tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81796347268124038352024-02-20T01:47:46.471-08:00A Place Call HomeLorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-590931389090745882014-01-20T12:41:00.000-08:002014-01-20T12:42:18.894-08:00Closet Reveal Happy Monday!! I hope you guys had a great weekend. Well I
did show my little bench transformation last week, but today I'm
revealing my closet. I have really purged my closet, I was known for being
a clothes horse but that has changed with age. I'm no longer into the
latest and greatest fashion trends; I prefer more classic pieces
now. Living in <st1:city w:st="on">Chicago</st1:city> my
closet is always in a constant rotation. I'm super thrilled to reveal
it to you all.<br />
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After the purge my clothes hang perfectly and is not overcrowded. I
love these black felt hangers. <br />
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The new shelves provide extra space for my handbags I have
stuffed my handbags to retain their shape.<br />
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We installed the extra shelves for some much need storage.<br />
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The black lacquer jewelry box holds most of my earrings, and some bracelets.
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This little pelican holds most of my bracelets and watches. Well I
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These hooks holds items that I used more frequently, scarves &
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My husband and I trimmed the dresser with nail head in silver. I'll be posting more about that project soon.<br />
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My HomeGoods clearance bench steals the show.<br />
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I like things to be out of sight, these baskets take care of
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I adore the metallic sheen on these baskets, they add the
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I'm totally in love with my closet. </div>
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That's my closet,
finished, done, that's it. Well actually I was thinking about changing the rug.
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I'll be posting about
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I'm partying today over at <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/">www.remodelaholic.com</a>
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I just love to see a markdown tag it just automatically make me happy. I've also been known to wait around for something to be markdown, it takes patience but I just believe in spending my dollars wisely. Well in the attempt to complete my dressing room/closet I was in search for a cute X bench to provide seating. I knew I wanted something on a smaller scale, but with a touch of glam. X benches can cost hundreds,and mess up your budget so I was in search for a budget friendly bench and the perfect size. I did find the perfect bench but it need a little redo. Take a look:<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To: Stunning Susie</span><br />
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Of course I search my house, just to<br />
make sure that I didn't have something already. Well this is what I had in my stash. . <br />
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A recent resale find on half price day, but not the correct style and much too big.<br />
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Cute resale find by not the look, back in the stash...<br />
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This X bench sits in our foyer and is the perfect put spot to sit and put on our boots. The size is much too large and the color wont work. It is in the budget to be upholstered for the foyer redesign in the spring. <br />
I did search the internet and fell in love with some awesome benches, but they were <strike>OUT</strike> of my budget.<br />
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I love this X bench, the nail studs are classy and elegant but the budget said NO WAY. <br />
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This bench is stunning, the fabric and chrome...wait the budget said NO.<br />
So while in the famous Tarjay(Target) with the hubbie I ran across this bench. I thought it would be great and provide a pop of color. I made the purchase just to see if it would work in the closet. My daughter named me Return Rita, so I would be true to the name and if it didn't work I could return it. <br />
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Bye little fuchsia bench she just did not work at all back to Target.<br />
I tell you the truth I just don't know where I would be without HomeGoods, I could live in that store. I found this little beauty waiting for me to take her home, she was in the markdown section. She was the perfect size, price, and a X bench. <br />
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See that red sticker it makes me smile :). She was marked down because she had been abused and broken, the frame was loose and needed to be screwed back in. The budget said YES and at my house she would get all the TLC she needed.<br />
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So I searched my fabric bin and found her a new outfit, of course Black & White. With my trusted staple gun and some fabric and a little Windex for the chrome, I knew she would be gorgeous.<br />
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So allow me to introduce my new sitting room/closet X bench.<br />
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This was a really easy redo and can be accomplished with leftover fabric and a staple gun. It was completed with a small budget and is a true transformation. She is ready to claim her spot.<br />
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<br />Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-2203201828310419952014-01-13T15:35:00.001-08:002014-01-13T15:39:03.150-08:00My Closet Redesign How was your weekend? Mine was a good one, the weather was a little bit warmer so
I was able to get out and run some errands and of course do a little
shopping. I have been working on my closet/dressing room for a while now.
