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I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been a while since my last blog post and WOW have things changed so much since then. We have a lot to catch up on, so I’ll be easing my way back into this journal as we navigate our new normal. I have so many personal and professional updates to share, as well as some fresh content so stay tuned.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EKicking things off with some notes on how we’ve been surrendering to the stillness and making the most of our everyday. This begins by \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Echoosing\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E to focus on the things we \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Ecan\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E enjoy and finding ways to elevate and celebrate them. Living intentionally is an art that is rooted in both mindfulness and restraint. I’ve been using this time to practice\u0026nbsp;being more present and also thinking of simple ways I can weave beauty into our daily lives. Our environments have a powerful way of influencing how we think and feel. I believe in creating a comfortable and considered home through details that make things a little more efficient \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E memorable. That means \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI am constantly curating and collecting purposeful pieces that spark inspiration and bring joy to even the most mundane tasks. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1639\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-0i2ZbSOGkvY\/X2OZoaTxz3I\/AAAAAAAAza4\/C1opSrLnazER0AJltZr3NFlmWVDxNe6DwCPcBGAYYCw\/w512-h640\/crate%2Band%2Bbarrel%2B-%2Bleanne%2Bford%2B7.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERange Dinnerware collection\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ELet’s talk about the space we’ve surely been spending a lot of time in these days — our dining nook.\u0026nbsp;One silver lining of quarantine is we’ve been enjoying a lot of slower meals together as a family. So thankful to have these moments with the people that matter most. \u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-9d0a3d68-7fff-7318-c05c-56adeb934821\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003EIn an effort to set the scene for more memorable gatherings and to further spoil our senses\u003C\/span\u003E,\u003C\/span\u003E I’ve been \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.666666984558105px; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Eslowly collecting fresh, functional tableware that I can build upon season after season.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Berry Garcia Colander\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NXNh5isWHQ4\/X2OaGnITmcI\/AAAAAAAAzbg\/6MBvr4mOXGsKaa3SbBQ5FqPnrsNHkcLDQCPcBGAYYCw\/w512-h640\/crate%2Band%2Bbarrel%2B-%2Bleanne%2Bford%2B16.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/berry-garcia-colander\/s632188?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;u tm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EBerry Garcia Colander\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-K_YZ2GsunF8\/X2OaJs95q2I\/AAAAAAAAzbg\/Q-oSZ2TmLoUL_A731tRyo4COw0LCMNe0wCPcBGAYYCw\/w512-h640\/crate%2Band%2Bbarrel%2B-%2Bleanne%2Bford%2B17.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/stevey-black-pitcher\/s633172?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;ut m_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStevey Pitcher\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EOne of my go-to destinations for practical yet polished home goods is \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ther esejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrate and Barrel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E. As luck would have it, they recently reached out to introduce the new \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/leanne-ford\/?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm_campaign=ther esejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELeanne Ford tabletop collection\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and kindly sent over a few pieces. It is SO good and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14.666666984558105px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI am beyond thrilled to incorporate Leanne’s signature look into our home. Her \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Etimeless minimal style is right up my alley. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003EThis new line consists of what I like to call essential \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emodern heirlooms\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E, and embodies the ethos of refined ease I am truly passionate about. Think artful silhouettes in neutral hues — \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ematte ceramic dinnerware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with subtle edges and black rims, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/uplifter-cream-pitcher\/s633287?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;u tm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Epitchers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in dramatic and interesting shapes, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-large-serving-bowl\/s632915?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influence r\u0026amp;utm_campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eoversized bowls\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E with a hand-thrown quality and beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Nj4fxoaN0mHSEPhyKFvikw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elinen napkins\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Every piece serves a versatile purpose and looks good enough to double as decor. They all evoke a casual and collected look that’s so sophisticated.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"2048\" data-original-width=\"1638\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XHqhHZQI8v8\/X2OZMEXG5AI\/AAAAAAAAzZ8\/N8ffBCiUaMA9pRvHITI4LpjXwdI0ElGNwCPcBGAYYCw\/w512-h640\/crate%2Band%2Bbarrel%2B-%2Bleanne%2Bford%2B1.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ERange Dinner Plate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESalad Plate\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EBowl\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"-webkit-standard\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan face=\"-webkit-standard\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EAero Flatware\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003EJackie Napkin\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EOur new pieces set the perfect foundation for any occasion. All it takes is a switch in accessories. For this slightly dressier take on our typical everyday setup I added softness and warmth with the neutral-toned \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Nj4fxoaN0mHSEPhyKFvikw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Elinens\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, natural accents (never underestimate filler foliage like baby’s breath!) for subtle rhythm and texture and barely-there glassware for sparkle and shine. The crystal candlesticks (treasured wedding presents) add a touch of drama without taking up too much visual space. To play off the graphic edges of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/range-dinner-plate\/s632742?utm_source=social\u0026amp;utm_medium=influencer\u0026amp;utm _campaign=theresejacinto\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Edinnerware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, I framed each table setting with our modern black \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+syTBmr-L5UekldKNsQn59A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eflatware\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 11pt; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ECombining different finishes and textures (matte, shiny, soft, smooth) creates a layered look that’s interesting — key when working with a neutral palette.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; text-align: start; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EI let the ceramics take the lead and styled the other consciously considered elements around them to create a light and airy mood. This collection\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E feels right at home over here and makes every meal a little more special — whether we’re enjoying takeout or indulging in a fancy dinner.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003ETake a peek at \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-position: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003Emy favorite pieces below and let me know your thoughts on this new line. 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For the second year in a row, we travelled to NYC. No matter how many times I visit New York, it still feels like the first. Each time we've discovered new restaurants, explored \"new to us\" areas, shops and exhibits — and made countless new memories.\u0026nbsp; I love the city's energy and thrive off of the creative culture.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis time around we stayed at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c2ygryua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EPublic Hotel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and I can't recommend this spot enough! They've made luxury accommodations truly affordable and elevated the experience with thoughtful amenities and features. In a nutshell: they provide everything you need (great design, complimentary bottles of water, large open spaces to work or lounge, Apple TV functionality in your room), and nothing you really don't (like a fully-stocked, overpriced minibar).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI'm already looking forward to our next trip back! We'll probably take Natalie with us for a fun family adventure.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThanks so much for dropping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5324595563665011313"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5324595563665011313"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2018\/04\/nyc-public-hotel.html","title":"NYC: Public Hotel"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-eZ5HYRaaQRQ\/Wsflxjy_tNI\/AAAAAAAAKhk\/-nLe1LdAI8gpRIlugye1Ln3UKPyFpSGJACK4BGAYYCw\/s72-c\/nyc-publichotel-1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-8909786900439942877"},"published":{"$t":"2017-07-29T11:56:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-08-01T20:48:39.347-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Weekend In Stockholm"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UcsJxuRAzAE\/WXu6IzzfTMI\/AAAAAAAAKIY\/Ffo8bmE41bwQ0caXsDcuxFrfcctgjufAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/stockholm-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1394\" data-original-width=\"1046\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UcsJxuRAzAE\/WXu6IzzfTMI\/AAAAAAAAKIY\/Ffo8bmE41bwQ0caXsDcuxFrfcctgjufAgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/stockholm-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIt was a whirlwind mini Euro trip filled with the best memories. We escaped to Stockholm for the weekend with our friends before heading off to Ireland for a wedding.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOur stay at the \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/cqwn3bua2n\" style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAt Six\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E \u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ehotel was exceptional — can't recommend it enough! Designed by award-winning architecture and interior design firm \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.universaldesignstudio.com\/portfolio\/at-six-hotel\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EUniversal Design Studio\u003C\/i\u003E,\u003C\/a\u003E it is a stunning and thoughtfully created environment for the modern traveler. Think luxurious modernist vibes — marble (\u003Ci\u003Elots of marble!\u003C\/i\u003E), exquisite linens, moody lighting and elevated details (\u003Ci\u003EThe leather wrapped handrails! Elegant layers and finishes\u003C\/i\u003E). This hotel was one of the highlights of our trip due to the design experience, service and location — centrally located near the water and right next to the\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003Ecity's shopping district at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; color: #212121;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ENorrmalm\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E. I was able to sneak in a little retail therapy (more of window shopping really) at \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nk.se\/stockholm\/in-english\/\" style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENordiska Kompaniet\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E (one-stop-shop for amazing local fashion and home goods) and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/moodstockholm.se\/?lang=en\" style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMood\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E (another mall filled with local gems and great eats like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1889.pizza\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E1889 Fast Fine Pizza\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). Just a few blocks away, we discovered the Bibliotekstan district. Quaint cobblestone streets are lined with high-end luxury boutiques and Swedish fashion favorites like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/cqxizrua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStories\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.filippa-k.com\/int\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFilippa K\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/byredo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EByredo\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.acnestudios.com\/us\/en\/home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EAcne Studios\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.rodebjer.com\/us\/home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERodebjer\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere's inspiration and beauty around every corner — definitely the destination for design and photography enthusiasts. If you're short on time, a visit to the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/fotografiska.eu\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFotografiska\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(stay a while and lounge in their rooftop cafe and bar), \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vasamuseet.se\/en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVasa Museet\u003C\/a\u003E,\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and the Gamla Stan area are a must. While public transportation was extremely accessible, we enjoyed touring the city by foot or water taxi — making the most of our \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stockholmpass.com\/?aid=150\u0026amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwh_bLBRDeARIsAH4ZYEOi38Yg3RFx71pV8BeoV5r7a2xcjNOglGhqyAGCIoeQbkrZAaIq3YMaAgJyEALw_wcB\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStockholm Pass\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (tip: purchase this at the visitor's center at the airport). There's still so much we wanted to do and explore in this beautiful city, a second trip is in order! I highly recommend a visit during the summer months. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed the 10:30pm sunsets. Here are snippets of our favorite moments and spots in Stockholm:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1Fcy6znlH8\/WXu1_CWeC4I\/AAAAAAAAKHs\/r483IspkzucC_M0afNWCl7Iy-xKRFJ3jwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/atsix-hotel-stockholm.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1201\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1Fcy6znlH8\/WXu1_CWeC4I\/AAAAAAAAKHs\/r483IspkzucC_M0afNWCl7Iy-xKRFJ3jwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/atsix-hotel-stockholm.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/cqwn3bua2n\"\u003EAT SIX HOTEL\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ci\u003EStockholm, Sweden\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CSsF7OdvFm4\/WXu19LkhvOI\/AAAAAAAAKHk\/zlmoUxOeoEsSbVxbK4h-bO61Y4_88DZ5wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/atsix-hotel-stockholm-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CSsF7OdvFm4\/WXu19LkhvOI\/AAAAAAAAKHk\/zlmoUxOeoEsSbVxbK4h-bO61Y4_88DZ5wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/atsix-hotel-stockholm-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIf you're like me and value a balance between luxury, comfort and affordability, then a stay at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.arlohotels.com\/arlo-soho\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EArlo Hotel\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E in NYC is a must. Just a stone's throw away from my favorite shopping district in Soho, and conveniently located near the metro. Rooms and common areas are all thoughtfully designed for the modern traveller.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: times, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot;, serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EP.S. I highly recommend their almond milk mocha, served at the \"Bodega\" (their 24-hour pantry). I've never had anything more delicious!\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8707136086045699635"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8707136086045699635"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2017\/07\/nyc-arlo-hotel-soho.html","title":"NYC: Arlo Hotel Soho"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-R07p4H2exdo\/WVcpcxyoc9I\/AAAAAAAAJzM\/d3ZmkqjW_MYBq0C7v9YQE_YaYBB_YfBsACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/Arlo-hudsonsquare-nyc-hotel-8.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-502318260561104698"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-04T15:50:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-10T11:27:45.203-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NYC: The Apartment By The Line"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NmzqxuWpbCk\/WTSGnsPYvnI\/AAAAAAAAJvs\/GJ2IgRUbTL4JVp7_QsbO0yaDNOVyxp7QgCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-soho-theline8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-NmzqxuWpbCk\/WTSGnsPYvnI\/AAAAAAAAJvs\/GJ2IgRUbTL4JVp7_QsbO0yaDNOVyxp7QgCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-soho-theline8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Line's \u003Ci\u003EApartments\u003C\/i\u003E have become essential retail landmarks — offering up relaxed, thoughtful and inspiring environments to shop. A trip to their \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/08\/the-apartment-by-line-los-angeles.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ELos Angeles\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E or NYC flagships are a must if you're a design, fashion or interior enthusiast. Part showroom, part gallery — each with a distinct aesthetic that perfectly embodies the location and its accompanying lifestyle. The Los Angeles spot clearly evokes a casual California vibe with mid-century modern influences, while the New York showroom is defined by classical architecture with modern accents. Walking into The Line's Apartments feels like stepping into your most stylish friend's home — only you're able to leave with everything in sight.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI recommend dropping by after a delicious Saturday morning brunch at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2017\/06\/nyc-de-maria.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDe Maria\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, then explore the rest of Soho.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EView my previous \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/08\/the-apartment-by-line-los-angeles.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epost\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eon The Apartment By The Line in Los Angeles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Apartment By The Line NYC \/\/ \u0026nbsp;76 Greene Street 3rd Floor, New York NY 10012\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/502318260561104698"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/502318260561104698"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2017\/06\/nyc-apartment-by-line.html","title":"NYC: The Apartment By The Line"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1XiHbyJPPWY\/WTSGkImAK7I\/AAAAAAAAJvE\/HNJm2EZx9bkT3eNDODB-urDeoWZvDjMJACLcB\/s72-c\/nyc-soho-theline1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3399246117933467435"},"published":{"$t":"2017-06-04T14:57:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-06-10T11:27:57.041-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"NYC: De Maria"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmjFvX_T9T0\/WTR-_cF3xpI\/AAAAAAAAJuk\/yJSk5ZMl6p8bWK00iwATkpdpheQp9BBKwCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-demaria1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmjFvX_T9T0\/WTR-_cF3xpI\/AAAAAAAAJuk\/yJSk5ZMl6p8bWK00iwATkpdpheQp9BBKwCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-demaria1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QCyz7Ls8e40\/WTR_w-VgqKI\/AAAAAAAAJuw\/dmbuWYyKIyoJd69EmhqjGdmTV5nMhlHHgCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-demaria6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-QCyz7Ls8e40\/WTR_w-VgqKI\/AAAAAAAAJuw\/dmbuWYyKIyoJd69EmhqjGdmTV5nMhlHHgCLcB\/s1600\/nyc-demaria6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EEnjoyed a delicious brunch at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.demarianyc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDe Maria\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E during our trip to NYC earlier this year. Just a quick stroll from our hotel, and conveniently located next to my favorite shopping district — Soho.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EDe Maria \/\/ 19 Kenmare Street New York, NY 10012\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3399246117933467435"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3399246117933467435"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2017\/06\/nyc-de-maria.html","title":"NYC: De Maria"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmjFvX_T9T0\/WTR-_cF3xpI\/AAAAAAAAJuk\/yJSk5ZMl6p8bWK00iwATkpdpheQp9BBKwCLcB\/s72-c\/nyc-demaria1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1395840002207033235"},"published":{"$t":"2017-01-22T12:48:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-09-07T19:15:50.964-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Minimal Holiday"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3mNcST5Zb_0\/WIUNd7KILSI\/AAAAAAAAJdQ\/GXcztmsyoE474GOLzAxtd7Cf-bP6WiVEQCLcB\/s1600\/cheese%2Bboard.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3mNcST5Zb_0\/WIUNd7KILSI\/AAAAAAAAJdQ\/GXcztmsyoE474GOLzAxtd7Cf-bP6WiVEQCLcB\/s1600\/cheese%2Bboard.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5srZsE_s7xQ\/WIUNdzg9FdI\/AAAAAAAAJdU\/bOGHapwuvCU7QxptrxpYQ03k4zZ2uRtmgCLcB\/s1600\/hotchocolatebar-minimalist-holiday.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5srZsE_s7xQ\/WIUNdzg9FdI\/AAAAAAAAJdU\/bOGHapwuvCU7QxptrxpYQ03k4zZ2uRtmgCLcB\/s1600\/hotchocolatebar-minimalist-holiday.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis past holiday's theme: give more, do more — with less. We gathered with family and stressed the importance of being present, of keeping things simple yet more meaningful. Definitely a mantra I'd like to live by all-year round. We kept presents at a minimum and donated to our favorite charities.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EEntertaining Highlights:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStyling my first cheese board — a huge hit (this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bakedinthesouth.com\/2016\/10\/make-cheese-board\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eguide\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E came in handy)! I am not a gourmet cook, but I think I've found my place in the kitchen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFinally tackling a DIY project I've had lined up for over a year — I spray painted a cart I picked up on the side of the road. It served as our hot chocolate bar.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETransforming our family room into a dining hall for our extended family.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EUsing what I already have on hand. I've come to realize that I truly value pieces that have an inherent ease, handcrafted quality and timeless aesthetic — pieces that I can use daily and blend function with form. I didn't purchase a single new decorative item this holiday, instead I brought out our simple, everyday serveware and dinnerware and let them shine. Rearranging furniture and repurposing items (like using ornaments as table top decor) gave our home a fresh holiday look without spending a dime.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMost of our time off over the holidays was spent\u0026nbsp;decluttering and organizing our home. It felt great to finally tackle a huge part of my to-do list. There's nothing like getting rid of all the excess, taking note of the things that add value to your life and starting fresh. I'm looking forward to a meaningful new year filled with the people and moments that matter most.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you're having a great start to the year! 