tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82089503876266055102023-11-15T22:38:06.385-08:00Absolutely Audreyadventures in vintageAbsolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-52650969985286220582010-09-12T20:21:00.000-07:002010-09-12T21:47:31.235-07:00My First House: Decorating on a budget<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Kitchen Tricks and Tips</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MY9cLki98y-mLlpivjxfzVzYYs5YCAXsMUZP1bSatIdxF4vLoqCHAJUx_mtKZZXz_aonZ_l2YbyHyM2rtQdfb9f7mARSwT7WO37P1rbSnBk5Jsv580u8vhyphenhyphenH9wFrK1gUYA-2kwMTe8Oh/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5MY9cLki98y-mLlpivjxfzVzYYs5YCAXsMUZP1bSatIdxF4vLoqCHAJUx_mtKZZXz_aonZ_l2YbyHyM2rtQdfb9f7mARSwT7WO37P1rbSnBk5Jsv580u8vhyphenhyphenH9wFrK1gUYA-2kwMTe8Oh/s400/3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242841014190978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1ce9PVV-mQWM717gxs7f38SNGbOkmcLTOW61o8wxGfXBPrS_Wbz3AabStdYMaL2BJQjbKvBsllmvIraiomPbr9PaWoFg0FkfBBwPC2r-AgtQf6KCtwCgrbhCIqSQkI13Lua8IwSghwH6/s1600/HPIM3913.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1ce9PVV-mQWM717gxs7f38SNGbOkmcLTOW61o8wxGfXBPrS_Wbz3AabStdYMaL2BJQjbKvBsllmvIraiomPbr9PaWoFg0FkfBBwPC2r-AgtQf6KCtwCgrbhCIqSQkI13Lua8IwSghwH6/s400/HPIM3913.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516245387791998002" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEFq_s6fuu8i1tYj0RnR15luaxI1rxWnhOb5B0YZ5UAKFtyfSGINv-Gzi7I9LLNNko81IATAkXxc1pYMHNAidL5KrTg_GB7y7XLnH4SBxkpOl8HnT4R0kOTjaKdMsJnIiei1Kp7nsuukD/s1600/HPIM4509.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEFq_s6fuu8i1tYj0RnR15luaxI1rxWnhOb5B0YZ5UAKFtyfSGINv-Gzi7I9LLNNko81IATAkXxc1pYMHNAidL5KrTg_GB7y7XLnH4SBxkpOl8HnT4R0kOTjaKdMsJnIiei1Kp7nsuukD/s400/HPIM4509.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516238248866537730" border="0" /></a><br />The biggest change in this kitchen was simply some white paint. Before the wood panelling made the kitchen seem drab and dark, and the cabinets were already white but very dirty and needed fresh paint. Also adding new, brightly painted light fixtures brightened up the room.<br /><br />before:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrl7Daed6u_hm-iA4S2SaWwWbj_pJWGMtQZ9w7Jlm6yr94yWQQz_xJxoK9aEobhxDwkqU8Ih1w7m4BW7Wvvg5sX6eSGhzI5nStmoev-DIsxqZWf8UktsEeGv54TcTI5FIXFLVQoleiLHz/s1600/HPIM3911.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrl7Daed6u_hm-iA4S2SaWwWbj_pJWGMtQZ9w7Jlm6yr94yWQQz_xJxoK9aEobhxDwkqU8Ih1w7m4BW7Wvvg5sX6eSGhzI5nStmoev-DIsxqZWf8UktsEeGv54TcTI5FIXFLVQoleiLHz/s400/HPIM3911.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516245374543338322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHfhy2F5s06Jj00fRDY_WkCbPzdcdc1tMzRTiME9P0k6jZP1DJcPhIpT6duDwrN6wlHcuSH5jflK5EMy_q8kSMtmk2zyQMf4vcyorE1vFimAmKv-0Vn9a3DujypT3N3YgR3GdZJw4bYzM/s1600/HPIM4519.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxHfhy2F5s06Jj00fRDY_WkCbPzdcdc1tMzRTiME9P0k6jZP1DJcPhIpT6duDwrN6wlHcuSH5jflK5EMy_q8kSMtmk2zyQMf4vcyorE1vFimAmKv-0Vn9a3DujypT3N3YgR3GdZJw4bYzM/s400/HPIM4519.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242235887827282" border="0" /></a><br />The kitchen was built on to the house, so there was a strange area above the countertop where there used to be a window. I had it covered with the panelling to make it flat again and then painted it like the rest of the walls. I also took down the paper towel holder and got one that sits on the countertop instead.<br /><br />before:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqFdQSfoevoldZ-2D2pCjhVMyOFxQE_wCakmJRr6e5ah1YZ0RcLKSbl-4Av-GULNDwjyaAYsN35tLeU3tTyfMd2_yxLIOwPe2dXt18szFl9zwEi8OkeVpMcCSashB8k2hiaUklRBYT3Te0/s1600/HPIM3902.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqFdQSfoevoldZ-2D2pCjhVMyOFxQE_wCakmJRr6e5ah1YZ0RcLKSbl-4Av-GULNDwjyaAYsN35tLeU3tTyfMd2_yxLIOwPe2dXt18szFl9zwEi8OkeVpMcCSashB8k2hiaUklRBYT3Te0/s400/HPIM3902.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516245366368308418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjyV96T_OY9pELoOxvl0haAjssSAC6uDHK8kkRlKGzjdhSXtmkFIhcohmNkYXUvZOg2I-YWe6lInrPOOeXC0ZthbfDtVghFwpm4Z-GIhvM_wJMd32sNmFPxueIRGc74fvAgRQubCVlz4B/s1600/HPIM4500.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJjyV96T_OY9pELoOxvl0haAjssSAC6uDHK8kkRlKGzjdhSXtmkFIhcohmNkYXUvZOg2I-YWe6lInrPOOeXC0ZthbfDtVghFwpm4Z-GIhvM_wJMd32sNmFPxueIRGc74fvAgRQubCVlz4B/s400/HPIM4500.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516238220427708418" border="0" /></a><br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvVQZO00KQauK2Ejw1esHnvaFPbWnhpSFiErbnlitQ24OV1pIqfIJuzV1cuvROB3TPqbTp8akKC6_269CKqWYXjR9imPfimFYsvlC4dr8gfoAKDlrpp-OY4Csz2eVG-eUsiE23DaSdHZQ/s1600/HPIM3903.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqvVQZO00KQauK2Ejw1esHnvaFPbWnhpSFiErbnlitQ24OV1pIqfIJuzV1cuvROB3TPqbTp8akKC6_269CKqWYXjR9imPfimFYsvlC4dr8gfoAKDlrpp-OY4Csz2eVG-eUsiE23DaSdHZQ/s400/HPIM3903.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516244563118829234" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzfjTaFblOEgiqUoGM1Vnihlapwed4C9CWKa4pWCAYSVh6JRncUSmEKbP_XUpaQsVeatdQbhOoOhzMeD6Rmhf7hNjwqwMNAX9qYDuPWdRwrLF06XCxN3VECyBQyqeS0hGLyzw_Ms1j1KN/s1600/HPIM4501.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBzfjTaFblOEgiqUoGM1Vnihlapwed4C9CWKa4pWCAYSVh6JRncUSmEKbP_XUpaQsVeatdQbhOoOhzMeD6Rmhf7hNjwqwMNAX9qYDuPWdRwrLF06XCxN3VECyBQyqeS0hGLyzw_Ms1j1KN/s400/HPIM4501.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516238223856492098" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFYK6hyphenhyphendPzZwdPPUIFiAqNxz4HnFfs7KSmRiyye8aVLcxNvTFBJcbCJ7YvWq57UvT1yQLXGrmq0MFxJPdoJbYTg9cGl5Rbv0QG2XcmJgM1i7ZGC2eEP9AiWUQRlktEEEQrEVceP4JDiz2/s1600/HPIM4527.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFYK6hyphenhyphendPzZwdPPUIFiAqNxz4HnFfs7KSmRiyye8aVLcxNvTFBJcbCJ7YvWq57UvT1yQLXGrmq0MFxJPdoJbYTg9cGl5Rbv0QG2XcmJgM1i7ZGC2eEP9AiWUQRlktEEEQrEVceP4JDiz2/s400/HPIM4527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242826828432450" border="0" /></a><br />Since the kitchen is so large and open, I created a small seating area on the far wall. I needed something big and eye-catching for the wall, so I used an old icecream sign I found on the side of the road and had been saving for years. The sign was originally tan, brown, and orange, but I painted over it to make it match my bright kitchen colors.<br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtmXWOpH_rKQMP3H7dwYPRqGqJDs3-XJ2di_gCMdFhwX2_Vyne6pv8YW8Y2qeGpQ57-HlwE9hy_M5vHpdi1fXXjv8lAbTWP13y97HOr0ERGUMO9tiRPRYgRH8nvPnCci9du0CcUNUS_il/s1600/HPIM3893.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtmXWOpH_rKQMP3H7dwYPRqGqJDs3-XJ2di_gCMdFhwX2_Vyne6pv8YW8Y2qeGpQ57-HlwE9hy_M5vHpdi1fXXjv8lAbTWP13y97HOr0ERGUMO9tiRPRYgRH8nvPnCci9du0CcUNUS_il/s400/HPIM3893.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516244550210935506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWs2uW-PRavLvJQOyxKAaqVKCoQdgkyavZVFIERiYx65az-IslMFQCzvUtUl7bwtkn0rzCLCn40uPp1DZQln_Te35zkNL5dhdQZdF1LAgc52AXOV5gZJF5kOR1yjCWZbOjAVkx7MuKzrYj/s1600/HPIM4518.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWs2uW-PRavLvJQOyxKAaqVKCoQdgkyavZVFIERiYx65az-IslMFQCzvUtUl7bwtkn0rzCLCn40uPp1DZQln_Te35zkNL5dhdQZdF1LAgc52AXOV5gZJF5kOR1yjCWZbOjAVkx7MuKzrYj/s400/HPIM4518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241230104340818" border="0" /></a><br />Changing out the dark brown appliances to white also made a huge impact in this kitchen. The brown tile also drove me crazy, and I needed to find a real CHEAP solution. I found some patterned, white wallpaper at Lowes for $16 a roll and figured I might as well try and see if it may stick to tile. Surprisingly it did stick and is still up perfectly! We painted over it bright yellow and it made a huge difference as well.<br /><br />before:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEATw-bKN0hQrdTBRsFu9a7pi28h7QNKgAqk56cNe-FMJSO7KhiMe1igh-lvgjdSJdOrSu2Kwm7NbQddVrIpS78bdRJwEQBt69BQpRxRQ_taTHI428xIi8kj1cXLRbLvRIZniAaT04Unh/s1600/HPIM3892.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMEATw-bKN0hQrdTBRsFu9a7pi28h7QNKgAqk56cNe-FMJSO7KhiMe1igh-lvgjdSJdOrSu2Kwm7NbQddVrIpS78bdRJwEQBt69BQpRxRQ_taTHI428xIi8kj1cXLRbLvRIZniAaT04Unh/s400/HPIM3892.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516244535329073154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUJ2A_W6a1uhNqGYZV47Atnyxfu5Bm7oYmCoFCsiKQbcVwolDQfDigIFMQUCar9-dsEnjn3bp6Vq26l-USlowtuZ_kvEXpCc_3Y67-GH323227Tdy0_f8wM-9KAapAD5Rl22hYYBHlZrO/s1600/HPIM3890.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUJ2A_W6a1uhNqGYZV47Atnyxfu5Bm7oYmCoFCsiKQbcVwolDQfDigIFMQUCar9-dsEnjn3bp6Vq26l-USlowtuZ_kvEXpCc_3Y67-GH323227Tdy0_f8wM-9KAapAD5Rl22hYYBHlZrO/s400/HPIM3890.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516243527713708994" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ5t7q77i2eGQyvMNYk9wF5Wy8HNoph9kosbW2T7ZtAPwITxWWIq8GxxTNsKJrQgcdDAWa-ev_MWQALrirF1ljwl9VQPWPCWySJVZZ5ElmS5pvPCu0AAiIHwL3djEWRCIzpIfN4uVEv_i/s1600/HPIM4357.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ5t7q77i2eGQyvMNYk9wF5Wy8HNoph9kosbW2T7ZtAPwITxWWIq8GxxTNsKJrQgcdDAWa-ev_MWQALrirF1ljwl9VQPWPCWySJVZZ5ElmS5pvPCu0AAiIHwL3djEWRCIzpIfN4uVEv_i/s400/HPIM4357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516248012411282162" border="0" /></a><br />I had the huge hole in the refrigerator area of the panelling fixed, and then painted white. My vintage white refrigerator I got at a garage sale for a steal of $25, fit into the spot perfectly. Also I replaced the plain gold cabinet knobs with flower shaped knobs I got off Ebay, and spray painted yellow.<br /><br />before:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicO2fdT7nQXfQRkv-alRKJU4uqiXQmfRbeARRCdWQEPgQV-HPaWZx1DWOrTJpdWJLcE8vPe3DAjAl1SS2Wo0AQQWrDR7O7alMxJ7kVl-GPpxLtRlT42ymeaPcReztO3_-WR0Tm0Dz8mGN8/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicO2fdT7nQXfQRkv-alRKJU4uqiXQmfRbeARRCdWQEPgQV-HPaWZx1DWOrTJpdWJLcE8vPe3DAjAl1SS2Wo0AQQWrDR7O7alMxJ7kVl-GPpxLtRlT42ymeaPcReztO3_-WR0Tm0Dz8mGN8/s400/5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516243499213395634" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh36Emi1Wy3nd3TbRGB5TGD8_eqH68n23JYI8bJ8qvHEc1f71PioJ1L-H2ACFMYtnxJ_RnauUHZ-GOlxXhUreu3vVpoH9_oKL53jzoMhv6D6kTJoYth9FZ43SZKWJ5Qp1NkJG315PYyae/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFh36Emi1Wy3nd3TbRGB5TGD8_eqH68n23JYI8bJ8qvHEc1f71PioJ1L-H2ACFMYtnxJ_RnauUHZ-GOlxXhUreu3vVpoH9_oKL53jzoMhv6D6kTJoYth9FZ43SZKWJ5Qp1NkJG315PYyae/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242856869371650" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0nK9qYxVETBZa_EnmPLcQf12KFRrz2D8l5IW02xkRklJU3Ha049QZFyuQW2B8tQ2zHc5YZCUwJ7C4krhC2D9RC7hZ-pJMOycbmkEzpeN3Oy9SemDifyS9g5bLJGX9Tdd_w5xkrWELlsv/s1600/HPIM4351.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb0nK9qYxVETBZa_EnmPLcQf12KFRrz2D8l5IW02xkRklJU3Ha049QZFyuQW2B8tQ2zHc5YZCUwJ7C4krhC2D9RC7hZ-pJMOycbmkEzpeN3Oy9SemDifyS9g5bLJGX9Tdd_w5xkrWELlsv/s400/HPIM4351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516248019961073058" border="0" /></a><br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6l9d3_DQfXaSGvyoQY0Zc5l2fX691KiRs3PVWZFFvSpVHerxYQrmY64QjUvo2O6xNSAIxvrX0h-_2qk2xP1YZWWVZJybBrSiAQsDIt4AcB3ex4Gc2Sue8hQCYkJPEl3sbsvjovZZ_wKgs/s1600/HPIM3894.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6l9d3_DQfXaSGvyoQY0Zc5l2fX691KiRs3PVWZFFvSpVHerxYQrmY64QjUvo2O6xNSAIxvrX0h-_2qk2xP1YZWWVZJybBrSiAQsDIt4AcB3ex4Gc2Sue8hQCYkJPEl3sbsvjovZZ_wKgs/s400/HPIM3894.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516244553873205106" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGypIKETOg_QYoKUIQnVcq92V8DCGAGFNjXub-7SXJsJBk7ctbvjJ9BqQKTACY4YYOyUfaZ5c3InWxd2c25SQEVKVN_sdYtdnlLn0c6nc8iJOsDOPFYUWYXIfp9r5wAe9ubX2-WduocHg/s1600/HPIM4524.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGypIKETOg_QYoKUIQnVcq92V8DCGAGFNjXub-7SXJsJBk7ctbvjJ9BqQKTACY4YYOyUfaZ5c3InWxd2c25SQEVKVN_sdYtdnlLn0c6nc8iJOsDOPFYUWYXIfp9r5wAe9ubX2-WduocHg/s400/HPIM4524.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242815762418034" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BnbDrJDEh8z62upX_7iR9QKgOtL6VBZaT78itRGiU5K-l17xID26TWDbg1XZtjLMceTdjgU7AOCugG0Vp51HFr2f0jgx3gwr1Rc30bu76JelLxOnPxmfQxnMj8PKho3c5Mqdl48Q66WW/s1600/HPIM4359.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BnbDrJDEh8z62upX_7iR9QKgOtL6VBZaT78itRGiU5K-l17xID26TWDbg1XZtjLMceTdjgU7AOCugG0Vp51HFr2f0jgx3gwr1Rc30bu76JelLxOnPxmfQxnMj8PKho3c5Mqdl48Q66WW/s400/HPIM4359.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516248005399578386" border="0" /></a><br />I made both of my valances for my back door, and above the kitchen sheet from a vintage sheet that had a multi-color mini flower print.<br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0DoocA4xh74kTETqZb_cc0EOVqS3YMg6e-_5xTctVBDDOzxNiLBiUcAAiKPXAolpX7ujkAXHcH_VuE3nLLFRs4mJqx1wU4yykavsyUbF4pXAYTB_hjM8oYWiBi8veYMiomdnryNtqWRE/s1600/HPIM3891.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0DoocA4xh74kTETqZb_cc0EOVqS3YMg6e-_5xTctVBDDOzxNiLBiUcAAiKPXAolpX7ujkAXHcH_VuE3nLLFRs4mJqx1wU4yykavsyUbF4pXAYTB_hjM8oYWiBi8veYMiomdnryNtqWRE/s400/HPIM3891.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516244544579625026" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7f3w1Ijcf-vBQ1UO3lb2RfwAInIjQ0zgvfSGuCSROkzLliyk0WYjK9jsolMrC9mN07vl0bsawk-U85Iwo2K3JnwmDrdADOLE3GQZorVwt6r0V71fGKT-xCv4PDwk8AnD768qjI1A95_i/s1600/HPIM4521.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 269px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7f3w1Ijcf-vBQ1UO3lb2RfwAInIjQ0zgvfSGuCSROkzLliyk0WYjK9jsolMrC9mN07vl0bsawk-U85Iwo2K3JnwmDrdADOLE3GQZorVwt6r0V71fGKT-xCv4PDwk8AnD768qjI1A95_i/s400/HPIM4521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242256334305602" border="0" /></a><br />I love the look of glass-front cabinets, and being able to see everything inside of them, but since they are very pricey, I decided to just remove the cabinet doors from the two cabinets on either side of my sink, and paint the insides. This allows me to display my favorite dishes and kitchen items.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAq9M7Nse_ies0J0Kk-u4PsIZI2g5gQvtDdjsk4Ac_zRHmqVGcCLlo8v7me3KMenyA8eJAe8S0vZ607R2OPy74z7zazMWztjn2iKAVyLc9bOQLudL6kpH7NJv3_Tc2xHri9lOT_-IkaxR/s1600/HPIM4520.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikAq9M7Nse_ies0J0Kk-u4PsIZI2g5gQvtDdjsk4Ac_zRHmqVGcCLlo8v7me3KMenyA8eJAe8S0vZ607R2OPy74z7zazMWztjn2iKAVyLc9bOQLudL6kpH7NJv3_Tc2xHri9lOT_-IkaxR/s400/HPIM4520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242243581159362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn91fK4X4Us2UkE_YGZ36gNU_zW09dohRTnzVkWx65NVQ2mdGYbimXQv3-3sT3keUQwJlyeWOtE-dhgR7v2vnTckP9B3gAK0RKzC_ca1HfsJHzAYBrIUed73qhRdqQdbXSZbS8rPYAx-fR/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn91fK4X4Us2UkE_YGZ36gNU_zW09dohRTnzVkWx65NVQ2mdGYbimXQv3-3sT3keUQwJlyeWOtE-dhgR7v2vnTckP9B3gAK0RKzC_ca1HfsJHzAYBrIUed73qhRdqQdbXSZbS8rPYAx-fR/s400/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516242830632722466" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchJqgz3kW64VkmRgXdut6hAPNZtoYUiwR_vIXSMWPwLZvpwmSHrklXgcX8iTJyI7c8GB0DbNQGRc3I-g-tZPzo_4oV7BJ_BhdQAaOszIfii13JoUxf-SebQqLTRSyaH2W1NtX3XJzzweU/s1600/HPIM3888.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchJqgz3kW64VkmRgXdut6hAPNZtoYUiwR_vIXSMWPwLZvpwmSHrklXgcX8iTJyI7c8GB0DbNQGRc3I-g-tZPzo_4oV7BJ_BhdQAaOszIfii13JoUxf-SebQqLTRSyaH2W1NtX3XJzzweU/s400/HPIM3888.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516243511603765938" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGLHM8oGk2gDhZOuOD6cd8u7NVAWiTJxGz2Bo6l7USY6Jhbnqf_TB9bXfBrXiLw2143fNb3iUTV7jzCtUiodQFtGF0hEkPbQAgYuLrDSP5_nTlAFor_UgLGlm9FbtpS5AE91_VGWYm8uU/s1600/HPIM4516.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXGLHM8oGk2gDhZOuOD6cd8u7NVAWiTJxGz2Bo6l7USY6Jhbnqf_TB9bXfBrXiLw2143fNb3iUTV7jzCtUiodQFtGF0hEkPbQAgYuLrDSP5_nTlAFor_UgLGlm9FbtpS5AE91_VGWYm8uU/s400/HPIM4516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241215684385586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e1lnkEWjUY5zz6M3OZStSxyw47p7lrGat3-ZNL6350VjG8FSd1wmc03euQVa4mIm7p0FYkYoMhywhtOnfDBKtYQtxJfA0lfB40LLoPmzsKg0-RCduaHj2-LSVtlAfldxZAmRLCGaGk_v/s1600/HPIM4515.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e1lnkEWjUY5zz6M3OZStSxyw47p7lrGat3-ZNL6350VjG8FSd1wmc03euQVa4mIm7p0FYkYoMhywhtOnfDBKtYQtxJfA0lfB40LLoPmzsKg0-RCduaHj2-LSVtlAfldxZAmRLCGaGk_v/s400/HPIM4515.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241201633633490" border="0" /></a><br />Fireplaces are the perfect place to place all kinds of fun decorations. When I painted the rest of the room, I was sure to also paint all the brick and mantle of this huge fireplace. I think it makes it look much newer, brighter, and easier to decorate on.<br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMPGCf87-Yzq1JnugQw5ZD7njQb9ZJVuuAZCEsf0t1s7X4yeXOB9pJjoA_R986A_CNxuNsNTqJYWiLAY3dSoqc-aUKMHlW7YnRJTObmi2Jg12U9kX6lDIwrMFtuRbupx9crAnG_9r_tz-/s1600/HPIM3889.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMPGCf87-Yzq1JnugQw5ZD7njQb9ZJVuuAZCEsf0t1s7X4yeXOB9pJjoA_R986A_CNxuNsNTqJYWiLAY3dSoqc-aUKMHlW7YnRJTObmi2Jg12U9kX6lDIwrMFtuRbupx9crAnG_9r_tz-/s400/HPIM3889.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516243522720661298" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRs5D0eCmXvROJrW_dYLIE8_4vEEbMiXiMcLlkolDHrWzRM2nK-gqChinUhT05kqRzrdRIJUurnqQRqK2Akwxg0y2s1RqTtl-V7Vqv-fwYtQVRWGr0HaiCZQtPIz8dc6ye4_-qqGcdxrZ/s1600/HPIM4513.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrRs5D0eCmXvROJrW_dYLIE8_4vEEbMiXiMcLlkolDHrWzRM2nK-gqChinUhT05kqRzrdRIJUurnqQRqK2Akwxg0y2s1RqTtl-V7Vqv-fwYtQVRWGr0HaiCZQtPIz8dc6ye4_-qqGcdxrZ/s400/HPIM4513.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241183508387250" border="0" /></a><br /><br />before:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrgCJRPHtI8IMkty4P0qX3iaFEfBWfQLVqR-b5mPZAikEtB9XhL_8y5AR4McuO99oBim1BhEdW0YuqSKtaJi9yJ1uC1c2igZqasNQllJDHJpr_y1TGYRKnEXe0vcBkpSeN4G4ufhQQHpf/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbrgCJRPHtI8IMkty4P0qX3iaFEfBWfQLVqR-b5mPZAikEtB9XhL_8y5AR4McuO99oBim1BhEdW0YuqSKtaJi9yJ1uC1c2igZqasNQllJDHJpr_y1TGYRKnEXe0vcBkpSeN4G4ufhQQHpf/s400/6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516243504638186434" border="0" /></a><br /><br />after:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jFycOOibXNxfNbsJgdkqfwYv4kAgkF2BS8SEsI0QEBgtn86KKKGicE3ODTwdRfUBWHkBUpriNHVgZrk-LeB5-dzxkatmvB6X59AV4vDcEY-A3SALOSa6qSxzYfzMmkMdabYw7ocAp1A2/s1600/HPIM4512.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jFycOOibXNxfNbsJgdkqfwYv4kAgkF2BS8SEsI0QEBgtn86KKKGicE3ODTwdRfUBWHkBUpriNHVgZrk-LeB5-dzxkatmvB6X59AV4vDcEY-A3SALOSa6qSxzYfzMmkMdabYw7ocAp1A2/s400/HPIM4512.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516241168842039698" border="0" /></a><br />I painted the bottom of this bamboo table white, and also painted and recovered the seats of my kitchen chairs. I love the idea of a bench or booth style seating on one side of the table, so i used a love seat that I used to have in my bedroom at my other house.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtFaQMt8NfSDGGPhokWqehlbw8wJCbY_SAMD6OAFXekzZaAPQuk4vCd1aqoFXXQfMNNHUhRYltYs_RAb7UeNNmoHNR08aG1-57CvBe99_QPOBEvuOznyHxd0oo0Ouk3ECNKnWyDB42har/s1600/HPIM4508.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibtFaQMt8NfSDGGPhokWqehlbw8wJCbY_SAMD6OAFXekzZaAPQuk4vCd1aqoFXXQfMNNHUhRYltYs_RAb7UeNNmoHNR08aG1-57CvBe99_QPOBEvuOznyHxd0oo0Ouk3ECNKnWyDB42har/s400/HPIM4508.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516238242346539634" border="0" /></a><br />The huge spoon and fork above my couch were originally wooden and I spray painted them red. They were very prevalent in the 70s and are easy to find at yard sales or goodwills.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdfTLBkV0xgyzOSJOdFe_FKk2GavybjKtqTbW7sLZc9DbE-ZJPxhqygyvoavD3e4YFBTj9-PvMQo2vipfAjViOfNcSaKADrFkE8ccuPN5J54d6vQcucoIxjTjEnyWDFgt-Hrx5t1xgHcb/s1600/HPIM4505.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbdfTLBkV0xgyzOSJOdFe_FKk2GavybjKtqTbW7sLZc9DbE-ZJPxhqygyvoavD3e4YFBTj9-PvMQo2vipfAjViOfNcSaKADrFkE8ccuPN5J54d6vQcucoIxjTjEnyWDFgt-Hrx5t1xgHcb/s400/HPIM4505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516238234932241074" border="0" /></a><br />This basket table serves as a great place for us to put extra food and snacks. It was originally wooden with brown baskets, but I spray painted the baskets white and the outside red.</span>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-51249981475617426362010-09-09T21:16:00.000-07:002010-09-09T21:34:32.120-07:00Moss Green and Lacey Sheen<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVoLbnSWnowQVotpkbRlI2O2IYEgIeUVbP1ejgy4vQGPMsF2sJyi3AUPczZkizModwNCnp4_3VGxXbtZLgrNc4c3ukuI70hyphenhyphen4I6iz5IjSuRRobzrGc1lUKCknnRRWzBt_G3HvuF71rL1H/s1600/HPIM4485_picnik.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 190px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134715877306162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDVoLbnSWnowQVotpkbRlI2O2IYEgIeUVbP1ejgy4vQGPMsF2sJyi3AUPczZkizModwNCnp4_3VGxXbtZLgrNc4c3ukuI70hyphenhyphen4I6iz5IjSuRRobzrGc1lUKCknnRRWzBt_G3HvuF71rL1H/s400/HPIM4485_picnik.jpg" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_C6BVAND47P_Cw2hf6slPWDxa2qwUpclzd80hfmmFJS8SU86SNlId7UHrdVEGTDcKFCVdmvqSKE0qx38PkYt62MyxtXhk6sljmwjyn1uazbdi21r4Qyb07DusDQGHNlAqs70ILolpiUs/s1600/HPIM4480_picnik.