I've been holding out on showing the project to you all because I
have not been able to pull all the accessories together to get it
complete. I believe that a well organized closet is a must. It
also assists me in being organized in other area of my life. I'm close to
showing you guys my final reveal so hold on. Today I have decided to
show the first part of the redo and the wallpaper. So here we go.<br />
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I fell in love with the closets in our house when I first saw it;
well my husband fell in love with the backyard. Each bedroom closet has
beautiful built in dressers which are spacious & deep. I appreciated
that I would not have to purchase dressers for the bedrooms since that were
already built into the closets. Here is a before look of my closet,. I really hate to open this door to let you in.<br />
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My closet lacked accurate shelves for storage, the walls had
no color and it needed to be organized.<br />
After bringing my husband on board to help with this project<s> we</s> he
installed new shelves from Lowes. We also gave the walls a fresh coat of
grey paint. <br />
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The new shelves provided space for my purses and shoes up
top.We also got a new pole for my clothes. Since this closet is mine I wanted to design a closet that would
be girly and glam. No surprises you all know I'm addicted to black
& white. I wanted to accent one wall so I decided on this wallpaper from
Lowes Allen & Roth.<br />
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I fell in love with this classic print. It's black & white of course with tones of silver, I smile every time I see it.<br />
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Hey guys it's a New Year!!!! We always fake ourselves out with New Years resolutions, however after January we have fallen back into our old routines forgetting about our new commitment. Change is only a decision and can be made at anytime. Some people consider New Years in the spring when everything is new again, to each its own. However, I'm confident that GOD has great things in store for 2014. Blogger had some kind of update to IE and I couldn't post anything for a week so frustrating. Presently Chicago is under dangerous weather conditions with a winter storm. This is serious hibernation weather people, however I have decided to focus on the opportunity to complete several projects and cross them off my list of things to do. I have made a decision to post more in 2014. I want to share a sneak peak of some projects that I'm working on.<br />
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Bathroom crying for a update</h2>
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Merry Christmas.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-72834925357594215782013-12-23T15:43:00.001-08:002013-12-23T15:43:39.273-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALLHey guy I cant believe it, Christmas is two days away. I have so many projects going on its crazy and I cant wait to show you all. I'll show a little peek of one of my current projects soon. I'm finished, done no more shopping for gifts. My list this year was a short one, I'll be wrapping gifts tomorrow evening and tying things up. I've been visiting Christmas Home Tours around blogosphere, oh what beautiful trees and homes. <br />
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Actually I keep things a bit easy and simple when it comes to Christmas decorations, I think I dread the task of taking all the ornaments and decorations down and storing everything away. Wow typing that statement just made me tried. Don't get confused I'm not related to Ebenezer Scrooge at all, I did put up a gorgeous wreath and decorated my foyer. <br />
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Truly Christmas is about more than the sparkle of ornaments and tinsel on the tree, gifts and shopping ,hold on now I love to shop and is always seeking a bargain. This season usually allows me time to remember and rejoice! To think about the true reason for the season Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Check out this video it totally moved my heart and helps me to stay focus on the Savior of the World.<br />
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Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-33160513723760107142013-12-04T14:49:00.000-08:002013-12-04T19:21:57.350-08:00Client Office Makeover<br />
My current project is a office makeover. I'm working with a awesome client to makeover her office space. She is a working mother, wife and a soon to be grandmother. She and her husband made some major renovation work done to their house a couple of years ago. However she desired a space to call he own. She was sure that she wanted a office. Here is her space. She recently scored this desk on Craiglist. <br />
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Here is the design board that I created for her space<br />
Stay tuned for the results.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-2989127802801035872013-12-04T11:59:00.000-08:002013-12-04T12:37:26.644-08:00My Living Room<br />
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Hello Folks,<br />
I pray that your Thanksgiving was full of friends, family and food. I actually had a nice quite Thanksgiving at home. I did do some Black Friday shopping, just a little. Well in my last post I shared about my thrift store rug and was indecisive about which room in the house she would live in. Today I wanted to show her off in my living room. I don't think I've showed you all my living room before, probably because I continue to update it. My design style has definitely changed over the years. I'll show how my living room has evolved over time.<br />
This mean green color theme was in 2010<br />
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Calming Cream in 2011</div>
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Black & White Stripe also in 2012 </div>
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Black & White with a pop of orange in 2012</div>
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This room makes me feel happy</div>
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I will be doing some Xmas decorating this week and updating my foyer with some recent thrift finds.</div>
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Loretta </div>
Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-6785822029139654972013-10-30T11:37:00.000-07:002013-10-30T11:37:01.350-07:00Thrift Store Missoni Rug Hello All,<br />
I have been MIA, on a sabbatical, away, gone. I have not blogged since February. Boy how times flies. Well I'm BACK. I truly did miss you guys and is ecstatic to be back. It's funny how our lives can be derailed and we can be off our course. But God always have a plan for us.<br />
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Now don't get twisted or confused, just because I haven't posted does not mean I'm finished with projects and decorating. Honestly in my heart I never want to be complete with updating a room or working on a DIY project. I thrive to make every room look beautiful it just does something to my spirit, it calms me and make me happy. I'm sure someone can relate to me. Thank you.<br />
