Fall Bedding in the Master

Hi everyone. I have been wanting to try this bedding that I had from the old house, here, in the master for Fall! So, yesterday was the day. It finally cooled off some so it FEELS a little more like Fall. I love this bedding and decided to add a touch of animal print with it too, just for some pizzazz! I also forgot to show you, the new mirrot over the bed. There was artwork there but I am really into mirrors right now. Joe hung this while I was out one day and I really wanted it hung horizontally but we can change it at any time. No big deal:) I STILL have not gotten proper window treatments, I just can't decide what I want. UGH!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TeKa49ZORfRQoanEMRA4bk7YM13PI-i1w2asQcwIUGJLBIfPYydYcQdpZMTAqm9IRVFZAmcMfrddhO1hUSqTpFCAB-MtiIHdG0rRLfCrh-7l0myXk2r-jrA7IXHTHY6iEP_Zb1QFz0g/s1600/IMG_1740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TeKa49ZORfRQoanEMRA4bk7YM13PI-i1w2asQcwIUGJLBIfPYydYcQdpZMTAqm9IRVFZAmcMfrddhO1hUSqTpFCAB-MtiIHdG0rRLfCrh-7l0myXk2r-jrA7IXHTHY6iEP_Zb1QFz0g/s1600/IMG_1740.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> These are all the throw pillows I am using now....well, actually I found some prettier brown ones that you will see down further in the post. I LOVE all the colors in this bedding.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NQ3gMR_sqkPO0J8OO3ceOSlUMAFkF8-Kpr43q-pImBFrpX6RlUG6mcvBKmYn0NMzlpGUZCsy_l6bTuYsExy0CFFR8KgKNsDy7E9nUgtNPFn26K1PYX8A1ApBpAN-aA2ioTjgGXqID0A/s1600/IMG_1741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9NQ3gMR_sqkPO0J8OO3ceOSlUMAFkF8-Kpr43q-pImBFrpX6RlUG6mcvBKmYn0NMzlpGUZCsy_l6bTuYsExy0CFFR8KgKNsDy7E9nUgtNPFn26K1PYX8A1ApBpAN-aA2ioTjgGXqID0A/s1600/IMG_1741.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> I also love the bits of animal print. So these are the old brown pillows and....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0Dit2pU3mZgYXNRWT1Jub6VeusHegbHBElfms6dYEVLclGXZ4ySMd3cm_CkUT6YDVWy0sYwT73xBS5AJQHNOJgw8TDEQ7DatmFCtbx9bJhgj5RmTaNOC21i38XoIdiNwotfTw60ai6Y/s1600/IMG_1742.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho0Dit2pU3mZgYXNRWT1Jub6VeusHegbHBElfms6dYEVLclGXZ4ySMd3cm_CkUT6YDVWy0sYwT73xBS5AJQHNOJgw8TDEQ7DatmFCtbx9bJhgj5RmTaNOC21i38XoIdiNwotfTw60ai6Y/s1600/IMG_1742.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY8X1Nc7xXUQIi4MjmMmk7a7gzytKbyXxQIQ1Ov4hHCLoH6bpmYWZdX2pRlCLmIQJiajTRFYutoZCLQ6v3M7iYqoOvX90Wgasy28vT_tAXh0N2lUfuO82kZHALv3livDSZou_pgzIoos/s1600/IMG_1743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsY8X1Nc7xXUQIi4MjmMmk7a7gzytKbyXxQIQ1Ov4hHCLoH6bpmYWZdX2pRlCLmIQJiajTRFYutoZCLQ6v3M7iYqoOvX90Wgasy28vT_tAXh0N2lUfuO82kZHALv3livDSZou_pgzIoos/s1600/IMG_1743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfUY5wxGNYD-oig8d_3eupf7v69ADQ9cCMtsXkPH5XmK8dtIKf_FZfBwdH9WCICMHqnn93AnQNmwfC405qKYfIHLBssSc639QbncD3fvI1CNFQ4DY6Q2nDDSVcvgESUtIzb-7IHeRtAE/s1600/IMG_1744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYfUY5wxGNYD-oig8d_3eupf7v69ADQ9cCMtsXkPH5XmK8dtIKf_FZfBwdH9WCICMHqnn93AnQNmwfC405qKYfIHLBssSc639QbncD3fvI1CNFQ4DY6Q2nDDSVcvgESUtIzb-7IHeRtAE/s1600/IMG_1744.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8w2mogxWQ579tQa90nN8eM8EoXPr7lOlkItfBSE-FrHtBQR-toEeLHvtb06BiZ-pKssH9utuMZfYOi1FkvyTS1RJmTI77Dd1D4izlf4rj9KmZisHqiK6YZBRiPm6VSeTxRsOPnmu6JPA/s1600/IMG_1746.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8w2mogxWQ579tQa90nN8eM8EoXPr7lOlkItfBSE-FrHtBQR-toEeLHvtb06BiZ-pKssH9utuMZfYOi1FkvyTS1RJmTI77Dd1D4izlf4rj9KmZisHqiK6YZBRiPm6VSeTxRsOPnmu6JPA/s1600/IMG_1746.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmRKVwQEIVXFbbBBrnMWtzKd6cY2BsHDlNet2Fy5vUIle_BbaueVGIXOsAUp8dutcbtQKKNWVonMKMmuUTiZAQuNbvyuOhYw9417vZ41BspFxZe3KnSyJCkUOFIdUEDT-xxlPFa2bQBw/s1600/IMG_1750.