tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74460215415620749542024-03-13T23:14:21.629-07:00Sweet Chaos HomeInjecting some pretty into a house full of boysCarolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.comBlogger344125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-46045311744030715842016-05-21T06:31:00.000-07:002016-05-21T06:31:37.474-07:00Bathroom Renovations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Hey there! Remember this <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2016/02/design-plan-black-and-white-bathroom.html">design plan</a> for my client's kids bathroom?</div>
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Well, the room is almost complete, and it's looking like this...</div>
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I need to take my good camera over and get some more pics, but in the meantime, I've started a bathroom renovation for another client. </div>
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This is a "before" shot of the space ...</div>
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And here's my design plan for it...</div>
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We are going to use this pattern cement tile for the floor ...<br />
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I'm really excited about turning this vintage library table (a craigslist find!) into a vanity with a vessel sink and wall mount faucet.<br />
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I will be sharing progress pics next week, so be sure to follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/sweetchaoshome">Instagram</a> for the latest.<br />
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<br />Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-12549172680320533992016-02-21T06:43:00.001-08:002016-02-21T06:50:18.887-08:00Design Plan: Black and White Bathroom <br />
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Last Spring I designed this new master bathroom for one of my favorite clients.<br />
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My client loves her new bathroom, but she doesn't love that her little boys now use it all the time. And, since moms deserve at least one kid-free space in the house, we are going to update the boys' bathroom so they'll want to use it instead of the master bathroom.<br />
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The boys' bathroom is off the upstairs hallway, and is used by guests as well.<br />
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It needs an update, wouldn't you agree? Here's the design plan...<br />
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We are basically tearing out everything and starting new. The new custom vanity will be finished in a dark gray stain, and the floor will be these gingham cement tiles that I am sooooo ridiculously excited to use.<br />
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We will add shiplap to the wall behind the vanity, two large round mirrors and sconces.<br />
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I'm hoping that the Delta Trinsic faucet will be available in the matte black finish by installation time, but if not, we will use the champagne bronze finish.<br />
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The tub will be replaced, and new subway tiles will be installed on the shower walls.<br />
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As soon as the vanity is ready, the demo will begin. Hopefully, in a couple of weeks! I will share the progress with you.<br />
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I think the bathroom is going to be gorgeous! Who knows, maybe mom will be using the boys' bathroom now :)<br />
<br />Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-55037871563396498512016-02-04T06:42:00.001-08:002016-02-04T06:42:33.947-08:00Kitchen Makeover: The Layout<br />
When I started planning our kitchen remodel, I had a few goals in mind. Naturally, I wanted to update the space to have it reflect our style. And, I had to replace some of the ancient appliances so that actual cooking could take place.<br />
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But, I also really wanted to improve the flow of the kitchen, increase the work space, and maximize storage.<br />
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The kitchen truly is the heart and hub of our home. There is a constant flow of kids coming and going through the side entry on the right and the stairs on the left. It's quite the circus, especially now that one of my kids has taken up juggling. <i>He'd better not hit my chandelier!! ;)</i><br />
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Since we were keeping the original footprint of the kitchen, I had to give a lot of thought to how the space could function best for our family.<br />
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I took this next picture the day before demolition began. You can see there was wasted space above the cabinets. The only thing that was stored on those ledges was dust :)<br />
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The cabinetry between the kitchen entry and the door to the backyard always bothered me. It closed in the kitchen and blocked the light. And, it really didn't offer any efficient storage.<br />
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I decided I would rather replace the sliding glass door that we never used with a window, and put in more storage below.<br />
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I had to sacrifice my farmhouse table to accommodate the new cabinetry, but I LOVE our new round table. It's actually much more intimate, and makes for better traffic flow through the kitchen.<br />
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The new window opens out to the deck, and we had a small wooden bar built outside, so I could toss food out to the kids and they wouldn't have to come in and mess up my new kitchen. See... I put a lot of thought into this plan.<br />
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Inside, the new cabinetry gives me plenty of space to store the endless piles of paper that turn up out of nowhere and junk up the house.<br />
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On the other side of the kitchen is our back stairway that used to house a small closet and desk underneath it...<br />
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This area was really a waste of space. The desk was ridiculously small to actually be able to sit and work, and the closet was too far from the cooking area to function as a pantry.<br />
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The space now functions as a beverage center with a refrigerator, sink and hidden coffee bar.<br />
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Our previous kitchen island housed an enormous cooktop and a prep sink, leaving very little space to do any prep work or serving.<br />
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We never used the sink. I stored papers in there. Don't judge.<br />
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I was so happy to get everything out of the island, and just have a clean expanse to serve food or have folks gather around. However, I will admit that it has been hard for me to break in the new marble. I'm getting better ... slowly...<br />
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The island is large and has loads of storage on one end. Having counterstools that slide underneath the other end helps keep obstacles out of the way so the savages can easily raid the fridge.<br />
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We kept our big ole' subzero refrigerator, because some things just aren't made like they used to be. We had some small repairs made to it in the past, and were told this beast still had a long life ahead of him. I hope so!!<br />
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Next to the refrigerator, we installed in a microwave drawer. This is the kid's favorite thing ever. Everyone who comes to our house for the first time has to agree to a 45 second microwave demonstration.<br />
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Cooking has become much easier now that we have a properly working range and oven. I'm even enjoying cooking more now. A little bit. I'm trying to anyway.<br />