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Today I want to share a Thrift Store Treasure with y'all which I grab recently. If you all remember I just love love black and white. Black & White has a classic and sophisticated feel to it. Its easy to decorate by adding pops of color for seasonal decorating. Also I have a serious love affair with rugs . When I found a black & white rug at the SA I knew it had to come live at my house. Take a look. After I unwrapped it I saw this tag, I headed straight to the cash register. Pinching myself all the way. No dream!!!<br />
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And the price was just right.<br />
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Yep that's correct $14.99<br />
And spotless. OMG!!! Heavenly. I think I ran a couple of red lights trying to get home and Google my new rug. This is one site where I found the rug. It is the Missoni Home Tappeti Whitney Rug. It is a handmade rug of wool & polyester, its seamed, soft and Black & White beautiful. Check it out.<br />
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I have the 6"7 x 9"10". and the cost is (are you sitting down)? OK $4,195.00.<br />
I'm confused and don't know what room to put it in. I will work that out later.<br />
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I do have several projects, thrifty treasures to show off and my daughters new apartment that I'm assisting her with. I'm planning to redesign my blog soon(now that will be a challenge) so stay tuned. It feels good to be back.<br />
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Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-10399024756361827152013-02-12T00:36:00.000-08:002013-02-12T00:36:33.637-08:00 New Dining Room ChairsHey guys I'm back. I have not forgotten about "A Place Called Home". My life have been a bit crazy however working on projects help to keep me sane, I have been busy in the house. I love blogging and reading blogs so I'm committing to posting again.<br />
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Can someone agree with me that decorating your home just never seems to be complete. I thought that I was finished with my office until I scored a beautiful sunburst mirror from HomeGoods and a pair of seriously markdown lamps from Marshalls. I'll show you guys the new additions soon. <br />
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This post is an update on my dining room chairs. You can read about my SA score here<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8179634726812403835#editor/target=post;postID=3544278595044270835" target="_blank">http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8179634726812403835#editor/target=post;postID=3544278595044270835</a><br />
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I gave each chair a fresh coat of spray paint in a black gloss.<br />
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I was on the hunt for some fabric after getting the leg repaired. I wanted the fabric for the chair seat to bring a pop of color to the room. After a visit to Loomcraft Fabric Warehouse I found the perfect fabric. I chose Paradise Driftwood fabric by Trina Turk. I immediately fell in love with the fabric it had a bold punch of yellow and the grey matched my wall color perfectly. I had seen this fabric online for $112.00 dollars a yard. Well I liked the Asian inspired motifs of the pattern, with the medallion print it was completely modern and dramatic. But the price for the fabric online was way out of my budget. <br />
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I chose Slipcover Plus Upholstery in Oak Park, IL, to bring my chairs back to life. The shop owner Anthony did an excellent job, and the price was within my budget. I was totally happy with his work.</div>
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Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-55962381017121116832012-08-18T21:18:00.000-07:002012-09-01T06:40:05.335-07:00My Office RevealHey guys, well I promised to reveal my office. In my much earlier post I did give a sneak peak of the office. Life has been so crazy, but visiting blogs and posting is like Calgon it just takes me away. So today I decided to post the pictures of my office. I'm totally please with the results.
This is where it all started, this room is actually a enclosed back porch, sunroom or Flordia room whatever you want to call it. It overlook my backyard, it is so peaceful in the morning.
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Well this is the room today.
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I wanted you guys to see the room so I added alot of pictures. Below are the sources for this room.
Desk- Craiglist find,
Dresser- SA(Salvation Army),
Bookcase- SA(Salvation Army),
Lamps- Lowes,
Rug- CB2 SA(Salvation Army),
Wall prints- Goodwill,
Black nailhead chair- Craiglist,
Teal nailhead chairs- Marshalls,
Sunburst Mirror- HomeGoods,
Accessories- Collected from thrift stores and Marshalls,
I'll be back soon to talk about how I pulled this room together. Ok its time for you guys to exit my office so I can get some work done.
Im linking to a party at:
<a href="http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2012/08/best-diy-projects-of-august-linky-party-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-diy-projects-of-august-linky-party-2">Beneath My Heart</a>
Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-68546984852610469782012-07-26T22:46:00.001-07:002012-07-26T22:46:22.478-07:00Just Checking InHey Guys,
Yes it has been a very long time since I've been here to run my mouth. Really I have missed everyone. Truly my life have been so busy and I have had to prioritize my time so I had to put "A Place Call Home" on the back burner for a while. However I did want to drop in to let everyone know that I'm still among the living. No matter what's going on in my life I always find time do a little decorating around here. Well this is one of the things that's been keeping me occupied.
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Yep I'm attending school to become a Project Manager. So I've been studying to sit for the exam which will be in November. To acheive my certification as a PMP, has been my goal/dream for a while now so I must stay focused on studying to pass the exam. My certification can assist me in every area of my life, so I'm enthusiastic about becoming a PM. I'll have to tell you guys about my old job in another post.
Well a girl can't go to school and not have a <strike>spot</strike> mamma cave to study in. So with that being said a month before I started school I hit some of my favorite spots in search of furniture for my space. I tell you guys I just love me some CL(Craiglist) because I can shop anytime of the night. My heart skipped a beat when I eyed this piece on CL.
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Me and my girlfriend had a difficult time getting this girl in my truck. I was convinced that if it wouldn't fit in the truck we were going to walk it home, yes every mile of the way. But with some strategic maneuvering we finally got it in the truck.
