tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81106856571570322612024-03-05T09:33:33.760-08:00HOME CHRONICLES By Adele BrownHome Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.comBlogger193125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-6764720682997498982018-06-12T09:33:00.005-07:002018-06-27T14:25:28.597-07:00Amberleaf Trail<p>Hey friends!
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<p>We are finally starting to feel settled into our new home, and it feels so good! Even though we are feeling settled we still have a lot to do. Let the projects begin! There are plate walls that need to be put together, rooms that need some new furniture and to be set up, a dining room that needs a dining table, a sun room that needs a table and bench, and lots of other fun stuff. Thankfully, I am feeling settled into our home and into our new neighborhood. Everyone is so kind and friendly, and helpful in our new neighborhood. We feel like our neighborhood is the best kept secret. </p>
<p>As I start researching and looking at what I want to do with our new house, I catch myself looking at what I have done in the past. It has been inspiring me to use the pieces I already have, and is reminding me of creative ideas I have done and could do again in this house. So I’m remembering to shop my home. </p>
<p>However, you know, every home is different and has different spaces that need different furniture to fit the space. Of course, you guys know I love a good diy, or a good thrift store find! So I am going to be on the hunt the next couple months! Woohoo! </p>
<p>Some of the spaces are decorated, maybe not completely decorated like I have in my mind. </p>
<p>I did recently spend some time and resources on our kitchen. I have learned about myself that if I don’t like how a room feels I just won’t spend time in it. Obviously the kitchen is a place that I need to love so I can spend lots of time in it cooking for my family. I decided to shop my house and make my kitchen a priority. I grabbed some vases and greenery for the window sill, some baskets for organization and texture, and I actually bought some new soaps and I just so happened to buy a new Rae Dunn loaf pan, etc. Ultimately I feel so much better about our kitchen and I love spending time in here now. </p>
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Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-58482078374179364792018-05-01T15:39:00.005-07:002018-05-18T05:19:06.645-07:00New House, New Home <p>Well you guys, we did it! We are officially moved into our new home. It has been so fun putting everything away into its new spot. While I’ve been putting things away I have been asking myself, “do I need this”, “do I love this”. If the answer is no then I have been donating the item. My hubby took several car loads of stuff to Goodwill. Before we moved we took a bunch of stuff that was unreedeemable or broken and just took it to the dump. It feels so good to not have a ton of random stuff everywhere. Especially in the garage. Our garage in the last house was just ridiculous, it was seriously full of random junk. I hated thinking about going through everything, it was just so daunting. So now that it’s done I am realizing what a weight has been lifted off of me, I didn’t realize it was weighing me down so much.
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<p>Decluttering has really made the move in process a lot more enjoyable. I am almost completely to the fun part of decorating, and the spaces I have decorated have just come together so nicely because every item I am using I really love. (It is silly the amount of decor items I donated, yikes) </p>
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<p>I want to say a huge thank you to everyone that has been praying for my family through this time of transition. My family and I really appreciate it! God is so good, and has made this transition as smoothly as possible. We feel extremely thankful to own this house, and call it our home. </p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0aJyw-wblIE/Wv7C-iMaqVI/AAAAAAAAMA8/SBy6kv5GGQ0qxR9Bk2iXncA3D9ExS3sZACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gbQYzmIgAXM/Wv7CAv_UErI/AAAAAAAAMAs/RIkkh_RPfPkfrIKFgIvxm8AqVDNLVH7GwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>Everyday this week I have been showing an update on our home on my Instagram stories. This includes some new happy mail I’ve received. Decorating spaces. Organization. Etc. Come say hi over there, I would love to chat!! I will be doing individual blogs for each space in our home so I can give you guys references, and share what I was thinking while I was decorating the spaces. </p><p>This week in our new house we found a huge surprise . . . </p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hr02Eie6dWI/Wv7EsQL0_rI/AAAAAAAAMBc/ajNwsRDnrl4ZnywyK5pJomvUf5ypgkHXQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6C5BBHXXwaw/Wv7EtFQ3qSI/AAAAAAAAMBg/5HPBJPdXR34cxZyfwHC-umr-pAPwM1W2QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>I was truly shocked by the beauty of these Robyn’s eggs, and completely surprised by the number of eggs here. I thought maybe one or two, but FOUR, I was impressed. I will keep you updated on these little guys on my Instagram stories @homechronicles. </p>
<p>Hope you all have a great day,</p>
<p>Adele</p>
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I couldn’t believe I was saying that we were selling our house- now I can’t believe that I am able to say it sold in one day!! The people that bought it had made the offer on the home before they had even seen it in person. I mean I wanted it to sell quickly, but man 1 day feels really quick. I am super thankful! Now we are in full house hunting mode. The market is just so crazy here that houses are literally flying off of the market. We have already lost two houses that we put an offer on because other people bid more.<br /><br />
Thankfully, I am not too worried about which house we will find to make our new home. I am enjoying this house hunting process though because it is so fun looking at different styles of homes and seeing how people style them.<br /><br />
For now I am just going to enjoy this home while we are still in it, and get this home spring ready. We just celebrated Easter at church and then here, and I was so glad I had the opportunity to host my family and some close friends one more time in this home!<br /><br />
I had no idea what I was going to serve for food so I hopped on over to good ole' <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/HomeChronicles/pins/">Pinterest</a>, it is my go to when I need a meal plan. And, of course it didn't fail me.<br /><br />
I am already feeling behind on my packing because I had a little road bump this week. Our golden retriever, Autumn, snuck out of our fence and someone called the Humane society which I was thankful for because I at least knew she was safe. She had to stay the night, and I picked her up the next morning. It was not a fun experience, it was frightening not knowing where my pup was. I am so thankful she is safe and sound at home now! For the Humane Society I had to show them a picture of Autumn so I dug up this one from Booker, TX. I really loved that kitchen, and miss my bowling lane counter tops, and Kohler farmsink.<br />
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Here is a little photo to reminisce about that kitchen. For more on this kitchen I have a blog post all about the renovation, and the before and afters that I still like to go and look at.<br />
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I finally got around to adding some spring touches to our home. Aka I was a decorating crazy lady at 1 am Saturday night before Easter. Nothing like waiting til the last minute! </div>
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Hosting Easter was a nice motivation to get goin'! I hope you all had a very Happy Easter!!</div>
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<p>Although this house truly became our home, it will be another home in our Home Chronicles. My hubby and I have been married for six years and this is our third house flip. We have taken huge risks when it comes to buying homes, like buying a foreclosed home we had never seen, buying a home we didn’t love but God still used for good, and God has really blessed us through these housing opportunities.</p>
<p>I thought it would be a fun time to reflect on what we have done to this home all in one blog post. So, this is sort of the before and after in reverse because I’m showing you the after first. I hope to share the projects we did on this house in later blogs, in the comments below let me know which project you would like me to start with first. So here goes the “after” of all of the fun projects and what they look like now. This will also be like a spring walk through of my home!</p>
<p>Welcome to our entryway! I can’t wait to show you guys the before of this room, it was rough.</p>
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<p>Now onto the living room! In here I wanted to keep things pretty simple, but with a lot of interest and contrast in the space. So I added some black and white pillows for a little color contrast, and for a little bit of texture (because who doesn’t love texture in a space? Not this girl 🙋🏼♀️) I added my diy cotton stem wreath, the dough bowl, the fur rug on the coffee table, and a chunky white throw. </p>
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<p>Now the natural flow of our home goes into the kitchen and dining room. I have lots of posts I want to do on projects that have been done in here. </p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a2SZ7JJV5a4/WqvfjG5hNtI/AAAAAAAAL28/0szBdo0Rk78DW2GHu39YYO41CFWsALeSwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y1OM_nh_lyo/WqvflH-ReEI/AAAAAAAAL3A/WFBpLR0ggewaHEgq0P3b0BqqTXOuR_8-ACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-or_nYo1NJKw/Wqvfp12SD4I/AAAAAAAAL3E/58-P3KfItZkjGMPnjPQQJUsXV3M4DJd2ACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TvAHbTrTkAE/Wqvfsc3qtfI/AAAAAAAAL3M/I1GvzP3gN-sWQan2ntXIhzLhKFuAQ_T1wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_bVWZJn7PKM/WqvfviQGELI/AAAAAAAAL3Q/0a2PvovmB6k_jK_mS81gCseq7jawcPQaACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K1qZHzWVafs/WqvfyO8jYTI/AAAAAAAAL3U/6ff3BIT07GcnEyDemTIC6c6Nrmn-sapZgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uMUHY6lb5fI/Wqvf2rUl7JI/AAAAAAAAL3Y/JsHvzkFd5xokTeee-4hnYHp2lNLIWqT1QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnQs3wy8yxOR1fn4O2O5b-9lP9hquKxNH0esoxvVHEbo6auNEgV3vQQSQ746cW-6vOS5GqNqGCjG-sEjvOTRZ_P8hj4rS678H_AedbXpigOsMRyZOXapwEvd5sI0sJZd7qj70X3RlMKEg/" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aNLfcRAi1NI/Wqvf8jBBVjI/AAAAAAAAL3g/u0C0jzKOc-Mm1ZnjpKmPbuN6CMD0qQcCwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VwAgzVnz7EQ/Wqvf95JqrnI/AAAAAAAAL3k/z-Uay7HI3D091azbaFlG1Oc5C9GU9IlfQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uVoAMQby3v4/Wqvf-9YqmFI/AAAAAAAAL3o/VGCMqd_SHgA_WMQnMXQW0nOZyhOMxoiMwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOn1bwaoPqfGOOqUJyQrR-Z6mPQpLcn6Y9deRNU7N2AJr-auR-r33lsvFl6cn5pcOwe3QM0ng9KvCEZGcNWk7AXhXTtp7H_AYFDfzor_pG2MxCMa0T3UYIj6sh_LvOoCBAqzl2CGEzmOc/" alt=""><br></p>
<p>Then if you head upstairs you will see this landing area where I have my office. This is where all the magic happens for my Etsy shop and flash sales over on Instagram. I actually just recently decorated this space. You guys know I am always down for a good basket wall so of course I had to put one in here. They just add so much texture (there’s that word again) and interest. I wasn’t exactly sure which way I should face my desk so here you’ll see a couple ways I tried it out. Let me know in the comments which one you think looks the best?</p><p>Also, the baskets in this basket wall are for sale on my Etsy shop, here is a <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/586252266/basket-wall?ref=shop_home_active_12">Link</a> to the listing if you want to check it out. </p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-o2rJRASSubI/Wqvh8gYagGI/AAAAAAAAL4M/tg-dX9csGWkSkndGQ_jaD-hWV81IU6MvQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mNcI3Ms28Ms/Wqvh-17v28I/AAAAAAAAL4Q/mYOC2-P9tf8YwXzjqTkQTkuVCEWUQuQLQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p>
<p>I love my new ironing board baby I got a couple weeks ago, I was so happy when it fit this space so perfectly!</p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wqs99atyWus/WqviD18evgI/AAAAAAAAL4U/r22PGXVSf6c3w8XUKF6EFIojNOLcrV9OwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dRVXAQM83C4/WqviGKjnKcI/AAAAAAAAL4Y/l3i3VJ9emNURd62hN3SP4m-R19DplrXRgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TN5elmDCSn8/WqviIb6cdOI/AAAAAAAAL4c/7exiFZcec6Ej1DUx_5TIwgg6WpM3uxDPgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oFT9fjGAnWg/WqviMPVRRiI/AAAAAAAAL4g/Cx24AS27_Jof13JY445nWgYDXzT1-7DJQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Qi7wwz4DxXc/Wqvh5V5hw_I/AAAAAAAAL4I/AM8GWd8ImF0HvjTmvbWnIKyJo16ILRyewCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""></p>
