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Fame,
Good title. Made me giggle. I can’t wait to see pictures. I actually threw together a quick headboard for out guest bedroom. It’s more of a hanging really - an old window frame and some ribbon. I’ll try and get a picture for you soon. Also, I’m really hoping to make a dent on our bathroom this coming weekend. I’ve spackled and started sanding, after the dreadful wallpaper removal. My family helped me put up a new light fixture. I think I’m going to actually remove the baseboards. I’ve been thinking I can get away without doing it, but there is wallpaper behind them. UGH.
Can’t wait to see some pictures!!! If you ever feel like removing wallpaper - an urge I’m sure you get often, just let me know. You can visit!
LOVE ME

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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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Famous,
What do we have to say for ourselves. No posting all week? Either we’ve been very busy or very boring. I’m going to choose busy! This week I’ve been to a soccer game, a cross country meet, a football kick-off social, stayed late at the office, and sipped a couple of margaritas. Today we cleaned up the house a bit, and tonight we’re grilling out and having a fire. And hopefully, Sunday or Monday - tubing! In the meantime, Labor Day is Monday (to steal your line, Woop Woop. Three day weekend!).

Our neighbors informed us recently that they are close to giving up on house hunting for the year. “There’s nothing out there.” Which makes me feel a little better about not really going forth with house hunting. Of course, “Now’s the time,” and Jayson can’t get enough of that line. However, halting the house hunt does not keep me from day dreaming about all of the things I’m going to do to the interior of my future home! Have you seen Target wallpaper? I’m very interested in textured wallpaper and the metallic-ish wallpaper - for an accent wall. Here are my faves:

(paintable!)

I’ll try and bring a little more to the blog next week. Jayson’s manstress, Trev, is coming to visit. He arrives Wednesday. They are going to Winnipeg for the weekend. It’s Jayson’s ‘pre-op boys’ blowout’ which includes a CFL game (Go Riders) and a Tragically Hip concert. Not too long after Trevor departs, the not-in-laws will be staying with us to take care of their medicated, sling-armed son.

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend - please enjoy the beautiful weather!

LOVE ME,
And the fact that my very large walk-in closet, a.k.a. the spare bedroom, will not look like a clothing explosion by Wednesday, and will not be my closet for about a month. The things I do for love,

SPAMANDA

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