tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8781844146708560582024-03-05T13:49:14.971-08:00Decor on a DollarEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-14834229940577841302015-02-16T12:04:00.001-08:002015-03-01T14:47:12.812-08:00Another Dresser RedoIt has been quite a while since I made an appearance on here!! Truth is I haven't been working on any decor projects lately 😜 My main focus has been my family and Etsy shop (www.bigsislilsislove.etsy.com) which keep me pretty busy these days! <div><br></div><div>But on to the reason I am back...</div><div>I just started a new dresser project! Since chalk paint seems to be the biggest trend in furniture revamping these days, I decided to give it a try 😄 </div><div><br></div><div>I found this amazing "French provincial" style dresser (please let me know if I am wrong in the style 😉) for FREE!! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2sTPpvuLUZ8/VOJMywbEkII/AAAAAAAABXk/4pOxZvlljrQ/s640/blogger-image--1901640249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2sTPpvuLUZ8/VOJMywbEkII/AAAAAAAABXk/4pOxZvlljrQ/s640/blogger-image--1901640249.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bW_W1KVdZKc/VOJMyNRGCyI/AAAAAAAABXc/JNnIk7l8rHA/s640/blogger-image--1065967663.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-bW_W1KVdZKc/VOJMyNRGCyI/AAAAAAAABXc/JNnIk7l8rHA/s640/blogger-image--1065967663.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pretty great right?! 😍 I was in love at first sight! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Since we had a long weekend for the holiday and amazing weather, my hubby helped motivate me to get this project started!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The plan is to paint, distress and then really step out of my comfort zone and try a little dark wax for an aged look! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4QrNSqhg_B0/VOJMxt7KqLI/AAAAAAAABXU/XCDNh-Y3vyg/s640/blogger-image--710172795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4QrNSqhg_B0/VOJMxt7KqLI/AAAAAAAABXU/XCDNh-Y3vyg/s640/blogger-image--710172795.jpg"></a></div><br></div>We were able to get it painted and used Valspar Belle Grove Antique White, then mixed up our own "chalk paint" using plaster Paris and water mixture! For this dresser we used 2 cups of paint added 5 tbsp of plaster Paris and 3 tbsp water! We found this "recipe" from the great customer service at Lowes!! So we will see how it holds up, but it may be an inexpensive alternative to the already premixed chalk paint you can purchase. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Stay tuned for our reveal!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">**Update 3/1/15**</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I love how the final product turned out! And looks perfect in our master bedroom!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b5WMT3Vo32U/VPOW63aB5eI/AAAAAAAABYQ/w_3RD5aZxcI/s640/blogger-image-1459013851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-b5WMT3Vo32U/VPOW63aB5eI/AAAAAAAABYQ/w_3RD5aZxcI/s640/blogger-image-1459013851.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o6KAkqB4t5o/VPOW794nbqI/AAAAAAAABYY/Uaip4SKf_KI/s640/blogger-image--849798882.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-o6KAkqB4t5o/VPOW794nbqI/AAAAAAAABYY/Uaip4SKf_KI/s640/blogger-image--849798882.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now we just need to wall mount our tv!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Little by little we are making progress on our home decor transformation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">More fun projects coming soon!!</div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Erica</div><br></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-41911902141630621692011-05-23T13:34:00.000-07:002011-05-23T13:34:11.885-07:00Special Delivery: Free Purex, Sara Lee and Apple & Eve Coupons<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So check it out,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">these all came in the mail today!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o-OexbIC6pU/Tdq92-R2K4I/AAAAAAAAAo8/h9b3VMFFZgE/s1600/DSC_0021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o-OexbIC6pU/Tdq92-R2K4I/AAAAAAAAAo8/h9b3VMFFZgE/s320/DSC_0021.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">How fun to get some FREEBIES </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">and high value coupons to boot!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Go to the links below to get yours :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 22px;"><a href="http://www.freesamplepurex.com/freesample/">Free Purex Complete With Zout Laundry Detergent sample</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">plus a $1 OFF coupon</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I have mentioned <a href="http://bigsislilsislove.blogspot.com/2010/03/deal-of-day-bargain-betty.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">here</span></a> before </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">how I like to take a quick minute </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">to write to the manufactures </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">and tell them why I like their products. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Almost always I receive an appreciation email </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">and quite often they send me some coupons in the mail!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">That is how I received these:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I wrote to them regarding their Fruitables juices</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">that Cadee loves!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">(4) <a href="http://www.appleandeve.com/cont_us.php"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Apple & Eve</span></a> Juice Product coupons</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I wrote to them regarding Hillshire Farm Lunch Meats</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">$1 OFF for ANY <a href="http://www.saralee.com/ContactUs.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;">Sara Lee</span></a> products</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">So although this began as a "decor" blog,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I also find it fitting to share ANY type of deal </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">that can save us all a "dollar" or two!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Please feel free to share any great recent deals </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">you have found :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Dealin',</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Erica</span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-19213931280506554042011-04-10T22:06:00.000-07:002011-04-10T22:06:55.815-07:00Dresser Revival<div style="text-align: center;">So we have this wall...