tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14574316356514659592024-02-19T10:07:47.631-05:00HomeworkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger135125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-2425580346261747392011-04-22T12:09:00.000-04:002011-04-22T12:09:30.127-04:00est<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zmcYC2DJ3bUzDf3A4hoa-jzLUcvdTTtxoQLFKPtnxzx4YzDELj9tRbja3SrD55a1eCozXDgsJpXclC2PqkBovP0gw0Y8xJwvLxpDRFSIHHRogNUWrW4QNu0DqIZYr4gLORN5yBzJz45s/s1600/est-issue-1-cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7zmcYC2DJ3bUzDf3A4hoa-jzLUcvdTTtxoQLFKPtnxzx4YzDELj9tRbja3SrD55a1eCozXDgsJpXclC2PqkBovP0gw0Y8xJwvLxpDRFSIHHRogNUWrW4QNu0DqIZYr4gLORN5yBzJz45s/s400/est-issue-1-cover.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
I'm loving <a href="http://www.estemag.com/">this</a> new Australian online shelter/lifestyle magazine. Lots of drool inducing material and the photography is outstanding.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-3630255063085344202011-04-17T14:11:00.000-04:002011-04-17T14:11:45.939-04:00Adventures in Block Printing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaKxMOWpBThoD3ecMGO2RgGM57cJKFr-EQxGpb8E_-PmZbDMqqefYUMj7NoN0E0JnLdXRiG1JGb-cXJwrV2bXhfVxmbjLulrNDiE72lf2VpZ-9PEWbeY6rfM6e-TaTNtA99_l8JH4M-Zd/s1600/P4170550.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHaKxMOWpBThoD3ecMGO2RgGM57cJKFr-EQxGpb8E_-PmZbDMqqefYUMj7NoN0E0JnLdXRiG1JGb-cXJwrV2bXhfVxmbjLulrNDiE72lf2VpZ-9PEWbeY6rfM6e-TaTNtA99_l8JH4M-Zd/s400/P4170550.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br />
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This was a satisfactory experiment for two reasons: I've been wanting to try my hand at block printing, plus I've been itching to recreate <a href="http://warymeyers.blogspot.com/2010/11/herb-lubalin-ampersand.html">this</a> Herb Lubalin ampersand since I first saw a picture of it at <a href="http://warymeyers.blogspot.com/">Wary Meyers </a>. Not having any luck locating on the internet an example of the type that I could print out and copy onto the block, I made an attempt to draw the ampersand myself. The outcome of my efforts isn't perfect, but after spending hours drawing and revising, I decided I was close enough. To my suprise, carving the block was far less time consuming. <br />
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Not having any printing ink at home, I excitedly broke out my stash of acrylic paints when I arrived at the point of printing. I watered down the paint to make it more ink-like, and not in possession of a brayer, I rolled it on the block with a foam roller. Well, the paint stuck a bit causing the paper to tear slightly, but the bigger disappointment was the realization that the printed image was backwards. Yep, it didn't occur to me that I needed to carve the image in reverse. Doh!!! Back to Hobby Lobby I headed. I returned home with additional carving material, a brayer, and some proper ink.<br />
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The second carving is actually my third drawn version of the ampersand. The first carving was copied from my second version. I'm thinking I like the second version better, so I might be carving another Lubalin ampersand. Regardless of subject material, this block printing thing could become addictive.<br />
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I'm really wanting to print on fabric, and in researching for information on fabric inks I came upon <a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/11025680-AA.shtml">this great block printing tutorial</a>. As one would expect, there's a wealth of information on block printing to be had on the internet, but the <a href="http://www.dharmatrading.com/">Dharma Trading Company</a> tutorial is one of the better that I've seen. As back up I've ordered <a href="http://blog.lenacorwin.com/">Lena Corwin's</a> book,<span id="btAsinTitle"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584796723/ref=s9subs_c1_14_img1-rfc_p_si1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=1GSJ8GGBPADZYABB6K60&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463383351&pf_rd_i=507846"><u>Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens</u></a>.</span> I've been eying her book for a while now, and I can't wait for it to arrive. I'm super excited to be delving further into block printing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-5189395119762468362011-04-12T12:40:00.000-04:002011-04-12T12:40:35.270-04:00Road Kill<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZRw8CUiiBEyFA1keSHcrCaE-SxFde1l8R8GFeUZTGir5Dg8tZKOeGbAFY8AT-2NGG54XoVsAk497PsrWilgtOkKJTpsu-iYZoXC36j3-hJP3BOoK-QiOYS9aj55EMGe7WG4rP2jtTdEo/s1600/P4080462.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCZRw8CUiiBEyFA1keSHcrCaE-SxFde1l8R8GFeUZTGir5Dg8tZKOeGbAFY8AT-2NGG54XoVsAk497PsrWilgtOkKJTpsu-iYZoXC36j3-hJP3BOoK-QiOYS9aj55EMGe7WG4rP2jtTdEo/s400/P4080462.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FMW2oi97GF52Eo-OXyU83-GhEYSU46RjUKFUsPmcdmW89K99BimusFzmA7hmX8gtbO5IA59-_SQc1lciEAMiLHLo9o_rgbCQOW9JilG2vDmD3S5CJl24yZ83Iv8gOJHn-eWCNel2j4UM/s1600/P4080469.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FMW2oi97GF52Eo-OXyU83-GhEYSU46RjUKFUsPmcdmW89K99BimusFzmA7hmX8gtbO5IA59-_SQc1lciEAMiLHLo9o_rgbCQOW9JilG2vDmD3S5CJl24yZ83Iv8gOJHn-eWCNel2j4UM/s400/P4080469.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6PzNeLr4rrRu3uq-QjoNRBnxXO9af4Cuo9aW-CbL-vas6cMV9ROymRwNr5xCG5kp1th0y-zqw3zhXa2PVqIBWko5gL-HO8evyYZsk5XaN6hOY_chN4uuEPw3iyLmEv_KGZYD_MvUEJbA/s1600/P4080467.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6PzNeLr4rrRu3uq-QjoNRBnxXO9af4Cuo9aW-CbL-vas6cMV9ROymRwNr5xCG5kp1th0y-zqw3zhXa2PVqIBWko5gL-HO8evyYZsk5XaN6hOY_chN4uuEPw3iyLmEv_KGZYD_MvUEJbA/s400/P4080467.