tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17838109571100618952024-03-13T20:58:48.603-07:00Designing Dreams on a DimeHome is where the heart is. Designing a beautiful home & garden makes my heart sing. It is my passion. With creativity and style I am gracefully fulfilling my dream of having a comfortable, elegant, family-friendly home on a budget. Join me as I design dreams on a dime in our home & garden. As a Design Consultant allow me to help you realize your design dreams. Designing Dreams on a Dime LLC specializes in interior décor and landscape design.Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-1742551668402962712018-01-12T10:53:00.001-08:002018-01-12T10:53:36.173-08:00Updated Bookshelves SW Oceanside <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Introducing Sherwin Williams 2018 Color of the Year and Color of the Month - January 2018 <b>Oceanside SW 6496</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Adding a pop of color is just what these old solid oak bookshelves needed. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The pillow and flowerpot were my inspiration pieces.</span> The </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Better Homes & Gardens </span>flowerpot was found a few years ago on clearance at Walmart. The sweater pillow is made from an old turtleneck sweater that I no longer wear. For a few years I searched for the perfect teal color and as soon as Sherwin Williams announced the 2018 color of the year, I knew I had found exactly what I'd been searching for.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To make the details stand out, I added a charcoal grey glaze over the </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Oceanside in</span> medium luster. The hardware stayed the same and looks much more elegant against the teal. Mirrors were custom cut to fit in the back of the bookshelves. This allows more light to bounce around the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I encourage you to be bold in 2018. Try something that makes your friends and family question your choice. Many people were shouting NO, don't do it. After the shelves were finished I have have heard, 'you were right', 'glad you painted them', 'the room looks bigger now'... so happy that I chose Oceanside!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Our mudroom/laundry room gets A LOT of foot traffic! Especially now that we are a family of six. Lots of coats, boots, backpacks, purses, mail, laundry, etc. This space is quite small and we eyed the possibility of expanding into a cluttered/useless corner of the garage for years. The laundry room connects the house & garage and it is on the same cement slab as the garage &<a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2017/12/modern-glam-powder-room-renovation.html" target="_blank"> powder room</a>.</span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We were able to push the wall back 4.5'. Originally the room stopped just beyond the floor vent. We were able to add ~20 square feet. </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The door on the right opens to the garage. </span></span> As with all renovations, It was not as simple as tearing down a wall and resurfacing to make it pretty again. Once we tore everything apart we realized that the closet was on one floating slab of concrete, the garage addition was on another and the laundry room was a few inches higher. YIKES! This confirmed our need for help with the floor. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our main level powder room is TINY. It is smaller than some coat closets. Someone even joked that it is convenient to be able to wash your hands while still sitting on the toilet! This 'water closet' is seen and used by guests and I wanted to step up the style. I took this space from Country (literally apples on the wallpaper) to modern glam.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Originally, I considered installing a pedestal sink, but when I found this corner sink & matching corner medicine cabinet from the Home Depot's Home Decorator Collection I was sold on the extra storage and beautiful color - Sea Glass. The crystal chandelier was also purchased at Home Depot - my husband rewired from the original off-center, over the mirror light bar to this beauty. It's sparkly goodness inspired me to switch the oil rubbed bronze hardware that came on the vanity pieces to crystal and chrome knobs. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When the light turns on, the exhaust fan automatically turns on. It was a marigold color plastic fan that sounded like a Boeing 757 taking off. I cleaned years of dust and dirt buildup from the inside components & painted it to match the ceiling - SW Festoon Aqua. Good as new, if not better because it blends in (a new fan would have been white and I wouldn't have considered painting it) PLUS it was FREE. It was the only item to survive this renovation - toilet paper holder & hand towel hook were even updated. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Too much clutter and too much red against the neutral everything. Goals - expose hardwood floor, removed faux beams, replace painted paneling with drywall. Add lighting and more elegant details.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Demo Day One - carpet removed. The floor is GORGEOUS - white oak with peg details. Why did we wait 8 years to do this? Also removed ceiling beams and tore out paneling.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Once the paneling was down we discovered a niche in the wall underneath the stairway landing. We decided to create a built in entertainment center and to hang our television above it. My husband did a wonderful job wiring all of the components into this niche. He also ran wires for surround sound and for speakers on the back porch! Right now we are waiting for our doors to be built by a local cabinet maker. They will be made of oak and stained dark to match the floor and mantle. They will have a oil rubbed bronze, stamped metal insert so that remote controls can operate through the doors. I'll be sure to add pictures when the doors and trim details are completed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Drywall is installed, mudded and sanded. At this dusty point we were ready to be DONE. Such a mess to live through. Additionally our son became mobile and was ready to explore. He had enough with being confined to the front living room and his bedroom. Let the painting begin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Clary Sage by Sherwin Williams is the color I chose for the walls. It is a very calming, interesting color. Sometimes it looks gray, green, and even bluish- green depending on the lighting. This picture below is right after the walls were painted and before the floors were refinished.