Danvers Design Show Sneak Peek ...

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsNbuELOOspqA3MeMpOd7lrbNdsr3lad-63pM_QyBIssLhNQYuqhf-X5TYwpdabU94UNTfAhSFLfGXoF0-_9lzwqKX9Gu_reU_cxFfH4D1GLXJ8tavXOdUe7LnUksuQj42a81MQvPL0M/s1600/yellowdragonflyfabric.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488424202570747362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrsNbuELOOspqA3MeMpOd7lrbNdsr3lad-63pM_QyBIssLhNQYuqhf-X5TYwpdabU94UNTfAhSFLfGXoF0-_9lzwqKX9Gu_reU_cxFfH4D1GLXJ8tavXOdUe7LnUksuQj42a81MQvPL0M/s320/yellowdragonflyfabric.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 266px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLY4Z9WKu04KR4cbg_lGFBmUosxWaLkcAWISCJgsEfOhcgr7TeghA-3PxvGFVJ9PS4yPDwoKbrTdAAbyaODbpyxUGJWflM0TFYHBGxs-zERnQfyYqNV7zn79wiW4F3gOmMfZw-64gtZg/s1600/tabrizFO.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488422014958759298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBLY4Z9WKu04KR4cbg_lGFBmUosxWaLkcAWISCJgsEfOhcgr7TeghA-3PxvGFVJ9PS4yPDwoKbrTdAAbyaODbpyxUGJWflM0TFYHBGxs-zERnQfyYqNV7zn79wiW4F3gOmMfZw-64gtZg/s400/tabrizFO.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 333px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzPgzKwEF8PRrjBmU3_AgH5bB8yByXz78GhvSjFibyRGlEYk4Sxatp4_KBQETlRVdhPnhZCC1kBrdt0ayMcOVTx-go9JywLrOw1BfWyFrdrKFKfb3CnLsbYyoctpUVc2o7yPXF4vqdos/s1600/leopardfabric.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKeUBHqWtVubh_DvxNUsUWGmLmLjZezE-aWlWtMuyLnBOKnZV42K53Zb-yZhBpyvqHFgvjKioOqZ4yBWzHajBXgvGu5PmT6j62UZ-MQzsIAidb9yLcgHEp5Oy2wlg0fXaRZwsr2WzhT0/s1600/multicolorfabric.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488425551358171730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOKeUBHqWtVubh_DvxNUsUWGmLmLjZezE-aWlWtMuyLnBOKnZV42K53Zb-yZhBpyvqHFgvjKioOqZ4yBWzHajBXgvGu5PmT6j62UZ-MQzsIAidb9yLcgHEp5Oy2wlg0fXaRZwsr2WzhT0/s320/multicolorfabric.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 281px;" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />In less than two weeks, I will be participating in a summer design show to benefit the <a href="http://www.danvershistory.org/index.html">Danvers Historical Society</a> (above are a few pics from my design board). The event, <a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">Reflecting on Danvers History through Interior Design</a>, is scheduled for July 11th through August 1st. General admission is just $10 per person<br />at the door ($8 for DHS members) with the<br />exception of special events that include:<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Preview Party at Tapley Memorial Hall, Danvers<br />Saturday, July 10th from 6:30pm to 9pm<br />Tickets $55 members, $65 not-yet members<br />{<a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">click here</a> for ticket reservation info}<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><br />There will be food, signature drinks, live music,<br />and dancing under the stars along with a first look<br />at the thirteen designer vignettes at Tapley Hall.</span><br /><br /></span><br /></span></span><a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/weddings.html" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488440969287049186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkRY_54IXFEYI7hBkXna1TZkPHAeo2Am3quX528r7n-dSXtbt2VMVV_fWQR_BK40rJQUniYlDuy7Xx1VpVcHL24awtxUs4hyphenhyphenj1VdePSwiYQ_xOS4F87fmWNiyvhISZOMim2LgC5vR4-s/s400/glenmagna.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 242px;" /></a><a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/weddings.html"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">photo from Glen Magna website</span></span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Historical Lecture, Lunch and Garden Tour<br />at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/index.html">Glen Magna Farms</a>, Danvers<br />plus view designer vignettes at Tapley Hall<br />Friday, July 16th at 11am<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Tickets $40 members, $50 not-yet members<br />{<a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">click here</a> for ticket reservation info}</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Meet the Designers High Tea at <a href="http://www.glenmagnafarms.org/index.html">Glen Magna Farms</a><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >plus view designer vignettes at Tapley Hall<br />Wednesday, July 21st at 4pm<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" >Tickets $30 members, $40 not-yet members<br />{<a href="http://eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=DHS">click here</a> for ticket reservation info}</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br /><br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j1w11lISqLdvkN68B1fMObYtzxjP9Jm1NjUFURzigtcTQ8s2O3K03inhjtKjS3DJ7jxacpE9wHDqkjuNOiVqDitNE0y5x9SpsXzr5MGRnhAs9-oIZPo33RUvqVM9-RfML8X5KCRrukU/s1600/danversshowhouse.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488441559053712402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6j1w11lISqLdvkN68B1fMObYtzxjP9Jm1NjUFURzigtcTQ8s2O3K03inhjtKjS3DJ7jxacpE9wHDqkjuNOiVqDitNE0y5x9SpsXzr5MGRnhAs9-oIZPo33RUvqVM9-RfML8X5KCRrukU/s400/danversshowhouse.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 218px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">This will be a fun summer event so mark your calendars! There will even be a designer boutique at the Page House next door to Tapley Hall in case you are in the mood to shop. I would love to see some familiar faces at the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Preview Party</span> on the 10th<br />or <span style="font-weight: bold;">Designer Tea</span> on the 21st so please<br />let me know if you can attend : )<br /><br />While traveling to Danvers to prepare for the show,<br />I have noticed a couple of interesting spots. If you attend the show early in the day, check out<br /><a href="http://www.dailyharvestcafe.com/">Daily Harvest Cafe</a> on High Street for a quick cup of coffee or a light lunch. If you attend later in the afternoon,<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><a href="http://www.9elm.com/">9 Elm American Bistro</a> is right around the corner and serves dinner, dessert and drinks.<br /><br />Check back later for more<br />design show updates!<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></div>