<p>Upstairs we also have our three bedroom and two bathrooms. Here’s the guest room. Which just so happens to be my favorite because it’s almost always clean, and the times when it’s not clean is when we have company, and I love hosting people in my home! So it’s a win win sitcheeaaation! </p>
<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PZrrbFtJfmk/WqvksBN4SeI/AAAAAAAAL48/w0RA2uiJdBk-ZfCv4njyYKUOllCT8B1gwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y8SW1TImeD8/Wqvkv1FOtCI/AAAAAAAAL5A/DPgVMyCjtMY9WBnObqTZd2zco8bgV1ZigCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WEvb3zw1KOo/WqvkztrPFvI/AAAAAAAAL5E/2IqSNMJ2k1Y-_eNaO4FDIx0BOziN6XSNgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hdxfK7U-5b8/Wqvk4k9GqDI/AAAAAAAAL5I/Nw_Ai37I2uApYT_2iZf7dA4oWkP7RB9wwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9ZoumYk1LZw/Wqvk8IJUixI/AAAAAAAAL5M/vMaWp-8tIMQjfJ3Jg00KBDsjq6QDQQ3VQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_lfXg4953viNC3k06couavasZW_aM-peb0CgfQLJDKsoye-7ECQr633pCZejI-r-TjIcP-05GjxzcrBQY-lFa54LmDPsvW6de8rxCwsxHUsNHPHUxai-PvOBJZ_LDAkCPnElL0XzyzU/" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rPGEymZk9Ek/WqvlAdHKpAI/AAAAAAAAL5U/S3gSBgnOVHAFozZFgkaVbqFPL_bnAhKcQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0KbpNO9hwLo/WqvlEKBgiyI/AAAAAAAAL5Y/9R23YzIDCHIhqGyXL77piEbSXnYDWUn6QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9lKfIyWvAzU/WqvlFmLjhqI/AAAAAAAAL5c/OgfzWAbj8dEbaC5bTdzzDT8VkhEtSX06gCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YpO6n8bq5Zk/WqvlI-T4WlI/AAAAAAAAL5g/N8j_VkaXvdsFeK6sjKJwWHFn5mfpgivKACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fxxZLyfN2rs/WqvlLUP1AdI/AAAAAAAAL5k/h-uW_XNHy-Iclx2K1NP6J2phEVkg2fO8wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>I am absolutely in love with my new sign from @winepaperscissors they have a bunch of beautiful designs in their shop. When I do the individual blogs on these spaces I will make a list of where I found the items. </p>
<p>Then there is my room, the master bedroom, that is the most recent room that got a spring update. </p>
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<p>That concludes this years spring tour. I still want to share some of these spaces in their own blog post so I can share more about the space and where I found some of the items. </p>
<p>I know spring will be here before we know it. We have some tulips getting ready to sprout their blooms and I can’t wait to see what color they are. </p>
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<p>Thanks for stopping by! </p>
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<p>Adele</p>
Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-37431606916839496192018-02-05T18:51:00.002-08:002018-02-12T12:27:59.722-08:00Family Dinner: Tablescape<img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-d-NWvyc0o84/WoEwNBKzLiI/AAAAAAAALs0/FPU9Vjpgvoc_IvpP7CpAEraaGoND-B6ZwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><br />
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Anytime I can soak up some time with my family, I do it! So, when my In-loves called and said that they had the whole day to hang out I took the opportunity to use the tablescape I had some time to style a couple days earlier. To be honest, some of the tablescapes are "just for looks" and never get used. But, I am so glad it worked out so we could use this one.<br />
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I have been wanting to use these ironstone bowls for awhile now, I just wasn't sure I wanted to get them out because they are so fragile. We have used them once before, and they held up perfectly fine, but in my mind they are so vintage and special to me so I use them sparingly.<br />
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My mother-in-law found these adorable copper scoopers for me. I think they are actually measuring cups because there was a bunch of 4 of them.<br />
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I am officially loving these green striped tea towels from IKEA, they were cheap, and they add so much beautiful texture and pattern to this tablescape.<br />
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My mother-in-law bought me a set of three white mixing bowls, I have had my eye on getting some for awhile so when she surprised me with these for Christmas I was really happy. This one is the perfect serving size.<br />
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I know you can only see the handle of the utensil, but what a beautiful copper handle it is! This one was from the packet of utensils that I found at Walmart, I have really loved them.<br />
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I have had these drop cloth curtains up for probably around six-ish months now, and they still make me happy when I see them. They have held up really well too. There was an incident when my dog and child somehow pulled the curtain off of one of the hooks, but it was a super easy fix because I was just able to snap it back on the hook. If you need some curtains, but need an affordable option I highly recommend drop clothe curtains. Here is a tutorial I made for easy appliance. <a href="http://adelemamabrown.blogspot.com/2017/10/diy-drop-cloth-curtains.html">Drop Cloth Tutorial</a><br />
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You guys know I am always up for a good hunt! I have found some really great stuff at the Goodwill's and thrift shops around the Indianapolis area. This white chunky blanket and market bag are both one of those good finds.<br />
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How adorable is this little "gather" sign, I love it so much! It is from my friend Carley @countrypinesfarm she makes such beautiful signs and she is so creative with her designs. Here's a link to her etsy shop. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/countrypinesfarm">Country Pines Farm</a><br />
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I am sOOO glad that I painted and stenciled these floors. <a href="http://adelemamabrown.blogspot.com/2017/09/diy-stenciled-kitchen-and-dining-room.html">Painted Stenciled Floors Tutorial</a> They have held up so well, and I love the pop it bring to my dining room. I am actually thinking about doing an accent wall with the same pattern on it, maybe in the bathroom?<br />
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I made a simple pasta dish with green beans on the side, and then for an appetizer I whipped up some yummy pizza bagels.<br />
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I decided to move my Farmhouse Fresh sign back down into the dining room, its a nice change from the shutters that I moved to the entryway.<br />
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I finally found some more fresh eucalyptus at Trader Joe's. It was only $2.99 for a pretty good sized bundle. For this centerpiece I used two bundles. I probably would have used more but they only had two left. Thankfully, I had some other eucalyptus that had dried already so I used it to stick in the farmers market bag and also for the eucalyptus sprigs on the plate settings.<br />
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Antique shops are always a fun place to shop around at. Before we moved to Indiana from Kansas I found the best whole in the wall antique shop where I bought a ton of antiques that happily made the trip to Indiana with us. At that antique shop I found this cute little wood bench, and also the wood ladder with the gather sign on it.<br />
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I have talked about tablescapes before, when I shared my <a href="http://adelemamabrown.blogspot.com/2017/11/gather-thanksgiving-tablescape-tutorial.html">Thanksgiving Tablescape</a> I gave a few simple steps on how to get started with your tablescapes, and some helpful tips. I hope they've helped.<br />
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This buffet table was a thrift store find. I literally dropped everything and ran to this baby, and when I saw that the price tag was a whopping $10.00 I literally squealed! I couldn't believe it. I painted it with Annie Sloan in "Old White" and have loved it ever since.<br />
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Today, I would just wanted to share this tablescape and the meal we enjoyed with family, I also want to provide a few easy link to some of the items I used for your shopping convenience. Like I mentioned above I am always up for the hunt, but sometimes it is just nice to click on a button and have it dropped of to my front door. Here are some items that I have displayed here in my dining room that are great pieces to have for any room. So, if you would like me to make another blog with easy links to shop from let me know, and I would be more than happy to make that for you.<br />
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Hope you guys have a wonderful week!<br />
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Adele<br />
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<br />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-10925531112472274582018-01-20T16:02:00.000-08:002018-01-20T16:05:19.512-08:00Tips On How To Make A Cozy, But Fresh Master Bedroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well guys, it's winter, and I hear that it's going to be sticking around for awhile. Between the winter and the crazy pills (aka the Progesterone I am on for ten days so we can have a baby) I was feeling a little "not myself". So, I decided to go for a little shop therapy. I figured that was better than eating a whole bag of chocolate. Oh, wait, I did that first. Oops! </div>
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I decided to stop and you know, just walk around and "look" (and we all know what that means) at this huge antique shop that I rarely ever get to go to. Ps. thanks for going shopping with me on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/">Instagram</a> stories if you follow me over there. If you missed it I left the stories in my highlights so you can check it out if you want to. </div>
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The antique shop is full of goodies I would love to bring home and find a place for. I had a hard time deciding between a little ladder and this crate. The crate won out because I don't have one of these and I already have a little ladder like the one I was looking at, and I am so glad I went with the crate because I had so much fun styling it all up for a little snack break with the hubbs. Now I want breakfast in bed served to me with the crate. One day it will happen.</div>
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The details on this guy is was really sold me on him. The rusty nail holes, the splash of green paint on the side, and then on the tag it said that their family had used this crate to pick berries. </div>
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Guys I am about to get real honest with you, my bedroom has been rough lately. Like roooouugggghhh guys! It just gets so disheveled so quickly with trash and clothes and pillows tossed everywhere. I had to have a come to Jesus moment with myself, and decide that I just can't take a messy room anymore. So I went for it and cleaned it all up. I found homes for clothes that didn't have a home, and I found a home for pillows while they aren't on our bed, and I restyled it to hopefully motivate me to keep it clean. </div>
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I also used lots of layered textures to make our room feel extra cozy, and make it feel like a space I enjoy and want to be in. My new signs that I got from my sweet friend Hannah <a href="https://www.instagram.com/house_to_home_signs/">@house_to_home_signs</a> completely inspired me for this renovation, too. They are so beautifully and so perfectly paid. I just love how the black lettering pops against the white background, and then the brown stain just pulls everything together. </div>
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I mentioned above that I restyled things, and kind of gave it a face lift to inspire me keep it lookin' good. So far we are 1/1 because I actually made the bed and kept things clean today. Yay! Now I just need to keep it up for three mores weeks to make a pattern.</div>
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I love waking up and being reminded to be thankful! "Give thanks to the LORD for His is Good! Psalm 107:1</div>
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Taking down the Christmas greenery was a little sad, but adding some fresh pops of greenery felt so refreshing to the space. </div>
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"Love each other as I have loved you"</div>
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Layering textures in this case layering the blankets on top of each other, and then the added texture from the tea towel just ended up creating a cozy feel to the space. </div>
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I was so glad to bring my lavender and lambs ear back out. In the baskets above the side tables I added some fresh eucalyptus. </div>
