Coffee House Decorating Ideas 2015

Dining Room Update

Ok, it's not much of an update, no new paint and still no drapes. However, we did add this new wall art from Ballard Designs...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmt_hS5MXIYeNeA1UV06QkZD-ujkQzOuZckrcMugxyV_JAdo7jq9dusF3Sv6l2XjL-pScqOdM-fDECfo70uj9yiv_4vQosZg7nmqvju7PLn-OSbifBDNKjQGmQAt2UVi13emtILLwZTVe/s1600/DSC_0031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUmt_hS5MXIYeNeA1UV06QkZD-ujkQzOuZckrcMugxyV_JAdo7jq9dusF3Sv6l2XjL-pScqOdM-fDECfo70uj9yiv_4vQosZg7nmqvju7PLn-OSbifBDNKjQGmQAt2UVi13emtILLwZTVe/s640/DSC_0031.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the architectural interest it brings to our blank walls<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA60g_I8ibP1dqnOyXA_-xGav6oQUklUx1fCTIBPPERPrleb_MGLb5fCIlI7C1XYwdOzKASSflD1uQSQg9zagFZ2szFnlpJKaL4PA9K1ApU2lDomjE_QPETv-eU62sit9ZM3CWZ0fswg_O/s1600/DSC_0030.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA60g_I8ibP1dqnOyXA_-xGav6oQUklUx1fCTIBPPERPrleb_MGLb5fCIlI7C1XYwdOzKASSflD1uQSQg9zagFZ2szFnlpJKaL4PA9K1ApU2lDomjE_QPETv-eU62sit9ZM3CWZ0fswg_O/s640/DSC_0030.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still needs something behind it don't you think?</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm planning to put a very subtle grass cloth wallpaper or do a faux grass cloth kind of wall treatment. I would have to experiment on this one. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7a9qce0_b102raUFjeqsiTHTEbgNanOQ-RdehHYvfVJmb-GhYXbqqTrjQp1ONF-U_w42MI-rFKDWq1ittG0lAReeFO8TQc6Z8EQt29X4NZOHniYqmD23WF8iFguBu-r6DYjIOdIAnWPRL/s1600/DSC_0032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7a9qce0_b102raUFjeqsiTHTEbgNanOQ-RdehHYvfVJmb-GhYXbqqTrjQp1ONF-U_w42MI-rFKDWq1ittG0lAReeFO8TQc6Z8EQt29X4NZOHniYqmD23WF8iFguBu-r6DYjIOdIAnWPRL/s640/DSC_0032.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">China Cabinet love</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here is the other change - we finally have a china cabinet! It's a whole post again to discuss it and what's inside, but again, I think it definitely completes the space more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE3RVyBrgp89ll1M3hAABtuesRoxuw2OtO9TdLrhOAWedZWXsuhuX5xuVUktMIKLPLQQCfNYW-iqeOC51dCWSk92pGajJ6baE07e4Po0wDtvTD9yutED9tQsVInOObd4mh-DogvVZKTWK/s1600/DSC_0029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJE3RVyBrgp89ll1M3hAABtuesRoxuw2OtO9TdLrhOAWedZWXsuhuX5xuVUktMIKLPLQQCfNYW-iqeOC51dCWSk92pGajJ6baE07e4Po0wDtvTD9yutED9tQsVInOObd4mh-DogvVZKTWK/s640/DSC_0029.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tada!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> As you can see I need window treatments BAD! But I can't just put some until I have decided on the walls first. I'll keep you all posted about this room's progress for sure!<br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #741b47; font-size: x-large;">Have a nice day!</span></i></b><br /><br />

Dining Room Update

Ok, it's not much of an update, no new paint and still no drapes. However, we did add this new wall art from Ballard Designs... Love the...

9:45 AM

Holidays

Holidays

Dear friends, just a short note to let you know I will not be posting until August 5th. I'm on holidays with my family in Argentina. Hop...

5:46 AM

Nio's Bedroom

I wanted to share with you our older son's bedroom.<br /><br />He is a pre-teen now, and although when I fixed up the room I had a teenager in mind, I just could not help but be sentimental and put up a lot of his stuff from his early childhood! (sniff, sniff).<br /><br />Transitioning from child to teen is a lot to handle, and I know that although decorating a room would not be as difficult as the actual thing, I still feel that a lot of you can share the same thoughts I have now - <i>How do you make a room that's not too grown-up and not to childish?</i><br /><br />Well, I tried... and here are the results. :-)<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1bB6a4zH7Ylnk4-5mvmE7Cr63_2uHZsKW99b0PK8RI15dapYQOdMKfNNP0fXfxY23RPwz34qAnK-THJYgFrbQrs_KeNC_rEh09-4SGWTnU3Om_MxUFRGr4au13yI8FPu7V6xNP71cUfB/s1600/DSC_0026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk1bB6a4zH7Ylnk4-5mvmE7Cr63_2uHZsKW99b0PK8RI15dapYQOdMKfNNP0fXfxY23RPwz34qAnK-THJYgFrbQrs_KeNC_rEh09-4SGWTnU3Om_MxUFRGr4au13yI8FPu7V6xNP71cUfB/s640/DSC_0026.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wall of art</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I had to put some of his art works done when he was younger. They are beautiful and at the same time, add color and remind him of his ideas and creativeness. He loves maps and these are 2 souvenir maps of 2 of his favorite cities - Chicago and New York City.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnlh78Kf1ADY8abS9r-AEv4-K4iz0LF_wa_jeszIfZzb6UrfxXw_wIPViF1CEHb_mdFFXXqlmHQrG7lhAARAQdK27y2TQGdR3Q7xkXaVGUClyHj5kpEmJUwT84Em5EzPXm2yVZCxeIPb_/s1600/DSC_0013.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQnlh78Kf1ADY8abS9r-AEv4-K4iz0LF_wa_jeszIfZzb6UrfxXw_wIPViF1CEHb_mdFFXXqlmHQrG7lhAARAQdK27y2TQGdR3Q7xkXaVGUClyHj5kpEmJUwT84Em5EzPXm2yVZCxeIPb_/s640/DSC_0013.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Over-all lay out</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">His room is huge - so decorating it was a bit tough because there was so much space to fill. I decided to divide it into zones.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEbQK6yNhbKJH00D75aXxXsBu7KSOfCI9TnVhKs8yN4_E9YBe0nmyaKsFxIdxiGmNFQfIIELJmmKhGFO0iiggBzv5JbqqgE4k6Tea2FVy55MTidxpgPqQkSIZqS9TUPEjC3CK-ukmynMY/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWEbQK6yNhbKJH00D75aXxXsBu7KSOfCI9TnVhKs8yN4_E9YBe0nmyaKsFxIdxiGmNFQfIIELJmmKhGFO0iiggBzv5JbqqgE4k6Tea2FVy55MTidxpgPqQkSIZqS9TUPEjC3CK-ukmynMY/s640/DSC_0011.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lounging zone</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchhgMxCCOf16_CKNK9kT-050C6atVkT7evXtqVIqEdwKqk7c5erGxC0bpNxHUs4LETOvpIPmvES_zTE2gS5g7v-dxBDem8ill8u-yVnTxmwTazfQPX-3w8MTTB2fJXhFcalC76S8NjPRL/s1600/DSC_0006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgchhgMxCCOf16_CKNK9kT-050C6atVkT7evXtqVIqEdwKqk7c5erGxC0bpNxHUs4LETOvpIPmvES_zTE2gS5g7v-dxBDem8ill8u-yVnTxmwTazfQPX-3w8MTTB2fJXhFcalC76S8NjPRL/s640/DSC_0006.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Media zone and </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCq1kYQl02O4Qf0AO0-Wy9YTELgxX46HK-IAaX7bMWeZqjFhTMVFi8ol1qvw8I0fnHBLh0bN1p9ifPQSB94ucGOA1Fi-e13QZBcr9pMMwOfGz3VrWJutd_z9jrut26InqNSmYFaz7_50A/s1600/DSC_0010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWCq1kYQl02O4Qf0AO0-Wy9YTELgxX46HK-IAaX7bMWeZqjFhTMVFi8ol1qvw8I0fnHBLh0bN1p9ifPQSB94ucGOA1Fi-e13QZBcr9pMMwOfGz3VrWJutd_z9jrut26InqNSmYFaz7_50A/s640/DSC_0010.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Study zone</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Most of his stuff is from the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">RE line </span></b>by <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">TARGET </span>(bookshelves, desk, chair, lounge chair and futon). We placed a futon here so that it would be perfect for sleep-overs with his friends. He's got a pet Gecko and some other knick knacks all around. The green striped rug is from <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>Ikea.</b></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><br /></span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmbYwoHuuHqSBU-W8rNBO-i-1yS1tWIAGSdYsUwq0mZE4yMPJ0XkNn-cYdBFBmYaqu5wcK7qNVxUjyYUEECxsoY1aQlQpMsfv-vp_oXTpHz9VyhdgBm-Rs9Rvwkqsh1T0pMC-NH3x75Ou/s1600/DSC_0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwmbYwoHuuHqSBU-W8rNBO-i-1yS1tWIAGSdYsUwq0mZE4yMPJ0XkNn-cYdBFBmYaqu5wcK7qNVxUjyYUEECxsoY1aQlQpMsfv-vp_oXTpHz9VyhdgBm-Rs9Rvwkqsh1T0pMC-NH3x75Ou/s640/DSC_0009.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I miss the days when he did a lot of these</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> There you have it. My son's room in a nutshell. I hope when your kids reach this point, you will not let him forget too, <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c;">the child he once was and will always be in your eyes</span></i>!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #134f5c; font-size: x-large;"><i>Have a great day!</i></span></b>

