tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52233536491796554252024-02-07T22:23:56.135-08:00Hooked on Hickory{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-12582956539715959182013-04-04T15:08:00.002-07:002013-04-04T15:08:35.645-07:00I Hear Crickets<div align="center">
<em>Cricket cricket</em>.</div>
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I call bull**** on myself.</div>
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"My New Years resolution is to devote more time to blogging."</div>
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<em>Really, Ashley</em>?</div>
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Yeah, I'm a failure and a <em>liar</em>.</div>
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I fully admit to that.</div>
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I've probably lost my <em>few</em> readers.</div>
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Carlo is 9 months old now and to simply put it... I'm a busy mom.</div>
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Boy do I have respect for all you mamas out there doing your blog thang.</div>
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I can't seem to hack it.</div>
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I continue to <em>obsess</em> over interior design.</div>
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I love <em>sharing</em> my home with you.</div>
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And I miss my blog and all of you <em>desperately</em>.</div>
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Between Carlo's tummy troubles and his larger than life personality,</div>
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<em>I just can't seem to find the time</em>.</div>
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.wash bottles.</div>
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.change diapers.</div>
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.do laundry.</div>
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.bathe carlo.</div>
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.bathe myself.</div>
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."try keeping the cottage" in order.</div>
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.being a wife and a mom.</div>
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.taking part in the outside world.</div>
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<em>Repeat</em>.</div>
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teeheehee.</div>
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Uff. It's not as easy as it looks, people.</div>
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Okay enough about poor me.</div>
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Complaining is the one thing I'm good at lately.</div>
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Things are <em>a-happening</em> around here.</div>
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Carlo will be 1 in June!</div>
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That means we will be throwing a party and the cottage needs sprucing.</div>
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I'll be tidying and decorating the interior </div>
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but for the most part we will focus on the exterior of the home.</div>
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I know it's an important aspect to a home. Good ol' curb appeal.</div>
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I do tend to judge a home based on how it looks from the outside.</div>
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<em>So superficial</em>, no?</div>
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I just can't get passed spending all that money</div>
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dumping cow...<em>mm hm</em>... all over.</div>
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And paint. </div>
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Ah, the topic at our place right now.</div>
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<em>Can we get by another summer</em>?</div>
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Hubby says yes. Mommy says no.</div>
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We are currently in the process of receiving some quotes.</div>
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I've already lost myself in paint colors.</div>
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Picking paint for the outside is no joke.</div>
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Here's a reminder of how our home's exterior is looking these days.</div>
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<em>She's a charmer, no</em>?</div>
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That's why we chose her!</div>
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I needed about 5 more years of dual income and no baby</div>
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to get her to where she needed to be.</div>
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Wouldn't trade the little guy for the world though!</div>
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So we'll make due and get creative.</div>
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Some thoughts and inspiration coming your way!</div>
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And one of my Easter babe, <em>just because</em>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of letschipit, houzz, unknown, unknown </span></div>
{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-26748111857020035572012-12-23T16:26:00.001-08:002012-12-23T16:26:18.846-08:00Let's Catch Up Next Year?<div align="center">
I wished you a Happy Thanksgiving.</div>
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Now...</div>
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I'm going to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!</div>
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I'm slacking.</div>
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I hope to bring life <em>back to the blog</em> in the coming year!</div>
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New Years resolution numero uno.</div>
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2 days to go...</div>
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...look how much my man has grown.</div>
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Hello, friends!</div>
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How I've missed you...</div>
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Things are quite slow around the cottage.</div>
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I do, however, have a few things I'm working on.</div>
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Most of my time is spent taking care of Carlo.</div>
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We have good days and bad.</div>
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His poor little tummy...</div>
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I <em>missed </em>Halloween on blog land...</div>
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God blessed us with the greatest gift of all.</div>
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<em>Our son</em>.</div>
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{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-81867992884745808452012-10-07T11:03:00.000-07:002012-10-07T11:03:20.987-07:00A Cool Drink of Water: Master Bathroom Sinks<div align="center">
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I'm so <em>embarrassed</em>!</div>
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But Carlo has been my main priority.</div>
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As I've explained in past blog entries, Carlo has MSPI.</div>
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That's an allergy/intolerance to cow's milk and soy.</div>
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He also has some reflux.</div>
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It's truly been an experiment trying to get our little guy to feel better.</div>
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<em>Finally</em>, 3 1/2 months in and I see<em> some</em> improvement.</div>
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I'm going to keep my fingers crossed.</div>
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I truly believe that Carlo's the<em> only thing</em> in this world</div>
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that could keep me away from design.</div>
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I finally convinced the hubs that we could take on the master bath remodel.</div>
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He told me to begin hunting for deals.</div>
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<em><u>Yes</u></em>!</div>
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This may take awhile considering our sons formula is costing us</div>
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I began my search for sinks/consoles.</div>