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrmRKVwQEIVXFbbBBrnMWtzKd6cY2BsHDlNet2Fy5vUIle_BbaueVGIXOsAUp8dutcbtQKKNWVonMKMmuUTiZAQuNbvyuOhYw9417vZ41BspFxZe3KnSyJCkUOFIdUEDT-xxlPFa2bQBw/s1600/IMG_1750.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> here are the new ones! They looked to me like they were made to go with this bedding AND they were 2 for $15.00!!!!!!!!!!! SCORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje25R7uJsInklO76sAftHhC2u8n6MjtKofGCc8U03V_1iDqVG8hiqyYRUcm2gsmpnZVLTY387fXl0XhdF-ZO_A9Yi8WnbEm-Xg8qmrB8j57Zak2xZW95LhgY5eHd66vkVQ0SrEzJsd-I/s1600/IMG_1751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjje25R7uJsInklO76sAftHhC2u8n6MjtKofGCc8U03V_1iDqVG8hiqyYRUcm2gsmpnZVLTY387fXl0XhdF-ZO_A9Yi8WnbEm-Xg8qmrB8j57Zak2xZW95LhgY5eHd66vkVQ0SrEzJsd-I/s1600/IMG_1751.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvtppMXM1M2XX_ctwv-Rpy9mz1WBJt2Xy2E2FjtKl-vBUP2D5ec-VHK4zunPj0Zz7YTLMDG-qPP3YSH1dL6i0_PzZ1BiJ9XN5L1yyOtNbY6Wbzy0KxmbzftzxNWkcV7BQXyYcXN-fBOE/s1600/IMG_1752.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZvtppMXM1M2XX_ctwv-Rpy9mz1WBJt2Xy2E2FjtKl-vBUP2D5ec-VHK4zunPj0Zz7YTLMDG-qPP3YSH1dL6i0_PzZ1BiJ9XN5L1yyOtNbY6Wbzy0KxmbzftzxNWkcV7BQXyYcXN-fBOE/s1600/IMG_1752.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hewXMBed5z4iRf4QWUGKqnMjPtLSpc1TV11ha52ZwgqScAZ-wrheBota10yjSOkBEDAQHSiA9uItlm3fqfAf8kPY3FfYym4ThjP9wRM8US5PvdUvc6EF-tUTh8HAGHXGFaPrnrPLPps/s1600/IMG_1754.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-hewXMBed5z4iRf4QWUGKqnMjPtLSpc1TV11ha52ZwgqScAZ-wrheBota10yjSOkBEDAQHSiA9uItlm3fqfAf8kPY3FfYym4ThjP9wRM8US5PvdUvc6EF-tUTh8HAGHXGFaPrnrPLPps/s1600/IMG_1754.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIKEPkvM_ck2peYn_kzFWJPvBr8nFjEKoX5VaP7Sx8u9Me8OKXsmb0aGvAIJbqQG02kRL7g4F9Rt6e3RxLLs5EQunQMXQZtZpPE_ivoH1URJIwkeUEIUqsuwERvvXRtI_0VNbqBMjHpA/s1600/IMG_1756.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIKEPkvM_ck2peYn_kzFWJPvBr8nFjEKoX5VaP7Sx8u9Me8OKXsmb0aGvAIJbqQG02kRL7g4F9Rt6e3RxLLs5EQunQMXQZtZpPE_ivoH1URJIwkeUEIUqsuwERvvXRtI_0VNbqBMjHpA/s1600/IMG_1756.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xT4Y4MVgBDZSPMqlSi9yykLxYa-k3YfJxk3Ph7wPxwWEhxfnbOLM3JGP2hN18C4u8hzhXMpJSDlG5E849S6rCcsEKsIeb7spT8exQAZ7zLCMzEHWT-Rm5WaSCGhZmRhmBZUxGJfzU5I/s1600/IMG_1757.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xT4Y4MVgBDZSPMqlSi9yykLxYa-k3YfJxk3Ph7wPxwWEhxfnbOLM3JGP2hN18C4u8hzhXMpJSDlG5E849S6rCcsEKsIeb7spT8exQAZ7zLCMzEHWT-Rm5WaSCGhZmRhmBZUxGJfzU5I/s1600/IMG_1757.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> Thanks so much for your visit! I am FALLING for Autumn big time:):)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1zjnrHxT0llH-pxTplAca43u_Uldl2fxM5LwcCZXJ7E7pxXAXs545h_prKMPVe9DjcmliPZf_aQbKtyH-ru74LHCns-w9RUi_QxyiiwboQAzdGKf1Y-9eRW77D6xJLSEHRo3Ijuiefk/s1600/IMG_1747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm1zjnrHxT0llH-pxTplAca43u_Uldl2fxM5LwcCZXJ7E7pxXAXs545h_prKMPVe9DjcmliPZf_aQbKtyH-ru74LHCns-w9RUi_QxyiiwboQAzdGKf1Y-9eRW77D6xJLSEHRo3Ijuiefk/s1600/IMG_1747.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I will be partying with:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Between Naps on the Porch for <a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/" title="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/">Metamorphosis Monday</a></div><br /> <div>Judy @<a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/" title="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: #5d2910;"> DIY by Design</span></a> for Sizzle Into Summer Wednesday</div><br /> <div><div><span style="font-family: Lucida Handwriting; 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Fall Bedding in the Master

Hi everyone. I have been wanting to try this bedding that I had from the old house, here, in the master for Fall! So, yesterday was the day....