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 140px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134923830885682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ_C6BVAND47P_Cw2hf6slPWDxa2qwUpclzd80hfmmFJS8SU86SNlId7UHrdVEGTDcKFCVdmvqSKE0qx38PkYt62MyxtXhk6sljmwjyn1uazbdi21r4Qyb07DusDQGHNlAqs70ILolpiUs/s400/HPIM4480_picnik.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Lace slip top: thrifted- Salvation Army-$1.99</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Moss green skirt: Forever21-$19.99</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">70s wooden wedges: vintage-Street Scene-$15</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Gold heart necklace: vintage-antique show-$2</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">I have always been a little hesitant towards the military trends in past fashion seasons, but for the upcoming fall season these looks are everywhere and much more wearable. I found this skirt at forever21, and it is my favorite a-line style with an elastic waistband, that is comfortable and easy to wear with both casual and dressy tops. I found the top at the Salvation Army, and it was originally a full slip that fell below the knee. I decided to cut it off, hem it, and make it a lacey crop top. I liked the pairing of the girly lace top, with the toughness of a military inspired skirt. The wooden wedges with metal hardware also coordinate nicely with the skirt, and i chose a simple necklace that matched the gold buttons on the skirt.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcawqodVSSC2FBh7D6-EfOH0VV1wV-KSg2OSiQgNSBIECYUU-eaWjt8YzGT8xGnRqnwYpSyVqD4c4O7FehJq2nj182cQ9ZoPw95z3nFhStysI5NalUn1KuTseDf8cu1b9tCKUNJOcah24/s1600/HPIM4493.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134730870822050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcawqodVSSC2FBh7D6-EfOH0VV1wV-KSg2OSiQgNSBIECYUU-eaWjt8YzGT8xGnRqnwYpSyVqD4c4O7FehJq2nj182cQ9ZoPw95z3nFhStysI5NalUn1KuTseDf8cu1b9tCKUNJOcah24/s400/HPIM4493.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WSQe7ESdBzS_YS_1D7JqdXOjU6YQAasbakmcaekKzjkaVFExlNYOuLMWtbAu8RbSC7eA9-KiJJJ4RAOn4LsJqCnoYO3_6jRVxMSJEFN2rZF0IDOJlwhiRFStMKuwlgBWPG-QliYY3BiB/s1600/HPIM4496.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134717187908354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WSQe7ESdBzS_YS_1D7JqdXOjU6YQAasbakmcaekKzjkaVFExlNYOuLMWtbAu8RbSC7eA9-KiJJJ4RAOn4LsJqCnoYO3_6jRVxMSJEFN2rZF0IDOJlwhiRFStMKuwlgBWPG-QliYY3BiB/s400/HPIM4496.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqh7mMjtj93OQ_eVRDuD8bcWvfRDKP-EUp6cNFvSjo4lpJCOY4B4RGpR7Y-N0wtAZxY8uuw71zKeWw6H6qpwmOvLfj_5c8d9Lu2-0Hhyphenhyphen5wdodReEvBziA5noKwne1AmlFCctzw4llH3wjc/s1600/HPIM4484_picnik.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 155px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134711550725170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqh7mMjtj93OQ_eVRDuD8bcWvfRDKP-EUp6cNFvSjo4lpJCOY4B4RGpR7Y-N0wtAZxY8uuw71zKeWw6H6qpwmOvLfj_5c8d9Lu2-0Hhyphenhyphen5wdodReEvBziA5noKwne1AmlFCctzw4llH3wjc/s400/HPIM4484_picnik.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiJL0puRqyEnoKzEONgDhZvrcvMBcm3kIO1Op6l_rbEuGr1Gq_mCb3Jzeit3n670v9BhrQlNXV8QZZywtJUeM4LU7EJFtvQKva64xmer5DJBpoQL7urDEOX1_3OTRJi7C5ZreVrFl22OL/s1600/HPIM4481+pic.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 134px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515134706656929106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRiJL0puRqyEnoKzEONgDhZvrcvMBcm3kIO1Op6l_rbEuGr1Gq_mCb3Jzeit3n670v9BhrQlNXV8QZZywtJUeM4LU7EJFtvQKva64xmer5DJBpoQL7urDEOX1_3OTRJi7C5ZreVrFl22OL/s400/HPIM4481+pic.jpg" /></a><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-57638170400261288292010-08-25T20:29:00.000-07:002010-08-25T21:02:11.273-07:00The Jungle Book<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifahCPVDbUSEc6h_RNPxivjiNi7z43wsIqceLSejetc9zaaG87_6F0aqCP-b7EMyrkM0UOXL3gEjFsai1b2LyrwSUUgSHvXCA1a-aYYPsMhcFkrJOfmnOUGAO819Vhoyj-1og1D_WkXPFW/s1600/HPIM4439_picnik.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 278px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509556325934078930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifahCPVDbUSEc6h_RNPxivjiNi7z43wsIqceLSejetc9zaaG87_6F0aqCP-b7EMyrkM0UOXL3gEjFsai1b2LyrwSUUgSHvXCA1a-aYYPsMhcFkrJOfmnOUGAO819Vhoyj-1og1D_WkXPFW/s400/HPIM4439_picnik.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Leopard strapless dress: $19.99- TJ Maxx<br />Gold heart necklace: $2 - antique show<br />Pearl and gold bracelet: $0- inherited from my grandmother<br />Black wedges: $24.99 (end of season sale)- Jessica Simpson Collection from Macy's<br /><br />I just found this breezy leopard sundress today, and am excited to mix it up for fall and winter paired with some tights and a black cardigan or jacket. I didn't want to pair anything too severe with the dress so i just added a few pieces of light gold jewelry and some black wedges. Even though some might be intimidated by animal prints, or not know how to wear them, they actually become a great staple for your wardrobe and almost can be considered a neutral, as you can wear them with just about any color. For example, how great would a pair of bright red shoes and necklace look with this dress too?<br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZmOHy8elP24ZLq7BVLugvlKKNV317uoUoAa47NxTNhNQxVJpObbkhFaroEB-UhAq_fDjjFOOxFqx6kECix1MsZYi-re0yPzzuHr_L2uB8RDSbvC3ZiGgKJxCSBwMnooDyD-hcWcmnF1Z/s1600/HPIM4473p.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 138px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509557099588936562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinZmOHy8elP24ZLq7BVLugvlKKNV317uoUoAa47NxTNhNQxVJpObbkhFaroEB-UhAq_fDjjFOOxFqx6kECix1MsZYi-re0yPzzuHr_L2uB8RDSbvC3ZiGgKJxCSBwMnooDyD-hcWcmnF1Z/s400/HPIM4473p.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCmXYwrTNJI9CZcEZ9GutLQ3C4UiRKUzq_HmElm-yd3jEabQrFcJULhRI8xglUIq-qIDTaJTT65sC7P8GmyWkmbTZ0TiJXG4OMmW_Bq8EwR6Kp05W3AEeBEasjOvh3gV7GVQI6BrVsOvr/s1600/HPIM4474p.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 131px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509557100934652034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCmXYwrTNJI9CZcEZ9GutLQ3C4UiRKUzq_HmElm-yd3jEabQrFcJULhRI8xglUIq-qIDTaJTT65sC7P8GmyWkmbTZ0TiJXG4OMmW_Bq8EwR6Kp05W3AEeBEasjOvh3gV7GVQI6BrVsOvr/s400/HPIM4474p.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcL0GIZAcwZQIkbVUOkEjnW7hMhgCXfYTIPdjBgd1HN3zUms22a7_7usvKNzu6zsVE-oBidkwCCwT4xDOuTMygkZbBJyFJTa34f0ZBKzQckz4VyrTYju7tNBhNoKxujzf9IiQo1PmBUF1k/s1600/HPIM4472_picnik.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; 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HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509556328447321330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTJICOf7nhYISeU0dLmTxFzIjTR2_RasPRg08ANuc6zmX8QIOZuhSyFxsFu17tsOZv0Sur0H-VkYbRlCGH3-3kocKEhIWqCGQXS6rgRXvAb1Ix6qcAa1cAT47K7UQCKfL2S0KaMjBcip96/s400/HPIM4440_picnik.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-32558284668809758142010-08-17T20:16:00.000-07:002010-08-17T21:14:44.993-07:00August 17th: Cherry Pop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwK0Jiyz14KJL8DG_XK_0sdHqdK-gCI4l012-4uVfj7OKnPxzbmAEFbaRb0Kt2I9iznmpvV5jZeQ83Ku5Bn684_6lehh6MV5K9BG7XJiiIy4dECukafs3M_2WXujC4AW7ZJ7rB7XQsMZVB/s1600/HPIM4391.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 198px; height: 402px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwK0Jiyz14KJL8DG_XK_0sdHqdK-gCI4l012-4uVfj7OKnPxzbmAEFbaRb0Kt2I9iznmpvV5jZeQ83Ku5Bn684_6lehh6MV5K9BG7XJiiIy4dECukafs3M_2WXujC4AW7ZJ7rB7XQsMZVB/s400/HPIM4391.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506584240586639602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrCZFdzqhKzmVZrWIhVaWPxB4-TKxu4ZGZNFwJQzH594LpVOXWhtISExZXuF1WhBV_QOlSN3aEfp8n3znlkZShyqA8s_mMv4Vg3mFyNXMNbBFlbghwpgcSUbSG-r9mTnds0tqPaA1i5G1/s1600/HPIM4392.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 195px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwrCZFdzqhKzmVZrWIhVaWPxB4-TKxu4ZGZNFwJQzH594LpVOXWhtISExZXuF1WhBV_QOlSN3aEfp8n3znlkZShyqA8s_mMv4Vg3mFyNXMNbBFlbghwpgcSUbSG-r9mTnds0tqPaA1i5G1/s400/HPIM4392.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506584234897151106" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Sorry it has been ages since my last post, but I have been so busy with my big move and finishing up my house (more before and after pictures to come). Here is my outfit of the day, which i noticed, after putting it together, is completely thrifted. I would love to have a tv show, or magazine column, where I create outfits for people only shopping thrift stores and goodwills. As I get more and more experienced in shopping these treasure troves, I become more amazed at what great things you can find! Maybe I can give it a try on here and see how it goes! Until then here is my unintentional all-thrifted outfit:<br />red cotton dress: Goodwill-$5<br />turquoise pendant necklace: garage sale- $1<br />Rainbow vintage wedges: etsy- $10<br />nailpolish: Revlon "minted"- $4<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hena8q91MZsKI5LmMOmpVpSb2ZAZ3PX_BDf4YakatHmuufYO_Kx-KAJYMSRvq84UcY0I64EgG61j5kYnvmhth430yCDxYI2A_7srk76oYkTRtRJeAobj0PhoPj-OF772CxxodM85FcVA/s1600/HPIM4403.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0hena8q91MZsKI5LmMOmpVpSb2ZAZ3PX_BDf4YakatHmuufYO_Kx-KAJYMSRvq84UcY0I64EgG61j5kYnvmhth430yCDxYI2A_7srk76oYkTRtRJeAobj0PhoPj-OF772CxxodM85FcVA/s400/HPIM4403.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506596292640226722" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />I love red with a pop of turquoise. This red cotton dress is a great summer staple that you can accessorize many different ways, and its extremely comfortable on top of all that. I added the multicolored shoes which brought the two bright colors together. To top everything off I have to discuss my new favorite nailpolish, "minted", which is a light turquoisy-green made by revlon, and i think it looks great with just about everything, especially with a tan. </span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4dhT9sNU_xP4p4vizdK0h9T_aJfvMNfktNwkZQLhrEUiDlPKvRzqbnCE8PjzWTeyS0Bh3rjak2juHVgC9ATVS6zG-sfpEePJIw1VswM4ZyrHb5OdZoxCkSiqaeFpop-Zl0p5_lt6ybDx/s1600/HPIM4393.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk4dhT9sNU_xP4p4vizdK0h9T_aJfvMNfktNwkZQLhrEUiDlPKvRzqbnCE8PjzWTeyS0Bh3rjak2juHVgC9ATVS6zG-sfpEePJIw1VswM4ZyrHb5OdZoxCkSiqaeFpop-Zl0p5_lt6ybDx/s400/HPIM4393.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506596284131223314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKisLz_Ph8fysdnoAD9PLFDOUK_f1zVzgaQa0iNsjpoDxAO0aw8sm_xSGam-RgRlUdRWseR2Zj-3hh46fUOaNpYIQjVxzE4-PxjcIpImqvmfM0W0dg6v-N6hKMbeO0oA7zmduV4dnbZTOT/s1600/HPIM4395.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKisLz_Ph8fysdnoAD9PLFDOUK_f1zVzgaQa0iNsjpoDxAO0aw8sm_xSGam-RgRlUdRWseR2Zj-3hh46fUOaNpYIQjVxzE4-PxjcIpImqvmfM0W0dg6v-N6hKMbeO0oA7zmduV4dnbZTOT/s400/HPIM4395.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506596280369887810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi406IKZYJEHS4JHXBcRdFO23Qfpo8cDiWcBZhCo7YzrHX-H7Y3LjgoHOOfijQNN_29nQbwR_bdxVDULU6rcjLrkBdMBJu0stmmeVC1od4CISJWPwNc-8_Yqq2rEzp9UiR01Mwvo7e8BZ6p/s1600/HPIM4390.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 484px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi406IKZYJEHS4JHXBcRdFO23Qfpo8cDiWcBZhCo7YzrHX-H7Y3LjgoHOOfijQNN_29nQbwR_bdxVDULU6rcjLrkBdMBJu0stmmeVC1od4CISJWPwNc-8_Yqq2rEzp9UiR01Mwvo7e8BZ6p/s400/HPIM4390.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506584245923262418" border="0" /></a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-71212353556599546402010-08-01T21:06:00.001-07:002010-08-01T22:09:14.815-07:00My First House: Decorating on a BudgetHello everyone! I have been busy working at the house for the past week and am slowly moving furniture in and getting decorated! Here are some pictures of our study before and after:<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />BEFORE:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRB0LIFRB7IB4QbuU-9naSMxImFnDlAkLUf7nx4EyXLvLhuH3silWm7mwaFWvD-l3UtX15W09KVvEJFdJnUo_9saTRCPawdwZn30G-LzraRwkc4yjyF2opyZGdUQwgEebOmdHM8lKPKPHy/s1600/HPIM3883.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRB0LIFRB7IB4QbuU-9naSMxImFnDlAkLUf7nx4EyXLvLhuH3silWm7mwaFWvD-l3UtX15W09KVvEJFdJnUo_9saTRCPawdwZn30G-LzraRwkc4yjyF2opyZGdUQwgEebOmdHM8lKPKPHy/s400/HPIM3883.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500666695641550338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsQYwKl4f0qg3cxj5Po3MoQiUv1OWvK7psO5uvmVBAwCLMjD02WEsoNcPYTzTkdiACT4ek8AEPmgXaKt7fyf3pQDlywn2gCs84Xc3yx_M0juwE7yzR9LKj_B2VlK_d3O-DzpI7PnV0ImT/s1600/HPIM3887.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdsQYwKl4f0qg3cxj5Po3MoQiUv1OWvK7psO5uvmVBAwCLMjD02WEsoNcPYTzTkdiACT4ek8AEPmgXaKt7fyf3pQDlywn2gCs84Xc3yx_M0juwE7yzR9LKj_B2VlK_d3O-DzpI7PnV0ImT/s400/HPIM3887.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500668913332249602" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">AFTER:<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaGv3kdsLE3HttBLqnd-oYneTu_qn2GOj1mt1v3TOraMjz_jrOGQXsanyg_DNhxecu2qwckN72DIa0fdKIWrtpvOcw51EVAysqQ6mxeYsuEroe4h1w-3Z7mZxkgn-JkHZo78c2R8iYQ3D/s1600/HPIM4258.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 325px; height: 433px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRaGv3kdsLE3HttBLqnd-oYneTu_qn2GOj1mt1v3TOraMjz_jrOGQXsanyg_DNhxecu2qwckN72DIa0fdKIWrtpvOcw51EVAysqQ6mxeYsuEroe4h1w-3Z7mZxkgn-JkHZo78c2R8iYQ3D/s400/HPIM4258.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500660176508220002" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Paint really makes all the difference when dealing with a dark room of wood paneling. I am absolutely in love with the turquoise color I chose for this room, and the painted paneling turned out even better than I imagined. Painting the trim and ceiling a fresh coat of white also makes a huge difference! I found the couch at the habitat store, which just happened to have a great vintage flower print with turquoise flowers that matched the wall perfectly. I also found a large shelf at the habitat store and painted it white to hold our printer, computer supplies, and books. I like that the shelf has all kinds of different shaped compartments that I can accessorize differently! Next, I added my album rack with record player, and a side table for the couch. Finally I added some wall decor and accessories! The couch is the most expensive thing in the room at around $100, but everything else is under $30!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Couch: Thrifted from Habitat Restore- $110<br />Wicker mirror : Goodwill-$14 (spray painted white)<br />4 gold wall decorations: Goodwill - $3 (partially painted turquoise with craft paint)<br />Wall paint- Valspar "Fresh Mist"-$24</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW9Af7-6HlBmL1Huul1Rk7VuDLo_KCE9O0u0AhDbm8iqwY3MByW7ugPCQ9Q_tZwZ-QjLBjOEaZN8DSQDMv8n6VqcHIsocn_tCZkm6Izedq21byITaBueIqADCz2VgkJOyXYKRiHKHUsr4/s1600/HPIM4259.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTW9Af7-6HlBmL1Huul1Rk7VuDLo_KCE9O0u0AhDbm8iqwY3MByW7ugPCQ9Q_tZwZ-QjLBjOEaZN8DSQDMv8n6VqcHIsocn_tCZkm6Izedq21byITaBueIqADCz2VgkJOyXYKRiHKHUsr4/s400/HPIM4259.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500660185077636402" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Glass and gold side table: Goodwill - $5.75<br />Turquoise retro coasters with holder: Lexington Peddler's Mall- $7<br />Turquoise lamp: TJMaxx- $29.99<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0XQ6BfFe7DyEJLfTvqze2rIzsOTuheA9dxu4EuucekA62b0rG2q7KdiOr2jDibEQbYxCD4mNip7cKxGYb32IsHrEvxBdyW1iOgVkkNOXOLPCqSHw9KWh_D1xZcbVjDIhYO9VRPcWYlwy/s1600/HPIM4261.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0XQ6BfFe7DyEJLfTvqze2rIzsOTuheA9dxu4EuucekA62b0rG2q7KdiOr2jDibEQbYxCD4mNip7cKxGYb32IsHrEvxBdyW1iOgVkkNOXOLPCqSHw9KWh_D1xZcbVjDIhYO9VRPcWYlwy/s400/HPIM4261.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500661309256748850" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Kndnk2VGB_nTP0q6EpvqTPSdvzpuAO-UyTfznBS_mTMLzCGXpvDWKs-Jj6DJ7-ep28iFePN0qgUat8_0x9Tl93GADRbte4jvHlb39oIg2gxfmhtuvecPhnxp8bREcvAPdX4sZ6SwQuKd/s1600/HPIM4263.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Kndnk2VGB_nTP0q6EpvqTPSdvzpuAO-UyTfznBS_mTMLzCGXpvDWKs-Jj6DJ7-ep28iFePN0qgUat8_0x9Tl93GADRbte4jvHlb39oIg2gxfmhtuvecPhnxp8bREcvAPdX4sZ6SwQuKd/s400/HPIM4263.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500661321374907746" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />BEFORE:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfI5rfu2W3hzR0x_Z1vQaHZXODUxEYvoPE9RSItYUIBYUSn4ZR5tI06VRWxNZ1dEVRgHiLdH13pznuxOWXIm3p69wR0J9QwoxVQQm-JhV9gO4ssidyRbZPRjq8U2nfdQFs43s-DeNzFSj/s1600/HPIM3882.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqfI5rfu2W3hzR0x_Z1vQaHZXODUxEYvoPE9RSItYUIBYUSn4ZR5tI06VRWxNZ1dEVRgHiLdH13pznuxOWXIm3p69wR0J9QwoxVQQm-JhV9gO4ssidyRbZPRjq8U2nfdQFs43s-DeNzFSj/s400/HPIM3882.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500666687966670434" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu6f7ZnihbJbTBimP4xVh3ZDjuBGDbjKfWFpi2A9uq_rPVQEgSjSevHcuXI9M6h7i3M-GGTuI9IsWAKG_HhGkeTZlxOpUWwva2lEu-p753Ks2oTDVsNSWoj80whWhKSARq_EMxMj-jHbu/s1600/HPIM3881.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvu6f7ZnihbJbTBimP4xVh3ZDjuBGDbjKfWFpi2A9uq_rPVQEgSjSevHcuXI9M6h7i3M-GGTuI9IsWAKG_HhGkeTZlxOpUWwva2lEu-p753Ks2oTDVsNSWoj80whWhKSARq_EMxMj-jHbu/s400/HPIM3881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500668909013377186" border="0" /></a><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />AFTER:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qn8mirQrSYKYnd67W-9uWt7mksVq4tjuvYJ7MwTWYAOixWuHQoZmPT8s1PT_C61CnkjoUFShW0nvHuzTv5Yboj4jEN6MHa-bx9hImIhoSon54hTdSfZtmzDfZFzcbuwaO8uPwi6swE6W/s1600/HPIM4265.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qn8mirQrSYKYnd67W-9uWt7mksVq4tjuvYJ7MwTWYAOixWuHQoZmPT8s1PT_C61CnkjoUFShW0nvHuzTv5Yboj4jEN6MHa-bx9hImIhoSon54hTdSfZtmzDfZFzcbuwaO8uPwi6swE6W/s400/HPIM4265.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500661349618255554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />White bookshelf: Habitat Restore- $14.50<br />Album rack: An Antique Affair monthly antique show- $15<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEr5wWUtBezvG5IaWkKxV6dL0bRqlhcdd4BB4l4kLwCIzo-8Gt3VmRx_Itg6PuX60-h38I-vIa_lxWaxL3cRRWIivto1od2nYDjxmBd8qRATFMO0zDOYwRnbj3N59lUAEmRlFygtDxzhb-/s1600/HPIM4279.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEr5wWUtBezvG5IaWkKxV6dL0bRqlhcdd4BB4l4kLwCIzo-8Gt3VmRx_Itg6PuX60-h38I-vIa_lxWaxL3cRRWIivto1od2nYDjxmBd8qRATFMO0zDOYwRnbj3N59lUAEmRlFygtDxzhb-/s400/HPIM4279.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663419276167954" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZz94OTzExWCSwYscmDcAuNY5-J47amRwiEEbdOqZTPFIBPiT_4Uwg0CMQHBVtyGMiPOycL_AB1HLuzV_ZtCeYj9wbsm0oknKO_-UqkR47RYzRzIaNVRLP7AAaQmDA6pn81pQDJHedG3i/s1600/HPIM4287.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUZz94OTzExWCSwYscmDcAuNY5-J47amRwiEEbdOqZTPFIBPiT_4Uwg0CMQHBVtyGMiPOycL_AB1HLuzV_ZtCeYj9wbsm0oknKO_-UqkR47RYzRzIaNVRLP7AAaQmDA6pn81pQDJHedG3i/s400/HPIM4287.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663438642107650" border="0" /></a><br />Album: $1<br />Set of 3 white baskets: TJMaxx- $12.99<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZceIuAdtC_dNpn3XUPmmsNCtdTYR-YVYmiOrLvPEK0yk8OWDsw2486HNt65YOUbnfNT83fJ6UJ-AkmWFmYygY-E_OGOvnA2CKZHuh-LTYoAHBJBV_nQnQNZP2oZ2KnHyVyMVyWbF6vaio/s1600/HPIM4285.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZceIuAdtC_dNpn3XUPmmsNCtdTYR-YVYmiOrLvPEK0yk8OWDsw2486HNt65YOUbnfNT83fJ6UJ-AkmWFmYygY-E_OGOvnA2CKZHuh-LTYoAHBJBV_nQnQNZP2oZ2KnHyVyMVyWbF6vaio/s400/HPIM4285.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663427728863890" border="0" /></a><br />Owl bookends: garage sale- $1 (originally wood, spray painted white)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgdyJLI9M00Axv5ESrXOUqjGWFrBQhqsJRngSRDhHG04wcd-5AWdgptJvGTZOGmmfzkybovSTsWR0wucPCD1fOjCtUvxXfhrESwc4Cqp9kWaPUGbMvA0VdcWuCAW5sMCvryXHEpQcNkdc/s1600/HPIM4281.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIgdyJLI9M00Axv5ESrXOUqjGWFrBQhqsJRngSRDhHG04wcd-5AWdgptJvGTZOGmmfzkybovSTsWR0wucPCD1fOjCtUvxXfhrESwc4Cqp9kWaPUGbMvA0VdcWuCAW5sMCvryXHEpQcNkdc/s400/HPIM4281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500663424831369362" border="0" /></a><br />White birdcage: Salvation Army- $1.49<br />Vintage Flower picture: garage sale- $2<br />Blue candle: TJMaxx- $4.99<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqXMhy60W4eX_9pj2a2ABv9mIG3uhq-vg6Nics03aGmroAqx2a5SPRSbPvnIw0gMDYIpI6nT7Za91UF5ye5xOF1_Ogb-P25clcEC9kYgNm79XH_CpTpT-Ky43eUB1m-e-jTdW9qyu5X89/s1600/HPIM4278.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisqXMhy60W4eX_9pj2a2ABv9mIG3uhq-vg6Nics03aGmroAqx2a5SPRSbPvnIw0gMDYIpI6nT7Za91UF5ye5xOF1_Ogb-P25clcEC9kYgNm79XH_CpTpT-Ky43eUB1m-e-jTdW9qyu5X89/s400/HPIM4278.