Nio's Bedroom

I wanted to share with you our older son's bedroom. He is a pre-teen now, and although when I fixed up the room I had a teenager in mind...

7:52 PM

A Pool House Story

<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">There was once a house... A pool house that looked like this...</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9wsQG9rPtBc8KFTBXD0lqMQCG7YD8Dywv8xwv-zhrZ4wxTeOANf6lvNOS9dHjSnWtFDzkue-6kPAmXRef46h_k0Z2_S0FtTaz6VZnsFdfrLUz-9ZSjtBFJLupBZ_GdQ-P7oLwDShTYHR/s1600/DSC_0047.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN9wsQG9rPtBc8KFTBXD0lqMQCG7YD8Dywv8xwv-zhrZ4wxTeOANf6lvNOS9dHjSnWtFDzkue-6kPAmXRef46h_k0Z2_S0FtTaz6VZnsFdfrLUz-9ZSjtBFJLupBZ_GdQ-P7oLwDShTYHR/s400/DSC_0047.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It was made for the dogs the former owners loved dearly...</span></i><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoGjv6R-2VrehIR-NgmupLCo0dLfaxE1nM0888runfC2tGJ3fONCJc-p9j_J1Yof5AZ39FXHX3CczzntrwFJoYoWoWkEirzsFjVPiDSU5XDJJqalUFZrxNrDDtlG9KOKFNiXTTBwEqhVt/s1600/DSC_0048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVoGjv6R-2VrehIR-NgmupLCo0dLfaxE1nM0888runfC2tGJ3fONCJc-p9j_J1Yof5AZ39FXHX3CczzntrwFJoYoWoWkEirzsFjVPiDSU5XDJJqalUFZrxNrDDtlG9KOKFNiXTTBwEqhVt/s400/DSC_0048.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> that they gave this huge house to their dogs</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> But alas, though close to the pool....</span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7ormUZzBuGbvC3Mn5LOnbW14nXcxND3AkqxyZ9T0-PUpb_vSJBya7tE3MHNDy-_3jtQKAu4U5yZJZGmZLPdrVpRAbPJ7qvOo2ERFcg56Y-WgFlXmQDue03yoknSgbZrnI8yFJY_uWOfw/s1600/DSC_0049.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha7ormUZzBuGbvC3Mn5LOnbW14nXcxND3AkqxyZ9T0-PUpb_vSJBya7tE3MHNDy-_3jtQKAu4U5yZJZGmZLPdrVpRAbPJ7qvOo2ERFcg56Y-WgFlXmQDue03yoknSgbZrnI8yFJY_uWOfw/s400/DSC_0049.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It is no use at all... for it is dark, musty and and oh, so ugly...</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Then we came along, to save this little house from it's woes</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We worked and hired Kuya Freddie, to save this space and make it no waste</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEBCcKO4_YBvzSD6zwX60azXmIwpSBoy56gOR1Lx_5Qz8559zdKK1Kubkg1H16ohqwGVMhmgiJ4opu5FgLqTHlkImFknoxAAgkHR-4TU3R6BWMO0XZ24wyXhNcqixsIFqISr1k1ff-UU3/s1600/DSC_0003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjEBCcKO4_YBvzSD6zwX60azXmIwpSBoy56gOR1Lx_5Qz8559zdKK1Kubkg1H16ohqwGVMhmgiJ4opu5FgLqTHlkImFknoxAAgkHR-4TU3R6BWMO0XZ24wyXhNcqixsIFqISr1k1ff-UU3/s400/DSC_0003.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We added a shower, plastered the walls white..</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCr3r8YRVuMrsqBCATD6DCXYLoAUNsySUQMOvCvdnRhlQAYC5sqgB_iuqPh51_diAU5on6T2RVl4ZxZM_aC5xKV8kcBX7jNxg7HTFmIB5K81i-rhVEEnYPjGF9z8GHiF5R9br4XS674CG/s1600/DSC_0004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCr3r8YRVuMrsqBCATD6DCXYLoAUNsySUQMOvCvdnRhlQAYC5sqgB_iuqPh51_diAU5on6T2RVl4ZxZM_aC5xKV8kcBX7jNxg7HTFmIB5K81i-rhVEEnYPjGF9z8GHiF5R9br4XS674CG/s400/DSC_0004.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hubby put in a new sink with heater inside..</span></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F9qo08p-6Z-q9bw0yejuPF_rhypNNCz_-Re7lIPFxzyS3roBRnq64Y0yrg-ZVnjlP096IspJtD5RCEz8DDETOX0BKv7kjbe5qpQsWGVNhd-yIR84_-GlL1ZruQZuADTn7ACpvokpEcyz/s1600/DSC_0005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F9qo08p-6Z-q9bw0yejuPF_rhypNNCz_-Re7lIPFxzyS3roBRnq64Y0yrg-ZVnjlP096IspJtD5RCEz8DDETOX0BKv7kjbe5qpQsWGVNhd-yIR84_-GlL1ZruQZuADTn7ACpvokpEcyz/s400/DSC_0005.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">After all the work, and cleaning we did</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Here she is now, ready for our kids...</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg1wqMsYThC4zK16dD_hy1MEfN03oy-sZ_O5CyZymHaGjb9GL74I77oTUqE-nTgB8toUBOCVhbquEqdnZXBzJUPie8FHetrHUsN-ivgt8gY_7ekKPZO5lCCGzTMNfA7_m740DEH9f_ZgY/s1600/DSC_0005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg1wqMsYThC4zK16dD_hy1MEfN03oy-sZ_O5CyZymHaGjb9GL74I77oTUqE-nTgB8toUBOCVhbquEqdnZXBzJUPie8FHetrHUsN-ivgt8gY_7ekKPZO5lCCGzTMNfA7_m740DEH9f_ZgY/s640/DSC_0005.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For showers and changing...