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Neutral decor with pops of green is my favorite. Lately, I have been adding pops of black and white too. I think it brings a nice contrast to the space.</div>
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The "hey there gorgeous", and "hello there handsome" pillows are from my friend Joey <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplytooshabby/">@simplytooshabby</a></div>
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<br />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-34938452480574872212017-12-29T20:38:00.003-08:002017-12-29T20:38:28.944-08:00What to Do During a Season of Decor L.I.M.B.O.All over instagram the past couple days I have seen several people ask whether or not it is time to take down the Christmas decor or not. Honestly, I am on the fence about this one. I am loving my Christmas decor still, and I don't know if I can part with it yet. On the flip side, I am ready for a clean slate to work with. So maybe it is time I take it down. Either way, I have come up with a fun acrostic poem for the word L.I.M.B.O. One that I am going to follow for the next week before I know exactly what I want to do with my home and the decor because I am feeling like I am in a season of decor limbo. I am hoping it will help to keep me on track of maintaining a clean and functioning home.<br />
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Here are some helpful hints for what you could be doing in your home right now while you may be feeling in a season of L.I.M.B.O.<br />
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L linens- Wash the linens, and then switch out the Christmas pillow covers and stach them away for next year, and pull out the ones that are going to be used for the next season. This will automatically freshen up your home. There's just something that always feels good about clean pillows on the couch. Also, throw blankets add a lot to a space in a transition time. You can choose to incorporate a different color into your decor through a new throw blanket. Or stick with the old and classic, and wash it and throw it on the couch and call it good. During this time of year I like to choose super soft and cozy throw blankets, I also like to choose ones that have a great texture.<br />
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I Invest in some greenery. You will be amazed at how inspiring having some fresh greenery is. Whenever I buy fresh greenery, it always makes me want to create a cozy space and it completely inspires me to get movin'. I could stare at a room for days and think, "oh man, I need to clean that and organize it, and make it look all pretty" but, as soon as I buy flowers, I almost always feel inspired to get a jump start on the room. PLUS, greenery is always so pretty! You can buy greenery at your local florist or even your grocery store for very inexpensive.<br />
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M Morning cleaning. In this transition time between seasons why not take this time to really create a really good morning cleaning routine that works for you. One that you can get into a habit of doing everyday. Plus, I can't even think about decorating my home when its dirty. I need a clean slate to work with. (Alright, here's an extra because I also think Mugs would be good for the M. because mugs are one of my favorite things to decorate with. I use them on my coffee bar, I use them anywhere where there is a cozy spot for drinking coffee and reading a magazine.<br />
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B Books, books are always a great filler decor, and they look pretty. I bought a whole bag of books for $1 at a garage sale over the summer. I ended up ripping off the covers of the books and using them as decor. I also have some vintage red ones that I love using during this time of year. Books go great in any vignette. I also love the look of books randomly stacked and then place a couple of old vintage bottles on top of them. Or stack the books vertically and use corbels on the ends instead of the usual book end.<br />
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O Organize Organize the decor that you need to put away, and make sure its all safely packaged away. Then start to organize a plan on what you want your home to look like once you've put away the previous seasons decor. I use <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/HomeChronicles/pins/">Pinterest</a> a lot to organize my thoughts and to find inspiring ideas. Happy planning!<br />
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I hope this fun little acrostic poem helps you get going through this limbo season.<br />
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<br />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-4049891953934903912017-12-25T22:03:00.008-08:002017-12-30T11:38:51.528-08:00Merry Christmas and Our Infertility StoryChristmas has always been a life "land mark" if that makes any since. It is the point of year that I take into consideration what is truly important in my life. I notice things I waste my time on, things I need to work harder at, and I notice things that didn't happen through the previous year that I truly thought would have come by now. Some of these things can be like- cooking healthy meals for my family, spending more time with people I don't really know but would like to get to know, taking more "me" time, and lots of other things. The biggest thing that hit me this year is that we still don't have another baby. Last year I really believed that by Christmas this year I would either have just had a baby or we would be pregnant and I could do a fun announcement at Christmas time.<br />
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I know that God has the perfect timing on when to bless our family with another precious life. I am so thankful for this precious girl pictured here. She brings so much meaning and joy into my life, and she made me a mama.<br />
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This journey of infertility (which I hate to say) has been long and painful.<br />
This last year I finally felt ready to pursue a medical explanation of why we aren't getting pregnant. It has been test after test. I've had blood drawn, my Fallopian tubes tested, my ovaries tested, my hormones tested, I've had lots of tests done. Thankfully, they have an answer of what's been going on. It appears that I'm not ovulating. They don't know why I'm not ovulating, and they don't know how long I haven't been ovulating, but at least we have somewhere to start.<br />
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I still don't know our plan of action for this problem, but again I am trusting in God for wisdom for the doctors, strength for Shane and I, and His perfect timing.<br />
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And I am hoping once again that by next Christmas I will have a new born baby, and that my family will find joy in the journey.<br />
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I pray many blessings on your family, and I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!<br />
Love,<br />
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The Brown's!!Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-61150883256030437482017-12-23T22:42:00.002-08:002017-12-25T17:21:00.219-08:00Cozy Christmas Living Room/Christmas Eve<p>Hi friends, happy Christmas Eve!</p>
<p>I have to admit that I am a procrastinator, it's bad. But, there is nothing like having your hubby's family and your family come to put you it the pressure cooker. Thankfully, the pressure made me kick myself into action and I was able to finish all of the Christmas decor that I wanted to get ready for today and Christmas. Another thing that helped me kick it into gear was buying fresh greenery. I bought some eucalyptus and some fresh cedar. The fresh greenery just made me so inspired to create a cozy Christmas living room.</p>
<p>I started by putting some of the cedar into some of my milk glass vase collection. I love how the green just pops against the white, and it plays well with the light colored wood I have on our end table. This is the end table that I painted black, and then I put the wood circle thing on top of it.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DQOB_LJKJoA/WkGgmAcgpiI/AAAAAAAALfE/eQDK3zwRCP4aYBN98F9N8m3nygw4eGeeACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_cvtIBLI1gY/WkGgvPmVe4I/AAAAAAAALfI/0UYq2msQr-EP-jNislE099aVnYireVoUgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dljNOr022kQ/WkGgxgpL08I/AAAAAAAALfM/p2vEQcpXX1ADI4tvnRBOA85I4IWBUNIoQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>Then I put the fresh eucalyptus in a big ball jar so I could see the water and stems. And how adorable is this cotton stem wreath welcome pillow from my friend Stephanie over at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/returninggrace/">Returning Grace</a> I love it. I am really loving the cotton stem as accents right now with my Christmas decor.</p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jBUgE6hZcXc/WkGhNgO13mI/AAAAAAAALfQ/PEC7JSL5wFAAbAWYaaLKELUrfSPs7XyrwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VJQk3YsQEB8/WkGhRBrHOlI/AAAAAAAALfU/HXwe0QME1xI9-tA1MJLKDE67NmF9O_9xwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mnIldJQmR6Y/WkGhTeWIKgI/AAAAAAAALfY/608Bhs9tUbwqSQMX176GgFYO5AgSk1IjwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>So, I grabbed a couple cotton stems and put them in my tree like the twigs that people usually put in their trees. I think it adds some contrast and interest to my tree. I'm not going to lie, I almost chickened out and didn't put the cotton stems in the tree, but I am so glad I didn't because it makes me happy to see them in the tree, and I like it.</p><p><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxclKtNHgN3Ai-SipLADNfuamloN-xbk-7Bdgx-d2u1jmLElVi8Af6nGled4RNFo31nU9eStgMkK5ahVc1nR61VWlRIDuJxmE-kMWZHf0LA-OI_T1gYZuUnFf_9MyHju3czyK0anOlzoE/" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l2TpYczSIJc/WkGhzpmMacI/AAAAAAAALfk/3QsPNT7cUWcWKPQry64x4hHYIyWzge2dQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u8g65P327e0/WkGh3F7NyPI/AAAAAAAALfo/y9E5xX_a5CQ4fIiFuU65omtvC4uyPMYiACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p>
<p>To really bring home the cotton stems as the accents I decided to stick a couple of them in my stockings, and I also added a cotton stem wreath to the hutch. I just hammered a nail into the back of the hutch so I could hand the wreath on it. How cute is the come in a cozy up sign that just so happened to fit perfectly in the wreath. It is from my friend Katie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writtenonwood/">Written On Wood</a>. I also wanted to incorporate a few more dark wood items so I used these stocking tags from my friend Stephanie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shiningsaltdesigns/">Shiningsaltdesigns</a>, aren't they the cutest and they are such a perfect size. I also love how they work with my "gathered and grateful" sign from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pineandprairiedesign/">Pine and Prairie Design</a>. </p><p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CtXvKLNCHOc/WkGiUcqOoVI/AAAAAAAALfs/rIZpuM-S6C8oyKj8aBIjO_s5q-rxRXc9wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pPU-x04s2rY/WkGiYDFSmxI/AAAAAAAALfw/kWWOJYz4XNUDhDytthL3i6KBX50w4J2ywCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CfyOhSAcPxE/WkGibWGFGaI/AAAAAAAALf4/IYl90s8nhkgpfnT-zd0lzocYMHcdlBQcQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsX2P9llCCbdtE8C4B9ez9vf5Ura9B6uV8TRkkMhyzTGwJm81aBPw8Iu9zWB68u69j3bluSiVo65aOUaUVNfdnnlsvV3THYZOSXxUXsbq9yvXOX4JTqDFcaZxvVCIUBozN1dKwSKzKLu8/" alt=""><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wKRfzs0XIrc/WkGijQlXbLI/AAAAAAAALgA/Rg5A4UzfseA8FAdw3mcKWecKsTH_WE5dgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>And here's some other snipits from my living room this Christmas season. It kind of ended up with a cozy wood-sy feel with neautrals and then pops of red. And, I want to say thank you to all of these small shops for having such great shops full of amazing products! </p>
<p>Tonight we had our whole family over. We had a big meal, talked about the reason for the season, had a white elephant gift exchange, went to our churches Christmas eve service, and most importantly enjoyed eachothers company.</p>
<p>I hope you all had a good Christmas Eve!!</p>
Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-54262886805281264742017-12-20T22:33:00.003-08:002017-12-23T21:06:02.684-08:00Gingerbread Coffee BarI've had a coffee bar for a little over a year now. At first I wasn't sure if we would actually use the space. I was hoping it would be an area that could be cute and functional. My husband drinks coffee on the daily. I have started drinking it more, but I usually have some coffee with my creamer. Right now I am loving the peppermint mocha creamer, it is delicious. If you've tried it then you know just how good it is.