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We celebrated my little love over labor day weekend (fun fact: I went into labor on Labor Day). Each year rolls around much quicker than the last. Planning her first couple of birthdays took \u003Ci\u003Ea lot\u003C\/i\u003E of time and effort. Now that I have \u003Ci\u003Ealmost\u003C\/i\u003E a decade of experience, I can finally say I've mastered the art of easy, design-infused\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E budget-friendly kiddie celebrations. Read on for a few of my tips:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4XuyztVx5ng\/V9N5FXl3vPI\/AAAAAAAAJR0\/F8K_73cJx7coyOTxD6RojE_VehadtAUVwCLcB\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4XuyztVx5ng\/V9N5FXl3vPI\/AAAAAAAAJR0\/F8K_73cJx7coyOTxD6RojE_VehadtAUVwCLcB\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPick an \u003Ci\u003Eaccessible\u003C\/i\u003E theme. Why bohemian? I worked with decor elements I already happen to have at home. All the indigo pillows, rugs, towels.... and \u003Ci\u003Efurniture\u003C\/i\u003E I've collected (errr......hoarded) over the years worked beautifully outdoors. I try to use what I have on hand (or borrow from friends and family) before renting or purchasing — creativity and inspiration strike hard when resources are limited. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u9iwFWuiwvo\/V9N5BvzTElI\/AAAAAAAAJRU\/aZoxKJSnLPg0zbPL38hk_95DECwYvfn1wCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u9iwFWuiwvo\/V9N5BvzTElI\/AAAAAAAAJRU\/aZoxKJSnLPg0zbPL38hk_95DECwYvfn1wCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESave without compromising on style and tradition. Well-designed and thoughtful invitations set the tone and give guests a hint of what's to come. While I love old-fashioned letterpress cards, I'm a huge fan of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.paperlesspost.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EPaperless Post\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Their collection of electronic invitations are gorgeous (check out their Kelly Wearstler collection) and the online interface makes it quick to customize and send (perfect for last-minute events). It's extremely easy to manage the guest list, send updates and thank-you notes. You can even order a paper version of your e-card as a keepsake (seen above).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9hTUs7RuZ6A\/V9N5Fu59pyI\/AAAAAAAAJR4\/mjduYFafRK8GVQok1C6Y8BlA62mnPkrfQCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-9hTUs7RuZ6A\/V9N5Fu59pyI\/AAAAAAAAJR4\/mjduYFafRK8GVQok1C6Y8BlA62mnPkrfQCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-pool-party-4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWhat goes hand-in-hand with a theme? Entertainment. Consider current interests, the kids' age range and how well the activity complements the overall style. Natalie really enjoys swimming and had the time of her life during our recent trip to Tulum and Playa Del Carmen. Inspired by the boho vibes and water activities, we decided a casual and intimate pool party at my sister's house would mean maximum fun with zero effort.\u0026nbsp;An \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/byys9rua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eoversized swan float\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E was all it took to keep the party going.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mOntP-6ZydM\/V9N5CzGuJVI\/AAAAAAAAJRY\/jQsIyJbtibAJM7w5Cadx4PNX4pPOmvXmACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-mOntP-6ZydM\/V9N5CzGuJVI\/AAAAAAAAJRY\/jQsIyJbtibAJM7w5Cadx4PNX4pPOmvXmACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOza19DKQRo\/V9N5DG11tII\/AAAAAAAAJRc\/XhrKXiWfPEMEDP7LjqVr_s_PVs2gyePPQCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-WOza19DKQRo\/V9N5DG11tII\/AAAAAAAAJRc\/XhrKXiWfPEMEDP7LjqVr_s_PVs2gyePPQCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-208CH_Hsgo8\/V9N5D3rsgJI\/AAAAAAAAJRg\/H2XJhbPYoucVEpowgtvAYO2Xh1ZGa1aXgCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-208CH_Hsgo8\/V9N5D3rsgJI\/AAAAAAAAJRg\/H2XJhbPYoucVEpowgtvAYO2Xh1ZGa1aXgCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oCXCTLqPFy4\/V9N5ED6b_XI\/AAAAAAAAJRk\/ml0SmRCm4ZMvNt-sc7dowWNjRdASDgAiACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-oCXCTLqPFy4\/V9N5ED6b_XI\/AAAAAAAAJRk\/ml0SmRCm4ZMvNt-sc7dowWNjRdASDgAiACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI like to focus on a few simple yet strong elements that play up the theme. Aside from styling the decor, my DIY efforts went into a few raffia goodie bags (adorned with some leftover tassels) and the cake topper (also crafted from leftover tassels).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWe handed each guest a flower crown and succulent favors (that also doubled as decor). The menu? Yummy quesadillas and a build-your-own taco station from our favorite Mexican cantina — I'm a \u003Ci\u003Ehuge\u003C\/i\u003E fan of interactive food situations since it's another form of entertainment. Dessert? Susie Cakes' Celebration Cake and Ice Cream Cookies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis is a far cry from her first birthday. I drove myself insane trying to DIY\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E myself. I baked over 50 cupcakes from scratch and was up until three in the morning building the mini booths for the county-fair themed party. Lesson learned. \u003Ci\u003EI choose to keep things simple. I choose to keep stress levels down by setting realistic expectations of myself. What can I do with the time I have? What can I delegate or outsource?\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ru1XuF8JkwI\/V9N5EotL4pI\/AAAAAAAAJRo\/2fLuoyCytro5R1NlP6U-bv8q65_i0s4cgCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ru1XuF8JkwI\/V9N5EotL4pI\/AAAAAAAAJRo\/2fLuoyCytro5R1NlP6U-bv8q65_i0s4cgCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-9.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOn-theme in this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/byys5eua2n\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eruffled off-shoulder top\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E (less than $20 and on heavy rotation!).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7xUT5i4sU-k\/V9N494D-5LI\/AAAAAAAAJRE\/I6MDtRiZirQ5UsDawxu3s92qcegXOgiwgCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-10.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TPwM_whH5ao\/V9N5BGwiyWI\/AAAAAAAAJRQ\/pOHRDeBrQHQ0CPFbvHTLXG3-yTkDYxFqQCEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-14.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xSQBCaKQ6ts\/V9N4--BKCcI\/AAAAAAAAJRI\/eJk1utmUbDEvh0ZHUBo9gKKKMQVwv_pjACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-11.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xSQBCaKQ6ts\/V9N4--BKCcI\/AAAAAAAAJRI\/eJk1utmUbDEvh0ZHUBo9gKKKMQVwv_pjACEw\/s1600\/bohemian-8th-birthday-party-11.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; 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Coffee or Tea at Alfred. Sweet treats at Compartes. A little retail therapy at Isabel Marant, The Row, and Violet Grey — to name a few. Late last year my favorite lifestyle boutique joined the mix. To say I'm obsessed with\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/\"\u003EThe Line\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u0026nbsp;is an understatement (talked about that\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/03\/coveting-apartment-line.html\" style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;a few years ago)\u0026nbsp;. I recently made my way down to L.A. and finally dropped by their offline boutique\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/stores_and_events\/los_angeles\" style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\"\u003EThe Apartment by The Line\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EHoney, we're home. We're moving in.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis retail concept effortlessly combines fashion, art and interiors in an intimate and thoughtful setting —offering refined essentials for the luxe minimalist. \u0026nbsp;Mid-Century meets California Casual is how I'd like to describe it. Wonderfully curated and expertly styled, you'll surely leave inspired to toss all your belongings and buy everything in sight. From the toothpaste to linens, to the art and dinnerware..... you'll want the whole package. Take a little tour and shop pieces inspired by The Line:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wOyjDYK9rEg\/V7n3gjZ43-I\/AAAAAAAAJPg\/O5ERtb22lCUb5EZ7glyaru6y-uKOyX0eQCLcB\/s1600\/The-Line-Los-Angeles-Melrose-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-wOyjDYK9rEg\/V7n3gjZ43-I\/AAAAAAAAJPg\/O5ERtb22lCUb5EZ7glyaru6y-uKOyX0eQCLcB\/s1600\/The-Line-Los-Angeles-Melrose-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zesVfJ5m7IY\/V7n3hIJZc3I\/AAAAAAAAJPk\/2h9UHerIn3o3GnO5f1H19qe4-g9VE2yUQCLcB\/s1600\/The-Line-Los-Angeles-Melrose-3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zesVfJ5m7IY\/V7n3hIJZc3I\/AAAAAAAAJPk\/2h9UHerIn3o3GnO5f1H19qe4-g9VE2yUQCLcB\/s1600\/The-Line-Los-Angeles-Melrose-3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CBRwy1ACGyo\/Vze13XNY8uI\/AAAAAAAAJCw\/WItREo8az-4k4B-jPNN-ZW0CIOo0lLzkwCKgB\/s1600\/DSCF9523.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EIn a quaint alley nestled within the hustle and bustle of Union Square lies this hidden gem- the former \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/V._C._Morris_Gift_Shop\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EV.C. Morris gift shop\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, and a true \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/bayarea\/place\/article\/S-F-move-to-protect-interior-of-Frank-Lloyd-6834897.php\"\u003ESF treasure\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003Edesigned by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/goop.com\/goop-mrkt\/\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EGoop MRKT\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;a wonderfully curated \u0026nbsp;selection of Gwyneth Paltrow-approved goodies has set up shop in this famed spot.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ELocal interior designer \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stevenvolpe.com\/\"\u003ESteven Volpe\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003Eeffortlessly incorporated Goop's tried-and-true picks into the stunning space - sourcing original furniture and decor to create the perfect backdrop for the pop-up shop.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EFrank Lloyd Wright's structures are deeply rooted in nature. His philosophy of organic architecture - harmony between spaces, humanity and the environment perfectly aligns with Goop's core principles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Thoughtfully edited and eco-conscious collections of home goods, clothing and beauty products for the whole family are all on display. Staples from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1scDxlB\" style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMadewell\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1scDxSu\" style=\"font-family: times, 'times new roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOld Navy\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E sit alongside luxury pieces - there's a little something for everybody.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWhether you want to discover the Goop lifestyle, shop the goods, take in the visual inspiration or pay homage to Wright's work - this a must if you're in SF!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECheck out Architectural Digest's write up on Steven Volpe x Goop MRKT \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.architecturaldigest.com\/gallery\/goop-san-francisco-gwyneyth-paltrow\/all\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EGoop MRKT\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMay 5-May 22\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E140 Maiden Lane\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003ESan Francisco\u003Cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\" \/\u003E415.872.9353\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2547057536365025770"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2547057536365025770"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/05\/goop-mrkt.html","title":"Goop MRKT"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1U53NSlZXPo\/Vze109ZRtoI\/AAAAAAAAJCE\/ZxUykN-I6PcTbnRS52PWvZ5cy8LhsVqnACLcB\/s72-c\/DSCF9493.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2517326531205154908"},"published":{"$t":"2016-04-22T15:10:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-01T17:27:57.028-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Portland "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4UYvBoMrF0\/VxqMSdJo8CI\/AAAAAAAAI6o\/PVomAagwImkfFDqtwY0HH2Gsrp2UroD2gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCF8785.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-J4UYvBoMrF0\/VxqMSdJo8CI\/AAAAAAAAI6o\/PVomAagwImkfFDqtwY0HH2Gsrp2UroD2gCLcB\/s1600\/DSCF8785.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESnaps from our recent \u0026nbsp;trip to the City of Roses with our best friends. We celebrated my birthday by eating our way through the city, checking out the local hotspots, supporting our Golden State Warriors on the road - and we even snuck in a hike by the falls. Four days definitely wasn't enough! Our Portland musts:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStay\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe Ace Hotel \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;The Nines \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Marriott Portland Downtown Waterfront\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESweet Treats\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EBlue Star Donuts (my new fave) \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Voodoo Donuts \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Salt and Straw (Olive oil ice cream!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EDine\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EPine State Biscuits \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp; Pok Pok \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Clyde Common \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Ox\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECoffee, Tea and Cocoa\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EStumptown \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Coava \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Heart \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Cacao (closest to authentic European hot chocolate!) \u0026nbsp;| \u0026nbsp;Tea Bar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EShop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EPowell's Books  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EUnion Way  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EFrances May  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EAlder \u0026amp; Co  |  \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003EAesop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ETable of Contents  |  Kat and Maouche (Great selection of vintage Berber rugs!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESee\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: -webkit-standard; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMultomah Falls  |  Pittock Mansion  |  International Rose Test Garden\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vi5z1lHH2MM\/Vo8S0csmr-I\/AAAAAAAAIsE\/H92Me1qxSfs\/s1600\/IMG_8224.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vi5z1lHH2MM\/Vo8S0csmr-I\/AAAAAAAAIsE\/H92Me1qxSfs\/s1600\/IMG_8224.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ncUlKxpb4BI\/Vo8YsdVRfxI\/AAAAAAAAIsk\/bVJHQnV6PhA\/s1600\/IMG_0222.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ncUlKxpb4BI\/Vo8YsdVRfxI\/AAAAAAAAIsk\/bVJHQnV6PhA\/s1600\/IMG_0222.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AfGxNz5wQCU\/Vo8TuF7xIxI\/AAAAAAAAIsM\/ut3bvWeLzH4\/s1600\/IMG_8325.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-AfGxNz5wQCU\/Vo8TuF7xIxI\/AAAAAAAAIsM\/ut3bvWeLzH4\/s1600\/IMG_8325.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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, \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThe last two months of the year are always a blur for me. When Halloween ends, I know it's going to be a whirlwind managing work, family and obligations. I was lucky enough to get the last two weeks of December off - yet I still felt I needed a vacation when my\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Estaycation\u003C\/i\u003E ended. Basically, you have successfully\u003Ci\u003E adulted \u003C\/i\u003Eonce you've conquered the holidays with your own family - \u003Ci\u003Ewithout\u003C\/i\u003E having a serious mental breakdown. I'm talking about all the parties you have to attend (and plan!), holiday photos that need to be taken, designed and mailed...... the shopping, the wrapping, the house you have to clean and decorate, the food you have to cook, the holiday pageants, birthday parties (my hubby and dad are both Christmas babies!), work deadlines, charitable contributions, last minute presents, splitting time between relatives, travel.......Oh and let's not forget about the second grade holiday book reports and projects Natalie's school generously bestows upon us....... \u003Ci\u003Eadulting\u003C\/i\u003E during the holidays is serious business.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI can't say I've mastered the art of holiday survival. With time, it does get somewhat more manageable, but there's always \u003Ci\u003Esomething\u003C\/i\u003E new I'll have to struggle with each year\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E(tis the season!\u003C\/i\u003E). Amidst the hustle and bustle, I unconsciously shift into auto-pilot in order to cope. After realizing this, I have been making more of a conscious effort to be mindful and present no matter what crazy, imperfect kind of day it is.\u0026nbsp;Reminding myself that there is always joy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EAbove:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ESetting the table\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003ECranberry tarts\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EOur Christmas tree (that exposed plug at the top of the tree is driving me nuts)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EMy fave tradition with Natalie - baking and decorating snowflake cookies from scratch\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThis year's holiday card - we're off-center, but\u003Ci\u003E oh well.....\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EThere is joy in \u003Ci\u003Eeverything\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EI hope you had a wonderful Holiday with your loved ones. Thank you so much for dropping by. I really appreciate all your support throughout the years.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003EWishing you a splendid 2016!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: \u0026quot;times\u0026quot; , \u0026quot;times new roman\u0026quot; , serif; font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPhotos by Therese Jacinto for Craft and Couture. Family portrait by Jackielyn Harris.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5090131965988445336"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5090131965988445336"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2016\/01\/home-for-holidays.html","title":"Home for the Holidays"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vi5z1lHH2MM\/Vo8S0csmr-I\/AAAAAAAAIsE\/H92Me1qxSfs\/s72-c\/IMG_8224.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-7976233597976319044"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-23T23:16:00.002-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-10-27T09:11:53.643-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In My Closet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Wardrobe Tips"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BOGNhuhDyx4\/VisMK_abQdI\/AAAAAAAAIf0\/MSUMBreVcOM\/s1600\/36029163_001_d.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BOGNhuhDyx4\/VisMK_abQdI\/AAAAAAAAIf0\/MSUMBreVcOM\/s1600\/36029163_001_d.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESharing a few closet tips. They help keep my wardrobe in shape and make dressing up more efficient and fun!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1. PURGE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI have this system where I do a big purge and organize twice a year -\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003Especially during a transition from one season to the next. Lots of unnecessary, ill-fitting and just plain \u003Ci\u003Eold\u003C\/i\u003E pieces have been hauled away to consignment shops and my local Goodwill recently. It feels great to constantly hit the refresh button. I tend to discover old favorites that become new again, and of course - make room for better, smarter pieces.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E2. CREATE A SYSTEM\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThen to ensure that each item in my closet actually gets worn, I plan about a week or two's worth of outfits in advance. Sunday nights are spent pulling pieces out and arranging them in a free standing clothing rack - where I can mix, match and style them all for the next couple of days. The rack is refreshed weekly or daily with something new. This has really helped me ensure I get the most out of what I buy. Anything that I feel I didn't touch on my rack gets tossed into a \"return, sell or donate\" pile.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E3. ORGANIZE and DECORATE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI like to set up my dressing area like a boutique. Everything strategically and neatly organized to get ready fast. There's a spot to sit and put shoes on, ample storage for hanging and folded clothes, and boxes to keep smaller items clutter-free.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThis week's Friday Find: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1MKcIYS\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ethis gorgeous minimalist clothing rack\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. The shelves are perfect for displaying purses and accessories like scarves and belts. It'll really make the outfit planning more efficient, and at the same time make for a great decorative accent.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EShop a few of my must-haves for a closet that's as practical as it is stylish:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"boutique-widget\" data-widget-id=\"315336\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Featured recently over at\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomaine.com\/vanessa-alexander-malibu-home\/slide8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDomaine\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003C\/b\u003Ethis stunning space is all about that perfect balance of simplicity, style and comfort. The vibe is exactly what we are going for in our own home. I'm obsessed with every detail - the clean lines, the rustic against modern accents...all the light, all the white...and those sofas.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EMy dream sofa has always been simple and sleek with a relaxed yet tailored slipcover- preferably in Belgian linen. Our current family room has a set of custom over sized sofas in a high performance crushed velvet fabric. They still look great and have held up pretty well in the past 5 years considering our lifestyle. It was a practical purchase. I'm thinking for the current room we are decorating, maybe its time to bite the bullet and get the sofa I've always wanted. The designer in me says go for it. The mom in me says \"Are you nuts??\".\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EAs always, I'm trying to find a happy medium between these two inner voices. After an intense hunt, I may have found a solution in this sofa that I featured recently in this \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/09\/ranch-house-update.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Epost\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It's got everything I want - the over sized scale, the linen slip cover, \u0026nbsp;knife edge detailing..... and the cushions are even wrapped in a down blend (I didn't think this was possible for this budget). All for under \u003Ci\u003Efive times less\u003C\/i\u003E than what I was expecting to spend for something like this. While I have never purchased a sofa without test driving it in person, the positive reviews give me a boost of confidence. And, at this price point I probably won't flinch if I hear Natalie say \"oooops\" while siting on it with a cup of juice. \u0026nbsp;Bonus - all the savings can probably fund weekly professional cleaning for \u003Ci\u003Elife\u003C\/i\u003E. Listen to me. Like I really need to convince myself! I think I'm pretty much \u003Ci\u003Esold \u003C\/i\u003Eon it.\u0026nbsp;Check it out below, and a few other fantastic Friday Finds that I'd love to pair with it.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by and have a great weekend!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EImage\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mydomaine.com\/vanessa-alexander-malibu-home\/slide8\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EVia\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D4354786255709554516%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dsidebar\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-wOwyeurPbBY%2FVfJcSDrhZvI%2FAAAAAAAAIbU%2F0LxpfrPK3u8%2Fs1600%2Fmain.original.jpg\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=jeegEF_hoEg9\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 66px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D4354786255709554516%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dsidebar\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-wOwyeurPbBY%2FVfJcSDrhZvI%2FAAAAAAAAIbU%2F0LxpfrPK3u8%2Fs1600%2Fmain.original.jpg\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.37.01\u0026amp;xuid=jeegEF_hoEg9\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: none; height: 20px; left: 66px; opacity: 0.85; position: absolute; top: 18px; width: 40px; z-index: 8675309;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"boutique-widget\" data-widget-id=\"298291\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-n-qme0rlZbY\/VSW_9LR2edI\/AAAAAAAAIH0\/2K0el9ouaoE\/s1600\/IMG_7382.