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Floors are refinished and floor moldings, door trim and crown molding is installed. All trim is painted in semi-gloss Alabaster by Sherwin Williams. Very nice creamy white color. We chose thicker trim in an attempt to add more character into our colonial. My husband did an excellent job on the trim. So great that I already have visions for other rooms on the main level. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The TV is on a swivel mount so we can rotate it toward the couch for movies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Someday when our four kiddos are bigger we may need more seats with a beautiful sectional sofa like this </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/living-room-furniture/sectional-sofas/landsbury-99-inch-upholstered-two-piece-sectional-in-theater-gunsmoke/" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: black; color: white;">upholstered two-piece 99" sofa from Arhaus</span><span style="background-color: black;"> </span></a></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, but for now we moved the two golden loveseat couches from this room into our formal living room and brought in this taupe color, full size couch. Free, fresh look with our own furniture! The rolled arms on this couch match the new recliner(s). </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The leather recliner shown has a match on order and should be delivered soon (10 weeks is a long time to wait for a new chair). It will be worth the wait. The leather is super soft to touch and the nail head details are what won me over. The ottoman was purchased at Homegoods. A perfect solution since it coordinates with the recliners and my husband wanted a vintage looking trunk in front of the couch. This has the look we were after, but soft edges for our toddler. It also provides plenty of storage for toys! The shag rug from Costco is very soft and comfortable. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Can you believe these curtains? They match the wall color PERFECTLY. These are very nice, quality curtain panels from Bed, Bath and Beyond. They have hidden tabs in the back, but I chose to suspend them from curtain rings to give them a few inches of additional length. These wooden rods were brought back from the original room. I am super happy with how these curtains add a soft, elegant look to the room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We plan to decorate this room in a Detroit theme. It will come together soon. Stay tuned for the details. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Be sure to stop back to see the powder room & laundry/mudroom updates, too. You won't want to miss it!</span></div>
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<br />Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-75123423333431301332016-11-23T10:27:00.003-08:002016-11-23T10:27:45.142-08:00Mirror on the Front Porch<span style="font-family: "arial";">Decorating my front porch seasonally is a lot of fun! This year I added a mirror. It reflects the entire porch and adds a whole new dimension to the boring brick wall. This mirror was a curbside find. The stained finish had a water spot on it so I sanded it down and spray painted it black. It probably took ten minutes total. I like that it looks like a craftsman window & coordinates with the black distressed bench.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This wooden chair was another curbside find. It started out half white and half red. When I got my hands on it, I painted it bubblegum pink for my daughter's room. Now that we are reworking her room into a tween space, the pink is out (literally out the front door!) Inspired by the doormat and by the green and teal in this pretty flowerpot, I painted it "Crocodile Smile" - a free sample of Valspar paint that I had. I like how it turned out, I just would like more contrast. My hope is to someday replace the grey vertical siding with stacked stone. Stay tuned (lots of other projects to finish first)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last Fall, our family was blessed with the birth of the sweetest little boy - Ethan Gregory. It has been so much fun transforming this little nursery for him. It took me six months to finish decorating it and another four months to blog about it! The room started out as a toy room. His three big sisters reluctantly moved their toys into their bedrooms to make space. This room evolved from pink and green to a nautical navy, grey and cream, 100% boy bedroom. Climb aboard with me and check out the details:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The giant E initial on the door welcomes you in and strongly hints at the nautical theme. The large wooden letter is from Hobby Lobby. A local map is attached with rubber cement and mod podge on top to seal it. The navy and white stripe detail is scrapbook paper with rope trim glued onto each side. The 3-dimensional anchor is made of cardboard and spray painted red. The same rope trim is tied on. The circle on the bottom is a nautical compass rose with rope edging. E's sisters have initials on their bedroom doors depicting their bedroom themes too. A, O, & E (looks like oversized apartment addresses)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In this transformation, the walls, carpet, Ikea book shelves, chalkboard, and curtain rods stayed the same. New chevron curtains were on clearance at Bed, Bath and Beyond. I bought four panels. Two for the window and two to replace the closet door. More on that later. For the window, I purchased blackout liners at Lowes. I didn't even know about this product until I checked into it. They help to block out light and insulate the window. These liners simply hook onto the top of the curtains. Much easier and more effective than sewing in liners! Chair and ottoman from Target, pillow Bed, Bath and Beyond.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Above: Wooden anchor - Kohl's, Frame - custom made by my dad - Winter sailboat picture snapped while in Chicago on vacation, Lighthouse - antique store </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Below: Ikea light (temporary until we install ceiling light fixture), Globe - thrift store find, Lanterns - antique store finds, Ship wheel - Hobby Lobby clearance</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This little drum table was found in our basement under a heavy tablecloth when we moved into this house. The legs were wobbly and the top had water damage. I repaired the table as best as I could. For the finish I mixed a few different colors of paint that I already had to create this orange-red color. To distress it, I used a dark grey glaze. For the tabletop I cut a map into a circle and placed it under a piece of glass. The map is not glued down. I like how the paint brings out the details & it also coordinates well with the crib and armoire, which are walnut.