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I haven't been successful yet.</div>
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We would need two of the single styles.</div>
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Can't give up on that dream quite yet.</div>
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Stay tuned. I'm going to reveal our finished mudroom!</div>
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{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-90827128452562330372012-09-11T18:32:00.000-07:002012-09-12T15:53:46.654-07:00Ready To Take a Bite Out of the CL Fair!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hey, all!</div>
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My house and my plans for it are falling a part!</div>
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I spend my days and nights stuck on the couch...literally.</div>
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I know it's not forever. I need to keep reminding myself of that.</div>
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And boy, <em><u>what I wouldn't do for Carlo</u></em>.</div>
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Yes, <em>in this instance</em>, this is intended for my son.</div>
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Don't we all feel that way about our children?</div>
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I can stare at that dude for hours. </div>
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Enough mush. More design.</div>
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Before moving to the upstairs master bedroom and bath,</div>
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I'd like to finish the mudroom and dining room (maybe family room!?)</div>
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<em>That sounds like a lot, no</em>?</div>
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The family room may not be done before heading upstairs,</div>
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but the other two rooms shouldn't be a problem as they are almost finished.</div>
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Items for these two rooms are on my radar.</div>
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<em>Hello</em>, Country Living Fair!</div>
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I'm looking forward to it. </div>
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Last year we hit the jackpot on a few items</div>
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and spending some time with my husband sounds like <em>pure bliss</em>.</div>
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I have one wall in my dining room that I can't commit anything to.</div>
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That's why I need your help.</div>
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<em>Shelves</em>? <em>Plate display</em>? <em> A</em> <em>painting</em>?</div>
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Another idea is to have something custom built to display platters and dishes</div>
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similar to those in the three images above.</div>
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My final option is hanging a large painting.</div>
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I'm loving this one from Ballard Designs.</div>
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These are some of the things that I think about while gazing into the eyes of my boy.</div>
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I can't wait to share my day at the fair with you.</div>
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Hopefully, I'll get inspired and get out of my reality t.v. and p.j. rut.</div>
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Any suggestions would be appreciated!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of crush de cul de sac, milk and honey home, unknown, southern living, nine and sixteen, nine and sixteen, ballard designs</span> </div>
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{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-31987965403946839702012-09-03T06:13:00.002-07:002012-09-03T06:20:11.908-07:00Baby Carlo's Must Have Items!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
During my pregnancy, I did a lot of baby product research.</div>
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I was a first time mom without a clue.</div>
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I figured no one would be better informed then other moms.</div>
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So reviews it was.</div>
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Some items were<em> hits</em> while others were complete <em>misses</em>.</div>
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What works for some babies doesn't always work for others.</div>
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You need to keep that in mind.</div>
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<em>I'll keep it real</em> -</div>
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Carlo has some pretty cool gadgets that he doesn't seem all that interested in.</div>
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I went ahead and put together our must have list.</div>
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At 2 1/2 months old, our list is likely to change (and<em> fast</em>!)</div>
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But for now...here's what we're loving.</div>
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From one mom to another (or a soon to be!)</div>
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I hope this helps!</div>
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1. <u>Baby Aquaphor</u> - one word...<em>obsessed</em>! </div>
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I use this on Carlo's tushy in between diaper changes and on his face when he's in character (a tiger!) </div>
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Any scratches he gives himself clears up within a day. I call that magic!</div>
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2. <u>Nap Nanny Chill</u> - It's sort of big and pretty pricey. However, with Carlo's acid reflux, this is the only way Carlo will sleep on his own. The Nap Nanny was designed on an incline to keep the little one upright. The giraffe print is super cute too! </div>
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3. <u>Aden and Anais Swaddle Blankets</u> - I don't know where I'd be without these blankets. If your little one likes being swaddled (Carlo doesn't), they make for the perfect swaddling blankets. They are super soft and easy to work with. We use them as blankies, burp cloths, <em>you name it</em>. Again, super cute prints. Baby blankets with peacock feathers? Ring me out for a few more.</div>
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4. <u>Wubbanub Pacifiers</u> - We've got a few of these little guys. They stay in your little ones mouth easier since they prop up on their chest and our easy to find when they've gone lost. Enough said.</div>
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5. <u>Mustela Products</u> - There isn't one product I haven't liked. The fragrance is light and they don't irritate Carlo's sensitive skin. </div>
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6. <u>4moms Clearwater Infant Tub</u> - Yes, we're embarassed to admit that we spent nearly $100 dollars on a bath tub. It was before we had him (<em>not sure we would agree to dropping that kind of dough now</em>). But this thing is purely genius. The tub filters water through it so that your little one is never sitting in soiled water. It also reads the temperature and tells you when it's safe for your babe to bathe. As a first time mom, that reassurance is priceless. Let me warn you, this tub doesn't come without it's problems. We've had the thermometer fall out a few times. For that kind of money, <em>nothing should go wrong</em>! It <em>still </em>makes my list though.</div>
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7. <u>Dekor Diaper Pail</u> - Normally, I despise these things. Hoarding stinky diapers in one place is stomach turning to a neat freak like myself. I've used them at other moms homes and have always felt that I was pealing the skin of my hand trying to push the diaper down the small hole. This diaper pail is easy to use and extremely easy to change. Yes, the diapers are still smelly. But if you change out the bag often, it will be a lifesaver to you and your family.</div>
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I'm always on the hunt for new products.</div>
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{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-34266156273492585672012-09-02T07:21:00.000-07:002012-09-02T07:21:36.103-07:00Fallin' for World Market!<div align="center">
World Market's<em> fall line</em> recently caught my eye.</div>
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During my escape (<em>oops! did I say that?</em>) </div>
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from the cottage and from the babe,</div>