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For this Christmas season, and really just for wintertime, I decided I wanted to make a fun coffee/hot cocoa bar. It just screams winter when Amelia gets to run around in the snow and then come in for a warm cup of hot cocoa with marshmallows on top. I knew I had to create this space when I found this sign from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdmaedesigns/">KD Mae Designs</a>, isn't it just the cutest! I love it, it completely brings this space to life. I also finally get to use the Christmas mugs I found last year. Thankfully, they fit perfectly on these tiered trays. I even had a little space to put a little brush tree.<br />
I love waking up and heading to this coffee/hot cocoa bar and picking out my mug for the day. Some days when I'm picking out my mug I will just grab the closest one to me, other days I will read the saying on the mug and see which one I'm feelin' that day.<br />
Today I chose Get Cozy because that's what I wanted to do, but in reality I ended up finalizing my Christmas decor. I can't wait to show you all it!<br />
Here is the coffee bar/hot cocoa bar.<br />
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We use this space every day. We hide our k-cups in the rae Dunn canister with the black and white lid. It has made life so much easier to have everything we need (besides refrigerated items) right here in this one little space. Mugs, coffee, hot cocoa, the Keurig, k-cups in the canister, marshmallows, crushed peppermint, straws (aka stir sticks), and today we even had some cookies on here. Notice how I said "had" because they are gone now. Someone found a little afternoon snack. <img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rPuIQzpSEBk/WjtUhbZxpFI/AAAAAAAALcQ/BhIALm8eqq8zlr_IhkHEf9z2RIzwEPqlgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yGFzwmdest8/WjtbPk7rbOI/AAAAAAAALdg/pULqOpyn73UHZyTDhMI_MiSvvDGTizMDQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lzxGhtmanH8/WjtbS7d3xMI/AAAAAAAALdk/6q16jdkt1BU53cJZ9V6Ia8kplo57WBwmwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-awmkTDn4434/WjtbWFiB8SI/AAAAAAAALdo/IxRQjbTUCIMnUmMLTX5l1guvdS9YQzeyQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Aoq_kUg-uro/WjtbZZxzt-I/AAAAAAAALds/saxFaLOZrvsxKBHU8kjkhajuvb6tjHDfQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3PflghSg9yk/WjtbcTTJ9nI/AAAAAAAALdw/DkVAwKNRE7IcOZV09lbzuon-xPNTkUUfwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lUc2-lw6oRc/WjtbfZ2JPEI/AAAAAAAALd0/jxpIVMdAw_ASG3-RYG-53Hjj4-X322d9wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-olj_uyun2fY/WjtbisWki-I/AAAAAAAALd4/TMY3fY4n_OIdZ9ozz-wzwJ-ysvVy4DxvgCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vuE7SGhQkwI/Wjtbll8nJXI/AAAAAAAALd8/JqaATT2r4RQe4cqU7hYSixqTCE43_c35wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Re9wp0W-PZY/WjtbpPFtJBI/AAAAAAAALeA/m-vMJqAdEX4wgQiD8Va0fzJmoycAxW31QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-F8RfIIXi_rY/WjtbsXhEeoI/AAAAAAAALeE/2j8xcgL4yIU7iEj7m7NsnSUgtgMH0g_8gCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-dDwhoLrOwTc/WjtbvurXWrI/AAAAAAAALeM/kJNDWTIXItonhKUnNNJ8D63tn-9Bp4z6wCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OS5H2WE3bp4/WjtbzDPCXHI/AAAAAAAALeQ/vOKqdk297wIDC69ZzL1djBrczXc8c_24ACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Tvuw0HhhwkQ/Wjtb2lZLgbI/AAAAAAAALeU/phMBpbW-EjUsSRWWMHD_ZKCkq8_y34bZQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5sS-LoKh5XQ/Wjtb6ewxxZI/AAAAAAAALeY/0hvPPbHtKgEdlPtU4sq395yxjh7wpQuJwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1LH8NFqomahl9xEB0_AeDRY5yADefklXlVtyHXv8rLJg73rU-P5cBYWlCBFzOjC7OGKglqQyiEAM-DexvPu2KBIvdPEpR3JQzgtZCcC3A3S2EadvYi5PxlGvm5_zv3dNrDhcOYXiw5w/" width="640" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GACgHTbWEZI/WjtcAgvdHiI/AAAAAAAALeg/Mx6XQT38IbMC_Fym5i9Ww2YlwMdLrkklQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-52442088407365105322017-12-11T11:00:00.001-08:002017-12-23T20:59:45.324-08:00Christmas Master BedroomHey guys!<br />
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How in the world is it almost Christmas? December has literally flown bye, that just means that it has been super fun, right! I am going to soak in every second of this Christmas season. I had some time today to get my bedroom Christmas-afied. I found a huge 25 ft live garland for around $10 at Sam's Club and it smells so good you guys. I have never had fresh garland before, but I am really loving it. I grew up always getting a real tree, but when I got married my hubby is allergic to them so we get a faker now. But, I did get the real garland and we will see if that makes him sneeze.<br />
I have never decorated my bedroom for Christmas time, and I don't know why I waited so long because it feels so warm and cozy in here now.<br />
Oh, I forgot to mention that this all started with making my bed. It was crazy, right after I finished making my bed I was filled with this crazy amount of energy to clean and decorate. So I put that into my bedroom. I love how it turned out.<br />
I stuck to the classic Christmas colors of green, red, and white. There is just something so cozy about the classic colors.<br />
My favorite thing in my bedroom was this craigslist ginormous window, and I love decorating it. So it got a banner from Target, and the garland. Hello, can we talk about buffalo check for a sec! I am like ooh-ing and awe-ing over it.<br />
Of course I have some small shops that I got to incorporate into my room. I feel like small shop items always bring a certain feel, something that feels like someone worked so hard to make this. I just appreciate their items more than something I would have found at Hobby Lobby.<br />
Anywho, here is my room!<br />
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I ended up making a tiny little coffee "bar" on our bed. Because who doesn't want a warm cup of hot cocoa while they relax on their bed. I know I do! My hubby would probably prefer coffee, but he can add all of the fixin's to his coffee.<br />
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The Believe pillow is from my friend Janice <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kdmaedesigns/">KD Mae Designs</a> She makes all kinds of beautiful pillows and signs, and her shop is full of beautiful designs. Another shop I love is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nest2impress/">Nest2Impress</a> which is where I got the, "the best things in life aren't things" pillow. She has several pillow designs and her etsy shop is full awesome pillow, shirts, bags, etc.<br />
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This warm and cozy pillow is from my friend Yvette <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homesweet.happyplace/">@homesweet.happyplace</a> I participated in a fun gift exchange swap on Instagram and we were partners which was awesome because she is one of my sweet friends from IG. She sent me this Warm&Cozy pillows from our friend Melissa <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thecozynest1/">@thecozynest1</a> I love the simplicity of the white fabric with the scroll writing. I love how it ended up popping against the buffalo check pillows from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooklyndesigninc/">@brooklyndesigninc</a><br />
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This "come in and cozy up" sign is from my friend Katie <a href="https://www.instagram.com/writtenonwood/">Written on Wood</a> She also has a wonderful etsy shop full of beautiful designs. She is so creative and really thinks outside of the box. I love this sign particularly because I feel like it can go into any room, and fits all of the seasons.<br />
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Tea towels are so nice to have. I love this "but first coffee" one from my friend Joey <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplytooshabby/">Simply Too Shabby</a> She is so talented at making tea towels and pillow, and signs, and lot of other things!<br />
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This Merry and Bright sign is from my friends Christine and Jen, they are a Canadian business and they make beautiful signs! Obviously! You can check them out on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplytooshabby/">Pine and Prairie Design</a><br />
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Like I mentioned before, I love small shops, and I really appreciate all of the time, creativity, and energy they put into making their products!!<br />
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My bedroom is where I go to relax after all of the hustle and bustle of the season. Today I spent the day cleaning and prepping for my family to arrive tomorrow. Family time is my absolute favorite, and so these next couple weeks are going to be so fulfilling! I hope you find some time to relax in between cleaning, wrapping presents, and celebrating.Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-25195629812370950472017-12-02T06:47:00.003-08:002017-12-02T07:55:42.525-08:00Feed Sack Lady<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When we were looking for a house last year one of my requests was a decent sized entryway. Now, one of my favorite things about this home is our entryway. I just feel like an entryway is so important in a home since that's where everyone come into your home. It is their first impression. </div>
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We still need to paint the ceilings since they are a gross (throw-up yellow, not sure what the person before us was thinking.) But, I couldn't wait any longer to decorate in here. Especially since I just got some awesome happy mail from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/feedsacklady" target="_blank">Feed Sack Lady</a> to inspire me for this area. </div>
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When I posted this space on my Instagram feed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/" target="_blank">HomeChronicles</a> a bunch of you wanted to know more about these stockings. So I want to show you guys more of a close up on these two beauts!</div>
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Every year around Christmas time I try to add a couple of quality pieces to my Christmas decor. This year I was on the hunt for a couple of stockings. When I came across these two I knew I had to have them! They are both full of beautiful detail like the lace, buttons, hangers, and the Santa's Best Reindeer Feed print. They are farmhouse vintage, and I couldn't love them more!</div>
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Can you guys see the floors! I love the grey with the white wash. The floor is a vinyl locking floor. </div>
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One of the things that really drew me into the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/feedsacklady" target="_blank">Feed Sack Lady</a> shop was her flour sack prints. She has so many different prints.<br />
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Umm . . . I can not get over this gingerbread tea towel! How adorable is it! It is making me want to go and get the gingerbread men cookies from Trader Joes, they are delicious. </div>
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This tea towel is the perfect touch that I was looking for to go on my Christmas cocoa bar/coffee bar. We use this coffee bar every single day. I really try hard to make spaces that are beautiful, but that are actually functional, too. That way people use the space more, and I don't have to dust as often. ; ) But seriously, it is nice to have usable spaces.</div>
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The Feed Sack Lady is having an amazing sale right now. You can get one of those tea towels for $7.22 that is an amazing deal! Here is the link to her shop if you want to go and check out her beautiful decor pieces. <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/feedsacklady" target="_blank">Feed Sack Lady </a></div>
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I hope your first couple days into December have gone really smoothly! I am in full swing Christmas decorating, and Christmas shopping!!</div>
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What is it about tablescapes that I love so much? I think it might be the fact that they make me feel like my home looks so fancy. Is that silly? But honestly, it makes me feel like I am at a restaurant. Plus, one of my favorite things is to have people over for dinner and games. This tablescape was inspired by my new gather sign from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/countrypinesfarm" target="_blank">Country Pines Farm</a>. Once I found some inspiration I started to build the tablescape. Tablescapes can actually be challenging sometimes, but over the last year I have been practicing so I thought it might be helpful to share some things I have learned. So you can make your own beautiful tablescape and invite your friends over or have a wonderful (fancy) family dinner.<br />
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Step 1) Clear off the table so you have a blank slate to work with. This is a vital step for me because I feel like I can't fully see the space I am working with unless its all cleared off.<br />
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Step 5) Feel free to move things around and try different placements for things. Most of the time when I create a space I usually try it two different ways and then decide which one I love the most.<br />
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Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-34987590309908831602017-11-07T14:40:00.001-08:002017-11-07T14:40:24.363-08:00Guest Room, and Some Small Shop TalkWelcome to my guest room. My favorite room in the house because it is almost always clean! I don't know how you guys function, but I can not style a space unless it is clean. Which means that I usually have to clean before I can style a space, but not in this room. I get to just go straight to the fun stuff, styling it. Which we all know is a bonus because who likes to clean, and who has energy and time to clean and then style a room? Any hands raised? Not this one. Two hands down over here.<br />
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It is so hard figuring out what your "style" is. Is my style farmhouse, or boho, or country, or cottage, or etc. There are so many options. All of them so beautiful! I have finally decided that I don't think I am one particular style. I am who I want to be. Oh wait, back to home décor. My style is what I want it to be. I only have things in my home that I truly love. This is going to sound weird, but if I look at a piece of home décor and it doesn't bring me some type of joy then it has to go. It is just a rule of thumb for me because you guys already know that I carry the hoarding gene! Yikes! If you only have items in your home that you love, then it is pretty impossible to create a space that doesn't scream you, and therefore it is almost impossible to create a space that you don't enjoy.<br />