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-alXAoULUOzA\/VSW9S-reLCI\/AAAAAAAAIHI\/zpuYjYJGJWY\/s1600\/IMG_7412.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-alXAoULUOzA\/VSW9S-reLCI\/AAAAAAAAIHI\/zpuYjYJGJWY\/s1600\/IMG_7412.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CW0cGgSp0V4\/VSW8_XDxTaI\/AAAAAAAAIFc\/EcHAW8zcZqQ\/s1600\/IMG_0040_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CW0cGgSp0V4\/VSW8_XDxTaI\/AAAAAAAAIFc\/EcHAW8zcZqQ\/s1600\/IMG_0040_2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wbqGzwqXML0\/VSW9Rz9z4NI\/AAAAAAAAIHA\/vWPlx0MtKBo\/s1600\/IMG_7415.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wbqGzwqXML0\/VSW9Rz9z4NI\/AAAAAAAAIHA\/vWPlx0MtKBo\/s1600\/IMG_7415.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EA few of my favorite snaps from Easter weekend. We had the most relaxing and rejuvenating getaway with the entire family at this stunning minimalist beach house. There are city vacations, nature trips, adventures and then there are these kind of escapes- the ones that cleanse your heart, mind and soul. Sea Ranch is just 3 hours north of San Francisco - a quiet little town along the Sonoma coast. I'm pretty fascinated with the iconic architecture found in the area. Simple, modern, and functional homes blend into the landscape. Lots of thought and care was put into developing the community. If you're craving a quick trip that involves lots of sleep, diving into books, simple home cooked meals, and long walks by the ocean then this is where you need to be.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ERead more about Sea Ranch, California \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sea_Ranch,_California\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by! I hope you had a fabulous Easter weekend!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2367902482690976193"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2367902482690976193"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/04\/sea-ranch.html","title":"Sea Ranch"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BM_mLRbjXWc\/VSW9O5CkOnI\/AAAAAAAAIGs\/yuWszIH1j2I\/s72-c\/IMG_7387.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6815128244490482171"},"published":{"$t":"2015-02-23T10:57:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-02-24T09:48:55.901-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Travel"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Los Angeles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2vkMg1XucRs\/VOtr31cKGUI\/AAAAAAAAH7Y\/ve93qISrPDA\/s1600\/IMG_2568.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-2vkMg1XucRs\/VOtr31cKGUI\/AAAAAAAAH7Y\/ve93qISrPDA\/s1600\/IMG_2568.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fjm2IapqyKw\/VOtr7lwip6I\/AAAAAAAAH7w\/sXuBaAWTJlw\/s1600\/IMG_2664.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Fjm2IapqyKw\/VOtr7lwip6I\/AAAAAAAAH7w\/sXuBaAWTJlw\/s1600\/IMG_2664.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j9SHAn_vK4Q\/VOtr89jW_eI\/AAAAAAAAH8I\/_gBSpcZ_z4E\/s1600\/IMG_2666.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-j9SHAn_vK4Q\/VOtr89jW_eI\/AAAAAAAAH8I\/_gBSpcZ_z4E\/s1600\/IMG_2666.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4coXpqNYy4\/VOtr9qWFymI\/AAAAAAAAH8Y\/GuliG3LXyk8\/s1600\/IMG_2667.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4coXpqNYy4\/VOtr9qWFymI\/AAAAAAAAH8Y\/GuliG3LXyk8\/s1600\/IMG_2667.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fW_lMbvoDKA\/VOtr1mLZ6lI\/AAAAAAAAH7Q\/OoiS9KyqcUw\/s1600\/IMG_2570.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-fW_lMbvoDKA\/VOtr1mLZ6lI\/AAAAAAAAH7Q\/OoiS9KyqcUw\/s1600\/IMG_2570.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1joruOgSTe8\/VOtr0LiOEVI\/AAAAAAAAH7I\/CxDybu_CaJg\/s1600\/IMG_2569.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1joruOgSTe8\/VOtr0LiOEVI\/AAAAAAAAH7I\/CxDybu_CaJg\/s1600\/IMG_2569.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tS5J3ZIU4M\/VOtr92q95gI\/AAAAAAAAH8Q\/4WDof059nLo\/s1600\/IMG_2671.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6tS5J3ZIU4M\/VOtr92q95gI\/AAAAAAAAH8Q\/4WDof059nLo\/s1600\/IMG_2671.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RudW7cXKu24\/VOtr4J-_npI\/AAAAAAAAH7c\/meOp5DGHA_A\/s1600\/IMG_2614.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RudW7cXKu24\/VOtr4J-_npI\/AAAAAAAAH7c\/meOp5DGHA_A\/s1600\/IMG_2614.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hr6vMSaF7bI\/VOtr4PCkofI\/AAAAAAAAH7g\/u9d2oiAUtAk\/s1600\/IMG_2615.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hr6vMSaF7bI\/VOtr4PCkofI\/AAAAAAAAH7g\/u9d2oiAUtAk\/s1600\/IMG_2615.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_d33I1YEMoE\/VOtr7rHBaCI\/AAAAAAAAH74\/KS_LZtr21D0\/s1600\/IMG_2659.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-_d33I1YEMoE\/VOtr7rHBaCI\/AAAAAAAAH74\/KS_LZtr21D0\/s1600\/IMG_2659.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kHF7lp5NoHY\/VOtr76bBbfI\/AAAAAAAAH70\/udJI_RczCWM\/s1600\/IMG_2661.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kHF7lp5NoHY\/VOtr76bBbfI\/AAAAAAAAH70\/udJI_RczCWM\/s1600\/IMG_2661.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESharing a few iPhone snaps of our afternoon in LA last weekend. We had about 3 hours to kill before our flight back to San Francisco and decided to hit up a few favorite spots. First stop - Melrose for some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.alfredcoffee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAlfred Coffee\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/compartes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ECompartes Chocolates\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Most shops were closed so we just strolled through the area. We enjoyed the perfect weather, the beautiful storefronts (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.isabelmarant.com\/en\/stores\/united-states\/los-angeles\/1356-melrose_place.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMarant's flagship\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E is pure perfection), and a Tobey Maguire encounter (he sat next to me at the coffee shop!). \u0026nbsp;Our last stop - the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/us.louisvuitton.com\/eng-us\/stories\/series-2-la-exhibition?campaign=sem_BRAN-Series2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ELouis Vuitton Series 2 exhibit\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. It was a fabulous and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Efree\u003C\/i\u003E art exhibit showcasing their SS15 collection and the \u0026nbsp;heritage behind the brand.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI hope you had a wonderful weekend! Thanks for dropping by.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border: 0px; color: #464646; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003Edress\u003C\/i\u003E:\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003ENECESSARY CLOTHING\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cb style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003E(solid color version\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1FkqXkO\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E)\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E| \u0026nbsp;\u003Ci style=\"border: 0px; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IPsmR2g0ELA\/VOLW-_iWHqI\/AAAAAAAAH3Q\/r--1SeOMF6s\/s1600\/shorts.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ESnippets of our stay at \u003Cb style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.acehotel.com\/palmsprings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Ace hotel\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003Eover the long weekend.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWhen our friends Jen and Chris invited us to their Valentine's day wedding in Palm Springs, we took it as the perfect opportunity to escape and unwind. I had a very ambitious itinerary planned that included an architecture tour, checking out the vintage shops and stopping by the Modernism Week events. However, we had way too much \u0026nbsp;fun neglecting the alarm clock and indulging in some room service. We did get to squeeze in a delicious dinner at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/workshoppalmsprings.com\/\" style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWorkshop Kitchen\u003C\/a\u003E, a trip to the aerial tram, and a pretty successful stop at the Cabazon Outlets (more details on that in another post!).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EIt was a refreshing and much needed getaway.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EI hope you had a lovely weekend! Thanks for dropping by.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPhotography by Jeremy Brady\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/extension\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blogger.com%2Fblogger.g%3FblogID%3D4354786255709554516%23editor%2Fsrc%3Dsidebar\u0026amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com%2Fgadgets%2Fproxy%3Furl%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252F3.bp.blogspot.com%252F-liPNrTflKqI%252FVOJbkOqr5aI%252FAAAAAAAAH2k%252FVdCJRtLT_ms%252Fs1600%252F_MG_8423.jpg%26container%3Dblogger%26gadget%3Da%26rewriteMime%3Dimage%252F*\u0026amp;xm=h\u0026amp;xv=sa1.35\u0026amp;description=\" style=\"background-color: transparent; background-image: url(data:image\/png; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZyMrwLvpwQ\/VM7fHthnhgI\/AAAAAAAAHvA\/KA-a_NAx8a8\/s1600\/Suzanne'sKitchen_June_2014_house-and-home-angusfergusson2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZyMrwLvpwQ\/VM7fHthnhgI\/AAAAAAAAHvA\/KA-a_NAx8a8\/s1600\/Suzanne'sKitchen_June_2014_house-and-home-angusfergusson2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zsP8ZldRw-c\/VM7fHbyeH1I\/AAAAAAAAHvE\/T0UQpKZNxso\/s1600\/Suzanne'sKitchen_June_2014_angusfergusson-house-and-home-june2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zsP8ZldRw-c\/VM7fHbyeH1I\/AAAAAAAAHvE\/T0UQpKZNxso\/s1600\/Suzanne%27sKitchen_June_2014_angusfergusson-house-and-home-june2014.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VAjYgqEa4dU\/VM7fHR5ZjqI\/AAAAAAAAHvQ\/q_HAeHCQAKg\/s1600\/Suzanne'sKitchen_June_2014_house-and-home-angusfergusson-june2014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VAjYgqEa4dU\/VM7fHR5ZjqI\/AAAAAAAAHvQ\/q_HAeHCQAKg\/s1600\/Suzanne%27sKitchen_June_2014_house-and-home-angusfergusson-june2014.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EOne of the many things on my home wish list is to update our little kitchen. Right now it's got simple maple shaker cabinets and black granite - pretty standard in terms of what was cool eight to ten years ago. It was the last area that got attention during our home renovation. \u0026nbsp;I didn't have much say when it was refreshed, given we had to get it done in one week. We went with the most simple and in-stock materials and didn't change the layout to save time. I was nine months along with Natalie so my mind was on baby mode. After months of home updates, I just wanted the mess and people gone.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ELately I've been busy collecting ideas and inspiration on Pinterest to see what simple, easy, and affordable cosmetic upgrades I could possibly DIY. This kitchen update by Suzanne Dimma\u0026nbsp;is spot-on what I had in mind. Not only is it beautiful, practical, and carefully planned - they also wisely used both high and low solutions to achieve this dream space. And just like us, they did it in two phases. It's a mix of modern and timeless elegance filled with lots of light and warmth. I'm loving the layered look, all the thoughtful little details....and those rugs!!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003ETaking my cue from all these elements, here are a few things I think I can execute with a small budget and some DIY willpower:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E1.Paint our upper cabinets. I initially wanted to paint all the cabinets one color, but seeing the contrast of colors and finishes has inspired me to go for the two-tone look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E2. Change out our cabinet knobs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E3. Create some open shelving above by removing some cabinet doors.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. Change or add more interesting light fixtures and faucet.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E5. Potentially (if we can expand our budget for the professional help I'll need) install Carrara marble counters and a waterfall edge to our island.This has always been a dream of mine. My mom had an all-white kitchen and I have always loved the clean classic look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EWe'll see what we end up doing in the next few months! I'll be sure to share our update here.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EThe pictures above don't do it justice, so you \u003Ci\u003Ehave\u003C\/i\u003E to \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/houseandhome.com\/tv\/segment\/suzannes-second-kitchen-renovation\"\u003Eview the video tour of this gorgeous kitchen\u0026nbsp;here.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003EPhotos and video via \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/houseandhome.com\/design\/photo-gallery-suzanne-dimmas-houses?page=2\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EHouse and Home\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8568754747076074255"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8568754747076074255"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/02\/spaces-dream-kitchen.html","title":"Spaces: Dream Kitchen"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qZyMrwLvpwQ\/VM7fHthnhgI\/AAAAAAAAHvA\/KA-a_NAx8a8\/s72-c\/Suzanne'sKitchen_June_2014_house-and-home-angusfergusson2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6120194285841192597"},"published":{"$t":"2015-01-09T17:27:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2015-01-21T11:13:28.000-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"New Year"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-crwQ_igFIW8\/VLB9Pi27B4I\/AAAAAAAAHlU\/MTniRVs6Q9s\/s1600\/photo%2B1-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-crwQ_igFIW8\/VLB9Pi27B4I\/AAAAAAAAHlU\/MTniRVs6Q9s\/s1600\/photo%2B1-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wyLx4RYwKQs\/VLB_CrDI4dI\/AAAAAAAAHl4\/Pqw5S5fOjZo\/s1600\/photo%2B3-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-wyLx4RYwKQs\/VLB_CrDI4dI\/AAAAAAAAHl4\/Pqw5S5fOjZo\/s1600\/photo%2B3-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PeVHFVpAkbU\/VLB_DLVoNeI\/AAAAAAAAHmA\/syga5G4VThQ\/s1600\/photo%2B1-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-PeVHFVpAkbU\/VLB_DLVoNeI\/AAAAAAAAHmA\/syga5G4VThQ\/s1600\/photo%2B1-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bk_il4GgQcc\/VLB_ChX2eBI\/AAAAAAAAHl8\/2BOkkr1yAvs\/s1600\/photo%2B2-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bk_il4GgQcc\/VLB_ChX2eBI\/AAAAAAAAHl8\/2BOkkr1yAvs\/s1600\/photo%2B2-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ANYDJtc6nCA\/VLB9ROxdjlI\/AAAAAAAAHlk\/IE6ZvaZkgRY\/s1600\/photo%2B2-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ANYDJtc6nCA\/VLB9ROxdjlI\/AAAAAAAAHlk\/IE6ZvaZkgRY\/s1600\/photo%2B2-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rsh5rT2wbPc\/VLB9QVQpMEI\/AAAAAAAAHlY\/Jt27eggfIfk\/s1600\/photo%2B3-1.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rsh5rT2wbPc\/VLB9QVQpMEI\/AAAAAAAAHlY\/Jt27eggfIfk\/s1600\/photo%2B3-1.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B-K_2NptnsA\/VLB9z8H3r1I\/AAAAAAAAHls\/2A-M2-uUGRo\/s1600\/photo%2B4.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-B-K_2NptnsA\/VLB9z8H3r1I\/AAAAAAAAHls\/2A-M2-uUGRo\/s1600\/photo%2B4.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EA belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I made it a point to disconnect and be completely \u003Ci\u003Epresent\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;during our two weeks of quality family time. Currently battling the first bug of the year - so I'm getting off to a very slow start, but happy with what I've accomplished so far (lots of closet purging, cleaning and de-cluttering done already). On the top of my to-do list is finally tackling some \u003Ci\u003Edigital organization\u003C\/i\u003E. Time to effectively archive all my files, photos, and get my desktop tidy.\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003ELooking forward to another amazing year! Thank you so much for dropping by!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6120194285841192597"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6120194285841192597"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2015\/01\/new-year.html","title":"New Year"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-crwQ_igFIW8\/VLB9Pi27B4I\/AAAAAAAAHlU\/MTniRVs6Q9s\/s72-c\/photo%2B1-1.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3580501653406863972"},"published":{"$t":"2014-12-03T20:58:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-12-03T21:12:00.347-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spaces: Clean \u0026 Cozy"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zjMpL6ZgD1U\/VH_hYOjrPzI\/AAAAAAAAHj0\/nya3l9S-8M4\/s1600\/20130411-LOCATION-slide-T8ST-jumbo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zjMpL6ZgD1U\/VH_hYOjrPzI\/AAAAAAAAHj0\/nya3l9S-8M4\/s1600\/20130411-LOCATION-slide-T8ST-jumbo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe challenge in creating minimalist spaces lies in finding the perfect balance between simple yet intriguing, raw yet refined, \u0026nbsp;clean yet cozy. I'm loving everything about this space - the muted tones, rich contrast, the mixture of finishes. Layers of linen frame the platform bed creating a room within a room without sacrificing light or precious square footage. The juxtaposition of the low frame and the drapes hung all the way from the ceiling gives the illusion of a taller space. Bright, airy and extremely relaxing. The cave-like sleeping nook draws you in with the contrast of dark linen lining the interior.\u0026nbsp;I cant get enough of the seamless storage cabinets and the fine, well-thought out details (like the discrete inset drapery mechanism). It seems like the ultimate blend of practical, livable and luxe simplicity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDesign by Architect Rick Joy. Image \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/slideshow\/2013\/04\/11\/greathomesanddestinations\/20130411-LOCATION.html?ref=greathomesanddestinations\u0026amp;_r=0#1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVia\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3580501653406863972"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3580501653406863972"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/12\/spaces-clean-cozy.html","title":"Spaces: Clean \u0026 Cozy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-zjMpL6ZgD1U\/VH_hYOjrPzI\/AAAAAAAAHj0\/nya3l9S-8M4\/s72-c\/20130411-LOCATION-slide-T8ST-jumbo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1056921165054695345"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-10T23:30:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-09-11T19:22:10.906-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spaces: Avant Barre"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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My friend and founder of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.avant-barre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EAvant Barre\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E, Nini Gueco hired me to help her pull their new San Francisco studio together. I came on board to help with the finishing touches- \u0026nbsp;we nailed down paint colors, sourced some furniture, lighting and decor and pulled everything together all within 2-3 weeks. Because of the quick turnaround time, we turned to\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1uJrrf9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWest Elm\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/WM5Jvp\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echairs\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Yz5eXt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ependants\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1nN7no7\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echandelier\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/Zie9ww\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebench\u003C\/a\u003E)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cb2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECB2\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea\u003C\/a\u003E. \u003C\/i\u003EThey wanted their studio to reflect their brand. 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If you live in the SF Bay Area and want a chance to try out this awesome workout........We are giving one lucky reader two free weeks of classes at Avant-Barre. All you need to do is:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. Follow @craftandcouture and @avantbarre on Instagram and Twitter.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. 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All minor home improvements, but a huge and much needed change around here. I've been working on pulling our bedroom's look together and thought I'd share what I have so far. Of course, this is going to be a neutral retreat and we want to keep things as clean and simple as possible. I want to create something both my husband and I are comfortable in, so we're mixing in some strong masculine pieces with soft and chic touches to balance it all off.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ESo far what we've got are the bed and bedding, chest of drawers (a vintage mid century piece scored at a consignment store a few years ago), and rug. I'm having a tough time rounding up nightstands because they have to be the perfect height and width. Considering doing an entire post on just bedside tables. For now, these \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVETjg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enesting tables\u003C\/a\u003E are the top choice.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ESince I work for Williams-Sonoma\u0026nbsp;Inc. as a stylist, I like to shop within the family. West Elm and Pottery Barn are always my first stops for great quality, well designed and reasonably priced products. Over the next couple of months I will surely be adding a handful of thrifted, vintage and bargain finds into this mix. I think that layering the new, the found, and the handcrafted creates a level of sophistication and gives a space some soul.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI'm so excited to pull everything together! Going to try to squeeze in some blogging time to post updates on our bedroom progress. Thank you so much for dropping by!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. Wingback \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1pc3GMF\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ebed\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. We're finally upgrading to a king! I searched high and low for my dream bed. This is timeless, sleek, cozy, and chic.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. Marble pillar table \u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1pbSCPH\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elamp\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E3. Burke nesting \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVETjg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Etables\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Clean simple lines.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. Oswald tufted \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1oeeY3y\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Echair\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Loving the industrial, vintage modern look and how light it looks on its feet. On sale for a limited time!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E5. Linen Cotton \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1ntQ223\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ebedding\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. Classic and luxe with a relaxed feel. The linen also gets softer and more beautiful over time.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E6. Kisanii\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVqUdj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epillow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E7. Cotton wool \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1zVv6Ki\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Erug\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1612170234107105322"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1612170234107105322"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/08\/our-home-bedroom-makeover.html","title":"Our Home: Bedroom Makeover"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0biqWtYMXh8\/U-KyMJKoA4I\/AAAAAAAAHTU\/XDF0Czebr-4\/s72-c\/BRADY-BEDROOM.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3089728376025833515"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-30T22:36:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2014-03-30T22:48:38.494-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Coveting: The Apartment \/ The Line"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gGBJNi3wooQ\/UzjooWgHC4I\/AAAAAAAAHD0\/AsMy7EZTOO8\/s1600\/Theapartment.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gGBJNi3wooQ\/UzjooWgHC4I\/AAAAAAAAHD0\/AsMy7EZTOO8\/s1600\/Theapartment.