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I stopped at some of my favorite stores </div>
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to re-energize and to get my design fix. </div>
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World Market (Cost Plus) is one of those stores</div>
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that never seems to disappoint. Lately, they truly<em> get it</em>.</div>
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It's great for those of us who love a look but who may not want </div>
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to commit to the trend or empty out their pockets.</div>
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<em>My kind of place</em>!</div>
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I snapped pictures of some finds while I was there.</div>
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Then I jumped online to see what else they would eventually get in for the season.</div>
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Without a doubt, I would purchase this armchair.</div>
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The upholstery is a zebra print linen and is nice to the touch.</div>
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The wood is weathered gray.</div>
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<em>Nice</em>, World Market!</div>
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The chair normally retails for $249.99. </div>
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Right now you can snatch it up for $219.99.</div>
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Ikat print has increased in popularity over the past few years.</div>
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This chair features walnut spindle legs and pewter nail head accents.</div>
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Personally, I wouldn't use more than one of these chairs in a space.</div>
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I do, however, think that it would be a great addition to an office or </div>
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For a limited time, you can purchase the chair for $99.99!</div>
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This rolling steamer trunk bar stopped me in my tracks.</div>
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I'm not sure it's something I'd use here at the cottage,</div>
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The trunk is wrapped with straw hemp and is trimmed with faux leather.</div>
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You can get one for $449.99! It normally sells for $649.99.</div>
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We're seeing cowhide in the design world a lot lately.</div>
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Cowhide is great on it's own or when it's layered with other rugs.</div>
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It's $329.99. Unfortunately, it's not a part of the dining sale.</div>
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Here are a few other items I found while browsing online.</div>
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The mix of wood and metal is sure to be a conversation starter.</div>
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I can see this<em> looking great</em> in a breakfast nook!</div>
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This table is a part of the dining sale and will run you $319.99.</div>
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I've got an obsession for all things rattan/wicker</div>
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(<em>you name it...I love it!</em>)</div>
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I would <em>adore</em> these placed around a table.</div>
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A comfortable yet chic look!</div>
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$255.98!</div>
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<em>Cuuuttte</em>. </div>
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Love the pearlized look!</div>
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Actually, a lot of their flatware is pretty snazzy.</div>
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Take a lot for yourself!</div>
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On another note, I can't believe it's September.</div>
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Time for football, sweatshirts, and warm beverages.</div>
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My summer<em> flew by</em> due to the birth of my son.</div>
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He's such a great little guy.</div>
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We have been battling a milk protein allergy and acid reflux.</div>
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<em>Not easy</em>.</div>
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Let's just say I got the baby 411 down now.</div>
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I know what works. What doesn't.</div>
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In a future blog entry, I plan on highlighting some of my favorite baby items.</div>
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Anyone going to the Country Living Fair this year?</div>
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Hopefully, one of our lovely family members will watch Carlo</div>
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so that Rob and I can attend.</div>
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<em>Anyone reading this</em>? HAHA!</div>
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We do plan on going to the Columbus, OH show.</div>
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Let us know if you will be there!</div>
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{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-7013892579156349902012-08-21T11:16:00.000-07:002012-08-21T11:16:51.282-07:00The Kitchen Reveal<div align="center">
The time has finally come.</div>
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Our <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">kitchen is complete.</span></div>
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Minus window treatments</div>
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and a possible change in light fixtures.</div>
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{<em>Especially the one over our table</em>}</div>
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If I have something too long or make an impulse buy,</div>
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I tend to change them down the road.</div>
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While I do like our pendants, I'd switch them out</div>
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for the Visual Comfort Sloane pendant any day of the week!</div>
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<em>Maybe someday</em>...</div>
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I'm pretty pleased with the final space.</div>
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It proves that you don't have to gut a kitchen</div>
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down to the studs to make it current.</div>
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Here are a few before shots.</div>
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Here's how it looks<em> now</em>.</div>
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as it's broken into different work spaces.</div>
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I'm definitely not a professional.</div>
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The cabinets and walls got a fresh coat of paint.</div>
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The countertops were removed </div>
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and butcher block and honed marble were installed.</div>
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All hardware was swapped for polished nickel.</div>
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All the appliances were removed and replaced </div>
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except for the double oven.</div>
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A farmhouse sink was added.</div>
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All of these changes make for a perfect kitchen for our family!</div>
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<em>Thanks for taking a looksie</em>!</div>
{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-24109683757967129722012-08-06T19:08:00.000-07:002012-08-06T19:15:42.371-07:00Bano Beauties<div align="center">
<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">hello there</span>, blog friends.</div>
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It's <em>almost</em> been a month. <em>Blush</em>. </div>
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Who would have thought that caring for a newborn</div>