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The tied back curtain below is on the closet in place of the door. The door didn't have room to swing out because of the large furniture in a small space. The rope tie back is from Bed, Bath and Beyond and the nautical cleat is from Ace Hardware. Rope hooks on driftwood are from Marshall's/Homegoods.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The chalkboard was painted onto the wall with white paint bordering it. The anchor hooks were the first nautical thing I bought for this room. I found them at an eclectic little shop in New Orleans while on vacation. I was so excited about them! Fast forward to now and they sell the same hooks at Kohl's, go figure! The oar is from Marshall's/Homegoods, picture frames from Kohl's (still need to add my favorite pictures).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Combining jute rope from Home Depot, hot glue and an inexpensive wall clock from Dollar General results in a nice textured addition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span>Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-67904495964807378832014-11-25T20:26:00.001-08:002014-11-26T05:17:55.177-08:00Thanksgiving Tablescape<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is Thanksgiving Eve! The bird is slowly thawing, the groceries have been purchased, the table is set and the house is shiny & clean, finally it is time to start baking. All of these preparations make me wonder if the Pilgrims and Indians made such a fuss over their feast? I pray that all of your Thanksgiving celebrations will be simply blessed and that you'll be surrounded by loved ones. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In place of a table runner I used three mirrors & since the table is so long I made 3 center pieces with varying heights, textures, and coordinating colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The only item purchased for this table setting was this bouquet of fresh flowers from Costco.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Candied fruits add color to each table setting. The monogrammed napkins were made by my parents and they look so pretty with our Lenox china.</span></div>
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Let us <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-15457C" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-15457C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>come into his presence with <b>thanksgiving</b>;</div>
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For the <span class="small-caps" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> is <span class="crossreference" data-cr="#cen-ESV-15458E" data-link="(<a href="#cen-ESV-15458E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 0.625em; line-height: 22px; position: relative; top: 0px; vertical-align: top;"></span>a great God,</div>
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Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-17805601262308709812014-11-18T11:41:00.001-08:002014-11-18T11:41:30.723-08:00Color on the Ceiling<br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our kitchen is neutral. It is creamy and taupe and classically safe in every aspect. I like it that way, but when our ceiling needed to be painted due to a leaky shower, I decided to get creative and splash some color up above. I chose Sherwin William's Festoon Aqua SW 0019.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After - Shows how the warm aqua color warms up the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The aqua color was inspired by a hint of it in the curtains as well as some pretty accessories that I have been collecting </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I plan to add aqua to the back of the glass front cabinet and I am still deciding whether to splash the walls on each side of the windows with aqua. Thoughts?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Adding color to the ceiling has added warmth. It does not make the room feel dark or closed in. One of my daughter's have requested that I add some clouds and a sunshine as it looks like the sky. Come on over for a cup of coffee. Pictures don't capture the exact color or excitement that this adds to the space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Happy first day of Spring! This painting was a souvenir from a trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. It reminds me of warmth and sunshine. Just what we need for the first day of SPRING! I brought it back upstairs today (it winters in the basement during the off season).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever paid to have a photo or artwork custom matted and framed? It is unbelievably expensive! Two years ago my husband surprised me with two Renoir Etchings! They are absolutely beautiful. He said he spent more on the framing and matting than on the authentic Etchings! I personally have not paid to have anything framed and matted, I have always done it myself. It may not be as fancy and I don't have the equipment to bevel the edge of the matting, but I am okay with that! My wallet is more full because I do it myself.</span></div>
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Today I am working on a quick and inexpensive project to restore these two framed watercolor/pen & ink prints from the thrift store:</div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I disassembled the frames & washed </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">the filthy glass really well on both sides so the art can be seen.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then I ironed the prints. Yes, I literally ironed the paper between sheets of paper towel so I didn't burn them. It worked well to flatten them.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finally I cut a double mat which covers up the water stain in the corner & brings out the colors in the art.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To cut mat board I use a metal ruler, exacto blade and a cutting mat. Starting with a rectangle the exact size as the artwork I decide on the width of the mat I would like. This is a valuable skill I am thankful I learned in college. Matting artwork and all things rubber cement - Haha! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Someday I plan to visit Venice, Italy, but until then I can dream about it as I enjoy these beauties on my bedroom wall. This entire project cost less than $12.00. The framed art cost $5.99 each and I already had the mat board in my stash. I'll update this post when when I hang them. I am still debating between two spots - on red walls or cream color? Either way they will go in our master bedroom.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although the first day of Spring didn't get warmer than 30* in Michigan and the snow flurries were still flying, it didn't stop us from enjoying free ice cream cones at Dairy Queen!