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and the bathroom is pretty much finished. But I change my mind often, so who knows if it’s ever really “finished.”

(bethberg)

(dazeychic)

And there it is… for now.

LOVE ME,

and LOVE that no sew sticky tape stuff that is keeping that ribbon on, even through all the showers,

SPAM

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Spam,

It’s been awhile. I apologize. But I do have a new project to share!

We have a funny little space by our front door. It’s perfectly fit for our two small dog kennels, which are an eyesore if they are the first thing you see when you enter. So, I decided to cover them up.

Sorry for the lighting. Today was dark and rainy, so the pictures didn’t turn out that great but I was anxious and couldn’t wait for sunshine. Anyways, I cut a piece of plywood to fit the corner and then Ben added legs (2X2 pieces of wood). The table is VERY rudimentary, but it will never be seen so that’s not a problem. I just hope it doesn’t collapse! I bought two table cloths from Target and cut pieces to exactly fit the sides and top. Then I used iron-on bonding for the seams and to attach the pieces together. I stapled extra fabric around the corners to cover the legs so you can’t ses any part of the table. This also makes the cover look pleated at the corners. I didn’t make panels for the two sides against the wall and I am thinking of using that fabric for a pillow that will go on the couch in that room.

I still have to add a few things to the table and I may paint the mirror’s frame. I am going to wait until I start decorating the rest of the room to decide.

Here are the kennels. We leave the table cloth up when the boys are in them!

More pictures to come. I promise!

Did you go to the big garage sale in town this past weekend? My mom went and said it was crazy! And any good booths at ArtFest this year? Fill me in! I miss ArtFest especially.

Cheers to checking off one more project (almost),

love, famous

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A few more to go.

Spam, I finished decorating our bedroom. We moved in at the end of February and it is now the beginning of May. Two months per room? That’s not a bad timeline.

This is looking into the bedroom from the doorway. The big flowered thing behind the bed is a piece of drywall wallpapered with Graham and Brown’s Tempting. (Of course, I found it cheaper on another site.) I had to used drywall because to prep a piece of plywood for wallpapering was a lot of work and spendy. The piece of drywall was about $4 and I didn’t need to prep it with anything!

View from the other side of the room…

The baskets underneath the nightstands are so handy! They are full of clothes that would’ve been laying on the floor, books, and magazines. It definitely keeps the room a bit tidier.

Other side of the room. Here’s just the dresser…

I bought the vase from an asian antique store by my dentist’s office (a quick detour before going back to work!). Sunny Sky Asian Antiques and Gifts. The owner, Qing, is such a doll and she was so helpful. I was worried the vase was going to be too big to set on top of this dresser, so we hauled the vase around the store until we found a piece of furniture of about the same height and width. And she said I could return it if it didn’t work out. But, if it didn’t work out on the dresser, I would’ve just had to find a different place for it, because it is AMAZING! And will you believe that it was on sale AND I got a second piece of ceramic work for free?! That one will be worked into the decor of another room, so you’ll just have to wait!

I am really happy with how it turned out. Even though I strayed quite a bit from my mood board. Oh well!

Cheers to one complete room,
love, famous

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Fame,

First, I tried Zumba last night. I’ll probably go back. I did a pretty good workout Monday and was slightly sore yesterday, and now I’m just still sore, and I don’t know if it’s from the booty shaking (my favorite part of Zumba). My hips, they do not do what the instructors hips can do!

Second, in honor of the bicycling Santa, I’m visiting you in September. And I’m staying with you. And I might bring a friend or two. And you are going to go with us to… Da da da DAAA… JUNK BONANZA! Have you ever been to or heard of this wonderfulness of an event? My friend, Christy, introduced me to it. But unfortunately she has to work (Christy -  maybe if you’re lucky, I’ll bring you some junk).

I’m not really going to bring a caravan of people to your home, but I do think I know about one or two people who would like to take the visit with me. If you look at one thing on that website, look at the list of vendors. Yowza.

LOVE ME,

And the junk pile I’m going to be hauling home,

SPAM

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So far in our new house: Pets 2, wild critters 0.

One rabbit and one bird have gone down for the count in our backyard. Jayson thinks Max caught the bird… Hahahaha. What do you think…

I think the only thing Max catches outside is dirt and grass on his saggy belly.

LOVE ME,

And the miraculous Max,

SPAM

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Hi Famous!

I’m so glad you visited this weekend. Our spin team was awesome! I really really really need to visit The Cities this summer. Maybe Jayson and I can do a weekend trip - baseball, shopping, visiting…

I still really need to get some house pictures up, but at least you got to stop by and see it in person! Since I don’t have house pictures, here are some other things I’d like to share - things I like right now.

• Shop Ruche round-up! Rapunzel Scarf, Garland Necklace, Countess Shoes, Off to Emerald City Dress
• This movie looks… interesting.
• MANDR - pictures everyday (sometimes audio, sometimes video)
• Marimekko and the Original Fat Boy.
• This video (She was on Ellen!!). I had to watch it again, and again- the “float, float, flo, flo fl fl fl, Who’s in the hooouse?” part kills me… I’m going to watch it again right now!

See you soon!

LOVE ME,
and the fact that I asked for a new camera for Christmas, got it, and haven’t uploaded any pictures that I’ve taken with it, therefore leading me to randomness on the internet instead of uploading,

SPAM

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Famous!

