tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36408156362294345812024-03-04T22:09:35.451-08:00Pearl DistrictVicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-46183868148925524592011-05-28T23:58:00.000-07:002011-05-28T23:58:17.004-07:00Remembering a Miracle....<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, May 27th was 5 years since the car accident.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was about 5 pm, I was picking up friends, and we were heading out to a Music Festival in the Seattle area.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">As I came to pick up Diana, I cracked my window and yelled "Diana hurry up!" As I was yelling the phrase, she was coming up to the back passenger door on drivers (my) side. She than stopped, and went to the other side. I wondered why.. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> It was dark, and rainy. Not the best driving conditions. I changed my mind about which route to take and went off the road into a graveled shoulder, prepared to make a U-turn. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Technically U-turns are legal in Washington, unless it states otherwise, and unless there are double lines dividing the traffic. I didn't take that into consideration and went ahead to make the u-turn. I was certain that there were no cars. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The next thing I know, I hear sirens. I look up, my roof is like an accordion. I block out. I than feel someone is trying to unbuckle me, I try to help them. It was so weird...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The paramedics got me down on a stretcher and started asking me questions; my name, last name, spelling, address, and where I worked. I answered, very slowly, taking deep breaths. I still didn't know what was happening. It was like a dream. I clearly remember one of the men asking me questions to keep me conscious. For the longest time, his voice, and the phrase he repeated stayed in my head. Playing over and over again. For months...."stay with me, Vicky, stay with me."</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">To my understanding, they called out Life Flight to get me to Emmanuel, the #1 Trauma Center. After talking to me, they thought I was in better shape than they originally though, so they put me in an ambulance. On our way to Emmanuel, my blood pressure was falling, FAST. That is when they raced me to SW Washington Medical Center. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Turns out, I had broken ribs, 5, and 7, on each side. The ribs punctured my lungs, making it difficult to breathe, and that is where I lost quite a bit of blood. My pelvic bones where broken in a few places, a crack in the spine, ruptured spleen and a tear in bladder. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">After the sirens, next thing I hear is my Daddy, telling me that everything is going to be ok, that I was in a little car accident, that they were going to fix me. I didn't understand. "What is going on?", I thought.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The next day, it was Sunday, with family by my side. I had a neck brace and was unable to move. The docs where sure I had a broken neck, arms and most likely legs. I guess they couldn't see on the MRI since I was so swollen.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">When Diana came to visit me, we figured out why she sat on the other side of the car. She said that I told her to go on the other side, I know that I did not tell her that. It was God. If she was sitting behind me, I don't know if she would have been amongst us! Diana! God loves you so much! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> I was in the ICU for 6 days, had my chest tubes taken out a few days later, had a pelvic surgery the 12th of June and on Wednesday, June 14th I came home! I was in a wheelchair till my pelvic brace came off, on July 28th. My last surgery!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was amazing at how many people visited me! I had my dear friends by my side every day, including my than boyfriend Peter, and amazing friend, Oksana, who was a RNA in training! She took such great care of me! I got feet massages, and she even washed my hair! :) Not to mention styling :) lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I want to thank everyone, from the bottom of my heart, for the cards, flowers, cookies, teddy bears, and all the encouraging words! It lifted my spirits so much! I was especially touched when people that i barely knew, took the time out of their busy lives and came to encourage, comfort and bless.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also My dearest mommy! Thank you so much for being there for me! I am so sorry for causing you so much tears and heart ache! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">My dear cousin Irina made this amazing poster for me! Everyone was so generous! By the time I was able to drive, there was over $1,700!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am so grateful, and will always be to God Almighty, the creator of the Heavens and the earth, the Lord of all seen and unseen. My Jesus, my Savior. It is not my life, it is His. He breathed life into me a second time. He was there to prove everyone wrong. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">You know, I though miracles were for back in the day Bible times. I never imagined that I would ever be the subject of a miracle! I have seen it, lived through it, and live it. My life is a miracle :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">After that, with family and amazing friends who were by my side, I successfully completed physical therapy and was back to normal :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please forgive me for such a long post! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish I had pictures of everyone that came to visit me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope and pray that this post inspired you in some way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">May His blessings always be upon you!</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-39768769307410076522011-05-20T15:56:00.000-07:002011-05-20T15:56:35.724-07:00Missed you!<div style="text-align: center;">I have missed you dear blog land!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been pretty crazy around here!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My now 6th month old is not sleeping so much during the day, and almost 3 year old is...well...a 3 year old :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Seems like my days are filled with laundry, washing dishes, cooking, cleaning, and than all over again! lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been trying to figure out what to do with my life,,,,besides being a mother and a wife, of-course!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm one of those late bloomers, thinking what I want to accomplish this year; which many of you have done that before the new year, and possibly already accomplished!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My home has been changed up a bit over the past month. I'm hoping to post our new dining room table (which I LOVE) Sam's room, and a few little spots around our home :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides all that laundry and cleaning, I have been networking with local women here in Portland :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Networking and connecting has always been my passion, plus, it's great to get out!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm enjoying the weather as much as I can, they say it's going to rain all next week here in the North West! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's good for our gardens though :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Many blessings!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-40776102933618583742011-04-22T00:24:00.000-07:002011-04-22T00:24:41.512-07:00Happy Easter!<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter Dear Friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">image via <a href="http://jeannewinters.blogspot.com/2009/03/jesus-easter-eggs.html">Jeanne Winters Blog</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Easter is the most important holiday for us :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's definitely not about the Easter Bunny! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's when Jesus died for our sins, and resureccted to give us life :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's so amazing that He has done that for you and I.