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home office makeover - before and after reveal

The time has come. I can put it off no longer. I cleaned off my desk, took some pictures and had a few G&T's because the office is done people! Let's rip the curtain off this sucker.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3M0x2VWO_Qz_IaVNE9NWKf9ZRBaK3H9NkQ5gI5NEJCoFFOuPXhQX49XwZqRoqmy68dLTc2H_uiQIsqi4TLlfVjCF8sMLtU5dUtGI3F_z6eQxD-msI4ibJy8UWMU5UEevWR_URkXyUtal/s1600/HomeOfficeBasement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo3M0x2VWO_Qz_IaVNE9NWKf9ZRBaK3H9NkQ5gI5NEJCoFFOuPXhQX49XwZqRoqmy68dLTc2H_uiQIsqi4TLlfVjCF8sMLtU5dUtGI3F_z6eQxD-msI4ibJy8UWMU5UEevWR_URkXyUtal/s1600/HomeOfficeBasement.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><br />The goal was to turn a corner of my unfinished basement into an office that I wouldn't mind spending a few hours a day in using ONLY things I already had. How did I do?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3c0-XE2PEYhyO80XgssdR2qf45waSWXQ-H6M1nhwN6Zo9ek2pmnfLnGIR3a4DirhG0LiRGU5M_9X7DtgkYKRSsaTZC1X7q2QPmSiM2JvozSxPWYhhdQ6FfeseI3KnWKT0hSBD57BtbMW/s1600/HOmeOfficeWide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="pink desk, home office, basement office" border="0" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3c0-XE2PEYhyO80XgssdR2qf45waSWXQ-H6M1nhwN6Zo9ek2pmnfLnGIR3a4DirhG0LiRGU5M_9X7DtgkYKRSsaTZC1X7q2QPmSiM2JvozSxPWYhhdQ6FfeseI3KnWKT0hSBD57BtbMW/s1600/HOmeOfficeWide.jpg" title="Home Office" width="640" /></a></div><br />Remember, this space has some pretty humble beginnings. I needed an office space, I live in a small house, and this was the best unused corner available. Cue the before and after pictures.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrlhZV4hCdbJXVrO-raoDRyCL9iSS0oL2Vhl4qGuRdh6Os8lko7RdoaQer_RsflnlX1PByWzRaaH4Yf8q1oEUn55XHixwDgU6NKOx_hP-RcF4vHF6r1PjGHpq75d7ZmOgpphm5Fb_mHXj/s1600/HomeOfficeBeforeandAfter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrlhZV4hCdbJXVrO-raoDRyCL9iSS0oL2Vhl4qGuRdh6Os8lko7RdoaQer_RsflnlX1PByWzRaaH4Yf8q1oEUn55XHixwDgU6NKOx_hP-RcF4vHF6r1PjGHpq75d7ZmOgpphm5Fb_mHXj/s1600/HomeOfficeBeforeandAfter1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Everything was hosed down and then covered with bright white paint on the walls and ceiling. The floors were painted <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/bermudaturquoise" target="_blank">Bermuda Turquoise</a> (Benjamin Moore) and gave a great base of color. To be honest, I could have just left it with the new paint and been thrilled. But you know I can't leave well enough alone.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yNAzbHsoRu-ED7RWV_41jWZ11JbC5NdqxVb4yToxFbvnGKsLflWMXpcPdELPiHDb0wjP5tgroNqZkS-HpfHkuhz9GOTIPwaT9eTnlUsXl4PYT_gyxCnfYSmXdofU8SJSMHb3gpEUSPpf/s1600/HOmeOfficeSun.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7yNAzbHsoRu-ED7RWV_41jWZ11JbC5NdqxVb4yToxFbvnGKsLflWMXpcPdELPiHDb0wjP5tgroNqZkS-HpfHkuhz9GOTIPwaT9eTnlUsXl4PYT_gyxCnfYSmXdofU8SJSMHb3gpEUSPpf/s1600/HOmeOfficeSun.jpg" width="350" /></a></div><br />The metal desk was a hand me down from my dad's old office (aka FREE). I sprayed it down with hot pink spray paint and stuck that beauty right in the middle of the room. The perfect spot for my <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/07/home-office-makeover-best-laid-plans.html" target="_blank">lovely lady lamps</a>, which are the only thing that I bought specifically for the office.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PH9FclYa4pqT_NZhh6_qxgpQgVSgr_qWRe2gse3xn3OmpIxpji86I86CbqMoSwyXAeX76yHTecHowngyMlGgfTjrdMZAtJ7G33dM5v6le0GqYEfxlLVOZphzYNQHRJ_iafLefo3af_z1/s1600/HomeOfficeChair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PH9FclYa4pqT_NZhh6_qxgpQgVSgr_qWRe2gse3xn3OmpIxpji86I86CbqMoSwyXAeX76yHTecHowngyMlGgfTjrdMZAtJ7G33dM5v6le0GqYEfxlLVOZphzYNQHRJ_iafLefo3af_z1/s1600/HomeOfficeChair.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The chair is one of those, 'I have nowhere for it but I really like it' purchases last fall. I believe it was $15. It was stained the most horrible shade of yuck so I stripped it off with the intent to paint it. But I like the unfinished wood and it brings some nice warmth into the space. So it stayed. Underneath the desk is an old dhurrie rug I got several years back at an annual thrift sale for $2.