</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqG3Mn1v7UC-jZxCGk72yP5sA_AErAFkBEZLMovU-huGs0FCPauyjpLgKOMYmS0FiIfR-jnP-IYeAAlPjU0m0NIhqpJGTGXy3pKXnxwaJmnE3zMc6XeeF_WVCzo_OgmOCZlfKwFsxDmFk/s1600/DSC_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqG3Mn1v7UC-jZxCGk72yP5sA_AErAFkBEZLMovU-huGs0FCPauyjpLgKOMYmS0FiIfR-jnP-IYeAAlPjU0m0NIhqpJGTGXy3pKXnxwaJmnE3zMc6XeeF_WVCzo_OgmOCZlfKwFsxDmFk/s640/DSC_0004.jpg" width="442" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">For drying or sitting...</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7V0kErPXPpwc52rkjYwshof_287lRSCO7ZNOHQhUNV7NwGEYC4Z3ECPrzPdDM4M44GTja6QAOhRaTiAVCxMiYJd5cKUGN37uFvaCgF5r2qBRWf6cDkDKsaLDJi0ro1YWqGLDDp-uCkOH9/s1600/DSC_0006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7V0kErPXPpwc52rkjYwshof_287lRSCO7ZNOHQhUNV7NwGEYC4Z3ECPrzPdDM4M44GTja6QAOhRaTiAVCxMiYJd5cKUGN37uFvaCgF5r2qBRWf6cDkDKsaLDJi0ro1YWqGLDDp-uCkOH9/s640/DSC_0006.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Now guests are welcome anytime...</span></i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LLgUroxgjW6uEvv-PoclaBXMXU9_cUtzDDpnNs2UMyKFwADF1WOFelc1nGnfnNvs6rRL887mJeA-SyJmAuhjaJvPhGi4Hm2PKy2NsEg8nnUwiC1TnwE-DQwrpqrUXg4duIzhXXtleNP0/s1600/DSC_0007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7LLgUroxgjW6uEvv-PoclaBXMXU9_cUtzDDpnNs2UMyKFwADF1WOFelc1nGnfnNvs6rRL887mJeA-SyJmAuhjaJvPhGi4Hm2PKy2NsEg8nnUwiC1TnwE-DQwrpqrUXg4duIzhXXtleNP0/s640/DSC_0007.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">To change and chill, hang-out and eventually swim...</span></i><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjso4Uou5JHEgbdFwoSoIyukpT1S8P8NFyMoeOFxv6ErKxEVoHfH_8VegFAsl9aAYgJvPCVi3ePdyrIc6RuiasTz5-AX1gNiFEbz34BwYGmlY_oD1cHlqNmYsH9KZuFaG4p5QD6UsfCDLL3/s1600/DSC_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjso4Uou5JHEgbdFwoSoIyukpT1S8P8NFyMoeOFxv6ErKxEVoHfH_8VegFAsl9aAYgJvPCVi3ePdyrIc6RuiasTz5-AX1gNiFEbz34BwYGmlY_oD1cHlqNmYsH9KZuFaG4p5QD6UsfCDLL3/s640/DSC_0008.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Even kids well or sick, can swim and play with no fear...</span></i><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5_Y03FF2hwm3LTk3SRZtqA1WCodxA6X9OgZ4EEt8WYlAw9dBcdL4E89c_maHj3hvpixt2zP8AbC6c-iN1eRAG6FqKLUUEuwDzrdvBTH5jeOKcwaUYkZmOKUbBQwGvv3f8S9sWIikmlbx/s1600/DSC_0009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU5_Y03FF2hwm3LTk3SRZtqA1WCodxA6X9OgZ4EEt8WYlAw9dBcdL4E89c_maHj3hvpixt2zP8AbC6c-iN1eRAG6FqKLUUEuwDzrdvBTH5jeOKcwaUYkZmOKUbBQwGvv3f8S9sWIikmlbx/s640/DSC_0009.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Supplies abound to block the sun even mosquitos and insects and germs are no match for ready scouts... </span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjsbSOlsZm6nrNZ8M9bvNe25ca1TyOgz5UxNCxVBHT4DkxBViBzHc3P_fI_zNGSx5rTUTYh99cQErklqwwO3C_83WrFxTDLYTGm_SSKbiiHyBHzVf3AysFjeEf43RC7RsyEAZixNkxuEw/s1600/DSC_0010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirjsbSOlsZm6nrNZ8M9bvNe25ca1TyOgz5UxNCxVBHT4DkxBViBzHc3P_fI_zNGSx5rTUTYh99cQErklqwwO3C_83WrFxTDLYTGm_SSKbiiHyBHzVf3AysFjeEf43RC7RsyEAZixNkxuEw/s640/DSC_0010.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And so this little house is now a welcome sight,</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">for anyone who wants to come,</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIZYByDkVwBuPgG-UF_jfQNl-wvK2SpHvuYB7kPucvazf1oQfuZzMQfbsomWXEJQx_qR_WO3pjRy1fkJkgyc_k5QPAn8thrKF4zzbyP5x5eVCwc1K7s5_nPVbKY5MCpj6VF3etQdpnxXd/s1600/DSC_0002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFIZYByDkVwBuPgG-UF_jfQNl-wvK2SpHvuYB7kPucvazf1oQfuZzMQfbsomWXEJQx_qR_WO3pjRy1fkJkgyc_k5QPAn8thrKF4zzbyP5x5eVCwc1K7s5_nPVbKY5MCpj6VF3etQdpnxXd/s640/DSC_0002.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">A happy ending indeed for a once woeful abode, </span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">now will be filled with splash and laughter of old.</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Oh this little pool house smile and take pride for you are now considered our family's little haven by the pool... :-)</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i>Ok, you realize I'm no poet right?! I think I better stick to decorating! LOL! :-)<br /><br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #ffd966; font-size: x-large;">Have a wonderful summery day!</span></i></b><br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: #ffd966; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;">Linking back to <a href="http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/">Carolyn's Homework Blog</a> & <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/february-before-and-after.html">Thrifty Decor Chick</a></span></span></i></b>

