tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31488446870178993342024-03-12T22:49:39.529-06:00The Wicker HouseEmily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comBlogger678125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-27921805402888665162020-09-22T03:00:00.003-06:002020-09-22T12:05:46.824-06:00My Fall Entryway and How to Get Designer's Help for Sprucing up your Home <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to decorating your home, Do you ever feel stuck?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If so, then just know that you are not alone, even I struggle at times. Creating that perfect amount of ambience isn't always easy. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">But with a little designer's help and a few new things you can easily bring your home to life, and that is just what I did to create this very welcoming fall entryway here at The Wicker House.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLQlAxfC-Ko/X2PstKPnahI/AAAAAAAAdvw/Pd1_PKRepMAluY3zd8yFDMx_kHQ40FWbACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8417.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bLQlAxfC-Ko/X2PstKPnahI/AAAAAAAAdvw/Pd1_PKRepMAluY3zd8yFDMx_kHQ40FWbACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8417.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This area in our home isn't necessarily considered an entryway, but it's the first thing you see when entering our home and so I always like to create a welcoming feeling that celebrates the changing seasons. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">However, I have to admit, I've been feeling a little bit uninspired lately. With everything going on in the world right now, I really felt like I needed a little extra help to cheer up our home this fall season. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPL0FYLizeM/X2PtJ8L3DvI/AAAAAAAAdv4/FE4lLVRwbe8w78zKs6-L6YNxqp3hDQ4HACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8430.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dPL0FYLizeM/X2PtJ8L3DvI/AAAAAAAAdv4/FE4lLVRwbe8w78zKs6-L6YNxqp3hDQ4HACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8430.JPG" /></span></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And so that is why I'm so happy to have learned about this amazing company called, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">To Be Decorated</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">To Be Decorated has creative designers that help you tie your spaces together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">They sell carefully curated boxes for the home and garden (these boxes would also make a super nice gift for someone special) and they also sell stylish textiles, accessories, artwork, candles, and so much more that can be purchased separately, which is what I did to bring a fall touch into our home. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can even send a request to To Be Decorated and they will design a box to fit your needs.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span face="Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-3mQi2-l0U/X2PviLv1ooI/AAAAAAAAdwo/3pPaAURJx2stwswba1wvU7aFmNMFNyXbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/D7D2C2EA-CE80-4B2A-909C-7CE6123C1EBC.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-3mQi2-l0U/X2PviLv1ooI/AAAAAAAAdwo/3pPaAURJx2stwswba1wvU7aFmNMFNyXbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/D7D2C2EA-CE80-4B2A-909C-7CE6123C1EBC.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I browsed through the <a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/" target="_blank">To Be Decorated website </a>and picked out a few things that looked like fall to me.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was focusing on bringing in some warm fall tones into our home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">When my package arrived it just lifted my spirits as soon as I opened it up. Along with all of the cute new decor, I also received a card with a list of really helpful designer tips and tricks to incorporate the new decor into our home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kMM23pM1Ecc/X2Ptk1Dk9JI/AAAAAAAAdwA/19Ajg27zPN0I4CWYlM-PVc5eqD6fR-ymwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8487.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kMM23pM1Ecc/X2Ptk1Dk9JI/AAAAAAAAdwA/19Ajg27zPN0I4CWYlM-PVc5eqD6fR-ymwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8487.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So the first item that I picked out was <a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/product-page/canyon-striped-pillow" target="_blank">This Canyon Striped Pillow.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">At first, I was drawn to it for the beautiful red-orange colored stripes on it, but once I saw the pillow in person I was even more in love with it. This pillow is made in a polyester and it has an incredible rustic texture to it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Em2Aq9DoqsE/X2Ptx5m3MII/AAAAAAAAdwE/jQCcsrTwwPAmMGWVzHgVY9588u0zQzFiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8461.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Em2Aq9DoqsE/X2Ptx5m3MII/AAAAAAAAdwE/jQCcsrTwwPAmMGWVzHgVY9588u0zQzFiQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8461.JPEG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have the pillow sitting on an old white bench and I just love the way that small bit of red-orange color really pops out next to all of my neutrals.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vl3xhljorBg/X2Pv1Kmm8mI/AAAAAAAAdw0/6if38XzhRAI6zoKlbD4Q529XEAuiowZBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8480.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vl3xhljorBg/X2Pv1Kmm8mI/AAAAAAAAdw0/6if38XzhRAI6zoKlbD4Q529XEAuiowZBQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8480.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also threw in a chunky knit blanket to create a cozy spot to sit down. Fall is a great time to add in extra blankets to your decor.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1LOb2ry1m4M/X2PuM4lsH1I/AAAAAAAAdwQ/PnF6UFN8OBALPfW-m-_1sZXGdu3ffo_FwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8458.JPG" style="text-align: left;" /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v0pkLIUJMls/X2Puff-ETCI/AAAAAAAAdwY/A9PFzWMj1Q4kdCB47Btv9Pn6twqVGj85ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8479.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v0pkLIUJMls/X2Puff-ETCI/AAAAAAAAdwY/A9PFzWMj1Q4kdCB47Btv9Pn6twqVGj85ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8479.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">The second item that I picked out from To Be Decorated was <a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/product-page/striped-chindi-fringe-rug" target="_blank">This Striped Chindi Fringe Rug</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">This rug is just the perfect fall rug. The colors are so rustic and warm and it also adds a lot of texture to this space. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENREZXr192Q/X2Puw9upAJI/AAAAAAAAdwg/KnmAh3ALB6AkooKe14_UY3OKrQETexbFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8449.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ENREZXr192Q/X2Puw9upAJI/AAAAAAAAdwg/KnmAh3ALB6AkooKe14_UY3OKrQETexbFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8449.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And then the third thing I got from To be Decorated is this Pumpkin Spice Candle.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You simply Can Not start the Fall Season off right Without burning a Pumpkin Spice Candle. Don't you agree? Burning a pumpkin scented candle is probably the quickest way to fill your home up with fall spirit.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLDpgB3EaD0/X2PwIOVr-lI/AAAAAAAAdw8/YlX4FiF9yucA7Tex8PyP-PJe6gBQMtWEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8435.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aLDpgB3EaD0/X2PwIOVr-lI/AAAAAAAAdw8/YlX4FiF9yucA7Tex8PyP-PJe6gBQMtWEQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8435.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/product-page/hello-gourdgeous-candle" target="_blank">This Hello Gourdgeous Candle </a> Says it Smells like A boozy Pumpkin Hot Cocoa So Good You May Lick The Jar :) So Cute! And it really does smells so good. It's actually my two teen boys that keep it lit at our house because they also love the smell of it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I got some adorable 'Cheers' Matches to go along with the candle. I like keeping matches next to a candle for accessibility, and this match box is cute enough to leave out in sight. </span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-aE6TAYp0A/X2PwIlpbDfI/AAAAAAAAdxA/UyyN-Wgo3jUX_SbZAzxpgmfcbM-f7DAGACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8446.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-g-aE6TAYp0A/X2PwIlpbDfI/AAAAAAAAdxA/UyyN-Wgo3jUX_SbZAzxpgmfcbM-f7DAGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8446.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I placed the candle and matches on an old stone dish that sits on top of my antique bakers rack shelf.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I also hung some old sepia tone scenic prints that I found a few years ago at a yard sale.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4iQtjX2LjIM/X2Pxv3v7GrI/AAAAAAAAdyA/UqPkFQ0E2WI-ARAOcWUdZKYtAjs3FpVHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8431.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4iQtjX2LjIM/X2Pxv3v7GrI/AAAAAAAAdyA/UqPkFQ0E2WI-ARAOcWUdZKYtAjs3FpVHwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8431.JPG" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I use this bakers rack shelf to hold some of my white dishes and pitchers. These are dishes that we don't use very often and so this seems to be a great place for them in our home.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpSf2EA3QyI/X2PwY2z_fkI/AAAAAAAAdxM/zXJdrapDLv4HpuiFk9gmZ0XUgQ2LivJrACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8456.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RpSf2EA3QyI/X2PwY2z_fkI/AAAAAAAAdxM/zXJdrapDLv4HpuiFk9gmZ0XUgQ2LivJrACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8456.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to add more Fall decor to this space and so I brought in a tree branch from outside. These leaves are just starting to turn a brown color but soon I should have some really pretty bright orange branches from our yard that I can replace these ones with. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYP9Oi1d11U/X2Pwk-NuGVI/AAAAAAAAdxQ/HBiSKIz2jlcVSfofrN3k4G3D5h2KrQT7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8467.