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN7fNpNJukk4TC105MuVWxKT8h4lOYkRRIgAhalDbYracmJNo4UCo5oDFzcr5IN3hROd3Qcm82U-bkfsvbMOAIFt-YukLBYiS4bJBf7omLNlrqlfXqwXSQWIYQFe61vddmHzziaXaoouA/s1600/HomeOfficeElmer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirN7fNpNJukk4TC105MuVWxKT8h4lOYkRRIgAhalDbYracmJNo4UCo5oDFzcr5IN3hROd3Qcm82U-bkfsvbMOAIFt-YukLBYiS4bJBf7omLNlrqlfXqwXSQWIYQFe61vddmHzziaXaoouA/s1600/HomeOfficeElmer.jpg" width="352" /></a></div><br />Remember <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/09/estate-sales-strike-again.html" target="_blank">Elmer</a>? I found him at an estate sale in a few dozen pieces. Well he is all fixed and standing watch under my desk. He's my trusty butler who holds my drinks so they stay off of the desk and away from the computer. (I've been known to spill things.)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_UeNFWl2_wZC5sIh4VrL8_qKi3_wFLkHnohen3cekGUOx_bh6rf7bXEmvr_5PeBZdTm43Ul9pZnml2RILNznFUfAnfBP-WdBoE6tJ2Z5BbOx9fPHLAWoicqfkwixraqqB460fL858jTn/s1600/HomeOfficeInspirationBoard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf_UeNFWl2_wZC5sIh4VrL8_qKi3_wFLkHnohen3cekGUOx_bh6rf7bXEmvr_5PeBZdTm43Ul9pZnml2RILNznFUfAnfBP-WdBoE6tJ2Z5BbOx9fPHLAWoicqfkwixraqqB460fL858jTn/s1600/HomeOfficeInspirationBoard.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br />When the <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/07/home-office-makeover-best-laid-plans.html" target="_blank">overhead pendant didn't end up working out</a>, I decided to leave the ceiling alone and go with lamps instead. However, I did add a swing arm library sconce over the inspiration board. I'd gotten it several months back at Home Depot with the intent of putting it upstairs but never got around to it. I'm sensing a 'putting off projects pays off' theme here.<br /><br />The inspiration board serves a great purpose as...inspiration. (duh) But, it also solved the issue of having a vast white wall behind me and not being able to use a single nail (nails in my foundation don't sound like a good idea to me) as well as falling into that whole already owned theme.  I mimicked the shape of the bamboo mirror to create the shape of the board with gold glittery tape. Because if you have a hot pink desk and lady lamps, you need gold glitter somewhere.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYx0VGY-sgDJD0mFEfa0PPQsBZaHNXc9RC28yBbQEaxr7ZbqsM1FyNnQqk5EYn6CzqrpLyC2Qd0psOVU5WvLFBjJStJ4lGJg1hTUU-A_nDOJOKOp_03EFZuPQNbqzS859G90Eg94xrFErU/s1600/HomeOfficeInspirationBoard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYx0VGY-sgDJD0mFEfa0PPQsBZaHNXc9RC28yBbQEaxr7ZbqsM1FyNnQqk5EYn6CzqrpLyC2Qd0psOVU5WvLFBjJStJ4lGJg1hTUU-A_nDOJOKOp_03EFZuPQNbqzS859G90Eg94xrFErU/s1600/HomeOfficeInspirationBoard.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br />I didn't fill it up all the way as I think that is something that should happen over time but it was a fun experience that took me back to my Teen Beat days for sure. And although Johnny Depp circa 21 Jumpstreet didn't make it onto the wall, I did pay homage to my never ending love for Moonlighting with <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2013/09/fess-up-friday-in-weeds.html" target="_blank">my handmade art from way back when</a>. Oh Bruce, you were so funny back then.<br /><br />And on that note, let's move on.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwqR3V4dfXE0MnTN9p0A9imfbql0CCca0dVIcT1baMXaaFfyZvbwMPQ4wBddFOmNoF3c_I1rHaDdIk9BbMKahEAoGPthG4b0HrBiHCnX47edupH0om0guhQGD1HtWsItjpjQLYLBbEnOF/s1600/P2056272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwqR3V4dfXE0MnTN9p0A9imfbql0CCca0dVIcT1baMXaaFfyZvbwMPQ4wBddFOmNoF3c_I1rHaDdIk9BbMKahEAoGPthG4b0HrBiHCnX47edupH0om0guhQGD1HtWsItjpjQLYLBbEnOF/s1600/P2056272.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Before...