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYrci02A3Ks/TaKBvMBXynI/AAAAAAAAAmc/dOuEg1E9wjk/s1600/DSC_0004-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYrci02A3Ks/TaKBvMBXynI/AAAAAAAAAmc/dOuEg1E9wjk/s320/DSC_0004-2.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pretty huh? ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Anyway,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we have been trying to find the perfect piece</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to put here!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So this is what we found...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tJZHYYERzYs/TaKCHv6GgkI/AAAAAAAAAmg/jvyv-cqFCqo/s1600/DSC_0018-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tJZHYYERzYs/TaKCHv6GgkI/AAAAAAAAAmg/jvyv-cqFCqo/s320/DSC_0018-2.JPG" width="228" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Only $10!</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wait, you don't like it??! Pssh!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's totally ugly??! How rude!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay, I agree ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">BUT, it has potential, right?!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I had a vision of something like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H1zGCNkehDc/TaKClg3GmII/AAAAAAAAAmk/DgtK8Z2KC0w/s1600/DSC_0010-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H1zGCNkehDc/TaKClg3GmII/AAAAAAAAAmk/DgtK8Z2KC0w/s320/DSC_0010-1.JPG" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Are seeing what I'm seeing?!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Get the picture? :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But first,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we have to do the hard work!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I put my hubby on that straight away ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oidR9d0ODyQ/TaKDLlYqxII/AAAAAAAAAms/phvgV5nM6Ec/s1600/DSC_0027-4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oidR9d0ODyQ/TaKDLlYqxII/AAAAAAAAAms/phvgV5nM6Ec/s320/DSC_0027-4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sanding and sanding</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFcaAqPwowA/TaKDijZzfEI/AAAAAAAAAmw/A621bxLiKv8/s1600/DSC_0033-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="251" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wFcaAqPwowA/TaKDijZzfEI/AAAAAAAAAmw/A621bxLiKv8/s320/DSC_0033-2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then some playing with the sand!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbuWsuxMEp4/TaKHUxQf9-I/AAAAAAAAAnM/OhTXrSAZHF0/s1600/DSC_0030-4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kbuWsuxMEp4/TaKHUxQf9-I/AAAAAAAAAnM/OhTXrSAZHF0/s320/DSC_0030-4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our little Foreman {Lucy} making sure the job is getting done ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6FAIfvWuTFA/TaKDAsBlxXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/M5oUydG8HIE/s1600/DSC_0021-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6FAIfvWuTFA/TaKDAsBlxXI/AAAAAAAAAmo/M5oUydG8HIE/s320/DSC_0021-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">back to more sanding!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And finally ready to paint :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks babe!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I didn't get any pics of me painting it, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">because I am lame</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and got caught up in the moment,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">trying to figure out how I was going to create this vision!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But I really did it all myself,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my hubby gave suggestions though :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started by spray painting the whole thing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">COLONIAL RED</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and then with BEHR paint </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">in STEALTH JET</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I brushed it on in small sections, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">wiping it with a dry rag back and forth</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">until it looked the way I wanted! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{My biggest lesson was you want to just go in one direction!!}</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Introducing... </div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my NEW {old} REVIVED dresser!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There are a couple of things left to do,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I just had to share it with you 90% done because</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am very EXCITED and PROUD of my very first furniture painting project!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think I matched my vision and very HAPPY with the results!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-46638048135172901002011-03-22T16:54:00.000-07:002011-03-22T16:54:29.519-07:00Spring Color Trends... & a SALE!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found <a href="http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--spring-2011-color-trends-4884.html">this</a> great site on all the new color trends for Spring/Summer 2011</div><div style="text-align: center;">I was inspired to do a little designing and add some new items to <a href="http://www.bigsislilsislove.etsy.com/">my shop</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are few of the Limited Edition bags for Spring!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68109740/its-back-my-poppy-bag"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Poppy"</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-107RD0pLoVQ/TYky6YLwoPI/AAAAAAAAAlA/shGoqaA8yQo/s1600/DSC_0019-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-107RD0pLoVQ/TYky6YLwoPI/AAAAAAAAAlA/shGoqaA8yQo/s320/DSC_0019-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70492194/my-goldie-bag-limited-edition?ref=v1_other_1"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Goldie"</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1Wt26kC9SI/TYkzYLMZn5I/AAAAAAAAAlM/Ds5TJWPYFvM/s1600/DSC_0032-7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-S1Wt26kC9SI/TYkzYLMZn5I/AAAAAAAAAlM/Ds5TJWPYFvM/s320/DSC_0032-7.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70492709/my-minty-bag-limited-edition?ref=v1_other_1"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">"Minty"</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5EI843zo8Hw/TYkzekx2cLI/AAAAAAAAAlU/2ri4i2NVSmc/s1600/DSC_0041-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="193" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5EI843zo8Hw/TYkzekx2cLI/AAAAAAAAAlU/2ri4i2NVSmc/s320/DSC_0041-2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/70277868/my-flutterby-bag-limited-edition?ref=v1_other_1"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>"Flutterby"</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TA76quCFLkQ/TYkzvC4nUvI/AAAAAAAAAlc/wN5jPYowgmc/s1600/DSC_0036-4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TA76quCFLkQ/TYkzvC4nUvI/AAAAAAAAAlc/wN5jPYowgmc/s320/DSC_0036-4.