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<span style="color: #45818e; font-size: large;">;)</span></div>
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I don't mind <em>too</em> much.</div>
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Carlo has the most beautiful peepers. </div>
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He's so observant and doesn't like to miss a thing.</div>
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Hence, mama not having time to surf blogland.</div>
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I feel like a broken record {<em>really</em>}.</div>
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Well, the marble island countertop is scheduled to be installed next Tuesday.</div>
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It's about flipping time.</div>
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I apologize, but I'm at the point of <em>pure</em> and <em>utter<u> irritation</u></em>.</div>
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Once it's in, I'll upload pictures immediately.</div>
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Since the kitchen project is coming to a close, </div>
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it's only natural that I'd find something else to </div>
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<em>day dream about</em> and <em>spend money on</em>.</div>
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The kitchen and the master bathroom were two of the big projects </div>
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I foresaw before purchasing the cottage.</div>
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<em>Remember this beauty</em>?</div>
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Great bones, no?</div>
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The tile though...<em>bleh</em>!</div>
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It's too bad because the quality of the stone is quite nice.</div>
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And the limestone countertop and seat in the shower probably</div>
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cost the previous owners a pretty penny.</div>
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While this bathroom won't be an overnight project </div>
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{heck...<em>nothing</em> we do is overnight}</div>
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I'm beginning to gather inspiration for the space.</div>
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I'm <em>loving</em> the paneled walls and the wall mounted faucets.</div>
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Again, wood on the walls. I also<em> dig</em> the vessels and their bridge faucets.</div>
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Can you tell<em> I love me some</em> dark wood mixed with clean white fixtures?</div>
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Tile soaring up the walls!</div>
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Antique cabinet re purposed. <em>Lovely</em>!</div>
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Hex tiles and marble. <em>Can't go wrong</em>.</div>
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All very different but beautiful banos.</div>
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It will be a challenge for me to decide the direction of the room.</div>
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<em>Too many great looks</em>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of unknown, the polished pebble, country living, bhg.com, bhg.com, milk and honey home, kristen panitch, tuesday's with dorie, milk and honey home, my design dump, the reformed ranch, traditional home, two ellie</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-9624740808127606362012-07-16T08:44:00.001-07:002012-07-16T08:44:28.316-07:00The Two Babies in My Life<div align="center">
Without a doubt, he'll kill me when he's older.</div>
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Until then, I'm going to<em> enjoy</em>!</div>
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Thanks to Aubrey Adair Photography </div>
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{she's the <em>very best!</em>}</div>
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What a kind and sincere woman.<br />
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I couldn't have felt<em> more at ease</em>.<br />
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I've had a marble dilemma for weeks.</div>
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So that's what's been occupying my time. </div>
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The two babies in my life.</div>
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The<em> real one </em></div>
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</div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-39942164880119761622012-07-07T04:27:00.002-07:002012-07-07T04:29:47.445-07:00I'd Like To Introduce...<div align="center">
the newest addition to our family,</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">Carlo</span>.</div>
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Carlo Anthony was born on June 26th.</div>
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To my surprise, labor and delivery was <em>just fine</em>.</div>
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While I was in labor for approximately 11 hours, </div>
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the delivery lasted <em>no more then 15 minutes</em>.</div>
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<em>really</em> <em><u>really</u></em> rough pregnancy.</div>
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Capital <em>O-U-T</em>.</div>
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His personality is very much that way.</div>
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Rob and I are so<em><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"> in love</span></em>.</div>
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I look at my son and feel a sense of <em>overwhelming joy </em></div>
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that I can't quite explain.</div>
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It's the greatest<em> kind of love that exists</em>.</div>
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Needless to say, Rob and I have been preoccupied.</div>
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This upcoming Wednesday, the hubs and I will celebrate our third year of marriage.</div>
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Honey,<em> I love you more</em> each day.</div>
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You are the epitome of a perfect husband.</div>
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You are even a better daddy.</div>
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Thank you for walking along side me during this pregnancy.</div>
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I know it wasn't an easy chapter.</div>
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For my design folks...I'm having decorating withdrawal!</div>
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<em>What's postpartum</em>? I have something much different.</div>
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Being stuck in a house and missing blog land. </div>
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<em>That's the problem</em>.</div>
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Our kitchen is one step from completion.</div>
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The honed carrara came in but I wasn't particularly fond of the color.</div>
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I'm currently waiting for a new piece to come in.</div>
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Then the kitchen reveal.</div>
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<br /></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-47245369151663823122012-06-21T17:52:00.000-07:002012-06-22T05:40:27.798-07:00The Nursery Reveal<div align="center">
I tend to be the type of person who is<em> never completely finished</em> with a room.</div>
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Every time I'm out and about, my eyes are peeled </div>
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for something that may work in a particular space.</div>
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Carlo's room has been <em><u>no exception</u></em>.</div>
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If anything it's been more challenging for me to let go of and move on.</div>
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While some things may <em>still</em> change before his arrival,</div>
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for the most part this is the way it will stand.</div>
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Until his big boy room of course!</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">we hope you love it Carlo</span>.</div>
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Mommy and daddy worked hard.</div>