I just want to give you guys a sneak peek of my office/mamma cave.
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Do you guys like? I promise to come back on the weekend with the reveal and all details.
LorettaLorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-21069893221310048452011-12-15T21:43:00.000-08:002011-12-15T21:43:29.440-08:00A Updated Sunporch RevealHello yall, I hope everyone is good. I have been away from blogging for awhile. Well I have decided to start working on one room at a time in my house. I have found it to be too confusing working on more than one room at a time, do anybody else experience that? <br />
The first room you see when you enter my house is this sunporch. I love to sit on the sunporch and have a cup of coffee, it's just a relaxing space.<br />
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This space greets my guest as they enter my house. It was dull and lacked color. The cushions were flat and faded. I wanted to decorate this space on a budget and with things I already own. The sunporch is spacious and I knew I wanted to use the exiting furniture.<br />
This is the design board that I created for the space.<br />
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I wanted to bring in a dash of color and different textures. I wanted the space to be comfortable, with a bit of glam. <br />
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Because I can't sew I did have to purchase some new cushions. Garden Ridge had all their cushions priced 50% off so I scored a set of damask cushions.<br />
I layered the zebra stripe rug and the green jute rug I picked up from thrifting, I knew I would use them one day. The serving tray table, accessories, and ottomans were items that I pulled from other rooms. For additional storage I used my old leather suitcases that use to sit in my foyer. <br />
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So here is the Updated Sunporch.<br />
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I still have a little work to do to mark this space complete. <br />
a, Twill ivory drapes with grosgrain ribbon trim.<br />
b, Tweaking the accessories, maybe some seasonal decorations.<br />
c, Replace chandelier shades. <br />
d, Purchase a cream throw.<br />
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What do you guys think? I'm moving on to the livingroom.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-130382324288673232011-11-02T12:35:00.000-07:002011-11-02T12:35:04.164-07:00A Sneaky Peaky into Baby Halo NurseryThis sweet little girl has totally stolen my heart! Please allow me to introduce to you guys<br />
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<i></i>Halo Ruby Ray. Oct 4, 2011. <br />
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This is a picture a couple hours after she was born. She is now one month old.<br />
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Well I have worked on Baby Halo's nursery and it is almost complete. I just have some little touch ups to complete before the reveal. Today I wanted to give you guys a little sneaky-peaky into the nursery. <br />
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Yes I'm a grannie, grandmother, nanna, grandmamma and I'm so happy.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-46049536309913062011-10-31T20:18:00.000-07:002011-10-31T20:18:53.199-07:00Wrap up Of Cancer Sucks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiM33HSRXBtKtbnNROJ3OIa7_5LtETTx9ebkjaPfwazad_i7rWb3yk34Rr1BdNtiY_nRMKbtp0wwzMgPCPkyrheB1k9O5L1btEuqxti4ItBb-n8CoqTJsMsUVboOSpW19LTncqXkP0fd92/s1600/ribt7.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="146" width="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiM33HSRXBtKtbnNROJ3OIa7_5LtETTx9ebkjaPfwazad_i7rWb3yk34Rr1BdNtiY_nRMKbtp0wwzMgPCPkyrheB1k9O5L1btEuqxti4ItBb-n8CoqTJsMsUVboOSpW19LTncqXkP0fd92/s320/ribt7.gif" /></a></div><br />
Happy Halloween everyone,actually Halloween is not a day that I celebrate or decorate for but I love to see how creative people can be. I can't beleive that we are at the end of October already, well that also mean Breast Cancer Awareness Month is over. This will be my wrap up of Cancer Sucks. <br />
After 4 cycles of chemo and 32 days of radiation, my treatments were over. I know that I would not have made it through without GOD. I never experienced the sickness that so many chemo patients go through. I prayed to GOD that I would not be sick from my chemo treatments. After my treatments I studied to become a peer counselor for Network Of Strength, formerly known as Y-Me Network for Breast Cancer. I received training to assist women and there families with questions about breast cancer after their diagnosis. I participate in Breast Cancer Walks to raise money for research to find a cure.<br />
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Presently I'm on medication to prevent breast cancer reoccurrance it is a 5 year treatment plan, there are side effects but nothing that I can't handle. My side effects are weight gain from my medication, and chemo fog brain( forgetting events or difficulty remembering things or people) these are just a few. I decided before I started chemotherapy not to worry myself with reoccurrance, if I was going to worry why even go through treatment. <br />
I'm grateful today to say that I'm doing good and I'm a Breast Cancer Survivor!!!! I have lost two co-workers to Breast Cancer prior to my own diagnosis and it sadden me to find out two weeks ago that another co-worker lost her fight to this disease at a very young age. I often thank GOD for allowing me to dect my lump at a early stage. Daily there are so many women who has lost their battle with breast cancer. I know he has a plan for me. I'm grateful. Like with everything we go through in life, there are lessons. I just want to close with some of the lessons that I have learned during my battle with BC.<br />