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So, hopefully that gives you a better idea of the kitchen layout, and why I made certain decisions.<br />
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Hey... did you notice the crockpot on the countertop? I'm writing a blog post and cooking dinner. Seems like I really have my act together today. Good thing you can't see the rest of my house :)<br />
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<br />Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-67229228398490872692016-01-13T04:00:00.000-08:002016-01-13T05:00:49.625-08:00Kitchen Reveal... Finally!<br />
Happy New Year!!<br />
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I can't believe it's January, and I'm just now revealing the kitchen that we started remodeling last summer. Hopefully, you were following along with me on <a href="http://instagram.com/sweetchaoshome">Insta</a> or <a href="http://facebook.com/sweetchaoshome">Facebook</a>, so you could see some of the progress.<br />
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I really enjoyed the entire process of this renovation. Although there were some stressful moments, I feel very lucky to have been able to create my dream kitchen. I will provide more details and the rationale behind certain decisions <i>(like why I chose not to put pendants above the island) </i>in future blog posts. But, for today, I thought I'd go with fewer words and more photos :)<br />
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This is how the kitchen looked the day before demo began...<br />
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And, here it is now...<br />
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One of my favorite new clients also happens to be a really good friend. We are going to have lots of fun updating several rooms in her house. But, we decided to start the home makeover by refreshing the exterior with new paint colors.</div>
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Located on a wooded lot near a lake, the house had wonderful Craftsman style details.</div>
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However, the exterior paint was all one color which did nothing to highlight the unique details.<br />
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I decided to incorporate two different paint colors on the body of the house. Benjamin Moore "Copley Gray" was used on the shingles, and BM "Coastal Fog" was used on the wood siding. BM "Ballet White" makes the trim pop.<br />
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The color variation is subtle, yet allows the architectural details to shine.<br />
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My friend really loves the color persimmon, so the custom color on the front door made her very happy.<br />
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I will be sharing all the updates we make to this home. If you don't see much from me here, please follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/sweetchaoshome">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://facebook.com/sweetchaoshome">Facebook</a> for progress photos.<br />
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Happy Fall!!Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-75185453830259725942015-10-22T07:57:00.000-07:002015-10-22T07:57:38.509-07:00Bathroom Reno with a Vintage Vibe<br />
Lots of totally awesome things came from the '80s: MTV, John Hughes' films, Pac Man, Dirty Dancing, and leg warmers.<br />
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Then there are some things that should have stayed in the '80s never to be seen again. Like mullets. And Cabbage Patch dolls.<br />
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And bathrooms with gargantuan tubs, small showers and popcorn ceilings.<br />
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Case in point: my client's bathroom. It was eerily similar to my master bathroom pre-renovation. The tub was the size of a small swimming pool, surrounded by a huge deck.<br />
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Yet, the shower and toilet were in a small enclosed room with poor ventilation.<br />
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<li>a properly-vented shower that wouldn't mildew</li>
<li>new tile floors that looked like wood</li>
<li>removal of the "popcorn" ceiling</li>
<li>installation of better overhead lighting</li>
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To save money, we kept the existing cabinetry. We also stayed with a very similar layout, so as not to incur huge expenses moving plumbing.<br />
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We started by removing the wall that separated the toilet/shower area from the rest of the bathroom. And, that's when we encountered our first obstacle: a large pipe running right up from the middle of the floor to the ceiling.<br />
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My clients are loving their new non-80s bathroom. The only problem is they can't keep their two sons from using it, too. So now we are going to go to work on updating the boys' bathroom. I'm really excited about that project, and will share details soon.</div>
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I have so much fun working with this client. She grew up in an old farmhouse, which influenced her design aesthetic. You can see the dining room I designed for her <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2015/06/client-project-dining-room-before-after.html">HERE.</a></div>
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Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-25931201995838299522015-08-19T12:05:00.003-07:002015-08-19T12:05:53.755-07:00Kitchen Pass Through Window<br />
If you've ever lived through a remodel, you know that things don't always go as planned.<br />
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In my <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2015/08/the-latest-from-kitchen-and-family-room.html">last post</a>, I shared some of the changes that turned out better than expected like the planked ceiling, the painted woodwork and the new hardwood floors.<br />
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Well, lest you think it's been all smooth sailing, let me tell you about our window.<br />
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In the photo below, you can see our large sliding glass door which leads out to the deck. We never used the door, so we decided to remove it. The plan was to put in a pass through window with cabinets underneath it.<br />
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We selected a Marvin french casement window that would push open to the outside. I was really looking forward to install day, and I snapped this pic as I headed out in the morning...<br />
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When I returned home that afternoon, the new window was in place. And, guess what? I hated it.<br />
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It looked so much higher up and smaller than I expected it to be. I felt like I was looking out of a prison cell window. And, it definitely was not at a comfortable level for passing food from the countertop.<br />
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All throughout the remodel, I had a tendency to obsess over every detail and decision. Except for the window. Aside from selecting the type of window, I left the measurements to our contractor and window supplier. Somehow the window ended up being shortened by 11 inches from the original one we had planned on.<br />
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Thankfully, our contractor was great and covered the cost to replace it with a larger window. And the best thing is that I was able to make changes to the new window. I decided to go without grills or screens, and to do a wood window instead of vinyl. So, what seemed like a total nightmare actually worked out better in the end.<br />
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The new window arrives next week. Crossing my fingers...<br />