A Pool House Story

There was once a house... A pool house that looked like this... It was made for the dogs the former owners loved dearly... that they gave t...

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Creating a Welcoming Entry

The first thing you see as you enter a lot of homes is an entry (naturally of course :-)).<br /><br />And it is important that you try to make this space as welcoming as possible.<br /><br />Think of it as a Book Cover - when you see a book, sometimes, you buy it just because the cover looks interesting right? Same thing with your home, the entry sort of pre-empts the anticipation of what's in store further inside. It gives your guests a glimpse of WHO lives there, WHAT they may be like and of course, tells them HOW welcome they are.<br /><br />Here are a few examples of how you can create your own welcoming entry.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvZnSChkxkMYuUxBR_1K1unqrXmpQmUeX8KLiPYRPksAa7A-MeEKK5Vlh-pSa5Et_skbaW_Zs3Qll38YMgI32h6VovP8vDB0eHucFoJ6oe-4QvBSm4F84XrUMBCjAv7ME9Q6KrryhNPtC/s1600/171629435768836684_foAtQdnO_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvZnSChkxkMYuUxBR_1K1unqrXmpQmUeX8KLiPYRPksAa7A-MeEKK5Vlh-pSa5Et_skbaW_Zs3Qll38YMgI32h6VovP8vDB0eHucFoJ6oe-4QvBSm4F84XrUMBCjAv7ME9Q6KrryhNPtC/s1600/171629435768836684_foAtQdnO_f.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofmcnairy.com/2011/07/minnies-house.html">Pictures tell their story</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> 1) The "Entry" above is actually not an entry - but it could be. A bunch of personal photographs, including old ones, are always a nice way of telling people who lives there and reflects a lot what the family values - their family. </span></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0Kir671x7Ym2P365-rxn0pbu0yyBgeyTJQVqI85dLx-nDiVeQQb9HRCemzrarjdXTkupPFs2Qhv7pUGg2Bw59nauOTCEr5Cy0YAsm8h-FSQSHEaCn4tOe6ro4EptXmTlmsDE8bJvgVot/s1600/180144053814325274_5Wk9mbPM_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw0Kir671x7Ym2P365-rxn0pbu0yyBgeyTJQVqI85dLx-nDiVeQQb9HRCemzrarjdXTkupPFs2Qhv7pUGg2Bw59nauOTCEr5Cy0YAsm8h-FSQSHEaCn4tOe6ro4EptXmTlmsDE8bJvgVot/s640/180144053814325274_5Wk9mbPM_f.jpg" width="502" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For small spaces - via Martha Stewart Living<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">2) The one above is a perfect example of how to make a small entry in a small space or very narrow hallway. Kevin Sharkey made this so simple - a hanging shelf + 4 mirrors + some interesting objects + A small seat underneath + basket for scarves, jackets, bag, etc.  = Simple & practical glam</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgYxy2RTnORiCHIQfl0O1RNA8hQay2b6xpi92WC2TvaPu0hrudTsCam1jvKtnU9EJL23HfW2Mq517AagajFBp6OUFj_IYsmeZ8WqQuVAoAaFcPG_tr0iL6nXCJcwt-lc6dvcOnymho1AY/s1600/209910032601453396_P0gAnPgE_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgYxy2RTnORiCHIQfl0O1RNA8hQay2b6xpi92WC2TvaPu0hrudTsCam1jvKtnU9EJL23HfW2Mq517AagajFBp6OUFj_IYsmeZ8WqQuVAoAaFcPG_tr0iL6nXCJcwt-lc6dvcOnymho1AY/s640/209910032601453396_P0gAnPgE_f.jpg" width="539" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houseofmcnairy.com/2011/07/minnies-house.html">My personal favorite</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">3) Plants and flowers can make anyone feel welcome. And so this,  with a huge mirror, to see yourself as you come and go from the house, makes this very welcoming. The acrylic table is substantial without being overwhelming and does not obstruct a lot of one's reflection since it's there but not really (makes sense to you?! :-)). The small chandelier gives of enough sparkle to anyone standing underneath.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn992GxgJfmi_5yBQzD4CxMRDyLOE0qBTovXBzJFY4YsuhReLqCImzy-Tb9tMWhVwCmIy3c_t1lbtnC8GNaH-AD2XzZEbku8cLp2t369wxRBOhMHodjjjtDGTMa9THHu9PySJy7ZpteUC/s1600/214484000973041300_MTqutUBD_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn992GxgJfmi_5yBQzD4CxMRDyLOE0qBTovXBzJFY4YsuhReLqCImzy-Tb9tMWhVwCmIy3c_t1lbtnC8GNaH-AD2XzZEbku8cLp2t369wxRBOhMHodjjjtDGTMa9THHu9PySJy7ZpteUC/s640/214484000973041300_MTqutUBD_f.jpg" width="518" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thedecorista.tumblr.com/post/8017611686">Solution for no overhead light</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">4) If you don't have any overhead lighting entry - this is the perfect example of how you can evoke warmth to your small space. Smart use of floor lamps here, and again, the flowers,  plus the picture with some decorative objects  & lucite stool, creates a lovely perch to anyone who comes in. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC6olmgTXvdpr3jglFlJF-TqJFGGKW_KTRdJSMZGHjLtnjXgK2GZGH_3jpR7eMw6VU7nnZAuyXXPxv6nTLZ19jKcLSVe9KbUbnchuxKCDEzh6iSZ_JyZ9edVPlQTYBUaSmHGFOZw0YkwuX/s1600/229191068506129114_JFcZ46D1_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC6olmgTXvdpr3jglFlJF-TqJFGGKW_KTRdJSMZGHjLtnjXgK2GZGH_3jpR7eMw6VU7nnZAuyXXPxv6nTLZ19jKcLSVe9KbUbnchuxKCDEzh6iSZ_JyZ9edVPlQTYBUaSmHGFOZw0YkwuX/s640/229191068506129114_JFcZ46D1_f.