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</div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-28433396198022632652012-06-13T08:40:00.000-07:002012-06-13T08:40:48.912-07:00Carlo's Mustache Bash Baby Shower!<div align="center">
I <em><span style="color: #990000; font-size: large;">mustache </span></em>you a question.</div>
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<em>Do you like baby shower's as much as I do</em>?</div>
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To celebrate the arrival of our little bundle, </div>
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my mom threw me an unforgettable party.</div>
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Carlo had his first mustache bash and <em>doesn't even know it yet.</em></div>
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The mustache bash had an<em> old world circus</em> vibe to it.</div>
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<em>It couldn't have been more <u>me</u></em>.</div>
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I admit it. It's a <em>guilty pleasure of mine</em>.</div>
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I particularly enjoy receiving packages.</div>
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Pulling into the driveway after a long day of work and checking the doors...</div>
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<em>Oh yeah,</em> I do.</div>
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You mean they<em> never</em> drop off at the back door?</div>
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<em>Ya gotta check, right</em>? Just in case the silly delivery man decided</div>
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the front door wasn't the <em>appropriate</em> place that day?</div>
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The only time the mailbox is an<em> eyesore</em> is when the bills are in it.</div>
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Mailboxes are something that we often neglect to <em>look at</em> or even <em>take care of</em>.</div>
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Seeing as it's a part of our daily routine, I feel it should<em> brighten</em> ones day.</div>
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Rob decided to pull out an outdoor light post </div>
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{aka <em>the eyesore of hickory</em>}</div>
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that resided smack dab at the start of our driveway.</div>
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We contemplated adding another one, as most of our neighbors continue the trend.</div>
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However, they are costly and aren't all the great looking these days.</div>
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Which got me thinking...<em>our mailbox isn't much better</em>.</div>
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As I've said in previous blog entries...the cottage's exterior needs some work.</div>
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Don't get me wrong, it's<em> completely fine</em>. </div>
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But it does need a new coat of paint and some new hardware.</div>
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<em>Maybe we should start with the mailbox</em>?</div>
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My dream mailbox...</div>
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The Victorian pedestal mailbox.</div>
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The patina <em>knocks my socks off</em>.</div>
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I'm not sure this style "fits" the look of our neighborhood.</div>
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But it's a dream box. <em>No</em>?</div>
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I like the white wood paired with a darker metal box.</div>
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<em>Who knew your mailbox could cause such grief</em>?</div>
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The hubs and I think we have decided on honed cararra marble.</div>
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8 months preggo and nesting is at an all time high.</div>
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<em>But time is running out</em>!</div>
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The nursery isn't even complete. <em>Ah</em>!</div>
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I'm going to take off and<em> rest</em>. <em>Doctor's orders</em>!</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">happy memorial day</span>!</div>
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To those who have served...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of unkown the colors of my mind tumblr, mailboxixchange, custommade, mailbox.net (last 3 images)</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-18992144783409715682012-05-16T18:19:00.000-07:002012-05-16T18:19:26.235-07:00Waterlox Rocks and My 100th Post!<div align="center">
My <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">100th</span> blog post!</div>
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How<em> great</em> is that?<br />
When I began blogging last summer, I didn't know what to expect.<br />
<em>Could I keep up</em>? <em>Would people bother checking it out</em>?<br />
However, it was always my intention to write the blog for <u>me</u>.<br />
It's my virtual photo book and my personal diary. <br />
I get to go back and see how far we've come.<br />
<em>And what a year it's been</em>! We've <em>come far</em>, babe.<br />
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We are working <em>very hard</em> on this kitchen.<br />
We need to touch up the cabinets and caulk in areas.<br />
We need to add stone to the island.<br />
We ordered a pair of pendant lights. <em>We'll see</em> how we like them.<br />
We need to build the refrigerator in and add the plate rack.<br />
<em>Sounds like a lot</em>, no?<br />
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One thing that's officially done...<br />
The butcher block perimeter countertops.<br />
And<em> boy</em> do we love them.<br />
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Can I shout from a mountain top...?<br />
<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">waterlox rocks</span>!<br />
If you plan on using ikea's butcher block or any butcher block for that matter,<br />
go ahead and put on a few coats of this stuff.<br />
<em>I promise you'll be satisfied</em>.<br />
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I <em>sorta feel like a mom today</em>.</div>
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I have a new found appreciation for moms. Motherhood is<em> beautiful</em>.</div>
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I've already sacrificed for Carlo and will continue to each and every day.</div>
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<em>That's what mommies do, right</em>?</div>
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That's what my mom does.</div>
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Thank you for being <em>you</em>. Thank you for <em>working so hard</em>.</div>
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Thank you for being <em>so selfless</em>.</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">I love you beyond words</span>.</div>
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Chef Rob to the rescue.</div>
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Receiving this special treatment won't stop after mother's day.</div>
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Look at the goodies he brings me. <em>He'll kill me</em>.</div>
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Sorry...I just think he's too fabulous. <em>Best</em> <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">husband award</span>.</div>
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We have <em>4</em> weeks left of school. </div>
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<em>Can you believe it</em>? I sure can't.</div>
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They have been my cheerleaders throughout this pregnancy.</div>
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Once schools out, reality will truly set in.</div>
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<em>We're going to meet our little man very soon</em>!</div>
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This weekend gave me the taste of summer.</div>
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While I wish I could jump on a plane and <em>get out of this town</em>,</div>
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Most moms tell me to enjoy this <em>alone time</em> before the baby comes,</div>
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My body aches horribly and I still get sick from time to time.</div>
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Plus, all of this renovation and updating has me in a <em>tizzy</em>.</div>