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fYP9Oi1d11U/X2Pwk-NuGVI/AAAAAAAAdxQ/HBiSKIz2jlcVSfofrN3k4G3D5h2KrQT7ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8467.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I just stuck the branch inside of a large straw bag that's hanging on a coat hook. The branch is a little bit on the wild side, but I like it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DqKqlk8APeg/X2Pwwmt9IGI/AAAAAAAAdxY/hFqHdxkaV24W1Bl6UevqXTWKDUUX2u3YQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8476.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DqKqlk8APeg/X2Pwwmt9IGI/AAAAAAAAdxY/hFqHdxkaV24W1Bl6UevqXTWKDUUX2u3YQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8476.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G4MO5_5yJ9E/X2Pw6F2vGXI/AAAAAAAAdxg/cWEskWCuZRwA2gu4ta-6a27PS4dyKTAsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8448.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G4MO5_5yJ9E/X2Pw6F2vGXI/AAAAAAAAdxg/cWEskWCuZRwA2gu4ta-6a27PS4dyKTAsgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8448.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">So now when I walk into our home I immediately feel that warm, cozy, fall feeling.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks to the help of </span><a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">To Be Decorated</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you need a little inspiration as well, then be sure to check out </span><a href="https://www.tobedecorated.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">To Be Decorated</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> because I know that they will be happy to help you out too.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnlSUG33DDo/X2PxDeXpzgI/AAAAAAAAdxk/VgdnRCTkuuwmLIlnbX7gcZb1BglODW0_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_8422.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JnlSUG33DDo/X2PxDeXpzgI/AAAAAAAAdxk/VgdnRCTkuuwmLIlnbX7gcZb1BglODW0_wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/IMG_8422.JPG" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">What ways are you adding touches of Fall into your home?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Let me know in a comment below, or come chat with me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewickerhouse/" target="_blank">Instagram </a>or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewickerhouseblog/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">And if you like today's post, Please give it a Pin on Pinterest.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Emily</i></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-6480967696594113752020-09-07T03:00:00.000-06:002020-09-07T03:00:05.307-06:00Your Guide to Decorating and Hosting all year long<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't believe that we are in September already, Can you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fall is literally just a few weeks away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you Excited to Welcome the Fall season?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you ready to start decorating your home for Fall?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, before you do, you should first check out this new book, </span></div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/+gjaaBk30RTm_DvQ6lKVl7g" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Welcome Home </b></span></a></div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/+gjaaBk30RTm_DvQ6lKVl7g" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>- A Cozy Minimalist Guide to Decorating and Hosting All Year Round</b></span></a><span style="font-size: large;">, by Myquillyn Smith. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(You may also know Myquillyn from her popular blog,</span><a href="https://thenester.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"> The Nester)</a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This new book, Welcome Home, will have you rethinking the way you decorate your home for the changing seasons. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome Home is the third decorating book by Myquillyn Smith and I have now read and loved all three of her books. I actually feel like these books belong in a series together because her first book, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+GT5ZqNiXx5cOnCLxnkCYxg" target="_blank"><b>The Nesting Place, It Doesn't Have To Be Perfect To Be Beautiful </b></a>focuses on how to embrace the natural imperfection and chaos of daily living.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Myquillyn's second book, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+4JNqbmnjWru0kTJB3p3m_g" target="_blank"><b>Cozy Minimalist; More Style, Less Stuff</b></a>, is more about getting into the mindset that helps you to get whatever style you love with the fewest items possible. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And now Myquillyn's newest book, </span><b style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-Home-Minimalist-Decorating-Hosting/dp/0310351936" target="_blank">Welcome Home</a>,</b><span style="font-size: large;"> is all about decorating and hosting our homes for each season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I write about this new book, I'm going to share with you some of my favorite images from the book. However, you might be surprised to learn that these decorating books aren't just about pretty pictures of a perfectly styled home. No, these books are chock-full of very informative information.You are actually going to want to read these books, not just look at the pretty pictures. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've walked away from each of these books with a better knowledge of what decorating really means to me. These books have also left me so inspired to make our home more simple, cozy, and meaningful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome Home is broken into four main sections -- One for each season with a chapter on decorating and a chapter on hosting. The theme throughout the book is 'more style, less stuff', and Gone are the days of lugging around bins of seasonal decor that just clutter up your homes and your minds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Inside <b>Welcome Home</b>, Myquillyn shares her tips for making your home feel super festive without adding a bunch of stuff. She is also a big fan of shopping your own homes, and looking to the creator for inspiration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My favorite season has always been summer, but now that we are heading into fall, I was excited to learn new ways to transition into the new season. I'm really looking forward to changing up the color scheme around our home and incorporating some Autumn elements from nature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another big takeaway from this book is about hospitality and how to make your home feel cozy and inviting for your guest. Myquillyn teaches you what to focus on and what not to worry about as a relaxed and confident host.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though Summer is my favorite season, I really look forward to welcoming each and every season into our home. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like this is a book that I will reach for throughout the year to get inspired to decorate our home for all the changing seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can pick up a copy of <b>Welcome Home</b><a href="https://thenester.com/" target="_blank"> <b>HERE</b></a><b> </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Release date is September 15th 2020, but You can Pre-Order Now)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can check out Myquillyn's blog, <a href="https://thenester.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Nester HERE</b></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And You can check out The Academy at Home - Free Online course, Welcome Home Prep School </span><a href="https://www.academyofhome.com/welcomehome" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-7133114294276712642020-09-01T03:00:00.000-06:002020-09-01T12:08:35.312-06:00Simple Plant Hack: Cover a Plastic Pot Using a Tote Bag<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today's blog post is about something so simple that it seems kinda silly that I'm even writing a blog post about it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had this light denim colored tote bag (that I picked up a yard sale) and I decided to use it to cover a plastic plant pot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All I did was open up the tote bag and stick the potted plant in it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> It was a pretty tight fit to get the tote over the lip of the pot but I got it to fit. Then I tucked in the corners so that they wouldn't poke out on the bottom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another idea could be to tie a knot in the handles like pictured below, or even cut the handles at the center point and then tie them back together in a knot or bow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My plants all do really well here in our sunroom/office.....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or rather, I guess I should say, sunroom/office/Stormy's napping room :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the top questions I get asked here on the blog is,</span><i> <span style="font-size: x-large;">"What is the name of the paint color on the exterior of your home?"</span></i><span style="font-size: large;"> And I always feel bad replying, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>"I don't know, it was already painted prior to us moving in"</i>. </span><span style="font-size: large;"> But today, I'm so happy to let you know that I now have a name.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The exterior color is a light grey with a hint of green. But it can look slightly different in all of my pictures due to lighting and if I've used any filters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also always get asked about the color of our front door, and that color is currently <b>Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue</b>. I know that for a fact because I painted it that color. I have also painted our front door in three other colors previously. You can see all of the other colors that our front door has been in <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2020/04/new-door-color-wythe-blue.html" target="_blank">This Post.