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A mudroom/laundry room can never have enough hooks and storage. With kids even if there are lots of hooks they <strike>often</strike> always throw their coats and backpacks on the floor. My fingers crossed, wishful remedy - a cute coat rack that is hung within their reach.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Primed wall, applied pre-pasted, paintable bead board wallpaper <span style="font-size: x-small;">(from Lowes)</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Added a wide trim piece and small ledge. Details were added with a router & the trim and wallpaper were painted with the same color as the existing doors and trim in the laundry room<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Behr primer/paint <i>Ivory Beige</i> color)</span>:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The hooks have proved functional and after several months I have finally tackled the blank wall space above. The combination of framed family pictures and children's artwork combine perfectly in this space. The vertical interest makes this small room feel larger. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This gallery wall cost $25 for the Lifestyle frames from Michael's (including the matting) and $10 for the picture printing (Costco). I already had two 11 x 14 frames and the oval frame. I love the layered look of the oval frame overlapping the 11 x 14 frames. It makes for an interesting focal point!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Construction Execution:</b> Huge THANK YOU to my Dad who perfectly executed my vision on this project! He made the shelf/coat rack for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(1) Picked up this vintage blue watering can planter from the thrift store. I cannot wait to fill this with beautiful flowers. Hardest decision will be figuring out if it belongs on the front porch or back porch!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(2) Started saving used coffee grounds in a container. Usually we add the filter and all to the compost bin, but I like to sprinkle the coffee grounds around my hydrangeas</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">:</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last year the coffee grounds changed the PH of the soil around the Hydrangeas and turned the flowers from light pink to a gorgeous blue/purple.The plants were also healthier than ever before:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(3) Saving eggshells which will add calcium to the soil and also deter slugs and Japanese beetles. I have been rinsing out the egg shells and keeping them in a closed container.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(4) Save your large plastic produce containers. Any size will do, but I like these super sized ones. I use these to start seedlings. They have built in drainage and become a miniature green house. I line the bottom of each container with coffee filters and then add quality potting soil and seeds. I use a Sharpie marker to label the type of plant and sun conditions on the lid. Once they are all planted I put a board across my kids wagon and roll them into the sun during warm days. Be sure to take the lids off in the sun or your plants may fry up! During chilly nights I close up the lids, roll them into the garage and cover them with a thick blanket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">(6) As I wait for the snow to melt and for gardening season to begin I am staying busy by designing gardens as well as working on projects inside our home. Stop back soon to see the fun I've been having! Happy prepping.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Speaking of unexpectedness, I just finished reading the novel "Widow of the South" by Robert Hicks. Typically I am not an avid reader and I have never been interested in reading about the gory details of the Civil War. However, while we were vacationing in Tennessee a few weeks ago we took a wrong turn on our way to downtown Franklin and we stumbled upon the Carnton Plantation. A beautiful Antebellum plantation. I was curious to see the beautiful architecture and decorations inside, so we took a guided tour. This hour long tour changed me. It painted a picture of the Civil War that I have never before been able to imagine or grasp the details of.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This gorgeous home was the plantation of John and Carrie McGavock. They were very wealthy and on November 30, 1864 the bloodiest five hours of the Civil War were fought on their land and their lovely home became a field hospital where they performed amputations and procedures in an attempt to spare lives. The lady of the house, Carrie teamed up with two doctors. She cut up her fancy linens to make bandages, served food and drinks, and most importantly calmed the boys in a motherly fashion. Every room in her house was full of injured Confederate soldiers and there were nearly 9,500 Confederate and Union soldiers dead outside. The floors are still stained with blood today, 150 years later, which is incredibly heartbreaking to see. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In Michigan as we continue to dodge potholes and move forward through the final weeks of a record-breaking, brutally cold and snowy winter, I look forward to warm sunshine, Spring blossoms, and smoother roads. Tomorrow is never promised, but we must take comfort in the hope that we will navigate through the potholes being stronger on the other side. Carrie McGavock to me is a symbol of bravery and compassion even throughout her darkest days and I felt compelled to share her story of strength and courage with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Unbelievable before and after. Click <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2013/03/dream-driveway-and-luxurious-landscaping.html"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">here</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana;"> to see project</span> details.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Designing Dreams will be provide clients with scaled plans, sections, perspective drawings, as well as colorful renderings and photos to communicate the design vision from designer to client and/or landscape professional. Native plants will be chosen based on zoning and unique planting conditions for your property (sun/shade, soil conditions, etc). The style of architecture and neighborhood restrictions will be noted to create a seamless landscape. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I charge $25.00 per hour and will be as involved as you would like me to be. Beyond visualizing and drawing out the plans, I will see the project through from start to finish and be as hands-on as you would like. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is my ultimate goal to offer affordable design choices without compromising style or quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">* <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/01/color-consultation-design-service.html">Color Consultation</a> and <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/02/interior-decorating-services.html">Interior Decorating</a> services also available. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Designer: Sheri Ohly, <span style="font-size: x-small;">Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Illustration, LTU</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Phone: (248) 505-3673</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:sherilynnohly@yahoo.com"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">sherilynnohly@yahoo.com</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Designing Dreams on a Dime offers a broad spectrum of assistance in helping to achieve the look that you desire in your home. Each project is unique and every client has different needs and goals. I will do my best to go above and beyond your expectations in achieving whatever design goals you may have. Listed below are examples of my expertise: </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><u><strong><br /></strong></u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Visualizing</strong>: Communicate design ideas through Sketches, Plans, Renderings, Digital Design Boards, and Photographs. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Choosing Finishes</strong>: Flooring, Wall Coverings, Cabinetry, Light Fixtures, etc.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Furniture</strong>: Choosing new, Refurbishing, Refinishing, Rearranging, Custom</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Window Treatments</strong>: Hardware, Curtains, Blinds, Custom Creations </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Home Staging</strong>: Rearranging using your items, New, or a Combination</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Accessorizing</strong>: Artwork, Displays, Framing & Matting</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Organizing</strong>: Everything in its place and a place for everything</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;"><strong>Customizing</strong>: Adding details to make your space uniquely beautiful</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">To see more completed interior décor projects by Designing Dreams click <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2013/10/highlights-of-our-home-renovations.html">here</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I charge $25.00 per hour and will be as involved as you would like me to be. Beyond visualizing and drawing out the plans, I will see the project through from start to finish and be as hands-on as you would like. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana;">It is my ultimate goal to offer affordable design choices without compromising style or quality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">* <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/01/color-consultation-design-service.html">Color Consultation</a> and <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/02/landscape-design-service.html">Landscape Design</a> services also available. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Designer: Sheri Ohly, <span style="font-size: x-small;">Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Illustration, LTU</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Phone: (248) 505-3673</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:sherilynnohly@yahoo.com"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">sherilynnohly@yahoo.com</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When you choose to hire Sheri of Designing Dreams on a Dime as a Color Consultant, you are bringing in a designer eye with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Illustration. Her knowledge and experience with color will make choosing colors much less stressful. The Color Consultation will take place in your home where the lighting will reflect appropriately. The size of the room(s), orientation of the home, flow, and existing furniture and other finishes will be considered. Thousands of colors will be narrowed down to the perfect combinations that will richly enhance your space(s). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Color Consultations are encouraged, but not limited to those who are changing the décor of their existing home, purchasing a home in need of a transformation to suit their style, or new construction. Experience in interior and exterior color selections.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"> *<a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/02/interior-decorating-services.html">Interior Décor</a> and<a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2014/02/landscape-design-service.html"> Landscape Design</a> available. Inquire for more information.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thankfully my Mother-in-law is hosting Thanksgiving dinner and we are having the meal on Friday Evening for eighteen people. I began to prepare the dining room a week early because otherwise I would not have time for that. I will be busy cleaning, cooking and most importantly visiting so I wanted to be sure to have a nice Autumn table setting done in advance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">The center piece extends from end to end and begins with a layer of square mirror tiles (six total) over an ivory tablecloth. Silk leaf garland, candied fruit and pumpkins add color and texture around flickering candles. The reflections of the chandelier and candles creates a warm and relaxing feeling.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We're ready to light the candles, add silverware, delicious food & beverages, and chattering, smiling faces around this table scape.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pantry doors have come a long way, baby! These doors had nothing of interest when we moved in. They were plain, flat doors painted white with brass knobs. Since our kitchen has 4 doors it was important to make them more exciting. I changed the knobs to an oil rubbed bronze, painted them a creamier white color (matched to the cabinet color), and added trim to make them look like raised panel doors. I had my dad help with this project. My husband made a remark that still comes up regarding this project. He cleverly dubbed this a "waste of time, waste of money". In the end he cannot believe how much it added to the kitchen and he now agrees that it was not a waste of time or a waste of money. The overall cost was around $150 for the knobs, wooden trim, paint, and glaze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a few years we had all of the doors painted the same way. My oldest daughter, in the picture below had the idea of adding the carved wood appliques. I found these at Home Depot for around $5.00 each. I had one here for another project and she held it up to the pantry