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The reason I am sharing this with you is because I hope that you don't feel trapped in a bubble when it comes to your home décor. I hope that you feel free to try new styles out and figure out if you love it or not. Or maybe you live in a home where you were trying your style out and you didn't exactly know what your style was so you have a little bit of everything and you just really don't enjoy your home. I am giving you permission to get rid of things in your home that you don't love! Do it! You will seriously not regret it. In the last couple years we have moved about three times and I truly had to purge everything I didn't love. Moving made me do it, and I am so grateful for that because it has allowed me to create spaces I really enjoy in my home.<br />
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In this guest room I wanted to use a lot of architectural pieces, I just think they add a lot of interest to a space. Then to bring a softness to the room I incorporated a lot of cozy textures like comforters, shabby pillows, fringe blankets, another soft blanket, plush white rug, and some new fluffy pillows. I chose to stick with a dulled color pallet with lots of bright whites, soft greens and soft blues. Then I added a few pops of brown to bring some contrast to the space. These are all things I love to use in my home. I think that this combo of décor creates a cozy and inviting room for my guests.<br />
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Having guests in my home is what truly brings me joy! I am so glad my parents are in town this week to enjoy this room! And, you always know you have a place to stay if you need one when you visit Indiana.<br />
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I have some small shops that I want to share with you that I was able to incorporate in this blog post.<br />
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To start with do you see this adorable embroidered farmhouse pillow? It has an Sfor Shane, and an A for Adele. I have been looking like crazy for a pillow that I could keep forever that represents Shane and I so when I came across this one from <a href="https://returning-grace-designs.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Returning Grace</a> I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. In her shop she has a ton of pillow designs, tea towels, banners, bags, and even some wood workings. It is a beautiful shop, if you get a minute to check their shop out I don't think you would regret it.<br />
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Umm . . . you have not slept until you have used one of these SOMNOS blankets. I will link their Instagram page here <a href="https://www.instagram.com/somnossleep/" target="_blank">SOMNOS SLEEP</a> so you can go and check them out. This is their weighted blanket and it makes you sleep so deeply and you wake up so refreshed.<br />
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If you are in the market for a new fall or winter candle you have to check out Maureen's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zuzuglow/" target="_blank">Zuzuglow</a> candles. You will not be disappointed. They smell amazing and she has some sense that I have never smelled before and they smell so good.<br />
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I love supporting small shops! I know you are all wondering where this pumpkin spice pillow is from because it is just way too perfect for fall! It is from my friend Anna <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosewood.cottage.creations/" target="_blank">Rose Wood Cottage Creations</a> I have linked her Instagram feed, but if you click on the link in her bio it will take you to her shop. If you use the coupon code HOMECHRONICLES10 you will get 10% off of your order. Update* she is having a 20% sale now if you click the link in her bio!<br />
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Last shop of the day is Annette from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neutralbydesign/" target="_blank">Neutral by Design</a> this hanging Stay Awhile sign is from her. I love her shop!! Go check it out if you are looking for a great Christmas gift!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by,<br />
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Adele<br />
<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike><br />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-46978476983103859612017-10-27T09:40:00.009-07:002017-10-27T10:21:06.926-07:00DIY Drop Cloth Curtains<p></p>
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<p>We have lived in this house now for a little more than a year and we still don't have any curtains up . . . yeah. Today was the day to change that. So grab a cup of coffee and prepare yourself to be amazed! (😂 seriously easiest diy ever)</p>
<p>These DIY drop cloth curtains all started when I was at Walmart getting supplies for my <a href="http://adelemamabrown.blogspot.com/2017/09/diy-stenciled-kitchen-and-dining-room.html?m=1">DIY Stenciled Kitchen and Dining Room</a> I was in the paint isle and saw these drop cloths. So I grabbed one for about $10.00. Then at Lowe's I grabbed the ring clips for around $4.00, and also the curtain rod for around $9.00. </p>
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<p>Thankfully my handy hubby was able to take these "before" curtains down. Trust me, he was more than happy to rip these <i>nasty </i>curtains down. <img alt="" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqTGAFuh-ktYMdwyX1lBhtjJQRz7fslYomLljOR6oqwhx0big3GEyS7kJH7LoH5HCpvYfSAya8iB9SZ7UK0LGZ9A3E0yh6ASDlDf2foRrr1fVkA92sfs2Rge3ZUZvpLGuth1hR6chUXE/" width="480"><br><br>
Now lay out your drop cloth and cut it right down the middle length wise. </p>
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Now fold the first curtain about 14' down. <img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2P44JC8P5F4/WfNdoqQEf8I/AAAAAAAALPQ/3PWNVQbepgsmPmtiOXyUZUkmwO4VPrAYACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="480"></p>
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I had lots of helpers today! This little cutie helped me put the ring clips on. She put three clips on each side.</div>
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<p>Then you are all set to put the rings on the curtain rod. We ended up having to use three supports for the curtain. I tried to get away with only using two, but the next morning I woke up to a droopy curtain rod. So then we added the middle support.</p>
<p>I am so surprised by how much I love these curtains. For one, we finally have curtains so that was a big change for this space. I think they add a lot. I just bought two more packs of drop cloths to add some of these curtains in other rooms of my house. <img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3R6f543gqxI/WfNdzYkSzhI/AAAAAAAALPo/PMSffKWSkmg1aHvrbULgyjQmGU6Ce-xCACHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640"><img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LP9nOk5XEDc/WfNd0i41uOI/AAAAAAAALPs/-K25m_QgorA9dbXZje5jfHrtlhWeX-mQQCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640"></p></div><p>
See! I told you this would be the easiest diy ever! Was I wrong? So easy!! If you end up making some of these diy drop cloth curtains I would love to see them! If you post them on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> use the hashtag #myhomechronicles so I can see them! Or you can just send me a picture! <img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rKGH__S1N28/WfNd1nWIqbI/AAAAAAAALPw/w_WfHQp1u8I4WfUzBMbEnQB09VhNQxW8QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640"><br><br><br><br><br><br>
I hope you all have a great day!!</p>
<p>Adele</p>
Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-38676460314830538632017-09-08T09:56:00.009-07:002018-01-30T07:14:36.367-08:00DIY Stenciled Kitchen and Dining Room<img alt="" height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0Ya8CoqNcYY/WcR6ejMsQMI/AAAAAAAAKNo/uwFP-jEOc3olR9whuTjVGD09sEBtnu6lwCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" width="640" /><br />
Hey guys! It is crazy to think that we have lived in Indiana, in our house, for almost exactly a year. To celebrate I thought I would do a big DIY project! I finally mustard up the courage to paint our kitchen and dining room vinyl floors. I know it sounds crazy! I have seen several Instagram friends paint their vinyl floors and it looks so pretty so I figured I would give it a shot. Here's what sort of gave me my excuse to paint them- we have stick on vinyl squares in our dining and kitchen rooms and a bunch of them started to rip and crack. So we finally found a vinyl square that was the same size as the ones on our floors however, they were not the same color. Yikes! Not cute!! We just don't have the money to completely redo the floors, I really want to do pine wood floors or something, but that is crazy expensive so this options was the way to go!
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Before I show you guys how I painted the floors I want to say thank you guys so much for all of the encouraging messages and responses to my Instagram stories. You all are amazing and the sweetest friends anyone could ask for!<br />
In the photo above you can see the different colored tiles. Yeah, those weren't workin' for me and something had to be done. I started off by cleaning the floors really well. This will help make sure the primer sticks really well and no stains come through the paint.<br />
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Once everything was clean it was go time! I grabbed my roller and handle. I highly recommend getting a large roller, and a handle that you can twist on the roller this will save your back. I did one coat of primer on the whole floor. I used the 123 Zinsser bulls eye primer. This was my first time using this primer and I am really happy with it! For the edges of the floor I used a 2inch paint brush. I edged and then painted the floors. In my opinion the first coat of primer even looked better than the vinyl squares.<br />
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Once the primer dried, about an hour and a half later it was time to start the first coat of black chalk paint. Almost everybody that I have seen paint their floors has used the Rustoleum chalk paint in charcoal. However, I am painting a huge surface and I would have had to pay a pretty penny for how much paint I would have needed. So I ventured out and went to Homedepot and ordered a gallon of black paint, and I decided to make my own chalk paint.<br />
Here's the recipe I used for the chalk paint:<br />
- 1/3 Cup Plaster of Paris<br />
- 1/3 Cup of water<br />
- 1 cups of the latex paint<br />
Mix the Plaster of Paris and water until the Plaster of Paris has dissolved, then add the latex paint and stir.<br />
I don't know why I haven't ever made my own chalk paint before, it is ridiculously easy.<br />
After I made the chalk paint (I doubled the recipe a couple times) I just edged the floors, and then rolled the paint on the floor. I don't know why I think it is so much fun to roll paint on floors, I just do!! After the chalk paint dried to the touch about an hour later I did a second coat.<br />
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Can can tell that some of the paint is still drying in the above picture, but I want to show you what it looked like after the second coat.<br />
After the black chalk paint completely dried it was time for the stenciling. This was by far the hardest part. Play music or listen to a pod cast or something during this part!<br />
I was thankful that the stencil I used from Michael's was 50% off because I bought it during their Labor Day sale. Score! So originally it was around $16, and I got it for $9. They have several different options to choose from.<br />
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I started stenciling the area from the living room to the dining room first because this is where most people will see the floor first so I wanted to make sure this part looked the best.<br />
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I didn't measure anything, I completely eyeballed everything. Basically, I just went for it! I knew that I wanted a worn look for the white stenciles so I started rolling the paint on in the middle of the stencil and gradually worked my way out pressing lighter so that I just got a distressed look. I love that every tile is different. If you look at real tile you will notice that every tile has a different look.<br />
The stencil I used was not the size of the vinyl tiles on the floor so when I was came across one of the tile lines I made sure to paint it solid white to sort of hide it.<br />
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I just worked my way down the line back and forth. I found that it was a lot easier and faster to just bed over and pick up the stencil and place it back down than it was to sit down and scoot along the floor.<br />
Once I had every full stencil squares done I let everything dry. Once the stenciled squares were dry I went back around the edges and folded the stencil over. For every stencil I used a little roller.<br />
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Once everything had dried it was time for the Polycrylic. I used Minwax water based Polycrylic in clear satin. I did two coats of this using this whole can. Those put the Polycrylic on I got a foam attachment from Walmart that I was able to attach my handle too. I start by pouring a line down the floor so I can start to sort of squeegee it onto the floor. <img alt="" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKXrn_nNi7RlUtJqPF-WJmzP2-wT7pl8E-c5x6Qwk_p1XO5c0TmjNRqmRydDsTywstAEER3ZxLz7qaVIO8yWmP7X2c3AL4RYsKT1XLnbtYv2DeE8GbHoC6gCfuV3d8qRGAiPTJYj4l31o/" width="480" /><img alt="" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcwf0Aho9OpBM3CAZ-U6SiCDcl7BHkSzZJi9E5REsDHNdYnO6OxmGzsKkvV3-JXCWyuWAdKl6sPLWAcn52nBHcMGWI9-plwXt5epuYHJEKttxSYLR8JWAL50Lh56S5FYDN65kW1KGy0Wg/" width="480" /><br />
The Polycrylic really brought the floor to life! I let the floor dry for 24 hours before I brought the furniture back into the room.<br />
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I was so happy to be finished with this project, and to see it come to life! I am so surprised at how much this new floor has brightened and updates my kitchen and dining room. Finally getting to move the furniture back into the room was so rewarding.<br />
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I hope this tutorial helps!<br />
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Thank you for stopping by, and saying hi,<br />
Adele<br />
<br />Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-45315741320867043712017-08-31T11:35:00.015-07:002017-09-01T12:50:17.698-07:00DIY Pumpkins with Revolution Performance Fabric-Hey friends! This morning I woke up to take the two puppies out and I was shocked at the crisp air that is already here. Fall is coming and I couldn't be more excited! Happy September 1st it's time to decorate for fall, and fall just sort of exploded all over my home. August was a great month, I am looking forward to what September has to offer. Fall decor can be really expensive and to be honest I don't have that much of it. I really wanted some more pumpkins to display. Have you guys seen those adorable fabric pumpkins floating all over Pinterest and Instagram, I decided to try it out and make a couple. There was a small learning curve, but once I figured it out it went smoothly. Now you can just call me the crazy pumpkin lady!