</a> The exterior color of our house is such a pretty neutral that it allows whatever color that is painted on the front door to really pop out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so one day I received the dreaded email from a reader that asked, "What is the color of your house?" and I gave her the same answer that I always give, "I'm sorry but I don't know" but then she asked, "Is it anywhere close to the color Titanium by Benjamin Moore? Because I'm thinking of using that color." So out of pure curiosity, I took my Benjamin Moore Color deck outside and matched it to our house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Titanium is the very bottom color pictured below. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The colors </span><span style="font-size: large;">Overcast and Halo are pretty close too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually don't believe that any of these colors are a true match, because looking at the old leftover paint in our garage, I believe that our house was painted in a Kelly Moore paint color, which is a smaller paint store that we have in our town. But the can in our garage is so old that the label is unreadable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I hope that this post is helpful to anyone wanting to know the color of our home. If you like the color of our home then check out the color Titanium, Overcast or Halo by Benjamin Moore.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you catch my last blog post where I shared <b><a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2020/08/how-to-recycle-your-old-denim-jeans.html" target="_blank">How To Recycle your Old Denim Jeans into Stylish Throw Pillows?</a> </b> Didn't my pillows turn out great? I definitely think so!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well as soon as I was finished sewing those pillows, I was cleaning up my big ol mess and I realized that I could create something great with the extra leftover scraps. And after a little bit of brainstorming, I came up with the idea to cover a flower pot with the jean seams.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another Free and Easy Denim DIY that turned out amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This craft project was so simple that I had it made in about 10 minutes tops!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used a small terra-cotta pot, but any size and type of pot that you have on hand should work just great. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cut the seams out of the pant legs on some old denim jeans. I also mixed in a couple of just plain denim strips. Just work with what you've got since this project is all about recycling what you already have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hot glue works really well at adhering the denim to the flower pot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My denim strips started out at about 23 inches long, but I ended up cutting them down to the size needed as I went along. Depending on the size of your pot, you really don't need that many strips.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I attached the denim strips to the pot one row at a time. I glued the strips on as I wrapped it around the pot, and then I carefully cut the strip at the end so that the starting point and ending point just barely touched.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was finished with my pot makeover, I just stuck a plant in it. I still plan to re-pot the plant into this denim pot but I was so excited to share this with you, so for now there's just another pot inside of my pot. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a close up of the finished pot. You'll see that I alternated the different sides of the seams that I used. Some of the seams are more clean and finished (which I used at the top and at the bottom) and some of the seams are busy with lots of stitches and strings all about. I also love that some of the seams are a rust color whereas others are navy or black.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as I shared in my last post, I have the new denim pot on my coffee table in our living room. And on the couch is one of the Denim pillows that I just made. <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2020/08/how-to-recycle-your-old-denim-jeans.html" target="_blank">(See Pillow Here) </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how matchy the pillow and the pot look together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this could be a fun craft for kids to make too. Teach them to recycle their old jeans rather than throw them away. Kids are always getting holes in the knees of their jeans or wearing them out beyond the point of donation, So this could be something fun, easy, and free for them to make as well. </span></div>
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<span class="mmthere"><span style="font-size: large;">So What do you think about my Recycled Denim Flower Pot?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will you be making you one too?</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-88538333332877828962020-08-26T03:00:00.000-06:002020-08-27T15:59:23.297-06:00How to recycle your old denim jeans into stylish throw pillows <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I love the blue color tones of denim and I also love the classic, laid back feeling of denim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you also share my love for Denim then I hope that you'll find today's post inspiring. I have sewn up a couple of stylish denim throw pillows and today I'm going to share my step by step guide so that you too can make your own Denim pillows.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Step 1. Gather up old jeans & Supplies</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I have been collecting my two boy's old jeans for quite some time now. If their old jeans had holes or were too worn out to donate, then I placed them in a special pile. Once my pile grew to about 8 pairs of jeans, I knew that I had to get crafty and put them to use.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make my two 20 X 20 throw pillows I used 8 pairs of boys jeans ranging in sizes from about 9 to 14. So that should give you an estimate about how many pairs or jeans will be needed to make these pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Grey or black Sharpie Marker</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> <b>Step 2. Cut denim into long strips.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The easiest way to cut your denim up in to long strips is to first cut off the legs of the jeans just below the back pockets and then cut off the side seams from the legs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For each pant leg you will get two pieces of long fabric.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I also cut out all of the back pockets thinking that maybe one day I could come up with another project for them.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Next, using a level and a grey sharpie marker I traced out the level onto the denim fabric and then cut it out. If you don't have a level then make yourself a template using cardboard. Your strips will need to be 2 1/4 inches wide and 22 inches long. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Note: You can adjust the width if you prefer to, but the length needs to be 22 inches to fit a 20 X2 0 Pillow insert</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Each pillow took about 24 strips plus one un-cut pant leg. I left out two pant legs that I did not cut into strips and I will explain more about the reason why here in a bit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One by one, sew the strips of fabric together. Be careful to sew all the seams on the same side.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found that I really like the more muted color that is on the back side of the denim. So I alternated the different variants of denim colors as I sewed the pieces together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I had sewn all 24 pieces together I then added the one big piece from the pant leg that I did not cut into strips as mentioned above. This larger piece will not be noticeable in the end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what one of the pillows looked like once I was done sewing the pieces together. To make two pillows I made two of these.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, now this step may concern you a bit, as it did me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I wanted to wash my fabric before I sewed it into pillows to allow it to fray up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eeeek! This is how it came out of the washing machine. Yikes!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But I figured it's better to let it fray up and do its thing now, and not after it has been sewn into pillows.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From here I just cut off all of the tangled up strings, let it air dry, and then I had to re-sew a few of my seems that came undone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was also debating between which side of the fabric I wanted to be seen on my pillow. I had the choice between the clean side that I ended up picking, or the side with the frayed edges that I think would also have looked cute.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, I should share that I cut out this "Lucky You" tag from a pair of Lucky brand Jeans and sewed it onto my fabric. I just thought it was a fun touch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Envelope method is how I sew most all of my throw pillows. I like this envelope method because it doesn't require any buttons, zippers, or velcro, which makes it easy for beginner sewers as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Lay your fabric down with the correct side facing up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Place pillow Insert in the middle of the fabric and fold sides over. Fold the side with the bigger "Pant leg" section second.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Mark where it folds over at the top and at the bottom with a pin or marker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Make sure that the square measures 22 X 22 inches or close to.