tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80532805413079214282024-03-18T12:57:19.037-07:00Elegant Nestcreative and inspiring ideas to make your house a home...Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.comBlogger287125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-57192240833093168612015-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:002015-01-22T16:52:26.526-08:00I Heart this Wreath…<br />
Today I am re-posting a Valentine project from a couple of years ago. It's hard to believe it has been 2 years since I made this pretty little wreath. I do not use alot of Valentine decor...but this one is still a favorite that I put out each year.<br />
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This project started out with a wire coat hanger, sheet music, a roll of .20 gauge wire, and mod podge…<br />
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After bending my wire hanger into the shape of a heart…I stalled and was not sure exactly what I was going to make. Then, I came across <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/01/sharing-little-bit-of-lovea-paper.html">this wreath</a> from Lucy at the blog <a href="http://www.craftberrybush.com/2012/01/sharing-little-bit-of-lovea-paper.html">Craftberry Bush</a>, and found the inspiration I needed!<br />
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Since mine is a little bit different, I will show you a quick step by step on how to create your very own.<br />
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Start by bending your wire hanger into the shape of a heart. I decided to leave the top so it could be used to hang your finished wreath. Then form a length of your .20 gauge wire into the word Love...<br />
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Next, attach the Love to your heart shape. I used a little bit of thinner wire to attach the letter “L” and just wrapped the tail of the letter “e” around the heart…<br />
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Now for the messy part…wrap your strips of sheet music all around the heart and the word Love…lots and lots of strips…<br />
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While that is drying…cut out some paper leaves and make some paper rosettes. I followed the easy step by step directions by Emily at <a href="http://jonesdesigncompany.com/flowers/rolled-paper-flowers-tutorial/">Jones Design Co. here</a>. I also covered some wire to create the curly pieces and went out into the yard to collect a few twigs…<br />
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Then just hot glue all of your adornments onto your wreath however you like. I also decided to add some paper butterflies cut out from book pages. You can add whatever you like to customize your wreath…</div>
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Have fun with it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><em>I Love this Wreath!</em></span></div>
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<br />Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-57979894483671042962014-11-27T09:15:00.000-08:002014-11-27T09:15:50.412-08:00Happy Thanksgiving…<br />
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-92054424903748889952014-10-13T05:30:00.000-07:002014-10-13T05:30:02.075-07:00The Secret to Dried Hydrangeas…<br />
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Yes, I know the secret…and I am going to share it with you! Here it is…</div>
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Put your beautiful bunch of hydrangeas into a vase with just enough water to cover the stems.<br />
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By allowing the water to slowly evaporate on its own, the cut hydrangeas dry perfectly. Every time!</div>
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I am giving my friend Lynelle the credit for this clever tip…and the credit for these beautiful blooms from her yard.<br />
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Thanks Lynelle!</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-32062364940034094092014-10-07T05:30:00.000-07:002014-10-07T05:30:03.343-07:00October Chalk Art…<div align="center">
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Yesterday I finally changed my chalk board canvas to something a little more festive…<br />
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Witches, broomsticks and a little Hocus Pocus seemed fitting for the season!</div>
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As always, I just freehand my drawings and doodles. Sometimes I will browse my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elegantnest/">Pinterest</a> board titled <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elegantnest/chalkboard-art/">Chalk Art</a>…see it <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elegantnest/chalkboard-art/">here</a>…for inspiration and ideas. My <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-chalkboard-art.html">Halloween chalk art</a> from a couple of years ago is one of my most popular pins!</div>
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See how I made my chalk board in <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2012/09/my-chalkboard-project.html">this post</a>. It is the perfect place to add a festive touch to my family room.</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-72883168177082528952014-09-30T05:30:00.000-07:002014-09-30T05:30:01.364-07:00Life is a beautiful ride…<br />
And so is my new <a href="http://www.electrabike.com/">Electra Cruiser</a>!<br />
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I visited our local bike shop and picked out an <a href="http://www.electrabike.com/bikes/cruiser">Electra Cruiser 7D</a>. This classic beach cruiser style comes with 7 gears and hand brakes. Perfect for cruising around town and to the market.</div>