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfcKMX_0Ev7oSV5HyL-2wkLmDzZjmF1Htz_PEyq-FktCK7MZUkS_X5rFmb2B76T8DxXmIt-AuXFpYezsJBrRh4IS5nMl4oQR8hHrBXena4onWM-juvojH-ndNLWGJTzVtL54O8opeT29K/s1600/P4080471.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtfcKMX_0Ev7oSV5HyL-2wkLmDzZjmF1Htz_PEyq-FktCK7MZUkS_X5rFmb2B76T8DxXmIt-AuXFpYezsJBrRh4IS5nMl4oQR8hHrBXena4onWM-juvojH-ndNLWGJTzVtL54O8opeT29K/s400/P4080471.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQdT88V3HaxvIUI4kFArW2MEj4hHEn9iljyupOeSYQby1U4uBkxvMwyHpt6lVLGqT4Wc4n22cjmUxmm_uLFnRbFow51wmEKqXuVMoFdR9HrgRVHAWfdNuWxADzGdeVZXhsKVsuGuv5WLu/s1600/P4080476.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQdT88V3HaxvIUI4kFArW2MEj4hHEn9iljyupOeSYQby1U4uBkxvMwyHpt6lVLGqT4Wc4n22cjmUxmm_uLFnRbFow51wmEKqXuVMoFdR9HrgRVHAWfdNuWxADzGdeVZXhsKVsuGuv5WLu/s400/P4080476.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcFG6iFRyj1NFLDVMMVkC54wEc0lZF-OK-ipW6C0P27hIj1ynJfYyi-K6EWn9-TLPqAtlLK4WfaXAR4LYcermkPnVRQN5npxNqA1tmXtU3qsX-nI0IhtmEgDnwO5l8ttKgqjnVV2bVB-b/s1600/P4080477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxcFG6iFRyj1NFLDVMMVkC54wEc0lZF-OK-ipW6C0P27hIj1ynJfYyi-K6EWn9-TLPqAtlLK4WfaXAR4LYcermkPnVRQN5npxNqA1tmXtU3qsX-nI0IhtmEgDnwO5l8ttKgqjnVV2bVB-b/s400/P4080477.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpsDn9lw9xdj5m30Yhtj3nFPouZfH0-py0shZyVyv4ahHjf_WOD9_LBY00cnsURCFk66Gb2tsi9eT44vG8Xwv7FDkQT3idyvQlSwGyPXePZuDiHbINQXzyRwn4S3ugFmiewZv9v7KqheL/s1600/P4080487.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkpsDn9lw9xdj5m30Yhtj3nFPouZfH0-py0shZyVyv4ahHjf_WOD9_LBY00cnsURCFk66Gb2tsi9eT44vG8Xwv7FDkQT3idyvQlSwGyPXePZuDiHbINQXzyRwn4S3ugFmiewZv9v7KqheL/s400/P4080487.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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I found this chair sitting at a dumpster last Friday. Its side profile caught my attention as I was driving past it, and I have been consumed with refinishing it since I brought it home. Despite its obvious abuse and neglect, the chair is very solid.<br />
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It's not completely finished, but it's close enough for some pictures. I still have to glue decorative braiding around the top's padding so the staples will be hidden, and there are a few other details that need attention. The upholstery fabric came from my stash. It's a pretty safe choice, but it was economical and fitting of the chair's style. Mostly I shopped my stash because I had already shelled out $15 for new foam and another $15 for a <a href="http://www.elmers.com/product/detail/E785">wood repair kit</a>. Although a yard of fabric will easily cover the upholstery, I couldn't justify spending yet another $20+ for a chair that I don't really need. All of these little random projects can quickly add up. Not to mention, they're time sucks. With that said, I'm very pleased with the outcome of this project. While the finish is far from perfect, it certainly is way better than where I started.<br />
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An identifying emblem and a paper production tag on the chair led me to the manufacturer, The Gunlocke Company. Now I'm wondering if <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-between.html">this chair</a> is also a Gunlocke. Wouldn't that be cool?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-80373083232655172142011-03-22T18:45:00.000-04:002011-03-22T18:45:49.084-04:00Project BedroomLately I feel as though my life is a continuous loop of projects. With the staple gun handy after recovering the sewing bench, I decided to take on my headboard. This has been on my mind for a few months now. When I hung the headboard, I covered quite a few screw holes in the wall that I opted to fix at a later date. They weren't going to be visible, and I was in a rush to get my bedroom together. Now I've decided to hang the headboard lower on the wall, so I have additional wall damage to address. With that revelation, it seemed like a good time for me to suck it up and pull out the Spackle. Can you see where I'm going here? Since I'm going through the trouble to properly patch my wall, a couple coats of fresh paint are in line. Finally, I needed to come up with a plan to remedy the lack of matching bedding for my newly recovered headboard.<br />
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Working within a minuscule budget, here's what I have so far: <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Headboard</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not Too Matchy Matchy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Existing Ikea Wardrobe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Maybe</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Detail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inspiration </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Stay tuned...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-89662249191681635452011-03-22T15:50:00.000-04:002011-03-22T15:50:23.715-04:00Finito Benito<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbHxH21tI6q6pggxuSnP0PiGohxsvFwTGvdmV6L7IZ2UdAOw_FIvYhiwXGceJcqelvrNpIs6-bHk53nJTkLgBYb4DkSk0Kra4rBrmtWx6k0KJGhyiVLweFhq3CVsOnCsIdXzepf7XFbqt/s1600/P3220264.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqbHxH21tI6q6pggxuSnP0PiGohxsvFwTGvdmV6L7IZ2UdAOw_FIvYhiwXGceJcqelvrNpIs6-bHk53nJTkLgBYb4DkSk0Kra4rBrmtWx6k0KJGhyiVLweFhq3CVsOnCsIdXzepf7XFbqt/s400/P3220264.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br />