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Over the weekend Rob and I were out and about when we spotted </div>
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And they were reasonably priced.</div>
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<em>I love you World Market</em>.</div>
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I'd sleep in this room. <em> I hope</em> Carlo likes it too!</div>
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There is more to do, but now we can check one more thing off of our list!</div>
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The kitchen seems to be moving along too.</div>
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The backsplash is being installed today and </div>
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Then we'll add sealer to the countertops!</div>
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We're still waiting on the delivery of the hardware, </div>
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Now we need to start our search for the island countertop.</div>
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<em>Honed granite or marble</em>? <em>Why do people seem so shocked by honed stone</em>?</div>
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They look at me like I'm on another planet.</div>
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<em>It must not be common around here</em>?</div>
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Anyway, I thought I could wait.</div>
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But with so much progress,</div>
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it's hard to leave the center of our kitchen unfinished.</div>
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I know, honey. <em>You told me so</em>.</div>
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I'll stop rambling and touch base later.</div>
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<em>Be back in a flash</em>!</div>
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Lately, I've been <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">impatient</span>.</div>
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Pregnancy hormones have me feeling like a <em>complete lunatic</em>.</div>
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I need things done. Like <em>yesterday</em>.</div>
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The kitchen continues to come along <em>slowly</em>.</div>
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When you think you have a time frame for the work to be completed,</div>
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<em>add a month</em> {or<em> two</em>}.</div>
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In all honesty, if most of the work is completed by June,</div>
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I'll be <em>just fine</em>. If it goes on much longer, <em>call the police</em>. <em>Ha</em>!</div>
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We had a little <em>hiccup</em> with the cabinet hardware.</div>
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Since we already have pre-drilled holes in our cabinetry </div>
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{and because I didn't want to add more holes or fill the old ones in}</div>
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the restoration hardware gilmore pulls that I had in mind were a<em> no go</em>.</div>
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We needed to find something with a 3 inch boring that was still substantial and</div>
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<em>not so tiny</em>.</div>
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After looking <em>high and low</em> we came across the Martha Stewart line of hardware</div>
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at good ol' Home Depot.</div>
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We decided to order 1 cabinet bin pull and 1 knob</div>
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to see how they would look in our kitchen.</div>
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The knob is up top and the bin pull is down below {<em>left side</em>}.</div>
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<em>We love it</em>. A very classic look for almost<em> half of the price </em></div>
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of some of the other hardware that we were considering.</div>
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I went ahead and made the big order last night.</div>
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Rob's got a lot of unscrewing and screwing ahead of him.</div>
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We've got a lot {<em>and I mean a lot</em>} of hardware.</div>
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I'm still on the hunt for some longer pulls for some of the larger cabinets.</div>
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I'm sure that will occupy my time <em>for hours</em>.</div>
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As I posted in my last blog entry, I've been on the hunt </div>
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for curtains and window hardware.</div>
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<em>I'm still a bit up in the air</em>. </div>
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I'm even considering some cherry wood curtain rods </div>
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to compliment our Jenny Lind crib.</div>
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<em>We'll see</em>.</div>
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My mind is currently occupied by art work and how </div>
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I'd like to decorate the wall on each side of the crib. </div>
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<em>Hmmm</em>. Too many decisions lately.</div>
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But I do know, I'm loving these prints.</div>
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I'm thinking <em>vintagey</em> gold frames.</div>
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{<em>The Young Hare</em> by Albrecht Durer}</div>
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{<em>Guardian Angel</em> by Heilige Schutzengel}</div>
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I told you I'm a <em>mess of ideas</em>.</div>
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That was a <em>warning</em>.</div>
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By the way, how lovely is this nursery designed by Tammy Connor?</div>
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<em>She's sort of my new favorite</em>.</div>
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I'm loving all of the crosses behind the iron crib. <em>Simply gorgeous</em>.</div>
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And how adorable is<em> Chester the Raccoon</em>?</div>
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and <em>Henry the Fox</em></div>
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These little creations can be found at the <em>Walnut Animal Society</em>.</div>
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All our handmade in the <em>good ol' USA</em>!</div>
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I'm sure {<em>no it's a fact</em>} that I'll be back with more ideas and inspiration later.</div>
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I'm going to go enjoy a sunny day with my hubs!</div>
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<em>Hope you do the same</em>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of art.com, art.com, tammy connor interior design, walnut animal society, walnut animal society</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-53620099029889817862012-05-02T18:38:00.001-07:002012-05-05T07:14:22.946-07:00With May Flowers Comes Blooming Progress!<div align="center">
Today wasn't a "<em>great</em>" day.</div>
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The flowers around the cottage are beginning to <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">bloom</span>.</div>
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Of course they make me <em>smile</em>.</div>
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The smell of the flowers remind me of last year when we signed the papers.</div>
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<span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">pure bliss</span>.</div>
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Our backyard. <em>A lot of lovely green</em>.</div>
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We <em>can't wait</em> to spend more time outside.</div>
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The weather has been up and down.</div>
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80's, rain, then snow. <em>Really</em>?</div>
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This week sunshine is in the forecast. </div>
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The yard has loads of potential. We wish we could <em>dig</em> right in.</div>