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And since Spring has just sprung,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bigsislilsislove.etsy.com/"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">BigSis LilSis Boutique</span></b></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is having a Spring Sale</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>10% OFF</b> all items</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">use code:<b> SPRING10</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">at check out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Offer ends March 31st}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inspired,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erica</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here are a few inspiration ideas I have for this space :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lA7e2eRf22U/TWVRfGY8enI/AAAAAAAAAgk/6uSaiSJG7QY/s1600/Burlap+Message+Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lA7e2eRf22U/TWVRfGY8enI/AAAAAAAAAgk/6uSaiSJG7QY/s320/Burlap+Message+Board.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Burlap Pin Boards</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DgUWnNfRbM/TWVRfpHOvDI/AAAAAAAAAgo/Hw4FyfROGKI/s1600/clocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0DgUWnNfRbM/TWVRfpHOvDI/AAAAAAAAAgo/Hw4FyfROGKI/s320/clocks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember <a href="http://decoronadollar.blogspot.com/2011/01/pb-inspiration.html">these</a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_YuClhyEYk/TWVRn04_KwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/fzkRaAlzcHo/s1600/DSC_0002-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1_YuClhyEYk/TWVRn04_KwI/AAAAAAAAAgs/fzkRaAlzcHo/s320/DSC_0002-1.JPG" width="279" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a little something my hubby found!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think it will be perfect :))</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Decor on,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Erica</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xo</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-29293902819359486982011-02-21T12:05:00.000-08:002011-02-21T12:05:20.641-08:00Talco Paglieri<div style="text-align: center;">There is something about this piece of art that I just love and adore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_4fUcqm3Qk/TWLBJ8XC4tI/AAAAAAAAAgU/PF_SKugSMYw/s1600/Talco_framed_shabby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-t_4fUcqm3Qk/TWLBJ8XC4tI/AAAAAAAAAgU/PF_SKugSMYw/s320/Talco_framed_shabby.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Italian artist Gino Boccasille 1950}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have always wanted to get my hands on one of these</div><div style="text-align: center;">to put in my girls nursery or powder room :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Presented like a 1950's Italian baby powder advertisement,</div><div style="text-align: center;">it just exudes innocents and femininity!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Not to mention it's fantastic vintage feel!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">This <b>WILL</b> be the year!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I already have the frame, </div><div style="text-align: center;">just need the print :))</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">J'adore art,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Erica</div><div style="text-align: center;">xoxo</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-74101053986250681262011-02-02T11:52:00.000-08:002011-02-02T16:32:57.364-08:00The VEGAN Challenge...{GIVEAWAY}<div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, if you missed the episode of Oprah yesterday on </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"Harpo's Vegan Challenge"</span></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">check out a preview <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/OPRAH?blend=2&ob=1" style="text-decoration: none;">here</a> </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and the run down of what took place <a href="http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Oprah-and-378-Staffers-Take-a-Vegan-Challenge" style="text-decoration: none;">here</a></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Since I am turning 30 this year! </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yup that's right the <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">BIG 3-0!!</span></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have been thinking a lot about how to get myself <b>healthier </b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and <b>live my best life</b>!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am beginning to see the <i>fine lines</i> around my eyes a little more, </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">having a few extra <i>aches</i> in the morning when I get out of bed, </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">a <i>lack of energy</i> and just an over all need to feel healthy!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A lot of people make New Year's resolutions </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to get in shape and diet,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but have never been one to feel like I needed to diet or exercise.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Now after having two kids and approaching a pivotal age,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can definitely sense a change in my body </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and I am not really liking it!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">SO...</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">time to make some changes,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have decided to take the </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1948743064" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">ONE WEEK</span></a></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><b><a href="http://www.oprah.com/packages/vegan-starter-kit.html" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">VEGAN CHALLENGE</span></a></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and see how my body responds!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What is a VEGAN? </span></b></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b></b></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and dairy products </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and all other animal-derived ingredients.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>Did you know?</b>...