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500662474806174674" border="0" /></a><br />Vintage Italy puzzle: Salvation Army- $1.50<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6G-oa13TmB1PwF3Vjd3U9G-LoDeYF1bIo4I5ye99lxm5_VK1atths4Es68vOEJbW7Y1OdjU5s8Ymk8YUSwVQhXIRooglsBCW6ZRkYzBl4jhJCuu52uJoNgiYV4FgDKBDZ03h3Ld0I7EG/s1600/HPIM4277.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG6G-oa13TmB1PwF3Vjd3U9G-LoDeYF1bIo4I5ye99lxm5_VK1atths4Es68vOEJbW7Y1OdjU5s8Ymk8YUSwVQhXIRooglsBCW6ZRkYzBl4jhJCuu52uJoNgiYV4FgDKBDZ03h3Ld0I7EG/s400/HPIM4277.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500662471925871474" border="0" /></a><br />2 mirrors: Goodwill- $0.50 each (one spray painted turquoise)<br />Sailboat tray: Estate sale- $1<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3mM40vwKXe3IZv97zsoNHXSscYdfFf67mvNR4mPuIs1ypoidfEOArt_S0OpX1rDBI4PXO4gSAgfPoAgK_sJDVzSiHRUEO9Wp5-EZO8jFrDRnFe9tUdj4bNKuNUeDUOqAxRdMMB0MfftD/s1600/HPIM4275.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_3mM40vwKXe3IZv97zsoNHXSscYdfFf67mvNR4mPuIs1ypoidfEOArt_S0OpX1rDBI4PXO4gSAgfPoAgK_sJDVzSiHRUEO9Wp5-EZO8jFrDRnFe9tUdj4bNKuNUeDUOqAxRdMMB0MfftD/s400/HPIM4275.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500662463061533218" border="0" /></a><br />White striped jar: garage sale-$0.50<br />2 turquoise baskets: goodwill-$0.50<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5GMWIOWKIgvyRFcL0knNuVm57yTP7LlpBgrJUriSAKSKUYQ9qrb3nTzJF0v3H3GOBbu0Aj-nfzOCtETriwgL0oSSzi-0QLhyphenhyphen6HwsWEX6iJeKraFliQ7rV3zp1m7RppT2FNEhtKU_nJaF/s1600/HPIM4271.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp5GMWIOWKIgvyRFcL0knNuVm57yTP7LlpBgrJUriSAKSKUYQ9qrb3nTzJF0v3H3GOBbu0Aj-nfzOCtETriwgL0oSSzi-0QLhyphenhyphen6HwsWEX6iJeKraFliQ7rV3zp1m7RppT2FNEhtKU_nJaF/s400/HPIM4271.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500662457130299554" border="0" /></a><br />Album: $1<br />small turquoise lamp: Goodwill- $3.50<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy0FRzmBlL79XPD3_GuWR762INB00LqOyqDBtIBzhYcLWbh6vnbUjFWghRWfTR4gOe-0xerdJdK07c60Q4kSSsnwRC4Hc2sTqQvSQv0CiVVj2IpRqa0pEi_v4qGgacYtc9Uqb1hCZdAmA/s1600/HPIM4268.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy0FRzmBlL79XPD3_GuWR762INB00LqOyqDBtIBzhYcLWbh6vnbUjFWghRWfTR4gOe-0xerdJdK07c60Q4kSSsnwRC4Hc2sTqQvSQv0CiVVj2IpRqa0pEi_v4qGgacYtc9Uqb1hCZdAmA/s400/HPIM4268.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500662452264169634" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSkOf-65XcaeSyNDagqvc3LNtuMRLgyZjKd8Ag1ohEdlMKynNY3LHhyQ9_zrGpD0jKUu5-j7RNQs-rmgXbMjZC3BoFSl8Am4FgJGd6SjAOjT3o09vE00d5lgAu8MgcT7xnMo_6xXZUs4b/s1600/HPIM4267.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCSkOf-65XcaeSyNDagqvc3LNtuMRLgyZjKd8Ag1ohEdlMKynNY3LHhyQ9_zrGpD0jKUu5-j7RNQs-rmgXbMjZC3BoFSl8Am4FgJGd6SjAOjT3o09vE00d5lgAu8MgcT7xnMo_6xXZUs4b/s400/HPIM4267.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500661358963395410" border="0" /></a><br />3 Gold mirrors: $0.50 each<br />2 Gold wall decorations: $0.50<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL1gSEEuR7SoKEQKig_o5HHxs4W3cD5WgoMhKKXTArR33jkxb6cVLaEaScKgGG2ctK8on6Y3jKJ6ozVCwNZTh2QdCwF_zuvtuhp9ppUMBELZVlx7f8Jw09JM8N5e_YPJFP7MmS55V_lp7/s1600/HPIM4264.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdL1gSEEuR7SoKEQKig_o5HHxs4W3cD5WgoMhKKXTArR33jkxb6cVLaEaScKgGG2ctK8on6Y3jKJ6ozVCwNZTh2QdCwF_zuvtuhp9ppUMBELZVlx7f8Jw09JM8N5e_YPJFP7MmS55V_lp7/s400/HPIM4264.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500661346120735922" border="0" /></a></span>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-29039025331444620622010-07-25T20:50:00.000-07:002010-07-25T21:08:17.006-07:00Audrey's Closet: Outfit of the Day<span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >The Secret Garden</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheArH1x7Ew6Bo_7QJybFoeylMaj7FIt9T3GdlYO2p4YNWqJDfbS6dNO13Tat21ft4ZDtsoDkXQ2gGCB1gYEFhtyWDTlOhoyjb_UqY9l1KFn4tB3Nqw9KVOMqDWrUMjaDwWkzzBFDyApUIb/s1600/HPIM4246.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 476px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheArH1x7Ew6Bo_7QJybFoeylMaj7FIt9T3GdlYO2p4YNWqJDfbS6dNO13Tat21ft4ZDtsoDkXQ2gGCB1gYEFhtyWDTlOhoyjb_UqY9l1KFn4tB3Nqw9KVOMqDWrUMjaDwWkzzBFDyApUIb/s400/HPIM4246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498057848306551186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiYjLta7Qnc1F1rr9wOiO3NnUo73YXdpQ-botFiXEXNNsIElVZm0wuIlrO6EzV_8eYWpA2PbtUdstffxHZISF-qPYy0GocBHJ4qSur-j0Wx63C7BB2xARdQ_w_iAfVZ9X7eesX1pHiCxJ/s1600/HPIM4247.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 167px; height: 472px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiYjLta7Qnc1F1rr9wOiO3NnUo73YXdpQ-botFiXEXNNsIElVZm0wuIlrO6EzV_8eYWpA2PbtUdstffxHZISF-qPYy0GocBHJ4qSur-j0Wx63C7BB2xARdQ_w_iAfVZ9X7eesX1pHiCxJ/s400/HPIM4247.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498057839667345746" border="0" /></a><br /><br />When: 7-25-10<br />Where: Sunday afternoon at work<br />Floral print tiered dress: TJMaxx - $25<br />White cut-out flats: vintage from Street Scene- $9<br />Gold heart necklace: vintage from antique show- $2<br />Pink flower ring: Forever21- $3.50<br /><br />Total outfit: $39.50<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYQPuILsioW_JXpgA5bPF7EcVmsSjX1oso5NspN3ijrEEQYgd58xEW8-7WBI22mP7HFgZgC2FU06kLk1Ly-IymX7SBYwzNEZhyphenhyphenjHfAKscRPnOkc_RT3pGXTzgWGyaynYVEJkYTN5gSTx1/s1600/HPIM4248.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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The cutest mini floral prints are popping up all over from dress to skirts, purses, jewelry, and even shoes. They are easy to dress up, or to wear everyday, and the bright pastel colors add an element of fun to any outfit. I found this sweet floral dress at TJMaxx and loved the detailed tie on the back, and cute tiered bottom. It is very comfortable, especially when paired with my favorite vintage white leather flats, that helped make the dress look more casual. I added a simple gold heart necklace that matched the girly style of the dress, and a fun oversized pink flower ring from Forever21 that perfectly matched the flowers in the dress.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO4IImaTkiTRtWkBXIYIohPvdJW5HHAKKsDMxoFYaXs7BuAcQVvgi4ln5iBUo36Z8YARbK-hohPuKQiGNQQ5v_MJj7WlAPXCmoHAqF9x7PAlY7jJlMlcnjrl-EOjoRWPrTOvtYAeZDwji/s1600/HPIM4236.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 360px; height: 311px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoO4IImaTkiTRtWkBXIYIohPvdJW5HHAKKsDMxoFYaXs7BuAcQVvgi4ln5iBUo36Z8YARbK-hohPuKQiGNQQ5v_MJj7WlAPXCmoHAqF9x7PAlY7jJlMlcnjrl-EOjoRWPrTOvtYAeZDwji/s400/HPIM4236.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498058241949577090" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJlU0Wy3JUUKeMndFYM1y0YFuJaPMXW0iSm9QJVp2RvuV7DKosVL0gE6mACQJIEH2qzJzm7fv7LTyke-ZNJgTDvJwAkEncm24eppgEvU8Z4qqDma9qTGx_Pl-lKrbBFn0ju2FJxw8SUMw/s1600/HPIM4237.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 337px; height: 351px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWJLyx-6GjjIe68cQ9CDSAowgrMuAWU4E58LUkye4ANGyVj1OS-un3aFcu7ttNvLtLUB86W5gWdsXkUZIIizVGlO2wmYHocNIgQyjiW_grn_5ebzg_hm01Z8eaeM7OUNZV8Yo8TQdyPh1l/s400/HPIM4245.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498057858054930626" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxiYjLta7Qnc1F1rr9wOiO3NnUo73YXdpQ-botFiXEXNNsIElVZm0wuIlrO6EzV_8eYWpA2PbtUdstffxHZISF-qPYy0GocBHJ4qSur-j0Wx63C7BB2xARdQ_w_iAfVZ9X7eesX1pHiCxJ/s1600/HPIM4247.JPG"><br /></a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-24391244707478997202010-07-17T20:41:00.000-07:002010-07-17T20:57:46.351-07:00Audrey's Closet: Outfit of the Day<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_Htuvu9tHNGI6Tgl1-0Q8mYMBPZDLvsDog8zke0JVKyl-oyfSzxnzs42d7S-f87hq_OsaijHN8KAWTLGvqx2PeJWNfy7NFaa1gfTRxgvBRudEoWnaiX-dgRMNqV2NZp9eJ1RhoVnq1cU/s1600/HPIM4117.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 139px; height: 411px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_Htuvu9tHNGI6Tgl1-0Q8mYMBPZDLvsDog8zke0JVKyl-oyfSzxnzs42d7S-f87hq_OsaijHN8KAWTLGvqx2PeJWNfy7NFaa1gfTRxgvBRudEoWnaiX-dgRMNqV2NZp9eJ1RhoVnq1cU/s320/HPIM4117.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087294020382018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Wrd0G5LmhpWNhFx9bfXzDJLxVkUwGvSfUNRomyuTx7O4ytGXauqYa5OlQXeQshdCEnz6r2PFaqzeIqUluo_eILel2fjwkYk6oh1lGdNbzUIhJsy7UqNFRM6OuxMi4X_FiDvMyUHl22Q/s1600/HPIM4118.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 162px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD6Wrd0G5LmhpWNhFx9bfXzDJLxVkUwGvSfUNRomyuTx7O4ytGXauqYa5OlQXeQshdCEnz6r2PFaqzeIqUluo_eILel2fjwkYk6oh1lGdNbzUIhJsy7UqNFRM6OuxMi4X_FiDvMyUHl22Q/s320/HPIM4118.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087289051799170" border="0" /></a><br />Date: 7-16-10<br />Where: Errands, Garage Sales, and Thrifting<br /><br />Kelly Green Tie Crop Top: Vintage from Street Scene - $10<br />Jean Tiered Skirt: Target - $10<br />Cherries flip-flops: Old Navy (from several summers ago)- $6<br />Green plastic flower earrings: Vintage from antique show- $3<br /><br />total outfit- $29 !<br /><br />I'm obsessed with the latest trend of cropped tops and especially like the vintage tie-up ones. I loved the bright color of this one I found at Street Scene, and the ruching detail on the shoulders. The tiered jean skirt from target comes in all kinds of colors, and I have been able to wear this one with everything! The elastic waist makes it very comfortable, and it is a perfect length to dress up or down. I kept the accessories minimal with just a pair of large plastic retro flower earrings that matched the kelly green top. I wore some Old Navy cherries sandals that I still really love, even though I have had them for several years and don't get to wear them often.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-TuVMjRWb9mt9WSJRFOY6eeWMLG19WVjwhn_tgfswPMmNU3hAPT7XgkLLv-Ntcc_HJqpd-IuGGefqT9aCiIDzTxDZMSUNoV-z_1dPTQW8m6nunxch3uP-akVDP0E_hYv3ZD6lob2bxk7/s1600/HPIM4113.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 611px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis-TuVMjRWb9mt9WSJRFOY6eeWMLG19WVjwhn_tgfswPMmNU3hAPT7XgkLLv-Ntcc_HJqpd-IuGGefqT9aCiIDzTxDZMSUNoV-z_1dPTQW8m6nunxch3uP-akVDP0E_hYv3ZD6lob2bxk7/s400/HPIM4113.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087529169178210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa-isBCTKauMIHjYyOpBSpghJVfCEvG9FteKnpZ3AQCMIJUX04WH6YnsNpbdenH7Ton-m2yuFkyARBa0bN4OqmbyUr_c8f3TR0mnPibHRozy0FXPPW0hpWp5iFEJUC5zgUVtAf2nEDd5G/s1600/HPIM4115.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa-isBCTKauMIHjYyOpBSpghJVfCEvG9FteKnpZ3AQCMIJUX04WH6YnsNpbdenH7Ton-m2yuFkyARBa0bN4OqmbyUr_c8f3TR0mnPibHRozy0FXPPW0hpWp5iFEJUC5zgUVtAf2nEDd5G/s400/HPIM4115.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087534774099234" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUR6Wd7PdMHc27aQQ_tDBodxZP1CMHVfeUGV3vzRmJ_BaXctkVeWu_PTIyaTgEx7ok75tQJe8xScl0LfKG73vqQsHyrT6hHei3TwPUXl9Q1PdWCVm8mm-C1BbcgmQpuB9LhoAYgLr2988L/s1600/HPIM4123.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUR6Wd7PdMHc27aQQ_tDBodxZP1CMHVfeUGV3vzRmJ_BaXctkVeWu_PTIyaTgEx7ok75tQJe8xScl0LfKG73vqQsHyrT6hHei3TwPUXl9Q1PdWCVm8mm-C1BbcgmQpuB9LhoAYgLr2988L/s320/HPIM4123.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087284635402690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpWLbKkYm4gSDQmkcLxdPqqXGvkkL1uvW8gSPuMEGH-WyNW_4KujUohXz6zLATPMiastmYlJg3UDCdhi-9QDJOgV5Q1HIIY2wYC83l-67cJN_ex2ShfYVVGhInrhasfGfPlRPuKmcN07o/s1600/HPIM4130.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUpWLbKkYm4gSDQmkcLxdPqqXGvkkL1uvW8gSPuMEGH-WyNW_4KujUohXz6zLATPMiastmYlJg3UDCdhi-9QDJOgV5Q1HIIY2wYC83l-67cJN_ex2ShfYVVGhInrhasfGfPlRPuKmcN07o/s320/HPIM4130.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087275727145442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFB7kynYflJkNgZD5zsfYJN0On3NK9T9VEIT75bxmnO7c28C7WbZEiRPm2ajyaJRiCPxeiPPqFUHQC8ByPPb6tLJ-DCMT3b91x9RliVvCjqN8OVZWKZ3gUCNDOxqVcm4w67KnDVXbmbmpg/s1600/HPIM4132.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFB7kynYflJkNgZD5zsfYJN0On3NK9T9VEIT75bxmnO7c28C7WbZEiRPm2ajyaJRiCPxeiPPqFUHQC8ByPPb6tLJ-DCMT3b91x9RliVvCjqN8OVZWKZ3gUCNDOxqVcm4w67KnDVXbmbmpg/s320/HPIM4132.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495087267664932738" border="0" /></a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-85354219734724667812010-07-12T20:31:00.000-07:002010-07-12T21:55:00.051-07:00Audrey's Closet:<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpT8pi6lNy9XLjl27wu1ihS6GjkPJHm4lfcjW3j_LXmBxJtU_arw-5dBh_1J5nEd2CI5g40lVBLPeTQISnf9Mvkgbb-wr8mpxXhr2R24Exo5ZwBoUE6ij3D3L8bOy6ICZQ7elPuGpzH9w/s1600/sabrina-audrey-hepburn-wearing-a-givenchy-gown-1954.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 422px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFpT8pi6lNy9XLjl27wu1ihS6GjkPJHm4lfcjW3j_LXmBxJtU_arw-5dBh_1J5nEd2CI5g40lVBLPeTQISnf9Mvkgbb-wr8mpxXhr2R24Exo5ZwBoUE6ij3D3L8bOy6ICZQ7elPuGpzH9w/s320/sabrina-audrey-hepburn-wearing-a-givenchy-gown-1954.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493239264661148514" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Black and white truly never will go out of style, and every season it seems to get hotter than ever, with a new twist. This summer, my favorite black and white looks are light, airy, and playful with a retro flair. Here are some of my favorite picks from all my favorite stores, feel free to click the links to see the full item !</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6sPRPKxvdgqP93a2do_TCCQJuu8llOYjInuJWESjSM5qGoIaGtHXEuludITR5xvJrRJNqJRFPmQ8zSJTZk5-hBLF5l_OcWSpptl7cQPPZx7XzWmmq4_Y9fKBqzttMaJezliL7NIETDee/s1600/77731540-01.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB6sPRPKxvdgqP93a2do_TCCQJuu8llOYjInuJWESjSM5qGoIaGtHXEuludITR5xvJrRJNqJRFPmQ8zSJTZk5-hBLF5l_OcWSpptl7cQPPZx7XzWmmq4_Y9fKBqzttMaJezliL7NIETDee/s320/77731540-01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493237756744318882" border="0" /></a><br /> <a href="http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_hat_hairgoods&product_id=2077731540&Page=all&pgcount=25">Forever 21</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0TK6C4ZKgvJfo2fCFo1NMtCKXgf2P0S7gU6dMq7iLeb3dx3ZCAHX95QIP8Te8DFjvzq4Nrci5aMZdP2J3WCTU4yrJxoxBufXYKu9FkAE_KbFCTvJ1fQxkmDb9MrcPpHwoMDRQZA1QCUv/s1600/14531-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 346px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0TK6C4ZKgvJfo2fCFo1NMtCKXgf2P0S7gU6dMq7iLeb3dx3ZCAHX95QIP8Te8DFjvzq4Nrci5aMZdP2J3WCTU4yrJxoxBufXYKu9FkAE_KbFCTvJ1fQxkmDb9MrcPpHwoMDRQZA1QCUv/s320/14531-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493236495566017314" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Tops/Sweet+In+Savannah+Top">ModCloth</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg6bYrcSa5BoaheegxAOcePwRODAFvIy9reasUW0wzMfeKoBRfshPCzSuAOXghO765RwuQppAdkIVQ7lee0IkuWcXKm6RYpGyO4hrQc3HYkgfQKQJ9cRd25q6rebF7vSw4OW1U96BMitw/s1600/image.php.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 205px; height: 235px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsg6bYrcSa5BoaheegxAOcePwRODAFvIy9reasUW0wzMfeKoBRfshPCzSuAOXghO765RwuQppAdkIVQ7lee0IkuWcXKm6RYpGyO4hrQc3HYkgfQKQJ9cRd25q6rebF7vSw4OW1U96BMitw/s320/image.php.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493245478167457810" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.fredflare.com/customer/product.php?productid=5483&cat=348">Fred Flare</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmI5FsISV4sNWYNhv84hmBXv8JZbvU8hCPV_4nG17ZWRtjMtxvry4eodtpWgwAgaXn6hYNSGcdIeR1_okgKLyQsVrhhpE3IIvqv1V1ag6gUxxy5jLR4YB97usuuBAKnPLtNTaRD4-y2RZ/s1600/TPs1936offwhiteB.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; 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width: 242px; height: 345px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX7IwfnWO29tFqSUo-GO_2osacaGXTxkHSy0dYUpCpzxkG7XhOyX-2I07PzbfXZypphr2HXkhRVVueT6qSWVXfx3ZF_3JJHGoCUZ1WN559cRzhdWu69RRzILma1ukCJctKxLSi6dzDA48T/s320/14557-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493236503754293010" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Bottoms/Summer+Solstice+Shorts">ModCloth</a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-19333847069641486162010-07-06T13:46:00.000-07:002010-07-06T18:05:29.995-07:00Audrey's Closet: 1 Dress- 5 Outfits- Roman Holiday Style<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKzp3bi2uYc-uwmfDp7XDvOrd7fe94G1Yc1DD8OT8mCj29wQVCpbwdSCSQjg_LCvtf6HMb-5MKFTVSdSxveasJJgVU6VgJtjjD7NwNn6in_uspqDlxEQ3KyFWyrrxiCBzkiaG2_aWd0Fa/s1600/Picnik+collage.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 381px; height: 354px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCKzp3bi2uYc-uwmfDp7XDvOrd7fe94G1Yc1DD8OT8mCj29wQVCpbwdSCSQjg_LCvtf6HMb-5MKFTVSdSxveasJJgVU6VgJtjjD7NwNn6in_uspqDlxEQ3KyFWyrrxiCBzkiaG2_aWd0Fa/s320/Picnik+collage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490904196585993522" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If you fill your wardrobe with great basics, its easy to mix and match accessories to create unlimited outfits that look completely different. I took a basic white dress from Target, and created 5 looks inspired by Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday using 4 shirts, 2 scarves, 2 belts, 2 purses, 3 pairs of shoes, 1 hat, and some various jewelry including two statement necklaces.</span><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Lunch Date:<br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUG7yKqMj7yc_9YpXXyPwVDmJpcbCm4u9U2Au2Ta7PWkGjrwYqH2jUnZN8D1m7Rr8M1tcHJnritmdOe46CGuEor9aZd0sR7IoTdJJvw8AJdunXbz0qRjkP9tTvJavWqbzfa_8pFHIa-1t/s1600/HPIM3960.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 488px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUG7yKqMj7yc_9YpXXyPwVDmJpcbCm4u9U2Au2Ta7PWkGjrwYqH2jUnZN8D1m7Rr8M1tcHJnritmdOe46CGuEor9aZd0sR7IoTdJJvw8AJdunXbz0qRjkP9tTvJavWqbzfa_8pFHIa-1t/s320/HPIM3960.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490905802025273346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Black and White Scarf: Target<br />White studded flip-flops: JCPenney<br />Straw fedora: vintage<br />Silver rhinestone bracelet: vintage<br />Black beaded bracelet: Macys<br />white bauble earrings: vintage<br /><br />A light printed scarf is perfect and practical to wear with a summery dress. Pair it with a straw fedora to keep the look casual and pile on some bracelets and dangly earrings, since everything else is minimal.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_oIIxQWdsMjy3g5ixYPxHPsvTKc5XG-4NtQ2YgGqVVLht2J6PvCPjEP5asFfe5UMSDjhymPBAOP1PcddcdLGnupSHakeeh3BDOhbhcF2LerjeEES8SBwaVYYlPjA1BQTPSkXXe4bp9PU/s1600/HPIM3965.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_oIIxQWdsMjy3g5ixYPxHPsvTKc5XG-4NtQ2YgGqVVLht2J6PvCPjEP5asFfe5UMSDjhymPBAOP1PcddcdLGnupSHakeeh3BDOhbhcF2LerjeEES8SBwaVYYlPjA1BQTPSkXXe4bp9PU/s320/HPIM3965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490904192007678722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOJfpUehz4yEcnxfwrQwv_oeemc9y6Zuiq-u51vMZPTpUgvx1Nzn5vnuHdZarz_F3NPSQjtX36ATFamuZDygiiHdMfW-4hHlV1jcagZr-McHA-kR_2JcqLk1ZZtiKVI5swePlDWUtmkE5/s1600/HPIM3963.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 179px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFOJfpUehz4yEcnxfwrQwv_oeemc9y6Zuiq-u51vMZPTpUgvx1Nzn5vnuHdZarz_F3NPSQjtX36ATFamuZDygiiHdMfW-4hHlV1jcagZr-McHA-kR_2JcqLk1ZZtiKVI5swePlDWUtmkE5/s320/HPIM3963.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490900568237541714" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTXdr48oa1Rn1Q6iaq9feNGf98DDmD4mH3zLODPna4ePveDAzacWlw5RUGoG_IXsE6w3S6DHa4TSdoe4xKeDNYf70iuZdvcTJ29Y0LB2qP9CvRrros7DelgZfwyLhH1HFypuuskHwni9R/s1600/HPIM3969.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 197px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOTXdr48oa1Rn1Q6iaq9feNGf98DDmD4mH3zLODPna4ePveDAzacWlw5RUGoG_IXsE6w3S6DHa4TSdoe4xKeDNYf70iuZdvcTJ29Y0LB2qP9CvRrros7DelgZfwyLhH1HFypuuskHwni9R/s320/HPIM3969.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490904182960130498" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Site Seeing through Rome:</span><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydtgSIR8mY-Tfh7bggzItEdCgcUqkE4UA133JWtmGo8d-TMTufkwGvcmTF4QC-7L6CnMFdgSezJTA_ppcnHuesnpDLu9p9ncdlzUh7wu8zmDy5zZp-g2FAWyaktayrx98b-S1oSmwlwVl/s1600/HPIM3953.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 233px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjydtgSIR8mY-Tfh7bggzItEdCgcUqkE4UA133JWtmGo8d-TMTufkwGvcmTF4QC-7L6CnMFdgSezJTA_ppcnHuesnpDLu9p9ncdlzUh7wu8zmDy5zZp-g2FAWyaktayrx98b-S1oSmwlwVl/s320/HPIM3953.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490900553994773154" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Black and white gingham 40s top: Vintage from Street Scene<br />White cut-out flats: vintage from Street scene<br />turquoise necklace: thrifted (garage sale)<br />black wicker purse: vintage<br />black patent belt: TJ Maxx<br /><br />Wear any kind of basic button-down unbuttoned and belted over a summery dress for a more put-together look. Add some pretty white flats to keep the outfit casual enough for daytime, and a pop of color with this turquoise pendant necklace.