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">-Now sew down each of the two raw sides of the square making sure to catch all of the layers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(If these instructions are too confusing, then hopefully <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2014/02/easy-6-pocket-pillows.html" target="_blank">this post </a>will be more helpful)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using a feather down pillow insert is more flattering than a polyfilled insert, plus a down pillow is more forgiving if your cover has any sewing flaws in it. Trust me ;)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They look great in our cottage home and add a relaxed casual look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And on the second pillow I had used a strip of denim that had a hole in it. I just made a little patch for the hole prior to sewing the strip on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is what the back side of the pillow looks like. See how that bigger Pant Leg strip is really not noticeable? And I think the raw frayed edge is a great touch as well. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I currently have these new denim pillows on my grey denim couch <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2020/02/new-ikea-slipcover-from-amazon-beach.html" target="_blank">(Ikea Slipcover seen here)</a> and I think that they go so well together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also did a little something - something with the denim seems that were leftover. If you look closely you'll see what I'm talking about in this next picture. I promise to blog about that little project next.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Also if you like today's project then you might also be interested in my Recycled Denim Place Mats that I blogged all about <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2016/06/easy-sew-denim-placemats-patriotic.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2015/10/denim-placemats.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. They were a super fun denim project as well.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-87092658548337650752020-08-15T03:00:00.000-06:002020-08-17T14:21:25.108-06:00Tropical Infused Dining Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Lately I've been feeling drawn to an easy - breezy tropical style and so I have incorporated some simple tropical decor into our home. Perhaps I'll be back to share more of those tropical touches around our home, but today I wanted to show you around our Tropical infused dining room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ever since the pandemic started I have been dreaming of a tropical vacation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that we all could use a very long and relaxing vacation just about now, am I right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Summer is the time of year that our family usually takes a vacation. Last year we took a cruise to the Bahamas, and the year before we traveled to Hawaii, and so I can't help but wonder where we may have gone to this year if circumstances where different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I guess the reason why I have been decorating our home with tropical touches is because deep down I just really really really wish I were on vacation, and because I can't actually go on vacation, pretending that I am on vacation is the next best thing. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking around our dining room you'll find some tropical touches. The main thing is probably this plant that I just picked up at Costco. This plant is called a Bromeliad and it's part of the pineapple family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This plant takes a little bit of care and so I hope that it does well here in our dining room. The main thing that I read about this plant is that you need to water the plant itself and not the soil, which I had never heard of before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Moving around the room, in one of my corner hutches I have a parrot mug and a large conch shell. Both items add to the whole tropical look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After we had a broken chair incident, I brought in a wicker chair to our dining room and this is now one of my favorite spots in our home. I'm actually sitting here as I type this blog post. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I usually keep these hutch doors closed but I like to open them up when I take pictures of our dining room because there is always so much to see inside of these hutches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These corner hutches have always been a fun place for me to move around some of my favorite things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus these hutches aren't just fun to look at but they are handy at storing my extra napkins and dishes when I want to dress up my table setting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These fun blue and white striped napkins are from one of my favorite stores, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Kg2m80f5xrBnYW9awTuwHA" target="_blank">Serena & Lily</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Above each of the corner hutches are my collections of glass bottles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Glass bottles are just one of those random things that I like to pick up at antique and thrift stores. I like to find bottles that are unique in shape or that are in sea-glass colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like I can get away with collecting bottles and random dishes because I have these corner hutches to store my collections in. Otherwise I have no idea where I would put it all. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This hutch is a lot fuller than the other one, but I think it's just because I have a lot of smaller items in this one and larger items in the other.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like this hutch has a bit of that "Curiosity Cabinet" feel to it. Maybe one day I will add more shells, rocks, feathers, and other curiosity items to it to fulfill that look. I think that Curiosity Cabinets are so fun and you know that I already have lots of cool stuff around our home like a shark skull, alligator skull, framed butterflies, etc. etc. Maybe a fun fall project?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll see that I'm also drawn to blue and white dishes. I tend to buy them whenever I come across them at the thrift store or yard sales. They just give me that coastal feeling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also have a few other plants in our dining room. I can't believe how well this plant on the floor is doing. My old neighbors gave it to me when they moved away and its grown three times the size ever since.<br /><br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKaEqEfwMN8/XzcEvtdT2lI/AAAAAAAAdmQ/K8dPSTYPeZw5e6t5mzv8wC6aVBoVYGO-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_8058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rKaEqEfwMN8/XzcEvtdT2lI/AAAAAAAAdmQ/K8dPSTYPeZw5e6t5mzv8wC6aVBoVYGO-wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_8058.JPG" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Meyer Lemon Tree is actually faux. I got it from <a href="https://www.balsamhill.com/" target="_blank">Balsam Hill</a> a few years ago but people always think it's the real deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bamboo plant stand that the lemon tree is in is quite new, I got it at Home Goods last spring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just love how the plant stand looks like it belongs with this plate stand that I got from <a href="https://rstyle.me/+1iNsOF0j7ZVPosszWqtGXg" target="_blank">World Market </a>Forever ago. Bamboo furniture adds to that tropical look. </span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-23981533999248629982020-08-10T03:00:00.003-06:002020-08-11T18:55:37.806-06:00Did You Know That Pottery Barn Has a Collection With Roxy?<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> I just learned that Pottery Barn has a Collection with Roxy Brand! Did you know this?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love Both Pottery Barn and Roxy and so this news really excited me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to share some of my favorites from the collection with you, And I want to show you what I just ordered that I'm super excited about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Roxy Collection has Breezy prints and a sun-washed pallet that will be sure to bring a beach-vibe to your home.</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Roxy Tropical bed Sheet pattern" border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-slkpcvCNA5A/Xy3307zjluI/AAAAAAAAdcQ/mMSrK0pyqOMqzCPl6ZyWU3FQyot8n8w3gCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/roxy-sun-soaked-sheet-set-o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Roxy Sun Soaked Sheet set" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br />This Awesome Tropical Print also comes in a Reversible Comforter or Duvet Cover.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Blue Beach Palm Leaf Rug" border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yo16WAx8LTU/XzBlbZFmvJI/AAAAAAAAdeQ/K-aCU5tEWUsQ6XBq4tclvCVoN9yWmm4pQCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/roxy-palm-leaf-rug-3-o.jpg" title="Roxy Palm Leaf Rug" width="640" /><br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/Roxy%20Sun%20Washed%20Reversible%20Island%20Life%20Comforter" target="_blank">Roxy Palm Leaf Rug</a><br /><br />But then I realized, that this Roxy line wasn't just for Pottery Barn Teen, It's also available at Pottery Barn with lots of other items besides just bedding.<br />Look at these cute Napkins and Seashell Napkin Rings.