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EPerfection. I've been completely obsessed with Vanessa Traina and Morgan Wendelborn's e-shop\u0026nbsp;\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Line\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E, and their NYC showroom \u003Ci style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/apartment\/quintessential_apartment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EThe Apartment\u003C\/b\u003E.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;Their curated collection of timeless, effortless and artfully minimalist investment pieces (\u003Ci\u003Ewhat is quintessential?\u003C\/i\u003E) for the home and closet delight and inspire. I want it all.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-10c61kcg10M\/Uzjzre-V0FI\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/kfJNF7lwEgY\/s1600\/large_Editorial_Chapter_The_Apartment__Living_Room.2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-10c61kcg10M\/Uzjzre-V0FI\/AAAAAAAAHEQ\/kfJNF7lwEgY\/s1600\/large_Editorial_Chapter_The_Apartment__Living_Room.2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X2ahCnsjt8c\/UzjzrNiy_eI\/AAAAAAAAHEI\/JQJfQPG5GH0\/s1600\/large_Editorial_Chapter_The_Apartment__Closet.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-X2ahCnsjt8c\/UzjzrNiy_eI\/AAAAAAAAHEI\/JQJfQPG5GH0\/s1600\/large_Editorial_Chapter_The_Apartment__Closet.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EHome essentials include some of my favorites - Le labo's Santal 26 candle, hand blown glass fixtures by Lasvit, and this classic mid century daybed from Fritz Hansen.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4PRzvqDl8Vg\/UzkAiAY4YFI\/AAAAAAAAHFM\/an2qWsxUbes\/s1600\/large_Le-Labo-Candel_033.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-4PRzvqDl8Vg\/UzkAiAY4YFI\/AAAAAAAAHFM\/an2qWsxUbes\/s1600\/large_Le-Labo-Candel_033.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkaQ2M0mmtY\/UzkAiPaC17I\/AAAAAAAAHFg\/OH0TGcVieZQ\/s1600\/large_LASH004055045_047.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkaQ2M0mmtY\/UzkAiPaC17I\/AAAAAAAAHFg\/OH0TGcVieZQ\/s1600\/large_LASH004055045_047.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KckNv_WMXwg\/UzkAiONFlmI\/AAAAAAAAHFc\/6anRTUVLceM\/s1600\/large_FRIH001097045_035.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-KckNv_WMXwg\/UzkAiONFlmI\/AAAAAAAAHFc\/6anRTUVLceM\/s1600\/large_FRIH001097045_035.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ETake a peek inside the closet and you'll find new affordable labels like \u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mansurgavriel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMansur Gavriel\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E (bucket bag is on my bucket list of things to buy before I die) alongside staples like \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.vince.com\/page\/home\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EVince\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and higher end pieces by Hermes creative director \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.christophelemaire.com\/#\u0026amp;panel1-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EChristophe Lemaire\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E. I'm especially loving their\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/vol\/chapter\/the_protagonist_spring_collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EProtagonist\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;line of shirts designed by Wendelborn -\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Erefined essentials\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;as they call it.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qj4njNv_uwA\/Uzj8pvYOUaI\/AAAAAAAAHFA\/Srq-g3r5m9o\/s1600\/full_Apartment_V.2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-pYgiw8oWq3I\/Uzj6JVQfEJI\/AAAAAAAAHEk\/RScmpuW0v7U\/s1600\/large_shirt02longsleevecollarbone_blue_1309.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SukT5ORrfbo\/Uzj6JT1q9mI\/AAAAAAAAHEs\/6giwPj5cRrg\/s1600\/large_tunic03tanktunic_ivory_053.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-SukT5ORrfbo\/Uzj6JT1q9mI\/AAAAAAAAHEs\/6giwPj5cRrg\/s1600\/large_tunic03tanktunic_ivory_053.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EAll photos from \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.theline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Line\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3089728376025833515"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3089728376025833515"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2014\/03\/coveting-apartment-line.html","title":"Coveting: The Apartment \/ The Line"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gGBJNi3wooQ\/UzjooWgHC4I\/AAAAAAAAHD0\/AsMy7EZTOO8\/s72-c\/Theapartment.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-7027219763310319417"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-12T10:20:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-12T18:58:56.483-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Set The Table: Holiday 2013 "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iqSiwDMWdZE\/Uqf4Af5BUzI\/AAAAAAAAGzA\/-UZDPmY0rMA\/s1600\/IMG_4136.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-iqSiwDMWdZE\/Uqf4Af5BUzI\/AAAAAAAAGzA\/-UZDPmY0rMA\/s640\/IMG_4136.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EMy goal for this year's holiday table was to create something lush and fresh, with a simple and understated festive mood. When I'm pulling a look together - be it a space, an entire event, or a simple table, I always ask myself \"How can I make it look special, without using the typical elements?\" First things first - I let go of the poinsettias, pinecones, and the red and green color scheme.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EAs always, I kept things neutral and re-worked lots of pieces from our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/a-modern-organic-thanksgiving-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethanksgiving\u003C\/a\u003E table - the faceted vases filled with eucalyptus pods (added some white talo berries), gold flatware, glassware, plates and brass candlesticks. \u0026nbsp;I switched out the woven chargers for these marbleized platters, eliminated the table runners and in place added a fresh cedar garland down the table. \u0026nbsp;Then I added some selenite crystal candleholders (topped them off with air plants), and a little unexpected element - the wire \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cb2.com\/wire-ornaments\/f9202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Eornaments\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. This one little detail adds a sculptural and modern touch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI like keeping our \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/a-modern-organic-thanksgiving-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThanksgiving\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E and Christmas tables cohesive - as always, \u0026nbsp;practical and \u0026nbsp;easy is my priority. With just a few additional pieces and a little bit more greenery, I can transition from one holiday to the next effortlessly. Our table is all set and ready for our next gathering - now I'm free to spend more time enjoying the season with the ones that matter most.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jVcqZtKCNEI\/Uqf4JaPOaPI\/AAAAAAAAGzg\/DaCcIR6YTH4\/s1600\/IMG_4139.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jVcqZtKCNEI\/Uqf4JaPOaPI\/AAAAAAAAGzg\/DaCcIR6YTH4\/s640\/IMG_4139.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7N-vO76CDT8\/UqnqpQn196I\/AAAAAAAAG2Q\/IyNNOsFbnbM\/s1600\/IMG_4162.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-7N-vO76CDT8\/UqnqpQn196I\/AAAAAAAAG2Q\/IyNNOsFbnbM\/s640\/IMG_4162.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqjgeCVn5eA\/Uqf4IYgER9I\/AAAAAAAAGzc\/l81i5TjC39Q\/s1600\/IMG_4141.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xqjgeCVn5eA\/Uqf4IYgER9I\/AAAAAAAAGzc\/l81i5TjC39Q\/s640\/IMG_4141.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymfoOe1Aijk\/Uqf4Mp9iuDI\/AAAAAAAAGzo\/ItVxhW2Wkz0\/s1600\/IMG_4143.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ymfoOe1Aijk\/Uqf4Mp9iuDI\/AAAAAAAAGzo\/ItVxhW2Wkz0\/s640\/IMG_4143.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EStyling and photography: Therese Jacinto\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWire Ornaments: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cb2.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ECB2\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Marble platters: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1heLC12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWest\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1heLC12\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EElm\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Dinnerware: Thrifted \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Brass candlesticks: Thrifted \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Napkins: \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1hQ4sMa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThreshold\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E at Target \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Glassware: Marshall's \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Selenite crystal tealight holders: Marshall's \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Flatware: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1cr73Vo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWest\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1cr73Vo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EElm\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Faceted Vases: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1aSc6Nn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDwell\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1aSc6Nn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EStudio\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2B7EWZmoHaI\/UqkPqju2BQI\/AAAAAAAAG1g\/tgqGw4Ec4Fw\/s1600\/IMG_4091.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2B7EWZmoHaI\/UqkPqju2BQI\/AAAAAAAAG1g\/tgqGw4Ec4Fw\/s640\/IMG_4091.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EA couple of months ago I came across a photo of gilded wood block ornaments while searching for some new craftspiration. They were so elegantly simple yet bold at the same time. I loved the rustic modern look and decided it would be a fun project and a great addition to our holiday decor. I'm totally floored with how they turned out. Paired them with some matte white paper mache diamonds, and some fun new wire ornaments from CB2 (all, above). They work so well with our existing holiday trim and give our whole tree a modern look.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EG O L D \u0026nbsp; L E A F E D \u0026nbsp; W O O D \u0026nbsp; B L O C K S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mxKPR0jDcK0\/UqkPm-JLiqI\/AAAAAAAAG1Q\/FIPnqALc-XA\/s1600\/IMG_4043.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-mxKPR0jDcK0\/UqkPm-JLiqI\/AAAAAAAAG1Q\/FIPnqALc-XA\/s640\/IMG_4043.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou will need:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E1. Some Whittler's wood (I grabbed a pack of bass wood blocks from Michael's) - Any soft wood would do\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E2. Pack of ready leaf gold (or silver or rose gold...)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E3. Eyelet screws (Any art or frame supply shop has these. TIP: buy a framing kit at the dollar store, it's a small box filled with a bunch of different little screws)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E4. Gold leafing glue and sealer\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E5. Foam brushes\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E6. String\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Asd_KJxXJvI\/UqkPmb-IqdI\/AAAAAAAAG1M\/GDOO6jReDJ4\/s1600\/IMG_4047.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Asd_KJxXJvI\/UqkPmb-IqdI\/AAAAAAAAG1M\/GDOO6jReDJ4\/s640\/IMG_4047.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EScrew the eyelets onto the wood blocks.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENo drilling necessary! The wood is so soft.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IPu-7vo0nD8\/UqkPl6LAxTI\/AAAAAAAAG1E\/d0ov5Lf5WPU\/s1600\/IMG_4071.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-IPu-7vo0nD8\/UqkPl6LAxTI\/AAAAAAAAG1E\/d0ov5Lf5WPU\/s640\/IMG_4071.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EUse painter's tape if you want to create a hard line.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EIf you'd like a natural \"dipped\" look, skip the tape. We liked\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Ethe dipped look and how unique each piece turned out,\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Eso we nixed the tape after a few trials.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EApply the Gold Leaf adhesive, and let it sit for about 30 minutes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoRVfj_LPeU\/UqkPtwNZV4I\/AAAAAAAAG18\/pT7jj2yJ7VQ\/s1600\/IMG_4074.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-zoRVfj_LPeU\/UqkPtwNZV4I\/AAAAAAAAG18\/pT7jj2yJ7VQ\/s640\/IMG_4074.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EOnce the glue is tacky, lay a sheet of the gold leaf on\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Etop and rub gently with fingers or a foam brush.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CO7KVhRKQBY\/UqkPthSHKZI\/AAAAAAAAG1w\/4yZrt6ha89w\/s1600\/IMG_4075.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CO7KVhRKQBY\/UqkPthSHKZI\/AAAAAAAAG1w\/4yZrt6ha89w\/s640\/IMG_4075.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EGently peel off the wax paper and dust off excess\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;gold leaf with the foam brush. Remove tape (if you used any).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EApply a light coat of the sealer and let dry.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThread a ribbon or string through eyelet, tie and hang up!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAll done!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D-W6xb1Ozcw\/UqkN8BYMw7I\/AAAAAAAAG0Q\/rwLr6BAzwxk\/s1600\/IMG_4092.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-D-W6xb1Ozcw\/UqkN8BYMw7I\/AAAAAAAAG0Q\/rwLr6BAzwxk\/s640\/IMG_4092.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EM A T T E \u0026nbsp; W H I T E \u0026nbsp; D R O P \u0026nbsp; O R N A M E N T S :\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI had planned on doing some origami paper diamonds for this,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Ebut came across some ready made paper mache at the craft store.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHalf my work done! All I needed was some matte white paint.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-074jDQpq8Qg\/UqkPo1VJKOI\/AAAAAAAAG1Y\/qGHv_HLKqxs\/s1600\/IMG_4073.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-074jDQpq8Qg\/UqkPo1VJKOI\/AAAAAAAAG1Y\/qGHv_HLKqxs\/s640\/IMG_4073.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EI gave the paper ornaments 3 coats of the acrylic\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Ewhite paint, drying completely between coats. Simple and easy!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivF8_s6UIZc\/UqkPuxl8gEI\/AAAAAAAAG2A\/gX2oESJqlms\/s1600\/IMG_4098.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ivF8_s6UIZc\/UqkPuxl8gEI\/AAAAAAAAG2A\/gX2oESJqlms\/s640\/IMG_4098.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHere's another DIY ornament we added into the mix:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B85jwh8BWZw\/UqkOBQpwt4I\/AAAAAAAAG0k\/vilXIn1HbUg\/s1600\/IMG_4099.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-B85jwh8BWZw\/UqkOBQpwt4I\/AAAAAAAAG0k\/vilXIn1HbUg\/s640\/IMG_4099.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EWe grabbed a handful of plastic (less breakables in a house\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;with a 5 year old, the better!) ornaments and a pack of white\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;feathers at the craft store. Filled each ball with 2-3\u0026nbsp;feathers\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003Eand voila!\u0026nbsp;Yet another easy and super affordable DIY.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EAre you crafting up some decor? Hope this inspired you\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;to create something fresh and unique for the holidays!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThanks for dropping by!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7711824892433606693"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/7711824892433606693"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/12\/diy-modern-handcrafted-ornaments.html","title":"DIY: Modern Handcrafted Ornaments"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2B7EWZmoHaI\/UqkPqju2BQI\/AAAAAAAAG1g\/tgqGw4Ec4Fw\/s72-c\/IMG_4091.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3606821397720466445"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-10T10:40:00.004-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-10T10:43:20.077-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Home: Holiday Decor"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BnFb9gVA-Ow\/UqdSLQqB5nI\/AAAAAAAAGxg\/8Prp7370YBM\/s1600\/IMG_4110.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BnFb9gVA-Ow\/UqdSLQqB5nI\/AAAAAAAAGxg\/8Prp7370YBM\/s640\/IMG_4110.jpg\" width=\"425\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yg7Oz3dBNTo\/UqdR-ybAilI\/AAAAAAAAGxY\/VwWoc6k92qM\/s1600\/IMG_4108.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yg7Oz3dBNTo\/UqdR-ybAilI\/AAAAAAAAGxY\/VwWoc6k92qM\/s640\/IMG_4108.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkXCEpKB_NA\/UqdSL_GMMfI\/AAAAAAAAGxo\/-CX8Pw2ghmE\/s1600\/IMG_4111.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-GkXCEpKB_NA\/UqdSL_GMMfI\/AAAAAAAAGxo\/-CX8Pw2ghmE\/s640\/IMG_4111.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BaUd3J1Cn4A\/UqdSUJlCV8I\/AAAAAAAAGx4\/-36Yz8PjTq4\/s1600\/IMG_4115.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-BaUd3J1Cn4A\/UqdSUJlCV8I\/AAAAAAAAGx4\/-36Yz8PjTq4\/s640\/IMG_4115.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FzlUiQK80cc\/UqdSLn8IoeI\/AAAAAAAAGxk\/TAjpL7hgLqE\/s1600\/IMG_4103.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FzlUiQK80cc\/UqdSLn8IoeI\/AAAAAAAAGxk\/TAjpL7hgLqE\/s640\/IMG_4103.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyesfMnjmIM\/UqdcwBNUTbI\/AAAAAAAAGys\/x1kn0JFPN54\/s1600\/IMG_4098.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gyesfMnjmIM\/UqdcwBNUTbI\/AAAAAAAAGys\/x1kn0JFPN54\/s640\/IMG_4098.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cJQuQxHNuW0\/UqdSYgv4m4I\/AAAAAAAAGyE\/h-rwPYvmaKg\/s1600\/IMG_4155.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-cJQuQxHNuW0\/UqdSYgv4m4I\/AAAAAAAAGyE\/h-rwPYvmaKg\/s640\/IMG_4155.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIt's the most wonderful time of the year! We started holiday decorating over the weekend and finally picked up our tree on Sunday. \u0026nbsp;The Mr found the most perfect one - it looks faux! Our home is filled with the scent of pine, cinnamon, and cedar. I crafted a couple of fresh cedar garlands for our consoles and dining tables, brought out the stockings, adorned our front door with a boxwood wreath, and we trimmed the tree with our vintage and DIY ornaments.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOur style can be described as california casual (think modern barn\/ranch) - so I kept our decor simple, fresh, and \u003Ci\u003Emonochromatic.\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;I prefer that our holiday trim be subtle, cozy, and a great complement to all our existing pieces. That being said - we don't have any color around here except greens. We don't do the extravagant bows and draping and the perfectly put together tree. We have lights and ornaments. And greens and gold and silver and cozy faux fur and lots...lots of white.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe added a lot of crafted ornaments this year and mixed them up with vintage ones that were from my mother-in-law's collection. \u0026nbsp;The white reindeer, hand blown glass finials, and white starbursts are all vintage. I fell in love with\u003Cb\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.cb2.com\/wire-ornaments\/f9202\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese gold and silver geometric wire ornaments from CB2\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, and love how they give our tree a more modern vibe. They look like sculptures or jewelry! Natalie and I crafted a lot of white paper mache ornaments and gold leafed wood blocks (DIY tutorial coming soon). I think they add a rustic modern luxe touch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThanks so much for dropping by! Happy Holidays!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto; width: 600px;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"120px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/currentlyobsessed.me\/api\/v1\/get_widget?wid=29\u0026amp;blog=Craft%2Band%2BCouture\u0026amp;product_ids=e41a1fe9c80446fd3bac08c41f43cf57,56ffecfde273f2256476aa945a633807,161632f2f642320bdd15d2ffbb5122e6,c5657ec807489b85a2d610ddb655b78a,fa7a048ce8c049a271eeaa6ec5965c8f\u0026amp;rows=1\u0026amp;cols=5\u0026amp;brand=0\u0026amp;price=0\u0026amp;hover=0\" width=\"600px\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3606821397720466445"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3606821397720466445"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/12\/our-home-holiday-decor.html","title":"Our Home: Holiday Decor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BnFb9gVA-Ow\/UqdSLQqB5nI\/AAAAAAAAGxg\/8Prp7370YBM\/s72-c\/IMG_4110.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4963417593602384963"},"published":{"$t":"2013-12-02T19:24:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T00:39:50.906-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY: Geo Tabletop Terrariums"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hg22CTpWmqU\/Up1EvqGtRzI\/AAAAAAAAGv8\/sFOuSCmukEY\/s1600\/geo-terrariums.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hg22CTpWmqU\/Up1EvqGtRzI\/AAAAAAAAGv8\/sFOuSCmukEY\/s640\/geo-terrariums.jpg\" width=\"425\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YPeSb-Bs4_c\/Up1EvUj0lOI\/AAAAAAAAGv4\/QrEPNeUACoE\/s1600\/geo-terrariums2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YPeSb-Bs4_c\/Up1EvUj0lOI\/AAAAAAAAGv4\/QrEPNeUACoE\/s640\/geo-terrariums2.jpg\" width=\"426\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--YeETt4nrBc\/Up1EvnGwPHI\/AAAAAAAAGwA\/-JFsJ1Gjvgw\/s1600\/airplant.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/--YeETt4nrBc\/Up1EvnGwPHI\/AAAAAAAAGwA\/-JFsJ1Gjvgw\/s640\/airplant.jpg\" width=\"424\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI thought I'd share the DIY instructions to creating our tabletop succulent terrariums (seen in our organic modern thanksgiving table \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/a-modern-organic-thanksgiving-table.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003Ehere\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E). I've been working with them for years - they're my fave plants because they're so hardy and you can get so creative with them. Came across this great tutorial by West Elm that perfectly outlines how to make them (saved this mama from a few hours of photographing and photoshopping a step-by-step). They are so easy to create \u003Ci\u003Eand \u003C\/i\u003Ekeep alive, so they make for a great beginner's garden. We've got around 5 of these guys around the house right now - it's my hobby and obsession. I'm really into simplistic geometric details with a vintage, slightly rustic mod feel - like these faceted terrariums and ceramic vases. We'll be carrying the same look and details onto our holiday decor this year - crafted a few fun Christmas ornaments that I can't wait to share with you!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EOur current organic modern tablescape is so Eco and budget-friendly . The terrariums can transition from everyday to holiday with just a few fancy touches like the gold flatware, woven chargers, and a fun thank you card as a welcome note. Aside from the succulents, I also have a few air plants perched on top of smaller geo vases (they literally only need air, and a light sprinkling of water here and there).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003ET A B L E T O P \u0026nbsp; T E R R A R I U M S\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EWest Elm Tutorial\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IFxQtZA2Tm8\/Up1IAPqGUGI\/AAAAAAAAGwU\/UaldG6DmlVo\/s1600\/what-you-need.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-IFxQtZA2Tm8\/Up1IAPqGUGI\/AAAAAAAAGwU\/UaldG6DmlVo\/s1600\/what-you-need.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2V_bcPpDmHI\/Up1IEbWCOmI\/AAAAAAAAGwc\/B8lzmV6F8Pg\/s1600\/steps.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2V_bcPpDmHI\/Up1IEbWCOmI\/AAAAAAAAGwc\/B8lzmV6F8Pg\/s1600\/steps.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003EA D D I T I O N A L \u0026nbsp; T I P S:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003EI've picked up a few great succulent tips from working with flowers, events, and spending a lot of time at the flower market.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E1. Fall\/Winter is the best time to repot succulents into these terrariums. They are in their dormant or \"sleeping\" phase and are less likely to suffer from \"shock\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E2. Make sure the roots of the succulents are very dry before repotting. Roots break during the transfer process. If they are damp, it will be harder for the plant to heal and it can be susceptible to infections\/mold. If the roots are dry, they easily form a scab over the broken areas, and adapt much better into their new home.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E3. DO NOT water your newly repotted succulents for at least 10 days. Let the plants adjust to their new environment. Remember - damp soil doesn't give the roots time to heal.