</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> *Americans eat nearly <b>10 billion</b> animals in a year.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*The average American's yearly meat intake is </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>70 pounds higher</b> </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">than it was a century ago.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*Research has shown that non-meaters tend to </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>live 6-10 years longer</b> </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">than meat eaters.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For more info, check out the <a href="http://www.oprah.com/health/Frequently-Asked-Questions-About-Going-Vegan/1" style="text-decoration: none;">FAQ's</a></span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would love it if others would<b> join me </b>and keep me motivated!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know this isn't going to be easy </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and I may get a little cranky at first {sorry hubby}</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can't guarentee that after this I will be </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>100% Vegan or meat free</b>.</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">But...</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just think it is important <b>take charge</b> of my eating habits now,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">in order to be a <b>good example</b> for my girls!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I want to show them how to be <b>more conscious</b> </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">about what goes into <b>our bodies</b>,</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and where our <b>food comes from</b>!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For those of us <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">{meaning myself}</span> that have <b>no idea</b> </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">what we are getting into</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">here is a sample vegan <b><a href="http://static.oprah.com/images/packages/vegan-starter-kit/vegan-shopping-list.pdf" style="text-decoration: none;">grocery list</a> </b>of items </span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to get us started!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3b1blkUYDfl-Wc5l9dOgn3-DyE4ngIOaCVv4BO2t8BuBys6S18xQpFA9iJZ0oxs-6E-i6fPtMH3K21HN6YS6NiizJmes0e2P-6MTVJiGgve3WcyjkC7CagaJP0xskUbyYG7xx1wfP0YiU/s1600/20100311-real-food-shopping-2-190x130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3b1blkUYDfl-Wc5l9dOgn3-DyE4ngIOaCVv4BO2t8BuBys6S18xQpFA9iJZ0oxs-6E-i6fPtMH3K21HN6YS6NiizJmes0e2P-6MTVJiGgve3WcyjkC7CagaJP0xskUbyYG7xx1wfP0YiU/s1600/20100311-real-food-shopping-2-190x130.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" /></span></a></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">As a little incentive to my readers</span></div><div style="line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: 13px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that want to take this challenge with me,</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">if I get at least <b>5 people</b> to do this with me</span></div><div style="line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I will be giving away a copy of Kelly Freston's book</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">to one lucky challenger!</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Veganist-Weight-Healthy-Change-World/dp/1602861331" style="text-decoration: none;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Veganist</span></b></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLziugy4SsRC3dvpwoEqXyq4C6USYKp8oJtgsicyK7Eln4mGogKFfZFWPKNFPz4PdVcLoDzNkOZashgMFnBUzpQSobbV2-nBeWW3-aFIM9YZGqihlLZmc5doYl4zQWVImCA-PSvVMksdVS/s1600/20110126-vegan-guide-12-300x205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLziugy4SsRC3dvpwoEqXyq4C6USYKp8oJtgsicyK7Eln4mGogKFfZFWPKNFPz4PdVcLoDzNkOZashgMFnBUzpQSobbV2-nBeWW3-aFIM9YZGqihlLZmc5doYl4zQWVImCA-PSvVMksdVS/s1600/20110126-vegan-guide-12-300x205.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" /></span></a></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">where she gives you meal planning ideas</span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and <b>alternatives</b> to meat like this...</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 13px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDesETXhJkezwN-WxQ0XDp1jLxqzGLB9lHemVI05JDvUUBvyH370GscxMN3VVQPQ9vbUeMcqJ3oPhsp2wLtYd5fHJ-hR3MuuexDZxIBc5_w_XgBVrkMEInbDfIJ875DSqNW2Fux2hlQs9g/s1600/20110126-vegan-guide-13-190x130.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDesETXhJkezwN-WxQ0XDp1jLxqzGLB9lHemVI05JDvUUBvyH370GscxMN3VVQPQ9vbUeMcqJ3oPhsp2wLtYd5fHJ-hR3MuuexDZxIBc5_w_XgBVrkMEInbDfIJ875DSqNW2Fux2hlQs9g/s1600/20110126-vegan-guide-13-190x130.jpg" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1px; border-right-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1px; border-top-color: rgb(255, 255, 204); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px;" /></span></a></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px;"><div style="line-height: normal; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Instead of</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> spaghetti with meatballs,</span></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"></span></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Try </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">spaghetti with veggie meatballs (found in the grocer's freezer)</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Instead of</b> pizza with sausage,</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Try</b> pizza made with Daiya cheese, veggie sausage </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">or mushrooms and a whole grain crust</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span><b style="line-height: 18px;"></b></span></span><br />
<div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 18px;">Instead of</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> chili with meat,</span></span></b></span></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 18px;"></b></span></span><br />