door and insisted that I get another one and add them. Smart girl! I love how it makes these two pantry doors stand out in comparison to the other 2 entry/exit doors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wooden appliques were first painted and then antiqued using glaze tinted with the wall paint color. The raised panel trim was also antiqued. I attached them using liquid nail and one small finishing nail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am starting a new blog segment called <strong>Quick Switch</strong>: To spice things up and create a change of scenery at home I am always making quick switches. This can involve putting items I already have in a new space or adding something new. I am the queen of re purposing! It is all about keeping things fresh even if it is only for your own enjoyment. This is simple to do by changing furniture & accessories around, decorating for the seasons, or by adding a new item to add interest. Transforming an item you already have can freshen things too. I am constantly tinkering with things: painting, sewing, embellishing, etc. Just when I seem content I find a fabulous furniture piece or beautiful object to re-work into our home (typically these items are free or very inexpensive). This hobby of mine drives my husband insane, but I enjoy the hunt! He is sick of the junk, but once I finish each project he is secretly happy that he put up with my random collections and my wet paint brushes in the fridge... at least I think he is happy? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This quick switch was inspired by a collection of Wedgwood Cathedral plates I found at an antique store. At first I walked away loving them, but thinking I didn't have a place for them. I looked them up online to see if there was a better price for them and found that the $48.00 price for 6 plates was very good since they were going for $15.00 each online. I returned and bought the plates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Once I brought the plates home I decided to hang them in the family room in a space that had previously not had much attention. The plates didn't pop off the walls because they blended in with the paint color. I pulled out a gallon of leftover dining room paint and it instantly became an accent wall and warms up the space. It is a subtle change, but just enough to make the plates pop!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The white soup bowl on the left was bought at a thrift store $3.00 (3 piece set) and all of the other objects were items I already had. Longaberger pottery pitcher, Willow Tree family figurines and a family photo printed in sepia tones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">A leather reading chair was brought in from the front living room, which gives that room a quick switch too. We are freshened up for Fall! </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Refreshed Family room is warm and cozy for Fall and Winter. This quick switch was done in one day while my girls were at school. Simple, quick, affordable, and beautiful. What changes have you made to revitalize your space(s)?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a lot of fun to dress up and transform into another character! Our girls (with my help) start planning out their costumes way before October is in sight. Birthday themes and trick-or-treating costumes are popular topics at our house.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2014 - DIY Heroines: Wonder Woman, Bat Girl, Super Girl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2013 - Singer/Rockstar and Twin Hula Girl Costumes</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2012 - Ladybug Girl, Butterfly Girl, and Dragonfly Girl</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2011 - Homemade/DIY Crayola Crayon Costume <span style="font-size: x-small;">(made of Felt Fabric & hot glue)</span></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvX2GMwoQLBbmaHAFuDCx7VHBVyLZ5QYjUCPl74aUiDtBTSC54NgiNR5eWcPswQ_P3NX3jUpR9_Cjh9mJQP-sweBPDWfmJbQmx105JtkFRQmpr-pRYIKEa1yjfwqCAAxAuE7MfdIvtDU/s1600/IMG_0161.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvX2GMwoQLBbmaHAFuDCx7VHBVyLZ5QYjUCPl74aUiDtBTSC54NgiNR5eWcPswQ_P3NX3jUpR9_Cjh9mJQP-sweBPDWfmJbQmx105JtkFRQmpr-pRYIKEa1yjfwqCAAxAuE7MfdIvtDU/s640/IMG_0161.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2010 - Fairies (DIY Tutu's and wands)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2009 - Wizard of Oz</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2008 - Cinderella and Twin Pumpkins</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2007 - Giraffe</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">2006 - Little Lamb</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">And It Was Good</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><em>"I think this is what hooks one to gardening:</em> It is the closest one can become to being present at creation" </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span> <span style="font-family: Verdana;">When I began to garden I intensely researched and studied as much as I possibly could. The more I dug in the dirt and became hands on, gardening became less of a challenging chore and more of a relaxing, rewarding hobby. Watching a seedling form into a beautiful plant is an exciting event. However, in my opinion, it cannot compare to the births of my children. If you are a parent, you are a witness of this great joy. Both events are similarly breathtaking and beautifully display Creation all the same.</span></div>
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<strong><u><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All Things Bright and Beautiful</span></u></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All things bright and beautiful,<br /> All creatures great and small,<br /> All things wise and wonderful,<br /> The Lord God made them all.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each little flower that opens,<br /> Each little bird that sings,<br /> He made their glowing colors,<br /> He made their tiny wings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> He gave us eyes to see them,<br /> And lips that we might tell,<br /> How great is God Almighty,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Perennial Garden (Part Shade) - Sundrops, Spirea, Iris, Ferns, Moon Flower, Stella De Oro Day Lilies, Dianthus, and Hens and Chicks</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Bright pink Dianthus, Lt. Purple Balloon Flower, Knockout roses, Daylily and Sundrops, Hosta, Blue Salvia, Knock-out Roses</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hydrangea (Purple flowers turned from pink after blending spent coffee grounds into the soil to change the acidity It started out the same color as the pink hydrangea shown)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Looking through Spring & Summer pictures has me excited about watching it all over again a few months from now. First we will be busy raking and watching as the gardens become covered in blankets of snow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Stay cozy as we anticipate another season. my friends!