Jumat, 07 Februari 2014

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darkest black walls


I am completely in love with this snippit of a space.  The dark doors as a devider are super fun - we could totally do that - love the lights// love the chairs.

Happy Friday my friends...

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Kamis, 06 Februari 2014

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Antique Teal English Transferware With Irises



I loved this antique teal English transferware with iris pattern so much that I used it 
for one of the projects in my new book, BoHo Chic Jewelry. Over the years I've looked
 for iris floral patterns on china, but I've found them to be a bit rare. You don't come 
across iris patterned china very often!





What do you think?








Rabu, 05 Februari 2014

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The View From One Of My Studio Windows



We've sure had our share of snow this year in Pennsylvania! I don't know what
it's like where you live, but believe me, we've seen enough of the white stuff
this year! Had more snow and lots of sleet last night and hoping that we don't
lose power! What's it like where you're at?




This is the view from one of my studio windows at the Banana Factory in Bethlehen, PA



What's it like outside where you are?









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where were at: {Seal Beach House Exteriors}

This is where we started almost a year and a half ago on this project.. It was a little worse for ware and the inside was even more interesting.  I went by the project this week and it has completely transformed.  My inspiration for the exterior was a winery we visited several years ago in Canada, travel is an amazing gift of inspiration for designers, I always remind my accountant of that.  We removed the strange brick wall across the front entrance of the house and opened it up with windows and french doors.  We also replaced the windows on the face of the garage with faux doors and gave the entire exterior some wide plank siding.  I am so happy with the transformation.  There is still so much to do with the landscaping and finishing touches but it is coming along really well.

I will share the interiors on this project soon- I cannot wait to show you how far that has come!








Please excuse the weird light from my phone...


 


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Selasa, 04 Februari 2014

Shopping Target Cartwheel Style


Disclosure: This is a Target sponsored post. I have personally tested the product myself and all opinions on the product are my own honest opinions. I have been compensated for my time to review this product. I am not employed by Target.

I love shopping at Target, and I'm fortunate to have one just a few miles down the road from where I live, so when I had the opportunity to try out the new Target Cartwheel shopping app I was excited to find out what it was all about!
I know the inside of  my Target like the back of my hand! Where do I go once inside? Well no matter what the purpose of my trip, there are a few departments that I always check out. I call it my Target B-Line! Check it out!
 
Some of my favorite departments to visit at Target are:
1. The lamp section in home decor � Target always seems to have a nice selection of stylish table lamps. Target has artsy and a nice mix of modern and new vintage style lamps. I always seem to find one that is just my style.  I like that the shades and bases are marked small, medium, or large, and that you can mix and match different shades to different bases. I also recently bought some pretty white paper star lights on a string that I just love.
 
2. Frozen food - The Archer Farms Cook-in-a-bag homestyle seasoned whole turkey breast that comes frozen and bakes in a bag is to die for, and my kids constantly ask me to make that for dinner (I keep a few in my basement chest freezer!) There�s nothing like putting a frozen solid 3.5 pound turkey breast in the oven and within about four hours you have Thanksgiving in January!
 
3. Beauty section � I�m not a makeup junky by any means, but I always like to pick something up for myself that's just for me. We busy moms spend most all of our time taking care of our children, and often during the process, we forget to occasionally treat ourselves. My treat? Sometimes I'll pick out a new product to try, or I may buy a trendy new nail polish color, just for fun.
 
What does the Target Cartwheel app do? 
It's like your own secret treasure trove of savings! Cartwheel is an app that you use on your iPhone, Droid, mobile web, table, or desktop that has secret savings and coupons that can only be found and used with the Cartwheel app. Cartwheel has over 700 offers (coupons) that you use on in-store purchases. (Note that Cartwheel offers are only used when shopping in the store and not available for online purchases.) Each guest starts with 10 "spots" for Cartwheel discount offers on your list.
 
How do you use Cartwheel? 
After you sign into the app with either your email or Facebook login on your iPhone or Droid, all you do is scan any barcode on any item at Target and the app will show you if there is a Cartwheel offer for that item. You can also browse within the app before you leave home to see what Cartwheel savings are being offered by browsing each department right within the app.
(Facebook option: If you use your Facebook to sign in to the app, there is an option where you can see what Target Cartwheel offers your Facebook friends are using and vice versa. Of course, there is also the option to keep your Cartwheel list private so that only you can see it. No need to connect the app to Facebook if you do not want to, but it can be a nice way of sharing current Cartwheel discounts with friends.)
 
One of the best benefits of using Cartwheel is that all the Cartwheel offers that you receive can be used with any other Target discounts, coupons, any manufacturers' coupons, as well as your REDcard discount! Cartwheel offers are also multi-use. That means that you can use any offer on your Cartwheel list as many times as you wish until the offer expires, with the following exceptions: limit of 4 items per offer, per transaction; limit of 6 Cartwheel scans per day. For example, if there was an offer for 10 percent off 20 ounce bottles of Coke, a guest could purchase 4 bottles of Coke in one transaction and the offer discount would be applied to all bottles of Coke. You could do this up to 6 times in one day, for a total of 24 bottles of Coke. That's great savings!
Another thing that's interesting about the Target Cartwheel app is that each barcode generated by Cartwheel is unique to you and holds all of the offers on your Cartwheel list. All you need to do is simply scan the barcode one time at the point of purchase (after scanning any other discounts or coupons) and all the discounts on your list will be applied. How easy is that? If you shop at Target, you need to check Cartwheel out!

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A New Novel



My dear friend Lisa has just published her first novel, The Shoebox. I am so excited and so proud of her. I just received my copy and cannot wait to immerse myself in the intricate story of Peter and Maddy.

I'm also incredibly inspired by her for she is a dreamer, and a doer. Whether it's publishing her first novel, sewing a quilt, knitting a scarf (I wear one of her creations everyday), throwing an annual Christmas party, or making jam (she just sent me homemade cranberry jam) - she dreams and she does.

She also happens to be the kindest and most generous person, and I am so lucky to call her my dear friend.

You can find her novel, The Shoebox, at Amazon and Barnes and Noble.