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+A7xCGQ4W1txtPlo6qtl-1g" target="_blank">Roxy Shell Napkin Rings</a> / R<a href="https://rstyle.me/+tO0T2Jt3oUQXtm0NY91HEA" target="_blank">oxy Palm Leaf Napkins</a></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+JnmSil_Ilwt2JSNA08BFGQ" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Roxy Island Life Reversible Comforter</span></a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Cute Black and floral luggage" border="0" data-original-height="710" data-original-width="710" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_n_BtkSPBTk/Xy4Da8u5WwI/AAAAAAAAdd8/bs-pgfW2n5kOerfsWgLLE2_6RQhRJbObwCLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/roxy-island-life-gear-up-recycled-backpack-o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Roxy Hard Case Luggage" width="640" /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And Lastly, <a href="https://rstyle.me/+jZTQ-toJnWQ4a4NBzOuDIA" target="_blank">This Cute doormat</a> is on clearance right now for only 19.99</span></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img alt="Tropical Print Door Mat" border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="710" height="576" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-v7bylzFhnWs/Xy4BLc55j7I/AAAAAAAAddg/mlTOJCLfsoYSHtrTv7ZVu70viF-Bk2wGACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h576/roxy-vintage-moment-doormat-1-o.jpg" title="Roxy Sun Soaked Doormat" width="640" /></span></span><span style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 1em; padding-top: 1em;"></span></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You can see more from Roxy/Pottery Barn <a href="https://rstyle.me/+QIxHKd6syrOO9bApZ45D_A" target="_blank">HERE</a><br />You Can See more from Roxy/Pottery Barn Teen<a href="https://rstyle.me/+MS1xdy45oyFBM9rbF8q9VA" target="_blank"> HERE</a><br /><br />Thanks for stopping by today,<br /><br />Emily<br /></span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-67301446368629940872020-07-29T03:00:00.001-06:002020-07-29T03:00:05.074-06:00Ralph Lauren Summer By The Sea Favorites<div style="text-align: center;"><font size="5">As I was scrolling through <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thewickerhouse/" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>an Ad popped up for Ralph Lauren Home and it was so enchanting that I actually clicked on it. I never click on ads but this one certainly grabbed my attention. Once I was lured to the Ralph Lauren website, I found myself so inspired by all of the pretty things. Ralph Lauren currently has a line called, Summer by the sea, and it's very blue, rustic, and nautical, which is a style that I'm always gravitating to.</font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"><br /></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="5"> Ralph Lauren is a bit more expensive for my budget, but I thought it was worth sharing anyway at least for the inspiration. I just grabbed a few of the images from their website to share with you today. If you are interested in seeing more, just click on the affiliated link under the images.</font></div><br /><table 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://1.bp.blogspot.com/-01kAAOhRn7E/Xx9k9lRqbWI/AAAAAAAAdY0/spaknf407Z0KrmAm0pkTVng2Ci8Dpep5wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/20200623_home_lp_c02_banner.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Ralph Lauren Home" border="0" data-original-height="843" data-original-width="1440" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-01kAAOhRn7E/Xx9k9lRqbWI/AAAAAAAAdY0/spaknf407Z0KrmAm0pkTVng2Ci8Dpep5wCLcBGAsYHQ/d/20200623_home_lp_c02_banner.jpg" title="Ralph Lauren inspiration" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Ccxne5mAtO-H_lrCI7dtgQ" target="_blank"><font size="5">Image from Ralph Lauren Home</font></a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<span style="font-size: large;">I think everyone needs an outdoor zen space. A calm space to relax and unwind, and be outdoors to enjoy the fresh air and nature.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I created my Zen Space on the bottom level of our backyard play fort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My sons are outgrowing this play fort and so my husband and I have talked about removing the top half of the fort and pitch the roof to create a more usable cabana. The ceiling is too low for my husband as it is now, but I'm short so I have no problem walking around in this space. So for now, I'm making this space my own by creating a peaceful spot to relax.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm calling this space my, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Zen Cabana</span><span style="font-size: large;">. It's a relaxing spot that overlooks our backyard and pool.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I moved the futon from our back patio to here. I made over the futon last summer and blogged about it <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2019/07/our-back-patio-seating-area.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. I really liked the futon on our back patio, but the patio is not covered and so I was constantly having to run outside and put a tarp over the futon if ever it looked like it was going to rain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This spot here on the play fort is covered, so it's protected from the rain, as well as the sun. This space is always nice and shaded.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a few ways that I gave this "cabana" a zen look. Please feel free to take these ideas and use them in your own outdoor zen spaces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted my cabana to have a little bit more privacy from the neighbors, so I searched around our home for something to use and that's when I came across two beach mats and decided these would be perfect. I believe I bought these beach mats at the dollar store years ago. I just nailed the beach mats into the back of the play fort. I love the natural look of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I searched around our home for some plants and simple decor that would give this space a calm, peaceful vibe. I ended up with just a couple of plants, including this lucky bamboo, and a few little things like the little Buddha statue and a glass lantern. And that's it. To achieve a zen look, less is always best. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And lastly, I added chimes to my outdoor Zen Cabana. Any Chimes would have been just fine, but I have found that I really love the raw earthy sound that bamboo chimes make. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have a few rules for myself to keep this space my calm and quiet oasis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. No Electronics. It helps that we don't have WiFi in our backyard because otherwise I may be tempted to bring my phone or laptop out here. So this is my place to come and disconnect from the "outside" world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Relax. Yup, it's a rule, It's a must to come out here to Relax and find that inner peace.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. Drinks and Naps are recommended. I love to come out here with a cup of coffee in the mornings and a glass of wine in the evening. And Naps out here in the afternoon are always wonderful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So this is where I have been spending a lot of my summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that it has inspired you to create a Zen Space in your own backyard or patio's.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-18359914036231488242020-07-14T03:00:00.000-06:002020-08-25T21:02:38.756-06:00How To Add Wheels To A Trunk<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I added some wheels to the bottom of an old trunk and it's been such a great idea for a lot of different reasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This old trunk once belong to my Grandma and so I just love using it as a coffee table in our living room. The trunk is also great for storage, we keep some family photos in it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had these four caster wheels just sitting in our garage and I decided that I wanted to add them to the trunk. These wheels came off of an old chair that I got rid of a long time ago. I got rid of the chair but kept the wheels for a project like this. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first step was to pick a drill bit that was just a tad smaller than the wheel stem. I measured the length of the wheel stem to the drill bit and marked it with tape. The tape was used as a marker to let me know how far I needed to drill into the trunk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Please note, my caster wheels had glue on them which made the stem permanently attached to the wheel, otherwise, you would normally attached the stem to the furniture first, and then add the wheel. Hope that made sense) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking inside of my trunk, you will see that there are three strips of wood on the bottom of the trunk. These wood strips were already attached to my trunk, but if they were not already there, I would have had to add extra wood to each of the four corners in order to have a thick enough layer of wood to drill into.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once I drilled a hole into each corner of my trunk, I placed the wheel stem into the hole. Because the hole was a bit smaller than the wheel's stem, I also had to hammer it in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I never knew that the bottom of this trunk was in such poor condition until I flipped the trunk over to add the wheels. Seeing how roughed up the bottom of this trunk was was the first reason I was so glad that I made the decision to add the wheels. Before the bottom of the trunk was always rubbing against my floor and rug, and now it's all better protected because the trunk is raised off the floor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The second reason why I was so pleased with my decision to add the new wheels is because now I can easily move the trunk off of the rug to vacuum. Before, I'd have to ask my husband or boys to help me move it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is so nice to be able to just roll it off to the side to vacuum or to move it when we want to play board games around it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have a trunk or large piece of furniture that you find yourself having to move often then I hope that I have inspired you today to add some wheels to it. You can find wheels similar to these ones <a href="https://rstyle.me/+HiTIg0rNh6QMuC8qDbuspw" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I was setting up our living room to take pictures of the trunk, I hurried and tucked a plaid quilt into my couch. I added the quilt to switch up the look of our living room and to give it a simple change. I really like adding quilts over furniture, it gives a cute, easy-living, cottage look to a space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really am so glad that I added the wheels to this trunk. It was a quick afternoon project, but as you have read, it was much needed.</span></div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">Emily</div>Emily@TheWickerHousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03175398588054447128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3148844687017899334.post-64472869086139521342020-07-08T03:00:00.000-06:002020-07-08T15:47:44.335-06:00My Decorating Style Ten Years Ago! How Much Has It Changed?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that I have been blogging here at The Wicker House for Ten Years Now!?