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E4. Water every two weeks during the fall\/winter, once a week during the spring\/summer.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E5. I like to use Miracle Gro Cactus Plant food - only during the spring\/summer. I use very little each time I water. Their moisture control potting mix is great as well.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E6. I get my succulents at Lowe's, but any garden and home supply store should have them.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\"\u003EThanks for dropping by! Hope this post was helpful and inspires you to create some of \u0026nbsp;your own.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EStyling and Photography (Top three photos): Therese Jacinto \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Step-by-Step graphics: \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1cVOWsq\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWest Elm\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ESHOP THIS POST:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; height: 120px; margin: 0px auto; width: 600px;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"120px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/currentlyobsessed.me\/api\/v1\/get_widget?wid=29\u0026amp;blog=Craft%2Band%2BCouture\u0026amp;product_ids=n_3076051,n_3435644,7f8fbcefc2350443d39ce9fb68199839,n_1383780,n_2687687,8ba279b39f43ba38ba1a5c15eb2329a2\u0026amp;rows=1\u0026amp;cols=5\u0026amp;brand=0\u0026amp;price=0\u0026amp;hover=0\" width=\"600px\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4963417593602384963"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4963417593602384963"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/12\/diy-geo-tabletop-terrariums.html","title":"DIY: Geo Tabletop Terrariums"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-hg22CTpWmqU\/Up1EvqGtRzI\/AAAAAAAAGv8\/sFOuSCmukEY\/s72-c\/geo-terrariums.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6449038040572628418"},"published":{"$t":"2013-11-28T15:47:00.002-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-11-28T15:47:58.955-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Happy Thanksgiving!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9SOhbQVykU\/UpfSn6CoQcI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/EL5qw29kBvU\/s1600\/IMG_4050.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9SOhbQVykU\/UpfSn6CoQcI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/EL5qw29kBvU\/s1600\/IMG_4050.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHappy Thanksgiving!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EThis year has been amazing, to say the least. I have so many things to be thankful for and feel so inspired!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EWe're about to sit down and enjoy an early dinner for our second Thanksgiving celebration this week- this time with family. I make the turkey every year, along with the gravy, stuffing and mashed potatoes. I'm not much of a gourmet cook, but I tend do go all-out during the holidays (I've been in the kitchen since Tuesday).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDecided to switch things up for this setting and go a little bit more traditional with the fall colors, but kept things extra informal (we tend to spend more time in the living room watching old movies or playing board games). I eliminated the runners and exposed our white lacquer table. Added a bunch of dried maple leaves and some broom corn for a contemporary harvest-inspired centerpiece.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI hope you are having a wonderful day spending quality time with your loved ones! THANK YOU so much for dropping by and reading my little blog. :)\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6449038040572628418"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6449038040572628418"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/happy-thanksgiving.html","title":"Happy Thanksgiving!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-A9SOhbQVykU\/UpfSn6CoQcI\/AAAAAAAAGu0\/EL5qw29kBvU\/s72-c\/IMG_4050.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5470069498203079699"},"published":{"$t":"2013-11-20T16:24:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-11-26T22:16:49.532-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"A Modern Organic Thanksgiving Table"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mLHjjYQOtw0\/Uo1GEpR2BDI\/AAAAAAAAGs8\/gQZZIilsVRY\/s1600\/thanksgiving.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mLHjjYQOtw0\/Uo1GEpR2BDI\/AAAAAAAAGs8\/gQZZIilsVRY\/s1600\/thanksgiving.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HjUfn1TNg_8\/Uo1GGFSunbI\/AAAAAAAAGtg\/1Z8y1wIz6Oo\/s1600\/thanksgiving5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-HjUfn1TNg_8\/Uo1GGFSunbI\/AAAAAAAAGtg\/1Z8y1wIz6Oo\/s1600\/thanksgiving5.jpg\" style=\"cursor: move;\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dL0pCcZwW9M\/Uo1GFcPJIBI\/AAAAAAAAGtY\/vI9ku9uo1Xo\/s1600\/thanksgiving2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dL0pCcZwW9M\/Uo1GFcPJIBI\/AAAAAAAAGtY\/vI9ku9uo1Xo\/s1600\/thanksgiving2.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXpuNqVC8jo\/Uo1GFJlaiVI\/AAAAAAAAGtQ\/LANTCBvdQ7M\/s1600\/thanksgiving4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-tXpuNqVC8jo\/Uo1GFJlaiVI\/AAAAAAAAGtQ\/LANTCBvdQ7M\/s1600\/thanksgiving4.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SEj6eVaPH8w\/Uo1GENiAmyI\/AAAAAAAAGtA\/uiSvz3Z_7U0\/s1600\/thanksgiving3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SEj6eVaPH8w\/Uo1GENiAmyI\/AAAAAAAAGtA\/uiSvz3Z_7U0\/s1600\/thanksgiving3.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WU4SFmBRp48\/Uo1GGbzURNI\/AAAAAAAAGtk\/OsebK6e0dgc\/s1600\/thanksgiving6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-WU4SFmBRp48\/Uo1GGbzURNI\/AAAAAAAAGtk\/OsebK6e0dgc\/s1600\/thanksgiving6.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EWhen it comes to holiday decor, it is \u003Ci\u003Eso \u003C\/i\u003Eeasy to go overboard with the glitter and fluff. Not that there's anything wrong with that- I love me a good sparkly setting. Lately I've been into veering away from tradition. Practicing restraint in design is a good \u0026nbsp;challenge. Our style is\u0026nbsp;simple, modern, yet cozy. Discovering ways to decorate our home during this time of the year becomes tricky when almost everything out there seems to scream \"more is more\". \u0026nbsp;I keep three things in mind when I'm pulling a look together - it always has to be 1. unique, and 2. easy, and 3. practical without sacrificing style. I aim for settings that don't require too much time or effort and can be repurposed throughout the year. My goal is always to evoke a mood through a mix of thoughtful details and unexpected elements. I put myself in the guests shoes and think....what will he or she be \u0026nbsp;expecting at a Thanksgiving table? (Then I try to do exactly the opposite)....What will surely wow them or make them feel special? I maintain our simple aesthetic yet do something completely different each year, and this table is my favorite so far.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI strayed from traditional elements like the maple leaves, pumpkins, and typical foliage.\u0026nbsp;I wanted it to be clean, fresh, organic yet still inviting. When you think modern, it can give off a stark cold vibe. To warm things up and add a hint of the fall season I used a variety of textures and organic elements mixed with a touch of gold (just enough to add some holiday sparkle).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EBreaking Down the Elements:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E1. I always aim to keep things practical and budget-friendly by incorporating affordable pieces from thrift stores like the simple matte stoneware plates and woven chargers. The gold flatware was my tabletop investment last year. I got them on sale from West Elm - they're great for everyday use but totally dress up any table. They're like the LBD of flatware!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E2. Sculptural geometric vases topped off with air plants and glass terrariums filled with succulents lend a fresh take on traditional floral decor - and not to mention can be re-used all year round. They are extremely budget and environmentally friendly and would make great favors for your guests. I also added a vase filled with eucalyptus pods - our place smells soooo good. No flowers you ask? I decided they tend to add a lot of fluff and sticking to botanicals was better for the look I wanted to achieve.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E3. The deer antler is the perfect example of sustainable decor (they naturally shed and no animals are harmed in the process). It adds organic movement, shape and a bit of drama.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E4. The table runners were a Homegoods find. I like the idea of not covering up the entire table with a table cloth - makes things feel less formal.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E5.To play up the cozy feel of our dining area, I added large throw pillows on our banquette and a sheepskin throw on a couple of chairs.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E6. Instead of place cards, and to add a graphic punch to the setting, I used simple letter press \"thank you\" cards I had stashed in my stationery box. Slipped the napkins inside them and topped the setting off with an air plant. I plan on writing a special note inside for each guest. Simple yet makes a thoughtful statement. This one detail totally transforms the table.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ETo make this whole set-up \u003Ci\u003Eeven more\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;practical, I'll be re-styling this same table for our Christmas gathering. I enjoy making our holiday decor for both Thanksgiving and Christmas cohesive each year. I'll simply switch out a few elements and add some festive accents. Repurposing vintage and recycled goods is my favorite way of adding character. I like mixing up our family heirlooms, hand-me-downs, and thrifted knick knacks with my own more modern pieces. There's no need to have a ton of decor on hand or to buy all-new items to create table settings for each occasion. A few details here and there can turn a whole look around.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EI hope this inspires you to create your own simple, crafty yet sophisticated table for the upcoming holidays! Thanks for dropping by.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003EStyling and Photography: Therese Jacinto \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Table runners: Homegoods \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Woven Chargers: Thrifted \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Plates: Thrifted \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Napkins: CB2 \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Flatware: West Elm \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Terrariums: Urban Outfitters \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Geometric Vases: Dwell Studio \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Sheepskin throw: Ikea \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Goblets: Marshalls \u0026nbsp;\/\/ \u0026nbsp;Thank you cards: Hallmark (via walmart) \u0026nbsp;\/\/ Botanicals: \u0026nbsp;SF Flower Mart\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; height: 465px; margin: 0px auto; width: 470px;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"465px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/currentlyobsessed.me\/api\/v1\/get_widget?wid=30\u0026amp;blog=Craft+and+Couture\u0026amp;widgetid=67004\" width=\"470px\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5470069498203079699"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5470069498203079699"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/a-modern-organic-thanksgiving-table.html","title":"A Modern Organic Thanksgiving Table"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-mLHjjYQOtw0\/Uo1GEpR2BDI\/AAAAAAAAGs8\/gQZZIilsVRY\/s72-c\/thanksgiving.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3695582520407167639"},"published":{"$t":"2013-11-19T18:02:00.003-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-11-21T09:06:00.466-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"In My Closet"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Style File"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Thoughts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thoughts: Blogging Through Tragedy"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xJwu3t3mSLQ\/UowV44j-3uI\/AAAAAAAAGq4\/arc8J7D9h_s\/s1600\/photo.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xJwu3t3mSLQ\/UowV44j-3uI\/AAAAAAAAGq4\/arc8J7D9h_s\/s1600\/photo.JPG\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ESo much has happened in the past two weeks- I took a little time, paused for a bit and focused my energy on some important things. After the devastating typhoon that hit the Philippines, I felt it wasn't appropriate to take photos and write about what clothes I'm currently wearing while most people don't even have a roof over their heads or food to eat. Even before this tragic natural disaster occurred, something I'd constantly ask myself is - what am I doing posting photos of myself and things that are surely luxuries to others?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI was raised to be modest, humble, kind, generous, hardworking and loving. I went to an all-girls Catholic school from preschool all the way through high school. I only now realize how much of an impact that's made in me. I'm constantly judging my actions. Is this right? Who can benefit from this? Will I be hurting anyone in the process? Etc. There is this sense of guilt I have each time I post a photo or write about something I'm coveting. Am I being materialistic? Is this considered flaunting?\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI had a nice long chat with a couple of friends of mine about this. I'm thankful for them and the wisdom they had to share about this whole other world we call blogging and social media. The answers to all of those questions I have really lie within my own intentions. What people perceive is their own opinion, \u0026nbsp;what's important is that my heart and mind are set in the right place. This is a hobby of mine that I enjoy and I get to exercise my talents with it. This blog is only a small part of what I like to do - it is not a reflection of who I am. We now live within a society that also exists in our phones, computers, and other gadgets. There is a constant exchange of ideas and information - including what we eat, what we wear, and what we buy. There is nothing wrong with all that unless we let it define who we are.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI'm pretty sure that I'm not alone with these thoughts. Yes, there are so many people who are hurting or in desperate situations out there. We can pray, we can offer help, we can go out of our way to make a difference, and we can be \u003Ci\u003Esensitive.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003EBut that doesn't mean we should give up the things that keep us inspired and motivated. Sharing and influencing creativity is just as important as any other profession. Maybe the best way to contribute to society is to do what you do and do it the best way possible. Somewhere out there in the Philippines, a family is now receiving food and care given to them by the US government. Food and care paid for by hard earned tax dollars. Tax dollars paid perhaps by a blogger's income.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EI applaud every single person that's contributed to the relief efforts in my homeland. Thank you for your selfless donations, hours of work, sacrifice and continued prayer. To my fellow bloggers that, just like me - are questioning if what we do is enough........\u0026nbsp;Set your heart in the right place, do what you do, and do it the best way possible. That's the best way we can help. You're not less of a person for not denouncing your personal belongings and flying across the world to help out. Don't beat yourself up for not setting up a charity on behalf of the victims. There are some people that seem to be helping out yet their intentions are really elsewhere. I say mind your own, stop comparing what you do, what you have, and what you give to others. Blog on and use your voice to reach more helping hands! And remember - just a little bit here and there helps a lot.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EIf you're thinking of ways to help - here are a few things my family, friends, and I are arranging to raise funds:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E1. A friendsgiving for others - We will be filling up a few boxes of canned food to send to the Philippines during our annual thanksgiving dinner.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E2. I'll be donating the November proceeds from my Poshmark closet (download the app- it's free) to the Philippine Red Cross.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E3. Donate to one of the following:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWMKolP4bhI\/UowUxGkUfmI\/AAAAAAAAGqw\/BsH8Hv99qLg\/s1600\/999624_10152041867446369_1338543030_n.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-pWMKolP4bhI\/UowUxGkUfmI\/AAAAAAAAGqw\/BsH8Hv99qLg\/s1600\/999624_10152041867446369_1338543030_n.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ESet your heart in the right place. Do what you do. Do it the best way possible.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELots of love! -Therese\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3695582520407167639"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3695582520407167639"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/11\/thoughts-blogging-through-tragedy.html","title":"Thoughts: Blogging Through Tragedy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-xJwu3t3mSLQ\/UowV44j-3uI\/AAAAAAAAGq4\/arc8J7D9h_s\/s72-c\/photo.JPG","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-646207357103610772"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-23T21:34:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-24T10:10:59.463-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY: Vintage Brass Chandelier"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-By05Xeo7qFY\/Ue9FPMGiEzI\/AAAAAAAAGOc\/Ng0DrRSFoLo\/s1600\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-By05Xeo7qFY\/Ue9FPMGiEzI\/AAAAAAAAGOc\/Ng0DrRSFoLo\/s1600\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EDid a quick, easy and \u003Ci\u003Every\u003C\/i\u003E affordable DIY recently! Updated our current chandelier that we've had for\u0026nbsp;quite some time. It's got a classic contemporary style, but I felt it needed a little \u003Ci\u003Erefresh\u003C\/i\u003E. Gave\u0026nbsp;it a vintage modern look that works much better in our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/our-home-dining-nook-update.html\"\u003Ecurrent dining nook\u003C\/a\u003E!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ovn9ba1Ag3k\/Ue9FOwVOhdI\/AAAAAAAAGOY\/GIG4myEBtkA\/s1600\/arteriors-auburn-brass-chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; \"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: black; \"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-ovn9ba1Ag3k\/Ue9FOwVOhdI\/AAAAAAAAGOY\/GIG4myEBtkA\/s1600\/arteriors-auburn-brass-chandelier.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EI'm obsessed with Arteriors lighting - their vintage brass pieces are the perfect blend of simplicity and glamour. But of course, they all come with a hefty price tag. Similar pendants and chandeliers I've been eyeing at a few local dealers are also pretty expensive. Decided a DIY was in order. One way to make sure it wouldn't turn out too horrible was to pattern the project after something similar to our current chandelier. The\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/14FgiCZ\"\u003EAuburn Chandelier\u003C\/a\u003E seemed perfect since it shares almost the same simple lines as the one we already have:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: black; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ddQUo6o-D0o\/Ue9LYP13ltI\/AAAAAAAAGOs\/Kwf0WI9pkoc\/s1600\/before-after-chandelier.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ddQUo6o-D0o\/Ue9LYP13ltI\/AAAAAAAAGOs\/Kwf0WI9pkoc\/s1600\/before-after-chandelier.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BCUqtE-yexE\/Ue9On3MgxII\/AAAAAAAAGO4\/goMMFEfiggs\/s1600\/paint-brush.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-BCUqtE-yexE\/Ue9On3MgxII\/AAAAAAAAGO4\/goMMFEfiggs\/s1600\/paint-brush.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWHAT I USED:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Rust-Oleum Ultra Cover in Gold\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1 1\/2\" Wooster Pro Brush (White China Bristle for Oil Paints)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ESandpaper (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EPainter's tape (optional)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWHAT I DID:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. Clean the chandelier. Remove shades and bulbs. Make sure both the light switch and the main circuit breaker are off. Place drop cloth. Open all the windows.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. When it comes to DIY - I'm always trying to find ways to do things the quickest yet best way possible. I need to get it done fast or I get really impatient and then I don't end up finishing it (yes I know, I'm bad). That paired with the fact I have no electrician skills made me decide to paint the piece while still suspended from the ceiling. Because of that, I had to brush paint on instead of spray (way less messy).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E3. I took off the decorative glass balls found on the middle section of each lamp. Since the arms couldn't be taken apart, I had to break the glass to remove them. I wrapped each one in a bag, and hammered into it so the pieces would just fall and collect in the bag- no cleanup and nobody got hurt.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. I attempted to sand the metal but felt it wasn't really necessary\u0026nbsp;so I actually skipped this step - the paint still dried perfect and smooth. You may want to sand if you are working with rust or an extremely shiny surface.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E5. Paint away! The brush I used is amazing! It left absolutely no brush marks when the paint dried. And the paint - I highly recommend as well. I actually like the finish better than the sprays I have used in the past. It dried to a perfect antiqued brass patina. Work with quick long and short strokes - the paint dries super fast. Just one coat did the trick for me. I didn't use a clear top coat - not necessary for this kind of project.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E6. I let the paint dry, then screwed in round clear candelabra bulbs. Initially I wanted to keep the shades, but ended up loving how it looked with the bulbs exposed.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThis project cost less than $30 and I'm really happy with how it turned out!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dhDvmRMsdhE\/Ue9VgAYEM3I\/AAAAAAAAGPM\/xeSv5_9ZPYk\/s1600\/diy-brass-chandelier1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dhDvmRMsdhE\/Ue9VgAYEM3I\/AAAAAAAAGPM\/xeSv5_9ZPYk\/s1600\/diy-brass-chandelier1.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkRorikS6QY\/Ue9Vf-qPOmI\/AAAAAAAAGPI\/rkUKV1Joku8\/s1600\/diy-brass-chandelier2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkRorikS6QY\/Ue9Vf-qPOmI\/AAAAAAAAGPI\/rkUKV1Joku8\/s1600\/diy-brass-chandelier2.jpg\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThoughts?! Thanks for dropping by! ;)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/646207357103610772"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/646207357103610772"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.html","title":"DIY: Vintage Brass Chandelier"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-By05Xeo7qFY\/Ue9FPMGiEzI\/AAAAAAAAGOc\/Ng0DrRSFoLo\/s72-c\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-5987754670049404905"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-18T14:07:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-18T15:10:26.455-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thrifted: Vintage Carafe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHAbEwVDwfE\/UehXaOLRzYI\/AAAAAAAAGMA\/hBX-rFGACDk\/s1600\/IMG_3276.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHAbEwVDwfE\/UehXaOLRzYI\/AAAAAAAAGMA\/hBX-rFGACDk\/s640\/IMG_3276.jpg\" width=\"426\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qv6T7ygcYqg\/UehXeSrTAeI\/AAAAAAAAGMI\/XFepRN_BNBM\/s1600\/IMG_3282.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qv6T7ygcYqg\/UehXeSrTAeI\/AAAAAAAAGMI\/XFepRN_BNBM\/s640\/IMG_3282.jpg\" width=\"426\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI am now itching to have some friends over for a hot chocolate party! Just scored this amazing set at a thrift store. It's a mid-century vintage Colony carafe, and coordinating tumblers. \u0026nbsp;Love it's \u003Ci\u003EJetsons-gone-glam\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;vibe!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFound a similar one on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/99649960\/vintage-mid-century-colony-glass-coffee?ref=sr_gallery_3\u0026amp;ga_search_query=colony+carafe\u0026amp;ga_view_type=gallery\u0026amp;ga_ship_to=US\u0026amp;ga_vintage_rewrite=vintage+colony+carafe\u0026amp;ga_original_query=2\u0026amp;ga_search_type=vintage\"\u003EEtsy\u003C\/a\u003E if you are on the hunt for something just like this! :)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E**PS- UPDATE: I keep on forgetting to mention this. While I enjoy thrifting, safety and health is always a priority. Since most of the items I find are vintage - some from more than 50 years ago, I make sure to do some research with regards to lead and other chemicals that may be present (and not regulated back then).