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaV3ZxGV_NLVROdZRHq75aR6aEA2SnJ0da6yq_6SPUSHyi6DoUYa0OtLmpOHDZIsY-oHt0P1uU9GsWijwrhbN75zZnLr56ds0TjMUGnfaI_U_3CZFsawBwGXTroFLJacRL7UZ_yQ6rvew/s1600/HomeOfficeStorage3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaV3ZxGV_NLVROdZRHq75aR6aEA2SnJ0da6yq_6SPUSHyi6DoUYa0OtLmpOHDZIsY-oHt0P1uU9GsWijwrhbN75zZnLr56ds0TjMUGnfaI_U_3CZFsawBwGXTroFLJacRL7UZ_yQ6rvew/s1600/HomeOfficeStorage3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuoemwerPb5Ht7hVQYS-ATXgshpi9IziFjZgqgSEnCvBxr7lc3gaZ-Z06_aXbojlRJZecgBWfItf970WHU6RGfd5PrWBqklTF8Ahv2p6FzuYBk3gCTBdUK_Yw2ig87ejG2t3GbD-sIZOj/s1600/HomeOfficeMirror2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuoemwerPb5Ht7hVQYS-ATXgshpi9IziFjZgqgSEnCvBxr7lc3gaZ-Z06_aXbojlRJZecgBWfItf970WHU6RGfd5PrWBqklTF8Ahv2p6FzuYBk3gCTBdUK_Yw2ig87ejG2t3GbD-sIZOj/s1600/HomeOfficeMirror2.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><br />After.<br /><br />The paint and whatever other crap was under the stairs was removed and I put in some of the metal storage shelves we have for a bit of, well, storage. Now all my fabrics are in one place and I've got a whiteboard to keep me organized (in theory). And I'm going to have to remove all those pillows because the hubs came in and said "you have too many pillows" which just isn't true at all. What does he know.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnZ0teBpbyIn_gPEcmmbxTC4G60VzLVY-BO1fLhPbyy0iTaTo8by_NGGXnEAGTvKXdSqU3UzZVtp3Wv20-q3Zt61dQsqH0LqEYTWMqdw4QFjT6cmDXZW6RZBL47nzx_6iAKRM91irkRfa/s1600/HomeOfficeBookshelf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUnZ0teBpbyIn_gPEcmmbxTC4G60VzLVY-BO1fLhPbyy0iTaTo8by_NGGXnEAGTvKXdSqU3UzZVtp3Wv20-q3Zt61dQsqH0LqEYTWMqdw4QFjT6cmDXZW6RZBL47nzx_6iAKRM91irkRfa/s1600/HomeOfficeBookshelf.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><br />The other rack of metal shelves (we got a few sets of these a long while back at Costco) now stores books, magazines etc.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhaqijLFVL7hI29Dj_Vp1CwmP94HIc0UroJjfDpQ34MaDpxNN5YGPBvKRblFPSqYqUcpOldTwDn6V-oEYNkoGUFf2Tk0tSTPWLJ627oecZDTlhyphenhyphenlKhmP-NWo8WlscPucwXUSYQvgitjaE/s1600/HomeOfficeMirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilhaqijLFVL7hI29Dj_Vp1CwmP94HIc0UroJjfDpQ34MaDpxNN5YGPBvKRblFPSqYqUcpOldTwDn6V-oEYNkoGUFf2Tk0tSTPWLJ627oecZDTlhyphenhyphenlKhmP-NWo8WlscPucwXUSYQvgitjaE/s1600/HomeOfficeMirror.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br />The mirror was a CL purchase a while back thanks to <a href="http://instagram.com/mybestfriendcraig" target="_blank">my friend Charmaine</a> who posted the mirror when she did a St Louis search. Yet another purchase I had no spot for when I bought it that has come in handy now. It was also another piece I had originally planned to paint but once I got it into the room decided I loved it as is.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfEzUsy0m_3LU2qO0p1MWukCbxBrOw0SFXStnU2_gGelshWhy9PEZ5lXNoB_fZTMA83i11Jy8KvcH5etjEyFvbbalw46P3dBgC_50dEsF0RF1EGVog7SaC5wfaq3ifiEbqbv7CZt067fA/s1600/HomeOfficeBeforeandAfterWindow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUfEzUsy0m_3LU2qO0p1MWukCbxBrOw0SFXStnU2_gGelshWhy9PEZ5lXNoB_fZTMA83i11Jy8KvcH5etjEyFvbbalw46P3dBgC_50dEsF0RF1EGVog7SaC5wfaq3ifiEbqbv7CZt067fA/s1600/HomeOfficeBeforeandAfterWindow.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />On the other side of the room, the new window is a tie for 'best decision ever' with the paint for this space. That window has made a huge difference and it even opens and has a screen. Super fancy. I have it open a lot and get a nice breeze and a breath of fresh air. I'm in the basement, so any fresh air is welcome.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSpUJZ5TYEhYLii3WgizouIoaYOq0e7mFBJZ6Dylb-Eh4KO3qBaNCk9HNXpLKGWXc1RN5aPwHTVpwfQDGqK8kQweZxlIXCfxLbznL6BLNLsE4y_GB4AwBJXm_ZuEJaMitlZSOkeNLxe3i/s1600/P9038538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvSpUJZ5TYEhYLii3WgizouIoaYOq0e7mFBJZ6Dylb-Eh4KO3qBaNCk9HNXpLKGWXc1RN5aPwHTVpwfQDGqK8kQweZxlIXCfxLbznL6BLNLsE4y_GB4AwBJXm_ZuEJaMitlZSOkeNLxe3i/s1600/P9038538.