Chipping away at the perpetual to do list...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-43422158542100000302011-03-20T13:24:00.000-04:002011-03-20T13:24:10.816-04:00Secrets from a Stylist via the Internet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynGCjbjFppvZ-00Z0IV7eFypMXjGsndaXein39q0SvamsQWc4EgzOQfNHYGA9q1ith6t1VnO7e8p4AU2cv3S9wEQA7xKnNemwIm5O28RnrhGqTO_1AYdTBGkJFAbNOrNnDwldlNmmFsC2/s1600/Emily+Henderson-green-chairs_s3x4_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynGCjbjFppvZ-00Z0IV7eFypMXjGsndaXein39q0SvamsQWc4EgzOQfNHYGA9q1ith6t1VnO7e8p4AU2cv3S9wEQA7xKnNemwIm5O28RnrhGqTO_1AYdTBGkJFAbNOrNnDwldlNmmFsC2/s400/Emily+Henderson-green-chairs_s3x4_lg.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
I gave up my Direct TV service months ago, figuring that I could better spend the money elsewhere. There are things I miss about satellite/cable television, but I'm doing fine with the cheapest Netflix subscription and Hulu. One program that I really regretted not being able to view is Emily Henderson's Secret from a Stylist. It airs Saturday evenings on HGTV. I still had the dish when Emily won Design Star, and I felt that eventually there would be a way for me to catch up on her new show sans the monthly satellite bill. So I was thrilled to find through reading <a href="http://www.stylebyemilyhenderson.com/">her blog</a>, Emily's show is available for viewing <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-secrets-from-a-stylist2/videos/index.html">here</a> on HGTV's website. Actually, there's a whole bunch of shows to check out on HGTV's website. Gotta love the internet!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-59735907217484337892011-03-14T15:01:00.000-04:002011-03-14T15:01:14.855-04:00Sewing Bench<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcR2LM1C3TX1GusT3yOPgX1uf7eUmhnvNUbP9ro2ZOvG5xBlWmUXDlPbvvNv4hWeCXkKv4HI3ksuKOwO-BcuDiYgtVDQPrpxIPwxPN4ax2kvvgkbq9aRqPIsXNUpp0WuGExzQjOAlR9h5/s1600/P3140145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcR2LM1C3TX1GusT3yOPgX1uf7eUmhnvNUbP9ro2ZOvG5xBlWmUXDlPbvvNv4hWeCXkKv4HI3ksuKOwO-BcuDiYgtVDQPrpxIPwxPN4ax2kvvgkbq9aRqPIsXNUpp0WuGExzQjOAlR9h5/s400/P3140145.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br />
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I've had this bench and the matching sewing machine cabinet for quite some time. The spindly legs of the set give it a lot of character. I purchased a Singer 301 sewing machine, found on craigslist, and the cabinet and bench were included. I don't have room for the cabinet, but decided there had to be somewhere that I could use the bench. So here it is after spending way too much time in the process of being sanded. Painting is going to be no less time consuming. I could tell already at the early stage in which these pictures were taken. It will take three coats to cover it. The paint is Rustoleum's Safety Yellow oil paint, leftover from <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2009/12/wip.html">this</a> project. As oil paint is being used, each coat will have to be spaced out to allow for drying time. It may be optimistic of me to promise after pictures within the next week, but I'm setting goals. <br />
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The top of the bench will get reupholstered in a durable commercial grade upholstery fabric that I found at Walmart. The fabric is in medium gray with a woven honeycomb texture. I am super excited about how cute it's going to be when I get done.<br />
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In other news, my sewing time took a hit when I embarked upon the above mentioned project. I did, however, find time to hit up Hobby Lobby on Saturday and take advantage of their Simplicity Pattern sale. Then yesterday I took advantage of the fine weather and scrubbed my front porch and porch furniture. Doing so made me feel a little less guilty about spending hours sanding a silly little stool.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-21142634481632962782011-03-07T15:21:00.000-05:002011-03-07T15:21:56.413-05:00The Weekend Blouse Muslin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnxRWCoP-hIhzt5BLTnq4kbJtnM8lG0DOFUttjuIcMn5fPeWZ6m1FX6HNcyEuuFmbA7hmQVt5szgy3qCzqe54GlLz3NYMRO6ObSidmliSbaQ80Ll7_d_Ju68uDIsksNfL54LUp-3WCGFK/s1600/P3070130.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVnxRWCoP-hIhzt5BLTnq4kbJtnM8lG0DOFUttjuIcMn5fPeWZ6m1FX6HNcyEuuFmbA7hmQVt5szgy3qCzqe54GlLz3NYMRO6ObSidmliSbaQ80Ll7_d_Ju68uDIsksNfL54LUp-3WCGFK/s400/P3070130.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br />
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I cut the medium as printed. The construction is pretty simple. I did some research beforehand so I expected the sleeves to be long, the neck opening to be low cut, and the overall length to be short-ish. All of these issues were present on my muslin. None of these issues will be difficult to remedy.<br />
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The last two pictures show how I used stitch witchery for the bias binding, to set it in place before the final row of stitching. A very narrow strip pressed into the seam allowance does the trick. It does take a little extra time, but the effort pays off with a very neat finish.<br />