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1. Early detection saves life. Have a mammogram, if you can do so before you are 40, forty is just a baseline.<br />
2. You know your own body, preform self breast exam's. And take care of your body.<br />
3. Life is short, Live, Love & Laugh.<br />
4. Trust GOD and know that he will not put more on you then you can handle.<br />
5. Some family members or friends may not be close or around during a difficult time but it's not because they don't love you it maybe hard for them as well.<br />
6. Stress less and pray more.<br />
7. Do things that make you happy. Again life is short. <br />
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I have included pictures of me today, loving life.<br />
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Let me leave you guys with one of my favorite scriptures.<br />
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Jeremiah 29:11-14 GOD always have a plan.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-62773911313189356102011-10-24T20:58:00.000-07:002011-10-24T20:58:07.107-07:00Part 3 Breast Cancer SucksHey guys I pray that everyone had a great weekend , well I sure did. We are coming close to the end of October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, I hope you guys are doing self breast exams or have scheduled your mammograms. This post will be Part 3 of Cancer Sucks. I promise that I will be sharing some nice projects with you guys soon. Yall be ready for lots of pictures, some maybe a little scary, but truly I'm just keeping it honest and real. I apologize for a lengthly post, but again me talking or writing about my diagnois is healing. <br />
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After surgery and removal of several lymph nodes I did receive excellent news from my surgeon. I was informed that the tumor that was removed was small 1.3 cmm and a stage 2, slow growth, and had not spreaded and was contained within my breast also the tested lymph node were all negative. This was actually the best news I had heard in a very long time. I felt as if GOD had given me a huge blessing. <br />
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My doctors wanted to meet with me to discuss a form of treatment. Actually I was just glad that the surgeon had informed me that he removed the tumor and surrounding cells and insured me that I would be ok. Well I had heard the awful stories about cancer treatments and they scared me to death. I knew I just didn't want to deal with chemotherapy along with it's side effects. I search the internet for information and honestly it scared me even the more. I considered taking alternative medicine, anything please GOD, I just wanted to run. PLEASE not CHEMO!!!!! However after seeking advice from several oncologist all recommended chemotherapy treatments. My doctor explained to me that because of my age(which he stated was young to have breast cancer)I love that man I'm not young. He advised me to be aggressive with my method of treatment it didnt matter that it was a small, slow growth tumor. He felt that an aggressive treatment would insure that I live to reach the ripe age of at least 80. He quoted that the average American women lives to be at least 80. His aggressive treatment method also included radiation treatments. Chemo treatments were to be scheduled immediately. I will never forget that day when Dr. Methea inform me that I would need chemo & radiation. I felt so out of control, there was nothing I could do to change anything, I did not want treatment, I wanted to handle everything myself. I was devasted as well as my husband. I thought did I truly have to drink of this cup. I cried and cried, but I knew that I could do all things with Christ and that he would give me strength. I had the most loving oncologist he insured me that he would take very good care of me. My chemo treatments would be a low dosage due to the early stage and I would be ok. Chemo included four cycles of treatment.<br />
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My first cycle of chemo went smooth, I took on the thought of its not what I go through in life, but it's my attitude and how I handle the situation. I quickly enbraced my situation and the after effects of chemo. I accepted the fact that I had breast cancer, but I understood that breast cancer didnt have me. I wore a smile as often as I could. I refused to be discouraged or depressed even on my worse days, I read GODs word and knew that he would not put more on me than I could handle. Three weeks after my first treatment I started to lose my hair.<br />
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Tell your friends about my blog I have to get to 51 followes, so someone can win a $100 dollar HomeGoods gift card.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-76519258168863388162011-10-17T00:36:00.000-07:002011-10-17T00:36:19.806-07:00Cancer Sucks Part 2Hello All,<br />
Part two of Cancer Sucks. I wanted to share some of my BC(before breast cancer)pictures with you guys in the last post but my computer started to act stupid. <br />
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win and steal my joy. My dog Chichi never left my side during my ordeal.<br />
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I just wanted to share some pictures with you guys, because I know you all love pictures, ok before I continue go grab your coffee, tea or wine.<br />
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I knew that my attitude would be part of my treatment for breast cancer.<br />