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cannot fully comprehend His love for us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">So many times I hurt Him in so many ways! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yet He still calls me His child.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I feel honored, and so blessed, to be loved and cared for by the God of the Universe.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This film is so amazing in capturing the glimpse of what had happened.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">What does Easter mean to you?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Easter :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">May the resurrected Jesus, resurrect in your heart :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-24078501182387288232011-04-12T01:55:00.000-07:002011-04-12T01:57:43.012-07:00Chair Re-DO<div style="text-align: center;">First off, I want to apalojize to all my readers about my inconsistency.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This whole blogging thing is really hard!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I seriously don't know how ya'll do it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We had a few chairs that my sonny decided to poke through with a fork after dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It took me a while to start the project, so they were like this for a few weeks..</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I unscrewed the cushion and ripped off the vinyl. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Hubby did all the work :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">He used a blow dryer to help with the stretching.<br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have never seen anyone do that before. I guess it helped with stretching?</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> After we were done stapling, we cut off the excess vinyl.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">With the finished product looking like this.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I will try my best to post more.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am really working on time management around here.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has been very challaging.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm always everywhere, thrifting, shopping, play-dates, meetings, at a friends, at sisters...oh the list goes on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What helped you manage your time?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your week is off to a great start!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-59057504661304496972011-03-23T17:29:00.000-07:002011-03-23T17:29:12.449-07:00Top of a Piano III<div style="text-align: center;">Update on the piano.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have no mirror now :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">*tear*</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My little nephew threw a ball and it happen to hit the mirror. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It fell, scratched my floors, and broke a few little mirrors. :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wonder if I could find little replacement mirrors that are about 1" in diameter?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I did add a few little details to the top</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A cute little star fish and a little bird cage that I got at a thrift shop for $1.29 </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(I'm planing on spray painting it white and distressing it a little) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">But I don't know if I'll ever be able to replace the mirror</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I fell in love with it</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now I'm so heartbroken!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now the picture frame looks like it doesn't belong there...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess it's a never-ending journey ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I like it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-18738411070095655202011-03-17T07:00:00.000-07:002011-03-17T07:00:04.546-07:00My New Topiary Trees :)<div style="text-align: center;">Some of you already know about my love for Topiary Trees :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You can read my inspirational post <a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/01/topiary-trees-in-kitchen.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was really looking forward to buying real trees.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">They are spendy, and I'm afraid of loosing them :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">One day I was at Marshals, and bought a pair of these beauties :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The pots are beautiful, but I think they blend in with the back splash a little too much. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe some white paint, and a little distress will do the trick?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think?</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Lovely and Creative Jen, over at <a href="http://www.scissorsandspatulas.com/2011/02/ballard-inspired-boxwood-topiaries.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ScissorsSpatulas+%28Scissors+%26amp%3B+Spatulas%29">Scissors & Spatulas</a> had an amazing tutorial on Topiary Trees!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish I had found the items she used! I guess I'll find them when I at least expect them! lol</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">But for now, I'll enjoy my great find at Marshall's for only $12.99 each! :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">There is not a chance that they will die on me!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Just in case you were wondering, the plaque above was given to me by a dear friend on my Birthday :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Christ is the head of this home,</div><div style="text-align: center;">the unseen Guest of every meal.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">:)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It will always be cherished.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And so will His presence :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-56557846393068253742011-03-15T02:24:00.000-07:002011-03-15T02:24:30.945-07:00A Little Bit of Spring!<div style="text-align: center;">March 20th is the official first day of Spring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cannot wait till we see change in weather!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm looking forward to long weeks of sunshine and streets filled with tree blossoms!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hear it's already happening is some places.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Unfortunately not here in the Northwest!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's rainy and gloomy :(</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Although we do get a little bit of sunshine here and there.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Which I am very thankful for :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since we don't have any budding trees around here just yet.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to have something that reminds me of Spring, of the coming Spring!!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">(Sorry for the bad quality of the pic, I just noticed! U could tell that I'm an amateur!) lol</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Have a great day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-24936793704766395692011-03-14T02:02:00.000-07:002011-03-14T02:04:56.510-07:00Top of Piano {Before and After}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX7AXry6TMgPxaW7Tr5Bm5N7HQa8Du2DExX3V-2uL_jBrm9ajZ3YvSqD6T-A8cY_OeVKwLKVfwM4FK2Zts11j849025ufoEeG-Y4QGcUsk0m2-QiO8lIhNbAOIROEofKWwmJEGxbqiPgc/s1600/Untitled.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What was the point of my Top of Piano Post?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ah....to show you how it was and how it is now.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cannot believe I forgot to show you a before!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Silly Me!