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You'll be seeing more versions of this blouse being made, soon.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-49904983946993593192011-03-05T13:47:00.000-05:002011-03-05T13:47:58.300-05:00Weekend Sewing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03ZOSb1bhtffxgaW8T09q7iZdqTUSxRoQbRP2GsCWQhB1-3-dJ7ZwweBgRR1_ny71AIngytNPCQhIHlOnBuiPEtL2AMQzIA7OuTMFY8HIk3lImeQDW5XZe6Yuq0xSujqGQo08i0risL_m/s1600/P3050054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg03ZOSb1bhtffxgaW8T09q7iZdqTUSxRoQbRP2GsCWQhB1-3-dJ7ZwweBgRR1_ny71AIngytNPCQhIHlOnBuiPEtL2AMQzIA7OuTMFY8HIk3lImeQDW5XZe6Yuq0xSujqGQo08i0risL_m/s400/P3050054.JPG" width="225" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Finally, I'm feeling some sewing mojo coming on. The Weekend Blouse in Heather Ross' <u>Weekend Sewing</u> looks like the perfect project. I'm going to start with a muslin and take it from there. Walmart's fabric department has been good to me lately and I have all kinds of goodies to play with.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-20412233346697139942011-02-26T18:42:00.000-05:002011-02-26T18:42:20.315-05:00My Bedroom Late February 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2aDptpk_sRMg7nBLiY4FkOEPPQRqVLQpcuNkbh9ZXKtJRmAGdEjo3LAFKTbf6FEgeoHZXVeoJOQGXfo1audxCl6PwE2bNHxrq4aXfxZ5Y-rBzvw2a5IdFBl86ArHmNyOEs9XIjy7Yviq/s1600/P2262155.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE2aDptpk_sRMg7nBLiY4FkOEPPQRqVLQpcuNkbh9ZXKtJRmAGdEjo3LAFKTbf6FEgeoHZXVeoJOQGXfo1audxCl6PwE2bNHxrq4aXfxZ5Y-rBzvw2a5IdFBl86ArHmNyOEs9XIjy7Yviq/s400/P2262155.JPG" width="225" /></a> </div><br />
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The peg rail is up. I still have some touch-up painting to finish. <br />
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It's about time for a headboard recover and the expected domino effect might forever retire the bedroom's current look. I decided to take some pictures for posterity's sake.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-78848083320143294022011-02-20T11:38:00.000-05:002011-02-20T11:38:22.013-05:00Weekend Projects<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXkG5v2gT32b8yNySwCqfIG2uwgoAtZEo-2OhyiTSPdjEjApP2KW2QyIaLzMKg1mMNo-baATFIgRVuWo6dhqFE5rWSpW9ptD2wyDEI-Z1CUbDZozyjBpA99NKmz1x4_RSsQf5LRivuq1b/s1600/P2192087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMXkG5v2gT32b8yNySwCqfIG2uwgoAtZEo-2OhyiTSPdjEjApP2KW2QyIaLzMKg1mMNo-baATFIgRVuWo6dhqFE5rWSpW9ptD2wyDEI-Z1CUbDZozyjBpA99NKmz1x4_RSsQf5LRivuq1b/s400/P2192087.JPG" width="400" /> </a> </div><br />
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I went on a bender with the orbital sander yesterday. I don't know when I'll actually finish these projects, but I wanted to take advantage of the mild temperatures we're having. I probably could have skipped sanding the fixtures on the lamp. The original colored paint was flat. Now that I see the aluminum shining though, I'm tempted to sand them down completely and leave well enough alone. Although I do think the lamp would look awfully smart with white fixtures. Decisions, decisions.<br />
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I've had the lamp for years. It is a Todd Oldham for Target piece. I'm tired of the colored fixtures so I bought a couple of cans of Rustoleum's High Heat spray paint in white. This was months ago. Then I decided that I'd rather sell it than put a whole lot of effort into it. Last week's listing on craigslist generated little interest. I don't really have a place for it right now (there's a floor lamp where it used to be), but I'd probably like it a whole lot more if it were neutral. And if I liked it a whole lot, I'd probably find a place for it, and so on, and so on, and so on...<br />
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The table is a Goodwill find. I blogged about it <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2011/01/big-reveal.html">here</a>, near the end of the post. I'm thinking of partially staining, partially painting the finish. Its Mid-Century deliciousness had me at hello. The legs will get stained for sure. I have this gray stain that I picked up at Habitat's ReStore. Gray and white...gray and yellow...pondering.<br />
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Here's a picture of the table after being sanded. <br />
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If you're wondering about the status of the Shaker peg rail, fear not. I exhausted myself to the point of being too tired last night to cover the rail with its final coat of paint. Instead I will slap on the last coat as soon as I finish this post. The wall where the rail will hang needs to be patched. A coat of paint wouldn't hurt the wall either. I'm also seriously considering reupholstering my headboard, changing the window treatment, and rotating some artwork. It never ends.<br />
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I accomplished a couple of other tasks associated with this project before arriving at the point of painting. First I drilled the holes for mounting, then I filled in any gaps at the base of the pegs with wood putty sanded the entire rail. Please accept my apologies for the lack of documentation in photographic form.<br />
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I decided to paint the peg rail white. In all honesty, I thought it looked very pretty in its natural state. I considered treating it with some oil or rub on poly, however; I knew that a good coat of oil paint would be like an additional coat of glue. White is safe and practical. I just happened to have a full can on hand, so Rustoleum Satin Oil in White it was. Thus far I have one coat on the rail. I suspect it will take three coats to cover.<br />
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I've been wanting to make a nice length of Shaker peg rail for a while. As the space between the end of my bed and the opposite wall is narrow, it would be the perfect place for Shaker pegs. I did check out Shaker Workshops peg rail but decided I could more economically make it myself. I mean, how hard could a simple peg rail be? Well, as it turns out it's not terribly difficult, but if I had to do it all over again I might modify my design. Since I'm not planning on hanging heavy objects on my rail, I simply glued the pegs in place. If I were planning on hanging heavier loads, I would definitely enlist the strength of screws to secure the pegs. I'll have to delay my sense of accomplishment until I see how well the pegs hold up under use. <br />