Danvers Design Show Sneak Peek ...

In less than two weeks, I will be participating in a summer design show to benefit the Danvers Historical Society (above are a few pics fro...

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Small change ... big difference

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFBlZ3z5zkjT-mmtvJMq3k83zeFIXV4P_QnsV78XLxC-l2M7KEY_ME21e7HdKJwr6uIztv5bQ9YWh_GTtZ-xfGyCrjPzJuAaBT7oD-0ttsf8nM95eQzkxpxoOefnffDTDEjXDJPESn2Y/s1600/benchafter.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407416463408010466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGFBlZ3z5zkjT-mmtvJMq3k83zeFIXV4P_QnsV78XLxC-l2M7KEY_ME21e7HdKJwr6uIztv5bQ9YWh_GTtZ-xfGyCrjPzJuAaBT7oD-0ttsf8nM95eQzkxpxoOefnffDTDEjXDJPESn2Y/s400/benchafter.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">This sassy little bench is a huge improvement from ...</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSUZflF2ljsbiZsfi9AagoHnEq6vHaHUFRODN1mSxrvBGOz66egpPBi5PMa4TvfdX7lgEmR0RUuwMGn1sfrZIsUFO2WrAWjzb9GQ7g75bgns0sK2DxzWPGtWoOQa5Z3UhV5cr2D9-zX0/s1600/benchbefore.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407416458681940514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSUZflF2ljsbiZsfi9AagoHnEq6vHaHUFRODN1mSxrvBGOz66egpPBi5PMa4TvfdX7lgEmR0RUuwMGn1sfrZIsUFO2WrAWjzb9GQ7g75bgns0sK2DxzWPGtWoOQa5Z3UhV5cr2D9-zX0/s400/benchbefore.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">its previous forlorn state (what was I thinking??)</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />G</span><span style="font-size:130%;">etting ready for company is a great motivator for many of us to freshen up our living spaces. There is nothing like hosting a party for a couple dozen guests to want to start all over again somewhere (or everywhere!) With the holiday season just around the corner, I thought I’d share some great before and afters from my client files that show how easy it is to make a big difference by changing a few things.<br /><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO2INBEu2ZoPfvTqOfkZjQRHgOUMoIrfbQEzW0JIITM4lFGQ-zFYHSX4e28sBGwrMmoqgh8h_x2K5TAEogDSCU-K_R2RHHy2K-PWOW3RfDpbHKnp09ZjD71JIMIuy2phMsgJg-Ok2-p4/s1600/kitchenb4PS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407418215882768098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO2INBEu2ZoPfvTqOfkZjQRHgOUMoIrfbQEzW0JIITM4lFGQ-zFYHSX4e28sBGwrMmoqgh8h_x2K5TAEogDSCU-K_R2RHHy2K-PWOW3RfDpbHKnp09ZjD71JIMIuy2phMsgJg-Ok2-p4/s400/kitchenb4PS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />The main flaw in this good-size kitchen </span><span style="font-size:130%;">was a domineering set of outdated cabinets. Newer black appliances stuck out next to the lighter oak of the woodwork. My clients, anticipating a future renovation, wanted to spiff it up in the meantime.</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLM7_j8bT4U2DihG8YcTQ8S_Lr3UMM7FlSSzvgdhRzhiXkYXaPi2IN-TDshoQ3PTlLoWTuCCpMe0Qrq5hy2O-lncvFDMMVsVorFM_B7ue1TSwwMw7pAmSBU2Edbek4C9wT7vCgUFgelkg/s1600/kitchenafterPS.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407418219847393442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLM7_j8bT4U2DihG8YcTQ8S_Lr3UMM7FlSSzvgdhRzhiXkYXaPi2IN-TDshoQ3PTlLoWTuCCpMe0Qrq5hy2O-lncvFDMMVsVorFM_B7ue1TSwwMw7pAmSBU2Edbek4C9wT7vCgUFgelkg/s400/kitchenafterPS.