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What you will need to make a fabric pumpkin for this fall.<br />
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-a piece of fabric, I am using a fabric sample from Revolution Performance Fabric from their Foreshore fabric line.<br />
-some twine<br />
-some stuffing, I ended up grabbing an old pillow and cut out the stuffing.<br />
-some twigs so you can make a stem.<br />
Now it's time to make some beautiful pumpkins!<br />
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Lay your fabric out and place the stuffing in the middle of it.<br />
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Then bring all four corners up and make sure you have a firm hold on them.<br />
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Put the twig in between the four corners to make your stem.<br />
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Now wrap a long piece of twine around the four corners and twig and tie it off.<br />
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Now fold up one of the flaps that have a gap and pull down the twine and wrap it around the bottom of the pumpkin to the other side. Then wrap the twine once around the stem. Then do this step two more times to make sure all of the gaps are being held up by twine.<br />
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After you've completed the previous step them wrap the twine a couple times around the stem of the pumpkin. Then tie the end of the twine to one of the twine straps (pictured above). Then tuck the knot into the pumpkin to hide it.<br />
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And voila! You have a fabric pumpkin that you can now use for fall decor.<br />
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Today I also want to share more with you about this new company I've come across, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/revolutionperformancefabrics/">Revolution Performance Fabrics</a>. I found them through Instagram and have been super impressed. So of course I have to share the goodness with you guys!<br />
Revolution Performance Fabrics sent me a ton of their fabric samples. They have so many different fabric patterns. They are all equally beautiful, and unbelievably soft.<br />
I love one of their mottos for their company and fabrics, "because life happens" like this photo below. Worry not, they are stain resistant! Being a young momma that eases my mind so much.<br />
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Their are no chemicals added to these fabrics, and they are really easy to clean.<br />
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Isn't this chais just gorgeous! The fabric is super durable so they make perfect upholstery fabric.<br />
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How beautiful are these four chairs that have been upholstered in the Revolution Performance Fabric. The fabric is perfect for this room with all of the light coming in because their fabrics resist fading in the sun.<br />
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Here are a few more fabric colors they have available. They seriously have a ton of different patterns and colors. I would recommend going to their <a href="https://www.revolutionfabricsbytheyard.com/">website</a> to check them all out. The company leaves the smallest carbon footprint, and they are 100% made in the USA. If you are looking for fabric for pillows or curtains or fabric to upholster a piece of furniture this is the company for you!<br />
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I hope you all have a great day!!<br />
AdeleHome Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-30011076826044469292017-08-06T20:01:00.004-07:002017-08-06T20:11:38.506-07:00Vintage, Gold, Dream(y) Inspired Bedroom<p><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-B0Rf_YSHTAg/WYfaZIvycSI/AAAAAAAAKGc/OkgAmQc7dw4sOATzLiSB3ZCiVDaVNTf4QCHMYCw/%255BUNSET%255D" alt=""><br></p><p>I have been planning my little whipper snappers room for awhile. I was totally inspired by this gold vintage bed frame. One of our close friends was gracious enough to give it to us, can you believe that!? I was blown away by how sweet that was. Our friend had bought it when it was covered in rust and he refinished it in this beautiful inspiring gold. The second item that inspired me for this room was this dream pillow that I ordered from TjMaxx.com. So from those two items I just ran with what was already happening. <br></p>
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<p>Vintage, gold, dream(y). I ran across this comforter from Target for $5!! Does that ever happen at Target, it doesn't happen to me at least. So I knew it was fate and I was meant to get it for this dream room in the making. It was the perfect way to incorporate a little bit of black into the girly color scheme I already had made, it needed a good contrast. The comforter was just the thing! </p>
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<p>I know you all have seen book walls popping up everywhere, they really aren't a new thing, but when Joanna Gaines used one in her decor at the Silos it brought it back into style. I adore a good book wall so I had to use it in here and put my own spin on it. I found four paper back books from the thrift store. All in different sizes so I could have a variety in sizes when I put them up on the wall. Because of Winn Dixie was one of the books I found at the thrift store, it could not have been more perfect and special because I loved that book when I was a youngin'! Plus, at each chapter they had a really big number so that was a fun little touch I was able to incorporate. Then I just ripped the pages off from the books and then put them on the wall using. . . are you ready for the secret to a book wall . . . Duct tape. Okay, maybe it isn't a secret, but it works. Once I had ripped most of the pages out of the books it was pretty easy to put the now slim book on the wall. I tried to use duct tape for this, but it didn't work so I ended up using tiny little nails for the majority of the book, and then I folded over the book pages and duct taped those onto the inside of the book, that way it hid the nails. </p>
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<p>The folded book pages ended up being the perfect flower vases for the pink ranunculus, and white flowers. I also wanted to add some of the strawberry baskets I found, so I just nailed those up where I thought they looked the best at. For the little folded book pages I just used one of the sheets of pages I had ripped out of the book and folded it up and duct taped it. </p>
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<p>I am a true fan of repurposed side tables so when I found these two mini chairs for $3 a piece I snagged them up real quick (picture me throwing them in my cart and the legs sticking out everywhere, fun times.) They fit the space perfectly and I think they add another pop of vintage flare to the room. </p>
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<p>My favorite part about this whole project was when Amelia saw it, she absolutely loved it. She told me that she wanted to show al of her friends. How sweet is that, it made the whole process so worth it. She is all girl, and I love it!</p>
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<p>Anyways, I want to encourage you to step out of your decor comfort zone and try something new, and add your own flare to it! If you love it than that is all that matters. </p>
<p>Enjoy the process,<br></p>
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<p> Adele</p>
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Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-51692107814946727372017-02-16T21:24:00.000-08:002017-02-16T21:34:31.605-08:00The Beginning of Our Home Chronicles<br />
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When we first moved into this home I knew we had some interior design projects ahead of us. This house is very builder grade. What I mean by builder grade is that everything is very simple and plain jane. We searched and searched for the house that "sung" to us, but we never really found one. There weren't a ton of housing options and we really needed a home quickly. Noblesville (which is in Hamilton County), where we live now, is a suburb of Indianapolis and I just found out that this area is the number one growing county in the Country. That is crazy, can you even imagine. So we had a ton of competition in the summer when we were trying to find a home. Our realtor said that most homes he had sold he had gotten several offers for the home and people had to start bidding above the asking price. <br />
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Back to our story. We searched and searched for the "perfect" home, I mean to the point where I think our realtor was pretty sure we were never going to find one. We actually looked at this super cute farmhouse in the country that had a huge area for a garden and a chicken coop, and extra land. The poor house just needed a lot of work. More work then Shane or I could do. The house needed modern electricity, the well was dry, the foundation was off, it probably needed at-least 100k put into it. I was totally up for the challenge, but we really needed a home that we could live in right away.<br />
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So I started making a list of things I really wanted in our home. I knew I wanted a big kitchen, a large living room for hosting, a dining room, a bonus room, two bathrooms, and three bedrooms. We had looked at several homes that were "builder grade" that didn't have any charm to them and they didn't strike me as what I was looking for. We actually looked at the house we ended up buying the first couple days of our search, but I was still holding out for a house with some charm. <br />
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We finally found a home that met my criteria and it was in a gorgeous part of town and it actually had an adorable sun room attached to it, so we put a bid on it and started the paperwork and they accepted our offer. It was time for the house inspection and this is where our plan for this home all blew up. The inspection came back terrible!!! So many things were broken and not up to code, all of the windows in the house were broken in some way, the crawl space and the attic had mold, etc. Yikes! So we backed out of the house. This is when the discouragement started to sneak in, but we kept looking and we knew God had the perfect home for our family.<br />
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The search continued, and at this point I am really feeling bad for our realtor. A couple days later he took us to a home that I instantly had the feeling of this is "the one" so my hubby and I started getting so excited, our realtor is smiling and literally said, "I didn't think I would ever hear the words, I love this house, come out of your mouth." So we put an offer in and everything looked good our spirits were lifted and we were so excited. Until boom, we get a call that apparently there were a ton of back taxes on the home so we weren't going to get the loan. What!!! No way is this happening. Oh, and I forgot to mention that we were living with my In-laws this whole time. They were amazing and so kind to let us stay there, but we were ready to find our own home. <br />
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So we waited for a couple days to go by before we went to look at houses again. At this point I've cried, my hubby has cried, my mom cried for us, and we started thinking okay should we just buy an apartment for a little while. We hated this idea because we are not renters we love owning our home and we love having the freedom to change anything at anytime. <br />
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Thankfully our realtor said, "hey guys some new houses have come on the market lets go and look at them". So we agreed and we went to go and see some, but I really did not like any of them. During this whole process I was actually thinking about the layout of the home we ended up buying. The one we saw on the first couple days of house hunting. I had been thinking about how I loved how the house was set up and I think I could work with it and give it some character. I started to look at it as a blank space and not so much as a "builder grade" home. <br />
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So we put an offer on it and the third time was the charm because everything worked out perfectly. We fell in love with our home in Deer Path! It is a great neighborhood. We have a great park that has tennis courts, basketball courts, a gorgeous walking trail, and a pool. Our house has everything and more than I wanted. We have a huge living room, a bonus room, a big kitchen, a laundry room, a dining room, three bathrooms, three bedrooms, a fenced in yard, a two car garage, and a great entry way. We feel super blessed and we are so glad that we were patient and waited for the perfect home God blessed us with. <br />
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Now that we are finally settled in we have started working on some projects to give this home some character. <br />