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0W2JJSTRGk1foGJDcEmSHflj0cLI0K0_yVoWq1J-7fFXFWvicL4nsYdNKkRgXc1wqtKgtNqJskgN5wCDL0EIED0LBijIzjbmHYTtau2LT8BC5Diel9LN7lvnZtUbUKCa7FCf9tbeZrUa/s1600/HPIM3958.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 322px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0W2JJSTRGk1foGJDcEmSHflj0cLI0K0_yVoWq1J-7fFXFWvicL4nsYdNKkRgXc1wqtKgtNqJskgN5wCDL0EIED0LBijIzjbmHYTtau2LT8BC5Diel9LN7lvnZtUbUKCa7FCf9tbeZrUa/s320/HPIM3958.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490900565572851986" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Vespa Ride:</span></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1DUcsByWTqo2f3DdCzkAYOqlXqxspRIufXGH8V8bI2WkCqXuiQCBRV8fX6k5Gc1trPUMHKxjIP1hbv5ZTGjYVORblSMi5-LlZo_93mpYGRJ-_lykSoTeaiNclTs4u7-BKaJL6dSqu_CM/s1600/HPIM3947.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 190px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM1DUcsByWTqo2f3DdCzkAYOqlXqxspRIufXGH8V8bI2WkCqXuiQCBRV8fX6k5Gc1trPUMHKxjIP1hbv5ZTGjYVORblSMi5-LlZo_93mpYGRJ-_lykSoTeaiNclTs4u7-BKaJL6dSqu_CM/s320/HPIM3947.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490900547119406562" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">White cut-out flats: vintage from Street Scene<br />white and blue flower clip-ons: vintage<br />blue rafia belt: vintage from Street Scene<br />white cut-out top: thrifted (goodwill)<br />blue scarf: vintage<br /><br />A sheer top adds the right amount of texture to this simple dress. Add a colorful belt, scarf, and earrings for a breezy, casual look that's not too fussy.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dTVA8aaOo82-xijBvwt0We1ykLVCUgwqPp4AsOJWeKlSJyh6-Ttr1RaXtoNeELJ8iIFq9IdBfXdoEfRyGECMUV8AAdsLVOT-EHj1iZrQVvrpcluSb-XT9EdxfHJBtZpY12qvCOyiJ9Pc/s1600/HPIM3951.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 274px; height: 205px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dTVA8aaOo82-xijBvwt0We1ykLVCUgwqPp4AsOJWeKlSJyh6-Ttr1RaXtoNeELJ8iIFq9IdBfXdoEfRyGECMUV8AAdsLVOT-EHj1iZrQVvrpcluSb-XT9EdxfHJBtZpY12qvCOyiJ9Pc/s320/HPIM3951.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490905813873294530" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Spaghetti Dinner:</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUrboL_1Nlqh4Z-1n1vgDnOTjFVqdnf1jI4ggryWDJzEHr1Ginlh6nT73fc6OAq1B9WDYgKwS4LXPw-ibCN2BXumYjUutF231MknpijY6PsF2pAMJ_l4H3rR3UZugpy-AMQeLs1ne-O57/s1600/HPIM3942.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 356px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUrboL_1Nlqh4Z-1n1vgDnOTjFVqdnf1jI4ggryWDJzEHr1Ginlh6nT73fc6OAq1B9WDYgKwS4LXPw-ibCN2BXumYjUutF231MknpijY6PsF2pAMJ_l4H3rR3UZugpy-AMQeLs1ne-O57/s320/HPIM3942.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899687239214514" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Black flower beaded necklace: Forever 21<br />Black and white tie top: vintage from Street Scene<br />Black wicker purse: vintage<br />black strappy wooden heels: vintage from Pops Resale<br /><br />The top seems very daytime, but when paired with some dressy black sandals, and a bold black necklace the look is perfect for an alfresco dinner. A black wicker purse is a great essential summer accessory that goes with almost anything.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwecFIijFwpLFa7QHUWM2eCskhkNbwO4XfHmReD0WYToXwl8RYtMZ5AIV6qn2AYVUrfh7oGA4nTyn-da_hDTOEpaW05dm5-V-Cs_U-nrXyHYgECzzDgfq5ffKb3SCBgNw6xBXQpUBctig/s1600/HPIM3944.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 191px; height: 312px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwecFIijFwpLFa7QHUWM2eCskhkNbwO4XfHmReD0WYToXwl8RYtMZ5AIV6qn2AYVUrfh7oGA4nTyn-da_hDTOEpaW05dm5-V-Cs_U-nrXyHYgECzzDgfq5ffKb3SCBgNw6xBXQpUBctig/s320/HPIM3944.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490900531879066034" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE4-vcMe9OBDCavIiA_2xIF2p7GpLXvmBDpC6RgVBSL-dsiCgedEg9JyljeOJeE68b-5ouO7XjKfBTevbOFhLeoGXFXh83utSoDUnCr2Drtjq6X7t_gNgfPPm8L9xySozjN4tb0nPW1I4/s1600/HPIM3943.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 209px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSE4-vcMe9OBDCavIiA_2xIF2p7GpLXvmBDpC6RgVBSL-dsiCgedEg9JyljeOJeE68b-5ouO7XjKfBTevbOFhLeoGXFXh83utSoDUnCr2Drtjq6X7t_gNgfPPm8L9xySozjN4tb0nPW1I4/s320/HPIM3943.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899696020812034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >Italian Nautical:</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuItZb88SwwfUvQMrg1Z1AWRbR9SkEUV7mihcr3qf4K2273nL9IN6p6JYK2eWyCjZ6Q49UIyJBvxUjAzW_DvH1qoYTBw57s3jr2V_5ZYGtg142rQyXcav4u8y5Wu_QKGA2k9itI934UN0X/s1600/HPIM3938.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 211px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuItZb88SwwfUvQMrg1Z1AWRbR9SkEUV7mihcr3qf4K2273nL9IN6p6JYK2eWyCjZ6Q49UIyJBvxUjAzW_DvH1qoYTBw57s3jr2V_5ZYGtg142rQyXcav4u8y5Wu_QKGA2k9itI934UN0X/s320/HPIM3938.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899660331157426" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Blue and White striped cotton jacket- thrifted (Goodwill)<br />Light blue scarf (used as belt)- vintage<br />White studded flip-flops- JCPenney<br />Mexican Leather clutch- thirfted (garage sale)<br />Turquoise pendant necklace- thirfted (garage sale)<br /><br />Using a light, sheer scarf as a belt is an easy way to cinch the waist of a breezy sundress without looking too harsh. The beachy mix of the gauzy white dress with nautical stripes, paired with the more ethnic look of the purse, necklace, and studded sandals is a perfect combination for an Italian Riviera look.</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0y2xWRj4ldl0Rzd3ohKEN79_N6VhYsHNiZc3lsV9t7ZrGF1vKwxwIi0Bns_9jt-T4dSZcH4ZGZQAhTnRIpMfQoD8_7Unn5OeAkZCSJgMms-mEaSvyky9mqzEstDlrfNN3ykIy12x0h3P5/s1600/HPIM3940.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 284px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0y2xWRj4ldl0Rzd3ohKEN79_N6VhYsHNiZc3lsV9t7ZrGF1vKwxwIi0Bns_9jt-T4dSZcH4ZGZQAhTnRIpMfQoD8_7Unn5OeAkZCSJgMms-mEaSvyky9mqzEstDlrfNN3ykIy12x0h3P5/s320/HPIM3940.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899677700276978" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkMa7Eosafo0eieIIXlED6F1VNSmg8aUQxS5Eh-YVGaCZD0G3ZKDYbk3Ko4Ixs8qobGvOBiYoPSlk0nLjCYcfindSf56gH3AHa8hzG-8VArfCzYDBwQ_Z0uoDorTIC9jJbDpKKsgTkzH/s1600/HPIM3939.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkMa7Eosafo0eieIIXlED6F1VNSmg8aUQxS5Eh-YVGaCZD0G3ZKDYbk3Ko4Ixs8qobGvOBiYoPSlk0nLjCYcfindSf56gH3AHa8hzG-8VArfCzYDBwQ_Z0uoDorTIC9jJbDpKKsgTkzH/s320/HPIM3939.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490899671127493282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkMa7Eosafo0eieIIXlED6F1VNSmg8aUQxS5Eh-YVGaCZD0G3ZKDYbk3Ko4Ixs8qobGvOBiYoPSlk0nLjCYcfindSf56gH3AHa8hzG-8VArfCzYDBwQ_Z0uoDorTIC9jJbDpKKsgTkzH/s1600/HPIM3939.JPG"> </a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMQkMa7Eosafo0eieIIXlED6F1VNSmg8aUQxS5Eh-YVGaCZD0G3ZKDYbk3Ko4Ixs8qobGvOBiYoPSlk0nLjCYcfindSf56gH3AHa8hzG-8VArfCzYDBwQ_Z0uoDorTIC9jJbDpKKsgTkzH/s1600/HPIM3939.JPG"> </a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-74376208235804289852010-06-30T20:35:00.000-07:002010-06-30T22:41:20.574-07:00Double Bathroom Re-DoI officially have bought my own house and its time to start the renovations and decorating!<br />First up are the two bathrooms, which like much of the rest of the house, need a major facelift. Here are some before pictures, inspiration pictures, and what items I'm starting with to begin the bathroom redo. After pictures to come soon!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">HALL BATHROOM-BEFORE:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-D1AEyt7bWk7dSHSTs66EtvBaW5MQauo4GfcU0F-i27QXgffX19gHlqPN3Wa6q0Drx3sdDzj81SYnSfKqsHgIbCkyilyFmLfpXL1h6kEqVysRThQ0FxKabu4k3I_Bk79LuB6O81DQhjK/s1600/HPIM3876.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-D1AEyt7bWk7dSHSTs66EtvBaW5MQauo4GfcU0F-i27QXgffX19gHlqPN3Wa6q0Drx3sdDzj81SYnSfKqsHgIbCkyilyFmLfpXL1h6kEqVysRThQ0FxKabu4k3I_Bk79LuB6O81DQhjK/s320/HPIM3876.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794002110869762" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBSybCVIfSzD2_1PHgcAOLmQq8eCyZyTeR_FjMPEq40oYGFWvExrqU6SUD1IjxdT6w_GnkSb-cdBiT6HMh8robJRcMcIVqpRY7Ob2Qvc689NMhxX8WKYhhibzvC7bmqVCYKTVell3aj15/s1600/HPIM3875.JPG"> </a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm really glad this little shelf was left behind.<br />I'm definately going to paint it a bright color <br />and use it somewhere in the bathroom.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBSybCVIfSzD2_1PHgcAOLmQq8eCyZyTeR_FjMPEq40oYGFWvExrqU6SUD1IjxdT6w_GnkSb-cdBiT6HMh8robJRcMcIVqpRY7Ob2Qvc689NMhxX8WKYhhibzvC7bmqVCYKTVell3aj15/s1600/HPIM3875.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvBSybCVIfSzD2_1PHgcAOLmQq8eCyZyTeR_FjMPEq40oYGFWvExrqU6SUD1IjxdT6w_GnkSb-cdBiT6HMh8robJRcMcIVqpRY7Ob2Qvc689NMhxX8WKYhhibzvC7bmqVCYKTVell3aj15/s320/HPIM3875.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488793997395701506" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We deep cleaned the bathroom today, it already looks much better than here. Next up, PAINT!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >INSPIRATION PICTURES:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymJwWnaOqbMrIwXTAVoeq93pyiC212mtppxlhnK26RtiK5f_6M99v28kVohL8z5jzyj34qwhf87AWeIMTzr3MIlu7bobevDhBzYUtvttP8wUdjld3bs1GMtluhW4C8aTkvmzxzN93ztal/s1600/citrus-3-l.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 302px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgymJwWnaOqbMrIwXTAVoeq93pyiC212mtppxlhnK26RtiK5f_6M99v28kVohL8z5jzyj34qwhf87AWeIMTzr3MIlu7bobevDhBzYUtvttP8wUdjld3bs1GMtluhW4C8aTkvmzxzN93ztal/s320/citrus-3-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794312354855858" border="0" /></a><br /> {Coastal Living}<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqfzRZbf62WNcW3j0oblmm3GwEBW9FeHkVKKmpHEmXUXqdpl2yhUdODRif2pxqmxDy2gsEVxxoSso-lasDY-YHfZsIXy1Z0eYnXJHZxl5sqRWfXdvg-mRWa_ixB8kCRjhE_rsA_sY3oFI/s1600/Yellow+bath+-Retro.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMqfzRZbf62WNcW3j0oblmm3GwEBW9FeHkVKKmpHEmXUXqdpl2yhUdODRif2pxqmxDy2gsEVxxoSso-lasDY-YHfZsIXy1Z0eYnXJHZxl5sqRWfXdvg-mRWa_ixB8kCRjhE_rsA_sY3oFI/s320/Yellow+bath+-Retro.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794306719470402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF26T7Haae6ObtsL6p6VjwdeXcrYD9w8SGjoVkAlz_V_5IEsW0dpORGyF60IZkFzP6x_bZql0o2b89wLrwTArfzwuByKGcOr5GcUgWqrjK8Uu5ehWkDFcNDeWq0Ruoi-KIaspkG3s62AMt/s1600/citrus-7-l.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 296px; height: 296px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF26T7Haae6ObtsL6p6VjwdeXcrYD9w8SGjoVkAlz_V_5IEsW0dpORGyF60IZkFzP6x_bZql0o2b89wLrwTArfzwuByKGcOr5GcUgWqrjK8Uu5ehWkDFcNDeWq0Ruoi-KIaspkG3s62AMt/s320/citrus-7-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794954406408642" border="0" /></a><br /> {Coastal Living}<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqAsRiPKk1wQJH6PKUvsWBlxaOspxqx0ONY0ci9QIzz8_ZCQewGdY7Z3qDQzEoqjIC6cukIFxpPVtP6M_W0ddQ_wOCTtUOjWE87shY1ybVzAqVW2jEC4Ii5IuhPovvnInsLa1yiW4rvwR/s1600/yellow_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCqAsRiPKk1wQJH6PKUvsWBlxaOspxqx0ONY0ci9QIzz8_ZCQewGdY7Z3qDQzEoqjIC6cukIFxpPVtP6M_W0ddQ_wOCTtUOjWE87shY1ybVzAqVW2jEC4Ii5IuhPovvnInsLa1yiW4rvwR/s320/yellow_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794953216400338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYkSUla_sQTLak8ukeWkpxfdORcWtR4YhesxyCjKBUs1lYrge-TShtJDK5WUamOlS06UqBGb-eYPs-GYK41YVAaZX_cybi-mHAs9SQAvpVc4JTgElTZZnrcVOzoiqstnCQ94WqsBIiku2/s1600/color-bench-l.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 285px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPYkSUla_sQTLak8ukeWkpxfdORcWtR4YhesxyCjKBUs1lYrge-TShtJDK5WUamOlS06UqBGb-eYPs-GYK41YVAaZX_cybi-mHAs9SQAvpVc4JTgElTZZnrcVOzoiqstnCQ94WqsBIiku2/s320/color-bench-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794645578602514" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA1nVD7XYJpgUvVeZ5hyX1v7C3H_PC_AqEfXP8ElJAefCyC0-Qq4rCE-0KaUzy9d5yZaD36aFvCIozLyw5irgkPhnimG1xOxlSvV8drcQka_dj3S9FDuH4VH3jmihAiqeqwuJ6jX_uuVY/s1600/citrus-living-room.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixA1nVD7XYJpgUvVeZ5hyX1v7C3H_PC_AqEfXP8ElJAefCyC0-Qq4rCE-0KaUzy9d5yZaD36aFvCIozLyw5irgkPhnimG1xOxlSvV8drcQka_dj3S9FDuH4VH3jmihAiqeqwuJ6jX_uuVY/s320/citrus-living-room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794640997237810" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;">My theme for the hall bathroom is citrus colors. The walls will be a light yellowy-orange (very similar to the coastal living rooms). The cabinet under the sink will be replaced and painted a bright yellow or green. We will also be getting a new toilet, shower head, and sink faucet. I will be wallpapering the inside of the medicine cabinet with this vintage wallpaper:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NzLer-5aubiG_sIOZWdCY7rIlo8hD5DH0AfMayqHbakCSIlogYOdthvz7KLUMMkBEPTukubJDr2-7iHNwpvPzCfDMR7eadRl_ioMfA60i5Xfuh_SUsIfSqj513zjMqfQee5My8NicdU1/s1600/HPIM3923.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 152px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7NzLer-5aubiG_sIOZWdCY7rIlo8hD5DH0AfMayqHbakCSIlogYOdthvz7KLUMMkBEPTukubJDr2-7iHNwpvPzCfDMR7eadRl_ioMfA60i5Xfuh_SUsIfSqj513zjMqfQee5My8NicdU1/s320/HPIM3923.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488798870467945842" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Next I will be making a double layer shower curtain using this lime green pair of vintage curtains<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_0NE2fv2m1Ss7eHGmTM4LmQ6Fp8e3E0dVX3ccT1_ShFBueSNMXM3oV82wQLi5HJ33tqGm_llv3atkr7Eg_RRiBbekHJlXKEoH3oCveALsbhBMRoaj2nuUzMJMjKyc2qHSSL6mHzx9Zxh/s1600/HPIM3921.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 199px; height: 273px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs_0NE2fv2m1Ss7eHGmTM4LmQ6Fp8e3E0dVX3ccT1_ShFBueSNMXM3oV82wQLi5HJ33tqGm_llv3atkr7Eg_RRiBbekHJlXKEoH3oCveALsbhBMRoaj2nuUzMJMjKyc2qHSSL6mHzx9Zxh/s320/HPIM3921.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488798885535561330" border="0" /></a> <br /> with a bit of these vintage sheets poking out underneath:<br /><br /></span> <div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkp0yJdLFzwKqWAv8OHL3mqdvMfQymhz3Th1LmeCjzMJ4P25w8f8cHd5nPmg8utRuYzJvRWUfgOUQtt6NE_O0wuhSzDpf0TN6eojl5u-VWC-Ytbt7e6i_ejh4jZfdrsvBiuFvnQCosTU9/s1600/HPIM3920.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 273px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkp0yJdLFzwKqWAv8OHL3mqdvMfQymhz3Th1LmeCjzMJ4P25w8f8cHd5nPmg8utRuYzJvRWUfgOUQtt6NE_O0wuhSzDpf0TN6eojl5u-VWC-Ytbt7e6i_ejh4jZfdrsvBiuFvnQCosTU9/s320/HPIM3920.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488798893192715666" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;">I also got this cute vintage trashcan to go in the bathroom!</span><br /><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMns2g_4eYgtOubVYms3RLjo7GkBv8nAp77ZqaCrVPYSVIJmoCMIAO4YKuq8QsBsdMeLjKEUHTkabcqvibnC9NnQ2-h4Llyfwd1EprWHeZGddymZaPyrgdIAiQ-bkYNjWJyop13_yTmmhJ/s1600/HPIM3922.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMns2g_4eYgtOubVYms3RLjo7GkBv8nAp77ZqaCrVPYSVIJmoCMIAO4YKuq8QsBsdMeLjKEUHTkabcqvibnC9NnQ2-h4Llyfwd1EprWHeZGddymZaPyrgdIAiQ-bkYNjWJyop13_yTmmhJ/s320/HPIM3922.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488798877512220466" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My Bathroom-BEFORE:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1qp5vbQhHNCF0B-BXiTFztfztWM_tp90ifquGtRhML_1lwCSV0UNv0L_l_CYRx0F44-mXqAACXq8VHuHV1zH3VMb6-9cbR-hvFt4h88j-JI-lI2K-eEspH6ySyXw6ppqWC1GgJpnei3I/s1600/HPIM3901.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC1qp5vbQhHNCF0B-BXiTFztfztWM_tp90ifquGtRhML_1lwCSV0UNv0L_l_CYRx0F44-mXqAACXq8VHuHV1zH3VMb6-9cbR-hvFt4h88j-JI-lI2K-eEspH6ySyXw6ppqWC1GgJpnei3I/s320/HPIM3901.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488793989710360722" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcl_IP8G1ZSJOwpvwv170LkedraWbxyemM6K3YvzAK0irj5zgzbVAaMHs1eA2ozVwyIyxlE8pisQVNCChW8femVbQOq1p-lU6-UAFFBoeJDBvRDLafCvzPnYiz_dmkoqxJzPHfqeryck1o/s1600/HPIM3900.JPG"> <img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcl_IP8G1ZSJOwpvwv170LkedraWbxyemM6K3YvzAK0irj5zgzbVAaMHs1eA2ozVwyIyxlE8pisQVNCChW8femVbQOq1p-lU6-UAFFBoeJDBvRDLafCvzPnYiz_dmkoqxJzPHfqeryck1o/s320/HPIM3900.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488793986775981186" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My bathroom now has the same color pink tile and I absolutely love it, so I was so happy my new bathroom also has retro pink tile! For this bathroom I will also be getting a new toilet, replacing the shower head, and taking down the cabinet above the toilet and replacing it with a newer white cabinet unit. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >INSPIRATION PICTURES:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADi_nX7Do7Ac94c0clxx2GiUqJ0ChI2KpX_WwHBlZcUCdGBxljLb69iSnqwke3MQPXkorLk8hc0SJxC_J6sFyIded18mU4wrW3Mk2lGRj33C-SC_YTXHfqxw0uNddEdrGbMWaz74FcbCe/s1600/pretty_in_pink.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 439px; height: 597px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjADi_nX7Do7Ac94c0clxx2GiUqJ0ChI2KpX_WwHBlZcUCdGBxljLb69iSnqwke3MQPXkorLk8hc0SJxC_J6sFyIded18mU4wrW3Mk2lGRj33C-SC_YTXHfqxw0uNddEdrGbMWaz74FcbCe/s320/pretty_in_pink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794943001234546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ4KywnD31Knf-zrPZLZyAOOlxsArxYprbdb5fQF3DkRgjybMiKiDPElOnCfReVaqMN7T23fbn0hUVp4-ZJH8qpq_ylA7WPqFfgWe-fsTYsv7v3h4zelcaE9PWOZRaNXujgAnq9KKVx63/s1600/pink-bathroom-1.jpg"> </a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ4KywnD31Knf-zrPZLZyAOOlxsArxYprbdb5fQF3DkRgjybMiKiDPElOnCfReVaqMN7T23fbn0hUVp4-ZJH8qpq_ylA7WPqFfgWe-fsTYsv7v3h4zelcaE9PWOZRaNXujgAnq9KKVx63/s1600/pink-bathroom-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQ4KywnD31Knf-zrPZLZyAOOlxsArxYprbdb5fQF3DkRgjybMiKiDPElOnCfReVaqMN7T23fbn0hUVp4-ZJH8qpq_ylA7WPqFfgWe-fsTYsv7v3h4zelcaE9PWOZRaNXujgAnq9KKVx63/s320/pink-bathroom-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794663699831202" border="0" /></a><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGwo7FuDAN4o7NzZ5V4br5rgQsmJiONACaJoXXyuXFRodEfPeRQ7D6uqj2ZjJkEIGCQUWqmPbxpBIuZLgEGuzaNNoBoQZLj1CKNz2-8vMlWmyGjSRQoDalXEGCruxj0ZYbNwdB4S5r7tH/s1600/gasl06_soothingbath-724738.jpg"> </a><span style="font-size:85%;">Love the idea of attaching a giant clip to the wall to<br />hang a bright album! You could even layer several clips and<br />use them to hold magazines!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGwo7FuDAN4o7NzZ5V4br5rgQsmJiONACaJoXXyuXFRodEfPeRQ7D6uqj2ZjJkEIGCQUWqmPbxpBIuZLgEGuzaNNoBoQZLj1CKNz2-8vMlWmyGjSRQoDalXEGCruxj0ZYbNwdB4S5r7tH/s1600/gasl06_soothingbath-724738.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 298px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJGwo7FuDAN4o7NzZ5V4br5rgQsmJiONACaJoXXyuXFRodEfPeRQ7D6uqj2ZjJkEIGCQUWqmPbxpBIuZLgEGuzaNNoBoQZLj1CKNz2-8vMlWmyGjSRQoDalXEGCruxj0ZYbNwdB4S5r7tH/s320/gasl06_soothingbath-724738.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794657379466850" border="0" /></a><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-size:85%;">After seeing this picture I might replace my boring medicine</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">with a pretty mirror! I have plenty of other places for storage</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> anyways!</span><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRrlf9zww5Kbsf_08zhBd90DBehBftXrHkQk6jOAOq7cYm2G-Cktchyphenhyphenvr8_tG1MFfoh4fZCvtLuNs0Nl6_JbBQvcKb-x8YiBvGLd6cOzgA1kTDBE-94VXNRBJpyFN8dN7GO0hMLgHRJc9/s1600/bath+036.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuRrlf9zww5Kbsf_08zhBd90DBehBftXrHkQk6jOAOq7cYm2G-Cktchyphenhyphenvr8_tG1MFfoh4fZCvtLuNs0Nl6_JbBQvcKb-x8YiBvGLd6cOzgA1kTDBE-94VXNRBJpyFN8dN7GO0hMLgHRJc9/s320/bath+036.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794637392780498" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRtojrQAA6uM8scHLQs-Le9R7YL2uIyeOpl2zFKqHWAMPi7Br8wrXgP3Yb7d3kLeb04o0ypwpnOLbWwFQpKLdvylLYQfgp82CHvuEzdBS-eAYTs4d0GWpNSXmzZYOhwQeUr0x4AG6f0Zd/s1600/bath+012.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRtojrQAA6uM8scHLQs-Le9R7YL2uIyeOpl2zFKqHWAMPi7Br8wrXgP3Yb7d3kLeb04o0ypwpnOLbWwFQpKLdvylLYQfgp82CHvuEzdBS-eAYTs4d0GWpNSXmzZYOhwQeUr0x4AG6f0Zd/s320/bath+012.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488794331201780722" border="0" /> </a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">These two photos are from <a href="http://mabelshouse.blogspot.com/2008/07/pink-tiled-50s-bathroom-mini-makeover.html">Mabel's House blog</a>. I love the pops of turquoise color and great vintage floral window treatments!