket stub to the viewing party at the Worcester Centrum.&nbsp; Pretty cool.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's finds like this that remind me that what we're buying isn't <i>just</i> new to us. We are a continuation of its history.&nbsp; When we all buy things new, we bring things to life, add character and give them a story.&nbsp; We reminisce about where we got them, who we got them with... and then pass them off to another caregiver.&nbsp; I prefer to be on the receiving end of this chain.&nbsp; I like getting things second hand <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Well, I suppose somethings I want new... Mattresses being one of them.}</i></span>&nbsp; with years of a story in them.&nbsp; I wonder who sat in that Lucite chair?&nbsp; Could it have been a great writer?&nbsp; The predecessor to the modern blogger, perhaps? Or my federal mirror... who knows? Maybe it was owned by a Vet who has seen more than my innocent, sheltered eyes can possible imagine.&nbsp; I suppose these are all questions that will go unanswered for me. In the meantime I'll just pretend famous and infamous historical figures owned all my thrifted goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, Nesters, what is your favorite second hand piece and what is the story you attribute to it?&nbsp; Maybe it's from your Grandma and you do know the history from the beginning? Or just like me a fun piece you dream up a story.&nbsp; Spill it, Nesters! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-4145739045378041206?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-91485668473052613182011-03-07T07:00:00.000-05:002011-03-07T07:00:14.026-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">Heya Nesters! Welcome back to Monday! Did you guys miss my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">upholstery class progress report</a> as much as I missed sharing it? <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{But let's be real, throwing a super fun <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/baby-shower-reveal.html">Jack and Jill baby shower for The Raz</a> was well worth it.}</i></span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;I do have some <b>exciting</b> news to share!&nbsp; I am taking another class at <a href="http://upholsteryonbroadway.squarespace.com/">Broadway Upholstery School</a>! And you know what that means, right? More <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/p/upholstery-chronicles.html">Upholstery Chronicles</a> for you guys!&nbsp; My new class started this past Wednesday evening, <i>and</i> I had my old class on Saturday as well! Two in one week! <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Hence week 8.5}</i></span> That means Satine has changed a bunch since you saw her last. Let's get started, shall we?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N0JelnTDSOw/TXQ5feddBHI/AAAAAAAAEsY/xgxjlddI-uk/s1600/P1060259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N0JelnTDSOw/TXQ5feddBHI/AAAAAAAAEsY/xgxjlddI-uk/s400/P1060259.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">Last <strike>we spoke</strike> I wrote, I left you as I was adding the buttons to the back of the chair with the biggest needle I've ever seen in my life.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">And here is the finished result of those...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cWPFsUhF5ro/TXQ69reVmtI/AAAAAAAAEsg/oIbE3s_q3Ic/s1600/-14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cWPFsUhF5ro/TXQ69reVmtI/AAAAAAAAEsg/oIbE3s_q3Ic/s400/-14.jpg" width="225" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm sorry, I forgot my camera on Weds night! So I used my phone.</td></tr> </tbody></table><br /> <div style="text-align: center;">She looks pretty spiffy doesn't she?? Here's a look at the back of the chair.&nbsp; Each button is first loosely knotted with a special slipknot. See those cotton wads? Those are golf-ball sized cotton scraps that are put inside the loops of the knot to prevent the knot from pulling through the fabric. Pretty genius, right?&nbsp; I thought so at least. I also trimmed the excess twine after tightening the knots and using a final security knot.</div><br /> <div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uhzWehT3mUE/TXQ7pLlB--I/AAAAAAAAEsk/ME3qzF5k7HY/s1600/-9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-uhzWehT3mUE/TXQ7pLlB--I/AAAAAAAAEsk/ME3qzF5k7HY/s400/-9.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <br /> Next up: side panels! When I took off the panels in <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/01/upholstery-class-week-1.html">class numero uno</a>, I imagined we would used them as a template for the new panels.&nbsp; I was wrong!<br /> <br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody> <tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aIPpmwBAjBY/TXQ94AWU_5I/AAAAAAAAEso/_PdhFWVfr7o/s1600/-10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-aIPpmwBAjBY/TXQ94AWU_5I/AAAAAAAAEso/_PdhFWVfr7o/s400/-10.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr> <tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">oy. blurry.</td></tr> </tbody></table>Kevin asked me which panel I should start with.&nbsp; With a 50/50 shot, I guessed "The bottom?" I was correct! Hooray! But when asked why, I stared back blankly.&nbsp; The answer is simple!&nbsp; For the same reason <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/02/upholstery-class-week-6.html">the pleats on the seat</a> face downward, so should the transition line here.&nbsp; If the bottom panel is put on first, the pleat will face down and therefore will not catch dust and gunk.&nbsp; Why didn't I think of that?<br /> &nbsp; <br /> To start the panels, I used a half layer of cotton to fill them out.&nbsp; I had the option of going with a full layer but it would look really bulbous and more traditional than the look I'm going for. So, half layer would add the body that I needed without being overkill.&nbsp; I feathered it out to the fullest part of the transition line and at the bottom of the wood then stapled it in place.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bL5_fFosL-Y/TXQ6NfPekFI/AAAAAAAAEsc/JaFmszKRJX8/s1600/-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-bL5_fFosL-Y/TXQ6NfPekFI/AAAAAAAAEsc/JaFmszKRJX8/s400/-12.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> Next I pin tacked the bottom in place as an anchor and pulled the panel tight and pinned in place.