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thedecorologist.com/feathering-your-nest-making-an-entry">Entry with interesting walls</a></td></tr></tbody></table> 5) Using a unique or bold paint or even a bold wall paper is perfect for entryways. It's small enough to handle a dose of boldness without committing your whole house to something that may be overwhelming at times. The vignette above is a perfect example of that - trellis wallpaper by Kelly Wreastler would also be perfect for a space like this don't you think?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GYr4eS8HIcUVuKWUEAV1kBVfH-uoJHwaIdvqjBKrF0kV2vYBp1iX_MVM1nQWtgG7FA6fIY6Ju6BZ433sQeiGvlFRFlVY-Hz01n8zE19Cr3UmoZrb8djtXqqieInFhETYbs6TM-km-lXG/s1600/250794272969675325_pyE5pxhS_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6GYr4eS8HIcUVuKWUEAV1kBVfH-uoJHwaIdvqjBKrF0kV2vYBp1iX_MVM1nQWtgG7FA6fIY6Ju6BZ433sQeiGvlFRFlVY-Hz01n8zE19Cr3UmoZrb8djtXqqieInFhETYbs6TM-km-lXG/s640/250794272969675325_pyE5pxhS_f.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/162415/Informal-entry--entry-">Spartan entry</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> 6) Entry's don't have to be cluttered or always feminine. And this is a perfect example of just that - sparse, organic, "musculine".</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmLNGjM-VVYjEiyGq9OZj6RUlHCALS7KCBQpi38q1CGz0XeSE16Xzae9UW6M4bUzbcoHpjXnk1MLUiYXO5WQNVMYw9F6zsdut-CFtPO6PbtiT90pWgHgWpo_U0ka24mvIHuOPbZF3V7vH/s1600/267612402827143137_GTwROVNu_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFmLNGjM-VVYjEiyGq9OZj6RUlHCALS7KCBQpi38q1CGz0XeSE16Xzae9UW6M4bUzbcoHpjXnk1MLUiYXO5WQNVMYw9F6zsdut-CFtPO6PbtiT90pWgHgWpo_U0ka24mvIHuOPbZF3V7vH/s640/267612402827143137_GTwROVNu_f.jpg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bitter--sweet.tumblr.com/">Airy entry</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">7) For the bigger houses, a nice entry with 25 foot ceiling makes the room feel more open and inviting. This is one great example. The huge plant juxta-positioned across the entry table balances out this beautiful space.</span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnV34vhddiUZfcDPdUWRyLZMVm7u59rEgJjNlc0Mx4NhDE4XV1Cx81pyYzXFKc7fFQbHhiUaVEfMYRJ-cYvIPEVfUQ6HYTzDBT5q9Wb-9GvhDaZB8O6jcG5mwtsqZ5Xx2hVFc-o0v2cQM/s1600/268386459013117227_rA2I3BdS_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnV34vhddiUZfcDPdUWRyLZMVm7u59rEgJjNlc0Mx4NhDE4XV1Cx81pyYzXFKc7fFQbHhiUaVEfMYRJ-cYvIPEVfUQ6HYTzDBT5q9Wb-9GvhDaZB8O6jcG5mwtsqZ5Xx2hVFc-o0v2cQM/s640/268386459013117227_rA2I3BdS_f.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thehandmadehome.net/2011/05/abacus-inspired-family-command-center/">Family-friendly entry via Wisteria</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> 8) This one I love. A great example of how you can incorporate having kids and a lot of other daily chore stuff into your entry. I admit it's a bit informal, but for most families, this very functional and cute space is a good inspiration for a multi-funtional entry.</span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffw9o9ufKAva0ku3zn6v0NaY_r6aY7xgHv3n2vY82VDZiunJO7OHb2wuBfNvhyphenhyphenU33Xik4ClK9y7Ljn01ZPCgMztoLB0N9fhdWClgEN8woOzQnb9q12_qtVG6h5J8DCDASiZxj7CJBJaUG/s1600/270427152594251204_Q7u6wPUT_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhffw9o9ufKAva0ku3zn6v0NaY_r6aY7xgHv3n2vY82VDZiunJO7OHb2wuBfNvhyphenhyphenU33Xik4ClK9y7Ljn01ZPCgMztoLB0N9fhdWClgEN8woOzQnb9q12_qtVG6h5J8DCDASiZxj7CJBJaUG/s640/270427152594251204_Q7u6wPUT_f.jpg" width="424" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/2010/04/just-year-ago.html">Gorgeous entry by Lauren Liess</a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">9) The one above is from one of my favorite bloggers <a href="http://purestylehome.blogspot.com/">Lauren Liess</a>. This is her actual home and I love how she made it feel cozy despite the huge tall walls. The gold frames just evokes classic romance with it's pop of orange on the door gives you a good jolt of energy and vibrance. You also see the mirror with a small shelf and the narrow bench in the corner, practical, simple and does not try to catch attention away from the wall art. I also love that she used natural fiber rug in this entry - so practical if you have pets or kids, or a very, very busy entry!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVI4dXElq2-uXfjMI22UDRfjf2EZc-jxWToaRSNVN5pugyntJL4fE_fvt9Iq3HvyzVI4VPn5X1oX7qD0F5Lq6mg20fNeVFw0-Fa6lye0JI_yN7LkKJ4MVqIFIJG_3qAeMpg0_Kd2wh04V/s1600/34762228344076112_s9tmxUqi_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVI4dXElq2-uXfjMI22UDRfjf2EZc-jxWToaRSNVN5pugyntJL4fE_fvt9Iq3HvyzVI4VPn5X1oX7qD0F5Lq6mg20fNeVFw0-Fa6lye0JI_yN7LkKJ4MVqIFIJG_3qAeMpg0_Kd2wh04V/s640/34762228344076112_s9tmxUqi_f.