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If you're interested in building your own peg rail, <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/article/making-a-peg-rack">Martha Stewart</a> has a simple tutorial. Between some general directions on the internet and the example of a short length of peg rail that I bought at Goodwill months ago, I went about creating my homemade version. I was able to find some nice pegs on Ebay, but a Google search will lead you to additional suppliers of Shaker pegs.<br />
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As usual, I ended up making several trips to Lowe's during the process. In the end, I found the 1/2" Irwin Speedbor drill bit to be what I needed. The 7/16" drill bit recommended in Martha's directions was not the right size for my pegs.I also decided that I wanted my pegs to be spaced more than 6" apart, so I got my tape measure out and played with the spacing. I went with a 7" space between pegs, which looked a little less cluttered and a bit more modern.<br />
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Be very careful with your measurements if you try this yourself. I ended up making a mistake with my first attempt and had to cut my board down, losing a peg in the process. That I was functioning on three hours of sleep didn't help matters (I'll never learn). The weather here has been spectacular and I figured that I could sleep when the cold, crappy weather returns. After all, it's only mid February.<br />
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I'm blogging while I wait for the glue to dry. The next step is placing the holes for mounting the rail and then finishing. I will more than likely paint the rail, but I'm not 100% committed to a finish yet. I promise to post pictures once I get it hung.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-49073501826358476462011-02-11T13:25:00.000-05:002011-02-11T13:25:04.382-05:00Buster's Rockin the Pink<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGhR6fBEuH8vDUG0b2Mpi7YtfT8EizE8sPOqAY7FWEiedBw85qkrByAEEutTbz0WMUKeWlVMkgevBXwY5gF4rSNz9lpwxs6QrKMmKvjrj9OzNwny3WfjebjGcIKIKZoQ7iSfvFcZbsz5f/s1600/PB020254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOGhR6fBEuH8vDUG0b2Mpi7YtfT8EizE8sPOqAY7FWEiedBw85qkrByAEEutTbz0WMUKeWlVMkgevBXwY5gF4rSNz9lpwxs6QrKMmKvjrj9OzNwny3WfjebjGcIKIKZoQ7iSfvFcZbsz5f/s320/PB020254.JPG" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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There seems to be <a href="http://www.myfavoriteandmybest.com/mfamb-home/2011/2/11/i-feel-we-need-to-discuss-this.html">some debate</a> on whether real men wear pink. Let me assure you, not only do they wear it, but some of them rock it!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-5797464982330881702011-02-07T17:31:00.000-05:002011-02-07T17:31:44.716-05:00Diversions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRz1Gp-g1SC3vb9lfgApNXLSNYFjINwJXnzSvs4rk8S15n3CEalmhhKuati-_qK2Qbh-jN_-hcc20ysN0OqNSUz_oG-Q-oXYwwhYbiKYdXu6zm8bGDiapNaExZAdqCBwjwK9lrfW_VFBzI/s1600/P2041676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRz1Gp-g1SC3vb9lfgApNXLSNYFjINwJXnzSvs4rk8S15n3CEalmhhKuati-_qK2Qbh-jN_-hcc20ysN0OqNSUz_oG-Q-oXYwwhYbiKYdXu6zm8bGDiapNaExZAdqCBwjwK9lrfW_VFBzI/s400/P2041676.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><br />
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I am in the planning stages of making a market bag that will incorporate a bit of vintage crewel embroidery. Although I haven't completely committed to a pattern, I'm leaning toward Amy Butler's Reversible Everyday Shopper from her Style Stitches book. Remove the "reversible" in this case. The crewel work will be protected by a layer of clear vinyl. I have a spotty past with vinyl so I am a tad worried. <br />
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On a related note, I found <a href="http://paradisodesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/method-monday-tutorial-on-pleathervinyl.html">this tutorial</a> on making pleather handbag straps (but why stop at handbags?) via <a href="http://www.adventuresindressmaking.com/">Adventures in Dressmaking</a>. Those nifty clips that are utilized in the tutorial are a pricey $25 for a dozen. What's wrong with these?<br />
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I am super impressed by the outcome of the method that creator of the tutorial <a href="http://www.paradisodesigns.com/">Cheryl Kuczek</a> employs, but still a skeptic until the method works for me.<br />
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I ran into Walmart yesterday to see if anything new was on the racks in their fabric department. Things have been kind of bare lately and I was afraid that might be a sign of end times for the fabrics at my local store. Last time I asked a salesperson about the department closing she told me it wouldn't happen until 2011, but she seemed to be unsure of details. So the obvious addition of new fabrics in the department is keeping me optimistic.<br />
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One can't help but be fascinated by the selection of fabrics at Walmart. My Walmart carries a lot of quilting cottons and fleece, and then there are the odd lots of discount fabric. This is where things get interesting. These discount fabrics range from god-awful to gorgeous. You really have to dig for the gorgeous, but many times the digging pays off. As evidence: exhibit A, my latest haul.<br />
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Here's the breakdown:<br />