<br />Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-415434097153838522015-08-11T17:37:00.001-07:002015-08-11T17:51:14.979-07:00The Latest from the Kitchen (and Family Room) Remodel<br />
We are in week 7 of our kitchen remodel, and I have so much to fill you in on! There have been highs and lows, moments of self-doubt, minor panic attacks and dust. Oh my word, the dust! A few times I have vacuumed and washed the floors, only to have them coated with dust again the next day. I finally learned to embrace it. Really. What better excuse is there <i>not</i> to clean?<br />
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I should let the remodeling continue indefinitely. I won't be able to ever cook or clean again :)<br />
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Hopefully, you've been following me on <a href="http://instagram.com/sweetchaoshome">Instagram</a> or <a href="http://facebook.com/sweetchaoshome">Facebook</a> so you could see some of the progress, like the new planked ceiling...<br />
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It might just be my favorite thing ever. In fact, no ceiling will ever be safe from planking again. Clients, you've been warned!<br />
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While we are on the topic of things I love, I have to let you in on a little secret. While I was planning the kitchen remodel, I decided to do something that I've contemplated for the past 8 years. I decided I would paint the dark wood paneled walls in the family room. I didn't blog about it, because I know painting wood is a touchy subject. And, it took me so long to build up the courage to do it. I didn't want anyone to talk me out of it! :)<br />
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We had to move out of the house for a few days because of the paint fumes.<br />
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The rest of the walls were painted my beloved SW "Sea Salt" to break up the sea of white. And, I started moving furniture back into the room (including a new coffee table!)<br />
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I've got so much more to share about the kitchen, including some things that didn't go exactly as planned. Stay tuned...<br />
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The first couple of weeks consisted of demo (that's a fun part too!), and the not-so-glamorous electrical and plumbing work.</div>
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The electrical work involved replacing 8 million can lights with smaller, more strategically-placed recessed lights. They roughed in the electrical for the new sconces and chandelier.<br />
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A gas line had to be run, as we are switching from an electric to a gas range. Yay! Water lines were moved to accommodate a new sink that will be in the beverage center area.<br />
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When all of that was complete, new drywall had to be hung.<br />
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So much more still to be done, and my house is an absolute disaster area, but it's coming together. I'm off to make my final countertop selection. Wish me luck!<br />
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Yesterday I got a text from a friend that read, "Blog, will ya???!?!!!!"<br />
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So here I am. And, I've got some kitchen progress to share.<br />
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On Monday morning, our kitchen looked like this...<br />
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And, by Wednesday night, it looked like this...<br />
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All of the cabinets were removed, and are going to live with a lovely couple that I met through craigslist. The couple lives on a farm, and brought us fresh eggs when they came to look at the cabinets. How nice was that? I think our cabs will be very happy in their new home.<br />
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The hardwoods were removed, and I've got plans to use them in another part of the house.<br />
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The kitchen looks so large and spacious that I almost hate to put anything back in it!<br />
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Are y'all on Instagram? I resisted for a long time (who has time for all this social media??). But, I'm using it more and more now, and I have to say it is very easy for me to snap pics and keep you updated on the kitchen remodel. So, if you want to follow along, you can find me <a href="http://instagram.com/sweetchaoshome">HERE</a>.<br />
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If you prefer <a href="http://facebook.com/sweetchaoshome">Facebook</a>, I generally link my Instagram photos there as well.<br />
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There's going to be lots happening around here over the next few weeks. I will try to share as much as I can. But, if you don't hear from me, feel free to send me a pushy message :)Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-72445534970532629372015-06-16T04:54:00.001-07:002015-06-17T17:01:27.568-07:00Client Project: Dining Room Before & After<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had to laugh when I looked back on my last post. I gave you all the details about the plan for our kitchen remodel… the lighting, cabinets, sink countertops, flooring, chairs, etc. But, I realized later that I didn't even mention any materials that are actually used for the main purpose of the kitchen: <i>cooking!</i> I guess you can tell how much I love to cook :) Oops!<br />
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I have been working with a fabulous client on a couple of rooms in her home. With the exception of a few accessories, her dining room makeover is complete. And, I just love it! Let's take a look at the transformation...<br />
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Here is the room "before"...<br />
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The room had nice hardwood floors and wainscoting, but was lacking any pizazz. My client had painted the room twice, and still wasn't pleased with the color. She wanted the room to be a bit more feminine with a vintage vibe, yet still kid-friendly for her two young sons. <br />
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The existing furniture and drapes had to stay, so I used the color of the drapes as the starting point for the new color palette.<br />
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We brightened up the space by painting the walls "Revere Pewter," and replacing the black chandelier with a delicate gold one with a more feminine, vintage look.<br />
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We grounded the room with a seagrass rug that adds texture … and hides spills :)<br />
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The chair seats were recovered in a pretty suzani fabric, and a new mirror and buffet lamps add height and interest to the sideboard.<br />
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My client likes vintage pieces, and was enthusiastic when I suggested that she create a gallery wall with an assortment of Italian florentine platters. She found these beauties on ebay.<br />
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Perhaps my favorite item in the room is the beautiful dining bench we had made in a custom indoor/outdoor fabric. The fabric is soft, comfortable and durable… can't beat that! The bench adds some softness to the room, and breaks up the sea of wooden chairs.<br />
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We still need to add candles to the new sconces flanking the window and pillows to the dining bench. Some framed photos will also be added to the wall behind the dining bench. I will take pics when it's complete, but I just couldn't wait to share this pretty space with you!<br />
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My client is an absolute dream! I made a paint suggestion, and the next day she painted the room. Same with recovering the chair seats. If only my contractors worked as fast as her :)<br />
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We are currently renovating her master bathroom, and it is going to be a stunner!! Can't wait to share it with you.<br />