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Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-45603181471295534822016-12-23T19:10:00.000-08:002016-12-23T20:13:47.640-08:00Deer Path Living Room Tips<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3-V_uhdUwGw/WF31yB8PwGI/AAAAAAAAJ34/v-eSlS8Qj5c/I/photo_270016.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div> <font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Well we have been living in our new home here in Indiana for about two and a half months. We have hosted two Thanksgivings here already and we are gearing up to host our first Christmas in just a couple days. We are so honored that our family would ask us to host. I feel way to young to be hosting, but I do my best and I really enjoy the process. I am so thankful we got a couple new chairs so people will actually have a place to sit, I know it's a novel idea. Seriously though we got a steal of a deal on these two Queen Anne chairs. And we just joined civilization again through the installation of Internet and TV. We didn't even have TV or internet in Booker so it has been awhile since we did have it. I have to admit I am loving having Internet, look, I am actually writing a blog which is all thinks to the Internet! </span></font><div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I finally have our living room all set up and ready to go. In here I strived to create a space where my family can relax and enjoy each other company, and also somewhere other people feel comfortable to just sit and hang out while drinking a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. Here is a three step decorating tips process I did to create a comfortable atmosphere.</span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">1) Our living room is actually quite huge at least for what I'm used to. So I knew I would have several different options for the layout of our furniture. This actually made it harder for me to picture where everything was going to go. Plus, we need a lot more furniture to fill the space so I had a hard time casting vision for the area. I decided I would just start with working with what I have. I kept trying to imagine the space I wanted which is good in the long run, but for the mean time it was driving me crazy because I couldn't get the room to look how I invisioned it. So I had to switch gears which led me to working with what I had. We still need more furniture but the two chairs we got really helped me start a layout. So start with laying out where you want your furniture to be. Feel free to move your furniture around a bunch to get a feel for the space and to start to see where everything works the best at. Usually when I plan an area I never end up with what I was thinking simply because I started playing with the furniture placement and ended up liking a piece better somewhere I didn't intend on it going. That is the beauty of decorating though, it should be fun! </span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_7C3VOho7bY/WF31ymNbLjI/AAAAAAAAJ38/f_Mb3DOi92Y/I/photo_123852.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KwJ4k46zW1Y/WF31zNuCt1I/AAAAAAAAJ4A/3J8h2KV9FU8/I/photo_476823.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DRf5MoGY82g/WF31z2zgwcI/AAAAAAAAJ4E/9ZqnFqoimEk/I/photo_219652.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2nqw5HMMIuk/WF310UGHv0I/AAAAAAAAJ4I/YY00z2bZ7Jk/I/photo_725396.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DAid9W-32pw/WF3103PvC6I/AAAAAAAAJ4M/iDtalwB4bxo/I/photo_429169.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Un0q_sw0Kmg/WF311XYpQGI/AAAAAAAAJ4Q/TrQXJa3e0PY/I/photo_205430.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">2) Once you have your layout all set up you can start to add some textures. I added a big jute rug that helped add a little interest to the space and since our living room is so big it helped to define the area. I also added throw blankets which are my favorite! I also use pillows a lot to add texture. One, because I love pillows, and the comfort they bring, and two because I think they are an affordable way to add some interest into a space. I interchange pillows a lot to bring some life to an area. I can't get enough pillows that have writing on them. They add so much character to a space. You can find pillows for cheap cheap cheap on Amazon, and they have some super cute ones. You can also find several pillow makers on Etsy. I have a couple pillow maker friends from Instagram who are very talented. If you are in the market for pillows definitely check them out, one of them is Allison @nest2impress and the other one is Dawna-Beth @chateau_parla_mer. Plus, pillows are a great way to try out different styles. You might want to start leaning towards a farmhouse style or a cottage style or a beachy style, I would suggest buying some pillow covers of the theme and keeping them in your home for a couple weeks to help determine if you really do like that style or if you get sick of it. Then if you are sick of it you can just change out the pillow cover and aren't out an arm and a leg. Simple as that. Pillows can also help to add color. I have been using pillows like crazy to help my living room embody pops of red, it has really brightened my home. Although, my neutral loving self is ready to have a peaceful color scheme again, but I am enjoying my Christmas decor as long as possible. </span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YOgeA5rb-mQ/WF311yAeHoI/AAAAAAAAJ4U/NLbwsCnD-qM/I/photo_228047.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pwujYxYyo-c/WF312T2r0TI/AAAAAAAAJ4Y/O-r2LtaIcEM/I/photo_844618.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jN1cjL4Mv_Q/WF313GtTGgI/AAAAAAAAJ4c/blKZM3PWnwE/I/photo_185388.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D7Iof_1hVfk/WF313gKNBwI/AAAAAAAAJ4g/oEMklX5Tb_Y/I/photo_426434.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-07uWEVR9nfE/WF314S2WlFI/AAAAAAAAJ4k/sVgOGl9L8Zs/I/photo_239087.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">3) Once I added some texture to the living room it was time to add some personality to it. By personality I mean extra pieces that really make me fall in love with the area. So I added our window pane front door. This door was actually the front door off of my hubby and I's first home we bought together. It is so special to us and it brings back all of those lovely memories we have from that home. A special memory that just came to mind was that Amelia started walking in that home. You are the one who has to live in your home and you see, and hopefully enjoy, your home everyday so make sure you add lots of touches to it that really make you get that feeling of home. This could come through color, certain decor pieces, pictures, candles, plants, antiques, furniture, etc. </span></font></div><div><br><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zPXfiPE_Tfw/WF314vBlFFI/AAAAAAAAJ4o/33z68_RUlBs/I/photo_673571.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t91Ph7xzV6c/WF315e0TlFI/AAAAAAAAJ4s/GMr1fNsX4Ao/I/photo_760847.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HASxJHBd3q4/WF315iB9ukI/AAAAAAAAJ4w/a1IzuFtcgSs/I/photo_663858.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t_UO1N182xw/WF316fcCp7I/AAAAAAAAJ40/lUB9TwdT1kM/I/photo_551393.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-E1RntAY9aaw/WF316y3A6_I/AAAAAAAAJ44/JBMODn3fEQU/I/photo_804716.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fyEtZde3NaY/WF317uZ3F8I/AAAAAAAAJ48/bUGpoyfGomw/I/photo_80906.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QK2VmOkFdiU/WF318P-dFJI/AAAAAAAAJ5A/tmBbRO2JyHA/I/photo_52915.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div></div><div> <br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xecwHAmrPGY/WF3183QrxLI/AAAAAAAAJ5E/reiuG-Lpww4/I/photo_434632.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">After I got the layout down, added some texture, and added some personality our living room finally started to feel like home. It was good timing because right after it was time to decorate for Christmas. Thankfully I had the base layout I could work off of. Then I pretty much went through these steps to bring the Christmas feel like life. My family enjoys our home and that is all that matters to me! I am looking for ward to hosting our family here for Christmas. There is nothing like hosting Thanksgiving and Christmas to really make your new house feel like a home. </span></font></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--2B5c78sLoo/WF319ojkhEI/AAAAAAAAJ5I/6yTxP1FzvFQ/I/photo_354813.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"> </div><div><br></div><div>Thank you Rae Dunn @readunnclay for featuring my little Evie all snuggled up on the couch, on your Instagram feed. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wv6Xw51mNeY/WF31-d0sRZI/AAAAAAAAJ5M/_Zj4HCV6rK0/I/photo_490676.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Thank you so much Jodie @jodiesdesignlife for being so sweet and featuring me on your feed. </div><div><br></div><div>It has been a fun week over on Instagram. Say hi to me if you stop by! Here's the link! </div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/">https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/</a><br></div></div><div><br></div><div><font face="Times"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas!! </span></font></div></div>Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-50787078683373041022016-12-03T08:02:00.000-08:002016-12-15T09:00:40.591-08:00JORD Wood WatchHappy Wednesday you guys!! I just got home from visiting my family back in Kansas so we could go wedding dress shopping for my little sister, Audrey. Mission accomplished because we found the most stunning dress. She is going to be the most gorgeous bride I have ever seen!! Now I am excited to get back to my smoochies, and get back to decorating our new home!<br><br><span id="goog_420495994"></span><span id="goog_420495995"></span><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RpXmzwh1wjU/WFLHTByuTWI/AAAAAAAAJw4/A_w_UmAhFZE/I/photo_572627.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>If you guys check in on my Instagram page, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/">https://www.instagram.com/homechronicles/</a> or Facebook page you know I am raving about my Emerald Frankie dark sandal wood watch from JORD. I have been able to wear and test out my watch for awhile now. It is the perfect accessory! I wear it everyday now. I haven't really been able to fully tell you guys why I love my watch so much, but I really want to because I feel it is worth it to share so you can know more about it and see if you want one for yourself. I know we have all been seeing them around on our favorite Instagrammers feeds like Becky over at @becky.cunningham.home I am so excited I have my own now and can tell you all about them. <br><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3DFMbLeilqg/WFLHTUPGfzI/AAAAAAAAJw8/dWtWIiW1BR4/I/photo_30694.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jW_A8VvRjDY/WFLHToDRxLI/AAAAAAAAJxA/ogPpdwds_4k/I/photo_708248.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6doXTEUQj_Q/WFLHT8nCqFI/AAAAAAAAJxE/aJz5JCaSOgU/I/photo_309874.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div>How beautiful is this packaging!? I love the wood box and the pillow. Everything is just so cute! It makes the perfect happy mail. </div><div><br></div>Let me tell you guys about this watch. The obvious place I have to start at is with its beauty. When I first heard it was a wood watch I was thinking just the wrist band was pretty much the only part with wood. When I got my watch I was amazed at the fact that it is pretty much completely wood! Isn't that awesome! Like 10% off it is not wood. You guys know how I love my woods! Wood decor is my favorite. So how could I not love an all wood accessory! Exactly, I can't, I love it! My watch is dark wood with an emerald face and gold accents! Pure gorgeousness! I was concerned at first that the wood would be heavy and just make the watch super uncomfortable and that it would just be trying to fall off all of the time, but when I first put the watch on I was so thankful that it is super light and I didn't even notice it was on my wrist. (Besides admiring how beautiful it is!)<br><br>Take a look for yourself!<br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zZU8-O-i6WE/WFLHUJs6v8I/AAAAAAAAJxI/DP7SLXatARE/I/photo_851714.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGjOwxygiQvpxFE01IUGc9P2t5b7JrdhiEJ21qbLd6sLkvwcTfxXtDmxpBixmr5V44bydr3TPoNcoTC9JLnAfy4hjc_u-l29NkHCv16dheqQeUPODDZ97oCKjT75XhCyQ1bMeQck1jLS8/I/photo_88409.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7t5CnzT43iw/WFLHUmdzyNI/AAAAAAAAJxQ/0MbWGpRwbPw/I/photo_196300.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div>JORD made ordering my watch super easy. The hardest part was figuring out which watch I wanted. They have several options. I loved the Emerald with the dark wood but I almost chose a lighter wood with a light green face. When I was going to place my order I was so lost on what size I needed. Thankfully they have a ruler you can print out to determine the perfect size. And it worked because mine fits perfectly.<br><br>The watches quality is impeccable. I am so impressed by it, and I love wearing it as arm candy. However, it is not only arm candy it is so handy to have the time right there! I was definitely that person that said, "why in the world do I need a watch when I have my cell phone". I didn't think I would use it. My oh my how I was wrong. Besides the fact that it is beautiful, I have used it so many times. It is so handy when my phone is lost in my purse or when I don't want to bring my phone somewhere, or when my phone is dead, and actually I even catch myself looking at my watch instead of my phone now. I mean it is just so convenient. The clock on it is so easy to read. It is nice and spacious so you don't have to squint your eyes to see the dials. There have been so many times people have grabbed my arm to admire my watch, I love it and I gladly show them! <div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NvU7JmzS9uo/WFLHVHI7hTI/AAAAAAAAJxU/d6xhdyWArAY/I/photo_885300.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>My Rae Dunn mug here says it all, "happy"<br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HxmN_6SIY6E/WFLHVSDfLNI/AAAAAAAAJxY/X8OvWtnC64w/I/photo_530521.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KMq7OCkWOds/WFLHVkkbTaI/AAAAAAAAJxc/57FLnWkshIs/I/photo_85457.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>When I was in the airport I used it so many times. Since I was carrying so much stuff having my JORD watch on my wrist really saved the day.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Kn5Xn6cxEB4/WFLHVyyaMlI/AAAAAAAAJxg/1iPsvLWBMYc/I/photo_887879.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M4D5AMmKFkM/WFLHWO0GRLI/AAAAAAAAJxk/ma_OnA6QF7o/I/photo_803560.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Now the only problem is that my husband keeps trying to steal it from me! Thankfully I have the solution to my problem because I am going to get him the men's matching watch that matches mine, and it will be the perfect Christmas gift! They have several different watches for women and for men.