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I love the vintage styling and quality of the <a href="http://www.electrabike.com/">Electra</a> brand bicycles. I was able to select a favorite color…Seafoam Green..and a few custom pieces like the brown seat, grips, basket, and white fenders…</div>
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I named her Genevieve. She is classic with just a touch of pizzazz on her handlebar bell…</div>
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Riding to the Farmer’s Market will be extra fun on Saturday mornings! Life is a beautiful ride…especially on a classic cruiser named Genevieve! </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Fall!</span></div>
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The title of this post is due to the fact that most all of my favorite bloggers are sharing their beautiful homes decorated for fall. I have not yet put out any fall touches…just some fun party décor!<br />
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For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you know that I have been decorating for my birthday/open house party! Since we were under construction pretty much all summer, I decided to throw a big party to celebrate my new decade…and our new kitchen! </div>
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I was so happy to get my chalkboard canvas back up on the wall. I love having a prominent place to doodle and create.</div>
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Door color ~ <a href="http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW7624-slate-tile/">Sherwin Williams / #7624 Slate Tile</a></div>
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The old door had 2 very small obscure glass windows that left our entry rather dark. The new door is 42” wide and fit perfectly in the space after removing the old 36” double doors. We found that we rarely opened and used the double door opening…maybe twice a year…once at Christmas to move in a tree, and if I bought a new large piece of furniture. The wider single door will now accommodate those two occasions…and lets in much needed light to our entry way.<br />
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We repainted the entry wall white which also helps lighten the space. I added a pretty new <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Crystal-2-light-Flush-with-Olde-Brass-Finish/6375554/product.html?refccid=3GLDLIZX4W52RCKDGPQJN7FYNQ&searchidx=82">ceiling fixture</a> with a few crystals that bounce the light around in a fun way.<br />
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Note that I still need to finish painting my Craig’s List chairs white…add it to the list!<br />
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I’m pretty sure I have never shown this room before. It was an addition to our house, built by a previous owner. I love the all the windows and the french doors that open onto the back yard…<br />
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Such a fun day spent with family and friends. I was so happy to open up our home after a long summer of the dust and disarray of remodeling. I will be enjoying this festive décor for a few more days…then I will be ready to add some fall touches.</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-3610146060903113492014-09-19T05:30:00.000-07:002014-09-20T08:33:14.739-07:00Hand Painted Sign…Cheers!<br />
While it seems that most everyone else in blogland is decorating for fall these days, I am currently decorating for a party!<br />
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Today is my birthday! And tomorrow we are having an open house/birthday party to celebrate my new decade and our new kitchen. <br />
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Yes, I know I have not shared final photos of our new kitchen, but I have been so busy cleaning and prepping for the party I have not had time. Not only does the inside of the house need to be cleaned and decorated…so does the backyard. I set up a bar area in our outside cabana the other night and shared a photo on my <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>…<br />
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I love the way it is looking out there! I hung an empty frame that I had sitting in the garage to cozy up the space…</div>
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I plan to add some colorful paper banners, but I also wanted to add the word <em>Cheers</em> to this bar area, so I came up with an idea today to add a hand painted wood sign. </div>
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This simple sign took less than 2 hours to make. Follow these steps and tips to create your own hand painted wood sign!</div>
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This is Papyrus which I like, but I wanted the letters to be a bit beefier so I penciled them in. I already had some old barn wood pieces so I selected one in just the right size. </div>
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I am looking forward to celebrating with family and friends this weekend. You can find me here on Saturday night…</div>
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Sharing at ~ <a href="http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/2014/09/frugal-friday_18.html">The Shabby Nest,</a> <a href="http://www.serenitynowblog.com/2014/09/weekend-bloggy-reading-link-up_19.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SerenityNow-aMommysSolutionToStayingSane+%28Serenity+Now-A+Mommy%27s+Solution+to+Staying+Sane%29">Serenity Now,</a> <a href="http://www.glitterglueandpaint.com/project-pin-44/">Glitter Glue & Paint,</a> </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-57533835035931794802014-09-09T05:00:00.000-07:002014-09-09T05:00:09.490-07:00Kitchen Jewelry…knobs and handles<br />
Like the perfect pair of earrings…knobs and handles are like jewelry for your kitchen! <br />
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It was truly love at first sight! I wanted to add touches of brass and gold to my new white kitchen…and this knob with mother of pearl set in brass was <em><strong>perfect!</strong></em></div>