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The before is how it looked like for the past 2 years! :O </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sorry about the poor quality pictures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The before shot was taken with a point and shoot, and the after was taken by a Cannon SLR.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yes, you got that right.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can now see how "good" I am with a camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now that I look at it, there is not much of a difference.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe I should repaint the piano?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dare not to ask my husband!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">he he:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope Ya'll had a fabulous weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-77969223106866915702011-03-10T01:55:00.000-08:002011-03-14T02:09:28.037-07:00Top of a Piano II<div style="text-align: center;">Hello Everyone!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sorry I haven't been posting regularly lately!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm still getting used to my hubbies work schedule and juggling everything from kids to dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Y'all mom's know what I'm talking about ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well....aside from working on my spirituality and trying to organize my life a bit, I was working on my piano display.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Working....that sounds like so much work. lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It wasn't.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's a matter of the right accessories.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So here it is :)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you remember from the <a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/top-of-piano.html">inspirational post</a>, this is the piano that I refinished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know what I was thinking.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seriously.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's totally out of tune now</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After reading and researching AFTER i refinished it, I found out that pianos are suppose to be sanded down by hand ONLY.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By using the electric sander, I guess I messed up all the chords inside :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No wonder musical pieces sound so much different now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At least it looks ok. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It wasn't much lighter though.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted it to match the floors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">WHAT??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yea.....I was pretty "matchy-matchy" type of gal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are the close ups :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Favorite :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Did I nail it? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Missed it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was hoping to find a lamp, but didn't find anything that wowed me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Maybe on my next thrifty outing :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you had a wonderful Women's Day ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back in Ukraine, it's one of the most celebrated holidays!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-49458700604012493492011-03-03T23:39:00.000-08:002011-03-03T23:41:26.777-08:00Four Years Ago :)<div style="text-align: center;">Four years ago, I married my love :)<br />
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The best 4 years of my life.<br />
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They weren't easy.<br />
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These was the good and the bad, but the good, ALWAYS outweighed the bad.<br />
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I am very blessed :)<br />
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I still sometimes miss my daddy :(<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I cryed going down the aisle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I knew that I wont be that little baby bird in her fathers nest anymore</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Exchanging rings ;) My little brother Sammy was the ring bearer :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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The yummy food :) We had my daddy's friend from Seattle cater :) <br />
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Pics after ;) <br />
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Love this one <br />
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The beach :) <br />
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Thumbelina. lol <br />
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Being silly <br />
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I love it when he looks at me like that :)<br />
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Beach! Love my hair like that! I wish I had that done for my wedding!<br />
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It litteraly took me 5 min to make!!!<br />
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Always and forever<br />
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In Love :)<br />
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All the photos were done by <a href="http://moderngraphicspro.com/">Modern Graphics</a>.<br />
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We will celebrate our special day this Saturday.<br />
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God has truly blessed us.<br />
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With two, healthy beautiful children, and a love that grows every day, we couldn't ask for more :)<br />
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Thank you Jesus for looking after us :)<br />
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Thank you for stopping by :)<br />
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xoxo<br />
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</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-72387306632026724592011-03-01T02:18:00.000-08:002011-03-14T02:10:02.022-07:00Top of a Piano<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My parents bought me an old upright piano when I was 12 years old.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now it's in my house.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not in the same original condition though..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">More on that later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been struggling with accessorising it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For years it's been the same....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since Christmas of 2008 to be exact :o</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the past week I have been gathering some ideas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's time for a change!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have found this photo that I will use as an inspiration. :)</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You like?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I LOVE how this beautiful lady from <a href="http://applevalleygirl.blogspot.com/2011/02/tales-of-changing-tablescapes-of-piano.html">Echoes of Laughter</a> used books!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and Lamps!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">Isn't is lovely?</div><div class="" style="clear: both; margin: 0px; text-align: center;">I love the simplicity of it</div><br />