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started this blog back in 2010 when my boys were just little. Blogging gave me a little mommy getaway in my day to share about my decorating ideas and DIY projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And now here we are today ten years later. I still enjoy blogging and sharing with you my decorating ideas and DIY projects. And now my little boys are pre-teen and teen...which means that I still need those little Mommy getaways :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This blog has always been my little corner of the world to share what is so important to me and that is creating a cozy home for my family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Somehow I just got caught up looking through old blog post from over the years, and truthfully, not all of it is all that bad. LOL. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If anything, I think my decorating style hasn't changed all that much over the years, but proudly, I can say that at least my photography has gotten a little better. Not sure why I liked to turn the temperature volume Way Up or why I rounded the corners on my pictures or chose weird crops or image borders, but everyone has to start from somewhere, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ten years ago we lived in a different house. I always wonder what that house would look like today if we still lived there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This house was a lot smaller than the one we live in today, and so it would never work for us now. But It sure was a fun house to fix up and learn and grow from. This house is where I first discovered my true love for decorating. It's where I learned what my decorating style is, and what just feels right for our family. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I still decorate with a lot of the same things. My Grandma's straw hats have come a long way in my decorating vignettes. I could put together a whole blog post with all of the different ways that I have styled them, and perhaps one day I will.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The look of the kitchen was a little bit more Farmhouse than how I decorate today, but I still like all of the white that is in here. Honestly, I don't think I will ever get tired of white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Looking back at these old pictures, I'm actually pretty impressed at how creative I use to be. Like take this next picture for example, I used an old rake head to hold wine glasses, and then I used a wicker wine rack to hold dishtowels. The dishtowels are rolled up and are in easy reach for when you need one. How Clever was that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You'll notice a lot of the same furniture that is in our home today. Like that antique bakers rack shelf that's now in our dining room. And those two tall white bookshelves are now in our office/sunroom, although we no longer have that kitchen table since we did a table swap with my mother-in-law.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If I were re-decorating this dining room today, I'd probably paint the walls white, paint the table white, paint the chairs black, and fill up those shelves with plants, Oh and put in a new floor.... although I really wanted a new floor back then too. But otherwise I still like it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another room that I had changed up a lot was the main bathroom of our house. I put in laminate floor stickers, painted the walls and vanity white, and added barn wood to the mirror. You can't tell much by my photo but I also painted the ceiling in a soft blue, which I still think is a fun touch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And as you will notice, I had a blue and white striped shower curtain back then and today we have a different blue and white striped shower curtain. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another creative touch that I noticed was the way I hung this art on the wall. A framed picture, hanging inside of a large frame, and then a seashell is attached to the wire with a clothes pin.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So there you have it, In conclusion, my style 10 years ago isn't all that different than my style today.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- I still like Coastal, Cottage, and Farmhouse styles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- I still own about half of the stuff today that I owned back then. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- I now own double the amount of decor as I did back then, but yet, we live in a much larger home so that makes sense. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- I decorate with a lot of house plants today and didn't before. House plants can really add so much to a home, but I hadn't yet realized that back then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> - I lived with tan walls back then even though I didn't like them, whereas today, I'd have those walls painted in an afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">-And lastly, I think I was much more of a creative decorator back then.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wonder if my style with change that much in the next 10 years?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by today and taking this fun trip into the past with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Little by Little this cute fairy garden in our backyard came to be. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hadn't planned on creating a fairy garden, it just sort of happened. But I'm so glad that it happened because this little fairy garden makes me Happy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This area in our backyard was just gravel and dirt, so none of this was even here before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The first thing I did was move this large tree stump to this area of our backyard. This tree stump was from an old tree in our front yard that we had trimmed up a few years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Believe it or not, this stump was actually from the branch of the tree. I had this stump in a different area of our yard before, but I thought it would look nice in this new location, so I simply just rolled it across the yard. The stump is not as heavy as it looks because it's actually hollow on the inside.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I filled the stump up with potting soil and then planted some mums in it. I should expect a plant full of happy yellow mums in the fall, which I think will look even cuter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next, I added the picket fence behind the stump. Not only does the fence add a cute backdrop but I'm hoping that it also keeps our big Great Dane, Stormy away from it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted the fence white since it was just wood before. I love white picket fences and had been meaning to paint this one for quite a while. This piece of picket fence was given to me by a friend. When our Great Dane, Stormy was just a puppy, we used this fence as a doggie gate to keep her in designated ares of our home. It worked great.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From there, I realized that this little garden was looking more like a fairy garden and so I added the cute little door to the stump as well as a few garden mushrooms.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how it all came together. I plan to just keep adding more to it. I'm thinking more flowers, more ornamental grasses, and maybe even a strand of lights around the picket fence. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a fairy garden?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What other fun things do you think I could add to mine?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Being a Plant mom to about 30+ house plants I have come to learn how important a pot can be. I now only plant my plants in a pot that has holes in the bottom. Drainage is very important to plants. If I really like the look of a flower pot, but it doesn't have a hole, I will use it for decorative purposes only and place a pot with a hole inside of it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First I washed up my pots to remove all of the dirt, and then I laid the pots out on some old cardboard. I always use cardboard whenever I spray paint anything. It's always handy to have large pieces of cardboard on hand for just this type of project.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I gave the pots three coats of the spray paint, letting them dry for about an hour in between coats. For one of the coats, I turned the pots upside down so that I could get all of those hidden areas.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Painting the pots all in the same color gives a calm, neutral, and cohesive look., which is just the look I was going for here in our living area.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This pot was my favorite one of the three. I just really like the shape of it. Also, please take notice that this spider plant just had its first baby. Congratulations are in order😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have some pots laying around that could use a pretty new makeover?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If so then I hope that I have inspired you to give them a fresh coat of paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the amount of home interior images that can be found on Pinterest, Instagram, and everywhere else on the internet, having an actual book in hand is still my favorite choice to gather inspiration. </span><span style="font-size: large;">What about you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just added this awesome new Home Interior book to my collection and I'm so excited to share more about it with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The name of this book is, </span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Contemporary Cottages</i></span><span style="font-size: large;">, and it's written by Molly Hyde English, Photographed by Ryan Garvin, and Published by Gibbs Smith.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Molly Hyde English has written two other publications, Camps and Cottages (2000) and Vintage Cottages (2007). Molly Hyde English is also the owner of the store, Camps and Cottages, located in Laguna Beach, California. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This cute book cover alone, is a good indicator of how inspiring this book is. And of course, As you know, I'm a huge lover of Cute Cottages and so this book is right up my alley.