<br /><br /><br /><br />I am going to use this vintage sheet set to make a shower curtain as well as a little skirt to go under the sink (since there is no cabinet under there). I like that the sheets have the light pink that is in the tile, but also some bright pink and yellow. I am going to paint the walls the darker pink color seen in the sheets. My adjoining bedroom will be painted the yellow color and my bedspread has pink and yellow roses, so everything will flow together. After all this is done, I just have a little more accessorizing to do in both bathrooms (the most fun part!) and then I will be posting my AFTER pictures!</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqPpWdywcPADLdtsT_dkI9lw7-XZL6KM38clmFW_I3gc_e_7ABveUq9Fwqu7bIeOHolJ6OHsEmbwOB0UQDi6O_8aoBL0x46O0pJHNIEf5PaYjcX4IiEqkWNJ9XvDlVopjV4wYOwxbbRLH/s1600/HPIM3924.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiqPpWdywcPADLdtsT_dkI9lw7-XZL6KM38clmFW_I3gc_e_7ABveUq9Fwqu7bIeOHolJ6OHsEmbwOB0UQDi6O_8aoBL0x46O0pJHNIEf5PaYjcX4IiEqkWNJ9XvDlVopjV4wYOwxbbRLH/s320/HPIM3924.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488804122160456898" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />AND TO END... I just had to post the most beautiful vintage bathroom I came across.. in the words of Rachel Zoe- I DIED!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HIjdeR5XAu7F3vhNCHyWGKYKfU1kEmaLCOFkj-Z21cJ3SKN2thXm5lkuK4VglxhbcP8oMQkImlmrjT8U1_ePPhlyYIFS9001AwrmxChvH1i6ylyA-9B1V8QzeitWpE_3n0JxjaxXjXFQ/s1600/3452861619_55a4b8d3aa.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 476px; height: 581px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_HIjdeR5XAu7F3vhNCHyWGKYKfU1kEmaLCOFkj-Z21cJ3SKN2thXm5lkuK4VglxhbcP8oMQkImlmrjT8U1_ePPhlyYIFS9001AwrmxChvH1i6ylyA-9B1V8QzeitWpE_3n0JxjaxXjXFQ/s320/3452861619_55a4b8d3aa.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488805668400070338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoM5ORMg3f1AnxzjcdEKtNzhj1febnUUMOB44DzCftFiS44U55vDBVzsO0EQ48Br719GtWvgzk58wpfRiQeX__o83zHxdGMf2souKiydFtG-kkZx5qbncHc0GKR4RtNl4UXvNt4GKhi8iC/s1600/HPIM3921.JPG"><br /></a></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-2918234042194875272010-06-28T17:25:00.000-07:002010-06-30T20:15:52.576-07:00Audrey's Closet: How to mix and match prints<div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHUkk7Okhsa7ojpgK8TI1gqySqsQSEXN408wCYNWgip3nkqzQl2Oe8u9a_GPfWZgooC9r0Jtc_vwpzo8U-c0vOW6_VpqnCyOriALNWyjlGWLSxQ81sPw-oMCYst0FwKzZ5Bec9W2a26XZ/s1600/summer+041.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 452px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHUkk7Okhsa7ojpgK8TI1gqySqsQSEXN408wCYNWgip3nkqzQl2Oe8u9a_GPfWZgooC9r0Jtc_vwpzo8U-c0vOW6_VpqnCyOriALNWyjlGWLSxQ81sPw-oMCYst0FwKzZ5Bec9W2a26XZ/s400/summer+041.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487988607839287346" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This year for your 4th of July outfit, take a cue from our own American flag, and try mixing and matching prints. Below you can see pictures of 2 outfits I created using clothing from my workplace </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:lucida grande;" ><a href="http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#%21/profile.php?id=1653981548&ref=ts">Street Scene</a>. </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">You can always wear more than one print in your outfit if you just follow a few simple rules:</span><br /></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYJGgpsfi0GDUhiojcxRyE6c5fUg7XfRT4z4UfTlWAhjv2TSPRpFRpiBE5rjpwNKDyo6EunMWkU2Bkbjvmk4DZaLQdJ-rsmg2Q04sJILPKLOTdFSpS41yRQq0YdQsWQRYy0UBntwBU2Av/s1600/summer+046.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 633px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwYJGgpsfi0GDUhiojcxRyE6c5fUg7XfRT4z4UfTlWAhjv2TSPRpFRpiBE5rjpwNKDyo6EunMWkU2Bkbjvmk4DZaLQdJ-rsmg2Q04sJILPKLOTdFSpS41yRQq0YdQsWQRYy0UBntwBU2Av/s400/summer+046.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487986016972330562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:78%;"></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br />This first 4th of July outfit shows how you can even add an extra bright color in with your red, white, and blue to make your outfit extra summery! There are actually 3 different prints in this outfit: first the shirt is a small red and white gingham, the tube top underneath is yellow and white striped, and the skirt is an all over red, white, blue and yellow flower print.<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >So what makes this outfit work?</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span>1. Choose 1 busy print: </span>all the prints are around the same size and flow well together. The skirts is very busy with lots of colors and patterns, while the two tops only have two colors and simple patterns that compliment the skirt, but don't overpower it.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span>2. The colors match exactly: </span>in order to mix and match prints, all the colors in the different prints must match exactly. In this outfit, all the reds and yellow are bright, and all the blues are a navy shade.<br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span>3. Accessories balance out colors</span>: from the headband, to the necklace, to the bangles all the accessories add the right pop of color where needed. For example there is no navy blue in either of the tops, but a little pop of navy in the necklace ties together the entire outfit.</span><span style="font-size:78%;"> I also added a green and white flower brooch to the necklaces, since the skirt features some small green and white flowers.</span><br /></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiU1z0bkW7bfqc9UE4MrlS5Zw2aR2doJXgzEuebLyS_3G3RGaSP6VqOvW_MVc6vfl_zuTSu7TM0_CInXaoE0aow8yj5YlGGCZUODhvcZ6Wjfa7xZf6wZdBKgEcgxtycdP5rw_oUCj8bEGe/s1600/summer+047.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 312px; height: 416px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiU1z0bkW7bfqc9UE4MrlS5Zw2aR2doJXgzEuebLyS_3G3RGaSP6VqOvW_MVc6vfl_zuTSu7TM0_CInXaoE0aow8yj5YlGGCZUODhvcZ6Wjfa7xZf6wZdBKgEcgxtycdP5rw_oUCj8bEGe/s400/summer+047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487986025078158610" border="0" /></a></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">3 prints = 1 fabulously fun 4th of July outfit!</span><br /></span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx54duedcoRa7jGaxYsTCkjjX6qQI2SIhVyoWaeFXzKTov6nwKhAt0Eo-yqsMekhaXnhEhnxcy5GGWGDuvOSInGZkUy9FDtgO-ENFig5wmGXbLI-XVhxJ_undVX0QDFDWtoCbEeSQOwTsN/s1600/summer+045.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 230px; height: 523px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx54duedcoRa7jGaxYsTCkjjX6qQI2SIhVyoWaeFXzKTov6nwKhAt0Eo-yqsMekhaXnhEhnxcy5GGWGDuvOSInGZkUy9FDtgO-ENFig5wmGXbLI-XVhxJ_undVX0QDFDWtoCbEeSQOwTsN/s400/summer+045.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487986009518676674" border="0" /></a><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">This outfit features an amazing stars and stripe skirt paired with a gingham western shirt, a navy bandana for a headband, and some red, white, and blue beads. This outfit also follows my 3 style rules for mixing and matching prints:</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Choose 1 busy print: </span>Once again the skirt features the busy pattern that is quite a bit larger than the small red and white gingham in the western shirt. The shirt almost becomes a solid against the large print of the skirt.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2. The colors match exactly: </span>The red in the gingham shirt corresponds perfectly with the red stripes in the skirt. The navy bandana used as a headband also matches the navy bars in the skirt.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3. Accessories balance out colors</span>: Since the top is only red and white, navy accessories balance out the top and allow it to make sense with the red, white, and navy mix in the skirt.</span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><br /></span></span></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-85587392566453392982010-06-19T21:35:00.000-07:002010-06-19T21:51:32.978-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">New Accessory Designs Available at Street Scene </span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuQzYSNgIusfSt9pEksgZSx6Y8DiVMUQsK2ugGw0xS6tsjeui-krg_3H9m03trObmoAqsJsg59QzQGnSllQo8qnogYDoAwt1yHQZ3jufMLq10yqJEZXvn8-zHrOIE3oYzbimOQdqqdL2DO/s1600/DSCN1033.JPG"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Mirrors are easy to find, come in all shapes and sizes, and can be painted to fit with any room decor. I have chosen to share 4 different ways that I use mirrors to decorate my home. All of the mirrors you see being used have come either from goodwill or garage sales, and are now being utilized with a little cleaning and paint.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">#1: Create a Focal Point</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgiZKbfL2Jtz0RCXkD6gHQZbo6CEOfsPehEOjxHger7soFwsKV_-y01Sm-_Nz0qM1WcaWmzJfTviZuBoazBCLIKXG3GX1X7vcnge40JNU_H91Fi8cuDEfU3ZtoWmBLrn1rEtH6TKsg4GB/s1600/DSCN1020.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCgiZKbfL2Jtz0RCXkD6gHQZbo6CEOfsPehEOjxHger7soFwsKV_-y01Sm-_Nz0qM1WcaWmzJfTviZuBoazBCLIKXG3GX1X7vcnge40JNU_H91Fi8cuDEfU3ZtoWmBLrn1rEtH6TKsg4GB/s400/DSCN1020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483228186954214370" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">My dining room wall.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Collect mirrors that you love in all shapes and sizes, paint them all the same color or different, and design a balanced arrangement to create an easy focal point for any room.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">#2: Create a Centerpiece</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunfnfS5UdEsSaLBlIlYzA5_3BhQz38rMknQ9ztz-DxQ0_ttI_L-vEEMa_0laYXuADiiQRca7Vj2jZQY0_IEXHgMQUmcp7JHlm7Gey-A0ZXEOS8XbyYo07XSQLwQYGFUcXyNOBCVm4YMBM/s1600/DSCN1019.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiunfnfS5UdEsSaLBlIlYzA5_3BhQz38rMknQ9ztz-DxQ0_ttI_L-vEEMa_0laYXuADiiQRca7Vj2jZQY0_IEXHgMQUmcp7JHlm7Gey-A0ZXEOS8XbyYo07XSQLwQYGFUcXyNOBCVm4YMBM/s400/DSCN1019.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483228185320983618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Above my bed in my bedroom</span><br /><br />One or multiple mirrors can also be used to create a centerpiece or separator between picture frames, windows, letters, or even above a door. When creating a centerpiece, size is the most important aspect when choosing a mirror. The mirror in the middle should not overpower, or compete with the objects beside, or around it.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />#3: Create a Pop of Color</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNRipkW-XpdRrQ7YVfoC1jR0a5FIx9yNL5-VzwTiVFX7ioFqVNj8xJWtPMn3LCqMfQEwROT64hRAk-5-Nlufz4CtzF9VV-8l6HF11Is2HHi3EtnEYjFCz28mRc0fBzyXgDKt16dsuVjVG/s1600/DSCN1016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaNRipkW-XpdRrQ7YVfoC1jR0a5FIx9yNL5-VzwTiVFX7ioFqVNj8xJWtPMn3LCqMfQEwROT64hRAk-5-Nlufz4CtzF9VV-8l6HF11Is2HHi3EtnEYjFCz28mRc0fBzyXgDKt16dsuVjVG/s400/DSCN1016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483228179806640290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >my bedroom<br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />Paint a mirror with an unexpected color, or the accent color of your room, to add just the right amount of pop to any area.</span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:180%;">#4: Create Depth</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" ><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbOJu3Hklx1xsdY9ztevvTl04gMt6GsIm45uaxEwg5ENx2YPxrIhLRpigEV2gJUp2MT_bBW10OxC-4u7o3H8ESfEFVDMk-d8glA9hyphenhyphenUSQLidaRAxg33KWlNmpvQbb4yS-O1V7OxgYWEoD/s1600/DSCN1015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbOJu3Hklx1xsdY9ztevvTl04gMt6GsIm45uaxEwg5ENx2YPxrIhLRpigEV2gJUp2MT_bBW10OxC-4u7o3H8ESfEFVDMk-d8glA9hyphenhyphenUSQLidaRAxg33KWlNmpvQbb4yS-O1V7OxgYWEoD/s400/DSCN1015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483228176958758162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">jewelry area in my bedroom</span></span><br /><br />Layer one or more mirrors behind a variety of objects to create depth and enlarge the space in your room. It is fine for objects to overlap or obstruct parts of the mirror, the reflections will still be effective in creating depth.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />Some more inspiring ways to use mirrors:</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MZe3-UNG5juB63EM11Z2n2MV1EDrQZtLbD5di4rlEG8lnin32PMk0196F-xriKz2b63VTdsEIo1GLCQJs40HknOaJF4ReSUQzru66NrJSt40tKA35-O1FpzjI7xxFWvWRW9YfSThAw22/s1600/H2H+country+neutral.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MZe3-UNG5juB63EM11Z2n2MV1EDrQZtLbD5di4rlEG8lnin32PMk0196F-xriKz2b63VTdsEIo1GLCQJs40HknOaJF4ReSUQzru66NrJSt40tKA35-O1FpzjI7xxFWvWRW9YfSThAw22/s400/H2H+country+neutral.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483230619452115266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lnTVaJF1PBExAeS00Z4FwMSNMUZX1jDwPhqd-WJ884dzdlhvXAblIMXDj2cUQ0mNHXHY5_4BfelExg_c0ePyVxqIfdM6zSRF7ZeSe6ksPx1ipKOnnwxGbQHY1I9Qut7XtGMB77vTvXl0/s1600/chest-silk-scarf-gtl0306-de.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5lnTVaJF1PBExAeS00Z4FwMSNMUZX1jDwPhqd-WJ884dzdlhvXAblIMXDj2cUQ0mNHXHY5_4BfelExg_c0ePyVxqIfdM6zSRF7ZeSe6ksPx1ipKOnnwxGbQHY1I9Qut7XtGMB77vTvXl0/s400/chest-silk-scarf-gtl0306-de.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483230617134971826" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98tNL-E1EkKz48shXWKci4S5GnRdz5iawsMDQSnuWN4WxyZoRgvyFHi8pw-uxKqwz7EsH-D7aNC5U-wqjD9BdVvTqcnSqLRtsLkRBoE0H9hoMmYHcKfujPtGBqE4KooVlLOaElBdpLamr/s1600/Baroque-Black-Framed-Mirror-HTOURS0207-de.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 313px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98tNL-E1EkKz48shXWKci4S5GnRdz5iawsMDQSnuWN4WxyZoRgvyFHi8pw-uxKqwz7EsH-D7aNC5U-wqjD9BdVvTqcnSqLRtsLkRBoE0H9hoMmYHcKfujPtGBqE4KooVlLOaElBdpLamr/s400/Baroque-Black-Framed-Mirror-HTOURS0207-de.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483230608192099874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrIDwPqPf7pjbgAMRlJsNLXC0slonSmVJi3auJMGwaFg6tlEpOdn2Yyav3X8M0be-CKT0UZP_vWtDQ1flATcc13EhzWK2xvJcbzrhd9UviwxW6r0BOrl_EG84eZosJb6viUkQbWuJ5sPA/s1600/mirrors.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOrIDwPqPf7pjbgAMRlJsNLXC0slonSmVJi3auJMGwaFg6tlEpOdn2Yyav3X8M0be-CKT0UZP_vWtDQ1flATcc13EhzWK2xvJcbzrhd9UviwxW6r0BOrl_EG84eZosJb6viUkQbWuJ5sPA/s400/mirrors.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483230602471683986" border="0" /></a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-75672478281897540662010-06-07T15:44:00.000-07:002010-06-08T18:24:53.769-07:00Best of Summer Movie Nights: All Around the World<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Summer 2007: Beach Movie Night</span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Sw0_J25IU_UcYL9JeS06Df4WrH_QlW9gf-HLzq6v95fsxHDEm_Re-rxSqjN4085RfEI17Z1pQ8g-1qQVYpD0Mbu_I8nterVXyNtkhZ8kFlXBWZr8fYPwSbmSQ3s0_SV-y25exKaqK409/s1600/n12930011_34113558_1119.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Sw0_J25IU_UcYL9JeS06Df4WrH_QlW9gf-HLzq6v95fsxHDEm_Re-rxSqjN4085RfEI17Z1pQ8g-1qQVYpD0Mbu_I8nterVXyNtkhZ8kFlXBWZr8fYPwSbmSQ3s0_SV-y25exKaqK409/s400/n12930011_34113558_1119.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168910849129842" border="0" /></a><br />To decorate our table for beach night, I used a straw beach mat as a table cloth, some brightly colored sand castle molds and plenty of candles. We had goldfish, fruit skewers, popcorn, and of course bright drinks with umbrellas!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpjliV43kEEJd49cucEkmvw4oPnIkYBdoYPmWNgdSHoHr3hL_TXfhRidLAXe8g3gsLyggrCyl1cW1BHC2-QoSLivnl0eW_L4dDS5ChLPsiCCgG5k39MKVHeL9bShH_LwcnoGzAK0DVyfz/s1600/n12930011_34113636_1507.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 374px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYpjliV43kEEJd49cucEkmvw4oPnIkYBdoYPmWNgdSHoHr3hL_TXfhRidLAXe8g3gsLyggrCyl1cW1BHC2-QoSLivnl0eW_L4dDS5ChLPsiCCgG5k39MKVHeL9bShH_LwcnoGzAK0DVyfz/s400/n12930011_34113636_1507.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168919455478386" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bay and I pose with our drinks and some sand toys.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPLNNbUlL-GGM5xABykicSIXUtTEYihn0ihsEuR2oL1_mr0eS3uMLuGdoyrCb8PPMxXhqf2Uy5RacjbVC0nAx1QLhxfX_p82ug_F1MliKzkr0RP6aTTF9sMDK-7-1XACdwcSelPCgqzXJ/s1600/n12930011_34113635_1216.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPLNNbUlL-GGM5xABykicSIXUtTEYihn0ihsEuR2oL1_mr0eS3uMLuGdoyrCb8PPMxXhqf2Uy5RacjbVC0nAx1QLhxfX_p82ug_F1MliKzkr0RP6aTTF9sMDK-7-1XACdwcSelPCgqzXJ/s400/n12930011_34113635_1216.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168916548609058" border="0" /></a><br />Our activities for the night included a short hula hooping and limbo session.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVV_lOy8zqj6pm4lSYA53LPktgkCkMYKMli_7n-MgoWpSKjj6Sd2FrrrC115lrGz-nUd_rxgDlV3Ht6QT4znRA9fy3kG8fc5C8sU_KrBMuGjz7AwGEFE7peNvJ58gypZkOMFtICxMH2qH/s1600/n12930011_34113567_3825.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVV_lOy8zqj6pm4lSYA53LPktgkCkMYKMli_7n-MgoWpSKjj6Sd2FrrrC115lrGz-nUd_rxgDlV3Ht6QT4znRA9fy3kG8fc5C8sU_KrBMuGjz7AwGEFE7peNvJ58gypZkOMFtICxMH2qH/s400/n12930011_34113567_3825.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168912162802114" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyTnTJXaHITZKtDYgHUo8rfsWDiM70NNX3yVh8jS_NGT_qDQuXovMVMSFynqIiS_JSlmKp0Nr63-fKPB-vKvlsRHcHwXa2Art3sXWGzAB7-2MqYa1jLkoO3EsgKp-c_uPputoAqq08F9-/s1600/n12930011_34114310_240.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMyTnTJXaHITZKtDYgHUo8rfsWDiM70NNX3yVh8jS_NGT_qDQuXovMVMSFynqIiS_JSlmKp0Nr63-fKPB-vKvlsRHcHwXa2Art3sXWGzAB7-2MqYa1jLkoO3EsgKp-c_uPputoAqq08F9-/s400/n12930011_34114310_240.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480169086541964082" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Marci and Lyn relaxing on the hammock in their tropical frocks.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtyAfsFK4-WNhIJ1kCsoHcNBPOusmBVZhYU_XVc1-jaxzxkLpraXV-3s4yHSOI45fgrdmEqDpaL3EkBwnxMpJ9Og0yX9jnW8B18bdXM-QKi1j11LdWfxCNWc8oaC1TPtdjE4wxjmK_bWF/s1600/n12930011_34120559_9082.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 387px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXtyAfsFK4-WNhIJ1kCsoHcNBPOusmBVZhYU_XVc1-jaxzxkLpraXV-3s4yHSOI45fgrdmEqDpaL3EkBwnxMpJ9Og0yX9jnW8B18bdXM-QKi1j11LdWfxCNWc8oaC1TPtdjE4wxjmK_bWF/s400/n12930011_34120559_9082.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480169080803518786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gina, Bay, and Nicci also relaxing on the hammock.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOII89d8kBLNQQriw7slPmf8qfj7eos2wHzaBcIsOsllzqzEa19lWMumsiVgVhvRTloyNcUJ31XRz63SHkNFHm2yFWWOmdAeS4T2Pz27maocQ0sAxAkE_HyOvj2KusKN8TK-GkUVDpf-8F/s1600/n12930011_34114308_9594.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 357px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOII89d8kBLNQQriw7slPmf8qfj7eos2wHzaBcIsOsllzqzEa19lWMumsiVgVhvRTloyNcUJ31XRz63SHkNFHm2yFWWOmdAeS4T2Pz27maocQ0sAxAkE_HyOvj2KusKN8TK-GkUVDpf-8F/s400/n12930011_34114308_9594.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168922507352658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All of us girls form a conga line for one of our favorite movie night pictures ever!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Summer 2008: French Movie Night</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Gunj2nb8DddvDPwy45Vr9gDxDWd21Yx9ecNagwtS3D4bAksk9V70T67DLTmCiSaaj9cPO4J6j9UPWtR3p5ddizj9mQgM_iyfY0N4DCI0m_GJsSu8N1MVJTluqvX6AlUY1NY3IR3YQW_b/s1600/n12930211_37377232_5514.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_Gunj2nb8DddvDPwy45Vr9gDxDWd21Yx9ecNagwtS3D4bAksk9V70T67DLTmCiSaaj9cPO4J6j9UPWtR3p5ddizj9mQgM_iyfY0N4DCI0m_GJsSu8N1MVJTluqvX6AlUY1NY3IR3YQW_b/s400/n12930211_37377232_5514.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168380272671410" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiq7o2QP_AFNnyL_17iBDCV4E0tglMP8ig_6KPoRnr0OWEM79e3Tx-FvigkDf5m7TkLkto6g_MPoI3YxXLLzSlyf9R4H3xKtgOeUPiKDtUuMMEDbr8eU9A-sPFJTHQSFQUEraUwU6rSgO/s1600/n12930211_37375301_2361.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWiq7o2QP_AFNnyL_17iBDCV4E0tglMP8ig_6KPoRnr0OWEM79e3Tx-FvigkDf5m7TkLkto6g_MPoI3YxXLLzSlyf9R4H3xKtgOeUPiKDtUuMMEDbr8eU9A-sPFJTHQSFQUEraUwU6rSgO/s400/n12930211_37375301_2361.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168687459019922" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bailey and Gina toast with their sparkling French blueberry lemonade.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFyAJM2kKvOYjUscZqYte9rQbnSAD4OKJTsU9NdBDnwdr-0SQIThqZ0SEtOpIqs4QNb4Gw4jwi7AEBp82gd2gPEfvgGS2-oBqKWH5q0594OrSHGSwGHnarsGLc7SpgcMyM9dANJ_ieVu3/s1600/n35804939_32154251_4546.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFyAJM2kKvOYjUscZqYte9rQbnSAD4OKJTsU9NdBDnwdr-0SQIThqZ0SEtOpIqs4QNb4Gw4jwi7AEBp82gd2gPEfvgGS2-oBqKWH5q0594OrSHGSwGHnarsGLc7SpgcMyM9dANJ_ieVu3/s400/n35804939_32154251_4546.