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Don't be afraid to mix knobs and handles. I knew that I wanted the knobs as accents and that traditional style handles would be more functional...especially on all of the large drawers. Look closely and you will see that I even added a smaller square knob, that matches the handles, to the doors under my farmhouse sink. </div>
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It can be a bit daunting to start drilling into your new white cabinets…so it is a good idea to call in a skilled helper! We invited our friends over for dinner and drilling…<br />
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Thanks Steve & LeeAnn!</div>
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More on the DIY reclaimed wood shelves and how I hung them coming soon…</div>
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Thank you all for the nice comments about my kitchen remodel. I am not completely finished yet…and am looking forward to getting it styled for some “glamour shots” soon. <br />
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Here is a shot of the sink wall. As you can see, we still need to install handles on the cabinets and paint the wood trim around the window. In the meantime…lets talk about the lighting I found and used in the space.<br />
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This photo was taken the day we installed the our chandeliers. I was so excited to move my tables in so we could best determine the height. Now a little info on these two beautiful lights. </div>
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I knew I wanted some type of lantern over my new round table in the breakfast nook. I even posted these 2 options on my <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>…</div>
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I decided on using the lantern style light above left. I searched online and at my local lamp stores, but could not find just what I was looking for in size and price range. Then, one day I stopped into a local thrift store and look what I found…</div>
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Perfect style…perfect size…unbelievable price…$4.99! Yes…under 5 dollars! Not perfect was the 1980’s shiny gold finish. But for under five bucks it was worth a little DIY updating.</div>
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This lantern is solid brass, beveled glass, and has 6 candelabra lights with an unexpected bonus of an under mount spot lamp…<br />
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I wasn’t even sure if it still worked…but again, for $5 it was worth the risk! I knew I wanted a gold tone so I researched the best gold spray paints…see <a href="http://www.brittanymakes.com/2013/04/03/finding-the-perfect-gold-spray-paint/">this post</a> from Brittany Makes for an excellent comparison. I decided on Design Master in Antique Gold.</div>
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After taking the lantern apart…I laid it out and sprayed each piece. Using several light coats, I achieved the perfect coverage and gold finish I was hoping for.</div>
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Now look at her shine!</div>
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I love the shadows that are cast on the ceiling when the light is on. This pretty gold lantern looks perfect with the other chandelier I hung over my antique pine farm table…</div>
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I really wanted something more dramatic, and shiny, and dripping with crystals as shared in <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2014/06/light-up-my-life.html">this post</a> from June. I found it with this beautiful light. Purchased from the kitchen design showroom that I used for my kitchen plans. They were changing out one of their showroom vignettes and selling this fixture…sold!</div>
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Now on to some really fun and exciting lighting news! I was browsing thru my Instagram feed one day and entered a giveaway for a beautiful <a href="http://www.coleenandcompany.com/">Coleen and Company</a> Vivienne Lantern…</div>
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Guess what? I won!!!</div>
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How exciting! This beautiful <a href="http://www.coleenandcompany.com/the-vivienne-lantern/">Vivienne Lantern</a> is being hand crafted just for me! All of the gorgeous lights and lanterns from <a href="http://www.coleenandcompany.com/">Coleen & Company</a> are amazing. Visit their site <a href="http://www.coleenandcompany.com/">here</a>. </div>
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I can’t believe it has been 2 weeks since my last post on our kitchen renovation! That was when we were having our new hardwood floors installed. So much has happened since…the most annoying is that my computer died…again!<br />
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So, while I was out of commission computer wise, I was very busy with finishing up the kitchen and more. You may have seen some sneak peeks on my <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a> page, but here are a few more pics of the last 2 weeks progress.</div>
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I chose a Carrera marble mosaic tile in a herringbone pattern for the backsplash. It was exciting to see the installation…</div>
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As you can see above, the quartz countertops were installed by then too. I chose <a href="http://www.pentalquartz.com/catalog/polished/lattice">Pental Quartz</a> in <a href="http://www.pentalquartz.com/catalog/polished/lattice">Lattice</a>. It is a nice creamy white with little gray veins. I went back and forth on using real marble for my counters since I simply LOVE the look. However, I do not love the maintenance issues with real marble, so decided that quartz was the right option for us. The beautiful marble backsplash adds the texture and natural stone look that I desire.</div>