My doctor scheduled me for a appointment to discuss the finding of the biopsy and to provide options for treatment and removal of my tumor. Wow I would finally find out about this tumor that had unwelcomely found it's way into my right breast. However my doctor did deliver news that was a bit encouraging. She informed me that the tumor was cancer, but that the size was small more test would have to be performed to determine the grade and stage of the tumor. From her experience as a breast specialist she insured me that I would be just fine, after surgery. She was also alarmed of my age and felt that I was young to be diagnoised with BC and that I did not have a family history of BC. I left her office feeling hopeful knowing that my cancer was not a death sentence. Before my surgery I received a number of blood test, MRI's, spoke with a counselor, psychologist, nutritionist,surgeons,I spent so much time at the hospital I almost forgot my home address. After seeking much advice I was scheduled to have surgery on March 7, 2008 just one day after my husband birthday to have a lumpectomy. I was informed that no information was actually known about the tumor until it was removed from my breast and futher testing would determine the type, stage, and grade as well as if the cancer had metastatic(spreaded).<br />
I started to research this disease which I had started to hate. I also knew it was time for me to step up my prayer life and trust GOD totally. I felt out of control and scared. I started to rely on GOD's scriptures to make it thru out the day. I knew that surgery was just the begining, but the findings after the tumor was removed stayed on my mind. I understood that treatment actually starts after surgery. I often stayed awake wondering what happen to my life, how did I get here. I knew that GOD was in control not me. Ok guys stay tuned for Part 3 of Cancer Sucks.<br />
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Destiny & I out to dinner on Mother's Day.<br />
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Update: My grand girl was born( pic's to come). Some projects around the house completed. Pictues to come of Baby Ray nursery. Oh I'll be showing my updated bedroom soon and have decided to show some pictures of the livingroom. I want to do a give away when I reach 51 followers, I'm thinking of a $100.00 dollar HomeGoods gift card. <br />
Enough said.<br />
LorettaLorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-85238991497763940962011-10-16T19:42:00.001-07:002011-10-16T22:05:46.754-07:00Cancer Sucks!!! Part 1Hello All,<br />
Yes I said it CANCER SUCKS. We are all aware that the month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Sometimes I have mixed feelings in the month of October, kinda bitter sweet. It is always a good feeling to see all the donations and advertisments about Breast Cancer and the fight for a cure of this terrible disease. My prayer is that in this life time there will be a cure for breast cancer. The bitter part of the month of October is it always remind me of my own diagnosis of breast cancer. Yes I'm a breast cancer survivior. <br />
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In December of 2007 I woke up one morning excited to start my day I had already prepared my Things To Do List for the day. I felt I had a great life, marriage, job, family I was loving life. While standing in my closet pondering over the perfect outfit to wear to work, I felt a sore spot under my right armpit. Yes it was a lump. After confirming with my hubbie that we had both felt a lump my first priority when I made it to work was to call my doctor. She scheduled me for an immediate appointment with a Breast Specialist. That appointment lead to numerous test, a ultra sound, a MRI, and final a biopsy on December 27, 2007. I waited to hear my results, but GOD had already prepared me for the news that I would soon receive. On December 31, 2007 I called the doctor to find out my result from the biopsy, the receptionist informed me that the doctor would have to call me back. Yes I did receive a call from the doctor thrity mintues later with my results.<br />
December 31,2008 is a day that I will never forget, that is the day that I received my diagnois that I had Breast Cancer. Wow on New Year's Eve, was I suppose to be getting prepared to enjoy a great evening with the hubbie? Actually I was at work and had just received news that would change my life forever. The first thing I did was call the hubby who was also at work, we both decided to leave work and meet at home. The thrity mintue drive home was a blank, the only thing that I remember was this. As I approached a red light I looked over to see a young lady driving next to me, I questioned GOD and asked why me and asked him why not her? I did not know this young lady at all. Understand that I would not wish BC on my enemy if I had one, but I questioned GOD, because I just did'nt understand. But I immediately thought why not ME!!! I knew that this was my lot and I would have to deal with it, however I knew that I would be ok with GOD.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-52423473275676302182011-09-22T22:24:00.000-07:002011-09-22T22:24:19.020-07:00Baby Ray NurseryI shared the great news earlier in a post about my daughter expecting her first baby. The new addition is due any day now. While waiting I have design a board for the nursery. I spent time at my daughters place on Saturday so I was able to take some pictures of the room to show you guys. <br />
