tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80890337138386334642024-03-13T12:38:11.076-05:00happy home. happy heart.a girl's place to fill her home with happiness and joy.aLi R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09848161146421957550noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8089033713838633464.post-54032923053527981112012-08-11T15:18:00.001-05:002012-08-11T15:23:32.354-05:00Target makes me happy!I love Method, so when I heard that they were partnering up with Orla Kiely, I bolted to my Target to see if any were out yet. They were! I snagged the Pear Ginger, the only one they had...but still. :)<br />
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It took a lot of self resistance but with 30-50% off almost all Target seasonal home products, I'm hopeful someone will snag a great find!<br />
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Yipppeee!!!<br />
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This adorable guy has been on my "want" list for quite some time. And it went on sale for almost half the price! Use promo code: MEMDAY12 for 15% off all sale items at <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/ceramic-pig-speaker-c490/?cm_src=">West Elm</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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<span style="text-align: -webkit-auto;">Remember way back when, when I wrote about my <a href="http://happyhomeheart.blogspot.com/2011/03/white.html">kitchen wall</a>? Yeah, it was over a year ago.</span></div>
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Well, now it looks like this!!!<br />
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This was completed in less than 24 hours! You might recognize the <a href="http://happyhomeheart.blogspot.com/2011/06/chalkboard-frame-in-3-minutes-for-3.html">chalkboard frame</a> from an old post. Here's a list of where I got the other items!<br />
<br />R = $3 at Michael's and $1 Paint<br />
Frame = $8 on clearance at Michael's<br />
Poster = $20 from Allposters.com<br />
Shelves = $18 on sale from Target<br />
Flowers, green vase, strawberry, milk jars, crate = Already had<br />
A & J wine bottle = Our wedding!<br />
"Do what you <3" sign = $14 from Target's new colection<br />
Bon Appetit sign = A gift from my mom...from Japan!<br />
Oh! And I got the new light fixture on Overstock for $14!!!<br />
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Not too shabby for a 24 hour project, don't you think!? I absolutely love it!!! And many thanks to my hubs for helping me hang. The only thing remaining is a cute little radio. I love cooking and dancing! I hear my 3 year anniversary is coming up...heeeheeheee!<br />
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I've wanted to clear our yard since we've moved in. I just love the idea of having a nice big green yard. So in order to do that, we're taking down some pesky trees. They were decayed so no worries. And we may plant more in the future as I love Japanese Maples!<br />
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This is happening as I type. More pics to come soon!<br />
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There are those that have it worse than you.<br />
Be grateful.<br />
Be generous.<br />
Be kind.<br />
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Love it. Picked something out for my kitchen...can you guess what?<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PPUzPSXhdT0/T34ehYg0hrI/AAAAAAAAFf8/8x0Ng9rQsCM/s640/blogger-image-1740618378.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-PPUzPSXhdT0/T34ehYg0hrI/AAAAAAAAFf8/8x0Ng9rQsCM/s640/blogger-image-1740618378.jpg" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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And now that I enjoy cooking, I'm obsessed with kitchen tools. I could spend hours in Williams Sonoma just adoring all the kitchen tools there. <br />
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<img alt="All-Clad 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Strainer Set" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201207/0001/img5t.jpg" /><img alt="Stainless-Steel Flat Whisk" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201207/0001/img14t.jpg" /><img alt="Rösle Garlic Press" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201206/0006/img7t.jpg" /><img alt="Flex-It Silicone Measuring Cup Set" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201211/0016/img40t.jpg" /><img alt="WMF Stainless-Steel Slotted Spatula" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201208/0024/img8t.jpg" /><img alt="Rösle Locking Tongs" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201208/0026/img50t.jpg" /><img alt="iSi Gourmet Whip" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201146/0002/img6t.jpg" /><img alt="Chef'n Citrus Juicer" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201206/0007/img5t.jpg" /><img alt="Steel Cooling Rack" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201208/0002/img48t.jpg" /><img alt="Stainless-Steel Pastry Blender" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201207/0068/img68t.jpg" /><img alt="Joseph Joseph Adjustable Rolling Pin" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201208/0007/img2t.jpg" /><img alt="Stainless-Steel Ladle with Strainer" src="http://rk.wsimgs.com/wsimgs/rk/images/dp/wcm/201153/0002/img37t.jpg" /> <br />