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The curtains are leftover ticking fabric. Fabric hoarding to the rescue. The bamboo frame was a score at <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/02/good-things-come-in-threes-estate-sale.html" target="_blank">the estate sale trifecta</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqXMJLptR8NnDNeTuvxc1drjjXc5srdds2cSh3t0z12vtS3GgqGMjekNYbhXVFyFKRbHc3pNCuvGHk1urbvHo0LKnSvz4ewzNfXcAa13IMnYwLb9xikzobGWGY_T7hWcovVOybbhnA5gL/s1600/HomeOfficeShadows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMqXMJLptR8NnDNeTuvxc1drjjXc5srdds2cSh3t0z12vtS3GgqGMjekNYbhXVFyFKRbHc3pNCuvGHk1urbvHo0LKnSvz4ewzNfXcAa13IMnYwLb9xikzobGWGY_T7hWcovVOybbhnA5gL/s1600/HomeOfficeShadows.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYK30Lh6yC-e79y8r-Vv0s_ZwKnv1bzdqZXi5iWZlXbetZiaIHgCRkBrKsfUk094yRs9yV-b_K2JwqCP0sLFlfGyz4CGajb5Fkh8H390Ydg8JUXWoTyJZA0xjE_u-gsBzQBsdbiuSBy2MV/s1600/HomeOfficeShadows2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYK30Lh6yC-e79y8r-Vv0s_ZwKnv1bzdqZXi5iWZlXbetZiaIHgCRkBrKsfUk094yRs9yV-b_K2JwqCP0sLFlfGyz4CGajb5Fkh8H390Ydg8JUXWoTyJZA0xjE_u-gsBzQBsdbiuSBy2MV/s1600/HomeOfficeShadows2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0llvRHwSsC6jHrQLfP_8arCT4ANjQ5QMh4InvyCH0n4wO40sVS_aaR4QZvdBAS2RDMdgenLAkf0Zn0tPhJHNCcj7uBpM4FSYoXfAf-1o7cCwL3-ciCuoUUNLOk9Qn4yR9uas6RvDc8M00/s1600/HomeOfficeIndieMats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0llvRHwSsC6jHrQLfP_8arCT4ANjQ5QMh4InvyCH0n4wO40sVS_aaR4QZvdBAS2RDMdgenLAkf0Zn0tPhJHNCcj7uBpM4FSYoXfAf-1o7cCwL3-ciCuoUUNLOk9Qn4yR9uas6RvDc8M00/s1600/HomeOfficeIndieMats.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Next to the window is the old <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-want-to-hear-from-you.html" target="_blank">wicker demilune table that you all helped me with</a>. I went black and I love it. The armchair also came from the <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/02/good-things-come-in-threes-estate-sale.html" target="_blank">estate sale trifecta</a>, I just removed her slipcover. The cushions need recovered at some point, but until then, a little fabric does the trick. The mats are from an <a href="http://indiemats.com/" target="_blank">Indie Mats</a> warehouse sale last winter and they are a great solution for walls that can't take nails.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX5domsxMFz7XFDVPhNKBVLTnv9XXos4glFRKbxgOHIDlznRqMHg1TXtJaYciZxvv1f35juAewwxkvUh9YXKjLUoDB-fGSUqsOjnI-AbOn78-mqgeas2ePLAtwFI54UyE9SakhOhPC84G/s1600/HomeOfficeSide.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFX5domsxMFz7XFDVPhNKBVLTnv9XXos4glFRKbxgOHIDlznRqMHg1TXtJaYciZxvv1f35juAewwxkvUh9YXKjLUoDB-fGSUqsOjnI-AbOn78-mqgeas2ePLAtwFI54UyE9SakhOhPC84G/s1600/HomeOfficeSide.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bkh9OObT7uJydfpNzMET2YL6Y133FM3fBAse4TnVWl5riPcZUDlWH-WCmxeKjCV76sHkrmd6iMPlS_ErnZ_5sm2DtsYU_WbJYD1VGgE82houklI4GKClKGpxBzQH6Fp5bhnlpFEjCkZF/s1600/HomeOfficeTightDesk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2bkh9OObT7uJydfpNzMET2YL6Y133FM3fBAse4TnVWl5riPcZUDlWH-WCmxeKjCV76sHkrmd6iMPlS_ErnZ_5sm2DtsYU_WbJYD1VGgE82houklI4GKClKGpxBzQH6Fp5bhnlpFEjCkZF/s1600/HomeOfficeTightDesk.jpg" width="510" /></a></div><br />Pictures are a challenge in this room because as that sun moves at a rapid pace, so does my light. But on non picture taking days that is one of my favorite things about the space, there is always light moving thru this room so I can spend a lot of the day without lights on. A true surprise in a basement. Anyone else feel like sining This Little Light of Mine with me?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIj_tmP7CY9-fZvAGzL9d95ZIbL-xKRsGsLyG6oxfXXikWHCFBwPk6-xlfl-DR87SZ2gzIbWzxdES5IaSNvyVbYoNRK84fNkLD-lnlIGGStMOmCsz_mQHoeD3Cqn7sQXDfJHoY2aQ5ip_3/s1600/HomeOfficeBasement.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIj_tmP7CY9-fZvAGzL9d95ZIbL-xKRsGsLyG6oxfXXikWHCFBwPk6-xlfl-DR87SZ2gzIbWzxdES5IaSNvyVbYoNRK84fNkLD-lnlIGGStMOmCsz_mQHoeD3Cqn7sQXDfJHoY2aQ5ip_3/s1600/HomeOfficeBasement.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><br />So there she blows. And I have pictures to prove that at one time, this room was clean.<br /><br />Have you ever made a 'room' out of corner before? Do you keep a stock of items on hand for those 'just in case' times? You should. I'll testify that it is worth it.<br /><br /><br />

home office makeover - before and after reveal

The time has come. I can put it off no longer. I cleaned off my desk, took some pictures and had a few G&T's because the office is d...