Here is the mood board.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWpNgaXCOm65Rfpxk4phm2CNV3mvnH5mo2fkt49MbAIAwf-bjg5y_hv_t0ismzlvRADOFX9Pq-OjCad4IZQbj4cMA0dGIPPPas9NkUwwNrk9n4w1DN3OdejfAZAFNouKnyI7X_bO1oODP/s1600/098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihWpNgaXCOm65Rfpxk4phm2CNV3mvnH5mo2fkt49MbAIAwf-bjg5y_hv_t0ismzlvRADOFX9Pq-OjCad4IZQbj4cMA0dGIPPPas9NkUwwNrk9n4w1DN3OdejfAZAFNouKnyI7X_bO1oODP/s320/098.JPG" /></a></div> They crib was purchased last month. The space is small and I have some challenges with the layout of the room. I stil have to purchase the drapes, along with a couple of baskets and picture frames. I have to tweak the mood board a little as well. So this weekend I'll be shopping to pick up some items to put the finishing touch on this room. I cant wait to see my sweet grandchild little face. I'll be back to show the reveal, and maybe the baby. I better hurry and finish the nursery before the big arrival.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-58674481158135698082011-09-15T12:11:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:13:43.891-07:00Such is Life- Surgery, Birthday, A Car, A Little Baby and I'm Back!!!!I pray that you guys have not given up on me and my journal to make my house a home. Well you all do understand how life sometimes throw you a curve ball. Boy when that curve ball hits all plans are changed, that agenda, and projects to complete list, everything is put on HALT!!!!!! <br />
I have so much to share along with pictures. I have thought about giving up my little part-time blogging gig, but no way I truly like it. I have decided to continue to share with all 13 of my followers. <br />
Well some of you may know that my daughter Destiny is expecting my 1st grandbaby. Yes I said grandbaby, because they have decided not to find out the sex of the baby. Ok let me confess that not knowing the sex of the baby has made it really difficult to buy tons of clothers for the bundle of joy. But I'm sure I will have plenty years of that to come. She has two weeks before her delivery date. Yay!!!! I have been ordered to decorate the nursery. Since given the task I have been gathering things to make the room extra special. I will be sharing pictures really soon. <br />
My doctor informed me a while back that I would possibly need surgery, boy what women don't go thru. Anyway I had surgery in early August and is doing so well. I was off work for six weeks and was able to get some projects completed. Yep I will share along with pictures really soon I promise. GOD is truly a healer and I'm grateful.<br />
Well people I must say that there will always be bumps in the road of life,but GOD is always faithful. <br />
On August 29th, a car ran into my house. What's the odds of that happening in a life time? Oh and that was a day before my birthday. Yep you heard it right a CAR crashed right into the side of my house. Yep my projects to complete list has just grown. Thank GOD no one was hurt. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60nyRmX3g_hJFBZ2rMAEG-VwXwSM0fFgePFPB0sVz_kbSnDehai_NgNOrZHQ17QczSXgS1J0MitGFCm4pbbPlmW13jrPnOz4SmeDqxUUVEWHMBHDnyXau7mB-mT5HpbiYxcOPVXhYnPkT/s1600/Picture+606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60nyRmX3g_hJFBZ2rMAEG-VwXwSM0fFgePFPB0sVz_kbSnDehai_NgNOrZHQ17QczSXgS1J0MitGFCm4pbbPlmW13jrPnOz4SmeDqxUUVEWHMBHDnyXau7mB-mT5HpbiYxcOPVXhYnPkT/s320/Picture+606.jpg" /></a></div>Picture of the front of the car that entered the side of my house.<br />
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Folks, I will be back to share about the nursery, got to get moving on that project. I'm so excited!!!Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-35442785950442708352011-07-26T23:38:00.000-07:002011-07-26T23:38:16.235-07:00A Three Legged Chair and a Dining Room ProjectI love a great thrift store find. I post a month ago about my SA(Salvation Army)find. Well I have always admired a beautiful dining room to bring family and friends together with a great meal. Well our home was actually missing dining room furniture so I was on the hunt for a budget friendly set. On a recent visit to the SA I ran across this set.<br />
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The details of the chairs really made me fall in love. I looked right pass the outdated green fabric. I start to envision my chairs with some new fabric. If the price was right I knew that this would be a done deal. I had found the perfect set, some new fabric, paint and a little work is all that was needed. After a careful inspection of the set I was disappointed!!!<br />
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A three legged chair!!! What....Well what is a girl to do once she has fallen in love? I looked for the missing chair leg, but could not find it. I knew that I could used the broken leg in my negotiation of the price. I wondered could the Wizard fix the leg himself? After talking to the manager the price that she quoted me for the table, three chairs and the three legged chair, it was <strike>a DONE DEAL</strike>, SOLD! <br />
I did decide to invest and get the chair leg replaced professionally, and the shop did an excellent job. <br />
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Well let the work begin. I plan to have a holiday party and need to stay focus on this room. Presently I'm searching for window treatments, fabric for the chairs and a cute bench for the room. Here are some of the fabrics I chose for the chairs.<br />
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This fabric is gorgeous, and would bring in some color. I have pillows in this print on my sofa which will pull the rooms together for cohesiveness. <br />
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Well I will have my hands full with this project. Of course I will keep you all updated on my progess. Which fabric do you like for the chairs? I'll love to hear your recommendations. <br />