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This was on appliance installation day! I had several Instagram followers ask for a better view of the backsplash so I shared the above photo. It is so fun to see it all coming together…after all the months of planning, shopping, waiting, construction, and installation.</div>
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We still have several items to do before we are completely finished…and ready for the big reveal. Like putting the handles on the cabinets, painting the plank wall (more on that project to follow), and installing the reclaimed wood shelves. </div>
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Then I have to do the fun stuff…like unpacking and putting the kitchen back together. It feels like moving into a new house! I am looking forward to having everything back in place and taking some photos of this beautiful new space! I will be sharing more resources and info then. <br />
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Finally, I want to thank the crew from <a href="http://www.cmwadeconstruction.com/index.html">CM Wade Construction</a> for all of their hard work and talent. <br />
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I have known Mike for almost 30 years…he even married a friend of mine from high school! If you live in and around the Bay Area, I highly recommend talking with them about your next construction project. </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-52880566014733005322014-08-06T05:30:00.000-07:002014-08-06T05:30:01.775-07:00Kitchen Reno…Week 7 ~ Wood Floors!<br />
Well, I skipped my update for week 6, not that there wasn’t progress being made…<br />
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The wood floors were delivered and installation began. Probably my most exciting day yet! I have wanted to install wood floors since the day we moved into this house…10 yrs. ago. </div>
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These were the first few planks laid…and I love them! I chose the Acadian Heights Engineered Hand Scraped Maple in 6 inch planks from my local Carpet One store. The installers got right to work and had the downstairs done in just a few days…</div>
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These guys will have the bedroom cleaned out, floors installed, and put back together in one day! That is one of the benefits of an engineered wood floor, once they are in they are done!and ready to be lived on…</div>
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I took this photo last night and shared on my Instagram…so happy to have my lights installed too! I had to bring the tables in so I could best determine the chandelier height. This is the first time I have had the round table in here, and my craigs list chairs with my farm table. </div>
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It is so exciting to see everything coming together. Hoping to get countertops in by the end of the week, then backsplash and appliances next week!</div>
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Making some sweet progress on the kitchen this week…<br />
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Our new cabinets were delivered! Finally, something going in instead of things being ripped out, cut up, and repaired. The guys got right to work placing the cabinets and getting them installed…so exciting!<br />
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Next decision and purchase to be made is knobs or handles? Gold or silver or ORB? I picked a few of my favorites and posted them on my <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a> asking for opinions…</div>
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I will be using <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/770330.jsp?cm_vc=SEARCH_RESULTS#/">these beautiful knobs from</a> Anthropologie in a couple of places as accents. Love the brass and mother of pearl! The dark wood piece is my finished sample for the reclaimed wood top that will be on the built in hutch. Speaking of my reclaimed wood…our friend Steve dropped of the hutch countertop and floating shelves for me to sand and finish…</div>
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After pulling a few old nails and screws, some sanding, and clear stain…they are going to look awesome! <br />
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It sure takes a lot of talent, and tools, (and patience) to make this kitchen happen…<br />
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Looking forward to having this cleaned up ~ hardwood floor installation starts on Monday! </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-38526088158765471102014-07-18T05:00:00.000-07:002014-07-18T05:00:00.370-07:00Progress Report–Kitchen Reno Week 4<br />
This week was productive but not very pretty! <br />
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More hardwood floor demo and we found some beautiful vintage linoleum under the family room carpet…</div>
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It was a lot of work getting all of that wood and vinyl flooring ripped up and out. Imagine 3 inch staples and nails everywhere…and I do mean everywhere! </div>
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Thankfully we did not find any “surprises” (aka more $$)…and the sub floor will be ready for the new hardwood to be installed on July 28.</div>
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Here is a little peek at my cabinet, countertop, backsplash and floor samples…</div>
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I have been finding some relief from all the dust and mess by gazing at these samples for the last few days. I just cannot wait to see it all installed and come together! Next week will be cabinet delivery and installation…that will be welcomed progress!<br />