<div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span></span></b></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b style="line-height: 18px;"><div style="display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><b style="line-height: 18px;">Try</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> chili with three kinds of beans and veggie meat crumbs</span></span></div></b></span></span></div></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">So if you are up for <b>the </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b>challenge</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and want to enter <b>my giveaway</b></span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: normal; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><a href="http://bigsislilsislove.blogspot.com/2011/02/vegan-challengegiveaway.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Go here to enter</span></a></b></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Veganist </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">{for a week},</span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></span></span></div><div class="georgia13" style="font-size: 13px; font: normal normal normal 13px/normal georgia; line-height: 20px; padding-bottom: 12px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xo</span></span></span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-51795327035018213322011-01-28T17:36:00.000-08:002011-02-23T09:57:16.008-08:00February PB Inspiration!<div style="text-align: center;">One of my favorite things to do is look through the Pottery Barn catalog </div><div style="text-align: center;">and daydream about being able to buy everything in it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Since my bank account won't allow that and it is slightly over priced anyway ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my inspiration post to start searching for these little lovelies!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is something I have just been trying <s>procrastinating</s> </div><div style="text-align: center;">to get done in my hallway</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0_4GrXI/AAAAAAAAAeA/K9rEnIfzEp8/s1600/frames.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0_4GrXI/AAAAAAAAAeA/K9rEnIfzEp8/s320/frames.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh I can't wait to find some of these for my new mantel</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNrzuWsorI/AAAAAAAAAdw/G-LyWfdGcDU/s1600/pillars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNrzuWsorI/AAAAAAAAAdw/G-LyWfdGcDU/s320/pillars.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These might work too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr1q4ALOI/AAAAAAAAAeM/i7fmPXkBo0s/s1600/lanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr1q4ALOI/AAAAAAAAAeM/i7fmPXkBo0s/s320/lanterns.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't know why, but I LOVE clocks</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0X0EveI/AAAAAAAAAd4/6uWuW43ecIc/s1600/clocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0X0EveI/AAAAAAAAAd4/6uWuW43ecIc/s320/clocks.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This just reminds me that Spring is on it's way </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I can wait for picnics in the park</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0HHoQeI/AAAAAAAAAd0/Dx7pUDRDsgQ/s1600/baskets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TUNr0HHoQeI/AAAAAAAAAd0/Dx7pUDRDsgQ/s320/baskets.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-62316240674649454932011-01-19T11:10:00.000-08:002011-01-19T11:14:19.572-08:00I {heart} classics<div style="text-align: center;">Who said there was no such thing as LOVE at first sight?! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Well I guess they hadn't seen these yet!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">These are the most adorable classic books!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TTc2qOjOx5I/AAAAAAAAAdk/XeIeKrm-Qzc/s1600/iheartclassic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TTc2qOjOx5I/AAAAAAAAAdk/XeIeKrm-Qzc/s320/iheartclassic.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I knew I had to have them the moment I saw <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=073685&isProduct=true&catId=HOME-KIDS&pushId=HOME-KIDS&popId=HOME&sortProperties=&navCount=195&navAction=top&fromCategoryPage=true&selectedProductSize=&selectedProductSize1=&isSubcategory=true&color=080&subCategoryId=HOME-KIDS-BOOKS&isBigImage=&templateType=&rollOverMessage=1+The+Adventures+Of+Huckleberry+Finn,1+The+Adventures+Of+Robin+Hood+,1+Anne+Of+Green+Gables,1+The+Wind+In+The+Willows,1+The+Secret+Garden,1+Peter+Pan&_requestid=66832">them</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love finding vintage hardcover classics, </div><div style="text-align: center;">but these are great for my girls! A must have :}</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><3,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Erica</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-54852682092339546302011-01-12T16:58:00.000-08:002011-01-12T16:58:50.983-08:00Pinterest is the NEW...<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">INSPIRATION!!!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Wow this new network is so exciting!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">For me, </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">this is what I have been needing </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">to catalog all those ideas and inspiration </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">for DIYs, blog topics, decor ideas, and the list goes on!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was turned on to this site by Beth from <a href="http://www.thestoriesofa2z.com/">The Stories of A to Z</a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">She did a great <a href="http://www.thestoriesofa2z.com/2011/01/pinterest-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> on what <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a> has to offer!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here is a picture of my first PIN!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9AbRLZYzQMtZcFycDaYR0m3sN4K15C-z6MQbtdkJhPCOVWIh4UZz-KjXFW0pnphTSI2FzGaAP4i91GUjHvjVQuRk7n8MVi35u_fbiG8Uh05oPeutZ7qIaj45FFjnRi-XvEi_uCm70yUH/s1600/kidshunterboots.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb9AbRLZYzQMtZcFycDaYR0m3sN4K15C-z6MQbtdkJhPCOVWIh4UZz-KjXFW0pnphTSI2FzGaAP4i91GUjHvjVQuRk7n8MVi35u_fbiG8Uh05oPeutZ7qIaj45FFjnRi-XvEi_uCm70yUH/s1600/kidshunterboots.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Aren't they adorable!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-11941769422438854532010-12-17T20:49:00.000-08:002010-12-17T21:15:15.373-08:00'Tis The Season...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To be CRAFTY!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So I finally finished the scrabble ornaments I talked about <a href="http://decoronadollar.blogspot.com/2010/11/scrabble-ornaments.html">here</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I ended up using twine I had and just hot gluing the letters together!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Super easy and fun project for a rainy day :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Plus, my daughter was able to help me </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and get some practice on her letters!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Holly Jolly,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xo</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Linking to these <a href="http://decoronadollar.blogspot.com/p/parties.html" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">parties</span></a></span></div><br />