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Late August around the Yard

I thought I should share some pictures I took about 2 weerks ago before I share the Fall decorations outside (and in). We had beautiful, mild temps for most of the month of August and the flowers all did beautifully! Here are a few shots.These first 2 are of one of the water lilies in the pond. Wea re SO thrilled to have them, at the old house they never bloomed due to not enough sun!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66IZ9BVDl2VtY3q5925ELe_rkIbs2ilV3TmbbYAlBE6eMfP0FWaSDTKhSbHWm8yuzX-2tc0f-K8n8rqwk5RgH7t7Im4h4SNOaiby4QV8ZRMRycrwbA-h5lg_oB9mKcB2qeQlrlaW5KWw/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg66IZ9BVDl2VtY3q5925ELe_rkIbs2ilV3TmbbYAlBE6eMfP0FWaSDTKhSbHWm8yuzX-2tc0f-K8n8rqwk5RgH7t7Im4h4SNOaiby4QV8ZRMRycrwbA-h5lg_oB9mKcB2qeQlrlaW5KWw/s1600/IMG_1310.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_9g9l98ntpp1XR7uLawTDREy8uR_q9rb5hl7xZk-BN08Yjl_76ZUp7DpLTu9ZRFPg-Q52Otxm2iF8dKgg-CozJkZ-Up820FpU6gwByQXI0C_fDJafsuYFS56rGiLzDmIjRDjKqjarxE/s1600/IMG_1311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz_9g9l98ntpp1XR7uLawTDREy8uR_q9rb5hl7xZk-BN08Yjl_76ZUp7DpLTu9ZRFPg-Q52Otxm2iF8dKgg-CozJkZ-Up820FpU6gwByQXI0C_fDJafsuYFS56rGiLzDmIjRDjKqjarxE/s1600/IMG_1311.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> This is a pink one<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpeTCTdfzpaGGiYq00Bu8dgS2rL0Pqr0wCsy85aJHY0og7qScZuMlJH25YPROP_S9aF2SGIqJ6KbUe_AjNXNNLY1z88b18iJJP2-7YNV2eZupRIxFuLtQXeIK9Kssnw_lNtB7raUx4fg/s1600/IMG_1312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXpeTCTdfzpaGGiYq00Bu8dgS2rL0Pqr0wCsy85aJHY0og7qScZuMlJH25YPROP_S9aF2SGIqJ6KbUe_AjNXNNLY1z88b18iJJP2-7YNV2eZupRIxFuLtQXeIK9Kssnw_lNtB7raUx4fg/s1600/IMG_1312.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> SO many laly pads.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUufAziQU-j3tTMur0qLAg4d069BfCmEQicYarD3cEmTrl-45E5G6CI5LECdTVhYoujiagOhd44cixqf7LCPON00Lp5vj4IqBYpzQoot1P4uQl2DHVmxftSv-JXV4aHFubQlGmGKwL_RQ/s1600/IMG_1313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUufAziQU-j3tTMur0qLAg4d069BfCmEQicYarD3cEmTrl-45E5G6CI5LECdTVhYoujiagOhd44cixqf7LCPON00Lp5vj4IqBYpzQoot1P4uQl2DHVmxftSv-JXV4aHFubQlGmGKwL_RQ/s1600/IMG_1313.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The marigolds all around the pnd have done very well, wait til you see how big they are now! Plus they will look good for Fall too! Bonus!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcMdSXAA4Z-Zox9b892F_KP5masaf-nnHllJqSoX1CdT5YufJC0StWlGO2A9GLKGo4_rZ9Vz2_yS2p5T8-PjgrVUqFh0s9TnNOCEzE6UpkCI_tg4rDnXwqoB6OHrGE9FdmMf-Quj6mg8/s1600/IMG_1314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDcMdSXAA4Z-Zox9b892F_KP5masaf-nnHllJqSoX1CdT5YufJC0StWlGO2A9GLKGo4_rZ9Vz2_yS2p5T8-PjgrVUqFh0s9TnNOCEzE6UpkCI_tg4rDnXwqoB6OHrGE9FdmMf-Quj6mg8/s1600/IMG_1314.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9sFuu2uF-FKzlTWC4R5s087QeqKi0HwQUcWdtWuzSOabt_QmC2UN7x2Hv2FDlbnuHS3_unRT0wYn2M3Ya_yBO5Neqa42NyZkqWkswQfCLwfdYub6hPPtugY-qvW43b5ZO28mxWTEZJk/s1600/IMG_1315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih9sFuu2uF-FKzlTWC4R5s087QeqKi0HwQUcWdtWuzSOabt_QmC2UN7x2Hv2FDlbnuHS3_unRT0wYn2M3Ya_yBO5Neqa42NyZkqWkswQfCLwfdYub6hPPtugY-qvW43b5ZO28mxWTEZJk/s1600/IMG_1315.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The geraniums are blooming profusely as well.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0xqXsQsLGcQIXfMMtG-FyAcrb_VbrIJ1cGOibFJqiSEcwlr3ENoNSfUdPJPacH20UTyNk189McsMXlXVqAzdQcsXEHKKrGxA8-iO52vCWeGP8ut37SrdNdyQckg-DARQxHjdrg7JWYs/s1600/IMG_1317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0xqXsQsLGcQIXfMMtG-FyAcrb_VbrIJ1cGOibFJqiSEcwlr3ENoNSfUdPJPacH20UTyNk189McsMXlXVqAzdQcsXEHKKrGxA8-iO52vCWeGP8ut37SrdNdyQckg-DARQxHjdrg7JWYs/s1600/IMG_1317.JPG" width="426" /></a></div> This is a cardinal flower. They love wet feet and the humming birds love them!