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On another note…remember that we are remodeling our master bathroom as a result of finding some water damage during the kitchen demo? Well…I was more than excited to get the vanity delivered yesterday…<br />
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-68683863411453899182014-07-11T05:30:00.000-07:002014-07-11T05:30:02.687-07:00Progress Report…Kitchen Reno Week 3<br />
This weeks progress may not look like much in the photo…<br />
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But, I am so happy to see the drywall up and textured! Let me tell you…drywall day is MESSY! Thank goodness for the plastic drapes they have put up to contain the dust. The photo above also shows the progress on removing the existing carpet and hardwood floors from the new space. We will be installing new hardwood throughout the entire downstairs. So excited about that!</div>
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This window is centered over my future farmhouse sink…so I will be enjoying this view frequently…and hopefully soon! </div>
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For now, I am often found outside in the backyard, relaxing in the only clean spot at my house…</div>
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In my next post I will be sharing a couple of DIY projects completed for the kitchen…and I finally picked my backsplash tile! Follow me on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a> for sneak peeks…</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-12230252432380477922014-06-27T05:00:00.000-07:002014-06-27T05:00:03.319-07:00Progress Report…Kitchen Reno Week 2<br />
In my last post I shared some demolition photos of our kitchen remodel. Today I want to share a few progress shots and what we found “behind the walls”.<br />
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As you can see…at first glance there does not seem to be a whole lot of difference from demo day. However…lets take a closer look. </div>
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See the drop ceiling or soffit over the kitchen area! We assumed it was a faux soffit and probably left over from the last re-model when there was possibly a florescent light removed? Just guessing here…and we guessed wrong! That faux soffit was not faux at all…it was covering ALL of the upstairs plumbing! Of course.</div>
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Change Order #1…</div>
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We had to bring in the plumber to cut out all of the old plumbing that was lower that the floor joists and replace it. Then install new floor joists around the new plumbing. Bottom line…more time and more $$.</div>
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Ok…back on track…right? Wrong! After removing more of the ceiling drywall we found another “issue”….</div>
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See that little white dot? That is looking up from the kitchen area to the master bathroom floor…right outside the shower. That little white dot is daylight…bad news! Plus there is obvious signs of water damage along that whole seam. </div>
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Here is a look at the shower and original 1967 tile floor that is leaking…</div>
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Bottom line…time to demo and remodel the master bathroom! This has been on our “list” for a while. We had planned to attack it after the dust of the kitchen project had settled. However, that project needs to happen now! No sense letting this leaky floor ruin my brand new kitchen.</div>
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Oh…did I mention that when the plumber was here he found our hot water heater was leaking? Yes…we had to replace it. Again…just more time and $$. </div>
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So much for the budget! You hear all of the stories about remodels like this…finding surprises behind the walls. Well, let me tell you they are all true! </div>
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My favorite blog friend, Janell from <a href="http://blog.houseoffifty.com/">House of Fifty</a>, said this “sounds like a TV show”! Ha! I wish it was all demo’d, fixed, installed, and pretty in 30 minutes. Our big reveal is going to take just a little bit longer! </div>
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Today is the day…the demolition has begun! All the designing, planning, decisions, selections, and preparing, is finally taking place! </div>
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I shared one last shot of my current kitchen on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>, just before the demo crew arrived…</div>
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This is the first major remodel, renovation we have ever done. Let me just say, all of my recent Yoga classes are helping me find patience and inner peace while living through it! </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-64798832786007327532014-06-13T05:30:00.000-07:002014-06-13T05:30:01.279-07:00Light up my life…<br />
After my last post on window shopping…I want to share some lighting options for my, soon to be, brand new kitchen. After viewing my inspiration…I would love your opinion!<br />
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First, I love the look of an ornate, antique chandelier over a rustic table…<br />
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I will be using my antique pine farm table in my dining area and will be using a similar chandelier to hang above it. The one I have picked out is gold tone with some crystals. Here is a (bad i-phone) photo of it from the showroom…</div>
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I recently purchased a round table to be used in the kitchen breakfast nook. For this table, I am considering using a drum shade chandelier style…</div>