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167858102729490" border="0" /></a><br />Gina posing for a "French countryside" look.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHSQgYV7AaUHZ-da77vRTfEh4g-_navpyqJSnnFiPSJ55ZZciIYptESvv2tsx1X4oxhM7ywwgAjvL8FmdS5BSxmtap5H3nLNIMxaFTfcaM0ZfphXcO4-uUd490YR6b825k47lhmPEc4N5/s1600/n35804939_32154253_5190.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHSQgYV7AaUHZ-da77vRTfEh4g-_navpyqJSnnFiPSJ55ZZciIYptESvv2tsx1X4oxhM7ywwgAjvL8FmdS5BSxmtap5H3nLNIMxaFTfcaM0ZfphXcO4-uUd490YR6b825k47lhmPEc4N5/s400/n35804939_32154253_5190.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167848160922402" border="0" /></a><br />Our movie for the night was "Charade," which is set in Paris, and stars the magnificent Audrey Hepburn and Carey Grant.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_ffolP6ccaDS6NtN84koEHR9ud0qIyGRzwHY-9Vu0ck_ufm4a3WT64vS4HHB1TCqVd0UE7jfdYxfo3QcyKL8ZaQ5WZkXYCca6MxF2aFf2qG_37-7w_2U_3W0_LOGRuxEza8mezliVRkh/s1600/n35804939_32154262_8028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje_ffolP6ccaDS6NtN84koEHR9ud0qIyGRzwHY-9Vu0ck_ufm4a3WT64vS4HHB1TCqVd0UE7jfdYxfo3QcyKL8ZaQ5WZkXYCca6MxF2aFf2qG_37-7w_2U_3W0_LOGRuxEza8mezliVRkh/s400/n35804939_32154262_8028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167842616756578" border="0" /></a><br />Marci looking very French in her red beret and matching dress.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknHbtChcTcNyyI_saaVQidQxX4qePpWfJU2jBmYyLDmiYwa7PBHMxP1nNj0jMfN0tCuKTBqFofMM9ewgug5JHxHs-pfJN5_9kCmKKHam5C9S9luoewOvX14_38WlMIargQXdoCNi8VDoY/s1600/n12930211_37376703_5264.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknHbtChcTcNyyI_saaVQidQxX4qePpWfJU2jBmYyLDmiYwa7PBHMxP1nNj0jMfN0tCuKTBqFofMM9ewgug5JHxHs-pfJN5_9kCmKKHam5C9S9luoewOvX14_38WlMIargQXdoCNi8VDoY/s400/n12930211_37376703_5264.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168683064753506" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our beautiful centerpiece for our table.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvADsjXpSPpysb1_8vTJdShuB9EYBTrQBeYRkFPWqpHyTkreer36eHDYgBVNaRB-J8cAyrr00Co0K_ffN44y4samz8MJ4iFqD62HucHkUHiNC9QbsQEhzmG8X1reqyTQgq2ch1ML7BDuE/s1600/n12930211_37376738_9746.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvADsjXpSPpysb1_8vTJdShuB9EYBTrQBeYRkFPWqpHyTkreer36eHDYgBVNaRB-J8cAyrr00Co0K_ffN44y4samz8MJ4iFqD62HucHkUHiNC9QbsQEhzmG8X1reqyTQgq2ch1ML7BDuE/s400/n12930211_37376738_9746.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168671371284690" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gina made some delicious French crepes for our dessert.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06DcfxlBPxQeLI3mAYLV-tzOt4LPpmYN4ze4gBp0u_faNvvXrMGLNbBRbMzW5nKZnA4jGQr0s0N3wnUgfeixMoSc_dVJLUXCN7P4YVDaw0U3dUYDIodIP6dBXI5TAeORoGYWYVD_ailNV/s1600/n12930211_37376867_5413.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06DcfxlBPxQeLI3mAYLV-tzOt4LPpmYN4ze4gBp0u_faNvvXrMGLNbBRbMzW5nKZnA4jGQr0s0N3wnUgfeixMoSc_dVJLUXCN7P4YVDaw0U3dUYDIodIP6dBXI5TAeORoGYWYVD_ailNV/s400/n12930211_37376867_5413.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168668266320418" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gina, Nicci, and Marci posing in their lovely Paris-inspired outfits.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc6hhYPK82OTwFgUM0xG9PAwT7Y21cWuSL2_4RI8HGio-_0WiMEGv8wa8C8J_Y_jDlc0zDjae6cOmKuSqBmr8LcCeaq2pUghereag-00oFPmbEZUZF4ghTEPLCa6lCK87TBhCm8rzX4zG/s1600/n12930211_37376870_6311.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXc6hhYPK82OTwFgUM0xG9PAwT7Y21cWuSL2_4RI8HGio-_0WiMEGv8wa8C8J_Y_jDlc0zDjae6cOmKuSqBmr8LcCeaq2pUghereag-00oFPmbEZUZF4ghTEPLCa6lCK87TBhCm8rzX4zG/s400/n12930211_37376870_6311.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168665245847778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All of us girls posing for some photos together.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Summer 2008: Italian Night</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYO1TVqzEEYVAHt94mDmBgArWCyheDZpee4MVWKLn6M3EmqjdkZYO8j4XC7Mqh0Hn5BIR4a0MHlLaHLut6CqMf3zcotTANwIwu53G6E_SXgbseKvwUh__OB-d6vfou4RgsbCdJJGVHm9Of/s1600/n12930211_37541085_2873.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYO1TVqzEEYVAHt94mDmBgArWCyheDZpee4MVWKLn6M3EmqjdkZYO8j4XC7Mqh0Hn5BIR4a0MHlLaHLut6CqMf3zcotTANwIwu53G6E_SXgbseKvwUh__OB-d6vfou4RgsbCdJJGVHm9Of/s400/n12930211_37541085_2873.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168367640041426" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">One of our favorite movie nights of all time thrown in honor of Bailey's birthday, as well as a going-away party for Marci, who was studying abroad in Italy the next semester. We had a full Italian dinner with pastas, bread and olive oil, desserts, and every flavor of sparkling Italian soda ever imagined. <br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0z9-B7JFuHoDRDpeTQDKdQbxerp6kDSfJ0XkcI9tdIGu8UlTuVkiCA1UbSPCzP0jy2zhulQdnlwAlx8hDILoKcEM2vLmdYCC9tYCEtgnGgs3plrYXQe8WFmdteR9g1K7uyNmcEznMApcq/s1600/n12930211_37540939_3135.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 310px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0z9-B7JFuHoDRDpeTQDKdQbxerp6kDSfJ0XkcI9tdIGu8UlTuVkiCA1UbSPCzP0jy2zhulQdnlwAlx8hDILoKcEM2vLmdYCC9tYCEtgnGgs3plrYXQe8WFmdteR9g1K7uyNmcEznMApcq/s400/n12930211_37540939_3135.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168374159555346" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Marci and Bailey pose for a picture at dinner.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf6ekPAVSWhJLWoWjFvcPiQ3UDkRSxNH1T4aL7xgYvciiL_U_gHM2ZK-KVAjKYp2E63XPTvYjp1RHRiE35Sx1R8BA2dY_-xR_P2oRgQE0ueO130J-FsPCQ2tRLUBKKykUKIilH_xuUaMO/s1600/n12930211_37541082_1906.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 289px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMf6ekPAVSWhJLWoWjFvcPiQ3UDkRSxNH1T4aL7xgYvciiL_U_gHM2ZK-KVAjKYp2E63XPTvYjp1RHRiE35Sx1R8BA2dY_-xR_P2oRgQE0ueO130J-FsPCQ2tRLUBKKykUKIilH_xuUaMO/s400/n12930211_37541082_1906.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168367349343778" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bay and I toast before dinner.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzQEwLUvpGesxLHzCSIxMDYdbfXYVvdyLeqls33PBUKMiDiRIyKiGRnCm-e1Me4zxewFSWenVC4hIhUsV_HNzBhQXuSAzvtT4J0QPFeocvSML2HV_LFwIAtUxaSyVzM3j3J9r_YpYbVGG/s1600/n12930211_37541151_7929.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEzQEwLUvpGesxLHzCSIxMDYdbfXYVvdyLeqls33PBUKMiDiRIyKiGRnCm-e1Me4zxewFSWenVC4hIhUsV_HNzBhQXuSAzvtT4J0QPFeocvSML2HV_LFwIAtUxaSyVzM3j3J9r_YpYbVGG/s400/n12930211_37541151_7929.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168364879701714" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Some of our delicious sparkling Italian sodas.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFApGttGbAoQsx_Y4fRS-4BliB-5oUBENDco7bBTWtGMKCOm-aLBa6Ek1SZbTgAB8Wuv3lGEfF-tx6Fhn2AA-dl-cWkjBafDVpiHz6qAw9FJsnEjLCz83Svdd1YrjJyH4KLo2cCbUFfzKW/s1600/n12930211_37541459_598.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 231px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFApGttGbAoQsx_Y4fRS-4BliB-5oUBENDco7bBTWtGMKCOm-aLBa6Ek1SZbTgAB8Wuv3lGEfF-tx6Fhn2AA-dl-cWkjBafDVpiHz6qAw9FJsnEjLCz83Svdd1YrjJyH4KLo2cCbUFfzKW/s400/n12930211_37541459_598.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168103538720850" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q1l-2pcfHupZ1SyjMgIvt4dAZ5E6rlAqzJp8kPUkf4gpqhwACw2M_2dBdiirrCeYHaU9Br7v6eq_cobzAyIQrhZdBqChpjuNIXy37iUNCA1NSaKRY0I0licoTQ6bcoQoSOXH39H9fs9o/s1600/n12930211_37541480_2737.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6q1l-2pcfHupZ1SyjMgIvt4dAZ5E6rlAqzJp8kPUkf4gpqhwACw2M_2dBdiirrCeYHaU9Br7v6eq_cobzAyIQrhZdBqChpjuNIXy37iUNCA1NSaKRY0I0licoTQ6bcoQoSOXH39H9fs9o/s400/n12930211_37541480_2737.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167865921645810" border="0" /></a><br />Bailey even made Cannolis, which were SO delicious. We enjoyed them while watching our movie.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Mub57-2DmIWNVMFQTJblAKcbtPAIfZkFKxCTfebT0USVy_hMOc9Ha_rKn1juS6cQzninL4D7EVBTYJhkTZSyvSxXblkj0BsuZihY0LzwUXBaLEOqKwQ26nhs5lttsKP5a14r18WtAD6/s1600/n35804939_32216563_504.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA-Mub57-2DmIWNVMFQTJblAKcbtPAIfZkFKxCTfebT0USVy_hMOc9Ha_rKn1juS6cQzninL4D7EVBTYJhkTZSyvSxXblkj0BsuZihY0LzwUXBaLEOqKwQ26nhs5lttsKP5a14r18WtAD6/s400/n35804939_32216563_504.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167609834548002" border="0" /></a><br />All of us girls (minus Marci and Lyn) gathered around our Italian dinner table.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZzEy9uXkDBwHcz2pwvH-2vX-fZaWww1qbptEdVHdClygDZNsGbhow8ZgY-AH_x3_A06RnMBJnLK6kHETAj1ytz-EXSZ4OXCuD5aeKyY9gH0i_35tDAMWMoQ_UuTzFrZa2sGXGIEyejbk/s1600/n35804939_32216564_878.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjZzEy9uXkDBwHcz2pwvH-2vX-fZaWww1qbptEdVHdClygDZNsGbhow8ZgY-AH_x3_A06RnMBJnLK6kHETAj1ytz-EXSZ4OXCuD5aeKyY9gH0i_35tDAMWMoQ_UuTzFrZa2sGXGIEyejbk/s400/n35804939_32216564_878.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167606600738370" border="0" /></a><br />Our appetizer was a lovely blend of frozen fruit and juice, along with plenty of garlic bread with olive oil and spices.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeWgYfPetAbUpU0XrlJD9SGadi6jJDP8SLQZYix8A2YZ06jASOJj8u8nRpmWCy8RUtqynexpU436bRj6KBmQ48RmLOPWRrhNYJKX9esyIqucG0GtPYq0SfEzFacQ76iKoLE4vzw0SZBZi/s1600/n12930211_37541364_844.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBeWgYfPetAbUpU0XrlJD9SGadi6jJDP8SLQZYix8A2YZ06jASOJj8u8nRpmWCy8RUtqynexpU436bRj6KBmQ48RmLOPWRrhNYJKX9esyIqucG0GtPYq0SfEzFacQ76iKoLE4vzw0SZBZi/s400/n12930211_37541364_844.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168118391198706" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0pUyrYqfgNGB5tQ9W0Dsb41bLzc1GgJYTVUXJ1BGJ4bwmlV4PcD81TWJXq4hdUGpWTjiOvTtckrwhzX8eDpFndF5-ndI6p03N2OAgJmpRyptRSeEjp5JtB0FPiw1hxARIMeRYyRlH5oK/s1600/n12930211_37541404_3265.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0pUyrYqfgNGB5tQ9W0Dsb41bLzc1GgJYTVUXJ1BGJ4bwmlV4PcD81TWJXq4hdUGpWTjiOvTtckrwhzX8eDpFndF5-ndI6p03N2OAgJmpRyptRSeEjp5JtB0FPiw1hxARIMeRYyRlH5oK/s400/n12930211_37541404_3265.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168114148834722" border="0" /></a><br />Tunes for the evening were provided by possibly my favorite album of all time "Italian Love Songs" by the incomparable Dean Martin.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9EtQWoc_WDdfVILYoaN5A4dkcFs67llfkoCf94-Lub2BnLkr0W42G_HxYKtiwJQTRzQx87fejC8HTeHRPcHtmE-noXsx5ueKymy6fpiAv_IdLT-rfUjAUnAgjABLIBzVJH2D1mjWKg2c/s1600/n12930211_37541452_8417.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA9EtQWoc_WDdfVILYoaN5A4dkcFs67llfkoCf94-Lub2BnLkr0W42G_HxYKtiwJQTRzQx87fejC8HTeHRPcHtmE-noXsx5ueKymy6fpiAv_IdLT-rfUjAUnAgjABLIBzVJH2D1mjWKg2c/s400/n12930211_37541452_8417.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168112195455010" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Gina and I sampling some different Italian sodas before the movie.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD4iIrmZTOnrjMAZB9j6fcUGMicLC5T5JBTDutKM7VUxykht1PvZiwkCrknJjAMpWYbfn9xjk7NLAQy7OK8-S1RDPnmbiJNGfEiX3nJs3LvxogJUOe6OyMfPDdCVsY4hn52QkkYgYpozD/s1600/n12930211_37541456_9669.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 256px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD4iIrmZTOnrjMAZB9j6fcUGMicLC5T5JBTDutKM7VUxykht1PvZiwkCrknJjAMpWYbfn9xjk7NLAQy7OK8-S1RDPnmbiJNGfEiX3nJs3LvxogJUOe6OyMfPDdCVsY4hn52QkkYgYpozD/s400/n12930211_37541456_9669.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480168105787237474" border="0" /></a><br />Our movie for the evening, of course, was "Roman Holiday."<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cXiy1-OlrirVNsErsX0lMyE0LZlIjayUi9bOXrQ4HHS2Y41LzUhsAmANbScSjuxH5fa-dnk3xdu292-GRwwW3Ldd90APVVZbDef7oMNmt18ZJKBxVf7r4MpQUpdU8x3tp_TQ0JwxGYQZ/s1600/n12930211_37543634_7206.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5cXiy1-OlrirVNsErsX0lMyE0LZlIjayUi9bOXrQ4HHS2Y41LzUhsAmANbScSjuxH5fa-dnk3xdu292-GRwwW3Ldd90APVVZbDef7oMNmt18ZJKBxVf7r4MpQUpdU8x3tp_TQ0JwxGYQZ/s400/n12930211_37543634_7206.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167859377539378" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtr0B6MNvZ0ASsS7SQBqWYQedTPy2rGqapLA60AHowMSicMoAZglqCMGGZLR3XzEhM6jo_Pg6uOxmzHE79Q68JJkN0dYlS-xpfUjqhvQDJBKsuT0kAGGb3i6p37rXsmBSFNz2h-hy1wFl/s1600/n35804939_32216590_9155.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNtr0B6MNvZ0ASsS7SQBqWYQedTPy2rGqapLA60AHowMSicMoAZglqCMGGZLR3XzEhM6jo_Pg6uOxmzHE79Q68JJkN0dYlS-xpfUjqhvQDJBKsuT0kAGGb3i6p37rXsmBSFNz2h-hy1wFl/s400/n35804939_32216590_9155.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167596580127202" border="0" /></a><br />Beautiful Audrey.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkg7RfvHRncl_FNxtOy8D663mubGR4A9CuUWPKNWrOFUSRCHdVLmziZ9iG2JMXu-B3iKr4yWRA5K2LyxON3tF8mJKbg_hZbHJ5iVeuV_BLZ9-SJUW9TuSrDrzPv_Aqn-3NeoF5CDiVUsXF/s1600/n35804939_32216586_7884.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkg7RfvHRncl_FNxtOy8D663mubGR4A9CuUWPKNWrOFUSRCHdVLmziZ9iG2JMXu-B3iKr4yWRA5K2LyxON3tF8mJKbg_hZbHJ5iVeuV_BLZ9-SJUW9TuSrDrzPv_Aqn-3NeoF5CDiVUsXF/s400/n35804939_32216586_7884.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167598544011746" border="0" /></a><br />Raising a toast to our final movie night of 2008, and one of the most memorable of all time.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br />Summer 2009: Grecian Movie Night</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILFQ-VT84UWfwA1As7LV3EANpR7BvFj3aRZolV-4iiYMiAI6Lgpij-8AEoZ1QTOFukrlnAlFRJvyi_9HkEINxkATozFipBMY5NJ5TEH_9azePfaGqPwX6MVeaZ2I7n6YHZXcnhRvA3cPj/s1600/5182_715601481860_12930011_40472583_7409231_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 375px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILFQ-VT84UWfwA1As7LV3EANpR7BvFj3aRZolV-4iiYMiAI6Lgpij-8AEoZ1QTOFukrlnAlFRJvyi_9HkEINxkATozFipBMY5NJ5TEH_9azePfaGqPwX6MVeaZ2I7n6YHZXcnhRvA3cPj/s400/5182_715601481860_12930011_40472583_7409231_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166429850381218" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Our drink area with music from the Mamma Mia soundtrack (our movie for the night).<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUqEJvgrCtYwMaLLvAw7VRXNQWCdlAXyGR0BXAUTgsrbngtzak-1fKJdLCp9ltaJKoj8dybwkFMj9lwm2pB-IV7nMNPNqMVx9yFNWQsxTYWpfHZxndjOR_A-JyjBTlAymaIuhbeHr7rb4/s1600/5182_715601541740_12930011_40472593_2335278_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbUqEJvgrCtYwMaLLvAw7VRXNQWCdlAXyGR0BXAUTgsrbngtzak-1fKJdLCp9ltaJKoj8dybwkFMj9lwm2pB-IV7nMNPNqMVx9yFNWQsxTYWpfHZxndjOR_A-JyjBTlAymaIuhbeHr7rb4/s400/5182_715601541740_12930011_40472593_2335278_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166794507880626" border="0" /></a><br />For our food, we had some greek cheese dips with pita chips and vegetables.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJxxYE66ydwWoHmtjT-0DqHs1-XZVQYao2OFC65kKIkvH6XRqNtg1MIZq8ph4U-XUYbsv_P-Mtb_j4-07TrulXXMiZFKSZjptjNpu1AmfmaIFW1sgOjX3q9rwNVAQBorR_bOF-BvdAeZq/s1600/5182_715601531760_12930011_40472591_3802210_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJxxYE66ydwWoHmtjT-0DqHs1-XZVQYao2OFC65kKIkvH6XRqNtg1MIZq8ph4U-XUYbsv_P-Mtb_j4-07TrulXXMiZFKSZjptjNpu1AmfmaIFW1sgOjX3q9rwNVAQBorR_bOF-BvdAeZq/s400/5182_715601531760_12930011_40472591_3802210_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166457153906338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>We also had flatbread with olive oil and spices.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbuvsTew0opFKO2j8VMIdZxadFl84TD8bnSMpGbXqWJ2iZffqCEn0VCAJe4pg2521ATSAr_W2CDjjq5opch_YQPKhSaurToMavi4fbL3Kr-ieBigKR_s3vGA1tdJO_PAQoBViBW0CXGna/s1600/5182_715601526770_12930011_40472590_7149286_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkbuvsTew0opFKO2j8VMIdZxadFl84TD8bnSMpGbXqWJ2iZffqCEn0VCAJe4pg2521ATSAr_W2CDjjq5opch_YQPKhSaurToMavi4fbL3Kr-ieBigKR_s3vGA1tdJO_PAQoBViBW0CXGna/s400/5182_715601526770_12930011_40472590_7149286_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166453159061970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOupqDFfiK3BeEvpBYdEHZJTZQ9pMC3Kj-2NqxvU0s3p2BRDQF-58gu1cH-H2ILHYG81uCI2S8R5j8Lbg68UQutJXLeTbaICNTp_TQuNXvYPzInjAavq_aKmaVgKyoOspAaamHnIjxNvw/s1600/5182_715601521780_12930011_40472589_7840236_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyOupqDFfiK3BeEvpBYdEHZJTZQ9pMC3Kj-2NqxvU0s3p2BRDQF-58gu1cH-H2ILHYG81uCI2S8R5j8Lbg68UQutJXLeTbaICNTp_TQuNXvYPzInjAavq_aKmaVgKyoOspAaamHnIjxNvw/s400/5182_715601521780_12930011_40472589_7840236_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166446076438386" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6z3iQdxq8bOA-5F7TlRmcjG2JR2jDA1bkciifycEp-T5Zg7msDF-zUsNeMBOD_Vkz2BhHbmYSn_UPXsNw24JTEDJOqQsEv8IUMOp2Z2hAP7LUJ9gJFFzvECUtlO31x9VP2BSobAAZ3v0g/s1600/5182_715601516790_12930011_40472588_3867344_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6z3iQdxq8bOA-5F7TlRmcjG2JR2jDA1bkciifycEp-T5Zg7msDF-zUsNeMBOD_Vkz2BhHbmYSn_UPXsNw24JTEDJOqQsEv8IUMOp2Z2hAP7LUJ9gJFFzvECUtlO31x9VP2BSobAAZ3v0g/s400/5182_715601516790_12930011_40472588_3867344_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166434636667762" border="0" /></a><br />Bailey invented her own delicious dessert with angel food cake, fruit, and cream filling.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrurZsqI-FytwGRV0fZAq_r6Ma9rOkxcb_BmHQW2m8Oygyl0TwCj6p_5ro5Q78Bhd8FxqNy8cmZupfvqorHoIUXLi2veyvLhVNkodp5DkGZu5WJWYTpZ7tXA8vfwQkggimC3kdS8bgBQWI/s1600/5182_715601711400_12930011_40472623_3944310_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrurZsqI-FytwGRV0fZAq_r6Ma9rOkxcb_BmHQW2m8Oygyl0TwCj6p_5ro5Q78Bhd8FxqNy8cmZupfvqorHoIUXLi2veyvLhVNkodp5DkGZu5WJWYTpZ7tXA8vfwQkggimC3kdS8bgBQWI/s400/5182_715601711400_12930011_40472623_3944310_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166812604983698" border="0" /></a><br />Bailey and I posing by the tiki torches in our Grecian dresses.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5t8e9sAG-o0LWGpsi6dJWtlOMXH2I1eUJEO0ueP3qQoF1sqjeGGvNqmhg6GAUgly-PNoKmnDpMJ6X5mygW1LHysnuMNZGWfaCNfTGX73Orr3nkQoqpxDTbFrVc0U6hoeL4FaXz3ZOsrD/s1600/5182_715601626570_12930011_40472608_6579748_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 268px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg5t8e9sAG-o0LWGpsi6dJWtlOMXH2I1eUJEO0ueP3qQoF1sqjeGGvNqmhg6GAUgly-PNoKmnDpMJ6X5mygW1LHysnuMNZGWfaCNfTGX73Orr3nkQoqpxDTbFrVc0U6hoeL4FaXz3ZOsrD/s400/5182_715601626570_12930011_40472608_6579748_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166803836049810" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVedrVWvR-aeFCJkuslxUg8CSj4f6aLAGQUxIjMp5J2jc3U-ATFCTNmXpfTLL1vYXn3ML6FDDBNpAZ4bUctlLmdywf_ECbEcduYIYOyzSv7w_5I5uXSWMy9z56CBzDIUAE8fY2ac3LooN/s1600/5182_715601611600_12930011_40472605_726968_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 360px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiVedrVWvR-aeFCJkuslxUg8CSj4f6aLAGQUxIjMp5J2jc3U-ATFCTNmXpfTLL1vYXn3ML6FDDBNpAZ4bUctlLmdywf_ECbEcduYIYOyzSv7w_5I5uXSWMy9z56CBzDIUAE8fY2ac3LooN/s400/5182_715601611600_12930011_40472605_726968_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166799884471922" border="0" /></a><br />Gina, Bailey, and Marci posing with some Grecian leaves.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Summer 2009: Fiesta Movie Night</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2PfaCoG0_YrKgVq63R6woC7wav1GGG-Xb_fxKI8-4x_Ri5OwygfJvKLmNaDvPbaNcb-mOBs6uw0-Ae5wIIWBeO95qcWXHDF9BA8ttHY5Qa6mjY2MIFclw5d43REUh0sR7t44Pjb8pDhD/s1600/5976_730539416120_12930011_41152319_117127_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk2PfaCoG0_YrKgVq63R6woC7wav1GGG-Xb_fxKI8-4x_Ri5OwygfJvKLmNaDvPbaNcb-mOBs6uw0-Ae5wIIWBeO95qcWXHDF9BA8ttHY5Qa6mjY2MIFclw5d43REUh0sR7t44Pjb8pDhD/s400/5976_730539416120_12930011_41152319_117127_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167077011486930" border="0" /></a><br />For our fiesta-themed party, we had quesadillas, chips with salsa and queso, margarita parfaits, and Mexican Jarritos soft drinks.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv83i4qTreu-YQ4t53-XxIuLOhU4xpHs_wOsdCa6cJChPnf43yeYv8_6ZFe2FEEfmbN8yz_jxVCxvihpQxetDkCeO-7rmyKiJbdAD0T7nrUW0p9AWt5KT9bdA8JHsRk_Jy5e77As3FJH-l/s1600/5976_730539406140_12930011_41152317_7332292_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv83i4qTreu-YQ4t53-XxIuLOhU4xpHs_wOsdCa6cJChPnf43yeYv8_6ZFe2FEEfmbN8yz_jxVCxvihpQxetDkCeO-7rmyKiJbdAD0T7nrUW0p9AWt5KT9bdA8JHsRk_Jy5e77As3FJH-l/s400/5976_730539406140_12930011_41152317_7332292_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167070740933474" border="0" /></a><br />I love this fiesta-themed tablecloth I found at an estate sale. I also got some other fun decorations at the party store including this honeycomb sombrero.