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For now, the inside remains our priority.</div>
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Speaking of the inside, here is part of the grouted back splash.</div>
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While the tiles don't "<em>pop</em>" as they would with darker grout, </div>
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We're continuing our work on the nursery.</div>
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Can someone explain to me why window treatments are so <em>expensive</em>?</div>
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<em>It drives me bonkers</em>. <em>Literally</em>.</div>
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Here's a reminder of how the nursery looks.</div>
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Here are some window treatments that we're considering.</div>
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I wasn't kidding when I said we were ready to follow up our talk with some <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">walk</span>.</div>
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Things are moving quickly {<em>yet slowly</em>} around Hickory.</div>
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One side of the kitchen is <em>almost done</em>. </div>
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Those farmhouse sinks are a <em>doosey</em> to install!</div>
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Here is how the one side of the kitchen <em>that we have been working on</em> is looking.</div>
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I'm pretty pleased so far!</div>
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We haven't grouted yet and <em>boy</em> has grout color been on<em> my mind</em>.</div>
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I've been mixed on whether or not to go white or gray.</div>
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I stood in the aisle for over 20 minutes...contemplating.</div>
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<em>Rob fuming</em>.</div>
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<em>Fire engine red</em> probably <em>contemplating</em> why I'm so annoying!</div>
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gray. white. gray it is. nope white with the butcher block.</div>
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<em>I'm shocked by my decision</em>.</div>
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The fireplace has finally been coated in a lovely shade of creamy white.</div>
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Things are<em> surely coming along</em>.</div>
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Rob took on the wall and <em>won</em>!</div>
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<em>What a mess</em>! Kitchen reno is the <em>absolute pits</em>.</div>
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I can't imagine gutting the entire thing.</div>
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I have a new found respect for those who take their kitchen down to the studs.</div>
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Despite the dust, I can't help but be <em>optimistic</em> and<em> excited</em>.</div>
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I know it will be be worth the hassle.</div>
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Here is a snap shot of the wood counters.</div>
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The counters are still missing the Waterlox, which we will eventually apply.</div>
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I'm a<em> happy camper</em>.</div>
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It's not jiving.</div>
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We'll be purchasing the Restoration Hardware gilmore bin pulls.</div>
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I've juggled the idea of glass vs. polished nickel.</div>
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{which is <em>screaming</em> for some honed stone}</div>
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I originally wanted an antique brass look.</div>
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Now I'm leaning towards <em>good ol'</em> school house pendants</div>
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The lights may come a bit later, but I can't help but envision the entire space.</div>
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With your help,<em> I think</em> we decided on subway tile.</div>
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It's coming along...<em>finally</em>!</div>
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It's been <em>awhile</em>!</div>
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We've been<em> busy bees</em> around here.</div>
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The <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">kitchen</span>.</div>
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The <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">nursery</span>.</div>
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Big and pregnant and I'm weeding the beds and the brick pathways.</div>
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I'm paying for it today though. <em>Ouch</em>!</div>
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The countertops have been cut and have the second coat of stain on them.</div>
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Walnut <em>yumminess</em>. </div>
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They are in need of some Waterlox, but we plan on installing them first.</div>
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I hope I don't have to evacuate the cottage due to the fumes.</div>
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Carlo comes first. So if they say out, <em>I'm out</em>. </div>
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Rob began tearing down the backsplash yesterday.</div>
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Talk about a pain in the <em>you know what</em>. </div>
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This tile was <em>official</em>. <em> Old</em> and probably <em>very nice</em> for it's time.</div>
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Those first few tiles came down {dry wall and all} and I took a sigh of relief.</div>
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It's going to be a lot of work. I'm talking <em>one tile at a time</em>.</div>
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The fire clay sink and the faucet came in.</div>
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I can barely contain the excitement within me.</div>
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Now I'm on the hunt for polished nickel hardware, possible pendants,</div>
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Ooh and here's the <em>cherry on top</em>.</div>
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Carlo's crib was delivered.</div>
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<em>I adore the cherry finish</em>. It reminds me so much of my own crib as a child.</div>
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I'm thinking <em>giclee prints</em>. Gold antique frames.</div>
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Homemade stuffed animals like this little guy.</div>
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If I could only figure out how to purchase this babe.</div>
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The feeling of creating a room for <em>your child</em> is </div>
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There isn't a day that Rob and I don't go in there and quietly marvel.</div>
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In a few days, I'll say so long to trimester numero dos and greet the </div>
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It's been a process and I can't wait to meet<em> our little miracle</em>.</div>
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<em>Be back in a flash</em>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of schlaf (etsy), miga de pan, reraeshop (etsy), moderntreetopbaby (etsy)</span></div>