\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EWhen using vintage glassware and dinnerware:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1. Avoid storing liquids for long periods of time (like weeks to months) in containers that may have lead. It can leech into the liquid. Otherwise, it's pretty safe to have a drink or two in a glass that may contain lead. I save most of my vintage ware for special occasions.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E2. Avoid using plates or glasses that have cracks or breaks in them.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E3. When in doubt, buy a lead test kit in the hardware store (very inexpensive).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E4. If you really don't want to risk it, save your pieces for decorative purposes.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EI'm pretty sure you have some vintage goodies inherited from grandma and family members. It's always a good idea to check the condition and composition of your wares.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHope this helps! Thanks for dropping by. :)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5987754670049404905"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5987754670049404905"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/thrifted-vintage-carafe.html","title":"Thrifted: Vintage Carafe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-VHAbEwVDwfE\/UehXaOLRzYI\/AAAAAAAAGMA\/hBX-rFGACDk\/s72-c\/IMG_3276.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2974216698749753654"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-09T15:47:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-09T15:56:56.015-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Thrifted: Tabletop and Decor"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-23uaal22uv0\/UdyTCzZW2cI\/AAAAAAAAGKQ\/HRG14ofHy8o\/s640\/blogger-image-1308924014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-23uaal22uv0\/UdyTCzZW2cI\/AAAAAAAAGKQ\/HRG14ofHy8o\/s640\/blogger-image-1308924014.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELatest home decor scores!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EThrifted:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EBlack vintage dinnerware\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ELarge brass bowl\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003ENate Berkus vase (ok from Target, but on clearance so it's considered thrifted!!)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003EHope you are having a great week so far!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E**Trying out the mobile Blogger app for the first time! Photo and post via my iPhone. Curious to see if it's doable - I'm a little crazy about posts being cohesive in layout and design. ;)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2974216698749753654"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2974216698749753654"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/thrifted-tabletop-and-decor.html","title":"Thrifted: Tabletop and Decor"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/-23uaal22uv0\/UdyTCzZW2cI\/AAAAAAAAGKQ\/HRG14ofHy8o\/s72-c\/blogger-image-1308924014.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2583773240511335594"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-08T21:06:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-23T23:55:08.341-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Home: Dining Nook Update"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A8i3m_wS-q4\/Udt10pZN8PI\/AAAAAAAAGJg\/jdS_Q1JdGH4\/s1600\/DINING-NOOK.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A8i3m_wS-q4\/Udt10pZN8PI\/AAAAAAAAGJg\/jdS_Q1JdGH4\/s1600\/DINING-NOOK.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EIt's been a while since my last home post so I'm sharing what little update we've done to our space. I'm horrible at remembering to take before shots of anything, but I am working hard digging up old photos from our pre-DSLR cameras. Planning on a couple of proper before and after features of every room in our house, but like anything these days - that won't happen for a while. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EA little background on our home: we are living in the same house my hubby was born and raised in. It was built in 1979 and I guess you can classify it as \"ranch style\". We moved in and started cosmetic upgrades in 2008, right before Natalie was born. Five years later, and we are \u003Ci\u003Estill\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;fixing up parts of the home. All I can say is - any total remodel can be completed in a snap if you have an unlimited budget. But for us, we had neither the budget nor the time to do everything at once. Not to mention the irony of designing spaces and weddings - you kinda end up neglecting your own pad! We got the most important stuff out of the way before Natalie arrived: ripped off the wall-to-wall green shag carpet all over the house and replaced it with blonde hardwood ( all done by our uncle Romy!), replaced cabinets in the kitchen, painted walls, replaced appliances and windows...etc.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EJ\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003Eust like every other newlywed out there, it was a bit hard finding our \"couple style\" or marrying two totally different aesthetics. I'm happy to say that after 5 years of marriage we have figured it out ( or \u0026nbsp;maybe hubby has just learned to let me take the reigns!). This house was filled with outdated furniture from top to bottom - left untouched from the early 80's retro glam era. To be honest, I hated it all. I wanted to throw everything away and start from scratch. But, I realized certain things had way too much sentimental value for my hubby and we compromised and kept a few. I have not only learned to like some things that used to make me cringe - I really love them now. Sometimes you just need to mix things up with some fresher pieces to see its potential. I'm actually sad thinking about the items we sold or donated. Most would have been so on-trend right now (aka brass anyone?). If we only had a huge storage space to keep all the \"what ifs and \"maybes\".\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EOver the years I have been collecting bargain finds I'd come across at Target, Home Goods, flea markets, thrift stores, Craigslist, and consignment shops. I prefer buying what I love over time, rather than instantly decorating a space with one trip to Ikea. This house is\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;pretty big for our needs (at the moment) - 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2 living spaces. It's got a very open plan considering its age. There is no formal dining room, so our only eat-in space is a nook in between the kitchen and family rooms.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ELike I said, I will work on a proper before and after post of what this home looked like before all the upgrades, but for now - here is what this nook looked like before and after my current refresh (only revealing a tiny bit since we are still working on the adjacent kitchen!):\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Cgvkgx-J1g\/Udt9Ct9xREI\/AAAAAAAAGJs\/IAkDhQB1FeE\/s1600\/IMG_7424.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7Cgvkgx-J1g\/Udt9Ct9xREI\/AAAAAAAAGJs\/IAkDhQB1FeE\/s400\/IMG_7424.JPG\" width=\"296\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EBEFORE\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EPardon the iPhone photo. The dining table is vintage and the only piece in this space that we kept in place after the remodel. It was my mother-in-laws and has a lot of sentimental value to \u0026nbsp;my hubby. While it all looks fine, it sort of just ended up neglected and whatever bargain finds I'd collect (ghost chairs, Restoration Hardware chairs, World Market banquet - all on sale of course) ended up here. Since this is the first space I look at when I enter the house, it constantly bugs me. I've been wanting to do four things:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E1. Find mid-century modern chairs\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E2. Change out the rug (this one is super old from Target - first rug I ever bought)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E3. Have a custom oval white marble top made to replace the glass, and\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E4. Update the chandelier (not shown, coming soon I hope!)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EWell, I have done 2.5 of all that:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s6VooRuqgQU\/Udt_qUZxQ_I\/AAAAAAAAGJ8\/-F-ZW7BZzaI\/s1600\/IMG_3234.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-s6VooRuqgQU\/Udt_qUZxQ_I\/AAAAAAAAGJ8\/-F-ZW7BZzaI\/s640\/IMG_3234.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;\"\u003EAFTER\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EThe wishbone chairs are amazing reproductions, a Marshall's score. The rug is Threshold from Target - a great affordable alternative to a Beni Ourain rug that I've been lusting for years (it had me at \"stain resistant\"). And the table got a super bargain update with a white lacquer top from..... Ikea! Yeah, no budget for a custom oval marble top at the moment.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003EHubby and I are still debating on whether we like the \"lacquer\" over the glass. I'm leaning towards the white. \u0026nbsp;However we may just keep both and switch them out depending on our moods ;)! What do you think?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003EUPDATE:\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;Here's a photo of our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.html\"\u003Enewly refreshed chandelier\u003C\/a\u003E. It was a quick DIY - make sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/07\/diy-vintage-brass-chandelier.html\"\u003Ethe post\u003C\/a\u003E for details.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkRorikS6QY\/Ue9Vf-qPOmI\/AAAAAAAAGPQ\/vPhT3fRp8fE\/s1600\/diy-brass-chandelier2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xkRorikS6QY\/Ue9Vf-qPOmI\/AAAAAAAAGPQ\/vPhT3fRp8fE\/s640\/diy-brass-chandelier2.jpg\" width=\"512\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003ETake a peek into the other spaces in our home \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/p\/our-home.html\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-N_2f6rzHGTc\/Ubakkl7Sm9I\/AAAAAAAAF-A\/JnyiFfhp70U\/s1600\/JCP-HOME-SALE.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-N_2f6rzHGTc\/Ubakkl7Sm9I\/AAAAAAAAF-A\/JnyiFfhp70U\/s1600\/JCP-HOME-SALE.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1bqD1kv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJCP's\u003C\/a\u003E recent make-over has been exciting to say the least. They've introduced a new logo, updated store interiors, added fresh brands with designer collaborations, and improved quality to their products within the past couple of years. I'm loving their accessible and affordable home collections created by legendary designers.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1bqD1kv\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHappy Chic\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;is \u0026nbsp;Jonathan Adler's line of fun and funky retro-glam home furniture and accents. I've been obsessed with his pottery and lacquered objects since my early years in art school. \u0026nbsp;British designer Sir Terence Conran's \u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/12hqIre\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDesign By Conran\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E is a collection of mid century modern minimalist perfection. Shop a few of my favorite pieces from these two labels - all are currently on sale!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"rs-shopping-widget-36838\"\u003E\u003Cdiv id=\"rs-intro-loader\" style=\"height: 32px; margin: 0 auto; width: 32px;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/rewardstyle\/shopping_loader.gif\" \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"http:\/\/www.currentlyobsessed.me\/js\/easyXDM-2.4.15.118\/easyXDM.min.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003EsetTimeout(function() {var transport = new easyXDM.Socket({remote:\"http:\/\/www.currentlyobsessed.me\/api\/v1\/get_widget?wp=31|Craft+and+Couture|36838\",container: document.getElementById(\"rs-shopping-widget-36838\"),swf: \"http:\/\/www.currentlyobsessed.me\/js\/easyXDM-2.4.15.118\/easyxdm.swf\",onMessage: function(message, origin) {this.container.getElementsByTagName(\"iframe\")[0].style.width = \"100%\";this.container.getElementsByTagName(\"iframe\")[0].style.height = message + \"px\";var d = parent.document.getElementById(\"rs-shopping-widget-36838\");var d_nested = document.getElementById(\"rs-intro-loader\");if (d_nested) {var throwawayNode = d.removeChild(d_nested)};}});}, 1000);\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5121390229917053161"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/5121390229917053161"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/06\/shop-it-vintage-modern-sale-picks-from.html","title":"Shop It: Vintage Modern Sale Picks from JCP"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-N_2f6rzHGTc\/Ubakkl7Sm9I\/AAAAAAAAF-A\/JnyiFfhp70U\/s72-c\/JCP-HOME-SALE.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1888292791015026224"},"published":{"$t":"2013-05-13T19:40:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T18:42:10.918-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Decor DIY: Brass Urchin"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQqgySE2eJ4\/UZGaenFF63I\/AAAAAAAAFuw\/VsKN-GZ_tvc\/s1600\/DIY-URCHIN.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQqgySE2eJ4\/UZGaenFF63I\/AAAAAAAAFuw\/VsKN-GZ_tvc\/s640\/DIY-URCHIN.jpg\" width=\"433\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EBrass Urchins (or starbursts), made popular by designers like Kelly Wearstler and Jonathan Adler, are part of the retro glam trend. They are everywhere these days - invading coffee tables, book shelves, desks, tabletops and even hung up on walls or from the ceiling. I've had my eye on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/YPRp5C\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese\u003C\/a\u003E from Furbish Studio,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/starburst-on-stand\/?pkey=cdecor-accessories\u0026amp;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis \u003C\/a\u003Efrom Williams Sonoma and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/180gvz1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethese\u003C\/a\u003E from Target but couldn't help experimenting on a DIY version. Last Christmas I crafted some urchins out of styrofoam balls and skewers, which worked perfectly as ornaments for the tree. But I wanted something more substantial, so I came up with this version that uses clay. I'm pretty happy with how ours turned out, and at less than $10 for two decorative urchins it was totally worth it! It was so easy - a quick project my four year old and I did together. \u0026nbsp;If you want to add a touch of glam in your space, get a kick out of making things yourself and enjoy saving a few bucks, give this a try!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XOutMBqUAAA\/UZGefNxpcRI\/AAAAAAAAFvI\/mtswm8spWt0\/s1600\/diy-urchin2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-XOutMBqUAAA\/UZGefNxpcRI\/AAAAAAAAFvI\/mtswm8spWt0\/s640\/diy-urchin2.jpg\" width=\"428\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EM A T E R I A L S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;(MAKES 2 6\" URCHINS):\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1 Can gold or brass spray paint\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E2 packs mini wood dowels (I got mine at Michael's)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E1 small square Sculpey oven-bake clay (any color)\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ET I P S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E1.\u0026nbsp;There are different tutorials online, but \u0026nbsp;most of them use either styrofoam or self-hardening clay. While both work just fine, they tend to crumble. My version requires baking the \"sculpture\" in the oven.\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. Toothpicks work as well, but I prefer the blunt ends of these wood dowels.\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Follow the instructions on your clay's packaging, since temperatures and times can vary.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003ES T E P - B Y - S T E P \u0026nbsp; I N S T R U C T I O N S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe allowfullscreen=\"true\" height=\"384\" mozallowfullscreen=\"true\" src=\"http:\/\/files.photosnack.com\/iframejs\/embed.html?hash=pdzhitpu\u0026amp;t=1368498366\" style=\"border: none;\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"true\" width=\"576\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003EM Y \u0026nbsp; D I Y \u0026nbsp; B R A S S \u0026nbsp; U R C H I N S\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJXQ2D57Ppk\/UZGhoTudzmI\/AAAAAAAAFvU\/Wv5BcpWx7iY\/s1600\/diy-urchin3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YJXQ2D57Ppk\/UZGhoTudzmI\/AAAAAAAAFvU\/Wv5BcpWx7iY\/s640\/diy-urchin3.jpg\" width=\"424\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uqU16zmoGME\/UZGiPrlKQWI\/AAAAAAAAFvc\/iKs-H9gNKl4\/s1600\/diy-urchin4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-uqU16zmoGME\/UZGiPrlKQWI\/AAAAAAAAFvc\/iKs-H9gNKl4\/s640\/diy-urchin4.jpg\" width=\"426\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EI can think of a million decorative uses for these little things! How great would they look on a place setting at your next dinner party or wedding? Or how about make a whole lot and turn them into an art installation in your living room wall? I would love to hear how you would use these to decorate your home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003Exoxo,\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003ETherese\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1888292791015026224"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1888292791015026224"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/05\/diy-decor-brass-urchin_13.html","title":"Decor DIY: Brass Urchin"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-OQqgySE2eJ4\/UZGaenFF63I\/AAAAAAAAFuw\/VsKN-GZ_tvc\/s72-c\/DIY-URCHIN.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-620951324912959735"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-25T11:10:00.001-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T18:45:10.415-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Shop It: Our Family Room"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EORvog3KBoY\/UXlsmlETD0I\/AAAAAAAAFlA\/ag4WgA02Q40\/s1600\/home-familyroom.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EORvog3KBoY\/UXlsmlETD0I\/AAAAAAAAFlA\/ag4WgA02Q40\/s1600\/home-familyroom.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EOur family space is filled with lots of neutrals- gray, white, black and touches of brass. Basically, I like decorating our home the same way I dress. The focal points are always our big investments (sofas, rug), then I like to weave in modern vintage finds and DIY projects (desk armoire). I think our style is laid-back luxe. A cozy blend of retro modern and rustic glam, where comfort and style meet in the middle.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESHOP THIS LOOK:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"background: white; height: 430px; margin: 0px auto; width: 470px;\"\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"430px\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"http:\/\/currentlyobsessed.me\/api\/v1\/get_widget?wid=30\u0026amp;blog=Craft+and+Couture\u0026amp;widgetid=24112\" width=\"470px\"\u003E\u003C\/iframe\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/620951324912959735"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/620951324912959735"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/04\/shopt-it-our-family-room.html","title":"Shop It: Our Family Room"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-EORvog3KBoY\/UXlsmlETD0I\/AAAAAAAAFlA\/ag4WgA02Q40\/s72-c\/home-familyroom.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-1166864022414975313"},"published":{"$t":"2013-04-23T16:07:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:45:11.670-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Home: The Family Room"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IXUJ0gVqFTI\/UXb9SzajXSI\/AAAAAAAAFhY\/_nl1Fzl5SJY\/s1600\/home1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IXUJ0gVqFTI\/UXb9SzajXSI\/AAAAAAAAFhY\/_nl1Fzl5SJY\/s1600\/home1.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-diQpuu7auJM\/UXc8Uc97XfI\/AAAAAAAAFjk\/F_tcOfMoXUE\/s1600\/natalie.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-diQpuu7auJM\/UXc8Uc97XfI\/AAAAAAAAFjk\/F_tcOfMoXUE\/s1600\/natalie.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YPoUrYZ8cSA\/UXcApwIi2pI\/AAAAAAAAFh0\/V3gEu22Z26U\/s1600\/home2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YPoUrYZ8cSA\/UXcApwIi2pI\/AAAAAAAAFh0\/V3gEu22Z26U\/s1600\/home2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5UpJ43p5LY\/UXcCQbFthaI\/AAAAAAAAFiE\/GqI7kyfe7co\/s1600\/home3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f5UpJ43p5LY\/UXcCQbFthaI\/AAAAAAAAFiE\/GqI7kyfe7co\/s1600\/home3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5mcrDvG7mQ\/UXcPHrITw-I\/AAAAAAAAFi4\/JDugMq2dPA8\/s1600\/home6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-R5mcrDvG7mQ\/UXcPHrITw-I\/AAAAAAAAFi4\/JDugMq2dPA8\/s1600\/home6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PRktfgnyBJA\/UXc7go8DB-I\/AAAAAAAAFjU\/_ebEay3rZFE\/s1600\/momandnat.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-PRktfgnyBJA\/UXc7go8DB-I\/AAAAAAAAFjU\/_ebEay3rZFE\/s1600\/momandnat.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EMost people consider the kitchen or dining room the center of their home. For us, the family room is our favorite. It's a pretty small space, but we've packed a lot into it. What I love most is how it came together over time. It's filled with vintage heirlooms, thrift store scores, Craigslist finds, Ikea\u0026nbsp;hacks, and a few higher-end pieces. There's a little something for everyone, its comfortable, and it's functional. \u0026nbsp; Natalie has her own little corner where she can craft and color while mom and dad work on the other side of the room. The hubs has his own little office - an armoire with a pull out desk I scored on Craigslist, which I refinished myself into \u0026nbsp;a semi-gloss white. My favorite furniture item has to be the vintage mid century modern marble coffee table, which was another Craigslist score. The items we splurged on were the sofas, which we had custom made. They are over-sized, extra deep, and down-filled - perfect for lounging, reading a book, and watching movies. We all fit comfortably in them, with room to spare. I have to admit - if it was only up to me, the style wouldn't have been my first choice. The hubs had a long list of wants so the quest for the perfect sofa took over 2 years. They've held up so well since we got them - we picked a fabric that repels stains and is a breeze to keep clean. I designed the cushion covers with hidden zippers so they can easily be washed. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDecorative objects that my husband isn't necessarily fond of, I reserve for my own personal space (i.e.\u0026nbsp;my office, closet, or side of the bed), and vice\u0026nbsp;versa. I like creative storage solutions to keep clutter at bay. The vintage coffee table has a clever shelf on the bottom, where we hide remote controls. Natalie's books and toys are stowed away under the TV console, and the hubby's desk can be tucked away and closed off when not in use. The only item I am hoping to change soon is our rug! We've had it since Natalie was born, and I refuse to get anything new because it just hides stains so well. The hunt for the perfect stain-proof, kid-proof rug is still under way..\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003EDesigning personal spaces is always a challenge.\u0026nbsp;When you need to combine different personalities and wants, it can get downright messy. What I like to do first is define the purpose of the area. Then, I like creating a diagram of what everyone has in common in terms of style, color, and needs then start from there.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI'm hoping I'll have time over the next few weeks to take more photos around our home. It's constantly evolving as we all grow together and our needs change. I think it will be fun to look back and see it all!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThanks so much for dropping by!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETherese\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1166864022414975313"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/1166864022414975313"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2013\/04\/our-home-family-room.html","title":"Our Home: The Family Room"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-IXUJ0gVqFTI\/UXb9SzajXSI\/AAAAAAAAFhY\/_nl1Fzl5SJY\/s72-c\/home1.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-3300631069772856380"},"published":{"$t":"2012-10-12T00:43:00.003-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T18:52:42.774-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Zara Home Top Picks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CaGstw7ovVU\/UHe_7spKZvI\/AAAAAAAAFVg\/7yLaXd-Bqdg\/s1600\/ZARA-TOPPICKS.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CaGstw7ovVU\/UHe_7spKZvI\/AAAAAAAAFVg\/7yLaXd-Bqdg\/s1600\/ZARA-TOPPICKS.