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Enough said, work ahead.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-44826446572792890122011-07-20T14:16:00.000-07:002011-07-20T14:16:55.765-07:00Vacation, Antique Shopping & Flea MarketsI did share in my last post that me and the hubbie went away on vacation in celebration of our Anniversary. We went to Branson Missouri for seven days. Let me confess that I had already stalked out some shopping spots, seven days without shopping almost impossible for me. Yes we did have a great time and went to see New Shanghai Acrobats it was such an amazing show.<br />
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On our anniversary we went on the Branson Landing Princess for a nice dinner cruise. Because it was our anniversary we got special treatment from the staff, and the food & wine was excellent.<br />
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Check out that fabulous house in the background (no it's not mine)dang!!<br />
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We went out for a scrumptious lunch at Cantina Laredo Mexican Restaurant, OMG. Ok another confession I love yes love Mexican foods and the table side guacamole was delicious. We feasted on Taco De Pescado(Mahi-Mahi)and the Mango Margarita was off the chain!! After expressing to the hostess how great the food was, he gave me & the hubbie free gift cards to the restaurant, well there is not a Cantina Laredo in Chicago yet but one will be opening in late August.(Yay.)True saying a close mouth won't get fed. I highly recommend this restaurant if it is in your city, so check out their website for locations. <br />
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Ok now to the shopping.... Missouri have so many antique malls and flea markets so I had to make my round. I even hit a couple of my favorite stores while I was there. I snapped a couple of pic's of some of the things I saw and fell in love with. <br />
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I also visited on of my favorite stores Belk, which is only in the South but I purchased some nice dresses on sale. I love this store they always have great sales. Sorry for the long post... but I missed you guys. I will be sharing my upcoming project later this week and I need you guys help.<br />
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LoLorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179634726812403835.post-13255047534811860532011-07-15T10:46:00.000-07:002011-07-15T10:46:25.847-07:00Happy AnniversaryToday is my Anniversary!! I have been married to my husband for 16 years. When I hear about the divorce rate, and the broken Hollywood marriages, I feel blessed and grateful. It is truly a blessing from GOD. All sixteen years have not been great, excellent, fabulous, adorable... you get my point. No fairy tale stories here, just keeping it 100% real. However we have endured issues, prayed faithfully, and worked hard to say to each other Happy Anniversary Honey!!! We are away on vacation in celebration of our Anniversary. Enjoy your weekend.<br />
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Hey guys I have been MIA, but I'm back!!! Sometimes it's necessary to rest, regroup and return. I'll share a sneak peek of my recent SA(Salvation Army) find with you guys. I'll be shopping for fabric soon and will reveal my livingroom soon. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0QTHwhHA8UXbqtLQJ3k7y303qYhe3ba3_lAo4jeTLdnDujV1nWi27-ZvBODi0RNF3k2vT3-GbRGAfg28_Fu7IS0MIKncYZi86px2lL10P7b7oLsShTgrOrRYENlX8VRwFO-r98q4jetS/s1600/440.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_0QTHwhHA8UXbqtLQJ3k7y303qYhe3ba3_lAo4jeTLdnDujV1nWi27-ZvBODi0RNF3k2vT3-GbRGAfg28_Fu7IS0MIKncYZi86px2lL10P7b7oLsShTgrOrRYENlX8VRwFO-r98q4jetS/s320/440.JPG" /></a></div>I purchased this fabric at Old Time Pottery, they only had 5 yards. I decided to make these curtains<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIjtGzUuHoXfDZUW3gnLNfHeo7pm1k55hVu6s35psX7qSl3rPKBSORmcLF-LWaNCieh4QpDkn_BbcA13AUxlnoyO-fTX48wdZY16WAB3HNQYGW6TboO3xFF89TjZ-qVjzw5inK6jzK-1s/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzIjtGzUuHoXfDZUW3gnLNfHeo7pm1k55hVu6s35psX7qSl3rPKBSORmcLF-LWaNCieh4QpDkn_BbcA13AUxlnoyO-fTX48wdZY16WAB3HNQYGW6TboO3xFF89TjZ-qVjzw5inK6jzK-1s/s320/021.JPG" /></a></div>OK, what do you all think? My sister say the stripes may be too much. The Wizard said a lighter curtain may be better for the spring. My daughter Destiny is stuck she really don't know she likes both. So I need help.<br />
I went to the Unique Thrift and found some off white sheers and they were 90 inches long. Well the price was right with 66% off, so I got them for $3.20, can't beat that with a stick.<br />
Well remember they only had 5 yards of the black and white fabric, not enough to make drapes for my entire living room. I did search a high end fabric store and found the fabric for $15.99 a yard, no way I only paid $4.99 a yard at Old Time Pottery. Well I did find the fabric online for $6.99 a yard(now that's in my budget). I would have to order a couple of yards to complete my space. Here is plan B.<br />
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Black & White Classic Glam.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-nI5_jhq8jP7hT6i8Qqcf-LlgfDBUf4llIqjI33bYC_KE-TH1WppNxexQbKeUr_YMKRXg1Iab36iPaRez5tbJzsdrhHDt7DRCognmSWsK423L7VqMB1CIugTV3sUuTMHdEE2GXCk1lnk/s1600/036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="240" width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW-nI5_jhq8jP7hT6i8Qqcf-LlgfDBUf4llIqjI33bYC_KE-TH1WppNxexQbKeUr_YMKRXg1Iab36iPaRez5tbJzsdrhHDt7DRCognmSWsK423L7VqMB1CIugTV3sUuTMHdEE2GXCk1lnk/s320/036.JPG" /></a></div>OK I need you HELP, I need to finish this room.Lorettahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02931140629440102003noreply@blogger.com7