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On Wednesday, on my random day off, I spend it wandering Williams Sonoma and picked up some nifty tools (Not any of the above sadly). But what I really love is anything <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/">The Pioneer Woman</a> cooks! And today, she posted her favorite tools. Gah!!! I have to get all of them!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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In celebration, I thought I would show you my bits of Christmas festiveness. Okay, that just a silly way for me to catch up!<br />
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First up...my favorite piece. The mantel. I love it and the chance to personalize it as much as I want. <br />
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The dining room has been my special spot. It's playful, chic, with a twist of rustic. Hahaha...it's not rustic, I just love The Office.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Our Christmas decorations are down and I still haven't downloaded or posted pictures of them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'trebuchet ms', verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">Just saying....</span> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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I'm really bad at keeping my blog promises but I will try to get everything downloaded and posted as soon as possible. I really need to get my holiday decorations posted so you can all see them! My mantel is so cute and my tree is too big and a little bit broken but it's still my first Christmas tree ever at home so I'll love it. <br />
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In the meantime, I hope you have a Merry Christmas! I'm off to celebrate!<br />
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ali<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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</div><div>The kitchen, seen here, is my practical dining/do everything space. It's a bit plain here but if I took a current picture, you'd find an owl, pitcher, clothes, coupons, and random goodies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0xHMOWC7954/TbYwm_ysa3I/AAAAAAAABes/6bRXP-sUbxM/s1600/DSC02396.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0xHMOWC7954/TbYwm_ysa3I/AAAAAAAABes/6bRXP-sUbxM/s320/DSC02396.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And here, I finally introduce you to my lovely special dining space for guests and if I want to feel formal. :) I've discussed misc. parts of the room before but I've never shown you the final product!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n0SGTrEwloQ/TsUoIwYx4zI/AAAAAAAADNM/T1jeCfDYCkk/s1600/DSC03358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n0SGTrEwloQ/TsUoIwYx4zI/AAAAAAAADNM/T1jeCfDYCkk/s320/DSC03358.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Now, you see those 3 frames on the wall above? I hope to add one more piece into the room. Something narrow because we don't have a ton of room. See...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a35X08Qr0J8/TsUn1FnMMkI/AAAAAAAADMU/6BkL8Fvk4XA/s1600/DSC03352.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a35X08Qr0J8/TsUn1FnMMkI/AAAAAAAADMU/6BkL8Fvk4XA/s320/DSC03352.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Perhaps something simple like this (from Pottery Barn).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LFgizLEj9yE/TsUptnCFOqI/AAAAAAAADNg/CnSUECst6FY/s1600/pb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LFgizLEj9yE/TsUptnCFOqI/AAAAAAAADNg/CnSUECst6FY/s320/pb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or maybe something functional like this (in a different color from World Market).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zgiK5HOmOjQ/TsUqCdwo33I/AAAAAAAADNo/MBLhik4Bzg0/s1600/wm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zgiK5HOmOjQ/TsUqCdwo33I/AAAAAAAADNo/MBLhik4Bzg0/s1600/wm.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or something fancy from the same family (Z Gallerie).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iI7OZ1-mp7g/TsUqpQIfChI/AAAAAAAADNw/4e2kLW9hLec/s1600/z+gallerie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iI7OZ1-mp7g/TsUqpQIfChI/AAAAAAAADNw/4e2kLW9hLec/s320/z+gallerie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Or something modern (from West Elm).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLgW_vJovQc/TsUrm9_z7wI/AAAAAAAADN4/BeJ3fHCVwC0/s1600/west+elm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WLgW_vJovQc/TsUrm9_z7wI/AAAAAAAADN4/BeJ3fHCVwC0/s320/west+elm.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GS5fEwwU7VE/TsUr5onYcrI/AAAAAAAADOA/4cbKEOnzHr4/s1600/west+elm+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GS5fEwwU7VE/TsUr5onYcrI/AAAAAAAADOA/4cbKEOnzHr4/s320/west+elm+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div>Maybe this will be a special Christmas gift to myself! Any thoughts? :)</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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</div><div>Here's what my Thanksgiving meal will look like!</div><div><br />