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3 yards 60" wide hot pink stretch fleece, $2 per yard<br />
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2 yards 60" wide lavender pin-wail corduroy, $3.47 per yard<br />
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2 yards 60" wide lavender broadcloth, $2.00 per yard<br />
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3 yards 45" wide brown canvas, $1.50 per yard<br />
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2 yards 60" wide greige checked bottom-weight cotton, $2.00 per yard<br />
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3 yards 45" wide pale gray fine broadcloth, $1.50 per yard<br />
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The wovens coordinate beautifully with each other as well as some existing yardage from my stash. Here they are with a floral and some synthetic suede.<br />
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I passed on a beautiful lavender suede-backed shearling fleece because it was priced at $13 a yard. I might have to get it next time if it's still there.<br />
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If you're lucky enough to have a Walmart that still sells fabric, take some time to dig through the piles. I had to spend a bit of time in a squatting position to uncover several of these gems, but it was so worth it. Besides, I need the exercise!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-72122241821636036302011-01-23T10:35:00.000-05:002011-01-23T10:35:21.528-05:00Your Design Fortune Cookie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gBoYExGNoKpzMEl_OR-7D861payHmd-t6ouLSmErT5KTYvcHetBLGNbBLHCBgl1obd1WKBXPJlE-iZsJIhgypd5Sjb5tzTONrwn3KlPLBN8EyPGbyCuoIWJjKOYJdYEEbZ5pGAp5kNff/s1600/Stylish+Home+Logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_gBoYExGNoKpzMEl_OR-7D861payHmd-t6ouLSmErT5KTYvcHetBLGNbBLHCBgl1obd1WKBXPJlE-iZsJIhgypd5Sjb5tzTONrwn3KlPLBN8EyPGbyCuoIWJjKOYJdYEEbZ5pGAp5kNff/s1600/Stylish+Home+Logo.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<a href="http://www.stylishhome.com/Design/Style-Maker-Quiz">This</a> is a new-to-me style quiz at <a href="http://www.stylishhome.com/">Stylish Home</a> found via <a href="http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2011/01/quiz-whats-your-design-style.html">How About Orange.</a><br />
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Here's what the quiz says about me:<br />
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Results: You most resemble a California Country<br />
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Details...<br />
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An intimate home of modest proportions. The living room envelops your kitchen in hip cool. Build a roaring fire and jump into your cozy bed. Art that definitely does not match the sofa. A sense of rolling hills and vineyards surround this table. A cool refreshing drink - and often more than one! Pre-war, upper east side attitude. Loving a good project, best to keep your head on. <br />
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Suspected "California Country"<br />
- Sandra Bullock<br />
- Harrison Ford<br />
- Jeff Bridges<br />
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The quiz is a visual one, which makes it kind of different. <a href="http://www.stylishhome.com/">Stylish Home</a> suggest taking it "...just for fun. Think of it as your design fortune cookie." </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-83082523440091935162011-01-21T16:06:00.000-05:002011-01-21T16:06:37.390-05:00More Books<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbW18RKXGAWkBVpdH9aLqKqGyuBSKFlrltqgk10bNmZ8Zz9O4rcRrXdX7BR-sfxsXPPaupeUEkvJI4nr5hlhxWC4jJosOAfcUDLKh3O6iGhHYUp0AATAJ-GpN04aNR9oh0Zhm05S6Um4F/s1600/P1211235.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbW18RKXGAWkBVpdH9aLqKqGyuBSKFlrltqgk10bNmZ8Zz9O4rcRrXdX7BR-sfxsXPPaupeUEkvJI4nr5hlhxWC4jJosOAfcUDLKh3O6iGhHYUp0AATAJ-GpN04aNR9oh0Zhm05S6Um4F/s400/P1211235.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
These should keep me occupied over the weekend. They were three separate orders placed with Crafter's Choice, but all arrived today. I've paged through all of them already. The only one I'm feeling meh about is <i>The Homemade Home</i>. Maybe it will grow on me? I can't tell you how many times I've picked up <i>Weekend Sewing</i> at Borders and I've been coveting <i>Simply Scandinavian</i> for some time. This stack set me back $33 and some change. Not too shabby. Four more books are on their way. That's will have to tide me over for a while. I'm maintaining a wish list, but it consist mostly of books that are "arriving soon." Now I need to put all of the inspiration that I'm gaining into action and start crafting!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-53112256634382726892011-01-15T07:13:00.001-05:002011-01-15T07:14:30.449-05:00Horrorscope<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxAuy0TigUxR85VbxnRX3wrX4taTZ2wfLYJmyx0laZ8PBi3ijIU804de6gD4KTOwKyWbbN5_MgjjiEqCNpCS12OoJV_cQjXxfn5ojp13ozrEZYHZHuwSpNAHrUQO4MJnUXFgoPEiucxTj/s1600/PC190756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxAuy0TigUxR85VbxnRX3wrX4taTZ2wfLYJmyx0laZ8PBi3ijIU804de6gD4KTOwKyWbbN5_MgjjiEqCNpCS12OoJV_cQjXxfn5ojp13ozrEZYHZHuwSpNAHrUQO4MJnUXFgoPEiucxTj/s400/PC190756.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><br />
Did you know that changes in the earth's alignment have changed the dates of the signs of the zodiac? That's if you follow the reasoning of astronomer Parke Kunkle.<br />