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUPKodqI_BGRkFzqb-7N8-xBHMYuG8cIIJlAZPHDOL6m1wDaXaJRlz4_SQLQS4JH-HVoNstl1cdRMo8ZT7anqzyuWu5_GkGUlWEORO_YJh2XfXiokKjM_XrK41dK0TR6gaP1Xq6Kd1S1_/s1600/5976_730539391170_12930011_41152315_4608546_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXUPKodqI_BGRkFzqb-7N8-xBHMYuG8cIIJlAZPHDOL6m1wDaXaJRlz4_SQLQS4JH-HVoNstl1cdRMo8ZT7anqzyuWu5_GkGUlWEORO_YJh2XfXiokKjM_XrK41dK0TR6gaP1Xq6Kd1S1_/s400/5976_730539391170_12930011_41152315_4608546_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167069288391362" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKzHTwKA2GPkfofBv_10pBsq9LdijwyERPmPbR2Oat3ngOQYxwqa7HTK4npvkisEZ92_89btpXxm69sA2Li6IF8ZBYh89sQnZfLL27LAUOK2p6vDveBPagZby4aYmcacxhSPTO_ImzZUo/s1600/5976_730539386180_12930011_41152314_8340507_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrKzHTwKA2GPkfofBv_10pBsq9LdijwyERPmPbR2Oat3ngOQYxwqa7HTK4npvkisEZ92_89btpXxm69sA2Li6IF8ZBYh89sQnZfLL27LAUOK2p6vDveBPagZby4aYmcacxhSPTO_ImzZUo/s400/5976_730539386180_12930011_41152314_8340507_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480166815582420322" border="0" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Our favorite Jarritos!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PLRpgI-BkEhV94n__n_i78wX41ay2kTQtUPwAGLi4CtgH2wKKS5ZZ8REw0Y0zakMx629xYEvU-gntfNH3FWcWLFxcp8Ew7xxFkQcUK4cVCZfQw9-T0rWwbOmsHwSjKgPL6Q4OJyATFP-/s1600/5976_730539456040_12930011_41152325_4535478_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5PLRpgI-BkEhV94n__n_i78wX41ay2kTQtUPwAGLi4CtgH2wKKS5ZZ8REw0Y0zakMx629xYEvU-gntfNH3FWcWLFxcp8Ew7xxFkQcUK4cVCZfQw9-T0rWwbOmsHwSjKgPL6Q4OJyATFP-/s400/5976_730539456040_12930011_41152325_4535478_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167097669468290" border="0" /></a><br />Bailey brought her quesadilla maker, and we set up our own quesadilla bar.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRM7UfUxWHQY3-4teh7qI7_Jeqn5zmGLYKyrOGy-yPMArlWUPT2NrEGbTeBVDlgUKxHtKuuGY0iCIoi1jxXXN21ds0Oct7Iv14fyyInFtigELzCSUxSNgcqXd0GVmEOqb2LgyzVa0A5tX/s1600/5976_730539550850_12930011_41152344_2751723_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwRM7UfUxWHQY3-4teh7qI7_Jeqn5zmGLYKyrOGy-yPMArlWUPT2NrEGbTeBVDlgUKxHtKuuGY0iCIoi1jxXXN21ds0Oct7Iv14fyyInFtigELzCSUxSNgcqXd0GVmEOqb2LgyzVa0A5tX/s400/5976_730539550850_12930011_41152344_2751723_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167374792164450" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />We even got a mini pinata filled with candy!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnr55FaRSJNFpEy1ncDq0pqNSFzH3YRgJELkVikdhmJCrAY41JqQ6TpXV3YUpr40LM4ja-z9DZ_56qpdo9vd_EJLCI71CfeJziG4ptj_vRuBwsfVgvJUFOf34QavioAUFclebfN50-dHq/s1600/5976_730539535880_12930011_41152341_778903_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 330px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCnr55FaRSJNFpEy1ncDq0pqNSFzH3YRgJELkVikdhmJCrAY41JqQ6TpXV3YUpr40LM4ja-z9DZ_56qpdo9vd_EJLCI71CfeJziG4ptj_vRuBwsfVgvJUFOf34QavioAUFclebfN50-dHq/s400/5976_730539535880_12930011_41152341_778903_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167369845816530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Qh7hJFpAAnZfcSjaL_7tfJ4lPYiuPlgFGnrkuseJNf9bGr29oHbEfolcnR4bK-rtuuwhy5Mdr8lI3UwZ9woGPnnrugKeOu4CVkNmUco9ABy-aaYp7mf0PnWAZL2G2y_G1r7hwp3b-bM/s1600/5976_730539660630_12930011_41152364_4450221_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr1Qh7hJFpAAnZfcSjaL_7tfJ4lPYiuPlgFGnrkuseJNf9bGr29oHbEfolcnR4bK-rtuuwhy5Mdr8lI3UwZ9woGPnnrugKeOu4CVkNmUco9ABy-aaYp7mf0PnWAZL2G2y_G1r7hwp3b-bM/s400/5976_730539660630_12930011_41152364_4450221_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167590998523554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The infamous bubble machine made an appearance for some photos.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjpsmN61tgc0e5xZGsc4o06t9izrIlZJlkSqKj5Z_7SM6ZhMbCnNU-X3_Rib-MqkZEKhuck6yePW1kxyFp94Od3UlOdv70F5FYuuobh-OKG-EteSNcXIkMglvVy6Ff20kYVorBPuraNDO/s1600/5976_730539650650_12930011_41152362_1558560_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXjpsmN61tgc0e5xZGsc4o06t9izrIlZJlkSqKj5Z_7SM6ZhMbCnNU-X3_Rib-MqkZEKhuck6yePW1kxyFp94Od3UlOdv70F5FYuuobh-OKG-EteSNcXIkMglvVy6Ff20kYVorBPuraNDO/s400/5976_730539650650_12930011_41152362_1558560_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167387421193938" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg_hxFN3aK5dv_JMljX5MOhnZpmlNxlM7ghvH421HWGduograD1fSRpoiapQZ5dn0e8qIv_FT86663ODQWhOA-njvCcfMiFD3659BHGWkrk6U0m6IJ1mRiyihjToEr1BaSDtPCiRKZJj-/s1600/5976_730539615720_12930011_41152356_6894159_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 373px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZg_hxFN3aK5dv_JMljX5MOhnZpmlNxlM7ghvH421HWGduograD1fSRpoiapQZ5dn0e8qIv_FT86663ODQWhOA-njvCcfMiFD3659BHGWkrk6U0m6IJ1mRiyihjToEr1BaSDtPCiRKZJj-/s400/5976_730539615720_12930011_41152356_6894159_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167385640558178" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our music for the night came from this vintage Latin Dance Party album.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCVAYWEFstQ_FMHzIM7Y133H7fLF66-fVZDOSpdNGyOLVmLaP2HQTIDhXrJxg1PaVPGMpFSkzejUyD4aD6RNkDZEfP2RThcmHHPRk83gwC5qtSUV9ftofA4Yoy4qcMO8C_k4HqhmxdcWV/s1600/5976_730539595760_12930011_41152353_3299415_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 348px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhCVAYWEFstQ_FMHzIM7Y133H7fLF66-fVZDOSpdNGyOLVmLaP2HQTIDhXrJxg1PaVPGMpFSkzejUyD4aD6RNkDZEfP2RThcmHHPRk83gwC5qtSUV9ftofA4Yoy4qcMO8C_k4HqhmxdcWV/s400/5976_730539595760_12930011_41152353_3299415_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480167379481497010" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMSfjpBZ1WswG06AjXPMxq_PyIXaQzmGWjATYEPCFnKFU_0THVR0_-rcE0Iomm9MoIE209kW7lNBoBAJzaR9R7uyNiocBQHMa_XQWEV6lom_rOiZcbTgzGcezthfYI6n03LYGtqsmJmbuB/s1600/5976_730539446060_12930011_41152323_947691_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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The idea was created from our love of themes, movies, dressing up, and documenting all of this with looooottts of pictures! Every summer since freshman year of college, we hold about 5-6 extravagant movie nights, each one with a different theme corresponding to a movie. We watch the movies usually in my backyard, projecting them on the side of the house. For our movie nights everything is in theme: our outfits, choice of foods and drinks, music, and decor. I am going to use the next couple of posts to relive the best of our summer movie nights beginning with our Decade Themes.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Our first movie night ever: 50's Cocktail Party Summer 2007</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9H9zqhFuffHefM_zScpvX2dymcSFmq0LSI_Xn9pAXPrFH0cl0YWXSE604RqSit9ornjX3Ajawq1FeLjj7T55W3en0VLARN8TH6CKChaQ8MOX57xUIk0uAFCCWr1Q2wbig0lXVV9GYv-ie/s1600/n12930011_34037376_771.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 334px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9H9zqhFuffHefM_zScpvX2dymcSFmq0LSI_Xn9pAXPrFH0cl0YWXSE604RqSit9ornjX3Ajawq1FeLjj7T55W3en0VLARN8TH6CKChaQ8MOX57xUIk0uAFCCWr1Q2wbig0lXVV9GYv-ie/s400/n12930011_34037376_771.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971423500814578" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All the girls in their cocktail frocks with our delicious drinks!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErBorwLGwY72niUE9K9umkVIc2_8WKqbVb5iY4QkfqtD68NXlp04mV9_p5e4GJj-U7c1f4TQRw9RphsYOZnDcRImeuUBIaWmMeGlUYXOatYsgrOFZClhP5XZhpJ24e7vu8B0AgAi0i6sB/s1600/n12930011_34037363_7022.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiErBorwLGwY72niUE9K9umkVIc2_8WKqbVb5iY4QkfqtD68NXlp04mV9_p5e4GJj-U7c1f4TQRw9RphsYOZnDcRImeuUBIaWmMeGlUYXOatYsgrOFZClhP5XZhpJ24e7vu8B0AgAi0i6sB/s400/n12930011_34037363_7022.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971419589388162" border="0" /></a><br />A sampling of our table for the night<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEmPgLKPcS0v7NsrMppVctcQeU6wqk6J9Ok9QUzZquKSRhIzKS78keLv8uuU4_LDS0Yg0xexz3l5LXNxr7eEQQzQpxQPD0ZLU6_S4Zs8JCuLqFLfJyaL0LG0nq5o5YmzAnH0KalAUtTl5/s1600/n12930011_34037362_6732.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqEmPgLKPcS0v7NsrMppVctcQeU6wqk6J9Ok9QUzZquKSRhIzKS78keLv8uuU4_LDS0Yg0xexz3l5LXNxr7eEQQzQpxQPD0ZLU6_S4Zs8JCuLqFLfJyaL0LG0nq5o5YmzAnH0KalAUtTl5/s400/n12930011_34037362_6732.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971415786613458" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8LYaJEHeter_zdHBfJvrLvyyIxHqFQiQ3ow2rtYPIn4uOMpoiJGwi3peOvE3yuAaiPWCKSuxhivE36HixCdxiZJf-M_r0trCoB3cElvI2dTH1afZTpZ0MlHOsHHO8fATQJ9Kc8wToXwV/s1600/n12930011_34039068_6685.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8LYaJEHeter_zdHBfJvrLvyyIxHqFQiQ3ow2rtYPIn4uOMpoiJGwi3peOvE3yuAaiPWCKSuxhivE36HixCdxiZJf-M_r0trCoB3cElvI2dTH1afZTpZ0MlHOsHHO8fATQJ9Kc8wToXwV/s400/n12930011_34039068_6685.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971541761745954" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Marci lounging and enjoying the movie<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPTgo8Q8FEfJMBYNkqtgCoGDAIoJjsiy9o0QKJx8utFk1-PC9ndBQSminovAc4x_s4kluUOEVCDg1mP6NcFFinpK0X9765JPTC5NLn8OVvHpt3NdFBFIbeHc-0qbAyDI9Z_XBpH5hYqSo/s1600/n12930011_34039057_7483.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPTgo8Q8FEfJMBYNkqtgCoGDAIoJjsiy9o0QKJx8utFk1-PC9ndBQSminovAc4x_s4kluUOEVCDg1mP6NcFFinpK0X9765JPTC5NLn8OVvHpt3NdFBFIbeHc-0qbAyDI9Z_XBpH5hYqSo/s400/n12930011_34039057_7483.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971434201477554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Our movie of the night: Wait Until Dark starring Audrey Hepburn (one of my favorite movies of all time)<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQ9zlU3FGwv0VripYZzPf0Z8m8IcP5xmTiGia5uxqGbYABoUFinwX_xFsbdF0PygkdnPJKEX0dCLjVWLKBX4qhTopbMJZFNnwetkbVabu-OPg7eN7WTgQCLppASCE2lmTMCg9Aqq1dHWh/s1600/n12930011_34039054_6659.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHQ9zlU3FGwv0VripYZzPf0Z8m8IcP5xmTiGia5uxqGbYABoUFinwX_xFsbdF0PygkdnPJKEX0dCLjVWLKBX4qhTopbMJZFNnwetkbVabu-OPg7eN7WTgQCLppASCE2lmTMCg9Aqq1dHWh/s400/n12930011_34039054_6659.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477971429566445618" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Me relaxing listening to some vintage albums<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">80's MOVIE NIGHT: Summer 2009</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gIGLBybdiTJq8akgp6xKRrRhMvEJmOF2JT9ppo1grnIbBiSkGK6CT3Y4nNsH5o_SodZ0rtjaVzjB-lL8fpEUQEpPlKMVqfl1ZnqQbpsx7X5n2jpuqe5-Z2dmx11sVTa2vT21mx3DuRwJ/s1600/4923_712875898950_12930011_40343543_1765691_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-gIGLBybdiTJq8akgp6xKRrRhMvEJmOF2JT9ppo1grnIbBiSkGK6CT3Y4nNsH5o_SodZ0rtjaVzjB-lL8fpEUQEpPlKMVqfl1ZnqQbpsx7X5n2jpuqe5-Z2dmx11sVTa2vT21mx3DuRwJ/s400/4923_712875898950_12930011_40343543_1765691_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970494736852722" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Footloose was our movie of the night, we broke out in spontaneous dancing several times while watching the movie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg_VF66kcRBFOgXXqAIj-hsPpZXcPkoFrI-tgLOeMOyhG9JKwEXTGOXjeKPZ0bkBDRub0hrxGvteJxhH0nmhe2pV1Em3QvSZ9oO-2GQ1d4k_IKdjFpXIZwo4ex_vHGmJrm8K4059sYnut/s1600/4923_712875888970_12930011_40343541_6023966_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcg_VF66kcRBFOgXXqAIj-hsPpZXcPkoFrI-tgLOeMOyhG9JKwEXTGOXjeKPZ0bkBDRub0hrxGvteJxhH0nmhe2pV1Em3QvSZ9oO-2GQ1d4k_IKdjFpXIZwo4ex_vHGmJrm8K4059sYnut/s400/4923_712875888970_12930011_40343541_6023966_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970489830841490" border="0" /></a><br />All of us in our 80s outfits. We held this movie night in Marci's basement, where she has an awesome home theater.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwX7UUQc6zTVWBtkBZVDwIQ_kOQgJEy73QGjeJ-Ss_Qy88Ig5dmzgklwWjeJvMFk9NJROCGPJmXVejy0jPxrHyIVqrFOlm3Gw2JYhUpp5ajjU5SMsAS8_khKIhUkXZI_lUhUo2YfoM6Sm/s1600/4923_712752097050_12930011_40336896_5513034_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwX7UUQc6zTVWBtkBZVDwIQ_kOQgJEy73QGjeJ-Ss_Qy88Ig5dmzgklwWjeJvMFk9NJROCGPJmXVejy0jPxrHyIVqrFOlm3Gw2JYhUpp5ajjU5SMsAS8_khKIhUkXZI_lUhUo2YfoM6Sm/s400/4923_712752097050_12930011_40336896_5513034_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970487541780482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bailey and Nicci giving an interesting pose to the camera.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRQkVauKxi7a2pNWgKa1o5alJyXKbw9Jc6YVC0G9tS1BCCKcvfbm6LrH1KLuJFbAwpO0Zxbb3wzeGyxGBMeWz_qsc_VrfQXcjfEq_QME1wjGTfPPxFFzESw1rV8z6NVBCxOIW4hsfxAqM/s1600/4923_712749886480_12930011_40336750_4539830_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSRQkVauKxi7a2pNWgKa1o5alJyXKbw9Jc6YVC0G9tS1BCCKcvfbm6LrH1KLuJFbAwpO0Zxbb3wzeGyxGBMeWz_qsc_VrfQXcjfEq_QME1wjGTfPPxFFzESw1rV8z6NVBCxOIW4hsfxAqM/s400/4923_712749886480_12930011_40336750_4539830_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970482921541090" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Dancing to some 80's tunes.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">70's movie night: summer 2009</span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjaoeHd8e_mAOs8G-xBGSEc03rh14bW9swFzMUgkFDhoGniP1WwTfrohpMVe2sbIhKqpJDIi37mcj9NtP3Emi9u-n06LKbhuAA9dcv3PbnEiuF1NGrJM5Bd1zK-kRvmTKT1FPLhHNewmAF/s1600/5976_726182786840_12930011_40972636_6305105_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjaoeHd8e_mAOs8G-xBGSEc03rh14bW9swFzMUgkFDhoGniP1WwTfrohpMVe2sbIhKqpJDIi37mcj9NtP3Emi9u-n06LKbhuAA9dcv3PbnEiuF1NGrJM5Bd1zK-kRvmTKT1FPLhHNewmAF/s400/5976_726182786840_12930011_40972636_6305105_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970480308520658" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We sat on the floor, shared all kinds of fondue, and had one of the most memorable disco dance parties of all time!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3b6bxG4nNK5AGpV1RF6NjJl1sWfni4wg05-SC88aXBtP6UvVqEmNO5ZGdPyDv3t9pqOlbTDGElkRmv7vhrds5FwQTnfb_YFuaAawKZGpBChAqEQaZ3EcwgaVSN65_xU2E6_IddTNBxPxt/s1600/5976_726182711990_12930011_40972622_996245_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3b6bxG4nNK5AGpV1RF6NjJl1sWfni4wg05-SC88aXBtP6UvVqEmNO5ZGdPyDv3t9pqOlbTDGElkRmv7vhrds5FwQTnfb_YFuaAawKZGpBChAqEQaZ3EcwgaVSN65_xU2E6_IddTNBxPxt/s400/5976_726182711990_12930011_40972622_996245_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970259933590034" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;">BEST DECADE MOVIE NIGHT: 60's Night- Summer 2009</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufoHEIBrlVXiDccboM7rBLkOoikNpbB5QUemHtH1JhZSq7Hhl5gMY0XJK6fwXokRe8H0Bl3ziEZJlLYd4RARF8rpodgB-j9hWJxfMMJ6ZHLVMKAaPmqGDjdxwjzKX8pMJhHSXlPgRULEZ/s1600/5496_719306531910_12930011_40662451_2278912_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 251px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiufoHEIBrlVXiDccboM7rBLkOoikNpbB5QUemHtH1JhZSq7Hhl5gMY0XJK6fwXokRe8H0Bl3ziEZJlLYd4RARF8rpodgB-j9hWJxfMMJ6ZHLVMKAaPmqGDjdxwjzKX8pMJhHSXlPgRULEZ/s400/5496_719306531910_12930011_40662451_2278912_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477968471358266162" border="0" /></a>60s Night: Started with dinner and milkshakes at the fabulously retro Parkette Restaurant, then to my house for a drive-in movie, "That Thing You Do!"<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZ3UKvY753Z8MUV54IgOCUA4VuE6nSsmizGYEfv6ZHTh_RJFY73Y6qAXTWeiULPJu4qavXZ2M1UD7VxzFMtdJnfBMASgtt4A0An5ga4ftBwxU5jIn5fdVKRAHRQw2VjIaRWe2TFnPAcsJ/s1600/5496_718222848620_12930011_40607747_5127828_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZ3UKvY753Z8MUV54IgOCUA4VuE6nSsmizGYEfv6ZHTh_RJFY73Y6qAXTWeiULPJu4qavXZ2M1UD7VxzFMtdJnfBMASgtt4A0An5ga4ftBwxU5jIn5fdVKRAHRQw2VjIaRWe2TFnPAcsJ/s400/5496_718222848620_12930011_40607747_5127828_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477968450312521410" border="0" /></a>We had so much fun at the Parkette, we have decided to make a return trip again this year! Of course we made quite a scene in our 60s outfits, posing for pictures all over the parking lot!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37CjNZD0OhP5lgSgags94ZdaZrnAf6Apva4QFpe2sMfMCLTyz1y50d7NWbWK8dAh2lDAptOz9lNPEdGk-XkaCEJVPAmJBsnFKthSkHWOFJ5G3hfCadLrUaTqiD4gJGOM06osgYWUZWYW5/s1600/5496_718222913490_12930011_40607760_6801343_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37CjNZD0OhP5lgSgags94ZdaZrnAf6Apva4QFpe2sMfMCLTyz1y50d7NWbWK8dAh2lDAptOz9lNPEdGk-XkaCEJVPAmJBsnFKthSkHWOFJ5G3hfCadLrUaTqiD4gJGOM06osgYWUZWYW5/s400/5496_718222913490_12930011_40607760_6801343_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477968463631666530" border="0" /></a><br />All of us girls in our 60's attire piled in Nicci's blue convertible!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTY8dQfgP7huxi3L37GtHT5VXz2x9ZE1wzHgtiwnWODwGhwco4DV4VLjQ609Ns8zeiv7dHQHtB0yvOvjyNl6AlrWFUf721T-KD9An1QTU1LTFSpsaoQ5zvHx8EQ0rhmjpjCqyyrJuxD67/s1600/5496_718222873570_12930011_40607752_7664685_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqTY8dQfgP7huxi3L37GtHT5VXz2x9ZE1wzHgtiwnWODwGhwco4DV4VLjQ609Ns8zeiv7dHQHtB0yvOvjyNl6AlrWFUf721T-KD9An1QTU1LTFSpsaoQ5zvHx8EQ0rhmjpjCqyyrJuxD67/s400/5496_718222873570_12930011_40607752_7664685_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477968461962529394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Marci enjoying a root beer float at the Parkette!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaR3Z8XO9Fz06B1P3OEdoPLvHof4dUkt4pZfCIRR6ZvxIhPKAZPBjd_kM4a4K4lSSH_HYiLHQ1rL27JIrS9LIzmTv5K01oqle6575n1pkxxprBRpmAFfi76OIYevhcVc58rkaWJTmsz2q/s1600/5496_718222868580_12930011_40607751_1382483_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVaR3Z8XO9Fz06B1P3OEdoPLvHof4dUkt4pZfCIRR6ZvxIhPKAZPBjd_kM4a4K4lSSH_HYiLHQ1rL27JIrS9LIzmTv5K01oqle6575n1pkxxprBRpmAFfi76OIYevhcVc58rkaWJTmsz2q/s400/5496_718222868580_12930011_40607751_1382483_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477968454185168994" border="0" /></a><br />Bailey with her delicious dinner.<br /><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtUOwbE0-E64V1f0TtptQGzkycO3ILIEUcv1GFmg9n9vs6hcmgSwpVCec9R-qUutmVaAAz-oeJq_VrsxeoDDh1m3V4ZvzaNcodC-af46lTGUoWef8pooycdUl26YsBghmKAOw69kgx8WC/s1600/5496_719306631710_12930011_40662467_7691307_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtUOwbE0-E64V1f0TtptQGzkycO3ILIEUcv1GFmg9n9vs6hcmgSwpVCec9R-qUutmVaAAz-oeJq_VrsxeoDDh1m3V4ZvzaNcodC-af46lTGUoWef8pooycdUl26YsBghmKAOw69kgx8WC/s400/5496_719306631710_12930011_40662467_7691307_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970256097378578" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Bay serving up some snacks and drinks back at my house for the movie.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4BTOSBCZOd5SqgM_ou1EQYqfdb9WFJ6rsDFCosg-6gLzxuN06Gcl08YvBhrtfkdSRjP6PCOhXlPD1g0-VNLTdQYQmA5tKKmLS-1cpsiDwgiiPqE9O7SV2XoPBXAfQ9R_ZYIhgQqLidvE/s1600/5496_719306626720_12930011_40662466_11795_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4BTOSBCZOd5SqgM_ou1EQYqfdb9WFJ6rsDFCosg-6gLzxuN06Gcl08YvBhrtfkdSRjP6PCOhXlPD1g0-VNLTdQYQmA5tKKmLS-1cpsiDwgiiPqE9O7SV2XoPBXAfQ9R_ZYIhgQqLidvE/s400/5496_719306626720_12930011_40662466_11795_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970247432211602" border="0" /></a><br />Our very own drive-in movie!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbDY57QmpCN656vFB3PmPAV8zLaSwW-UNxImrXV4HXmFO_jD030R1thIBUvM-gbxeswM4_CGKuzO6xelr34UU018rnDF55Qxhh8ryOFPpRQ4-wBApebof9zS8uT6jLNAcrE9S4ejlMZr1/s1600/5496_719306601770_12930011_40662461_6952308_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLbDY57QmpCN656vFB3PmPAV8zLaSwW-UNxImrXV4HXmFO_jD030R1thIBUvM-gbxeswM4_CGKuzO6xelr34UU018rnDF55Qxhh8ryOFPpRQ4-wBApebof9zS8uT6jLNAcrE9S4ejlMZr1/s400/5496_719306601770_12930011_40662461_6952308_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970237800235458" border="0" /></a>We had plenty of coke and crush in bottles with these adorable daisy straws!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1IHgGtFQeqr48tXa5nPp9fhaZPBGfdkNDAETI3Hsfdy4sHGZW3XpkeByJ4ZtLg14PCeDygKzCcFGFp6jx8TrkenOU3Zzai81bjoXKn3B39AFkK7MB6sWXr9p4u7MmCSeLClIXq2h7uHy/s1600/5496_719306606760_12930011_40662462_2078141_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1IHgGtFQeqr48tXa5nPp9fhaZPBGfdkNDAETI3Hsfdy4sHGZW3XpkeByJ4ZtLg14PCeDygKzCcFGFp6jx8TrkenOU3Zzai81bjoXKn3B39AFkK7MB6sWXr9p4u7MmCSeLClIXq2h7uHy/s400/5496_719306606760_12930011_40662462_2078141_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477970241827316530" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Bay and Marci enjoying some refreshing Orange Crush!<br /><br /></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-63981744923400909832010-05-24T21:06:00.000-07:002010-05-24T21:31:37.198-07:00Shabby ChicI have recently gotten really into shabby chic decorating. I love the mix of beat up vintage pieces with super fancy objects, like chandeliers and antique mirrors. Everything in these rooms always looks so cozy, and even though I love to use tons of bright colors in decorating, I'm really loving the all-white look. Here are some of my favorite shabby chic rooms:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9eSemrm5UqAOBCnp5tH_cv5_GncYXDOD3K8qBosNAoJ6tAFsH6LsJR0vnxoYysSyrBEufVTD6VdLnQ11JJai6JmCm5ubdbSaGefm2otZmNp_sAatD3cYp8-d4g21n2JA5EK9GgMTl5uu/s1600/shabbychic-kitchen-l.