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/house-pictures/mad-men-decorating-style-0512?click=pp#slide-10">Eclectic and glammed-up</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">10) If your a classic fashionista, this entry is for you. The black and white geometric floors coupled with the striped wall clearly evokes someone who is bold and daring but knows exactly when to put on the breaks. Again, a mirror, interesting objects and a chair, still brings about funtionality into its glamorous design.</span><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhqHDnQwieNeSE4pyJnga_80TQ_shuKQ2wOaJEIV8RXD0XFmKup5xiE7EaVNboIIXEFVhJign1mzIfXuseZ0mdpuBM_NgQ4P_BDOddXLHrb0dwPjH7TPf8OucRE9YICBbyh6DPFk3V0rd/s1600/48835977179622143_qwbPAXoa_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhqHDnQwieNeSE4pyJnga_80TQ_shuKQ2wOaJEIV8RXD0XFmKup5xiE7EaVNboIIXEFVhJign1mzIfXuseZ0mdpuBM_NgQ4P_BDOddXLHrb0dwPjH7TPf8OucRE9YICBbyh6DPFk3V0rd/s640/48835977179622143_qwbPAXoa_f.jpg" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://alifesdesign.blogspot.com/">A desk in the entry? Why not!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;"> 11) I absolutely adore this entry. I love how an antique desk is transformed into a welcoming table in this new traditional styled home. Your favorite book opened to a favorite page, wether it be a picture book or not, is a great way to incorporate personality into your entry. </span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliST6TBlN6OgX8TWKe99yr3K0visjJ_gh8_WSvtKq_f_bLUbETAG2QeKqrMZ417o64JgtnSJaqcG9v8hasXM8Op_ByhyiVVPxQxRInEEnZX2sRrmNti_lccjOYQaiYf9JHQLdDF3FWzWS/s1600/9359111695965863_gDiTJwi9_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliST6TBlN6OgX8TWKe99yr3K0visjJ_gh8_WSvtKq_f_bLUbETAG2QeKqrMZ417o64JgtnSJaqcG9v8hasXM8Op_ByhyiVVPxQxRInEEnZX2sRrmNti_lccjOYQaiYf9JHQLdDF3FWzWS/s640/9359111695965863_gDiTJwi9_f.jpg" width="530" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://capecodcollegiate.tumblr.com/">Centered table in an entry - classic</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">12) Of course, if you've got the space for it, an entry smack in the middle of the room is always grand no matter how big or small your entry is. This is a good example of how to set up your entry if your don't have any walls to put a mirror or table against. Here the owners placed a bowl of fruit with greenery - this just shouts out, come in, relax and let's eat!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lastly, I cannot finish this article without mentioning our own entry.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJAsfSMnYSwrKrm9bQWwdXa2lutb5GYUmjHmh0-O8dzhh_GT2zARqcidxsSbzc266U5JZDaFHLTMCEgeBdEAiouHmIFws1coecLPvGPYOSpM2NOwQ4s2Qde5lPZ2PQLL5S7WOK72jFV3T/s1600/DSC_0003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJAsfSMnYSwrKrm9bQWwdXa2lutb5GYUmjHmh0-O8dzhh_GT2zARqcidxsSbzc266U5JZDaFHLTMCEgeBdEAiouHmIFws1coecLPvGPYOSpM2NOwQ4s2Qde5lPZ2PQLL5S7WOK72jFV3T/s640/DSC_0003.jpg" width="352" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our eclectic entry</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I need to let you know that making an entry does not entail spending a lot of money (Our table was from Walmart, on clearance for less than $50). The mirror has a sentimental value to me. It was given by my mother, not expensive really, but just the thought of her buying it for our first home, is enough for me to place it on that important spot.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Up top, I placed an orchid, a green box (for keys, rubber bands, etc)  & typography art that I recently got from TJ Maxx for $2.99, 2 brass dears from a Yard sale ($5 for the pair), a brass antique urn from Salvation Army for $3 (Yes, I made sure it was empty :-)) and clearance grey candle from TARGET for $5).  The Owl ceramic umbrella stand is from TJ Maxx for $24.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8BppISa3uEBWDSmPs8NhmPH3OOPxGMX1EjGJEWFiKM9nekA369qEwDaCxhvzDwDDpBfpHdjfpD7QhWl6aSFOCAE7Q-UKT7NracD0pTItkoqZkFmv_B_WevFP_mIaii_YX8-nML0_dvTF/s1600/DSC_0004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8BppISa3uEBWDSmPs8NhmPH3OOPxGMX1EjGJEWFiKM9nekA369qEwDaCxhvzDwDDpBfpHdjfpD7QhWl6aSFOCAE7Q-UKT7NracD0pTItkoqZkFmv_B_WevFP_mIaii_YX8-nML0_dvTF/s640/DSC_0004.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">up close and personal</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">Underneath I had an old shelf placed on its side where a book resides atop.  I usually change this up every couple of months - I put a small lamp, pictures, otherbooks, etc. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />So be playful, experiment and find out which look goes well for you and your family.  I hope you are somehow inspired with these suggestions.<br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b4a7d6; font-size: x-large;">Happy Decorating!</span></i></b>