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</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-73638886562174752432010-12-07T09:00:00.000-08:002010-12-07T13:25:39.044-08:00Whole Foods vs. Trader Joe's gift card winner...<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>SOFIA </b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">@ <a href="http://sofiasideas.com/">Sofia's Ideas</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">she said "<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;">Wow! I'm so glad to have found your blog!"</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am glad you did too and you are the lucky winner! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Email me with your address and you giftcard preference </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">(Whole Foods or Trader Joe's)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Happy Holidays,</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xo</span></span></div><div><br />
</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-39547385498163149792010-11-27T20:21:00.000-08:002010-12-06T17:08:06.941-08:00Chuck the Chuck?!... & Giveaway :)<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Yesterday we made a trip to our BRAND NEW </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Whole Foods MEGA-store for the first time!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">In the wine section there was a HUGE display of a new wine variety </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THREE WISHES</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyw10iYfGAmO86GpbS_qXf74eHkW05L6PPT9VjdJJwQFOZFh0bc8D-IwOmfJvgcucseWAebAHLv54SAbiRLizjY6TXqisBGh2LaxQ792midby7K3c0jp5yVQ2dTso27s5_VXd30Yvsxdd/s1600/whole-foods-3-wishes-thumb-320x539.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzyw10iYfGAmO86GpbS_qXf74eHkW05L6PPT9VjdJJwQFOZFh0bc8D-IwOmfJvgcucseWAebAHLv54SAbiRLizjY6TXqisBGh2LaxQ792midby7K3c0jp5yVQ2dTso27s5_VXd30Yvsxdd/s320/whole-foods-3-wishes-thumb-320x539.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="189" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">which comes in Chardonnay, Cabernet & Merlot</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The campaign slogan they are using is </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">"CHUCK THE CHUCK" </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{referring to Trader Joe's Charles Shaw variety}</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">because it is selling for only $1.99 a bottle!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">We decided to give the Chardonnay a try</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and it is surprisingly tasty!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Very light, crisp and fruity</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{close to a Pinot Grigio}</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">BUT...</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was a little disappointed </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that such a GIGANTIC supermarket </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">would be targeting a small grocery store?!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Do I sense a rivalry here?!} </span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am sure just based on the $1.99 price of </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">THREE WISHES</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">people would still buy it!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Taste will determine whether they buy it again ;}</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If I had to compare it to </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">TWO BUCK CHUCK</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I would say they were both worth the price,</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">not amazing, but not horrible!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You can't have super high expectations </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for a wine under $2! </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Right?!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">So, on that note...</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">You are probably anxious to hear about the giveaway, huh?!!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Well, in the <b>SPIRIT</b> of the <b>HOLIDAY</b></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I have decided to give <b>ONE</b> lucky winner a</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">$10 GIFT CARD</span></span></b></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{Hey, that's like 5 bottles of wine!!}</span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to either</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">WHOLE FOODS</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">or </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">TRADER JOE's</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">your choice!</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Extra entries:</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">*Become a public follower of <a href="http://bigsislilsislove.blogspot.com/" style="font-weight: bold;">BigSis LilSis</a>, </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">if you already are <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">{you're awesome}</span> </span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">be sure to leave a comment on this post </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{one entry}</span></div><div style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Last day to enter is 12/5. </span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">A winner will be chosen randomly on 12/6 and posted on 12/7.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Be sure to leave your email contact info if it is not linked to your profile.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">If a winner is picked without contact info, I will have to re-pick :(</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Thanks and Good Luck!</span><br />