<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can never go wrong with books!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ask Megan from <a href="http://honeywerehome.blogspot.com/">Honey We're Home</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although I LOVE books, I haven't been a very good collector.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually borrow from friends, family and the good ol' library :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will definitely use a mirror :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You HAVE to have a mirror!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What do you think? Do you have a piano?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How do you accessorize it?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will keep you posted on my progress!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Tuesday!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-11680186710474777482011-02-24T17:23:00.000-08:002011-02-24T17:23:34.976-08:00Photo Shoot<div style="text-align: center;">As most of you know, I won a photo shoot from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php#%21/pages/DINA-CHMUT-PHOTOGRAPHY/115419018483251">Dina Chmut Photography</a> last week. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You could read about it <a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-won.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't already, you cold also read the <a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-contest.html">story</a> that I entered :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am sooo excited!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dina and I went over a few details and she suggested I get a red floppy hat and a little black dress :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is what I came up with.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The red floppy hat off <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/SEDUCTIVE-RED-WIDE-BRIM-DIVA-STYLE-FLOPPY-HAT_W0QQitemZ360346279611QQcategoryZ3005QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DMRU-11450%252BUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D360344596571%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7324587765901808702">eBay </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous dress from <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=24&pageId=1&productId=570016041&viewAll&prd=OneShoulder+Peplum+Dress&subCatId&color=001&fromSearch=true&inSeam&posId=12&catId=cat210002&cat&onSale&colorFamily&maxPg=2&size">White House Black Market </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Back :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And my red shoes :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was raised to be a modest girl, I know, I know, but I just fell in love with that dress!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Besides, my hair should cover the open part :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and for the record, my hubby LOVED it!!! :D YEY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The photo shoot is on Monday, I still have to get my nails done and get a few accessories!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you think about the dress? Is it too open?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">What about the ruffles? I LOVE them! he he</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you're having a fabulous week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-27660638816351073462011-02-17T22:22:00.000-08:002011-02-23T20:36:20.987-08:00Elephant Wall Mount<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/11/07/10e410697f46.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>I have been spotting lots of deer heads that are mounted on the wall in many homes :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">No, not just cabins ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/11/07/10e410697f46.png" src="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/11/07/10e410697f46.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
Image via <a href="http://www.decorpad.com/photos/2010/11/07/10e410697f46.png">decor pad</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">or this...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://www.kennethbrowndesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/deer-head-lo-res.JPG" src="http://www.kennethbrowndesign.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/deer-head-lo-res.JPG" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Image via <a href="http://kennethbrowndesign.com/kbd_main/combined_articles/P210/">Kenneth Brown Design</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It has become quite a trend! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sorry, but it's totally not me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well so I though....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was invited to a friends house and I saw this:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlP11kXlL83nLhncSTJx5uE_el53hlACZhroVmEnBVqJPwRleLzV8HeCdY510t-iBX6U-ngw7U9eV580JlQgOEJ-WrT6Hl0pYVhiFlLiyqgl1eg6wDmhBlOWFSa6Ts9Q5960InxMn7vo/s1600/Elephant+Head.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZlP11kXlL83nLhncSTJx5uE_el53hlACZhroVmEnBVqJPwRleLzV8HeCdY510t-iBX6U-ngw7U9eV580JlQgOEJ-WrT6Hl0pYVhiFlLiyqgl1eg6wDmhBlOWFSa6Ts9Q5960InxMn7vo/s400/Elephant+Head.png" width="300" /></a></div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh! It's magnificent! And sooo beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish I had my "real" camera to take a picture that would do more justice to this Elephant Head!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">According to my friend, it was imported from ??Uh, i can't remember!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I always saw deer heads, but never came across Elephant Heads!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Turns out, they're just as trendy as the Deer Heads!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I honestly don't think I'll ever have one of these heads in my home, but it sure did catch my eye!<br />
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There is a great post and a cute DIY on this subject!<br />
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Hop on over to <a href="http://sabbespot.blogspot.com/2010/01/chevron-tutorial-recall-deer.html">Sabbe Spot</a>, Stephanie is amazing! You'll love her blog!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Is it in India where Elephants are really loved? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think so :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your week is going great!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-61488549103060111732011-02-14T16:24:00.000-08:002011-02-23T20:37:03.744-08:00Craigslist Find!<div style="text-align: center;">I was in a great mood scanning through Craigslist a few days after my post <a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/craigslist-fun.html">here</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was so inspired!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Craigslist has AMAZING deals, you just have to be looking at the right time. lol </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So...yesterday, I got a pair of these AMAZING End Tables from <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/julia-bedside-table/">Potter Barn</a>!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Detailed View" height="360" id="hero-image" src="http://www.potterybarn.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201041/0032/img9l.jpg" tabindex="0" title="Detailed View" width="400" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/julia-bedside-table/"><br />