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<br /></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-43996141485160069442012-04-11T16:45:00.001-07:002012-04-11T17:05:31.064-07:00Crib Catastrophe<div align="center">Happy<em> hump day</em>!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I've got a <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">crib catastrophe</span> on my hands.</div><div align="center">Horrible back aches and <em>crib headaches</em>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I originally planned on purchasing the DaVinci Jenny Lind crib in cherry.</div><div align="center">I searched the web and it's <em>sold out</em>...<em>everywhere</em>!</div><div align="center">Numerous websites state that it is on back order and that</div><div align="center"> it will ship at the end of June.</div><div align="center">Because I'm an <em>obsessed</em> and <em>paranoid</em> first time mama, I investigated the issue.</div><div align="center">According to the manufacturer, they are discontinuing the model.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: x-large;">WHAT?</span></div><div align="center"><em>How could they</em>? It appears to sell incredibly well.</div><div align="center">Angel Line carries a similar Jenny Lind style. So that's one option.</div><div align="center">I purchased this crib not knowing if I'd love the cherry finish. </div><div align="center">But I had to <em>hurry</em>...these were selling out like <em>hot cakes</em> too!</div><div align="center">If I have to send it back I can. It should arrive any day now.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEPO5MuNqYNzAGdvL48kFYp9OdXV-DgILHmmPSxqKJ7WPcEE8vjxJWUMXJbicMfrmQbLaGEHPjBOLafmuwMEAzvUmkLWSGD12IZ9DH8JzgHLPZX-BBm3BJKYT8beQ5cYY-SJwnM9O6uM/s1600/angel+line+davinci.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEPO5MuNqYNzAGdvL48kFYp9OdXV-DgILHmmPSxqKJ7WPcEE8vjxJWUMXJbicMfrmQbLaGEHPjBOLafmuwMEAzvUmkLWSGD12IZ9DH8JzgHLPZX-BBm3BJKYT8beQ5cYY-SJwnM9O6uM/s640/angel+line+davinci.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center">Or we can opt for the DaVinci in the white finish.</div><div align="center">I've been straying from this color, thinking it would</div><div align="center"> be white<em> over kill</em> in the room.</div><div align="center">The crib will be against the chalkboard wall. </div><div align="center">So while I don't want it to blend in,</div><div align="center">I also don't want it to pop out too drastically.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxkgqMaADzFOycIHVO1y3T3fBwF2RPa6ygHpnzbBNuiKjh1dsHb8CG-KERDgZefA_wNyw0OdiHppVj0puoFM25aoviX8KifjTKVPIsbpC7R6ceEWDihACROT2murqBp_99s5-yUIZQiI/s1600/davinci+in+white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" qda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfxkgqMaADzFOycIHVO1y3T3fBwF2RPa6ygHpnzbBNuiKjh1dsHb8CG-KERDgZefA_wNyw0OdiHppVj0puoFM25aoviX8KifjTKVPIsbpC7R6ceEWDihACROT2murqBp_99s5-yUIZQiI/s640/davinci+in+white.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And while I love this style from Restoration Hardware, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I can rationalize spending that for the crib.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'd rather buy the<em> big boy bed</em> from there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm planning on using all white bedding for the crib,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which I think will look lovely against the cherry wood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'll either indulge and buy this or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> have something <em>just as perfect</em> made.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of wayfair, wayfair, restoration hardware, layla grayce</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-91876330473299364332012-04-08T04:17:00.001-07:002012-04-08T04:20:15.300-07:00Eggcellent Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">wishing you an <em>eggcellent</em> easter day</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMp0QDlReU3S-gM9RZWfwul1KT2_Y3299zP0AITUw9-Umvi7NBWjIKIb97nsCTjz1hTFmH-HwU084lNh590fVDJJl-EfvH_niMrrB6S7kj-eNUan8E3TwJxZvAIkPOw0j-bNELOFzEN0/s1600/aladysfindings.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiMp0QDlReU3S-gM9RZWfwul1KT2_Y3299zP0AITUw9-Umvi7NBWjIKIb97nsCTjz1hTFmH-HwU084lNh590fVDJJl-EfvH_niMrrB6S7kj-eNUan8E3TwJxZvAIkPOw0j-bNELOFzEN0/s640/aladysfindings.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>w/love</em>,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rob, Ashley, and <em>Carlo (!!!)</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*photo courtesy of a ladys findings</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5223353649179655425.post-81685605936576774452012-04-05T11:22:00.000-07:002012-04-05T11:22:39.565-07:00Kitchen Details: You Vote!<div align="center">Hi there, friends.</div><div align="center">It's Thursday and for some of you that means a long weekend ahead!</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">woohoo</span>!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I think we have chosen a fire clay sink to grace our kitchen.</div><div align="center">That was stressful. Those bad boys are<em> pri-cey</em>.</div><div align="center">I've made some sacrifices in my dream kitchen. </div><div align="center">The apron sink was one finish my husband and I weren't willing to let go of.</div><div align="center">I'll let you know when it's ordered.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">now I need your help</span>.</div><div align="center">It's the little details that often make a room special.</div><div align="center">The hardware and fixtures are the jewels of the room.</div><div align="center">the <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;">cherry on top</span>.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I've got my eye on a few bridge kitchen faucets.</div><div align="center">Again, if i could splurge for a perrin and rowe faucet, <em>I absolutely would</em>.</div><div align="center">I haven't ruled it out entirely (<em>ha</em>!) but I found a few economical versions </div><div align="center">that I believe would serve the purpose and <em>look lovely</em>.</div><div align="center">I'd love your opinion and preference!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwrLJbAuEPh4Ls5K6Z5YFzUU2GDeFjZWNnBj-GjG1j6mePRsnI_p8FZQT-l8FZnY8hvK_yon6QTPbNhpd47Djd69pIVqfzit_c2lqXHU1cBMznv1qsxlUUBmv2J0nxz9Mic04DkXwmUs/s1600/overstock.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwrLJbAuEPh4Ls5K6Z5YFzUU2GDeFjZWNnBj-GjG1j6mePRsnI_p8FZQT-l8FZnY8hvK_yon6QTPbNhpd47Djd69pIVqfzit_c2lqXHU1cBMznv1qsxlUUBmv2J0nxz9Mic04DkXwmUs/s400/overstock.bmp" width="333" /></a></div><div align="center">I found this giagni chrome faucet for $149 on overstock.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the glacier bay lyndhurst and could be found at home depot for $104.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Very nice price</em>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know which way I'm<em> leaning</em>, but I'd like to hear your thoughts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, <span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">the backsplash</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Beadboard</em> vs. <em>subway tile</em>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband and the carpenter are swaying me from beadboard.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Why</em>? I think it would work fabulously with our butcher block counters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are some photos of subway tile. Another classic look I fall for </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>time and time again</em>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_FF2h4XctVfo0jFDCqd-lGDWHPjJu4jdap4WV2lw_o8NwOJIXND8xG_z-7w1iS2Y3i0diyzNo2-UyvjjBeusH3u8VzBgIV0gATxJmMKskHG07yepCxfmIeSEJDUVmB-vIOTKHqRgiVQ/s1600/houseoffifty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn_FF2h4XctVfo0jFDCqd-lGDWHPjJu4jdap4WV2lw_o8NwOJIXND8xG_z-7w1iS2Y3i0diyzNo2-UyvjjBeusH3u8VzBgIV0gATxJmMKskHG07yepCxfmIeSEJDUVmB-vIOTKHqRgiVQ/s640/houseoffifty.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That faucet...<em>gah</em>! Drooling over here.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>You really can't go wrong...right</em>?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">I'm all ears</span>, ladies and gents!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still planning on using a skirt under the sink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZJS0WjBlJJvqw9_XMR7Fj9y43FOU6v5pFskPgA3glrmu6R3UoP19Sx9SV4NCKfUk6kHsV-O-3M74bogdYVhYjvv7Aj1HpymKVEtnr7q_828c2XbacxpaO0rojvnwJZMocvIahVuvxVM/s1600/skirt+on+sink.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtZJS0WjBlJJvqw9_XMR7Fj9y43FOU6v5pFskPgA3glrmu6R3UoP19Sx9SV4NCKfUk6kHsV-O-3M74bogdYVhYjvv7Aj1HpymKVEtnr7q_828c2XbacxpaO0rojvnwJZMocvIahVuvxVM/s640/skirt+on+sink.jpg" width="444" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvC2uHSxcZBRJgnbvze8IbPyUb-PWlOZys9ad8ZwWoNEWeGqqvYahE56i-d3SvX_EIS5iW-e32ysioqCJz8530WK6Hyz-N9wXT3gmEkVNOYWLeVWGbtHBXb9HQ0J_-sS4P1s_rEuxi_XE/s1600/fortheloveofahouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvC2uHSxcZBRJgnbvze8IbPyUb-PWlOZys9ad8ZwWoNEWeGqqvYahE56i-d3SvX_EIS5iW-e32ysioqCJz8530WK6Hyz-N9wXT3gmEkVNOYWLeVWGbtHBXb9HQ0J_-sS4P1s_rEuxi_XE/s640/fortheloveofahouse.jpg" width="456" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I'm back to chrome hardware on my drawers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That will be<em> tough pickings</em> as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One thing at a time...!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #76a5af; font-size: large;">hope to hear from you</span>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">*photos courtesy of overstock, home depot, bhg.com, nest egg, sarah richardson, the inspired room, house of fifity, a lifes design, unknown, for the love of a house</span></div>{hooked on hickory}http://www.blogger.com/profile/12234725511125212586noreply@blogger.com5