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Contemporary Cottages features tours of several Cottages, along with insightful conversations with each of the owners as they share a personal look into their cottage homes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beautiful cottages featured inside of this book have given me so much inspiration. I feel so inspired to decorate our cottage home in new ways and I'm sure that Contemporary Cottages will be just as inspiring to you as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every time I stop by <a href="https://rstyle.me/+vpjXNbQxp-cR2jxJ-n_TpQ" target="_blank">Etsy</a> I'm blown away with all of the cute stuff they have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So I wanted to pass along some of the things that I came across recently that I'm pretty sure you are going to <strike>Want</strike> Need too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I just realized that I haven't shared the interior side of our front door since I painted it in this pretty blue color called, Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore. If you missed it, you can see the exterior side of the door in <a href="https://www.thewickerhouse.com/2020/04/new-door-color-wythe-blue.html" target="_blank">THIS POST.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was inspired to photograph our entryway after adding a sweet little branch to it. The branch is from a Catalpa tree in our backyard. Isn't this a pretty tree?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just cut a small little branch off of the tree and hung it on a hook on our entryway wall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have also hung up some of my grandma's very worn straw hats. My grandma was an amazing gardener and you wouldn't ever find her out in the garden without a straw hat on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also in our entryway is an old Coast Guard trunk that I picked up at a yard sale for ten dollars. On top of the trunk I have two snake plants in rust colored pots. And above the wood coat rack is a sign that reads, Multnomah Falls, which is one of my most favorite places in the world. I found the sign years ago at a Fred Meyers store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wood rack was a piece of wood that I also found at a yard sale. It already had the metal plates on it, but then I added the little hooks to it. This wood rack was previously hanging above the stove in our kitchen, but I thought I'd hang it up here in our entryway for a change.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Attention to all Breakfast and Brunch Lovers!</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"> Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen by Suzanne Vizethann</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Suzanne Vizethann is an award-winning chef and owner of Atlanta's critically acclaimed Buttermilk Kitchen restaurant, serving up farm-to-table Southern comfort food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may also know Suzanne Vizethann as the winner of the Chopped competition on the Food Network cooking competition show.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen presents creative recipes for biscuits, butters and jams, pickles, grits, pastries, traditional classics, and so much more! looking through Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen left me feeling inspired to create a delicious meal from scratch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have taken pictures of just a few images from the book to give you a little preview of this beautiful cookbook, but I highly suggest that you pick up a copy for yourself to see all of the delicious recipes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pictured above are the Buttermilk Biscuits that started it all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And pictured below are those Buttermilk Biscuits smothered with Sawmill Gravy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Biscuits and gravy are one of my top breakfast choices and so this is the first recipe that I plan to make very very soon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In honor of Suzanne's father, she reserved a special place on the menu for her dad's cherished breakfast creation which she named Ray's Waffle Burger.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I would never have thought to use waffles as a hamburger bun but now I Must try it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Suzanne has also included a section in this cookbook for Drinks, which includes recipes for Mimosa's, Sweet tea, and this Cold Brew Russian pictured below that is practically jumping off the page insisting that I give it a try.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Buttermilk Kitchen isn't just another cookbook about breakfast and brunch foods. This cookbook is special. It gives you a feeling of wanting to spend a lazy weekend morning, gathered in the kitchen, preparing a meal that is fresh and homemade with love.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you love to cook then I highly suggest that you add this cookbook to your collection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have painted a lot of wicker in my days and so today, I wanted to share with you some of the tips and tricks that I have learned over the years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's just begin with my biggest tip ever and that is to Always, Always, Always use spray paint when painting wicker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spray paint allows you to really get into all of the weaves of wicker better than any other paint that I've ever tried.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As far as spray paint goes, there really are ones that are better than others. I really like the spray paint from <a href="http://colorshot./">COLORSHOT.</a> It covers really well, and <a href="https://www.mycolorshot.com/" target="_blank">COLORSHOT</a> offers so many beautiful vibrant colors to choose from. For today's project, I decided on a color called, <b>Shark!!!.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've had this old wicker rocking chair for years now and I thought that it would be a perfect candidate for today's post as I share my step by step guide for painting wicker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The white finish on this wicker rocking chair was looking really worn and dated and so I felt like it could really use a fresh modern makeover.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1. Clean Wicker.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before you get started painting, you want to first give the wicker a quick cleaning. I have found that a kitchen scrub brush works perfectly for getting into all of the nicks and crannies of the wicker. It's easy for dirt to get stuck into the weaves so just give the wicker a quick brush off and you should be good to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to use old pieces of cardboard under anything that I spray paint.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not only does it protect the ground underneath from getting painted, but it also provides a clean, flat work space for you to paint on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sure, you can use plastic sheets or newspaper but I really like to use cardboard the best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So the next time you get a package that has large pieces of cardboard, hold on to them and then when you are ready to paint something, you'll be happy you did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Painting wicker is a little bit different than painting other surfaces. Because wicker has so many layers and weaves, you really have to approach it from all angles. Begin by lightly spraying with long even strokes to get the first coat of spray paint on. Once the first coat has dried, repeat the process but spray in the opposite direction than you had before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's always a good idea to turn your wicker upside down and spray everywhere where you may have missed before. This will also allow you to spray the wicker at another angle to reach areas that you may have missed before. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's always a good idea to apply a sealer to seal and protect your wicker when you are finished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you plan to have your wicker outdoors then definitely don't skip this step. A good sealer will give a layer of protection from the sun, rain, and other outdoor elements. I really like this Clear Sealer from <a href="http://colorshot./">COLORSHOT.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And just for reference, for this wicker rocking chair project, I used three cans of spray paint and one can of the sealer and it took two days to complete. I gave it plenty of time to dry between coats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how my wicker chair makeover turned out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Grey color is beautiful and the the finish is so nice and smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I removed the pink slipcover that came with the chair and I replaced it with a white slipcover. This white slipcover is actually from a white Ikea Ektorp sofa that I'm not currently using on my sofa.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The spraypaint that I used is made for indoor/outdoor but I choose to bring my chair indoors and place it in our sunroom. This room has a lot of windows so it's nice to rock in the chair and enjoy the view and fresh air.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, if you need me, I'll most likely be hanging out in here from now on :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So what do you think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Isn't it amazing how much a few cans of spray paint can totally transform a piece of furniture?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think so.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for stopping by today,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Father's Day is just around the corner and so it's time to start thinking about special ways to celebrate Dad!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually have a few really cool gift ideas that I wanted to pass along to you. These things have all been Approved by my Husband, Jake, and so I think that the Dads in your life might like them as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First up, What dad wouldn't want some cool new Designer Sunglasses?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I just learned about this awesome website, <a href="https://www.smartbuyglasses.com/" target="_blank">SmartBuyGlasses</a>, that sells designer sunglasses and eyeglasses for great prices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have over 180 name brands to select from, such as; Ray-Ban, Oakely, Fila, HarleyDavidson, Nike, Native, Calvin Klein, and so on and so on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Something also really cool about <a href="https://www.smartbuyglasses.com/" target="_blank">SmartBuyGlasses </a>is that they offer a virtual try-on tool that works just like an online mirror, allowing you to see yourself wearing hundreds of glasses before you buy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Plus, you can even get your glasses prescription online with the help of their <a href="https://www.smartbuyglasses.com/scanner" target="_blank">Lens Scanner app.</a> You just scan your current glasses to get a free online prescriptions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And they offer free shipping, 100 day returns and the best price guaranteed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.smartbuyglasses.com/" target="_blank">SmartBuyGlasses</a> has women's glasses as well, but since today's post is all about dads, I wanted to throw this out there to give you a unique gift idea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To help Dad stay protected, how stylish are these </span></div>