</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/julia-bedside-table/">Potter Barn</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">These were in Excellent condition for..</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">drum roll please....</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">$75!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Ahh!! I am soo excited!!! While I was there, chatting with the seller, 7 people called him about it! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm so glad I called within minutes of it's posting!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">These look amazing in my "not yet finished" Living room!!! :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ok, please don't get me wrong, I'm not bragging, I'm simply showing proof that there are AMAZING deals out there! You just have to be patient to find the right piece, and act FAST! </span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">My CL Tips</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Always refresh your browser, or press "search" every couple minutes to get the "freshest" deals.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now, do your research, know what you're looking for and how much it's worth<span style="font-size: xx-small;">.</span></span> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just because it says Potter Barn style, doesn't mean it's from Pottery Barn :)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Always act FAST.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is an example.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">A few days ago, I came upon 2 beautiful leather ottomans in forest green :) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Perfect for my office.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I emailed back and forth with the seller and said I will get back to her after I talk to my hubby.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hubby was working and called me back in a few hours.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">He totally loved them and approved!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I emailed back and said I'd like to come purchase them tonight.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The seller replies: Just Sold.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This was only 3 hours later!!! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ahh!!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">This is what I missed out on!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJruCnkMxYxkzg9Y4GGE6TtjmovRnjy5EmmkCX7SZuFEuWwEG-TdnsCq0uWwDYvWX-R5RCHqjx5UZDl9x1sww2JKXVU7LHdhfYYGZbvj_Gi2NHWq8l0E7eilHhgyaE-45KLsymPnDfkg/s1600/Leather+Green+Ottoman.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJruCnkMxYxkzg9Y4GGE6TtjmovRnjy5EmmkCX7SZuFEuWwEG-TdnsCq0uWwDYvWX-R5RCHqjx5UZDl9x1sww2JKXVU7LHdhfYYGZbvj_Gi2NHWq8l0E7eilHhgyaE-45KLsymPnDfkg/s320/Leather+Green+Ottoman.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seller was asking $80 for both. He/She purchased them for $100 each.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Please notice that the pictures are not that great, but this is where you, as the buyer score!!!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I couldn't find anything like that online. If you have any idea on where they're from, please let me know! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I apologize for such a long post.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I hope it was helpful.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Have a wonderful Monday!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy <3 Day!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-8752539885680512802011-02-13T13:46:00.000-08:002011-02-13T13:46:06.088-08:00I won!!!<div style="text-align: center;">I am so excited to tell you that I won the Valentine's Day Contest!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you all so much for voting!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=350572&id=115419018483251" id="myphotolink"><img height="300" id="myphoto" src="http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168344_193070830718069_115419018483251_642428_8214708_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would like to read my story that I entered into the contest, click<a href="http://pearldistrictblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-contest.html"> here</a> :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So what did I win?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A Photo Shoot with <a href="http://pt-br.facebook.com/pages/DINA-CHMUT-PHOTOGRAPHY/115419018483251">Dina Chmut</a>!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please visit her<a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#%21/pages/DINA-CHMUT-PHOTOGRAPHY/115419018483251"> Facebook Page</a> and check out her work. She is truly AMAZING!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Again, thank you everyone that voted!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God's blessings :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Sunday!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-81505194183989926352011-02-11T17:19:00.000-08:002011-02-11T17:21:12.801-08:00Craigslist Fun<div style="text-align: center;">Have you ever walked into a store and wished you could buy EVERYTHING? lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I was a little girl, I would often ask my mom for things at the store, she would say no most of the time. So I told her, "When I'm going to grow up, I'm gonna buy the whole entire store!" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ha ha! The optimism kids have! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Anyway....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I am overwhelmed by the deals on CL!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish I could get them all!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some great finds that are sure to inspire you to look ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/fuo/2209529196.html">This</a> chair is only $60!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="image 2209529196-1" src="http://images.craigslist.org/3m83p03o55O15T65U0b2ba6db1597b3901389.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wouldn't you just LOVE to turn it into this?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mi7X3uTrWGg/TESnQTRKdII/AAAAAAAABw4/6bYQu8ULfew/s1600/IMG_7923.jpg" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Mi7X3uTrWGg/TESnQTRKdII/AAAAAAAABw4/6bYQu8ULfew/s320/IMG_7923.jpg" width="240" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This amazing transformation was done by Janis, from <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2010/07/chair-project-done.html">Navy Bean</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Check our her <a href="http://navybeanonline.blogspot.com/2010/07/chair-project-done.html">post</a> on details how to do it yourself!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">or<a href="http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/fuo/2207978884.html"> this</a> amazing victorian couch for $175!!! :O</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="image 2207978884-1" src="http://images.craigslist.org/3n53k13l05V65Y15T2b2ab5f72a4e2acc13bb.jpg" /></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">With a ton of patience, or an expensive upholstery, it could turn into <a href="http://marinni.livejournal.com/465346.html">this</a> beauty!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="http://images.oneofakindantiques.com/4353_victorian_sofa_1.jpg" height="216" src="http://images.oneofakindantiques.com/4353_victorian_sofa_1.jpg" width="320" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh if only my hubby would appreciate it's beauty!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">$50 for <a href="http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/fuo/2207799294.html">this</a> Chair!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="image 2207799294-0" src="http://images.craigslist.org/3m33o23p45T45X15S0b2a87dd6b3ea9391aa4.jpg" /> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh Craigslist, how much I love you!</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you found any deals on CL? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Share them with me!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'd love to hear, and be inspired!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-38718703734515103762011-02-08T23:50:00.000-08:002011-02-08T23:50:58.055-08:00Valentine's Day Treats<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl5I-_e7OFD-cOkef1pgnm0m2J-hszVw1tAb6rr8k4-Mc3zdF6aV-0GIlVS0FrI0tAnlXQ2s6fxs7mTNKxlPJCEteJzhlyehFzCMoeol0kYshJaXVJs7R1aNQC_5kVvVxLwHG7X_latQ/s1600/DSC03687.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl5I-_e7OFD-cOkef1pgnm0m2J-hszVw1tAb6rr8k4-Mc3zdF6aV-0GIlVS0FrI0tAnlXQ2s6fxs7mTNKxlPJCEteJzhlyehFzCMoeol0kYshJaXVJs7R1aNQC_5kVvVxLwHG7X_latQ/s400/DSC03687.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">We all are in the phase of preparing for Valentines Day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Whether you celebrate it, or not, nothing feels better than to show your loved one that he's loved!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a recipe that my grandma had, a recipe that doesn't have a name. Um? Well, we now call it, Grandma's ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">(If you happen to know when these would be called, plz let me know!) ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the engridients that you will need:</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">3 1/2 cups flour</div><div style="text-align: center;">200 grams margarine (2 small pkgs)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 cup of jam (preserves) </div><div style="text-align: center;">2 eggs</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tsp soda (w/vinagar)</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 tblsp corn starch</div><div style="text-align: center;">pinch of salt</div><div style="text-align: center;">powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Beat the eggs, mix in sugar </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Melt the margarine, mix it in with sugar and eggs.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour the vinegar over soda and let sizzle for a few seconds (kinda like a science project ;) </div><div style="text-align: center;">and pour into the batter</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Grease a 9x11 pan (i forgot to line mine, you could use waxpaper or foil :) So much easier to clean!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Spread HALF the batter in a 9"x11" pan.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Add 1/2 cup of flour into the rest of the batter, mix.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">It should come out like this: </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Using a grater, grate the rest of the batter on top. Make sure it's even :) </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Put into a heated over, 425 F for about 25-30 min. Middle rack. Until golden brown.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Ta-da! (I kinda burned it....uhg, it still came out delish ;)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Using cookie cutter, make hearts!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sprinkle with some powdered sugar :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope you try it and enjoy it!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's much easier than it seems.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I think I made it look harder than it really is.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's super fast and doesn't take much ingridients.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my first recipe that I'm sharing online, so please, bear with me, I'm not the best explainer. lol</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy and happy early Valentine's Day!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-46268237248647731342011-02-07T15:33:00.000-08:002011-02-07T15:37:02.478-08:00Valentine's Day Contest<div style="text-align: center;">My dear bloggy friends :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I submitted a story of the sweetest thing my hubby, then boyfriend did for me in 2004 for a Valentines Day Contest :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The winner will win a FREE photo shoot!! How fun! Oh an not to mention, with the most talented photographer in the world!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My submition is one of top 4!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It would be soo nice of you to vote for me :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191620750863077&set=a.191618637529955.47460.115419018483251&pid=633995&id=115419018483251#%21/pages/DINA-CHMUT-PHOTOGRAPHY/115419018483251">Dina Chmut Photography</a>, and like her page.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Than, click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=191620750863077&set=a.191618637529955.47460.115419018483251&pid=633995&id=115419018483251">here</a>, and "like" my entry! (Entry #1)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is my story :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you so much my dearests!!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo </div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-21131586046788805432011-02-04T22:23:00.000-08:002011-02-04T22:25:15.173-08:00Prayer Inspiration<div style="text-align: center;">As a mother, I love my kids like I have never ever loved anyone before. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Unless you are a mother, the Love a mother has cannot be understood.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Sometimes I get very worrisome about my children's future. Who are they going to be? What are they going to do with their lives? Are they going to serve God? Are they going to live for Him? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So many questions arise every time I see them "growing up" </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always prayed and always will pray for my babies, but sometimes, I have no idea where to start! What to say? It's so overwhelming, knowing that they will grow up, and have their own character, their own ways of doing things; I just pray it's the right way.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Out shopping one day, I came across a yearly Calender by Day Spring. It's called: The power of a praying parent. I has changed the way I pray! Literally!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Every day, there is either a verse from the Bible in relationship to Children/Parents, or a beautifully written devotional. Something to think and pray about all day. It's amazing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For today, this is what it said.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Isn't that amazing?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope and pray that this inspires you not only to be a better parent, but a daily, praying parent for your children.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">God has an amazing plan for every child, but so does the Devil. It's so important to pray for God's will to be done in our children s lives, as well as ours :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Do not underestimate the Power of PRAYER!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-20889765519085486522011-02-03T22:44:00.000-08:002011-02-03T22:46:49.179-08:00Parenthood<div style="text-align: center;">I just watched an episode of the show "Parenthood" on NBC.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Parenthood cast includes Lauren Graham, Craig T Nelson and Dax Shepard" height="300" hspace="8" src="http://cdn.sheknows.com/articles/parenthood-cast.jpg" vspace="6" width="450" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">To be honest, I have been watching it since season one and every single episode brings tears to my eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's very rare to come across a good show, especially now days. But that's a total different subject :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Parenthood is a show about the Braverman family. 4 Siblings that have kids of their own and how they handle life with family, kids, and their parents.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I would say my favorite family is Christina and Adam.</div><div align="center" style="padding: 10px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 10px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 10px;"><img alt="NUP_137934_0894" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-46761" height="411" src="http://s3.daemonstv.com/tv/up/2010/03/NUP_137934_0894-550x411.jpg" title="NUP_137934_0894" width="550" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">They have a 16 year old daughter Haddie, and a 8 year old? son Max. Hattie wants to date an older guy and Max has asperger syndrome. (often considered a high functioning form of autism)<br />
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</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">Every time I watch the show, it really hits me what it's like to be a parent of an older child.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">At 16, I was no angel. I wasn't a rebel, but definitely not an angel. Looking back, how I used to be, makes me feel so bad for my parents. Now watching this show, what the parents are going through make me think. I really need to gear up with patience, and wisdom for when they become teens. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I enjoy this show, but a lot of times, the script doesn't come in alignment with my beliefs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I think it's very important to filter EVERYTHING we see. Take in the good, and cast away the bad.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For example, the character Christina inspires me. She is so supportive of her husband! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I could definitely learn from that.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don't have a child with learning disabilities, but I have a brother who does. I can relate to the family somewhat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Overall, I enjoy watching the show. The happy and sad moments families go through are very realistic. I think that <b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ron Howard and his team did an amazing job with the script.</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">I especially like the intro song :) You tube doesn't have it. ;O I cannot believe it. So you have to start watching an episode to hear it :) The words are sooo beautiful!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Anyway, I hope I didn't bore you with my love for this show. lol</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Do you have a favorite show?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br />