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Have a great day!! I started mine with a 5:30am boot camp <i>(what was I thinking??). </i>If I stick with it, I'm going to have to give up my late nights of binge watching <i>The Wire. </i>:)<br />
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The design for our kitchen remodel is complete, and now we are playing the waiting game while our cabinets are being built. </div>
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We will be doing a simple, shaker style cabinet. The perimeter cabinets will be painted white, and will be topped with a honed black granite countertop. </div>
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The island will be gray with a marble or quartzite or quartz countertop. <i>(How is that for a decision?)</i> I need to look at what slabs are available when we get to that point. More on that in another post...</div>
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The backsplash will be a simple, classic white subway tile. I have always wanted a farmhouse sink, so that decision was a no brainer. And, I have been dying to use this <a href="http://www.circalighting.com/details.aspx?pid=648">library sconce</a> ever since I saw this pic years ago…</div>
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If you read about my <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2015/02/kitchen-floors-opinions-welcome.html">flooring dilemma</a>, you know that the hardwood floors we put throughout the rest of our house were discontinued in the solid planks. After much research, debate and conversations with flooring experts, we decided to go with the 3/4" engineered floor that matches the other floors.</div>
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Oh, I can't tell you how ready I am to rip out the nasty carpet in here!!! Sometimes I start to peel up an edge of it, wondering how bad it would be to live with subfloor for a month. Then I come to my senses and tuck it back in :)</div>
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And, I am hoping to use a chandelier from Ro Sham Beaux. They stole my heart at the High Point Furniture Market last Fall. I love their "Fiona" chandelier with robin's egg blue beads …</div>
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And their "Malibu" in recycled Coke bottle glass is equally awesome…<br />
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So, that's the plan, Stan. I will share the layout and floor plans, as soon as I figure out how to do that. Technology is not my strength. I'll see if my 6 year old can do it for me :)<br />
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Perhaps it was the teen years I spent working the Burger King drive thru window. </div>
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But, there is just something about passing food and beverages through a window that appeals to me. <i>(Minus the hairnet and polyester uniform.)</i></div>
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Wherever the idea originated, we've decided to create a pass through window as part of our kitchen remodel.</div>
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It might not look <i>exactly</i> like these inspiration images. Because we live in Indiana. Where there are bugs. And hailstorms. And freezing cold winters. And really hot, humid summers. </div>
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And, we literally never walk through it. <i>Well, okay, maybe 10 times in the past 8 years.</i> We always use the door next to it. </div>
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So, the plan is to remove the door, replace it with a window and add cabinets with a countertop under the window. This will give us additional storage that we need, and will be nice for serving food out to the deck.</div>
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In case you are wondering, our kitchen remodel is really going to happen! I've signed off on the final design plan, and the cabinets and appliances have been ordered. The cabinets are being made by some local Amish, and there is a 10-11 week lead time. So, I'm anticipating that we'll get underway by the beginning of July. </div>
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In another year, my oldest can get a job at Burger King and help pay for it :)</div>
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It's no secret that I love coastal decor. Although I live in the Midwest, I decorate with turquoise and white (and pink, of course!). I've got sea glass and driftwood scattered around my home, but I try not to go overboard with the coastal thing, since I don't live anywhere near an ocean.</div>
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When I go on vacation, I love to stay in rental homes that are decked out in all their coastal glory.</div>
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Just like the family room I showed you in the last post, this room was too dark and formal for my taste.<br />
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Next to the dining table is a bar area overlooking the kitchen. Well, sort of overlooking the kitchen if you peek through the opening below the upper cabinets.<br />
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Although the furniture doesn't match my style, it is good quality. And, new furniture was not in the budget. So I had to work with it.<br />
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The plan to improve this area of the villa included:<br />
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I moved the table so the chandelier was centered. The walls were painted Benjamin Moore "Linen White." I added some coastal wall decor from HomeGoods.</div>
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The one project I didn't complete was recovering the chair seats. I purchased this indoor/outdoor fabric for the seats…</div>
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Thankfully, my aunt and uncle are going down to Hilton Head next week and are going to do the seats for me. Yay!</div>
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If you're interested in renting our home away from home, shoot me an email at sweetchaoshome@gmail.com.</div>
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Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-81417402361303233002015-04-16T12:08:00.000-07:002015-05-05T05:57:46.347-07:00Beach Villa Makeover: Family Room & Sun Deck<br />
When we were looking for a beach house, this was the dream ...<br />
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Neutral walls, shades of blues and greens, and lots of coastal accessories.<br />
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But, the reality was this...<br />
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Well, I suppose there were shades of green going on, but it wasn't the <i>"welcome to the beach"</i> look I wanted. However, I was grateful that the home came furnished, and I knew that some cosmetic changes could give it a more coastal vibe.<br />
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I had less than two weeks to give the place a facelift. Here's what we did to update the family room:<br />
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I started by clearing out all items I didn't want: art, lamps, dark accessories, pillows, the bistro set and the chair/ottoman. Items either went to the local consignment shop or were donated.<br />
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I added some small items I had brought from home. My sister gave me the "Beach your children well" sign and the buoy bookends for Christmas. So cute!<br />
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I scored the rattan chair and ottoman at the consignment shop for $150. Didn't realize it was the Pottery Barn Malabar chair until I got it home. The cushion covers were nasty, so I am having new ones made. In the meantime, a blue cushion from Pier 1 does the trick. The sea grass end table, tray and lamp are all from HomeGoods.<br />
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I removed the end table on one side of the sectional, as it was crammed in there and didn't allow easy access to the built-in cabinet. A floor lamp that I got on clearance at HomeGoods takes its place.<br />