</div><div>Turkey: A fresh, never frozen, turkey ordered from <a href="http://shop.wholefoodsmarket.com/store/Turkey-Uncooked-C179.aspx">Whole Foods</a> </div><div>Turkey Brine: <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/apple-spices-turkey-brine/?catalogId=82&cm_src=AutoRel">Williams-Sonoma</a> </div><div>Green Bean Casserole: A fabulous blog and recipe from <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/11/green-bean-casserole/">The Pioneer Woman</a></div><div>Stuffing: Focaccia Stuffing with Sausage from <a href="http://www.williams-sonoma.com/recipe/focaccia-stuffing-with-sausage-and-chestnuts.html?cm_src=RECIPESEARCH">Williams-Sonoma Recipes</a></div><div>Whiskey Glazed Carrots: Also from TPW but on her recipe blog, <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/whiskey-glazed-carrots/">Tasty Kitchen</a></div><div><br />
</div><div>These are my main dishes and I'll also include some simple Filipino dishes. My family's bring the ham, bread, and potatoes so thank goodness for them! :)</div><div><br />
</div><div>There will be a second Thanksgiving dinner hosted by my mom though and I plan on making Twiced Baked Potatoes from once again, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/07/twice_baked_pot/">The Pioneer Woman</a>. I swear, she rocks. She's probably the reason my husband loves me even more. Her recipes are easy to follow and yum yum delicious!</div><div><br />
</div><div>So there you have it! I'll try to take as many pictures as I can. Wish me luck!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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Let me take a moment and share my lovely Fall mantel with you!<br />
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I wanted something rustic...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And universal...meaning not too Halloweenish or Thanksgivingish...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBWAzzlskU8/TrvrL1Fmz1I/AAAAAAAACoE/zgsc_uX72Ns/s1600/DSC03141.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBWAzzlskU8/TrvrL1Fmz1I/AAAAAAAACoE/zgsc_uX72Ns/s320/DSC03141.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">But also filled with Fall charm. I think I did a good job fulfilling this! Plus, you'll spot my constant obsession with my darling little white pot. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCMpoYDH9zQ/TrvrRpomaxI/AAAAAAAACok/nUKKv6t1J-I/s1600/DSC03145.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZCMpoYDH9zQ/TrvrRpomaxI/AAAAAAAACok/nUKKv6t1J-I/s320/DSC03145.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Here's a breakdown of where I got everything.<br />
Little darling pot.....$2 at an Estate Sale<br />
Bunch of hay stuff (I don't know what it's called).....$8 at Homegoods<br />
Yellow clock.....$11 at a boutique in Madison<br />
Glass jar.....$4 at Pottery Barn (a whole 12 piece set was a gift from my twin B!)<br />
Green acorns.....$12 a bag at West Elm (a splurge)<br />
Green medicine jar.....$4 at West Elm<br />
Circle branch thingy which originally is a plate charger.....$6 at Pottery Barn<br />
Owl.....$8 at Homegoods<br />
~ I should note most of this stuff I had laying around my house. :)<br />
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It's simple but I love it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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First, Clearance sections are always in the inner end of the aisle. So, I never walk the main aisles - always the back so I can see everything on Clearance. Next, if I spot something interesting, I take a look at what the discount is. Do not just look at the sign. Look at that lovely orange sticker and on the very upper right corner, you will see how much it's marked off. The highest I usually see is 70% off. Target always tries to sell everything at 15 or 30% off. I will only buy something if it's 50 or 70% off. And it does happen - much more often than you think. Side note: If something ends in a "4", it almost always means that's the lowest price it'll go. <br />
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Here's an example of what you might see.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">50% off - Do you see it?<br />
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</tbody></table>Target always rotates their home decor section so you're sure to score some great finds. It's like a mini garage sale - but brand new!<div><br />
</div><div>Here are some recent finds! Scored these yesterday so feel free to check out your local store. :) (Yes - I'm addicted to lighting.)</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally $25, Sold $10</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally $40, Sold $6 ($9 purchased 3 weeks ago)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMSd2CupXsQ/TntNHeqaPnI/AAAAAAAACZE/-l0sqimoxVo/s1600/shade+20.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AMSd2CupXsQ/TntNHeqaPnI/AAAAAAAACZE/-l0sqimoxVo/s320/shade+20.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally $20, Sold $8</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Originally $150, Sold $30 without shade</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div>On the lighting note, I also purchased 2 of these from Home Depot. They were nearly sold out at every store in Chicago land so I was ecstatic when they had them just a city away. $35 each ($39 originally) with coupon code: RESELLERRATINGS!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z_aFgxtrZOc/TntOXreJVtI/AAAAAAAACZM/ptBz-T10jkM/s1600/light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z_aFgxtrZOc/TntOXreJVtI/AAAAAAAACZM/ptBz-T10jkM/s1600/light.jpg" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div>I can't wait to show you where each of these fixtures made it into our home. :)</div><div><br />