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</span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-34836426147594857442010-11-27T13:57:00.000-08:002010-11-27T13:57:54.673-08:00Scrabble Ornaments<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TPF8_4RhCiI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/wlQC_S9ap6A/s1600/scrabble+ornaments+034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TPF8_4RhCiI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/wlQC_S9ap6A/s320/scrabble+ornaments+034.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am absolutely in LOVE with this <a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/2010/11/diy-christmas-ornaments.html">idea</a> from <a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/">My Sweet Savannah</a>!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Making ornaments with scrabble letters, GENIUS!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am going to get going on this pronto, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">we are starting to decorate the house for Christmas tonight :)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am also going to make ones with each of our names!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">LOVE IT!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Not only is Melanie crafty she is a decorating goddess!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Hurry on over and check out her blog</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><a href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/">My Sweet Savannah</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">xo,</div><div style="text-align: center;">E-R-I-C-A</div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-28957058665425629532010-11-27T13:32:00.000-08:002010-11-27T13:32:41.710-08:00DIY - Monogrammed Plates<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I stubbled across this great new decor blog</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and she was featuring some terrific </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://creativejuicesdecor.blogspot.com/2010/11/christmas-gift-idea-do-it-yourself.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">DIY Monogrammed Plates</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">She is also a thrifty shopper!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TPF3f_TKIYI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/SBvEyMsoimA/s1600/plate+letters+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TPF3f_TKIYI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/SBvEyMsoimA/s320/plate+letters+004.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Go check out Selina @ <a href="http://creativejuicesdecor.blogspot.com/">Creative Juices for Decor</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for some more great ideas!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Being Creative,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-60553459446485408202010-10-30T09:54:00.000-07:002010-11-02T13:31:26.524-07:00MOVING!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Ughhhh....</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">boy do I hate moving! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Packing isn't so bad,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">it's the purging and sorting and the UNpacking</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">that I strongly dislike!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On a positive note,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> we are moving only about a mile away</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and it gives me a chance to try out some new decorating ideas!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I just got the new <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/">Ballard Designs</a> catalog...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything for the holidays!!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am really excited to get decorating in the new place </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and hoping to find some great new pieces</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">for our new home :}</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here is some inspiration I will be on the look out for...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I may need one of these ;}</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">For my love of Poppies...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNBx2jqmamI/AAAAAAAAAYY/Om-7XFg1Wrc/s1600/poppypainting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNBx2jqmamI/AAAAAAAAAYY/Om-7XFg1Wrc/s200/poppypainting.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On the look out for one of these...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNByAG9EegI/AAAAAAAAAYc/fztkNPBw4q4/s1600/sunburst+miiror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNByAG9EegI/AAAAAAAAAYc/fztkNPBw4q4/s200/sunburst+miiror.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I know exactly where I would put this...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNBzLXc50yI/AAAAAAAAAYg/bLHvn3K8B4I/s1600/corner+unit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNBzLXc50yI/AAAAAAAAAYg/bLHvn3K8B4I/s200/corner+unit.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Need to get organized...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB02yMUWJI/AAAAAAAAAYo/mvs6xID3fJA/s1600/organization.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB02yMUWJI/AAAAAAAAAYo/mvs6xID3fJA/s200/organization.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB03RFKV_I/AAAAAAAAAYs/hWbqBEUjXB0/s1600/wallpockets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB03RFKV_I/AAAAAAAAAYs/hWbqBEUjXB0/s200/wallpockets.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And of course,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I can never pass up a cute pear...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB0U6NDJHI/AAAAAAAAAYk/nZv86KUQ3SU/s1600/woven+pear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TNB0U6NDJHI/AAAAAAAAAYk/nZv86KUQ3SU/s200/woven+pear.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I will keep you posted on the status of my finds,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but for now this is about how much we have packed...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TMsA2qNWZwI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/YR2toZaeV_4/s1600/DSC_0046-3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TMsA2qNWZwI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/YR2toZaeV_4/s320/DSC_0046-3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Two weeks to go,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xo</span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-42718526097494525732010-10-19T18:01:00.000-07:002010-10-29T09:51:13.295-07:00Halloween Mantel under $25<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I am normally not one who goes </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">all out</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> with decorating for the <b>Halloween</b>,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but this year I thought some nice mantel decor would be fun and festive!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Keeping my budget in mind, I wanted to stay under $25!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Here is what I came up with...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL4_F5OdN6I/AAAAAAAAAXw/Reg2v2EYOoM/s1600/DSC_0123-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="186" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL4_F5OdN6I/AAAAAAAAAXw/Reg2v2EYOoM/s400/DSC_0123-2.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Everything </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">{except the mirror, which I had}</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">was bought at the Dollar store or the Target dollar bins!