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Of course you'll find that Mr. Kunkle has his share of dissenters if you follow the comments to articles such as <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/01/13/new-zodiac-sign-dates-oph_n_808567.html#s223863&title=kristin_leigh">this one</a> in the Huffington Post. Either way, I remain a Saggitarian and unaffected by the shift.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-68960837355809949462011-01-15T04:59:00.000-05:002011-01-15T04:59:18.846-05:00Geninne Zlatkis<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://blogdelanine.blogspot.com/">This</a> is woman of immeasurable talent. Every time I visit her blog I am in awe. Now I see that she is <a href="http://www.envelop.eu/shop/designers/p/detail/geninne">selling some gorgeous pillows</a>. How unbearably beautiful is this?<br />
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If you want to see pictures of the pillows styled in her own home, go to her blog. You'll stay to see much, much more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-65300246671715161452011-01-15T04:33:00.001-05:002011-01-15T04:34:27.399-05:00Trust MeSo this winter is turning out to be a harsh one. December turned out to be unseasonably cold, and January has been worse with the addition of snow and ice. My body is in hibernation mode. Lately, all I want to do is sleep. It's just about too cold for anything else. I am so ready for Spring.<br />
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On a positive note, my craving for low levels of activity and sleep has been conducive to reading. I've been trying to make my way through a few of the design books that I ordered during the frenzy of sales at <a href="http://www.crafterschoice.com/pages/home/homepage.jsp?YREF=%2Fpages%2Fnm%2Fnmhomepage.jsp&_requestid=38">Crafter's Choice Book Club</a> last month. On my bedside table at the moment are:<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bolanders-Scandinavian-Design-Heather-MacIsaac/dp/0865652589/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1295083624&sr=1-1"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpzmWZnmDYPRp8sflbkMFnY7Z0oyxT8twn3xay17eoNtSTL32AMMyaYsaXLs6xrXBadZ1AX1kcCurv8eDWpYwehrmvpyMeNtkDT6cejSixZx-2i098X9ShLps4GiqEyf1w7mDQxunAl9Y/s1600/Lars+Bolander+Scandinavian+Design.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRpzmWZnmDYPRp8sflbkMFnY7Z0oyxT8twn3xay17eoNtSTL32AMMyaYsaXLs6xrXBadZ1AX1kcCurv8eDWpYwehrmvpyMeNtkDT6cejSixZx-2i098X9ShLps4GiqEyf1w7mDQxunAl9Y/s400/Lars+Bolander+Scandinavian+Design.jpg" width="308" /></a></div></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Perfect-English-Cottage-Byam-Shaw/dp/1845979044/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_2"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOcUMDT1puXAGY58CV0lJdjz67isujl_Cndh0jPdWw4z_M4AOOEMPQISmWHDU8L0aMNiRMptJDdnSMgGatZo6yiOrPWqu2ixHhS-3VL1Tx21ECRzfWgKDFZcqGHcrsU5Q7S0hxA7RMpiV/s1600/Perfect+English+Cottage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinOcUMDT1puXAGY58CV0lJdjz67isujl_Cndh0jPdWw4z_M4AOOEMPQISmWHDU8L0aMNiRMptJDdnSMgGatZo6yiOrPWqu2ixHhS-3VL1Tx21ECRzfWgKDFZcqGHcrsU5Q7S0hxA7RMpiV/s400/Perfect+English+Cottage.JPG" width="332" /></a></div></a><br />
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I am very happy with all three of these books, especially in light of the fact that each one set me back $11 plus tax (free shipping). I'm beginning to feel like a broken record when I repeat my amazement at the Club deals. I really can't report any negative issues in my dealing with this club. You are expected to keep your end of the deal and purchase two books within the first year of your membership. And as far as I can tell, that's it. They will charge your account at the end of the one year time period if you haven't fulfilled your end of the agreement. They did this to me, but I called them and they were more that happy to let me select a couple of books. I had one other glitch where they sent me an email offering their 2-for-$22 with free shipping promotion. I place an order but it kept getting cancelled because I hadn't fulfilled my two book obligation. I had to call customer service to get that one straightened out. I would have to blame Crafter's Choice for that snafu, as they shouldn't have sent me an offer that I wasn't eligible to partake in. But outside of a couple of minor bumps, I have no complaints. Their shipping is quite efficient as well. Ok, end of unpaid endorsement.<br />
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Back to the books. I almost always research my book purchases and it really pays off. All three of these books were positively reviewed on Amazon and throughout the blog-sphere. Crafter's Choice has sneak previews of most of their selections, and I find the previews to be helpful too. <br />
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I have been randomly picking up one of the books and reading, so I'm not finished with any of them. The text in all three is as interesting as the photographs, so I end up getting sucked into each book. I'm so pleased to have a volume with more than pretty pictures, although I'm not knocking the gorgeous photography included in the books. They are, after all, design books. And they are design books that represent very different styles, which appeals to my schizophrenic tastes. So, all of this to say, or write, that I heartily give all three books a thumbs up. If I ever find my motivation again, I may try to go into more detail, but until then you have the lazy man's version of a book(s) review (also known as the "you'll have to trust me" review).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-69982827989063407482011-01-07T14:15:00.000-05:002011-01-07T14:15:42.217-05:00The Big Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWONFZI7wxWePpBO2KnGN_Pj1sAnCfDxSTJLoph5ftTW1VKeQt479FsE4oO1SmwYM8ZZm66o1uOk7QG78Q-8ARLV8U5Y6RtpZiLXJMoI0_96i-QmXb7JgqA_7fIO7g3QfCgrC4_DNPapZI/s1600/P1061180.