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The green sectional wasn't the ideal color, but new pillows lighten it up and add a beachy flair.<br />
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New coastal signs and art from HomeGoods (where else??) freshen up the room.<br />
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The driftwood dolphin is one of my favorite pieces!<br />
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The walls were painted Benjamin Moore "Linen White," and the wall around the fireplace is my favorite Sherwin Williams "Sea Salt."<br />
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Off the family room is the sun deck. It was rather nondescript when we bought the place…<br />
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I ordered some Adirondack chairs from Ace Hardware for $19.99/each, and had them shipped to the store in Hilton Head.<br />
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Ahhh… that's better. Comfy, cute and weather-resistant!<br />
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So, there you have it. Some paint and new accessories, and the place is much closer to the beach home I had in mind ...<br />
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I'll be back to share details on the other rooms. Have a great day!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://www.thriftydecorchick.com/2015/05/may-15-before-and-after.html">Thrifty Decor Chick's Before & After Party</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-64499999303953249982015-04-13T05:42:00.000-07:002015-04-15T17:26:54.414-07:00Our Beach Villa: Part Two<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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If you missed it, check out <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2015/04/our-beach-villa-part-one.html">yesterday's post</a> for details and "before" pics of our Hilton Head beach villa.</div>
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The villa came furnished, and thankfully, the furniture was in good shape. However, everything was a bit too dark and dated for my taste. I wanted to give the place a more coastal vibe that reflects my taste and, hopefully, appeals to more renters.</div>
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I just returned from spending two weeks there. My mom came the first week to help me clean, accessorize and update. My husband and kids came down the next week for Spring Break, and we had a small crew here stripping wallpaper, making repairs and painting.</div>
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I will share more details later this week about what we did in each room. (Hint: it involved several trips to Home Goods. Shocking, I know!)<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the pics of the lighter, brighter, beach-ier villa! The painters were still working on our last day there, so I don't yet have updated pics of the foyer or the bathrooms. Will share as soon as I do.<br />
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If you would like information on renting our villa, please email me at sweetchaoshome@gmail.com.<br />
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I love the ocean. The sand between my toes, the saltwater, the sound of crashing waves and the sea air. It is definitely my happy place. Unfortunately, my home is in land-locked Indiana with no ocean in sight. </div>
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During our brutal winter months, I have dreamt about having a place near the beach to escape the cold. And, this winter, the dream became a reality. We purchased a villa on Hilton Head Island, SC that we will, hopefully, escape to a few times a year. When we are not there, the villa will be rented. So, if you need some time at the beach, email me for more information. <i>(Yes, that was a shameless plug.)</i></div>
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After vacationing in various beach communities, we chose to buy in Hilton Head for a few reasons. It's within a reasonable driving distance from us; it has nice year-round temperatures; it has beautiful tree-lined plantations with buildings that blend-in with nature (no high-rises); and it's family-friendly with loads of activities (golf, tennis, fishing, kayaking, watersports, and miles of bike paths). I also like that it's laid-back… no pressure to dress my kids in Vineyard Vines just to go grab an ice cream cone ;) </div>
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The island boasts the country's largest Kroger, which happens to sell the best pimiento cheese I've ever had. <i>That wasn't really a deciding factor. Just a bit of trivia for y'all. </i>Now that I'll be a part-time Southerner, I can toss out a "y'all" and be totally legit, right?</div>
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My husband and I went down to Hilton Head in December to take a look at some properties. Our main goal was to be as close to the beach as possible. We looked at lots of places, but when we walked into this place, we knew this was it. It came furnished, and although I didn't love the decor, I knew I could make some changes to give it a more "beachy" look.</div>
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Here is how the place looked when we toured it…</div>
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This is the walkway leading up to the villa. I love the Spanish moss.<br />
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Our door is the one on the right. When you enter the front door, you immediately go up a flight of stairs to the living areas.</div>
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What I liked about the space: the vaulted ceiling, the wall of windows, and the built-ins. </div>
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What I didn't like: everything else. Ha! Well, I could work with the sectional because it was in good shape and a new one wasn't in the budget. But, the dark pillows and art and the formal lamps had to go! I don't want earth tones and pictures of autumn leaves in a beach house. I want light, bright, airy and coastal! </div>
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That chair and ottoman were pretty hideous, and the bistro set?</div>
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"Please sit up here at the bistro table and spill your red wine on my light carpet." Ummm… no thank you. That was the first thing heading for the consignment shop!</div>
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Again, lots of dark going on. I would have loved a whitewashed table here, but I can work with this.</div>
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The kitchen was in good shape. Well-equipped, good appliances.<br />
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It opens up into the dining room with a bar area.<br />
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Just outside is one of my favorite spots.</div>
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The screened porch with table and chairs and a swing.</div>
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When I'm not on the beach, this is where I will spend most of my time.</div>
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Not exactly inviting at the moment, but I will fix that ;)</div>
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The villa has two bedrooms. Each has its own separate hallway and bathroom. This hall leads to the master bedroom.</div>
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We closed on the villa in February, but had renters in there until a couple of weeks ago. When they left, my mom and I headed on down to conduct a design intervention. I just got home yesterday, and I can't wait to show you the changes we made! </div>
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I am so grateful to have a place by the ocean. We looked at a lot of villas, but what sold us on this one was the close proximity to the beach. It is across the street from the beach walk, which makes it less than a 4-minute walk from our front door to the water. We also loved how home-y this villa felt. Many of the places we looked at seemed too much like hotel rooms with tiny living rooms and bedrooms right next to each other. This villa was just the perfect fit for our family. We are so excited to make memories with our kids there. And, I hope that lots of other families will stay there and enjoy it, too!</div>