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />By painting the long line of upper cabinets a light creamy yellow (closer to the wall color) they are not as heavy and boxy-looking as before. The bottom cabinets got a fresh coat of a bright colonial blue (self-priming <a href="http://benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fh_findproducts&cachebuster=Mon%20Nov%2023%2018:36:34%20EST%202009">Aura</a> paint from Benjamin Moore did the trick) which is similar in tone to the black of the dishwasher and oven, helping them recede into the background. Shiny new hardware and a pretty toile fabric at each window helps to update this kitchen from “I am living with this</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> to </span><span style="font-size:130%;">“</span><span style="font-size:130%;">I am loving this.</span><span style="font-size:130%;">”</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> Even the vintage stove top looks stylish now, as does the red sink (blue, red and yellow are a great, primary color combination).<br /></span></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXpFdk7pklICmqUNdTtW-LnV4cKQ7wbPS2i2qIa-3yuKyWh6EXkccXFiGMaTD9_f4aIPiB6rp5HBEf3PcQVvmiYJ1EPhaZLS9RPkx7L9a56WlqsY-ggEDs-OzAmoB31R73W_oKiqB1yI/s1600/roomb4CF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407416455081921650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFXpFdk7pklICmqUNdTtW-LnV4cKQ7wbPS2i2qIa-3yuKyWh6EXkccXFiGMaTD9_f4aIPiB6rp5HBEf3PcQVvmiYJ1EPhaZLS9RPkx7L9a56WlqsY-ggEDs-OzAmoB31R73W_oKiqB1yI/s400/roomb4CF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 367px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">The homeowner of this family room addition was looking for a pop of color. Her collection of red and blue glassware inspired my suggestion to define the space above the built-in bookcases with a deep, rich red. To get her visually on board, I provided a computer mock-up of the space with the new color ...</span><br /><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GyEI9R4d1rVvNVTFKU-C48BeBUUVr1D3mM_CYOpLWkkCf8wt4oNypOh-5xgc8-ST-0LEYtUif5-P9PV-zszl-_Bdnj0tR-vNKrj8-FPXz8reH4Gf-yAbRZX7q1BLsGML6_ci7HGKUsI/s1600/redwallideaCF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407449092979092178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GyEI9R4d1rVvNVTFKU-C48BeBUUVr1D3mM_CYOpLWkkCf8wt4oNypOh-5xgc8-ST-0LEYtUif5-P9PV-zszl-_Bdnj0tR-vNKrj8-FPXz8reH4Gf-yAbRZX7q1BLsGML6_ci7HGKUsI/s320/redwallideaCF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 305px;" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfAH6bwlEejTb3Aa1WyKc-PYx-bcvKAuZzLawPYSo2qu5YRUJHy4ObZiYAywZCF6rXw69UQijNZ61YuFzkyk1KI4mtiQzruOlLqdnncyYQsPDONPWjE5nqytyOgp6ZV9Xwfnd9pvLtT0/s1600/redwallCF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407448787753416050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJfAH6bwlEejTb3Aa1WyKc-PYx-bcvKAuZzLawPYSo2qu5YRUJHy4ObZiYAywZCF6rXw69UQijNZ61YuFzkyk1KI4mtiQzruOlLqdnncyYQsPDONPWjE5nqytyOgp6ZV9Xwfnd9pvLtT0/s400/redwallCF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Here is the newly painted space which is pretty close to the visual I provided. With Thanksgiving company coming, we did a furniture shop to find the new sofa, chair-and-a-half and ottoman pictured in the after shot above (and at the store below).