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cQLQUDmMy41ZK8PO7jPpfU6F1EKylr00ZQH_ULxtgoN-Fqig8Ld4Ol8Y_cUiEYPPpLbmz_V6pwdbaMSO_tgGrcaiL0VQW6NPIqOtUJ4B3smlX2F8BN8KOic0m1kseUM5TEIt-ooJEO4/s1600/IMG_1318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cQLQUDmMy41ZK8PO7jPpfU6F1EKylr00ZQH_ULxtgoN-Fqig8Ld4Ol8Y_cUiEYPPpLbmz_V6pwdbaMSO_tgGrcaiL0VQW6NPIqOtUJ4B3smlX2F8BN8KOic0m1kseUM5TEIt-ooJEO4/s1600/IMG_1318.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh784lTQXdllHxky9LVeAL24_A4d1ryW8jhyhsHTNsREef3I8ta9joEZfHO308eeMsmdP19CrD-aOutLLd8Me_5WRzzt4xfx4IO4TaFj_sWqhfNJlGsyo3UHCBd8v3M9IP2zaW_YsTDLpQ/s1600/IMG_1319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh784lTQXdllHxky9LVeAL24_A4d1ryW8jhyhsHTNsREef3I8ta9joEZfHO308eeMsmdP19CrD-aOutLLd8Me_5WRzzt4xfx4IO4TaFj_sWqhfNJlGsyo3UHCBd8v3M9IP2zaW_YsTDLpQ/s1600/IMG_1319.JPG" width="640" /></a></div> The limelight hydrangeas.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrOffRaM8OIhPPk7HQdpTqgNww9B7hP_gULY6WToULmIpPz9BrcOOsDwuJVyQu4h1luDgcSQkeK_Dkz3t0MNsDf1M3o-_6J5W8DnKku5JrSwlM2G2lbrItFx545nHtF4fK_joVTG3whY/s1600/IMG_1320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitrOffRaM8OIhPPk7HQdpTqgNww9B7hP_gULY6WToULmIpPz9BrcOOsDwuJVyQu4h1luDgcSQkeK_Dkz3t0MNsDf1M3o-_6J5W8DnKku5JrSwlM2G2lbrItFx545nHtF4fK_joVTG3whY/s1600/IMG_1320.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Late August around the Yard

I thought I should share some pictures I took about 2 weerks ago before I share the Fall decorations outside (and in). We had beautiful, mil...

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irons in the fire

Happy fall y'all! OK, so maybe fall hasn't officially started but my pool is officially closed and my swimming suit is put away so in my mind, fall has begun.<br /><br />Thanks to all who gave their two cents on a <a href="http://thelittleblackdoor.blogspot.com/2014/08/i-want-to-hear-from-you.html" target="_blank">paint color for my little table</a>. You had so many great ideas I kinda wish I had about four more tables so I could try them all out. I did make a decision though and got the sucker painted before the rain set in.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgEY-m56Yc0uEPL7iMnuv0Azoo8nJ5oXFr05iTX4vjvtqseFGDdS3rTcN9bQH__wSEfMUgA_FiAls6GbjJcjxM4XbYg9xmFBKKAnJfA1r1jWMsvzqRuW5Z5FCV0nsgx-J0t_krQaKbKZy/s1600/IMG_3482.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgEY-m56Yc0uEPL7iMnuv0Azoo8nJ5oXFr05iTX4vjvtqseFGDdS3rTcN9bQH__wSEfMUgA_FiAls6GbjJcjxM4XbYg9xmFBKKAnJfA1r1jWMsvzqRuW5Z5FCV0nsgx-J0t_krQaKbKZy/s1600/IMG_3482.JPG" width="640" /></a>I hope everyone had a fruitful Labor Day weekend (if in fact you celebrate said holiday). I got a ton of work done, both on my house and for others. Here is a sneak peek of some of my work in the office. She's so close to ready for her close up. Soon my friends.<br /><br />And I learned a valuable lesson - put something on Craigslist for free and suddenly you are more popular than Kim K. I had 43 text messages and 25 emails within the first hour. I felt like I was manning the phones at the Jerry Lewis telethon. And a tip for any of you looking to wheel and deal on CL - if the listing says TEXTS ONLY, NO phone calls, don't leave me several voicemails. They will be promptly deleted.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhue3PG0-9OxuSHmIusfEbJ_QXd7m8ICfJgVX6ZwhBf1cRTsW6XvJHX0k-leaAVflhJZ5FCV3WGISuzjzc-yvwB2wLjlk13ZOvkTX0M__IDGKhXU-2c8MDa3bYymPXnVkWsIj16kupcsn3t/s1600/Eveis3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhue3PG0-9OxuSHmIusfEbJ_QXd7m8ICfJgVX6ZwhBf1cRTsW6XvJHX0k-leaAVflhJZ5FCV3WGISuzjzc-yvwB2wLjlk13ZOvkTX0M__IDGKhXU-2c8MDa3bYymPXnVkWsIj16kupcsn3t/s1600/Eveis3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Today is a big day in the Little Black Door household as my baby starts pre-school today. So I'm off to take lots of pictures and then pretend to leave her confidently at school only to sneak behind a bush so I can peek at her thru the window.<br /><br />Why do they grow so fast?

irons in the fire

Happy fall y'all! OK, so maybe fall hasn't officially started but my pool is officially closed and my swimming suit is put away so i...

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