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Check back tomorrow to see the "after" pics. I think you'll agree that the place is so much lighter, brighter and "beach-ier" now.</div>
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Thanks for reading, and Happy Spring!!! Finally!</div>
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Last night I went out to dinner with a friend, and she told me she was waiting for my next blog post, and I had better get on it. So, Christine… this one's for you.<br />
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Whenever I've been absent from my blog for a while, I figure the least I should do is show back up with a "before and after." <br />
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Therefore, may I present our newly refreshed powder room?<br />
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Here is how it began: basic, brown, boring...<br />
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You know how one thing leads to another? Well, I replaced the basic builder wall mirror with this cute cottage-y green mirror I picked up at Marshall's...<br />
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And before I knew it, I was replacing the beige toilet and countertop, painting the walls, and adding new accessories.<br />
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Pink walls… I know, I know… I <i>tried</i> to pick a different color, but what other color goes as well with a minty green mirror? It had to be done.<br />
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This powder room is right off our side entry (aka Grand Central Station), so lot of kids are using the facility. I wanted it to be colorful and whimsical.<br />
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I tried to use accessories that I already had, like the wall planter that I spray painted turquoise and filled with extra hand towels.<br />
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And, I moved this mirror in from another room. Because, duh, you can't have too many mirrors in a room, even a tiny powder room. I'm pretty sure I read that somewhere.<br />
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The glass bottles, ginger jar and art I already had on hand. The towel hook is from World Market, and the towel is from Target.<br />
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I absolutely love my new art print from <a href="http://www.brittbass.com/">Britt Bass Turner</a>. I'm sure she always dreamed of having her art grace the walls above someone's toilet.<br />
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And, as much as I dreamed of finding a vintage kilim rug for this space, finding a 2' x 3' in pretty colors in a decent price range is practically impossible. Luckily, Urban Outfitters makes this perfect knock-off.<br />
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I'm really digging the eclectic, boho vibe of my little powder room. Small spaces like this are the perfect place to experiment with a different look.<br />
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If you've got a basic, brown, boring box of a room, why not step out of your comfort zone and shake things up a bit?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://www.bystephanielynn.com/2015/03/the-sunday-showcase-party-no-278.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+UnderTheTableAndDreaming+%28Under+The+Table+and+Dreaming%29">The Sunday Showcase</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-890767467937138622015-02-18T07:00:00.000-08:002015-02-18T07:00:02.001-08:00The Look for Less<br />
I recently completed this design board for a client...<br />
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She is a physician and busy mother of two boys, and she wanted to update her dining room with paint and accessories to make it a "sanctuary from the chaos."<br />
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Using her drapes as a jumping off point, I set out to create a soothing room with a neutral palette and a mix of shiny and rustic objects.<br />
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Since everyone likes to save money, I try to offer the "look for less" option whenever possible. With this particular project, my client could choose to go high or low on a couple of the pieces.<br />
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First up is the fabric for the dining chairs. Option 1 was this beautiful Kravet fabric...<br />
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The colors were perfect, and it has wonderful texture. But, we have 8 chair seats to recover, and at $69/yd, it's a bit pricey.<br />
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This fabric offers a very close colorway, and a similar pattern despite being a bit busier. However, this fabric was available on ebay for a steal…. $8.98/yd.<br />
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My client actually preferred the look of Option 2, so it was a no brainer to save the money!<br />
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Next up… the chandelier! In this case, we had three options -- high, mid, or low. Option 1 was the high-end beaded glass trim chandelier from Shades of Light. Price: $1,050 ….<br />
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Option 2 was the Pennington chandelier from Wayfair. Price: $399 ...<br />
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Option 3 was the Hampton Bay Estelle chandelier from Home Depot. Price: $169 …<br />
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We are going with Option 2, because my client liked the extra crystals at the bottom. I think she made a great choice, and I can't wait to see it in the room. I'll do a before and after post on this project when it's complete, so you can see how it all comes together.<br />
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If you've been eyeing an expensive fabric or light fixture, but can't bring yourself to fork over the cash, do not despair. Somewhere there is a look for less, and with a little research, you can find it. Heck, you might even like it better than the original!<br />
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<br />Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-87819978161370259332015-02-11T03:56:00.001-08:002015-03-26T05:32:30.183-07:00Chinoiserie Wallpaper Panels<br />
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It's almost Valentine's Day, and I have got a brand new love. Well two, actually.<br />
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They are tall and gorgeous, and they're both hanging in my dining room right at this very moment.<br />
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Hello lovers...<br />
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Did you see them? My chinoiserie wallpaper panels. They complete me.<br />
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I have long had a crush on the hand-painted silk wallpaper in Aerin Lauder's dressing room...<br />
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and in this dining room designed by Elizabeth Dinkel…<br />
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An entire room in this exquisite paper is out of my league. But, a couple of panels, framed as art, would give me the look for less and fill my empty dining room walls.<br />
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I did some research and discovered <a href="http://griffinandwong.com/">Griffin & Wong</a>. They offer 25 chinoiserie designs, hand painted on a variety of silk wallpaper backgrounds.<br />
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Douglas at Griffin & Wong worked with me to find just the right match. I chose two of their Du Paqier panels in a soft aqua background. I was emailed a picture of the paintings in progress to determine if I wanted more color intensity. The panels typically run from floor to ceiling, but they made mine to accommodate the space above my wainscoting.<br />