Creating a Welcoming Entry

The first thing you see as you enter a lot of homes is an entry (naturally of course :-)). And it is important that you try to make this spa...

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Basement Reveal

<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Remember when our basement looked like this...</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidL_ST6mSvl9NXmScKda4FaboAKglkSNF5E2NICLf6P-5cp4_1w6Ksj9F_5RRxpoWE6phUiPXp8P-ElEUvOTACNB5QlO6zNXsh82LKIS0l7K6HcmcmE-LjPcK8O7j7FIPJCzhQsstVv-7b/s1600/DSC_0045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidL_ST6mSvl9NXmScKda4FaboAKglkSNF5E2NICLf6P-5cp4_1w6Ksj9F_5RRxpoWE6phUiPXp8P-ElEUvOTACNB5QlO6zNXsh82LKIS0l7K6HcmcmE-LjPcK8O7j7FIPJCzhQsstVv-7b/s640/DSC_0045.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barney's Basement</td></tr></tbody></table><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFvDGIM4UuRGfLuv-ldFVPFhXolPvbj1SFzA3PVsA1PQ604smcZcp4DqdEM5DeOt9tfjWqFaVB1hUyRzs6BCk12BOLzz07JBfGSCH-I5p30T_oiUk_d8g4k0T-HsEMhdGFgM-SZNDNF93/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAFvDGIM4UuRGfLuv-ldFVPFhXolPvbj1SFzA3PVsA1PQ604smcZcp4DqdEM5DeOt9tfjWqFaVB1hUyRzs6BCk12BOLzz07JBfGSCH-I5p30T_oiUk_d8g4k0T-HsEMhdGFgM-SZNDNF93/s640/DSC_0012.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Actually better already at this point since wall color was changed</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>With a little (actually a lot) of elbow grease, here is the labor of our hard work... For now...</i></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPZYdgOicaLHcrnZOB4Mwvjzc57dkmp1qGvuYTLSLp8q1PhG99G-Yh1n1JB3zEiVPM5KJsiAJll3CX1szGW2eCiN87tFipueLlI0_iAQnV9STFqPSK5Va6EBEOYGs0TtOuIqac5jH6W1v/s1600/DSC_0015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPZYdgOicaLHcrnZOB4Mwvjzc57dkmp1qGvuYTLSLp8q1PhG99G-Yh1n1JB3zEiVPM5KJsiAJll3CX1szGW2eCiN87tFipueLlI0_iAQnV9STFqPSK5Va6EBEOYGs0TtOuIqac5jH6W1v/s640/DSC_0015.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wii gaming area for the kids</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">THE FLOORS</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYo_fGBkj177-kzZ8FJ12CKyVEb3yLHpWwDCXg-jgpyrNMhgIPsN5f0runHL3Txrz3pZxZhzqIZ8dOblOH1z0rWEzzN2WEDGyrDglPXrC80F4SnTp4o4W0wzOlRvtSKtqwX6fpTBukPNi/s1600/DSC_0023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYo_fGBkj177-kzZ8FJ12CKyVEb3yLHpWwDCXg-jgpyrNMhgIPsN5f0runHL3Txrz3pZxZhzqIZ8dOblOH1z0rWEzzN2WEDGyrDglPXrC80F4SnTp4o4W0wzOlRvtSKtqwX6fpTBukPNi/s400/DSC_0023.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barney-checkered Floors</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuKXm4UyoiIWpBgsVuTYkQjrAlStzi_flCUPcNDGE07OAqs8e9SuOYe2A903lRgmUOlCVnQYhkFmwiF2_riHhSEdHHljz3b_c2W2HNs1dV-ANz5craiLhrrN-NX7zoUA66JuJ6al614ok/s1600/DSC_0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuKXm4UyoiIWpBgsVuTYkQjrAlStzi_flCUPcNDGE07OAqs8e9SuOYe2A903lRgmUOlCVnQYhkFmwiF2_riHhSEdHHljz3b_c2W2HNs1dV-ANz5craiLhrrN-NX7zoUA66JuJ6al614ok/s400/DSC_0002.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DURING</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVIgc0NlZ5Q-saMR5IlaZJ4uxCkqYtaAbd_JNErdTOW7DNbAU4KoeoW63ZNrjDIWLj1vBCWNRkceO3_GFfxqq5X-m1dFmTQubrZzMxGP0uBD2Zwp9XbLjYTzevT0e2G6_v1KPEDnzFyVz/s1600/DSC_0016.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyVIgc0NlZ5Q-saMR5IlaZJ4uxCkqYtaAbd_JNErdTOW7DNbAU4KoeoW63ZNrjDIWLj1vBCWNRkceO3_GFfxqq5X-m1dFmTQubrZzMxGP0uBD2Zwp9XbLjYTzevT0e2G6_v1KPEDnzFyVz/s640/DSC_0016.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">THE MOVIE AREA</span></b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sKZ0eq9mJUBAQNr1vTgaqM0-TPwtIWgnghd__C49HATjFKouTwWn4WV0ukqRuHitYrix_IpWN8221rqyMjqnumYhw5Z_QRw0GyKfjUk5RwQyS9HC8qfByElB4ODr2TP4QDTFAhsHvY3H/s1600/DSC_0043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5sKZ0eq9mJUBAQNr1vTgaqM0-TPwtIWgnghd__C49HATjFKouTwWn4WV0ukqRuHitYrix_IpWN8221rqyMjqnumYhw5Z_QRw0GyKfjUk5RwQyS9HC8qfByElB4ODr2TP4QDTFAhsHvY3H/s400/DSC_0043.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSaLX2Cejh4s_8oxTvUaVLKErn8sVM6Erdb75GHBJamVvNn1nKUWzrttnD5Q13lF_xn87M5tZgXpVWV8PmkcIfUFZ9aefD9-G4jAWL3IyeVKKFWtUxwbPy9S5Z6BPDXiNbMDrQZ9S9ozO/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqSaLX2Cejh4s_8oxTvUaVLKErn8sVM6Erdb75GHBJamVvNn1nKUWzrttnD5Q13lF_xn87M5tZgXpVWV8PmkcIfUFZ9aefD9-G4jAWL3IyeVKKFWtUxwbPy9S5Z6BPDXiNbMDrQZ9S9ozO/s400/DSC_0020.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">IN PROGRESS</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDYv5VerxgNNz9e5thBW9d0eQdai8oR648srgnGQ11PcDF3qEnTZFnVNqjMcZjAtEewT5tGtYBembG7MEjfAuEaAn_O6PRZ2_kSRGM9iuZaF4fkZj_j2RqSd0HPFTrse5rR2sbTL4VfzH/s1600/DSC_0008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsDYv5VerxgNNz9e5thBW9d0eQdai8oR648srgnGQ11PcDF3qEnTZFnVNqjMcZjAtEewT5tGtYBembG7MEjfAuEaAn_O6PRZ2_kSRGM9iuZaF4fkZj_j2RqSd0HPFTrse5rR2sbTL4VfzH/s640/DSC_0008.jpg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgXkzTBwsOM6fl7iBX4L-KH0FWC3k5BygfiF4WKdLHNwSWxSh_3NPR09mX7xBafMDs9aSIbi5t074w-4_abhlp_Fk_K9Qjp50YAUyuW2L2phe_aeWgG1bzqJSTV8Bk_AmO6yc19nQCdmm/s1600/DSC_0037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgXkzTBwsOM6fl7iBX4L-KH0FWC3k5BygfiF4WKdLHNwSWxSh_3NPR09mX7xBafMDs9aSIbi5t074w-4_abhlp_Fk_K9Qjp50YAUyuW2L2phe_aeWgG1bzqJSTV8Bk_AmO6yc19nQCdmm/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbLPGV4vWK0vnMiNbqUcF-11F42OVph45tOMkA6g5Psh0Vz2krf4-1OjcjyavDTQzk2Sr6vyMYHjEJsrh3Wz0XASt-iU56Ulx6Ea64MyiLs_8dLsS78UgUvXxx1Fqb5vuR0M7tFwHztlTJ/s640/DSC_0005.jpg" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwgSiMGopDMdR8zLvLaVmQ_I-QDmoG8LWDFSnptTGTvlMhkaUFiD3uGnK9vms3YvprzAlWlByq6Sf5sF32dPwXSRuWUbFRrlPLUDojub5sIB32DmxPx9i2TrIFO_GMoIgS9bti8pLYFm_/s1600/DSC_0040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwgSiMGopDMdR8zLvLaVmQ_I-QDmoG8LWDFSnptTGTvlMhkaUFiD3uGnK9vms3YvprzAlWlByq6Sf5sF32dPwXSRuWUbFRrlPLUDojub5sIB32DmxPx9i2TrIFO_GMoIgS9bti8pLYFm_/s400/DSC_0040.