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What we did find, which I love even more, is a home that I could consider as a mini-me to my parents house. In fact, both my parent's house and ours was built in the same year - 1967. And...the layout is identical. Like, literally, identical. The only difference is that their home is bigger by 500+ sq. feet.<br />
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It's like we were meant to be! Identical = twins! And hey! I'm a twin! Hahaha... I always hoped to have my future children live in or get to know their grandparents house. Now, we got the next best thing!<br />
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So where am I getting to? After a quick google search, we found the original information sheet on our home and the original layout. <br />
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Fun, huh?! So with the layout so easily accessible, I thought I would use this as a template to help me design! Good idea, right!? I get myself so excited.<br />
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I didn't know where to start...so I did what any normal person would do (hahaha), I used Paint. And it took about 2 minutes for me to realize that this looked foolish.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6MxraT1GQwg/Tno7NNRcIPI/AAAAAAAACY0/0UrW8r0zWkA/s1600/Gammercy+Home.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6MxraT1GQwg/Tno7NNRcIPI/AAAAAAAACY0/0UrW8r0zWkA/s320/Gammercy+Home.JPG" width="244" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You laughed, didn't you? I knew there had to be a better way. So I went to my favorite blog, <a href="http://www.younghouselove.com/2007/11/playing-architect/">YHL</a>, and I knew they would have the answer. Ahh...<a href="http://www.floorplanner.com/">Floorplanner</a>! Unfortunately, it only gives you one project for free, then they make you pay. In any case, I'm going to play around with it and I'll show you the results!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next time!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">xoxo,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">aLi R</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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It started with the summer awakening of all those hidden flowers we discovered for the first time. J and I are by no means, flower/plant people. So it was fun seeing all the flowers pop up!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PFQpt9zIb4g/TmpkcejGIUI/AAAAAAAACDk/ZvD6PFRjxDU/s1600/DSC02703.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PFQpt9zIb4g/TmpkcejGIUI/AAAAAAAACDk/ZvD6PFRjxDU/s320/DSC02703.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> Including amazing peonies! My fav!!!!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then we headed off to beautiful California for my sister's wedding! We stayed at some lovely and beautiful places! We enjoyed a glorious week in Sonoma.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TcIgUtpaF4/TmpmbglyClI/AAAAAAAACHs/G9FsYxLIMk4/s1600/DSC02764.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TcIgUtpaF4/TmpmbglyClI/AAAAAAAACHs/G9FsYxLIMk4/s320/DSC02764.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_37x8I9JSZA/Tmpkzy0RakI/AAAAAAAACEc/_gV9dKMVVF4/s1600/DSC02717.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_37x8I9JSZA/Tmpkzy0RakI/AAAAAAAACEc/_gV9dKMVVF4/s320/DSC02717.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> Then we stopped by Tiburon.<br />
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In July, well, I worked a lot. But I also really got into cooking. I never felt a love for cooking...now, I totally do. My current love is the dutch oven. I also had an early birthday party for my love.<br />
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My man loves some pot roast. So this was my first dutch oven meal. It doesn't look like much but it was pretty darn good. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">August was also filled with work and cooking. But we did make it a priority to visit one of my best buddies in Madison and the awesome Madison Farmers Market.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0_ScZcL6LdY/TmpsfO8nmcI/AAAAAAAACPk/-tllpFXMAgI/s1600/DSC02886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0_ScZcL6LdY/TmpsfO8nmcI/AAAAAAAACPk/-tllpFXMAgI/s320/DSC02886.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And to end Summer, John and I threw down a map and saw Boston. So to Boston we went! Our trip involved a lot of food. We counted at least 6 different clam chowders.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uIDBJeVxTzw/TmptnaTMRDI/AAAAAAAACQs/fQIysUXRpqI/s1600/DSC02987.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uIDBJeVxTzw/TmptnaTMRDI/AAAAAAAACQs/fQIysUXRpqI/s320/DSC02987.JPG" width="320" /></a></div> J wants to live here one day. Not Boston. A condo with a rooftop like this one.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There you have it! Summer was a great one that went by way to fast. Fall is coming and I can't wait to see what's in store for us!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><script type="text/javascript"><!--
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