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Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Just a little bit of random. . .

In order to blog more consistently, I thought it would be fun just to post random facts, quotes, helpful hints, etc.

Just a little whimsy, now and then. Nothing to deep and insightful like my normal posts. ; ) LOL


Thought I'd start off these random posts with a little random tidbit about me.

Here goes.

Every time I drive or ride over a railroad track, I HAVE to lift my feet up and make a wish.

Every.single.time.

I've done it since I was a kid, and still do it to this very day,

What about you?

Got a little bit of random, you'd like to share? : )

Monday, January 4, 2010

Off to a good start. . .

WOO HOO!!

We are kicking into our 65 in 365 and it feels great!!


Yesterday, we finally took our tree down. *sniff,sniff*

Then we started working on our closets and master bedroom and OH MY GOODNESS, do we have stuff and LOTS of it!!!

So, we started seperating it into piles (keep, goodwill and ebay.)

The goodwill pile was by far, the largest!

If I wasn't so embarrassed I would show you the before and after pics but I'll spare you and me. LOL

Oh, and I also started to "shop the house" for my master bedroom project!

I'm so excited by the changes, in store!

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Project Master Bedroom. . .

Our Master bedroom has become a bit of a "catch all" room and this year I want to change that.

I want it to be a place where we can completely relax and retreat to.

It's been neglected for so long and I want to make it a project for the upcoming year.

So, this is what I am looking at, thus far.


I love how bright and cheery it is.

Since we have the wood paneling walls, I want something to offset that.

I think this would be PERFECT.

Of course, this is Pottery Barn.

So, my challenge it create a similar look for a fraction of the cost.

I already have a quilt that is somewhat similar to this design.

Here's mine.




Of course, I would love to just order the PB one but it's not in the budget, right now.


I also found these baskets at Pier One that are close enough fit for me and WAY cheaper than the $129 price tag of PB's Beachcomber basket.

These are a bargain at $12 for the small and $18 for the bigger one.




These aren't in the inspiration picture above but I came across them and love them but at $129 a pop, it's not gonna happen.


But, I could use two of these Ikea Barometer lamps for $39.99 a piece and place them on bedside tables!




I also love these curtains from Ikea and think they would brighten our room up nicely.



You can't tell in the pic but they have a really pretty jacquard print woven on them.

I also see old shutters frequently at local shops, so I am sure I can get some of those and maybe hang them on the wall for a pop of color for pretty reasonable.


It's a start, right!?!

Oh and did you happen to notice that the bed's not made?

Maybe, I should cross that resolution off my list! ; )



Friday, January 1, 2010

Fave song Friday. . .

Loved Kris Allen when he was AI and I love his new song!

Thought the message of the song was appropriate for the new year, as well!

Happy 2010!