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<img alt="Murray Feiss Clarissa 21" Wide Firenze Gold Pendant Light - via Lamps Plus" src="http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a8/6e/e1/a86ee1e005de7e1b14d5346f7781d276.jpg" /></div>
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<a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/products/murray-feiss-clarissa-21-inch-wide-firenze-gold-pendant-light__x4247.html">Lamps Plus</a></div>
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Or, a large lantern style…</div>
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Which style do you like? Which do you think would coordinate best with the traditional chandelier? For reference, they will be visible to one another, so I am hoping to find the best option that will compliment one another. </div>
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So many decisions…I need some HELP!</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-37049607199414657572014-06-06T05:00:00.000-07:002014-06-06T05:00:00.180-07:00Window Shopping…<br />
I am not talking about the kind where you stroll along the sidewalk and gaze inside all of your favorite shops and boutiques. I am talking window shopping…literally!<br />
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My new kitchen design includes replacing the window over my sink. I have been pinning images with inspiration and many beautiful options.</div>
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The first style I considered was a square window, centered over the sink…</div>
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I like the traditional look of this style. There are several different ways of opening a square window, including sliding, double hung - which raises from the bottom or drops from the top, and casement windows that open with a turn of a crank style handle. </div>
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And there was no turning back! I ordered this beautiful arched window for over my new white farmhouse sink…</div>
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I love it! I think it will be a perfect focal point for this side of the kitchen. Since I have a very private yard, I will not need to use any type of shade or blind…besides…who would ever want to cover a window this pretty! </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-72505458190238876972014-06-03T05:30:00.000-07:002014-06-03T05:30:01.327-07:00D-Day…2 weeks away!<br />
Good Morning! Following up from my last post…our kitchen remodel project is well under way! I have completed the planning and designing stage…<br />
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The cabinets have been ordered…the appliances have been ordered…and <strong><em>Demo Day</em></strong> is just two weeks away! I must admit…it is a little bit daunting, thinking about packing up the entire kitchen and being displaced for a few weeks. Yet, I know it will all be worth it! </div>
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As shared on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>…my inspiration photos include white cabinets, distressed wood floors, a farm house sink, and subway tile. If I had to select just one photo it would be this one…</div>
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My wood floors will be lighter, and I am still unsure of countertop material. I LOVE the look of marble as shown above…yet a little wary on using it for my own kitchen. After reading a lot of info…I will be shopping granite/marble sites this week. Currently pricing out the arched window…love it…want it!</div>
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One detail I know for sure…I will be using gold/brass accents. Purchased a few of these knobs already…</div>
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And pinned this light fixture to hang over my round table in the nook…</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-77176949835095302352014-05-06T05:00:00.000-07:002014-05-06T05:00:00.238-07:00Recovering, Remodeling, Reinventing…<br />
Well…it has been a loooong couple of weeks around here! It has been awhile since my last post, for several reasons.<br />
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I am currently <em>recovering</em>. After my fabulous trip to Italy – see post and photos <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2014/04/home-from-italya-couple-of-days-in.html">here</a> – I took a few days to get over my jet lag. Then… <br />
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Yes…this happened! No…I did not have everything backed up! I lost all documents and photos from the last 7 months. I know what you are thinking…so as a friendly reminder…back up all your info TODAY! Now that I am over the initial shock, sadness, sheer disbelief…I am moving on to major frustration. I just got my computer back with the new hard drive and have to install <em>everything</em> all over again…ugh! It would not be so bad if it all went smoothly…which of course it is not. Spent 2 hours on the phone yesterday trying to reset passwords etc. Heed my advice…run a back up TODAY!</div>
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I am also in the middle of <em>remodeling</em>. We are currently planning a complete remodel on our kitchen and entire downstairs!</div>
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I recently shared a few of my favorite inspiration photos on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>. I have been pinning like crazy…see my <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/elegantnest/kitchen/">Pinterest Kitchen board</a>. We will be gutting the current kitchen and removing one wall. This will change the layout a bit and incorporate the seldom used dining room into the kitchen space. We have also decided to add hardwood floors to our entire downstairs living area…good bye to all carpet…Yay! This will be a major project that should begin in about 6 weeks. In the meantime…I will be sourcing and selecting all of the necessary items for a job like this…flooring, cabinets, countertops, tile, appliances, furniture…etc. Exciting an daunting all at the same time!</div>