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When the panels arrived at my door, I was a bit nervous. What if the picture online didn't look the same in person?<br />
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I was pleasantly surprised to see they were even more beautiful and vibrant in person!<br />
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The panels came rolled up, so I had to figure out how best to hang them. I went to Lowe's and had some hardboard cut to size.<br />
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I then had my wallpaper installer apply the paper to the boards. I had thought I could DIY that part, but I didn't trust myself to not mess it up!<br />
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Once the paper was mounted to the boards and dried, I had them framed in an antique gold bamboo frame. I didn't use glass for two reasons. One, I wanted to save money. And two, I was hanging the boards on top of grass cloth wallpaper. I didn't want to hang anything too heavy that would require more than one small nail hole.<br />
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I really love how the new art fills up the dining room walls and completes the look of the space. I find myself spending more time in there, just so I can admire them.<br />
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I guess you could say we're still in the honeymoon stage, but I hope this love lasts forever :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/02/wow-us-wednesdays-208.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29">Wow Us Wednesdays</a>, <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/inspire-monday-47/">Inspire Me Monday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-15-before-and-after.html">Thrifty Decor Chick's Before & After Party</a>, <a href="http://www.uptownacorn.com/2015/03/share-your-style-6.html">Share Your Style</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-53282464766688407332015-02-04T10:34:00.000-08:002015-02-04T10:34:21.923-08:00Kitchen Floors: Opinions Welcome!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you remember my last post… <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2015/01/kitchen-remodel-lets-get-this-party.html">Kitchen Remodel: Let's Get this Party Started</a> ??<br />
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Yeah, well. Let's just say I haven't even sent out the invitations yet.<br />
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I'm still in the "party" planning stage. There's so much to consider, and I'm not even talking about the fun part like the tile and countertops and lighting. I'm talking budget and layout and making sure I have the right cabinet pieces to keep the kitchen functional and organized for the next 20 years :)<br />
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I've been meeting with contractors and remodeling companies and cabinet makers, and getting estimates. I'm also toying with the idea of serving as my own general contractor. You know, because I don't have enough chaos in my life!<br />
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So, the kitchen party hasn't even started and we've already run into a glitch. Less than 4 years ago, we installed hardwood floors throughout most of the house… the living room, dining room, foyer, and upstairs hallway.<br />
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I always figured that when we were ready to remodel the kitchen, I would continue the same hardwoods into the kitchen and family room (because the carpet in there desperately needs to go). Well, guess what? The floors were discontinued, and can't be found anywhere. Believe me. I've looked. <i>Everywhere</i>.<br />
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All of the rooms connect to each other, as you can see by these pics I just snapped with my phone…<br />
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At the time we installed the now discontinued floors, we were torn between solid vs. engineered vs. pre-finished vs. floors finished on site. We ended up going with Columbia Flooring's Chatham Timeworn hardwood floors in "Dockside Maple." (let me know if any of you is hoarding 900 square feet of the stuff!) It is a pre-finished solid floor. Columbia carries the same floor, but only in the engineered version. I'm just not sold on engineered, as it can't be refinished and I don't know how it will hold up over time.<br />
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2. Sand and stain the kitchen hardwoods to get as close to the finish of the other floors. The only place it would be noticeable is the doorway between the dining room and kitchen. Put new carpet in the family room. The only wall-to-wall carpet option I really like is seagrass, and I'm not sure how well that will hold up.<br />
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3. Put carpet in family room and tile the kitchen. This is my least favorite option as I haven't seen any tile I'm crazy about. And, I'd have to switch out the tile in the adjoining side entry, powder room and mudroom, so that it's all the same.<br />
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When we bought our house 7 years ago, we knew a kitchen remodel would be in our future.</div>
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But, there were little kids running around, other projects to be done and not enough money in the budget. So we removed the wallpaper and prettied it up with new paint.</div>
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There. All better. Well, except for the 25 year old appliances. </div>
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We knew they wouldn't last forever. When it takes 30 minutes to boil a pot of water, you know the end is drawing near.</div>
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We decided that once the appliances bit the dust, it would be our cue to start the remodel.<br />
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Well, in July this happened...</div>
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The glass cooktop completely shattered, shooting pieces of glass everywhere. </div>
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But, did we start the remodel? Nah. We just lived with two burners. <i>(There may or may not be a lot of gourmet cooking taking place in this kitchen.)</i></div>
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Then in November the dishwasher caught fire. I didn't get a picture of that one. I was just trying not to be electrocuted.</div>
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My husband just happened to be in India on business when both of these incidents occurred. I think he is convinced that I was sabotaging the appliances. </div>
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Anyway, we really couldn't ignore the fire. We got a new dishwasher, and started planning the new kitchen. I am currently gathering quotes from a few contractors, and hope to make a decision in the next couple of weeks.</div>
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I have a vision for the room, and I'm pretty set on most of the materials I want to use. I'll share the nitty gritty as we move forward. </div>
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If you follow me on <a href="http://pinterest.com/sweetchaoshome">Pinterest</a>, you've seen a lot of kitchen pinning going on! Here are some of my favorites…</div>
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Okay, so I think you get an idea of the direction I'm heading. Definitely losing the dark cabinets in favor of something lighter and brighter. Shocking, I know! Our kitchen is so dark, despite its 8 million can lights! I need a change.</div>
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So, there are still little kids running around (although they are all in school now), and there are still other projects to be done (aren't there always?), and there still isn't enough money in the budget (is there ever enough $$?), but somehow we're going to get this kitchen party started!<br />
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Stay tuned for more details...</div>