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWONFZI7wxWePpBO2KnGN_Pj1sAnCfDxSTJLoph5ftTW1VKeQt479FsE4oO1SmwYM8ZZm66o1uOk7QG78Q-8ARLV8U5Y6RtpZiLXJMoI0_96i-QmXb7JgqA_7fIO7g3QfCgrC4_DNPapZI/s400/P1061180.JPG" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7oxdjx5eourkhb7ptjTsKJLcT-2C9xzD_FzzyNDc-rTK9Tqc6ZaVtsvY38alSs7ktxNu5m9U4tRZvQBYf_0XRKiwtZnMbaM9NLR6TyNv_COq9FSed-nwk_Boe7bmYbQsH9w7nHsklhLe/s1600/P1061169.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA7oxdjx5eourkhb7ptjTsKJLcT-2C9xzD_FzzyNDc-rTK9Tqc6ZaVtsvY38alSs7ktxNu5m9U4tRZvQBYf_0XRKiwtZnMbaM9NLR6TyNv_COq9FSed-nwk_Boe7bmYbQsH9w7nHsklhLe/s400/P1061169.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn84taAWUqaX5Yd8lbzJBj_Z3111rDzGOSgUnqHORk3o3dhZZOVQFuuX48QffADLXbK9BBNjGwWD_2b6A960Xvyu6_65NbHq9RHENV1XFiEllO86X1ZyM0jnchnbn1pAT1oJPWUPBJXPm/s1600/P1061165.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBn84taAWUqaX5Yd8lbzJBj_Z3111rDzGOSgUnqHORk3o3dhZZOVQFuuX48QffADLXbK9BBNjGwWD_2b6A960Xvyu6_65NbHq9RHENV1XFiEllO86X1ZyM0jnchnbn1pAT1oJPWUPBJXPm/s400/P1061165.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Remember <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2010/08/project.html">this project</a>? The constructed piece has been sitting in my bedroom waiting to be properly finished, but I never got around to it. Notice a trend ?. I thought it would be nice to have a table that I could use while lounging in bed. The table started as an experiment and turned out to be very functional, although it impedes the traffic around my bed. Buster hates it because the bed is his domain, so it stays pushed against the wall most of the time. I've gotten used to throwing my clothes on it before climbing in bed. The jury is still out, but it's leaning for a conviction. At any rate, I figured I'd post some pictures just in case I decide to put the table in storage. I apologize for the poor pictures and the state of my wall. It was dusk when I took the pictures so I had to rely on my bedside lamp for light. As for the wall, no excuses.<br />
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The mirror is leaning against left-over plywood, which is also leaning. I kind of like the way they look together. Serendipity. Remember my jubilation at unloading some items on craigslist? Well, one of those items was a <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2010/11/craigslist-love.html">huge framed mirror</a>. That move left me without a full length mirror. Sorta. Truth be told, I have several full length mirrors of the unframed variety in storage. Necessity...invention.<br />
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I've switched my bedside table yet again. The Kent Coffey table is a Goodwill find. It is staying but needs to be refinished. I'm waiting patiently for a break in the weather to tackle that project. The slatted bench that was my bedside table is now in my living room, where it is serving as a bookshelf-slash-end table. <br />
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And that concludes this episode...Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-69075676321898640252010-12-25T19:27:00.000-05:002010-12-25T19:27:34.434-05:00Interesting Discovery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKujkXjM10_o2vYZsjVLXJzDZJT126MwwBDwqImy67RdgDj0uYoL5yGs5FexijBbEMrnaDsLLbFU6uawmdRAlHHlRBmb8H-HwFsuuSEZ-A_KjyUlQEVclD3dJVdtQT6TtbHj4LGxiZ-9eK/s1600/Burda.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKujkXjM10_o2vYZsjVLXJzDZJT126MwwBDwqImy67RdgDj0uYoL5yGs5FexijBbEMrnaDsLLbFU6uawmdRAlHHlRBmb8H-HwFsuuSEZ-A_KjyUlQEVclD3dJVdtQT6TtbHj4LGxiZ-9eK/s400/Burda.gif" width="305" /></a></div><br />
I see that <a href="http://www.zinio.com/">Zinio</a> is now offering subscriptions to <a href="http://www.zinio.com/search/index.jsp?pageRequested=1&showTitles=limit&newsstandSearch=true&predict=true&flag=mags&s=burda&button.x=27&button.y=11&button=Search">Burda</a>. Can the instructions be downloaded in English? I find this all very intriguing.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-6542647644706594582010-12-19T06:01:00.000-05:002010-12-19T06:01:01.172-05:00Mina Perhonen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZjwWIfQiJvGm0UGjEhZaGEo0b9VE1ruvyLC_Vsfi8bNJvWn3rxMKmcodAMmyrPa1hK6KFgDSrYKcAvZAGAFXV9dZ6UjcC7q866r5onyyTy6zcEnUN4CPE0C6us0dhkg3vCppxKrI_OH_/s1600/Mina+Perhonen+Outfit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKZjwWIfQiJvGm0UGjEhZaGEo0b9VE1ruvyLC_Vsfi8bNJvWn3rxMKmcodAMmyrPa1hK6KFgDSrYKcAvZAGAFXV9dZ6UjcC7q866r5onyyTy6zcEnUN4CPE0C6us0dhkg3vCppxKrI_OH_/s400/Mina+Perhonen+Outfit.jpg" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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I am always blown away when I visit the <a href="http://www.mina-perhonen.jp/profile/brand/index_en.html">Mina Perhonen</a> website. I never did finish the Mina Perhonen knock-off purse that I blogged about <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2009/08/copy-bird_14.html">here</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1457431635651465959.post-19240879376121773612010-12-18T20:55:00.000-05:002010-12-18T20:55:00.969-05:00My Version of Hardware ChicReally, I'm not trying to be chic. More like flip. Remember the <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2010/11/reflection.html">giant-ass piece of glass</a>? <br />
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And after a trip to Home Depot for supplies to make the Five Minute Desk Lamp from <a href="http://homework-noel.blogspot.com/2010/12/home-from-hardware-store.html">Home from the Hardware Store</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0