</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">xoxo</span></b></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-79714701050052918402011-02-02T19:07:00.000-08:002011-02-02T19:09:01.996-08:00Neutral Baby Nursery - DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Long before the birth of our second son, I started to think about his nursery. :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted it calm, warm, and relaxing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A room I could go to, to nurse, change, enjoy and love my baby boy :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had such a pleasure working on this room! It was extra special to me since we didn't make one for our firstborn because we were in the middle of major remodeling!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfX5jhlbch5ZXgbLO5FUJqiASh_U14Md6RtSn5bEpom9sQnIzYy_QhAYX5GtIwIffX8nNkBI-a89ar4V6bQ0y8l5cYcrMhylvcebyMdUHn1DQD8hyphenhyphenBVP0oApv-jmDLwEWc26FHXqDGa74/s1600/IMG_1087.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfX5jhlbch5ZXgbLO5FUJqiASh_U14Md6RtSn5bEpom9sQnIzYy_QhAYX5GtIwIffX8nNkBI-a89ar4V6bQ0y8l5cYcrMhylvcebyMdUHn1DQD8hyphenhyphenBVP0oApv-jmDLwEWc26FHXqDGa74/s400/IMG_1087.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It came out pretty close to what I had imagined ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The beautifully stars were by Martha Stewart that i purchased at TJ Maxx, Crib was from CL the Sheep Rug from Ikea. The beautifully bedding set is by Wendy Bellisimo and borrowed to me from my good friend <a href="http://jesusasthecenter.blogspot.com/">Olga </a>:)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PwX4stiBFMqWeNyb-EDsFlS_5iCa_iG1pND0aicPXpmR8sDIrTFr3RgkTd6JaMR7cB_SdMhCYbjc03WNGko1Vll71Jgn9gdfBZKTtVDrtEgO03xlTuIPNELR9XyE96QtlARoRbsfKno/s1600/IMG_1099.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_PwX4stiBFMqWeNyb-EDsFlS_5iCa_iG1pND0aicPXpmR8sDIrTFr3RgkTd6JaMR7cB_SdMhCYbjc03WNGko1Vll71Jgn9gdfBZKTtVDrtEgO03xlTuIPNELR9XyE96QtlARoRbsfKno/s400/IMG_1099.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I wish the yellow was lighter....Oh well ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p-JZ7fDtNbIr11ec4MArtigVgrhVmR8e6XzktK9L2Qcy5X3ZBj47rOGB2sORPexoj8u9BS8_j6NGvrF-Eh1oEQLGIT1AbkHvlrqjP3X8NUszTKLCOwISStNOV-hegaBQh0X_3Skl2Tg/s1600/IMG_1107.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4p-JZ7fDtNbIr11ec4MArtigVgrhVmR8e6XzktK9L2Qcy5X3ZBj47rOGB2sORPexoj8u9BS8_j6NGvrF-Eh1oEQLGIT1AbkHvlrqjP3X8NUszTKLCOwISStNOV-hegaBQh0X_3Skl2Tg/s400/IMG_1107.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Imagine sign I got at Salvation Army for like a $1, if not 50 cents.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbPEEB7b4sp9iBZhyphenhyphenjA8Y9nzIbKbhHSRiVQO3dVC8IVHNnXFpfFmC_u1s5OnPW3y_RFzgm5I3M086CHhO_t2YHTKHXKrtJMJ39PmtxIR-Yw99HdgTWDRcNgNLnTD8zykxRqJH-4_OIR0/s1600/IMG_1108.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnbPEEB7b4sp9iBZhyphenhyphenjA8Y9nzIbKbhHSRiVQO3dVC8IVHNnXFpfFmC_u1s5OnPW3y_RFzgm5I3M086CHhO_t2YHTKHXKrtJMJ39PmtxIR-Yw99HdgTWDRcNgNLnTD8zykxRqJH-4_OIR0/s400/IMG_1108.gif.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Gliding Chair and ottoman, we purchased off of CL :) For $50! ;) The IKEA table from CL for $6! Originally $60!!! It had a little water damage, hubby sanded it down and spray painted with $4 paint :) Voila!Lamp and curtains also lent to my from <a href="http://jesusasthecenter.blogspot.com/">Olga</a> :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The changing table, dresser combo was Free of of CL :D SCORE!!! You will not believe it but I just wiped it down with a rag :D It has some nick-knacks but is amazing condition :) Did I mention it's a PALI brand? :D</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">The gorgeous shelf was also from <a href="http://jesusasthecenter.blogspot.com/">Olga</a> :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_CNZ7eosRQ_1j8zkeaZOlmnMLKsxTFkxRCmFDBtFf2DBKwjZCwPQLVROOmhYmD0wA-p-dcNbIrjsShAWnNo9Jvo4w6nfOaqP5QF6ZcyFQCF-23GahrZx_gvMwmbSq5kDjhahRul35-g/s1600/IMG_1145.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_CNZ7eosRQ_1j8zkeaZOlmnMLKsxTFkxRCmFDBtFf2DBKwjZCwPQLVROOmhYmD0wA-p-dcNbIrjsShAWnNo9Jvo4w6nfOaqP5QF6ZcyFQCF-23GahrZx_gvMwmbSq5kDjhahRul35-g/s400/IMG_1145.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The mobile was also from <a href="http://jesusasthecenter.blogspot.com/">Olga</a> :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5a9ygzTT6RVmbm7iXFpIy5mdcqVEN1aVVuIKXNJOUYvayqIiivz0xtTjbitSXz5cjYItuyqxw8LPq5YBFsLRf-GNKfzFhjkTyC6OfvmJaiDh81jl7wjZu4hmXICfSzuj34GK0kw6_h4/s1600/IMG_1192.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc5a9ygzTT6RVmbm7iXFpIy5mdcqVEN1aVVuIKXNJOUYvayqIiivz0xtTjbitSXz5cjYItuyqxw8LPq5YBFsLRf-GNKfzFhjkTyC6OfvmJaiDh81jl7wjZu4hmXICfSzuj34GK0kw6_h4/s400/IMG_1192.gif.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this is the little guys that lives in this room ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Totals:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Paint - $40</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crib - $224</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dresser/Changing Table - $0</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sheep Rug - $25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Table - $10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Little square shelves from Goodwill - $1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Martha Stewart Paper Flowers - $5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boarder - $20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Imagine sign - $1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Total $326</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is not considering the little essentials such as the diaper pad, wipe warmer, etc....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love bargain hunting!!! It sure does pay off!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-87081388457195220942011-02-01T16:28:00.000-08:002011-02-02T19:09:22.620-08:00Hand Made Baby Birth Announcements<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2sN_r5_M7LiAD_u55ESMFD_gRIpSz5TUZuruPGG1hxeitYbDRZayN0lYJvAt6tVgmzwWAuekvrKZ_OwVTyg_g5qhIhm73cmWanRbtzHqhc0eAJh_nQ_bvus9mIyzwtQRXj6QihAd_3I/s1600/IMG_1069.gif.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_2sN_r5_M7LiAD_u55ESMFD_gRIpSz5TUZuruPGG1hxeitYbDRZayN0lYJvAt6tVgmzwWAuekvrKZ_OwVTyg_g5qhIhm73cmWanRbtzHqhc0eAJh_nQ_bvus9mIyzwtQRXj6QihAd_3I/s320/IMG_1069.gif.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
After our newest arrival was born, I looked online to order birth announcements.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I really wanted something different and unique, but did not want to pay big bucks for it.</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Unfortunately, you can't have both :)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I decided to make my own. I went in to Joann's and picked out some Photo Mats. I think that taking that route saved me time and money. I'm not too crafty and I don't have all the supplies, so the double photo mats worked out great!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I also picked up some ribbon, brown and blue, the best color combination ever! </div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Oh how could I forget buttons!? :)</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">With some double sided tape, scissors, time and creativity, I came up with this!