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Finally, it is time for some <em>reinventing. </em></div>
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I have been thinking a lot about this one. I have decided to make some changes to my blog in the next couple of months. I will be removing the <em>services</em> button and hopefully adding a <em>shop</em> button! I still have more planning and researching to do on how and when these changes will take place…so stay tuned. I am excited to see where this energy and path will lead.</div>
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So please bear with me the next few months! I will be posting a bit…but will not have a set schedule. I am not sure how long it will be before I am up and running computer wise. I am not sure how sane I will be during the demolition and construction remodel wise. I am not quite sure how things will evolve and change blog wise. </div>
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However, I do know one thing…this life is a beautiful ride…and I am determined to enjoy each and every step along the way. </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-52351846636196622942014-04-23T05:00:00.000-07:002014-04-23T05:00:08.237-07:00Home from Italy…a couple of days in Venice<br />
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As you can imagine…I have several hundred photos from my recent trip to Italy! As one of my friends put it while following my posts on Facebook…”there is no way to take a bad photo in Italy”…I agree! </div>
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I flew to Milan, Italy with my friend Jackie to attend the Salone de Mobile International Interior Design Expo…and to do a little sight seeing of course! There is just<em> too much</em> to share in one post…so today I will share a few shots of our trip to Venice.</div>
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Stepping out of the train station…here is the first thing you see. This is a “pinch me” moment, as it is so beautiful and exciting to actually be in Venice, Italy!</div>
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Under the Rialto Bridge</div>
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Serenissima Hotel…so very charming!</div>
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Live in Venice? Why yes…I would LOVE to!</div>
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UPS Delivery day…via boat of course!</div>
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Piazza San Marco…me and the birds!</div>
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We had the most perfect weather…the sky was a shade of blue unlike any I have ever seen! We filled the 2 days with walking, walking, eating, drinking, site seeing, shopping, and more walking! I could have definitely stayed a few more days to see more of the city…guess I will just have to plan a return visit. Hopefully soon!</div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-57911902210881740982014-04-03T05:00:00.000-07:002014-04-03T05:00:13.437-07:00Time to Pack my Travel Bag…<br />
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This week I am busy getting ready for my trip to Milan, Italy! I will be leaving on Friday morning, so today I am gathering all the necessities for my travel bag.</div>
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My friend Jackie typed up our plans for the week…it is going to be amazing! First stop Milan, for the International Interior Design Expo. We are then taking the train to Venice for a couple of days…and hope to take another day trip to Lake Como, and Belaggio. </div>
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<strong>Magazines</strong> – check.</div>
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Always good to have a little reading material. I will also bring my i-pad that has several books already loaded. However, nothing beats a good rag mag like People and my all time favorite Vanity Fair!</div>
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I recently purchased this oh so cute leopard print neck pillow for the 12+ hour flight. I have never used one before. If this helps me get some sleep on the overnight flight I will be happy!</div>
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<strong>Passport & Euros</strong> – check & check.</div>
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<strong>Umbrella</strong> – check. </div>
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It is Spring in Italy right now and there is a chance of showers. I bought this little plaid travel umbrella at the Gap several years ago on another trip. It is the perfect size to carry in my bag and will come in handy when needed.</div>
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I like to pack a couple of bars to nibble on. These Nature Valley Salty Sweet Peanut bars are one of my favorites!</div>
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<strong>i-phone Earbuds</strong> – check.</div>
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Currently working on my i-tunes library to be sure to have plenty of music for the plane ride.</div>
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<strong>Lip Balm, Hair Band, Glasses</strong> – check, check, check.</div>
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I always have these items in my bag. Not pictured but also included are some hand lotion and travel tissue. These are all necessities for every day!</div>
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I will be away for my computer and posting while I am gone. I will do my best to share some photos on <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>. Follow along <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">here</a>. Looking forward to an amazing week and sharing with you all the details when I return.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Arrivedercie!</span></div>