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<a href="https://rstyle.me/+LGo8IFVA2PdniKp3Qh6QoQ" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">face mask from Lucky Brand?</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These face mask are made in Los Angeles, California, USA and sold in a pack of five. </span><span style="font-size: large;">And for every 5-pack sold, Lucky Brand donates 5 to their unhoused neighbors and low-income Angelenos through community partners.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So we recently just got these two zero gravity chairs and a fire pit for our backyard and our family has been enjoying them both so so much. We've already had several late nights, hanging around the fire, laughing and having such a good time. And so because we've really enjoyed the chairs and the fire pit, I was just thinking about how these items would make great Father's day gifts too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Or <a href="https://rstyle.me/+2ZbW9AV0ARVo31p23LNg8w" target="_blank">this Padded Zero Gravity Chair</a> looks even more comfortable with the extra padding on it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We've tried something similar before and they are really cool!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Also, to go along with the fire pit idea is <a href="https://rstyle.me/+4UA-vFyG3cBKR3xxz6GSMA" target="_blank">this cute Hershey's S'mores Caddy</a>. It looks like a must have to me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And for an added touch, you could add a little tag that reads, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"A Caddy For Daddy" 😊</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope that I have given you some great Father's Day gift ideas to think about.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I want to share with you today a really fun way to update furniture and home decor using a transfer. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I shared this post on <a href="https://www.hometalk.com/44297179/coastal-tray-makeover-using-a-decor-transfer" target="_blank">HOMETALK</a> a while back, but I wanted to share it again here on the blog because I think that it's a really cool idea.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had this old tray that was looking really grungy. The tray was originally wood and handed down to me from my Mother-in-law who no longer wanted it. I painted the tray white but over time the white paint was starting to scratch off and the tray was looking pretty grubby and so I decided it was time to give this tray a new makeover.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using the wood application tool, I started scratching over the seashell designs. I worked my way from Left to Right and then slowly I peeled away the plastic top sheet. I found the process to be really fun and satisfying. There was something about it that reminded me of temporary tattoos. Ha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Although I did end up placing a few beachy items on the tray like a large green-tint bottle with some wood beads wrapped around it, a starfish, and my coffee mug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that I sell Photography?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm guessing not, since I'm not sure if I have ever mentioned it before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But Yes, I do sell some of my Photography and it has became another little hobby of mine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you heard of Creative Market before?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, Creative Market is kinda like Etsy, but instead of homemade items, it's full of Ready to use designs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can shop photography, stock photos, fonts, graphics, logos, web themes, business cards, brochures, inventions, branding, photography presets and overlays, Instagram buttons, Instagram story layouts, Instagram quotes, and So Much More!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, if you love taking high resolution pictures too, then maybe look into starting your own shop. There are some guidelines you have to follow, so be sure to read through it all before posting any photos. </span><span style="font-size: large;">But I really enjoy having a place to share my photography. I don't make a whole lot of money doing it, but I do make a little and it always makes me smile when I make a sale.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoy taking picture of home decor, travels, and lots and lots of flowers and so that is what can mostly be found in my photography shop. But there are lots of other categories to choose from as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I wanted to share a yummy Citrus Margarita that I created over the weekend.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's very light and refreshing and I think that you'll enjoy it too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> My Mom has a little saying, that she learned from her mom, and will often say it to me and that is,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love this saying and refer to it often, especially as of lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because it is true, Whatever you are going through, it will come to an end. Good or Bad. During good times, This too shall pass, will remind you to slow down and enjoy the moment. During the Bad times, when things feel heavy, it is so comforting to know that those bad days too shall pass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So when I came across this little bracelet that say's "This too shall pass" I knew that I had to get it for my mom for Mother's Day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Bracelet is from a beautiful company called, </span><a href="https://www.mantraband.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">MantraBand.</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">MantraBand designs jewelry to inspire and empower with positive messages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because Mother's day is just around the corner, I wanted to share <a href="https://www.mantraband.com/" target="_blank">MantraBand</a> With you because I think that this bracelet is such a meaningful gift idea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Does your mother have a special Mantra too?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is it?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or maybe you have your own special words of encouragement, something that helps move you along in your own life's journey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I have quite a few go-to mantras for myself as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These bracelets are sure to make your mom, special woman in your life, or even yourself, Smile every time they or you look at it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just an idea if you are looking for one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by today,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">P.S. I've currently turned off my comments section, but please feel free to email me at thewickerhouse@yahoo.com</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">or come chat with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thewickerhouseblog/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewickerhouse/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Also, if you liked this post, please give it a share on your social media channels or a Pin on Pinterest so others can see it as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A gal on Instagram recently messaged me asking about the blue paint color that was on our walls several years back. She did some research on the blog and had found where I had shared the color name, which is, Old Fashioned by True Value. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">True Value is a smaller hardware store and may not be located near you. When the gal did locate a True Value they were unable to find the color for her. Again this was several years ago that I had painted this color and apparently they just discontinued it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And so I did some digging around in my basement where I store my paint and I was able to take a picture of the lid. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually had this color mixed at LOWES with a Valspar Paint. So in all actuality, Showing this picture to the paint mixer at LOWES should give you the exact color as mine. Sometimes when you use different brands of paint you may get different results...at least that is what I have found.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So because this color has been one of the most popular colors that I have used in our home, I thought that it may be helpful to share this can lid with you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now for fun, let's have a little look back at how this color looked around our home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's such a pretty, soft blue. It really adds a beachy, cottage vibe and this color pairs nicely with other colors, wood tones, and black and white.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please let me know if you do take this can lid image to Lowes and if they were able to mix the paint for you. I hope it works.</span></div>
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