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">The photo mats came in all sorts of colors and designs, I did not use all of them though, there were quite a few greys, blacks, and white. Perfect for next project! Whatever that might be. lol</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">So I made about 15 announcements, these are the totals :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Photo Mats - $3.49 <span style="font-size: xx-small;">Orig. $4.99</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Buttons - $2.49</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ribbon - $5.08</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Photos - about $8</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I used a 20% off coupon that took $2.61 off</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Comes out to about $16. Note that I didn't use up all the mats and i have a TON of ribbon left, I also have photos left. ;)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">That's like $1 per announcement! Good deal I think :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I really enjoyed this project. :)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Please let me know what you think! </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Would you do this yourself or would you rather just order them online?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I LOVE your comments! They mean the world to me!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-69235969494738315272011-01-29T11:24:00.000-08:002011-01-30T19:37:25.164-08:00Wall Decor - DIY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you have a big blank wall in your home? We did. We had no idea what to do! Then, I watched HGTV's Miles of Style show. They where also filling up space and stretched fabric & wall paper on wooden frames!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What a clever Idea! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was very overwhelmed with all the beautiful fabric choices and decided to go with the wall paper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our local Sherwin Williams had really great choices. I "rented" out a few "textured" wallpaper books and my husband and I decided on Pattern number SW1AW616 from the book WARNER TEXTURES VOL 1, you can view it <a href="http://www.swdecorating.com/default.asp?fm=/wallpaper_home.asp|">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is what we came up with :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Please excuse the messy stapling, our heavy duty stapler wasn't working very well....lol</div><div style="text-align: center;">No one sees it anyway ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is how my husband built the frame. 6ft tall and 21 inches wide.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">In order for you to have all 4, you'd need to order a double roll, like we did.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">We measured the roll, and that's how we came up with the width, we didn't want to cut any sides ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The frames are pretty heavy. We got a few 2x4 boards and hubby cut them using a table saw to 2x2.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were thinking about buying the super light cedar, but it wasn't fitting our budget, plus, this worked out very well for us :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div align="center">We had some left over wall paper, and hubby surprised me with this little arrangement. :)</div><div align="center">It's hanging in our office. More on that to come :)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">What we used:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Double Roll wall paper - about $60</div><div align="center">"Lumber" lol - $10</div><div align="center">Heavy Duty Stapler w/staples - Already Had</div><div align="center">Table Saw - Already Had</div><div align="center">Hammer and Nails - Already Had</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">This project cost us around $70!! I don't think we'd be able to buy something for that little $$ that would fill up the space like that, give it texture and dimension!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">We get TONS of compliments! :) I'm really happy how it turned out!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Thank you so much for looking!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Please comment and tell me what you think!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-47404550100063120372011-01-27T19:24:00.000-08:002011-01-30T19:40:21.790-08:00New York & Company<div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, New York & Company had an awesome deal!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Like them of Facebook and get $50 off $100!! :O</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to go! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">My dear friend introduced the store to me last month, we don't have it here in Portland. Only in Vancouver, where I rarely go to shop.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So this is what i got :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img alt="Two-In-One Chiffon Front Tie Cardigan" height="369" name="fullThumb" src="http://s7ondemand7.scene7.com/is/image/NewYorkCompany/05672447_860?$prod$" width="275" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/productDetailWithPicker.jsp?productId=prod3050301&categoryId=cat2580025&FLCat=cat840014&addFacet=1002%3Acat2580025"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Two-In-One Chiffon Front Tie Cardigan</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img alt="Flower Appliqué Cardigan" height="369" name="fullThumb" src="http://s7ondemand7.scene7.com/is/image/NewYorkCompany/01862463_726?$prod$" width="275" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/productDetailWithPicker.jsp?productId=prod3000018&categoryId=cat2580025&FLCat=cat840014&addFacet=1002%3Acat2580025"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Flower Appliqué Cardigan</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><h2 class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><a href="javascript:void(0)"><img alt="Velour Zip Hoodie Jacket" height="369" name="fullThumb" src="http://s7ondemand7.scene7.com/is/image/NewYorkCompany/02264942_812?$prod$" width="275" /></a></h2><h2 class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/productDetailWithPicker.jsp?productId=prod2600001&categoryId=cat2170010&FLCat=cat60162&addFacet=1002%3Acat2170010">Velour Zip Hoodie Jacket and Pants</a></span></h2><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;">AND a pair of glass :) </div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><strong>All for under $50!!!</strong></div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;">This is officially one of my favorite stores!!!</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;">Please share your awesome deals and favorite places to shot! I'd love to hear it!</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="item_detail" style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640815636229434581.post-77058078214006449322011-01-26T12:50:00.001-08:002011-01-30T19:38:44.379-08:00Topiary Trees in Kitchen<div style="text-align: center;">I absolutely love the look of Topiary trees in the kitchen, on each side of the sink! Especially if there's a window right above it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> via <a href="http://www.corbisimages.com/Enlargement/42-17196455.html">Corbis Images </a></span><br />
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Don't you just love how they look? I would like a cleaner tree though, no ivy on the bottom, I think this is the best image i found though. <br />
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<div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;"><img height="400" id="fb_image" src="http://www.countryliving.com/cm/countryliving/images/oZ/CLX1207Kendall681-de.jpg" style="left: 44px; top: -55px;" width="312" /> </div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">via <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/victorian-kitchen-1207?click=main_sr">Country Living</a></span></div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;"><br />
</div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;">This photo is also very inspiring, even though it's Christmassy.</div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;">I LOVE LOVE LOVE the chrome pots! </div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;"><br />
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I'm trying to get the look in my kitchen! Post coming soon on that!</div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;"><br />
</div><div id="fb_mainbox" style="display: block;">xoxo</div></div>Vicky @ Pearl Districthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07898174783304443913noreply@blogger.com1