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I decided to spray paint the wreath all <b>BLACK!</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I think it gives it a spooky look ;}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48R6_JmPI/AAAAAAAAAXg/IaZoLOaJnAw/s1600/DSC_0113-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48R6_JmPI/AAAAAAAAAXg/IaZoLOaJnAw/s320/DSC_0113-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">The hurricane jars were made with</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">a vase and candlestick holder from Dollar Tree!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I found this great <a href="http://www.decorchick.com/decorating/i-think-the-dollar-stores-are-reading-blogs/">idea</a> from <b>Decor Chick</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">where she can show you how to make your own!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And of course what doesn't say <i>Halloween</i> better than <b>candy corn </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to fill those chic hurricane jars ;}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48Z7PU_lI/AAAAAAAAAXk/3dzRAC7WRkA/s1600/DSC_0116-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48Z7PU_lI/AAAAAAAAAXk/3dzRAC7WRkA/s320/DSC_0116-1.JPG" width="212" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I was noticing a lot of<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;"><b> PURPLE</b></span> in the Halloween decor out there this year,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">so when I found the glittery Trick or Treat sign, </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I had to have it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48gNPsaLI/AAAAAAAAAXo/qmZlGZZfhhA/s1600/DSC_0115-2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48gNPsaLI/AAAAAAAAAXo/qmZlGZZfhhA/s320/DSC_0115-2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I picked up the mini pumpkins on our family trip </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">to the <a href="http://bigsislilsislove.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-patch-laundry-day.html">pumpkin patch</a> :}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48kOj3HII/AAAAAAAAAXs/u-Ftw7yq-ik/s1600/DSC_0114-1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TL48kOj3HII/AAAAAAAAAXs/u-Ftw7yq-ik/s320/DSC_0114-1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">I haven't been able to find my tea light candles,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">but I was hoping to do <b><a href="http://apumpkinandaprincess.blogspot.com/2010/10/pumpkin-candles.html">this</a></b> with them!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">And the grand total...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">$24.50</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">How did I do?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">On another Halloween note,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">we finally decided on costumes for the girls...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Cadee is going to be our girly girl giraffe ;}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">and Aria the bouncing bumble bee!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">{pics coming soon}</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">More Halloween fun over <a href="http://bigsislilsislove.blogspot.com/2010/10/boo-who.html">here</a>!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Happy Halloween,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Erica</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">xo</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-878184414670856058.post-34934846013827179842010-10-06T15:24:00.000-07:002010-10-06T15:24:19.758-07:00Garage Sales!!<div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since this is my very first post for <strong>Decor on a Dollar</strong> I wanted to share with you one of the great places I like to find those "one-of-a-kind" pieces!! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This past weekend was jam packed with garage sale hopping!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A nearby town was having a community garage sale <span style="font-size: xx-small;">{which are the BEST}</span> and we found great little treasures around every corner :}</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Here are a few of my favorite finds: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TKzmCxnytyI/AAAAAAAAAWM/SG1nhg1Gt6k/s1600/blog+pics-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="225" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_SHOanwVQ_qg/TKzmCxnytyI/AAAAAAAAAWM/SG1nhg1Gt6k/s400/blog+pics-1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><u>Starting at the top left:</u> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>Never used, 6x8 ft <strong>piece of carpet</strong>. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We are planning to use this for our daughter play area </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">in the garage! PERFECT!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>The cutest <strong>BEE</strong> broch! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I just had to have it, I am a little obssesed with </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">birds, pears, and bees!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>The <strong>Radio Flyer Ride-on Car</strong> was FREE! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I know crazy right, but our neighbor was just giving it away, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">so of course we wanted it, my daughter loves it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Bottom left:</span></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>YES!! A vintage wooden <strong>skate board</strong>! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This is actually a gift for my Dad, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">he used to have one just like it as a kid and I think he will love to have it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>Cast-Iron <strong>mini bird bath</strong>, another must have, especially since it already has that great distressed, rustic look!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><strong>*</strong>This was just a fun find for my daughter, I am calling it an <strong>"astro ball"</strong> because I am not really sure what it is called! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">{Anyway, my husband always wanted one of these as a kid, so he might be playing with it more than the kids... just kidding honey ;}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Do you have a favorite garage sale find?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Happy Hopping,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Erica</span></div><div align="center"></div>Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10892349903743153224noreply@blogger.com2