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFinally! After years of waiting - Zara has finally launched their home collection here in the US! I'm a huge fan of their clothing line and have been lusting over their home goods for so long. Available online only for now, but I'm pretty sure we'll see their stores transform to accommodate Home. I've been on their site since it opened its doors earlier this week. I may or may not have already purchased a handful of items. \u0026nbsp;I would have to say that their tableware collection and accent furniture pieces really stood out the most. Their glassware line is chic and priced for your guiltless shopping pleasure (ps- I tend to collect goblets and tumblers since they can double as vases).\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E1. Geometrics rug (189) \u0026nbsp;- Such a great retro modern print!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E2. Steele leather pillow (89.90) - Metallic leather? Enough said. This would glitz up any living area or bedroom, perfect for the holidays!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E3. Costa throw (59.90) - Neutral stripes on a cozy knit, a must have for any room.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E4. Monocle nest of tables (249) - I'm a sucker for nesting tables, specially in this antiqued gold finish - this pair would be great nestled together or moved apart for convenience.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E5. Harvey vase (59.90) - I collect white glassware and ceramic vases since they look great grouped together. I love the texture and handcrafted look on this one.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E6. Horse wine glass (6.90) - Equestrian chic!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E7. Ellen tumbler (6.90) - Love me some gold in a great print!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E8. Cube wine glass (6.90) - Clean enough for the most modern table, classic enough for the vintage lover.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E9. Bernard napkins (25.90) - I'm eager to add color to my fall and holiday table settings. This stripe print would be the perfect touch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E10. Diablo flatware (3.90 and up) \u0026nbsp;- More like works of art! Clean and sculptural.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E11. Lawrence dinnerware (14.90 and up) - \u0026nbsp;I would love to line a table with every color for my holiday table setting!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E12. Wooster acrylic butler table (sold out) - This had me at acrylic! I love a good butler tray table, this one is clearly fab.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003EFor the whole month of October, shipping is free. Act fast! A few of the items on this list have already sold out!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.zarahome.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ewww.zarahome.com\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3300631069772856380"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/3300631069772856380"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/10\/zara-home-top-picks.html","title":"Zara Home Top Picks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-CaGstw7ovVU\/UHe_7spKZvI\/AAAAAAAAFVg\/7yLaXd-Bqdg\/s72-c\/ZARA-TOPPICKS.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2664289730566275308"},"published":{"$t":"2012-05-06T19:58:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T18:59:11.215-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"My Week In Photos"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RNUY8ArrD8\/T6c1nya6cOI\/AAAAAAAAEz8\/y-BITpvE-O4\/s1600\/807d2344909a11e1be6a12313820455d_7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RNUY8ArrD8\/T6c1nya6cOI\/AAAAAAAAEz8\/y-BITpvE-O4\/s400\/807d2344909a11e1be6a12313820455d_7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI've decided to add a fun new post to this blog each week - a photo dump of my Instagram faves.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EFrom top to bottom:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMy clean desk, calling it an early Friday.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EWeekend bargain finds.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ELove our new gold flatware (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.westelm.com\/\"\u003EWest Elm\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ELots of beautiful light coming into our family room.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPlanning on hosting game night soon.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPretty pink bougainvillea and lots of white.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPerfect peonies at the flower market.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI'll be leaving for a much needed vacation tomorrow, so there will be a flood of travel photos and posts coming soon!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2664289730566275308"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2664289730566275308"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2012\/05\/my-week-in-photos.html","title":"My Week In Photos"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-3RNUY8ArrD8\/T6c1nya6cOI\/AAAAAAAAEz8\/y-BITpvE-O4\/s72-c\/807d2344909a11e1be6a12313820455d_7.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6446627745716312979"},"published":{"$t":"2011-08-08T23:09:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:50:18.311-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Little Spaces: Natalie's Garden"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HvBeUe3YN4\/Tjmiv5vK36I\/AAAAAAAACvY\/g_aoeKP7cYI\/s1600\/IMG_9999.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HvBeUe3YN4\/Tjmiv5vK36I\/AAAAAAAACvY\/g_aoeKP7cYI\/s400\/IMG_9999.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnd....we're back!! I've had a busy past couple of months and the blog posts have surely piled up. Lots of projects are in the works, and I can't wait to share bits and pieces of them in the next few months.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere's something fun and light to start with - Natalie's corner of the house! My little princess' play space is coming along (finally!) with a couple of DIY projects here and there. After two years of neglect, we are slowly transitioning her \"nursery\" into a playroom. The room was never finished since she arrived a bit too early and then we found that having her sleep with us was more practical. Eventually the nursery became a storage room\/walk-in closet and the family's\u0026nbsp;favorite dumping ground. I completely lost it one day when I came home and just couldn't stand all the toys cluttered around our house. Natalie needed her own little nook, where she could learn how to put all her things away.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA few things about the space:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E1. The Grass is always greener....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EOur house was built in 1980, and along with it came deep green wall-to-wall carpeting. The entire first floor has been replaced with light hard wood - however due to time and budgetary constraints, we decided to take on the second floor slowly. Hence, the green carpets.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI'm sure it was amazing back in the day - but \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI wasn't feeling it. After a long and hard decision, we decided to just give the carpet in this room a \u0026nbsp;good deep cleaning and basically live with it till we could move along with renovation plans. Well here's a perfect example of making lemonade when life gives you lemons - or should I say making \"grass\" when life gives you green carpets! The room came together over time and slowly turned into a little vintage + contemporary \"garden\"- inspired play space. Before Natalie was born, I had painted the walls this lovely soft gray hue and had already sewed and installed the yellow drapes. About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a wonderful wall decal kit in the clearance bin at Target - SOLD. It took me five minutes to compose a \"scene\" and stick 'em all up. It's amazing what $5 can do to a room- and to green carpet! It's not just green anymore, now it's \"grass\". The color has really grown on me (pun intended). I actually love how it gives the perfect pop of color and pairs really well with the room's muted scheme. Lesson learned: work the challenge instead of eliminating it - almost anything can work given the right treatment.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2. Get what you want....\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI got these chairs at a super discount store a year ago. They were cute - but not exactly what I wanted. The plastic leather was definitely a breeze to clean up - but it just looked too \"office-y\" and dull for a little girl's room. I had them reupholstered with some leftover fabric from a previous project, painted the legs, and got exactly what I wanted - a comfy cozy chair that was chic enough for \u0026nbsp;mom, yet pretty enough for the princess.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; color: black; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bHNpU4X_bEA\/TjmdGrbpoSI\/AAAAAAAACuA\/0R9E-AR0ZNc\/s1600\/IMG_7954.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-bHNpU4X_bEA\/TjmdGrbpoSI\/AAAAAAAACuA\/0R9E-AR0ZNc\/s320\/IMG_7954.jpg\" style=\"cursor: move;\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E3. Another person's trash......\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA couple of things in her room are reused and re purposed:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe two gray bookcases were featured in a previous \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Epost\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E. \u003C\/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;I painted them and lined them with a moire-type of paper - see more of the before and after \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E. They're the perfect solution for toy storage and display - everything is within Natalie's reach and she can sort all her toys into the fabric bins.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9zMkEWl-sI\/Tb39ZhiVt0I\/AAAAAAAACbo\/SXINcOH_yk4\/s1600\/IMG_8015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9zMkEWl-sI\/Tb39ZhiVt0I\/AAAAAAAACbo\/SXINcOH_yk4\/s320\/IMG_8015.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s1600\/IMG_8024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s320\/IMG_8024.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003Ebookcases before and after\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI wanted to create a little seating area for Natalie. We had two Ikea footstools sitting around the house, so I positioned them side-by-side and created a little banquette sandwiched\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;between the two bookends. Bonus: these footstools can store more toys inside! Large fluffy throw pillows finish off the banquette and are great to lay on the floor for lounging or story time. The play table was a huge bargain from Pottery Barn - on clearance, with additional savings from my Design Trade discount.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe banquette area gives the room a custom \"built-in\" look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-zdA6hNDsg\/TkDG08hsGMI\/AAAAAAAACvk\/RTzWX1PiEfE\/s1600\/ektorp-bromma-footstool__19437_PE104730_S4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u-zdA6hNDsg\/TkDG08hsGMI\/AAAAAAAACvk\/RTzWX1PiEfE\/s320\/ektorp-bromma-footstool__19437_PE104730_S4.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EIkea Ektorp Bromma footstool\/ottoman\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ETo accessorize the space and add more storage, I picked up baskets and old trunks\/makeup cases at thrift stores, flea markets and vintage fairs. I also scored a lovely play tea set, kitchen and food sets, and books. \u0026nbsp; For the artwork - I framed and displayed some of Natalie's own creations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENatalie loves her room and enjoys hosting garden tea parties. It's going to grow with her needs, which is why I had to be thrifty and crafty. I think it can transition from kiddie play space to a tween's bedroom wonderfully without much work!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENatalie's Garden Play Space \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6SLXU2z103Y\/TjmhHGcQ9GI\/AAAAAAAACvA\/XwzSxe_rJwQ\/s1600\/IMG_9987.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6SLXU2z103Y\/TjmhHGcQ9GI\/AAAAAAAACvA\/XwzSxe_rJwQ\/s320\/IMG_9987.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-RTVYaQPssjg\/Tjme_QVoM3I\/AAAAAAAACug\/amk-bzEYtn8\/s1600\/IMG_9975.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NcSm3Xltp0E\/TkHpQmhpm5I\/AAAAAAAACyM\/9NPgRVVCQKw\/s1600\/IMG_9977.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-NcSm3Xltp0E\/TkHpQmhpm5I\/AAAAAAAACyM\/9NPgRVVCQKw\/s320\/IMG_9977.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BVd-7Y2-vzY\/TkHpeTbWS4I\/AAAAAAAACyQ\/o30v7laliQg\/s1600\/IMG_9993.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BVd-7Y2-vzY\/TkHpeTbWS4I\/AAAAAAAACyQ\/o30v7laliQg\/s320\/IMG_9993.jpg\" width=\"213\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMore DIY decor fun on Natalie's corner in the next few months!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6446627745716312979"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6446627745716312979"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/08\/little-spaces-natalies-garden.html","title":"Little Spaces: Natalie's Garden"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0HvBeUe3YN4\/Tjmiv5vK36I\/AAAAAAAACvY\/g_aoeKP7cYI\/s72-c\/IMG_9999.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-2061253049154693273"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-19T14:40:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:06:48.566-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vintage Finds: Lovely Table Surprise"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fvd58bSzhU4\/TdWJD6xTZzI\/AAAAAAAACjw\/jzLoMXSJ8So\/s1600\/IMG_8407.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fvd58bSzhU4\/TdWJD6xTZzI\/AAAAAAAACjw\/jzLoMXSJ8So\/s400\/IMG_8407.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_709789739\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnother lovely vintage find! I am so in love with this table I scored a few months ago during one of my vintage runs. I was like a kid jumping up and down in a candy store when I spotted it from a thousand feet away. I had to have it and told the manager I was purchasing it even before I asked for the tag price. The wonderful thing about it aside from the gorgeous details? It's not just a \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Etable. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAfter examining it, I found out it was hiding something I've been meaning to buy - a sewing machine! That's right - not only would it be a lovely nightstand or dresser... it was also the perfect craft room essential. Up until now I've been \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003Ehand sewing\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E all my projects. Yes, even my Natalie's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2010\/08\/fall-fun-diy-cupcake-costume.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003Ecupcake\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/theresejacintodesign.blogspot.com\/2010\/11\/natalies-custom-chanel-costume.html\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EChanel costumes\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E! Another great thing? It still actually works! Nothing excites me more than something beautiful, vintage, and functional.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_709789740\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI have a little inspiration shoot lined up because of this piece! For now, here's a mini styled backyard shoot featuring a lovely ranunculus arrangement in one of my vintage milk glass vases and silver compote.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESpecial shout out to my brother Will for assisting me with this shoot! :P\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aGfoImIv8pE\/TdWJRVfJ92I\/AAAAAAAACj0\/KQg0S6jTpVI\/s1600\/IMG_8413.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2061253049154693273"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/2061253049154693273"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/05\/vintage-finds-lovely-table-surprise.html","title":"Vintage Finds: Lovely Table Surprise"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-fvd58bSzhU4\/TdWJD6xTZzI\/AAAAAAAACjw\/jzLoMXSJ8So\/s72-c\/IMG_8407.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4209707110379536374"},"published":{"$t":"2011-05-01T18:06:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-12-03T19:51:44.775-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Family Life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nursery Transformation: Bookcase"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s1600\/IMG_8024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s400\/IMG_8024.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI'm in the process of updating my little one's nursery into a playroom. Since Natalie was born, it really hasn't gotten much use. It's taking quite a while because of my jam-packed schedule - I only get to work on it a few hours a week. First on the list was giving a pair of old book cases a fresh new look. I plan on using it for Natalie's books and toy bins.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI planned on a budget makeover. \u0026nbsp;Spending a load of money on a playroom just doesn't make sense - kids grow and outgrow things so quickly! These book cases were practically free and only required a simple sprucing up to give it a designer look.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHere's the before shot of one book case:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9zMkEWl-sI\/Tb39ZhiVt0I\/AAAAAAAACbo\/SXINcOH_yk4\/s1600\/IMG_8015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-N9zMkEWl-sI\/Tb39ZhiVt0I\/AAAAAAAACbo\/SXINcOH_yk4\/s400\/IMG_8015.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;And the after (obviously not styled for the playroom yet):\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s1600\/IMG_8024.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s400\/IMG_8024.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8z7SzgNPuoU\/Tb4Eq7cicGI\/AAAAAAAACb0\/vPbp9IC04A4\/s1600\/IMG_8021.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8z7SzgNPuoU\/Tb4Eq7cicGI\/AAAAAAAACb0\/vPbp9IC04A4\/s400\/IMG_8021.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI used two cans of spray paint in a dove grey color (just a shade or two darker than the wall's). Then to give the piece a little more interest, I covered the backboard with a wonderful moire-type of \"wallpaper\" (adhesive drawer liners - best thing ever!). I'm extremely happy with how it turned out! It's chic and will stand the test of time. It's something that can grow with her needs.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe next project is her play table and chairs- hopefully that will be done this week! More updates soon.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-rKIcQHtDSQw\/TbotdD8VS0I\/AAAAAAAACao\/CLkv8eCFq50\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4209707110379536374"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4209707110379536374"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/05\/nursery-transformation-book-case.html","title":"Nursery Transformation: Bookcase"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jLt8Ymw8YBo\/Tb39mxiyVoI\/AAAAAAAACbw\/cLbgCUDK-d0\/s72-c\/IMG_8024.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4523310472614480041"},"published":{"$t":"2011-04-07T20:09:00.000-07:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:09:01.868-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vintage Finds: White + Gold Vase"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yMLJSMGi_E\/TZ564OHBEKI\/AAAAAAAACWw\/gN4diOXblvg\/s1600\/IMG_0233.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yMLJSMGi_E\/TZ564OHBEKI\/AAAAAAAACWw\/gN4diOXblvg\/s400\/IMG_0233.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA few weeks ago I snagged this gorgeous vase at my local thrift shop. Another little hidden treasure buried under rubble! White glass with gold accents - it had my name written all over it. \u0026nbsp;It's my favorite find so far ( in terms of vases). I also scored a huge find during that trip - will post about that soon, it's currently being cleaned and whipped into shape.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EHappy Thrifty Thursday!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pmeo2FxgS3U\/Ta9XBDZDlTI\/AAAAAAAACX0\/F4ddsY-u2mE\/s1600\/Theresesignature.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"100\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Pmeo2FxgS3U\/Ta9XBDZDlTI\/AAAAAAAACX0\/F4ddsY-u2mE\/s200\/Theresesignature.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4523310472614480041"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4523310472614480041"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/04\/vintage-finds-white-gold-vase.html","title":"Vintage Finds: White + Gold Vase"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0yMLJSMGi_E\/TZ564OHBEKI\/AAAAAAAACWw\/gN4diOXblvg\/s72-c\/IMG_0233.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-4168572300752097375"},"published":{"$t":"2011-02-21T11:20:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:10:43.496-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Serena and Lily Bazaar"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESave the Date: Friday, February 25\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Csup\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003Eth\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/sup\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.serenaandlily.com\/bazaar\" title=\"http:\/\/www.serenaandlily.com\/bazaar\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESerena \u0026amp; Lily’s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBazaar ART Gallery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Co:p\u003E\u003C\/o:p\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003ESix Shopping Days for Unique and One-of-a Kind Artwork\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Garamond; font-size: small;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: Garamond; font-size: 12pt;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMark your calendars! In just a few days, Serena and Lily will be opening their online pop-up shop \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.serenaandlily.com\/bazaar\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe Bazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E. This online-only Art Bazaar will feature one-of-a-kind vintage pieces and include the works of\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAndrzej Michael Karwacki, AJ Oishi, Blair Bradshaw, Bob Stang, among others.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E“Art is an integral part of our design aesthetic; we draw inspiration for our brand from the art that surrounds us. Our\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;began as a way to offer customers the unique decorative items we utilized in our catalogue shoots,” says Serena Dugan, co-founder of Serena \u0026amp; Lily. “By curating an\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:place w:st=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EArt\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placename\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cst1:placename w:st=\"on\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EGallery\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/st1:placename\u003E\u003C\/st1:place\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;online for our next\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E, we have taken the next step in offering our customers unique decorative pieces for all parts of their homes.”\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EIf you're a fan of their products and their casual chic style you'll love this art collection! Prices range from $125 to $3,200 - so there's a price point for every budget. Their online doors open on February 25, and the Bazaar will last six days or until the carefully curated gems sell out.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003EFor more information:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.serenaandlily.com\/bazaar\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe Bazaar\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/serenaandlily\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/serenaandlily\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-04PHtGzgh4Y\/TWK4Eh8N_-I\/AAAAAAAACSo\/2eaoAblgktw\/s1600\/image003.gif\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-04PHtGzgh4Y\/TWK4Eh8N_-I\/AAAAAAAACSo\/2eaoAblgktw\/s200\/image003.gif\" width=\"143\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EDancer in Chair\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E, Janet Ament and Victor DeGesu. Oil on canvas, framed. $2,250\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tH_3AGSaAxg\/TWK4FSIDf6I\/AAAAAAAACSw\/-9dzbYT3gc0\/s1600\/image009.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tH_3AGSaAxg\/TWK4FSIDf6I\/AAAAAAAACSw\/-9dzbYT3gc0\/s200\/image009.jpg\" width=\"130\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EAbstract Squares\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E, Bella. Oil on canvas, framed. $525\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--OR3jwTEZb4\/TWK4FpJsfqI\/AAAAAAAACS0\/inngAXGy2ck\/s1600\/image012.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/--OR3jwTEZb4\/TWK4FpJsfqI\/AAAAAAAACS0\/inngAXGy2ck\/s200\/image012.jpg\" width=\"198\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPop-Ups\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E, Sharon Paster.\u0026nbsp; Oil on canvas and panel. $2,500.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VDxMuwIFehI\/TWK4F9qhXLI\/AAAAAAAACS4\/wqJ500V7qKQ\/s1600\/image015.