</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEph3c1AnKVp8d9_lwTnUKnLkIvUh3IzWecaEkdfh1V6w1xzdBUD4Oxng_pSAPHNQgR29DA7t-huN_e437PcgMjgy3HehZ-eRzaow5Gtul-fgiVy8OVRvfAtOI_bYRHhkJLuddrQoXFLw/s1600/chairandahalfCF.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407451994326373202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEph3c1AnKVp8d9_lwTnUKnLkIvUh3IzWecaEkdfh1V6w1xzdBUD4Oxng_pSAPHNQgR29DA7t-huN_e437PcgMjgy3HehZ-eRzaow5Gtul-fgiVy8OVRvfAtOI_bYRHhkJLuddrQoXFLw/s400/chairandahalfCF.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">A chair-and-a-half is one of my favorite must-have pieces. It is perfect for curling up with a good book or snuggling with a little one to read a story. Two adults could also share the space (if they are in the mood, that is!) I actually have one of these love seats of my own that will be </span><span style="font-size:130%;">re-invented soon (it has undergone one-too-many transformations into a fort over the past few years). Check back around Christmas (?!?) to see my <span style="font-weight: bold;">master bedroom relocation,</span> which is where my favorite chair will be placed (out of harms way!)<br /><br />Here is my soon-to-be-new master before ...<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY-vBr4udURFAeTKWHxymzh7U1Fb4wmVzm6h1TeCX7EPKyHrNPou2BpDPaka7p6_ex2lIZGTEiIqR8ImgPVDvf3P6lupQQEuJGa3_MgHI4YJxpnj4PyXKC7DQnp9gtQm61EU3x-uSlzM/s1600/masterphase1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407467552904754066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBY-vBr4udURFAeTKWHxymzh7U1Fb4wmVzm6h1TeCX7EPKyHrNPou2BpDPaka7p6_ex2lIZGTEiIqR8ImgPVDvf3P6lupQQEuJGa3_MgHI4YJxpnj4PyXKC7DQnp9gtQm61EU3x-uSlzM/s400/masterphase1.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">And here it is just about ready to be insulated ...<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-fsbh41LU-uc_ByJdJ8e7Xetz02fS828On0AiQwxjI6areI6_j7pKHGJ9OIXiMxzsXTsKA-ZFfzWkHBx0F_XaAFzbsKfUbNdnzUmPXsc37wj79mhJefhYR4ymVq2wgy472vGeprJBNU/s1600/masterphase2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5407469961658527746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd-fsbh41LU-uc_ByJdJ8e7Xetz02fS828On0AiQwxjI6areI6_j7pKHGJ9OIXiMxzsXTsKA-ZFfzWkHBx0F_XaAFzbsKfUbNdnzUmPXsc37wj79mhJefhYR4ymVq2wgy472vGeprJBNU/s400/masterphase2.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;"><br />A note of warning to all of you out there lusting after old homes ... my husband and I fell in love with this 100-year old fixer upper, I think mostly for the “before and after” potential that we saw in it. If I had my chance to do it again, I would have bought it <span style="font-style: italic;">before</span> having kids (not with 3 toddlers and a baby on the way, again what were we thinking???). Fixing it up with four little ones under foot hasn’t been the we-can-do-it adventure I hoped for! Although when this Cinderella-before-the-ball house is finished, I am sure we will forget all of the blood/sweat/tears/money that we poured into this renovation-without-end. Until then, I will have plenty of before-and-after-content to share with all of you : )</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></div>

Small change ... big difference

This sassy little bench is a huge improvement from ... its previous forlorn state (what was I thinking??) G etting ready for company is a gr...

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