You know what sucks, when you have something in your eye and you can’t find it. And someone else can’t see anything in there either. Then why does it feel like this? Oh, and to add on, you’ll say, “Is there something in my eye?” And of course someone will reply, “Your finger.” Stop that. It’s not funny anymore. OK, it’s not funny anymore unless your under the age of 10 and haven’t heard it. Actually, with today’s generation of kids thinking they are about 4-6 years older than they actually are, a 10-year-old who acts like they are a 16-year-old probably would think that was a really stupid comment. That’s what sucks.

You know what doesn’t suck? YOUR BED. OMG! I love it. You guys did awesome. Sooo impressive. I can’t wait to visit your new house! Ruby LOVES our living room. Unfortunately, because of her pee problem… and sometimes puke problem, we don’t let her hang out in there during the day while we are at work. It’s carpeted and it would be ruined in a month. Yes, I said puke problem. Probably since November or December, Ruby will vomit bile about once every other week. I’m probably jinxing myself right now, because it’s been like 3 since she did it last . But it’s always during the day while we are at work. Remember when someone called your pup neurotic? I’m OK with someone calling Ruby neurotic, even I do it. I think one of two things is happening - one, some days her anxiety about being left alone gets the best of her, and it makes her sick, or two, she barks at the mailman until she vomits. Kind of like spinning in circles for too long. She just stresses herself out because that man in the blue outfit who has been walking up to our door every day for the past 6 years, and has never done anything to her, deserves a bark down.

When is the last time you actually printed pictures? Kara and I were chatting about this the other day. Remember when you used to drop film off and go back and get excited to flip through your pictures? We don’t do that anymore. And I’m actually quite awful at even getting the pics form my camera onto my computer. Therefore, since I don’t have any animal, house, DIY project, fun activity pics to show you, I’ll share a link with you of somebody else’s photos.

Paul Octavious - I’ve seen his work on a few blogs. Here are my favorite photo projects (click the photo to see the entire project):

The Book Collection

Good Friends

Same Hill, Different Day

Have a fun-filled, Spring-weathered, Do-It-Yourselfed Weekend!

LOVE ME,

And my neurotic dog who will more than likely live to see the day she goes into the Guinness Book of World Records for the oldest dog ever, because she would do that to me,

SPAMANDA

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Hi Spam,

So, it took us longer than a day, but only because we had to hunt down some supplies (nailhead trim and furniture legs). But our hunt ended successfully and last night we slept in our new, grown-up bed.

And it didn’t collapse.

with just the boxspring, so you can see the frame!

All made up

A closer look at the headboard...but don't look TOO close, the nails are quite perfectly straight.

The first test of strength and stability.

Whew. It was a lot of work, but well-worth it. It ended up to be about $300 total and not too much frustration, tears, or sweat. I am typing with band-aids on my fingers though. The nailhead trim was sharp.

So, with just a few hundred bucks and a couple drops of blood, we are now officially grown-ups. I think I am going to take a weekend off, maybe pick up a few paint samples, then paint and accessorize to finish off the bedroom in a couple of weeks. Over the next five days I have to teach seven classes (six spin and one circuit), so I think there will be a lot of couch time in between.

Cheers to our first grown-up bed,
love, famous

PS. Do you know who is the mentor tonight on AI? I feel it is kind of ridiculous, but I won’t judge until I see the show.

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Spam,

Ben and I both have today off. We are attempting to make a bed frame and headboard. I will check back with pictures…either of a new bed or of a pile of lumber and fabric.

Our goal is to make it for under $250 (less than a third of what it would be to purchase one and have it shipped or delivered). Also, I’d like to get it all done by the end of the day.

Cheers to being ambitious,
love, famous

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Famous,
I’ve found something really fabulous to assist in redecorating a home. Not just moodboards, but a place online to create your own moodboard specifically for your home design, and I heart it. Here’s what I’ve completed so far…

Bathroom - Grey walls with white and silver fixtures, and yellow and black accents

Living room - sage walls, tan and brown furnishings, and warm accent colors

It’s true that you can’t be incredibly picky. The site doesn’t offer exactly the items or colors you may be looking for, but at least you can find inspiration if your starting from scratch.

Note: If you plan to use the mydeco feature, create an account before you begin your mood board, otherwise you won’t be able to save your hard work! There is also a feature for designing a 3D room that I have not attempted - just seems like too much work, and I’m not that motivated.

Tonight I’m tackling wallpaper removal for the first time. I know it’s not difficult, just time consuming. Cross your fingers that there is only one layer! That’s what I’m dreading - to start peeling away the flowers to see… MORE FLOWERS! NOOOOOO!

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

Since I’m on a home design, interior style kind of kick this weekend, I just love The Selby. Some of my personal faves:

• Nicolas Malleville and Francesca Bonato - look at the tile in this place!
• Elisa Nalin - I don’t know if I could or would do it, but I love that she just has stuff, colorful stuff!
• Nic Briand and Susien Chong - I’ve already stolen the coffee mug idea, and I’m actually making Max a house out of boxes, and I’m sure Jayson would like a Darth Vader on the toilet for some reason.
• Anne, Aimee, and Nathan - what a creative and helpful kitchen cabinet idea!

LOVE ME,
and my warm water and vinegar spray bottle,
SPAMANDA

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