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">~Thanks for stopping by~</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Planning</strong> <strong>a Michigan perennial garden</strong> - Make 3 distinct layers on a drawing to create equal areas of interest throughout each season. One layer mapping out Spring bulbs & plantings, one highlighting Summer bloomers, and finally an Autumn layer showing a burst of color before the snow puts the garden to sleep. A design plan allows you to visualize your garden all while considering plant textures, heights, colors, spacing, and lighting requirements before a shovel even graces the soil. When I plan my own gardens I draw very simple plans because most of the layout is already configured in my mind. When designing for a client the plans are very detailed and often done in color so the homeowner can visualize and understand the design.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In early Spring this flowerbed has hot pink creeping phlox, dark purple and coral hyacinth, double yellow daffodils, pink and white daffodils, giant allium, bleeding hearts, a dwarf magnolia, and a hot pink blossoming crabapple tree. Shortly after they appear the purple irises, lupine, columbine, weigela, peonies, and cranesbill geranium burst open. This was the first Spring for these bulbs. Each year the bulbs should multiply making larger and more colorful plants. See pictures below: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Clusters of Daffodils </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Big Root Cranesbill Geranium</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Irises</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Weigela </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>One lesson I have learned about gardening</strong> - no matter how much planning and perfectionist work you put into a garden, the results will never be exactly how you imagine it to be because when you garden, your companion gardener is God and he has the final layout in mind before any plan is drawn up. This is so very true in life as in a garden! He will sow the seeds and adjust your layout according to His taste. In this garden and my life His plan has greatly surpassed anything I could have ever imagined. Watching this garden grow and change has me continually awestruck and grateful for the blessing of overseeing such a colorful canvas. <em> From him and through him all things are made. To him be the glory Forever!</em> Romans 11:33-36</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"One is nearer God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth" -Dorthy Frances Gurney </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Autumn is a second Spring</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> when every leaf is a flower." - </span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><em>Albert Camus</em></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our front door and porch have had a Fall face lift this week! My goal was to make a warm and welcoming entrance without spending a fortune. All of the Fall decorations on display at stores can be enticing yet pricey. I used a lot of items I already had. Overall I spent $16.00 on this project. Let me know what you think!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>After:</strong> Making a statement with our curb appeal! No way to miss the front door now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Paint was FREE for this project - I mixed 2 free samples of Valspar <em>Fireside </em>with some red I already had to darken the color. Thanks for putting free sample coupons in my design magazines, Lowes!<em> </em> For a smooth finish I used a small foam roller and a detail brush to cut-in around the hardware and oval window trim. I am very happy with how the new door color looks with the bricks and with the existing brass door details It adds the punch of color I was after! </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Yes, there is a dresser on our porch! I was looking for a way to display some Fall decorations and this dresser waiting for a makeover seems to work just fine. The ivory color didn't have enough contrast against the light grey siding so I put a table runner on it. This table will hold a big basket full of candy for trick-or-treaters!</span> <span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For this pumpkin potted mum project I cut out the top of a medium size pumpkin and took out the seeds and slime. Set the potted mum inside and am hoping for a few weeks of Fall festiveness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The orange Mums and pumpkins were purchased with a Groupon deal at English Gardens - $13.00 for $25.00 in merchandise. The three yellow mum plants were also bought at English Gardens when they them on sale for $1.00 each! I will plant all of these hardy mums in the ground before the frost comes so we can enjoy them every Fall.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong>More photos from our yard this Fall:</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Red and Blue on the back deck. This is 3 small $1.00 mum plants combined with creeping Jenny trailing over the side, which is leftover from summer. It is a perennial and will sleep through the winter and return in the Spring. I will plant these hardy red mums in the ground before frost and they will return next year too! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This my friends is the LARGEST marigold plant I have ever seen! This was seeded by my preschool age twins last Spring and given to me as a Mother's Day present. I am going to try to save seeds from this plant and have several of them to grow next year. This plant is almost as tall as my Kindergartners! Here is a picture from a few weeks ago. The plant is taller and blooming more now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The girls took care of this plant and their extra watering efforts definitely paid off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Burning Bush, Wine Berry Bush, Limelight Hydrangea, Cana, Butterfly Bush, Barberry bushes, and Pink Cranesbill Geraniums. This is the area where the huge pine tree fell down. See link <a href="http://designingdreams-sheri.blogspot.com/2013/03/dream-driveway-and-luxurious-landscaping.html">here</a>.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">When I brought new mum plants home a few of the branches full of blooms broke off. Instead of tossing them I put them in a vase and have enjoyed them in my kitchen window for several days. They look so pretty combined with the loaded crabapple tree and the yellow leaf walnut tree in the background.</span></div>