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Remember this?</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgqtK3VubKiAPo9pUIHmbUQ4aMNHlSapX0ILOYLhC4QcyxK4xXesxW9K9qpgwH5WPzsYGI0tbN4OJ0DP5z7mXX-VjDiTihfxZ8AXmKaXNPybyGN77Hlx6YyA1mzbTuGJbc5LX-d4XyxrvK/s400/DSC_0010.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Still needs to be hung</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #b45f06; font-size: x-large;">THE BASEMENT FAMILY LIVING AREA</span></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEURjBlfET1eS3uWNdalpIZVRUkW3KdJz9CcNXoLUASpCsgeM3lyRwEU8ms9nnsiObwGySOz5ZPEQkT8Wlf8cUb7P8i5mB88BuON4jZssTAwpu3YjtwX8tzNl3DE6YqFw5Z7vc-d8ZgdK/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEURjBlfET1eS3uWNdalpIZVRUkW3KdJz9CcNXoLUASpCsgeM3lyRwEU8ms9nnsiObwGySOz5ZPEQkT8Wlf8cUb7P8i5mB88BuON4jZssTAwpu3YjtwX8tzNl3DE6YqFw5Z7vc-d8ZgdK/s400/DSC_0021.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dYrmSSQw1zmWd3gOq05jwk_BvkznpxVZE-gGYWZ4m24DjMfOYU5-AEwJqkcVMCMbh_bc3jkfSuYyqghw7b5uycc9XXGfm5uoL7zK4GVth72n5bIuQyI45fPMEYllXK_tf-3dtTZRxnA_/s1600/DSC_0011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6dYrmSSQw1zmWd3gOq05jwk_BvkznpxVZE-gGYWZ4m24DjMfOYU5-AEwJqkcVMCMbh_bc3jkfSuYyqghw7b5uycc9XXGfm5uoL7zK4GVth72n5bIuQyI45fPMEYllXK_tf-3dtTZRxnA_/s640/DSC_0011.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32V7DyQhYBdDZEHCu_6JSIqpk7Gmwmjkj9AmHgLvZf_A2Q2_abrvosYNXj1lwyXnBDVqILLo5DPwyvgJDqT_8bFnxYf1NL6oKSic6jMxQPacnwWgJtkoBMJE1OlgOdC8bKDclvkoqNP3I/s1600/DSC_0012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32V7DyQhYBdDZEHCu_6JSIqpk7Gmwmjkj9AmHgLvZf_A2Q2_abrvosYNXj1lwyXnBDVqILLo5DPwyvgJDqT_8bFnxYf1NL6oKSic6jMxQPacnwWgJtkoBMJE1OlgOdC8bKDclvkoqNP3I/s640/DSC_0012.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxo6tdRjyOaFm9E8n5HDMFdyG2TwDzdnf-NaZiQYXc4_UV5VidIIduJV9vp-r4ZU_jHigtvS2uLLmLw2YVEMNNMGmpU1qOldOqGp49E7JQfIU0qfadTS9GroDj9BP7DgRJKjgLJpm0Oyna/s1600/DSC_0013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxo6tdRjyOaFm9E8n5HDMFdyG2TwDzdnf-NaZiQYXc4_UV5VidIIduJV9vp-r4ZU_jHigtvS2uLLmLw2YVEMNNMGmpU1qOldOqGp49E7JQfIU0qfadTS9GroDj9BP7DgRJKjgLJpm0Oyna/s400/DSC_0013.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keeping up with the movie theme</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCnRYXnvP3GEhHOgk8aAF4ldLjXJ3cY89HVRimsMXnERg9dk6_s4WBPnGkqyhunYd9JHMqtzCGqRqNkgBVPKwTwnB-baCGAP_NrPdR0TB8XgfhNKltFd-fD3Re2qajRi7EpWFvTy1F_ji/s1600/DSC_0014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjCnRYXnvP3GEhHOgk8aAF4ldLjXJ3cY89HVRimsMXnERg9dk6_s4WBPnGkqyhunYd9JHMqtzCGqRqNkgBVPKwTwnB-baCGAP_NrPdR0TB8XgfhNKltFd-fD3Re2qajRi7EpWFvTy1F_ji/s400/DSC_0014.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #e69138; font-size: x-large;">THE KITCHEN</span></b><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf08TUg2P-WYnQGGdgqx-JJq0d4lkLDahyphenhyphencaZWwcwYA4zvpqP1LwUj7XBrdo2acvqXGk012r7gd9VHTD9FaWs-Y4nioDtyUnl3k2lfjncGeUUiOh4yZnbME5adLDaZ6tVmqE_Vl8KJKPRg/s1600/DSC_0019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf08TUg2P-WYnQGGdgqx-JJq0d4lkLDahyphenhyphencaZWwcwYA4zvpqP1LwUj7XBrdo2acvqXGk012r7gd9VHTD9FaWs-Y4nioDtyUnl3k2lfjncGeUUiOh4yZnbME5adLDaZ6tVmqE_Vl8KJKPRg/s400/DSC_0019.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_nRPbnbAuUH_wJAQRVwwnz6lg7G94UqPSEWgd5BQ_1Aa6L6sMH1wGLvOEkwosSmWDqW6KE6_yHffOcObg0-bRvyk0ub5iLeosl25Y-8gMY9j9vyeLYm9TCgW1oC1_QDL1Xv67ZVCUHNn/s1600/DSC_0020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_nRPbnbAuUH_wJAQRVwwnz6lg7G94UqPSEWgd5BQ_1Aa6L6sMH1wGLvOEkwosSmWDqW6KE6_yHffOcObg0-bRvyk0ub5iLeosl25Y-8gMY9j9vyeLYm9TCgW1oC1_QDL1Xv67ZVCUHNn/s640/DSC_0020.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbr3Pvv0jKmRnnpvTUJQmlpzsa9vv4wrKPqXI9rvwbHDnNI5O8aPzcPJ96ckKoXg-IFVCy9vx8t1l5bN9e62vZcX1XTwRhqGHY_3jqq-0Cr8pdSEmawhy2xF7KQJid2XY6UG_by1vFqai/s1600/DSC_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdbr3Pvv0jKmRnnpvTUJQmlpzsa9vv4wrKPqXI9rvwbHDnNI5O8aPzcPJ96ckKoXg-IFVCy9vx8t1l5bN9e62vZcX1XTwRhqGHY_3jqq-0Cr8pdSEmawhy2xF7KQJid2XY6UG_by1vFqai/s400/DSC_0017.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiKlHFxCzlB7CRQTaZzrX0yXZpWRzRlf2EKPmFtWJHcemZLNQzXOoFRJhOGffVZETGK3tU-obMUWelsw7Gl6OvbofZdfigORBqGzvsrze68sm7-7fnQ_9UHsTXuMx__qPeKHgprbGrZ7m/s1600/DSC_0018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiKlHFxCzlB7CRQTaZzrX0yXZpWRzRlf2EKPmFtWJHcemZLNQzXOoFRJhOGffVZETGK3tU-obMUWelsw7Gl6OvbofZdfigORBqGzvsrze68sm7-7fnQ_9UHsTXuMx__qPeKHgprbGrZ7m/s640/DSC_0018.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Movie Concession</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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But for now, this space has become more livable and likeable for us. :-)<br /><br /><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #674ea7; font-size: x-large;">Have a wonderful week!</span></i></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Linking back to<a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/">Thrifty Decor Chick!</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

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