<br><br>You guys! I can't get over how much I love my Emerald frankie dark sandal wood watch from JORD Wood Watches! I love that it is all made out of wood!! If you haven't checked them out I highly recommend them! And here's the link to my specific watch. <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/series/frankie/dark-sandalwood-and-emerald/#homechronicles">http://www.woodwatches.com/series/frankie/dark-sandalwood-and-emerald/#homechronicles</a></div><div><br></div><div>Here's a link to see all of the watches available. They have men's watches, women's watches, and they are all very unique and cool!! <a href="http://www.woodwatches.com/#homechronicles">http://www.woodwatches.com/#homechronicles</a></div><div><br></div><div>This is a sponsored post, but all opinions are my own. </div>Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-42329359424077915482016-09-14T05:34:00.000-07:002016-12-15T08:48:41.744-08:00Fall Giveaway!! *CLOSED*<div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZgnuoVsfBegOBV2tnrOst6HjOJS_xw7r2BzNEbL1F1u76D8uKKYoIrJx1KOnGLAM9PWndgEO9TOESA1JP9jJ7WA-2IaAdC0lIH8gSgEkNo9vFJqIXWM-KabUJyWKyccFdcTSiGacSs4/I/photo_319234.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div>Fall decor is here, and I for one am loving it!!! There are so many cute things from signs, to pumpkins, to fabric pumpkins, to coffee mugs, to Pom Pom garlands, and more!! <div><br></div><div>I appreciate you guys so much! And to share my love for you I set up this fall giveaway! I am hosting it on Instagram so head on over to my Instagram <a href="http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles">http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles</a> and enter!! Today is the last day to enter! So make sure all of your friends know and have a chance to win some new fall decor! </div><div><br></div>Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-32203247915535848402016-08-22T06:00:00.000-07:002016-08-22T06:15:07.984-07:00Here Comes the Moving VanGuys this is crazy!! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you already know that we have sold out home and moved to Indiana! This whole process has been to much for me to process, but it has been so wonderful at the same time. <div><br></div><div>Shane accepted a position in youth ministry here in Indiana at Westfield Friends church. We came down here in June to interview for the job where they hired us on the spot! This whole process has been so smooth. Our home sold in three days, we had a bunch of help moving (both moving out of Booker and into Indiana). Everything has just been working out which we know can only be Gods provision. We truly feel blessed! The last step is finding a home in Westfield or a surrounding town. We are going house hunting today so I know we can put a check by that last step soon! </div><div><br></div><div>I can't wait to have our home here! But I feel like I need to up my home decor style here. Everything is so fancy here, I love it!! I feel like I am in the farm version of Scottsdale, it is perfection! By the way I am writing this posts at Einstein's Bros bagels. Just one of the many restaurants I missed while living "in the middle of know where!" And when I am done here I am going to go check out Home Goods and World Market! This is the life! Seriously guys, I feel so blessed. </div><div><br></div><div>I thought it would be fun if I share some of our photos from our first week here!! We have been living it up because we have been in denial of civilization for awhile. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>This home wasn't perfect but we invested a lot of time and money into it to make it ours, and we loved it. We were crazy buying a home five months before we moved. But we know we flipped this home so we can afford to buy a home here in Indiana. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CceqVIqvF0E/V7r6s7EvJTI/AAAAAAAAJno/uz8eGDnSdvs/I/photo_107953.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>There is a Shadeland here in Indiana. My family calls Shane and I Shadele because we are one! It was a special thing to see on the drive. <br><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlh7CsrV7BNyq_EMf7xfBfKBFzPyxste19N-UXUv_93ECCmL67xjy6rEibkf0IkcX410RNqdMtjrw3pcIrAbt_eLKuSBUtNb6LI9xFs1dSsDnNJvPlVhoGFBSXmrfPNlptLGswgWZ2JV8/I/photo_696179.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>We were cramped big time in the van with all three of us and the two dogs. We made it though! <br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bFvr3emWgQo/V7r6tWlbjmI/AAAAAAAAJnw/gGrP66NRxRQ/I/photo_614635.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-suj1Huu_By8/V7r6tnOoxcI/AAAAAAAAJn0/aZQuWFR4lik/I/photo_426069.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>I'm sharing this photo I just put on Instagram because I just saw not one but two awesome farmers markets here!! Eeeh!!!<br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-e6Obyc8ffi0/V7r6t2hea0I/AAAAAAAAJn4/M4rpCQjxge8/I/photo_270955.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Hello we need to start a new workout program because we have been eating quite a lot!</div><div><br></div><div>Einstein's!!! </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rqRL_Iwy14o/V7r6uGnstEI/AAAAAAAAJn8/7IZSYDfBzeE/I/photo_1836.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>This handsome guy loves to try sampler plates at new restaurants. This is Big Houffas a bbq joint. We will definitely go back there, it was amazing! And literally this restaurant is connected to an antique mall! Double bonus! You get your man happy with going to eat and when he has a full belly you say oh can we go check out the antiques!? It worked like a dream! </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oHqjNY4ScjI/V7r6uhsVACI/AAAAAAAAJoA/zNBykea_Bv4/I/photo_154475.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NVPrtEybtfo/V7r6u5Pe85I/AAAAAAAAJoE/050SD7xKVlI/I/photo_188450.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Amelia has been doing amazing! We have been commuting from Shane's parents house where we are living right now to Westfield which is an hour and fifteen minutes drive. She has been a trouper! Here we are at the realtors office. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NDHTnSLD73I/V7r6vMK425I/AAAAAAAAJoI/ldFexFFxFvk/I/photo_858289.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Cutie alert!! This is a different restaurant in downtown Noblesville (the town right next to Westfield) It is called the Copper Still and do I even have to say how amazing it was!! It was delicious! Their portions are huge! I think it would be a perfect spot to go to lunch at and split a meal with the hubbs! Plus there are a couple antique shops right next to it. I am hoping to check out the antique shops today! </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-thvsC3MTv38/V7r6vS_IiZI/AAAAAAAAJoM/M6HI5u69eOI/I/photo_498777.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QJpID35-nFQ/V7r6vo6Js-I/AAAAAAAAJoQ/t9NgMHDoUh0/I/photo_811410.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Do you see how happy he is right now!! I love it! <br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-abu_zHk0HsA/V7r6vlLKaAI/AAAAAAAAJoU/9qf25vKV3rw/I/photo_816418.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Pulled pork nachos appetizer. 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I can't wait to get to know everyone and to live here so we can go to lunch with people and start to make friends. </div><div><br></div><div>I hope you guys have a great day!<br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br></div>Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-50855454641580780052016-08-02T09:05:00.000-07:002016-08-07T19:06:51.417-07:00Instagram Photo RealHey guys! How exciting are the Olympics right now? I love watching the gymnastics and the volleyball sections! I feel so bad for the guy that broke his leg. I can't even imagine what he is feeling right now. On a completely different note I want to tell you guys that I have been loving Instagram lately. I love it way more then Facebookright now. I feel like Instagram actually gives my posts a fighting chance where as with Facebook I feel like selectively shares my posts. Instagram also has an amazing community! I'm serious these ladies and a few gentlemen are the most encouraging people I have ever met! I finally found my niche guys! You always read about other successful bloggers that talk about how they finally made it at blogging when they find their niche. And at the time when I was reading about it I didn't really understand what they were talking about until I experienced it. Home decor and home DIY's are my niche, and they are my favorite things to do!! Funny how that worked! I tried my hand at being a mommy blogger and I loved it I just never hit a stride with it. Now that I have been blogging about home decor I feel like I am getting a lot more movement. This is true especially on Instagram. Home decor is definitely my niche and I am loving it! That being said I still share things about being a mommy and a wife, but my main focus is now on being a homemaker. I am sharing this to encourage you guys if you are a blogger or an Instagramer, facebooker, or pinterester keep posting your stuff and maybe try out some different niches if you feel like you aren't moving at all, and I'm sure it will work out for you!! And also, keep loving posting blogs and posting on your social media. Consistency is the key! Since I've shared quite a bit about Instagram I wondered if you might let me share some of my favorite Instagram photos with you. Here is a link if you would like to follow my Instagram story or check out some more of my posts. I also announced some exciting news on my Instagram a couple days ago! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles">http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles</a> <div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yKP3C0UgJ7E/V6fpBbLrHfI/AAAAAAAAJl4/_PdXTWEMbVU/I/photo_633286.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5MIeQPN11y0/V6fpCL8HdyI/AAAAAAAAJl8/atWgSwuNGm0/I/photo_692140.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fFvDRg5oXf4/V6fpD7Gdy-I/AAAAAAAAJmA/cwqaYfyqGjo/I/photo_946900.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLcC8xnbo-O58UmlYl5ijImvBPzyYkZuBDndkBPyWywgq3eycIIqB0Wm9L5YZmt5hrF0mTugE8gCLUTcQn59KymsV__IWfek3_8ibUAj15Hw27ARsuBex1iYp7V1mhILF9TiNeiys5UQ8/I/photo_986870.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-91l9y5le9bQ/V6fpHX8XC_I/AAAAAAAAJmI/CTnZmKUcgvo/I/photo_156266.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-v6Qcsc_R4bI/V6fpIJ3NWqI/AAAAAAAAJmM/2XvhRaM1WDM/I/photo_866815.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tDrBcKwNH8w/V6fpI4nIsgI/AAAAAAAAJmQ/e3eorHy9Ac8/I/photo_718536.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CBjUaft62pE/V6fpJnnrqRI/AAAAAAAAJmU/27oHTv_TaxQ/I/photo_852217.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U8Ws43V_O4Y/V6fpKWUZMlI/AAAAAAAAJmc/0TA0pWHzfME/I/photo_862643.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Wzc11XDOyDc/V6fpNn2xniI/AAAAAAAAJmg/X6JY8_kmFbs/I/photo_109721.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lNq3cssdbf0/V6fpOpxRvZI/AAAAAAAAJmk/3sadOtXuLcM/I/photo_373578.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>There they are! I would love it if you guys hopped over to my Instagram account and told me hi! Let me know you are there from my blog! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles">http://www.instagram.com/homechronicles</a></div><br><br> <br></div><br><br> <br></div></div>Home Chronicles Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04978069733719448609noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8110685657157032261.post-52357268329563409402016-07-23T12:37:00.000-07:002016-07-23T12:37:52.592-07:00DIY Burlap Flower<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For my birthday I really wanted to get to go to the Antique Mall in Wichita. It is about four hours away from us, but we were already going to Wichita in late November so Shane was so nice to let me go on our way home while he waited in the car with Amelia. Thanks babe! It was amazing! And I found some really great finds! For example, I found this adorable burlap flower wreath. I fell in love with it right away. I really like the burlap flower in the white burlap, and this was my first time seeing such delicate leaves, and then of course the fact that it is a wreath, it couldn't be any better! I originally thought it would be perfect in Amelia's room in her collage above her bed, but then I started enhancing the collage in my bedroom. So I tried it in there and it stuck: I love it! But now I am going to have to make one for Amelia's room, so first things first. I needed to learn how to make the burlap flower. It is actually fairly simple. There are quite a few steps but once you make one flower you can do it in your sleep. </div>
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Start with making your burlap stiff/flexible. Once it is flexible it is easier to cut the flowers out. It is also a necessity for when you go to bend the flower petals back. So, to make the burlap stiff you can either modge podge all over it or you can just mix some Elmer's glue with water to make a paste so you paint it all over your burlap. Then let it dry.</div>
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While it is drying go ahead and make your stencil. You can probably find one online, but I wanted to make my own. So I used this embroidery circle to help make sure my petals weren't too far off from each other. I made a six petal flower.</div>
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Then put hot glue onto the petal that you cut the top off of and then put the petal on the right onto the petal with the hot glue. </div>
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Now take the end of your paint brush and wrap it around the petals to fold them back. Do it to every petal on all of the flowers.</div>
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You should have four flowers that look like this. Aren't they cute!</div>
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Put the second flower onto the first flower. Try the flower a couple of ways to find the right fit. Once you find the right fit go ahead and glue it together.</div>
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Add your third flower and do the same thing. Try it a couple ways to find the best fit, and then glue it.</div>
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And add your fourth flower. Find the best fit, and then glue it down. And vuala you have the perfect burlap flower!!</div>
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