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Fall has arrived! Behold the changing leaves, and enjoy the crisp breeze. Let your eyes take in the bursts of color. Transformation afoot and hope is in the air. Be still and savor the sound of the rustling leaves, the scent of the crisp autumn air, and the abundant beauty among us. </div>
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Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-63836102960052189012013-10-07T14:34:00.000-07:002013-10-07T14:34:02.476-07:00Cherry Little Girls Bedroom (Completed)<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cherry theme bedroom designed especially for my identical twin daughters: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">This cute Pottery Barn pie plate was found at an estate sale in our neighborhood - love it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A decorative shelf was added. The Sign says, "TWINS: Count your blessings Two by Two". This rub-on decal was a gift when the twins arrived. I found a frame with two pieces of glass to sandwich the decal between and added green gingham fabric so the decal would show up against the light colored wall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The special twin book displayed on the shelf is a rare Little Golden Book that I bought on EBay. It is about identical twins and is the perfect story for our girls. The "sweet cherries" is a piece of vintage fabric framed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Custom sewn details pull this room together. My talented mom made these cherry pillows, gorgeous quilts for their beds, the valences, and the quilt on the back of the love seat (this was our special crib quilt used by all of our baby girls). When I decided to make their bedroom a cherry theme there was not any bedding, curtains, pillows, etc. Trust me, I searched to the other end of the Internet for them. Kitchens and retro campers (glampers) are typically cherry themed, but apparently bedrooms are not often done in this theme. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">All of the cherry fabrics, the light switch cover (above left), and the Mary Englebreit decorative cherry plates (below) were all purchased on EBay. </span></div>
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Sherihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09253561750421940349noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783810957110061895.post-36068189414615128922013-09-23T11:42:00.000-07:002014-11-18T07:25:10.732-08:00Deck Dream Delivered<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Following our recent driveway and landscaping makeover the back deck became a safety concern and an eyesore. It was rotting and crumbling at a rapid pace. When we moved in five years ago the slightly sagging deck was the only concern that the house inspector had. He said we would probably have to replace it in the future. Fast forward a few years and several backyard BBQ's later and we were getting labor quotes from contractors and weighing the pros/cons/cost of various building materials. In the end, this 700 sf deck became a DIY project and by doing so we saved ourselves a bundle and added a feeling of pride and ownership that a contractor could never provide. Thankfully we had help from my dad, friends, brothers-in-law and father-in-law. From start to finish the project took approximately 4 weeks!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>Before - </strong>Overgrown shrubbery and decomposing, painted wood deck </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By removing the overgrown shrubs it unified the back yard & made it feel larger</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am looking forward to choosing plants to landscape the perimeter of the deck</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We plan to add lattice skirting in the future to keep wood chucks & friends out</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Such willing little helpers - they are stronger than they look!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here is the ugly state of the under structure. You can see that the previous owners put another layer of floor boards cross hatched over the rotted ones. This made it impossible for rain water to drain off and made the deck rot at a faster rate. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The girls encouraged one another and used all their might to "pop-it". Meaning as each board came up they would help us pop the final nails out</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The support beams tipped over & were no longer fastened down once the floor boards came off</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reinforced the understructure of the lower portion (recycled boards = money saved)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We used the CAMO hidden fastener tool. It spaces your boards correctly and glides the screw in at an angle into the side of the board. This leaves the surface smooth and unmarked much like a hardwood floor. It was very easy to use. All of us used the screw guns to get the job done!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">My favorite feature about these railings is the fact that you can see through them and enjoy the flower gardens and lake view. The lattice rails that were previously up blocked the view. The iron balusters also give it a higher end look</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Finishing touches -The ends of the boards were sawed off and the decorative post caps installed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The furniture is back in place and we are thrilled with the results. Stop by before the snow flies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After allowing the pre-treated lumber to dry out enough to accept the stain/sealer we waited for a full year before finishing our deck. We chose Olympic Maximum Stain Sealant in the color "Sierra" - a semi-transparent stain/sealer-in-one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First step: Cleaning the deck with Olympic deck cleaner from Lowes. We followed the directions and sprayed the chemical onto the wood. It worked really well and restored the wood to like-new condition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Second step: Staining the railings using small paint brushes and foam brushes. Working from top to bottom, the most time consuming part was keeping the stain off of the iron balusters. The stain easily wiped off with a damp cloth. The time invested was worth the end result because the contrast is beautiful.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Final Step: Staining the deck boards with small foam rollers and foam brushes to get between the boards. There are quicker ways, but I couldn't get an even finish with other methods.</span></div>
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