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC9eSemrm5UqAOBCnp5tH_cv5_GncYXDOD3K8qBosNAoJ6tAFsH6LsJR0vnxoYysSyrBEufVTD6VdLnQ11JJai6JmCm5ubdbSaGefm2otZmNp_sAatD3cYp8-d4g21n2JA5EK9GgMTl5uu/s400/shabbychic-kitchen-l.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055749784999794" border="0" /></a>I just love glass doors on kitchen cabinets so you can see everything inside. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr8Id6BGISPpbQ6vJ15xNqvs5TdKtgYUWNbiArl-9yCX2Ta7orD2a4i3M0sSVnKqSpztPry7luuQs7T_SnoQ4LVxEeI_e55e6tSF53wAIRushC7V3Kr6IQ126ttwEhyphenhyphenzHAtFG6eIwApZE/s1600/shabbychic11.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 322px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyr8Id6BGISPpbQ6vJ15xNqvs5TdKtgYUWNbiArl-9yCX2Ta7orD2a4i3M0sSVnKqSpztPry7luuQs7T_SnoQ4LVxEeI_e55e6tSF53wAIRushC7V3Kr6IQ126ttwEhyphenhyphenzHAtFG6eIwApZE/s400/shabbychic11.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055740894467554" border="0" /></a>so cozy!-A window seat in a kitchen, packed with patterned pillows!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4K3qqI1MH7tUOkkK8oXy15kJBGPcAXefNn7BNJHOvvXojhr8v2fAkMPTGTdaSrFxq1R42vGpegt_o73UkD7l7hR2Jr0gzxhzCujmgpVUNOEzNba1GfzqdKTwRzB-8I8UkkTPQWdFVb4zA/s1600/Shabby+Chic+Living+Room.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 361px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4K3qqI1MH7tUOkkK8oXy15kJBGPcAXefNn7BNJHOvvXojhr8v2fAkMPTGTdaSrFxq1R42vGpegt_o73UkD7l7hR2Jr0gzxhzCujmgpVUNOEzNba1GfzqdKTwRzB-8I8UkkTPQWdFVb4zA/s400/Shabby+Chic+Living+Room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055736477654018" border="0" /></a><br />I really like how this room is separated into two separate sitting areas. And of course that bright white fireplace covered with molding, gives the room an amazing centerpiece.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu71fz7gqsX4pUdmoub4zHVNbPn7wfiQYPs7DqnVMrewPrEgIs14ESJBpmGG4wJNswpT6uf9YBRH6DOidy5azjE7IGv2TOErQ0mnx_aD5Je5NKth5mBN2EuyIFYNurqo6ckPXEzgBFh0J/s1600/October2005_5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu71fz7gqsX4pUdmoub4zHVNbPn7wfiQYPs7DqnVMrewPrEgIs14ESJBpmGG4wJNswpT6uf9YBRH6DOidy5azjE7IGv2TOErQ0mnx_aD5Je5NKth5mBN2EuyIFYNurqo6ckPXEzgBFh0J/s400/October2005_5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055378071106434" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Love the mixture of cream with bright white in this room! and especially those dining room chairs!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrcY2_599JsGF6ARV7CVFJuXb2bICMPL6pAR06BTejKF19jtW1qdwaM3WRkl3xbRLGbOSn3_O-rYZrUv61e24iJJZg1AjixJa0N-6pbia4Kd2axYGHn17NS1fslsvb_TjztVppY1EzXWH/s1600/light-taupe-bedroom-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBrcY2_599JsGF6ARV7CVFJuXb2bICMPL6pAR06BTejKF19jtW1qdwaM3WRkl3xbRLGbOSn3_O-rYZrUv61e24iJJZg1AjixJa0N-6pbia4Kd2axYGHn17NS1fslsvb_TjztVppY1EzXWH/s400/light-taupe-bedroom-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055374068230946" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Such a sweet, perfect bedroom, love to see the lights reflecting off of that beautiful vanity. Also may steal the idea of displaying vintage purses on the wall!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpEfH-T9lnYZe0JXuhwr-YV6Wpjy73AbbHRNwALt7K36N0DP0519axmSXGlbw-SkVjaeRG4tRp3jb3AgxXDqUVdH5fdQgTvyzTDKvdplzd_Yi_ttqWhFV5c6R5zNpAjfW3TbWNM5tNRT_/s1600/cottage+living+room.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 285px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifpEfH-T9lnYZe0JXuhwr-YV6Wpjy73AbbHRNwALt7K36N0DP0519axmSXGlbw-SkVjaeRG4tRp3jb3AgxXDqUVdH5fdQgTvyzTDKvdplzd_Yi_ttqWhFV5c6R5zNpAjfW3TbWNM5tNRT_/s400/cottage+living+room.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055364284929538" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">All white with just a pop of floral color!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFLWi3KGQw46bgX2sZZ9fXMnjpe5w-ABRkHYnK1ykVK-Rztpdug0TuEhJMB2cHPFu1-MAzM1wrXSpXa3oVaGqNiiruj45g5WwqUXQducSO5Z5xIte2ZX-f5iIvlJIok4edBQkElzs-gj0/s1600/2800246804_fbd0b3173b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFLWi3KGQw46bgX2sZZ9fXMnjpe5w-ABRkHYnK1ykVK-Rztpdug0TuEhJMB2cHPFu1-MAzM1wrXSpXa3oVaGqNiiruj45g5WwqUXQducSO5Z5xIte2ZX-f5iIvlJIok4edBQkElzs-gj0/s400/2800246804_fbd0b3173b.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055360278476690" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Such a cute workspace, love the idea of putting a work table in the center of the room, and using vintage fabric to create an adorable skirt for an old table (that way you can hide even more stuff underneath!).<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4Hv7hpXRKhjFd6cOAeIv4Ht3k-26J2PTrOJqMmQnx25XN-iMgooZWVg5Ai0Fev5n5DU8YwyqkoiBlVo_ooXUG95tk3_-1jpJPEJAAkmHPolJ_QnLaRsq6E8HG_7XoiOT9QXskXaDA-bh/s1600/398076404_662d5698a1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy4Hv7hpXRKhjFd6cOAeIv4Ht3k-26J2PTrOJqMmQnx25XN-iMgooZWVg5Ai0Fev5n5DU8YwyqkoiBlVo_ooXUG95tk3_-1jpJPEJAAkmHPolJ_QnLaRsq6E8HG_7XoiOT9QXskXaDA-bh/s400/398076404_662d5698a1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475055357620000978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And this has to be my dream studio, love the colors and huge white hutch stuffed with stacked linens and fabric.<br /></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-77665187884621640172010-05-14T21:27:00.000-07:002010-05-14T22:25:28.580-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49-qorBBteI2AFOPxYgxGJvAnRrB_owgJO8g5idNPf725Z7l4NF6EQDSnX0d7sE0xon24VvquUGP_cM4QGSLFt1t67IGJ4Z8FTJOh2TEIfnmF5ooUaaXMi7hH72RIstp6bOc4Qb3PypYg/s1600/DSCN0814.JPG"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ></span></span></a>I AM NOT A MORNING PERSON AT ALL, <span style="font-style: italic;">BUT</span> IN THE SUMMER, AND ONLY ON FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS, I TRANSFORM INTO THE MOST CHEERFUL MORNING PERSON AROUND THANKS TO ONE THING- GARAGE SALES. TODAY WAS MY SECOND WEEK OUT BARGAIN HUNTING, SO HERE'S A PREVIEW OF SOME OF MY VINTAGE FINDS BEING ADDED TO MY "MISS MOLLY VINTAGE" BOOTH THIS WEEKEND. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49-qorBBteI2AFOPxYgxGJvAnRrB_owgJO8g5idNPf725Z7l4NF6EQDSnX0d7sE0xon24VvquUGP_cM4QGSLFt1t67IGJ4Z8FTJOh2TEIfnmF5ooUaaXMi7hH72RIstp6bOc4Qb3PypYg/s1600/DSCN0814.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 353px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49-qorBBteI2AFOPxYgxGJvAnRrB_owgJO8g5idNPf725Z7l4NF6EQDSnX0d7sE0xon24VvquUGP_cM4QGSLFt1t67IGJ4Z8FTJOh2TEIfnmF5ooUaaXMi7hH72RIstp6bOc4Qb3PypYg/s320/DSCN0814.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353823918788770" border="0" /></a>SET OF VINTAGE ICE CREAM CUPS $12, WITH VINTAGE ICE CREAM SCOOP $4<br /><br />HOPING TO MAKE A CUTE LITTLE ICE CREAM THEMED TABLE AT THE BOOTH LATER THIS WEEKEND- FULL OF SORBET CUPS, ICE CREAM BOWLS, AND SUNDAE CUPS!<br /></div><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7j_fvCWoHAEoXWAEnklI9sbB8Kjyb-ilB98wIQw7DP5whrewHM2QCGtGjh-qTNu3L_OA6GkAjwnoDdB3aPJwM1w58BBC6IBRq1-qIQF9fsrmI7ifYL-IeRfPiiAxV63ASK7gBz0skPuH/s1600/DSCN0810.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw7j_fvCWoHAEoXWAEnklI9sbB8Kjyb-ilB98wIQw7DP5whrewHM2QCGtGjh-qTNu3L_OA6GkAjwnoDdB3aPJwM1w58BBC6IBRq1-qIQF9fsrmI7ifYL-IeRfPiiAxV63ASK7gBz0skPuH/s320/DSCN0810.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353819737301090" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">VINTAGE LIPSTICK HOLDER WITH MINI MIRROR ON THE BACK $10-NEVER USED!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEt-6UOsSkgq2g8xJBKQ1TjiFMgCqav3LuizPwzalyjWwPbZP1lnA1EuekF49_XwPzplt537Y2oABLrhtB-k4Irf3uDr9oY4Wj6F6dbI1uB85K-Pp9fQJfXYNebgEqMxLnEHD63qSLHdHp/s1600/DSCN0807.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 272px; height: 362px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEt-6UOsSkgq2g8xJBKQ1TjiFMgCqav3LuizPwzalyjWwPbZP1lnA1EuekF49_XwPzplt537Y2oABLrhtB-k4Irf3uDr9oY4Wj6F6dbI1uB85K-Pp9fQJfXYNebgEqMxLnEHD63qSLHdHp/s320/DSCN0807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353805969975858" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZUYPsaIl6RokbtDBIzX_H6-Fu81Uh2bvhw3K2jSvZCkQBzJ7W2ogU1B2e_7L4PUxcO3F436J2kfAKRGvCSJrFmsoXKb6ZrAP2VmzJj_bmo5ffj-lIdvpLHsG4Uh89Us_WMNMJXQBKIRL/s1600/DSCN0808.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 264px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfZUYPsaIl6RokbtDBIzX_H6-Fu81Uh2bvhw3K2jSvZCkQBzJ7W2ogU1B2e_7L4PUxcO3F436J2kfAKRGvCSJrFmsoXKb6ZrAP2VmzJj_bmo5ffj-lIdvpLHsG4Uh89Us_WMNMJXQBKIRL/s320/DSCN0808.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353810235790530" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">LUCITE MIRROR WITH VINTAGE PICTURE $12- YOU COULD EASILY REPLACE THE PICTURE ON THE BACK WITH YOUR OWN PHOTO!<br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajGkWuOHnvIiqFAsG8FIz9PVGgaXDzIrUQELrVotRzVJc9DuFDDOmeplTtU6WTKKjMFoa3J3uJowqW1x6G4ESWavm0mP1zAucNtNm5W3gBi0ImUAwvLfr_Bw7EhypDCrsD4I6ybomK0va/s1600/DSCN0804.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajGkWuOHnvIiqFAsG8FIz9PVGgaXDzIrUQELrVotRzVJc9DuFDDOmeplTtU6WTKKjMFoa3J3uJowqW1x6G4ESWavm0mP1zAucNtNm5W3gBi0ImUAwvLfr_Bw7EhypDCrsD4I6ybomK0va/s320/DSCN0804.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471353802361357314" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">LOVE THIS BLACK AND GOLD MINI CLUTCH $8- ITS MORE PLASTIC THAN FABRIC SO IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT MAKEUP BAG!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kdlveoIzo1Ec8nlDqHFjxSiBOj7OTbYLS0pnxFtiVbgYmN9jfJpyx6HZU1KyJuzSqHxrI3Kd1MHRcGQhGJw3FXAnmiD2t659qMV3VhBMxBspWWNM1zBP4SLCgQu5n_NHWdxcQuK1qznf/s1600/DSCN0801.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8kdlveoIzo1Ec8nlDqHFjxSiBOj7OTbYLS0pnxFtiVbgYmN9jfJpyx6HZU1KyJuzSqHxrI3Kd1MHRcGQhGJw3FXAnmiD2t659qMV3VhBMxBspWWNM1zBP4SLCgQu5n_NHWdxcQuK1qznf/s320/DSCN0801.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352886291229890" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A GREAT BETTY CROCKER COOKBOOK "DINNER FOR TWO" $5- THE PICTURES INSIDE ARE ADORABLE AND THE RECIPES LOOK GREAT! (I ALSO FOUND ANOTHER BETTY CROCKER COOKBOOK ALL ABOUT OUTSIDE DINING, WHICH I HAD TO KEEP!)<br /><br />TURQUOISE SYRUP SERVER $6-EVERYONE NEEDS ONE OF THESE!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMl14R_o0ECdNddo2YRKW3vytFQy0bLfmy2xslB4DP5GHxOGHpja-IndNPlf3u44UT8ku-wkeIt3RAmXw3NMFJ3RIa0iDX13-7qzT5Dj-fYwHcZfJ5VcfPdi8oPh8uVgMyCz3bB0rWHdd/s1600/DSCN0798.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWMl14R_o0ECdNddo2YRKW3vytFQy0bLfmy2xslB4DP5GHxOGHpja-IndNPlf3u44UT8ku-wkeIt3RAmXw3NMFJ3RIa0iDX13-7qzT5Dj-fYwHcZfJ5VcfPdi8oPh8uVgMyCz3bB0rWHdd/s320/DSCN0798.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352884452370914" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hXIN3vUFnt39aunD32jV20bkWaZUlm6j3CrICEUnBBYEVgFifrrItmcuNSsbK4gP97kZKOw84ydbJJ6jktj4i4gf0M9hvSbHmAu8z2rGPJwNf0JMm64Qix7Z8MVdCsQs41_wpn8WMZp-/s1600/DSCN0797.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 358px; height: 297px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_hXIN3vUFnt39aunD32jV20bkWaZUlm6j3CrICEUnBBYEVgFifrrItmcuNSsbK4gP97kZKOw84ydbJJ6jktj4i4gf0M9hvSbHmAu8z2rGPJwNf0JMm64Qix7Z8MVdCsQs41_wpn8WMZp-/s320/DSCN0797.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352879818539074" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">SET OF 3 OVENWARE YELLOW AND WHITE DISHES- $9<br />(I FOUND THE ROSE TRAY AT AN ESTATE SALE LAST WEEK. i ALSO GOT A MATCHING TURQUOISE ONE AND AM KEEPING BOTH TO DISPLAY IN MY KITCHEN!)<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQNd5QhxwJd9hnVZrj_g0GUSqz1zzfMm-mMj9w5nmIxQ6lm-lXAV4G3iYvEwaUaUfXEFf8yuLrI5EUtxQklfmO-NdCj6oBFVGAjegalwBdi3a2ZDrbLzVDytaC0WdEsf70j8qW6elC-s4/s1600/DSCN0795.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifQNd5QhxwJd9hnVZrj_g0GUSqz1zzfMm-mMj9w5nmIxQ6lm-lXAV4G3iYvEwaUaUfXEFf8yuLrI5EUtxQklfmO-NdCj6oBFVGAjegalwBdi3a2ZDrbLzVDytaC0WdEsf70j8qW6elC-s4/s320/DSCN0795.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352869563028978" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A FABULOUS NEEDLEPOINT PURSE $15<br />GENUINE VINTAGE CAT EYE SUNGLASSES- $8<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCwrJaKVsT-b8HYJ2q_Q08DXi9iy2MmRVXmnGg_cayHQRZ3woja0CqDaV3sigTWcsRmA6vCBgwCDnbvGmiB8hN4sF4VtVm5CIC-sFCgtRrdKgHXrp2uVrGSbHqbTAg_DSeGAEDyDnWGPg/s1600/DSCN0793.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCwrJaKVsT-b8HYJ2q_Q08DXi9iy2MmRVXmnGg_cayHQRZ3woja0CqDaV3sigTWcsRmA6vCBgwCDnbvGmiB8hN4sF4VtVm5CIC-sFCgtRrdKgHXrp2uVrGSbHqbTAg_DSeGAEDyDnWGPg/s320/DSCN0793.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352867865470194" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">AIGNER PURSE- $15- LOVE THE SHAPE OF THIS BAG!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHbMyUPZ7Sh9kr8EvQsMp53-FEEM7I8CAS0HGA1kGh3yBHVaJ2JwQv9YsqTrczIpVFY7txRfED5dK8cR4tDRs7BHk2SxBPK1Q3RrGIhU57l1h3Fqo6_tskWuAQgN7IsUuA4B68_EP1svG/s1600/DSCN0792.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 262px; height: 349px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwHbMyUPZ7Sh9kr8EvQsMp53-FEEM7I8CAS0HGA1kGh3yBHVaJ2JwQv9YsqTrczIpVFY7txRfED5dK8cR4tDRs7BHk2SxBPK1Q3RrGIhU57l1h3Fqo6_tskWuAQgN7IsUuA4B68_EP1svG/s320/DSCN0792.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352118062975394" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">CREAM BRACELET AND MATCHING EARRINGS- $16<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCEFwgX2BslqwKC9ikQeYYP49HRuw6JF2uaDNaPFhpn5tf-5mkLq5FsoS5CFKkRICKD7x_x2CZfpzBSe8ufugtHOqDjQeIgFwg4BlQDQur2WWKVU35o97rDmmUGEK1gFz4D4LLyYt1tSc/s1600/DSCN0788.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSCEFwgX2BslqwKC9ikQeYYP49HRuw6JF2uaDNaPFhpn5tf-5mkLq5FsoS5CFKkRICKD7x_x2CZfpzBSe8ufugtHOqDjQeIgFwg4BlQDQur2WWKVU35o97rDmmUGEK1gFz4D4LLyYt1tSc/s320/DSCN0788.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471352112646834818" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I WISH THESE WERE MY SIZE- THEY WOULD LOOK GREAT WITH 50S SUMMER DRESSES!<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EV01-VT-zppvAGjwM6_-FNN-nWa5amV5Z02zkRtQnwwdKLuNj4AjMdA3owCnLhoOOehiIsDiuNyUQU5_V56D3XzQJjwBlx9G7y5r0iQn3Qjb4e7cN8P919LVYkV427X0bTgiVnPFh5uJ/s1600/DSCN0785.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 368px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9CCv4ovXWjmgNuFjZXIjQSTaTsqAXYxVAtMV99M1Iy-_Z7yGhP81_tXv2KXJ9MEidgsFfZxRruPfWlnMo-Qa-cBMIddcE7_7FKwAhx3lO-Zc5TP87fLrIq8mwQ22_oJwjkgv5TKWuJBEQ/s320/DSCN0766.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471349329648884962" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">YELLOW SATIN AND LACE COCKTAIL DRESS $28- THIS WAS ORIGINAL A LONG DRESS, BUT I SHORTENED IT TO BE COCKTAIL LENGTH.<br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXonnd7fJAtwoEzXySS5g1krzPHunogr3DkqoFOIZNH8gt7YWO7IT_IhMZPHYUqoqaRGhvVQhcVOZrMhxwTJ_VZu0BVKhOwok5tr5ZwtPcP7CGuxLUvC60lOK0nGWSc2x0ztZSHE7DqdXQ/s1600/DSCN0764.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXonnd7fJAtwoEzXySS5g1krzPHunogr3DkqoFOIZNH8gt7YWO7IT_IhMZPHYUqoqaRGhvVQhcVOZrMhxwTJ_VZu0BVKhOwok5tr5ZwtPcP7CGuxLUvC60lOK0nGWSc2x0ztZSHE7DqdXQ/s320/DSCN0764.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471349325343149810" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILHrz3-gRgz7DEg_DlRolQwwdORAFCBSkbGJTO7STLP9DIJgFdoppWebq6NsYAGJaPTouSHbTVuiIiLmy4uaGb5GQwCecqs36NNr2_LiFNY7b3TzbswvMAwJ7YTA5oFTZhlv84WPnkpUd/s1600/DSCN0760.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 310px; height: 344px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgILHrz3-gRgz7DEg_DlRolQwwdORAFCBSkbGJTO7STLP9DIJgFdoppWebq6NsYAGJaPTouSHbTVuiIiLmy4uaGb5GQwCecqs36NNr2_LiFNY7b3TzbswvMAwJ7YTA5oFTZhlv84WPnkpUd/s320/DSCN0760.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471349318523744770" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">A CUTE FLOWER LAMP WE SPRAY PAINTED BRIGHT RED $15<br />PICNIC TABLECLOTH $7<br /><br />HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!<br /></div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-82904250647800017082010-05-11T21:11:00.000-07:002010-05-11T21:45:09.124-07:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" >WELCOME SUMMER!!!<br /><br />muffins and a movie</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAvA-8M5_oe508-_ycScVTjYfMxVOdbamoH5m8yJqsbp3qCg_AuuEwfTX5TAfE6daXB9HjqSQ2IxLnac9zCqijEJtMC5IOUC0JrvAlwG5becUb5EHc7MZ4ND52GHffM2iOLIcYc6xUbTL/s1600/blackebremugfffins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAvA-8M5_oe508-_ycScVTjYfMxVOdbamoH5m8yJqsbp3qCg_AuuEwfTX5TAfE6daXB9HjqSQ2IxLnac9zCqijEJtMC5IOUC0JrvAlwG5becUb5EHc7MZ4ND52GHffM2iOLIcYc6xUbTL/s320/blackebremugfffins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470235836075744082" border="0" /></a>This is an easy and delicious blackberry cornbread muffin recipe. I got this from the wonderful Southern Living magazine last summer. The recipe originally used canola oil instead of butter, but I substituted the butter which makes the cornbread have more of a pound-cake flavor, which I loved. Enjoy!:<br /></div><div class="rcpdetail" id="mainstats"> <p> <strong>Yield:</strong> Makes 2 dozen muffins<br /> </p> </div><!-- end class="rcpdetail" --> <div class="rcpdetail" id="ingredients"> <h2>Ingredients</h2> <ul><li> 2 cups self-rising white cornmeal</li><li> 1/2 cup sugar</li><li> 5 large eggs</li><li> 1 (16-oz.) container sour cream</li><li> 1/2 cup melted butter<br /></li><li> 2 cups fresh blackberries</li></ul> </div><!-- end class="rcpdetail" --> <div class="rcpdetail" id="preparation"> <h2>Preparation</h2> <p>1. Preheat oven to 450°. Stir together cornmeal and sugar in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, and oil; add to cornmeal mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Fold in blackberries. Coat 2 muffin pans with vegetable cooking spray; spoon batter into muffin pans, filling three-fourths full.</p><p>2. Bake at 450° for 15 to 17 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack.</p><p><br /></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis04FDRY4Dics2FDchPHHR_GHk1h5Aoze1PTf1ahQHpk0vo9zXfTyiQFsJVaknp0dCMhozXjkDfK3TPRkCzvbyVMETDgS0wBFryokzQT0O1RbSXQ9UNHAxgkhhZ-CjwB5gRIHvXGqO5jKR/s1600/Come_September_B_W_390.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis04FDRY4Dics2FDchPHHR_GHk1h5Aoze1PTf1ahQHpk0vo9zXfTyiQFsJVaknp0dCMhozXjkDfK3TPRkCzvbyVMETDgS0wBFryokzQT0O1RbSXQ9UNHAxgkhhZ-CjwB5gRIHvXGqO5jKR/s320/Come_September_B_W_390.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470237167906997010" border="0" /></a>One of my favorite movies to watch in the summer is "Come September." It's not a well-known movie, despite a very famous cast including a young Bobby Darrin, Sandra Dee, Gina Lollobrigida and Rock Hudson. Two main reasons I love it: It was filmed in 1961 in Italy, and I especially love Gina Lollobrigida's entire wardrobe in the movie. I first discovered it on Netflix, then ordered the dvd off amazon, but it might be difficult to find otherwise (it's worth the hunt though!).</p><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJrG0CBi1IW0QxF3I6AvLgr60Njnww5xtIhHvzzZ-grspPvevQ8lH9XyvBksZX8t_1kpo454tdpWhsGOUF8oM1qrw88QnRrsdznmlCEnnDYSeKtsSQIm8aU4G1opjgXBknroPIJoyzv7j/s1600/18877715.jpg"><br /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJrG0CBi1IW0QxF3I6AvLgr60Njnww5xtIhHvzzZ-grspPvevQ8lH9XyvBksZX8t_1kpo454tdpWhsGOUF8oM1qrw88QnRrsdznmlCEnnDYSeKtsSQIm8aU4G1opjgXBknroPIJoyzv7j/s1600/18877715.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJrG0CBi1IW0QxF3I6AvLgr60Njnww5xtIhHvzzZ-grspPvevQ8lH9XyvBksZX8t_1kpo454tdpWhsGOUF8oM1qrw88QnRrsdznmlCEnnDYSeKtsSQIm8aU4G1opjgXBknroPIJoyzv7j/s320/18877715.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470238365895378242" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">i so wish women still wore scarves like this! (i've tried multiple times, but it never looks right)<br /></div><p><br /></p> </div>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8208950387626605510.post-58134125050929836172010-05-11T20:43:00.000-07:002010-05-11T21:00:02.022-07:00Welcome!<span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Welcome to my very first blog! I hope to be sharing all sorts of vintage finds, do-it-yourself projects, decorating ideas, and recipes. Hope you will enjoy following my adventures in vintage!</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0UDAz2dp8HwrtpoJoVG-R21Nh-kSOtdRkJ4PHWX3ykqt6NyNUiDYB4HxHKnC-Qu4FT1pqwmFNN04QhJfvbTRa8jfiRHEZrfH6OPSf7PFvSTascysImzHHsEWAGaafXQ3N3DalQXo1qXw/s1600/Audrey_Hepburn_playing_golf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0UDAz2dp8HwrtpoJoVG-R21Nh-kSOtdRkJ4PHWX3ykqt6NyNUiDYB4HxHKnC-Qu4FT1pqwmFNN04QhJfvbTRa8jfiRHEZrfH6OPSf7PFvSTascysImzHHsEWAGaafXQ3N3DalQXo1qXw/s320/Audrey_Hepburn_playing_golf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470225693440542498" border="0" /></a>Absolutely Audreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08095623862427074660noreply@blogger.com0