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Happy New Year, friends! I hope you enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones. We had family in town for Christmas, and spent the following week on Hilton Head Island (aka: my happy place). It was so great to be at the beach, riding bikes, playing tennis and frisbee, watching the dolphins, and enjoying quality time with my boys.<br />
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I can't believe that just a few short days ago, my view looked like this…<br />
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Brrr! Winter is upon us, and the kids had their first school delay this morning. Here we go again… :)<br />
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I've spent the past couple of days packing up all of our Christmas decorations. I don't know about you, but every time I put away the Christmas things, I get the urge to start rearranging the house!<br />
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So, I started messing with this corner of the family room…<br />
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I removed the art with the heavy wood frame, and replaced it with these botanicals …<br />
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I also hung a painting on the paneled wall using 3M Command strip hooks so as not to leave any holes in the wood.<br />
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Ten years ago, we spent a summer on Bainbridge Island, WA. I brought home this framed print from a local artist as a reminder of our time there. It's been in an upstairs hallway, but I like the color it brings to this room. And, it breaks up the expanse of dark wood.<br />
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I bought the botanicals from <a href="http://karenrobertson.com/">Karen Robertson</a> at the High Point Market this Fall.<br />
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Karen's work is beautiful. The ferns are actually decoupaged onto glass plates and finished with a hand-painted gold trim.<br />
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These are just a couple of small changes I've made lately, but a big change is on the way.<br />
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I've started getting quotes on a kitchen remodel. There will be lots of planning and decisions to be made, finishes to select, etc. If you care to follow the progress, I will be posting every step of the way. I'd love to have you along for the ride :)<br />
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Thanks for visiting! Cheers to a happy, healthy, peaceful and fabulously decorated New Year!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2015/01/wow-us-wednesdays-203.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SavvySouthernStyle+%28Savvy+Southern+Style%29">Wow Us Wednesdays</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-52152919824905120862014-12-15T15:48:00.001-08:002015-03-02T08:25:05.613-08:00An Update that was Worth the Wait<br />
A couple of years ago, I completed my <a href="http://www.sweetchaoshome.com/2012/06/living-room-reveal.html">living room makeover</a>. But, there was one area I hoped to eventually improve…<br />
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I loved the audubon prints and blue and white vases, but the mirror and storage cubes were only used because they fit my budget at the time. I already had the mirror, and the storage cubes were a Target bargain. But, I always envisioned replacing them with something better.<br />
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Well, today I finally have it the way I hoped it would be...<br />
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I found the chinoiserie bamboo mirror this past summer at an antique mall in Tennessee. It was a total score at $80! I've seen similar going for upwards of $900.<br />
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The Target cubes got a facelift with new upholstery.<br />
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The geometric fabric was left over from my dining room chairs, and I chose a turquoise velvet fabric for the lids. I also had my upholsterer put better nailhead trim along the edge. The original nailheads were pretty cheap looking.<br />
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I'm so happy with the way this little vignette turned out.<br />
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I'd say it was worth the wait!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/inspire-monday-38/#more-17240">Inspire Me Monday</a>, <a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2015/01/winter-blues-wednesday-its-party-201.html">Winter Blues Wednesday</a>, <a href="http://www.frenchcountrycottage.net/2015/01/feathered-nest-friday.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FQoLtm+%28FRENCH+COUNTRY+COTTAGE%29">Feathered Nest Friday</a>, <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2015/03/march-15-before-and-after.html">Thrifty Decor Chick's Before & After Party</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7446021541562074954.post-12409460393288465942014-12-02T13:24:00.000-08:002014-12-02T16:57:29.335-08:00Client Project: Living Room Reveal<br />
Happy December! Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I enjoyed time with my family, and got started on my Christmas decorating. I was also able to clean my house and get caught up on laundry this weekend, so I'm feeling much more organized than usual. <i>(That should last for at least a day!)</i><br />
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While I'm in organization mode, let's start this month off with a finished project, shall we?<br />
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My client recently moved into a new home with her husband and 4 kids. Between working and shuttling kids to various activities, decorating was never a top priority. But, my client wanted to treat herself to a pretty room where she could come home and relax.<br />
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This is her living room right after moving day. The front door opens right into this room, so it needed to make a better first impression.<br />
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Three things had to stay… a recently purchased brown loveseat, a media cabinet, and the wall color. I tried to use the existing rug, but it didn't work with the loveseat, so it moved to another room.<br />
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Some pretty West Elm pillows and a throw brighten up the dark loveseat and add color and texture.<br />
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The one big purchase for the room were the West Elm Everett chairs. I love the midcentury lines of the chairs, and they have a subtle cross weave pattern that is very attractive.<br />
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The rug and seagrass accent table are from Target.<br />
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Although my client wouldn't change the wall color, I did convince her to let me do some painting around the fireplace.<br />
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As you can see in this before photo, there was so much gold that the fireplace didn't really feel defined. And the black granite looked so harsh next to the gold.<br />
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Side note: All I can think of when I look at black and gold is the basketball uniform I wore in elementary school. We were a bunch of Catholic school girls, and those uniforms made us look like thugs!<br />
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A little white paint around the fireplace and behind the bookshelves made this area really pop! (And it broke up the black and gold combo). It's now my favorite feature of the room.<br />
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I'm really pleased with how this room turned out. It proves that you don't have to break the bank to have a pretty room. With just a couple of key purchases and some accessories, this room is ready to welcome guests!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sharing at <a href="http://www.savvysouthernstyle.net/2014/12/wow-us-wednesdays-198.html">Wow Us Wednesdays</a></span>Carolyn@Sweet Chaos Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04511226690873543202noreply@blogger.com8