&nbsp; I found that I had to trim the excess fabric and clip it in order to accommodate for the curves.&nbsp; Since I would be tucking this under, I wanted to be sure to leave at least 1/2" excess to be turned under.&nbsp; This took quite&nbsp; a bit of finagling to get it to this point. Finally I pin-tacked this in place as well and tackled the curve right at the front of the seat. <i>Hello Frenemy.&nbsp; I want you to look pretty but I also want to kick your ass. </i><br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2znG24jn0PM/TXQ_48--JRI/AAAAAAAAEss/HmB_q3yGgoo/s1600/-13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2znG24jn0PM/TXQ_48--JRI/AAAAAAAAEss/HmB_q3yGgoo/s400/-13.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /> Here's a peek at the underside of the chair and how it is finished off. I clipped the excess fabric at each leg and tucked it under to achieve a nice, clean look. The cambric will cover up the last of this unfinished undercarriage.<br /> <br /> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><b>**That was the Wednesday class, now we're on to the Saturday class. Note: the change in picture quality!**</b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;">After both seat panels were complete I went on to the back panels using the same method.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vUuCmKGAFvM/TXRCjwZrzJI/AAAAAAAAEs0/rJfoS6gb2W0/s1600/P1060295.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vUuCmKGAFvM/TXRCjwZrzJI/AAAAAAAAEs0/rJfoS6gb2W0/s400/P1060295.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Lots-o-cotton.<br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oFNV7lwZBcM/TXRCJ5676-I/AAAAAAAAEsw/HEedKb_MUrA/s1600/P1060292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oFNV7lwZBcM/TXRCJ5676-I/AAAAAAAAEsw/HEedKb_MUrA/s400/P1060292.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> So again, stapled a half layer of cotton in place and then start working the fabric around the curves. <br /> <br /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_slrT-cmhBw/TXRCx8Rhd4I/AAAAAAAAEs4/twvZzcWGPco/s1600/P1060298.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-_slrT-cmhBw/TXRCx8Rhd4I/AAAAAAAAEs4/twvZzcWGPco/s400/P1060298.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br /> Eventually, it came out like this. She's finally starting to look like a chair again!! I had to pin most of it because between all the cotton and the heavy weight of the mohair, all my pin-tacks were bouncing back out every time I tried to hammer one in. Frustration turned into a solution: Use every upholstery pin in house. <br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XOu4ZI7_yNY/TXRGpYNCI3I/AAAAAAAAEtA/s87xfPNsy6Y/s1600/P1060303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XOu4ZI7_yNY/TXRGpYNCI3I/AAAAAAAAEtA/s87xfPNsy6Y/s400/P1060303.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /> Speaking of frustration, I felt the pain of its presence on Saturday.&nbsp; I finished up the panels and was excited to start of the part I've been looking forward to the most: nail head trim.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> See that one nail head at the top? Oh yeah, that was my first one. That I was supposed to do on the bottom. I forgot. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{Oops. Sorry Kevin.}</i></span>&nbsp; See the four on the bottom? I did <i>one</i>. Kevin did the first three to show me how to do them as a chain. Of course he made it look easy. As I tried, and broke four more, I had to pull them out with the pliers.&nbsp; Smart me I pulled straight back with such brute force, <b><span style="font-size: small;">I hit myself in the face with the head of the pliers, leaving a nice little bruise right on my chin.</span></b>&nbsp; Love it.&nbsp; Only me.&nbsp; <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{During the same class, I also tripped over my sawhorses and almost landed on my face. Fail.}</i></span><br /> <br /> After about 45 more minutes and only about three more successful <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>{and about 40 unsuccessful}</i></span> attempts at adding to the chain, Pamela came and tenderly put a hand on my shoulder and said "Are you okay? You know, sometimes it's better to walk away from it and come back."&nbsp; Apparently, my frustration was evident on my face. Or perhaps it was the slew of four-letter-words that I was mumbling not-so-under my breath.&nbsp; Kevin, empathizing with the learning curve of this skill, swooped in and lent me a helping hand.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l48VORbJ2Wg/TXRLeZAVMVI/AAAAAAAAEtE/meUaHvxrMTs/s1600/P1060312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l48VORbJ2Wg/TXRLeZAVMVI/AAAAAAAAEtE/meUaHvxrMTs/s400/P1060312.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /> It took him all of one minute to add all these nail heads. One, by tedious one.&nbsp; Taking Pamela's advice, I cleaned up my space and hung up my upholsterers hat for the day.&nbsp; But as soon as I started pulling away, I wanted to run back and win my battle with that damn trim!&nbsp; It will go around the entirety of each side of the chair so by the end of it, I will be <i>really really</i> good at it. Or at least I hope so.<br /> <br /> <br /> I will be sad to see my Saturday group dissipate but hopefully the Wednesday class will be just as fun and family-like. Well I hope you, Nesters, enjoyed this week's big changes to Satine as much as I did! I feel like she's finally coming back together! Hopefully next week I can show you more than just more nail head trim!<br /> <br /> Happy Monday, Nesters! &lt;3</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2178289398357631425-9148566847305261318?l=temporary-nest.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Ginahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701650725472355399noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2178289398357631425.post-26328212018803849222011-03-05T18:53:00.000-05:002011-03-05T18:53:32.458-05:00<div style="text-align: center;">Just wanted to pop in on you guys to show you a GORGEOUS duvet that I'm considering to improve my <a href="http://temporary-nest.blogspot.com/2011/03/love-like-loathe.html">bedroom</a> that I broke down this past week. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /> </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-rig