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It has been a couple of weeks since my last post. I shared my <a href="http://elegantnest.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-sunburst-light-inspiration-to.html">DIY Sunburst Light</a> project…which I still LOVE every time I walk down my hallway. Now, DIY projects are far from my mind. </div>
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I am currently in a travel state of mind! I have a couple of trips coming up and wont be DIY’ing or posting much in the next few weeks. First trip…beautiful, sunny, warm, Palm Springs, CA.</div>
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I am so looking forward to traveling to Palm Springs! I have never been before…and have heard such wonderful things about it. This trip will be with my husband, and is hosted by his company, Sherwin Williams Paint. We have some fun activities planned…and lots of rest and relaxation on the itinerary! Details and photos when I return. </div>
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Next destination…Italy! Yes. I am traveling to Italy in April..and I am VERY excited about it! </div>
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On this dream trip, I will be traveling with my friend Jackie Jordan. We are going to Milan for the Salone del Mobile Milano… the international interior design exhibit and fair, featuring the latest in kitchen, bath, furniture, and accessory design. This is the same show that Jackie and I attended in Paris back in January, 2013. </div>
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The show is based in Milan, so we will start there. Then plan to travel to Venice and hopefully a day trip to Lake Como.</div>
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Eeek!! Did I say that I am EXCITED!?! I will be sharing snippets of my trips on my <a href="http://instagram.com/elegantnest">Instagram</a>…if you would like to follow along. Full details and lots of photos to come! </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-67995022375428923322014-02-26T05:00:00.000-08:002014-02-26T05:00:13.449-08:00DIY Sunburst Light ~ Inspiration to Installation in 24 hours…<br />
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It all started with a Facebook post from Janell at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=674231942619759&set=a.325011907541766.72438.168371149872510&type=1&theater">House of Fifty</a> featuring a fabulous DIY from Pam at <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-gold-sunburst-flush-mount-light.html">Simple Details</a>…<br />
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I love this flush mount light fixture!</div>
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I instantly wanted to re-create <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-gold-sunburst-flush-mount-light.html">Pam’s fabulous idea</a>…and knew exactly where to start. My striped hallway has 2 plain, boring, white globe ceiling lights that I have been wanting to replace for a long time…</div>
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I was already taking one apart when I snapped the photo above…as I was walking out the door to Home Depot. Luckily they had 2 Martha Stewart Wales Circle Mirrors…the last 2 on the shelf!</div>
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Following Pam’s simple directions…<a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/diy-gold-sunburst-flush-mount-light.html">see her step by step here</a>…I was done in just a couple of hours!</div>
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Simple, inexpensive, and fabulous looking….I love them!</div>
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From Before to After…in about 24 hours. That has to be a record around here!</div>
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Thank You to Pam over at <a href="http://simpledetailsblog.blogspot.com/">Simple Details</a> for coming up with this gorgeous DIY! And thanks to Janell for featuring it on her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/House-Of-Fifty/168371149872510?hc_location=timeline">House of Fifty Facebook</a> page! </div>
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Laura@Elegant Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14593719882185475950noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8053280541307921428.post-1155354759482952382014-02-24T05:00:00.000-08:002014-02-24T05:00:11.351-08:00My Fiddle Leaf Fig…Part II<br />
Well, count me in as one of the many (sad) people who have eagerly bought a fiddle leaf fig tree…excitedly brought it home and placed in what I thought was the perfect spot…only to watch it wither and die before my eyes!<br />
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Here it is that magical day 6 months ago…<br />
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I seriously love this tree! I placed it in my striped hallway, just under a skylight, so I knew it would be happy with all the natural light. I researched and read everything I could find on how to care for these beautiful plants. I was absolutely sure it would thrive and grow…and wind up looking like these gorgeous specimens from my inspiration photos…</div>
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Well…drumroll please…..here is what my fiddle leaf fig tree looks like today…</div>
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I know this can be a very temperamental plant. I know that I should not over water it. I know that it likes lots of natural light. I even put it in a cool vintage olive bucket. Yet…disaster, and a slow, leaf by leaf, death.</div>
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Pardon me while I mourn…and drive to Lowes to try and find another one. Wish me luck!</div>
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