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"200\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-VDxMuwIFehI\/TWK4F9qhXLI\/AAAAAAAACS4\/wqJ500V7qKQ\/s200\/image015.jpg\" width=\"190\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EPin Drop\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E, Michael Cutlip. Mixed media on panel. $2,800.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GiipJ6IQtYo\/TWK4FOncfLI\/AAAAAAAACSs\/sC7iCOMHFto\/s1600\/image005.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"110\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-GiipJ6IQtYo\/TWK4FOncfLI\/AAAAAAAACSs\/sC7iCOMHFto\/s200\/image005.jpg\" width=\"200\" \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-style: italic; line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003ECruiser #1\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E, Catherine Mackey. Mixed media on panel. $800.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"line-height: 24px;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E*\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4168572300752097375"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/4168572300752097375"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/02\/serena-and-lily-bazaar.html","title":"Serena and Lily Bazaar"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z4I3CeyO02U\/TWK4ELJEzUI\/AAAAAAAACSk\/S4kjWHZ4_lU\/s72-c\/image001.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-6911946071083634282"},"published":{"$t":"2011-02-11T22:11:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:11:55.794-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Valentine's"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-voP4zWmyQnU\/TVYfFZ-bTlI\/AAAAAAAACKQ\/KRF38cqPXno\/s1600\/vintage-label.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"148\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-voP4zWmyQnU\/TVYfFZ-bTlI\/AAAAAAAACKQ\/KRF38cqPXno\/s320\/vintage-label.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_mJZ-M0SNE8\/TVYdbDlavOI\/AAAAAAAACKM\/WzFNGrrhW14\/s1600\/dream-table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_mJZ-M0SNE8\/TVYdbDlavOI\/AAAAAAAACKM\/WzFNGrrhW14\/s640\/dream-table.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EValentine's day is just around the corner! The hubby and I will be celebrating with a simple dinner date in the city. If I had the time, I would have loved to host a romantic vintage dinner for friends and family. Here's what I would have pulled together:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E1. Our \"Love in Watercolor\" arrangements. I'd love to use it in a more traditional-vintage setting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E2. Antique mercury hurricanes from Farmhouse Wares. And lots and lots of candles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E3. Silk organza napkins from Marchesa.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E4. \"Spring Lark\" dinnerware collection from Marchesa.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E5. Gray charger from Marchesa.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E6. French envelope tray from Jayson Home and Garden. The perfect love letter!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E7. Bee pattern tray from Jayson Home and Garden. What's sweeter than honeybees?\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E8. 1950's metal chairs from Drake, at 1stDibs. I fell in love with the chartreuse and the chair's simple yet graceful form.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E9. 1950's gold vermeil and \"capiz\" (mother-of-pearl) dining table from Billy Hayes, at 1stDibs. I'm a big fan of anything capiz- it's from the motherland and is just too darn gorgeous for words.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6911946071083634282"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/6911946071083634282"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/02\/valentines.html","title":"Valentine's"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-voP4zWmyQnU\/TVYfFZ-bTlI\/AAAAAAAACKQ\/KRF38cqPXno\/s72-c\/vintage-label.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-105679717708304914"},"published":{"$t":"2011-02-07T21:16:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:13:07.339-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Shopping"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fashion for the Table: DVF Home"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMpErjYGI\/AAAAAAAACHE\/9qAH9xxNMYI\/s1600\/hbx-modern-art-deco-tablescape-1110-table08-de-29805968.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"312\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMpErjYGI\/AAAAAAAACHE\/9qAH9xxNMYI\/s400\/hbx-modern-art-deco-tablescape-1110-table08-de-29805968.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThis Friday Bloomingdales will be launching the Diane Von Furstenberg Home Collection. I can't wait to see the items in person! A reflection of her ultra glam signature style, it's sure to make a fashionable impression. All the pieces mix-and-match effortlessly. The abstract prints on coasters, plates, and home fabrics were inspired by artist Joan Miro. It's modern and edgy - the perfect balance between inspired retro style and urban sophistication. I'm loving the gold \"Night Collection\" flatware!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVGWVEIyobI\/AAAAAAAACHg\/d5Ffj7A8T9A\/s1600\/125-MIRO_PWR_DESSERT_1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"302\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVGWVEIyobI\/AAAAAAAACHg\/d5Ffj7A8T9A\/s320\/125-MIRO_PWR_DESSERT_1.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMnUm79vI\/AAAAAAAACG4\/S8Djq4noqiQ\/s1600\/dvf1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMnUm79vI\/AAAAAAAACG4\/S8Djq4noqiQ\/s320\/dvf1.jpg\" width=\"252\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMryCqKQI\/AAAAAAAACHU\/cKgjX3fejWE\/s1600\/night.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMryCqKQI\/AAAAAAAACHU\/cKgjX3fejWE\/s320\/night.jpg\" width=\"251\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMn-DAZmI\/AAAAAAAACG8\/Vxyg4VsBzx0\/s1600\/hbx-animal-print-patterns-1110-table05-de.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMn-DAZmI\/AAAAAAAACG8\/Vxyg4VsBzx0\/s320\/hbx-animal-print-patterns-1110-table05-de.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMocyNuJI\/AAAAAAAACHA\/H51HFpQTTQw\/s1600\/hbx-glassware-de.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMocyNuJI\/AAAAAAAACHA\/H51HFpQTTQw\/s320\/hbx-glassware-de.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMp3D2qqI\/AAAAAAAACHI\/g3fcMu1XDZE\/s1600\/hbx-sleek-serving-tray-1110-table04-de-70674791.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"250\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMp3D2qqI\/AAAAAAAACHI\/g3fcMu1XDZE\/s320\/hbx-sleek-serving-tray-1110-table04-de-70674791.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMqKLWREI\/AAAAAAAACHM\/ZjuLZH3JCRs\/s1600\/hbx-yellow-napkin-1110-table06-de-45509086.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMqKLWREI\/AAAAAAAACHM\/ZjuLZH3JCRs\/s320\/hbx-yellow-napkin-1110-table06-de-45509086.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMrdHsQHI\/AAAAAAAACHQ\/pQCzta8PkFA\/s1600\/mashiko.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMrdHsQHI\/AAAAAAAACHQ\/pQCzta8PkFA\/s320\/mashiko.jpg\" width=\"253\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMs29xd9I\/AAAAAAAACHY\/7TD-hh9QTTM\/s1600\/openingnight.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMs29xd9I\/AAAAAAAACHY\/7TD-hh9QTTM\/s320\/openingnight.jpg\" width=\"250\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ECheck out the collection featured in Oprah magazine (Feb '11). Collection available at Bloomingdales and \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dvf.com\/dvf\/browse\/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=cat320016\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDVF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EImages: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.dvf.com\/dvf\/browse\/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=cat320016\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EDVF\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E , \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.housebeautiful.com\/decorating\/table-decor\/diane-von-furstenberg-home-tableware-1110\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EHouse Beautiful\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/105679717708304914"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/105679717708304914"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/02\/fashion-for-table-dvf-home.html","title":"Fashion for the Table: DVF Home"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TVDMpErjYGI\/AAAAAAAACHE\/9qAH9xxNMYI\/s72-c\/hbx-modern-art-deco-tablescape-1110-table08-de-29805968.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-236587031102093792"},"published":{"$t":"2011-01-13T01:11:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:14:14.316-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"In With The New: Organized Office (II)"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS644Gu6lpI\/AAAAAAAAB_k\/nRZM-YvVwmI\/s1600\/IMG_6927_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS644Gu6lpI\/AAAAAAAAB_k\/nRZM-YvVwmI\/s400\/IMG_6927_2.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI am basically a one-woman show. \u0026nbsp;I wear many hats and feel like I magically grow an extra set of arms at times. I have some wonderful helpers during installations and events when I need them, but all of the design and office work is done by me from my home, in my little corner of an office. It's connected to my \"studio\" where I get my hands dirty creating flower arrangements and craft projects. \u0026nbsp;My work space is teeny tiny, a small spot near my kitchen and dining room that is generously bathed in sunlight for most of the day. You've seen the photos of my little nook. It's all-white and clean for a reason. As a designer I need a blank canvas to be able to think freely and without any distractions. I've given it a little update for the new year- some practical and clever organization elements that have maximized every square inch.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS670k31kiI\/AAAAAAAACAA\/4Vwdb_dYxSk\/s320\/IMG_6948.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65CYuc_eI\/AAAAAAAAB_s\/oOuhGMh24T4\/s1600\/IMG_6933.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65CYuc_eI\/AAAAAAAAB_s\/oOuhGMh24T4\/s320\/IMG_6933.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EScored a new chair that was an absolute bargain! Vintage French inspired with natural linen upholstery, double welt detail, \u0026nbsp;caned back and a gorgeous weathered finish. A great accent to my modern white table - and super comfy!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS64wsJV_9I\/AAAAAAAAB_Y\/0JBejNSEB1U\/s1600\/IMG_6919.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS64wsJV_9I\/AAAAAAAAB_Y\/0JBejNSEB1U\/s320\/IMG_6919.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS6416GHD-I\/AAAAAAAAB_g\/GOyy7sQci5w\/s1600\/IMG_6924.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS6416GHD-I\/AAAAAAAAB_g\/GOyy7sQci5w\/s320\/IMG_6924.jpg\" width=\"210\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS64z0BAqQI\/AAAAAAAAB_c\/dVx_mWijZcw\/s1600\/IMG_6920.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"263\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS64z0BAqQI\/AAAAAAAAB_c\/dVx_mWijZcw\/s400\/IMG_6920.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe best way to utilize a small space is to use vertical space-the walls. I created some panels covered in a beautiful cream moire fabric, which will serve as my inspiration boards for pinning up tear sheets, \u0026nbsp;samples and other items. They're sitting on the ledges above my table. I decided not to fasten them to the wall so I could take them with me during client presentations.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65RQhaY3I\/AAAAAAAAB_4\/SHolp-iy96w\/s1600\/IMG_6945.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65RQhaY3I\/AAAAAAAAB_4\/SHolp-iy96w\/s400\/IMG_6945.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EI transformed an old set of drawers into a printer caddy that tucks away underneath my desk. Love how the printer blends seamlessly into the office.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65eBQJtiI\/AAAAAAAAB_8\/pCn0R40oXF0\/s1600\/IMG_6947_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65eBQJtiI\/AAAAAAAAB_8\/pCn0R40oXF0\/s320\/IMG_6947_2.jpg\" width=\"211\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65JFPZBSI\/AAAAAAAAB_0\/ydWOk2lyLeg\/s1600\/IMG_6943.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65JFPZBSI\/AAAAAAAAB_0\/ydWOk2lyLeg\/s320\/IMG_6943.jpg\" width=\"212\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBinders are all-white and labeled neatly. Anyone that's gone to school with me will recognize them- I am using the exact same binders I used, updated with new labels. I had a whole wall of them, one for each of my classes all labeled in a similar way. My drawers have clever fittings, like this ribbon holder that holds them neatly in place while allowing me quick access.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65GRrBtJI\/AAAAAAAAB_w\/uOYgJQftj9o\/s1600\/IMG_6941.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS65GRrBtJI\/AAAAAAAAB_w\/uOYgJQftj9o\/s400\/IMG_6941.jpg\" width=\"264\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAlways need family photos for inspiration! Personalizing a space always makes it more inviting.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ENow, back to work! :)\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/236587031102093792"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/236587031102093792"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/01\/in-with-new-organized-office-ii.html","title":"In With The New: Organized Office (II)"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TS644Gu6lpI\/AAAAAAAAB_k\/nRZM-YvVwmI\/s72-c\/IMG_6927_2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-955261946826005243"},"published":{"$t":"2011-01-09T21:20:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:14:31.266-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"In With The New: Organized Office"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TBE3KpUf0BI\/AAAAAAAAAmw\/fhnJxFVmLTw\/s1600\/IMG_1297.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TBE3KpUf0BI\/AAAAAAAAAmw\/fhnJxFVmLTw\/s320\/IMG_1297.jpg\" width=\"228\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TBEtYyBw8uI\/AAAAAAAAAlo\/pv2GwPhy5HU\/s1600\/IMG_1288.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TBEtYyBw8uI\/AAAAAAAAAlo\/pv2GwPhy5HU\/s320\/IMG_1288.jpg\" width=\"228\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EA peek into \u0026nbsp;my office\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnything new is always exciting to me. I get the same joy out of starting a new year as I do when I shop for a new pair of shoes, come across a great deal on a vintage vase, \u0026nbsp;discover a new hobby, \u0026nbsp;meet a new client, or try out a new shade of lip gloss. There's just something about the \"newness\" of things - the possibilities, the anticipation, the power you have to make it uniquely your own.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe best part about a new year is making it better than the last.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EBefore I tackle anything on my to-do list and get the year rolling, I always take the time to organize my space and start fresh. I am not one who thrives in chaos. The trash is gone, unused items have been donated, and my plan of attack is in place. It's time to shop! First on my shopping list- lots of new chic organization solutions, gadgets, and decor for my office:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqJnjH2V5I\/AAAAAAAAB-s\/NWgTr1hHUTw\/s1600\/img43l.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqJnjH2V5I\/AAAAAAAAB-s\/NWgTr1hHUTw\/s400\/img43l.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMore of\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.westelm.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWest Elm's\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E Lacquer Office Accessories - a must for any chic workspace\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqKd50bXiI\/AAAAAAAAB-w\/HaSJh4NbaxQ\/s1600\/russelandhazel.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqKd50bXiI\/AAAAAAAAB-w\/HaSJh4NbaxQ\/s400\/russelandhazel.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EPretty office accessories from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/russellandhazel.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ERussell+Hazel\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqLNl0STQI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/DYdc_a4F0FM\/s1600\/stanhope+library+ws+home.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqLNl0STQI\/AAAAAAAAB-0\/DYdc_a4F0FM\/s400\/stanhope+library+ws+home.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EA great new home office armoire for my hubby like\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;this one from\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.wshome.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EWilliams-\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003ESonoma\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E Home\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqVoX5MtpI\/AAAAAAAAB_I\/1QaQgYM5lyU\/s1600\/OurClearStorageBoxes_a.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqVoX5MtpI\/AAAAAAAAB_I\/1QaQgYM5lyU\/s400\/OurClearStorageBoxes_a.jpeg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMore plastic boxes for craft essentials from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.containerstore.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe Container Store\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqT3t2D3WI\/AAAAAAAAB_E\/RQz_3i2DPaU\/s1600\/LetterInteriorFileBaroque_x.jpeg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqT3t2D3WI\/AAAAAAAAB_E\/RQz_3i2DPaU\/s400\/LetterInteriorFileBaroque_x.jpeg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EFile folders from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.containerstore.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EThe Container Store\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqM6GkYdKI\/AAAAAAAAB-4\/dmHUrItjNlY\/s1600\/905815_detail-1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqM6GkYdKI\/AAAAAAAAB-4\/dmHUrItjNlY\/s400\/905815_detail-1.jpg\" width=\"398\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EMore magazine files from \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.seejanework.com\/\"\u003ESee Jane Work\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSv8Vu9vkpI\/AAAAAAAAB_Q\/-f3xlKhLnl4\/s1600\/0%252C1425%252Ci%253D239059%2526sz%253D1%252C00.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"228\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSv8Vu9vkpI\/AAAAAAAAB_Q\/-f3xlKhLnl4\/s400\/0%252C1425%252Ci%253D239059%2526sz%253D1%252C00.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAlready purchased and LOVING it - the new office all-in-one printer:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.epson.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EEpson\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E Artisan 725 Arctic Edition\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqRmo05HxI\/AAAAAAAAB-8\/Kij18U4a1xY\/s1600\/madebygirl.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqRmo05HxI\/AAAAAAAAB-8\/Kij18U4a1xY\/s320\/madebygirl.jpg\" width=\"204\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqRocX2jWI\/AAAAAAAAB_A\/IJNX-RKQfOg\/s1600\/WD-2601.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"320\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TSqRocX2jWI\/AAAAAAAAB_A\/IJNX-RKQfOg\/s320\/WD-2601.jpg\" width=\"210\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EModern prints from\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.madebygirl.com\/\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #666666;\"\u003EMade By Girl\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/955261946826005243"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/955261946826005243"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2011\/01\/in-with-new-organized-office.html","title":"In With The New: Organized Office"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TBE3KpUf0BI\/AAAAAAAAAmw\/fhnJxFVmLTw\/s72-c\/IMG_1297.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4354786255709554516.post-8773563963937202433"},"published":{"$t":"2010-12-29T22:40:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2013-07-01T19:15:04.680-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Celebrations"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Interior Design"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Home for the Holidays"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwmjqL8UCI\/AAAAAAAAB9w\/YEAiTvloqgk\/s1600\/IMG_6107.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwmjqL8UCI\/AAAAAAAAB9w\/YEAiTvloqgk\/s400\/IMG_6107.jpg\" width=\"266\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESnippets of our home filled with delightful crafty projects,\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: black;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Eheart warming memories, and sweet treats! Last year's winter white theme was given a little traditional twist. A dash of red here and there mixed with vintage and modern decor creates a holly jolly Christmas setting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhFusiepI\/AAAAAAAAB88\/LvHk8DzuadI\/s1600\/Home+xms1.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"265\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhFusiepI\/AAAAAAAAB88\/LvHk8DzuadI\/s400\/Home+xms1.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhG8VF_mI\/AAAAAAAAB9A\/mtK-IwOt7v4\/s1600\/Home+xms2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhG8VF_mI\/AAAAAAAAB9A\/mtK-IwOt7v4\/s400\/Home+xms2.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhjRKhWrI\/AAAAAAAAB9k\/BjzA60t699E\/s1600\/Home+xms7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhjRKhWrI\/AAAAAAAAB9k\/BjzA60t699E\/s400\/Home+xms7.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EFresh garlands and a douglas fir arrangement greet visitors in the foyer. Thoughtful holiday greetings line our console. White monogrammed s\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Etockings are hung on my office's inspiration wall. \u0026nbsp;A gilded \"noel\" wreath hangs on our\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Ecloset door. Our winter wonderland table setting is the perfect holiday dinner tablescape.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhIqbPWLI\/AAAAAAAAB9E\/AV5KajsVR1A\/s1600\/Home+xms3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhIqbPWLI\/AAAAAAAAB9E\/AV5KajsVR1A\/s400\/Home+xms3.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwrZzxiFHI\/AAAAAAAAB98\/YlVOAjsoues\/s1600\/Home+xms8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwrZzxiFHI\/AAAAAAAAB98\/YlVOAjsoues\/s400\/Home+xms8.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhJ15unJI\/AAAAAAAAB9I\/Jlv47ShWptQ\/s1600\/Home+xms4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhJ15unJI\/AAAAAAAAB9I\/Jlv47ShWptQ\/s400\/Home+xms4.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhMLSky7I\/AAAAAAAAB9M\/Bs209So9oBo\/s1600\/Home+xms5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhMLSky7I\/AAAAAAAAB9M\/Bs209So9oBo\/s400\/Home+xms5.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EOur collection of ornaments. The gold bow with dangling crystals (bottom right) is vintage\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Efrom my mom's\u0026nbsp;holiday collection- which made it here all the way from the Philippines.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EThe glass finials,\u0026nbsp;white reindeer, mirrored ornaments, and turtledoves\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003Eare from my\u0026nbsp;mother -in-law, also all vintage pieces. Recent additions include our family frames, ribbon, and a lot of assorted silver and gold balls that I started collecting 4 years ago.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhD8IaytI\/AAAAAAAAB84\/r6FG-PcF-jg\/s1600\/Home+xms.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhD8IaytI\/AAAAAAAAB84\/r6FG-PcF-jg\/s400\/Home+xms.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwvc9doYzI\/AAAAAAAAB-Q\/rosC4fHqZso\/s1600\/Home+xms9.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"264\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwvc9doYzI\/AAAAAAAAB-Q\/rosC4fHqZso\/s400\/Home+xms9.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ESome of the sweet treats I whipped up in our kitchen. Red velvet cupcakes, fudge brownies with crushed candy cane, and some cookies for Santa (a family project).\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: justify;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhNaTXq4I\/AAAAAAAAB9Q\/_Yz46qPiO7c\/s1600\/Home+xms6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwhNaTXq4I\/AAAAAAAAB9Q\/_Yz46qPiO7c\/s400\/Home+xms6.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003EAnd......The last two TJD flower arrangements for 2010 delivered on Christmas eve!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8773563963937202433"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/4354786255709554516\/posts\/default\/8773563963937202433"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.craftandcouture.com\/2010\/12\/home-for-holidays.html","title":"Our Home for the Holidays"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Therese Jacinto"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/14991151250278261071"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"25","height":"32","src":"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CmBMLXSefa4\/U5-_LMdFlPI\/AAAAAAAAHQg\/d-wwfiIPb38\/s1600\/STRIPES.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_-D1-WDt95Ck\/TRwmjqL8UCI\/AAAAAAAAB9w\/YEAiTvloqgk\/s72-c\/IMG_6107.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});