tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19889969317038782232024-03-14T00:39:44.377-04:00The Moon in MaeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-19679118009635809102018-10-02T16:09:00.002-04:002018-10-04T08:30:36.018-04:00Refurbished Wingback Chair <span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I came across this amazing image of dalmation print at <a href="https://www.stylemepretty.com/living/2014/01/16/living-room-by-bijou-and-boheme/" target="_blank">Style Me Pretty Living</a> and fell in love with this chair! So much so that I snagged a steal of a wingback chair that was in need of some love and hired a friend of mine to refurbish it with the same exact fabric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I went to order in the exact fabric of <a href="https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/489573-charcoal-dots-by-domesticate"><span style="color: #e4af0a;">Spoonflower's Charcoal Dots in faux suede</span></a>. It was a little pricey though at $34 a yard. So after a little additional wing back image searching, I decided to have the front portion of the chair in print, and then back and sides in a neutral linen - much like this image {but reserved, because I wanted that soft faux suede to be sat on}. I chose to do that design choice for a couple reasons. 1. The dalmation fabric expensive. 2. I didn't want my chair to be an exact replica of my inspiration. 3. I felt the linen helped neutralize the chair in my space. So went ahead with an order of 4 yards of the Dalmatian / Charcoal Dots for $136. Then I went to my local Joann Fabrics and picked up a couple yards of designer quality linen at like $12 a yard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i>The legs:</i> Also featured in this image above, that I absolutely fell in love with is those natural warm wood legs. The legs on my original were glossy and looked like a cherry wood finish. So I made my job to refinish the legs by striping the finish and sanding them down. This however, absolutely did not go to plain. After attempting to strip the finish and aggressively sanding those legs down - I came to the conclusion that the legs on my chair were not real wood. They were some sort of composite, and I was never going to get that natural wood look. I even attempted shopping for new legs, when I gave up on as well because to my surprise there were not easily found. So I ended up painting the legs black, then distressing them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">After removing the legs, my very talented friend I hired to reupholster my wingback went to work. She started by removing all the original blue vintage fabric. All the original cushioning looked well enough to keep, so that was good news.</span></div>
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Here's an update she sent me after attached some of that gorgeous Dalmatian print.</div>
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My friend did such a great job! She even learned how to do piping specifically for this chair, which really gives that professional touch. Here's the black legs I finished myself too. I can't even tell you how long I worked on them before giving up and just painting them black.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-62535698419394379062018-09-15T09:40:00.002-04:002018-10-02T16:10:56.306-04:00Boss LadyHello there! It has been over two years since I last posted here. I started a photography business in the late summer 2015 and last year it really took off. Now, that I have balancing being a mom, business owner, and still working on decorating our dream home - I know I have so much more to offer.<br />
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I have a lot to say about the last two years - so I'll start it all off with the thing I've put most my energy into - my photography business - specifically my photography studio. In Spring 2017, I decided to move my in-home studio into a commercial space of my town's historic district. This was the best decision I made for my business to date! It definitely created a scary overhead for my business that I never had before, however it opened up many ways to improve my business and more importantly my work. Having a space to call my own makes me feel proud, accomplished, and gives me opportunity to create a studio that I envision.<br />
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My studio has a tiny door that faces a heavy traffic road through my town, however my sign is so small you have be looking for it to see it from the street. I had to go through a lot of permits to get into this tiny space, and got the largest sign made that my city would allow. This tiny door leads into a stairway that takes you up to my studio. Yep, second floor - right above a dog groomer. At least I have my own private entrance, and for the most part it's very quiet in my space.<br />
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As pretty much everything in life, my studio is a work in progress. I've had it for about a year and half - and it's slowly evolved into my photography oasis.<br />
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Here he is in all his cuteness...</div>
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Now check him out!!!</div>
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I actually had no clue succulents grew like this, but they surely do. Mine has grown at least two inches in about 3 months. Realizing that I didn't kill the poor guy, and that he evev grew I decided to load up on these super easy to care for and keep alive plants.</div>
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I first had the idea when my herbs needed to be transplanted out of the <a href="https://themooninmae.blogspot.com/search?q=herb" target="_blank">ball jars I planted in them in April.</a></div>
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I loved the look of the greenery popping of the bright blue jars, sitting in the beautiful carrier I found at william sonoma, that I knew I needed small plants to keep the look going. Succulents fit the jars perfectly.</div>
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When I went to pick out my succulents, I came across a great deal at my local grocery. That low round pot full of succulents there was only $7!</div>
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I then brought some life to my mantel using three planter pots I already had on display.</div>
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I was left with three more little succulents and so I decided to give a new look to my centerpiece in my dining room. The plants that lived in here were formerly chewed on by my cat. I know they were never going to regenerate their leaves back, and therefore the plant looked very "lived". So I reluctantly made the decision to replace them.</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-48079126233370971432016-06-14T07:00:00.000-04:002016-06-14T07:00:22.010-04:00fourth of july wreathsIn March I had gave my fourth of july wreaths a <a href="https://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/03/diy-spring-wreaths.html" target="_blank">little makeover for Spring</a> and they ended up looking liked this...<br />
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Well, it was time to get them ready back for the fourth. So I removed the nests, repositioned the bows, and stuffed my flags back in!</div>
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Well, remember that <a href="https://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/05/world-market-finds.html" target="_blank">world market purchase</a> I made not too long ago... the main reason for my submitting that order was for a new side table to go next to my beloved white wicker love seat.</div>
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bohemian strappy side {<a href="http://www.pacsun.com/minkpink/keyhole-strappy-side-one-piece-swimsuit-0810493560121.html?cgid=onepiece-rashguards&dwvar_0810493560121_color=089&start=7" target="_blank">pac sun</a>}</div>
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rose wrap bikini one piece {<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=39118542&category=W_APP_SWIMWEAR" target="_blank">urban outfitters</a>}</div>
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high waist two piece {<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=37714169&category=W_APP_SWIMWEAR" target="_blank">urban outfitters</a>}</div>
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black one piece {<a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/one-pieces-tankinis/the-forever-one-piece?ProductID=282748&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria secret</a>}</div>
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black and white smocked tankini {<a href="http://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=24~91~&ProductDisplayID=26767" target="_blank">venus</a>}</div>
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cabaret bandeau one piece {<a href="http://www.venus.com/viewproduct.aspx?BRANCH=24~97~&ProductDisplayID=29615" target="_blank">venus</a>}</div>
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tie die cover up {<a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=39205133&category=W_APP_SWIMWEAR" target="_blank">urban outfitters</a>}</div>
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floral plunge cover up {<a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/swimwear/cover-ups/plunge-caftan?ProductID=280173&CatalogueType=OLS" target="_blank">victoria secret</a>}</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-90624745921667241502016-06-09T07:00:00.000-04:002016-06-09T07:00:29.958-04:00dish towel art {DIY}I recently made a <a href="https://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/05/world-market-finds.html" target="_blank">World Market purchase</a> that in it included a darling script dish towel. I saw it, I wanted it, and I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it :)<br />
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This little project took $10 total, and about 5 minutes tops of sewing. All I did was fold over the top inch or so and sew across to create a hole for the copper pipe to slide through. SOOO easy, and super cheap!</div>
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How do you do that to a eight year old table that has been beat on by trains {and soldiers & dinosaurs}? This table visually is not much to look at... my children have peeled off the train image's protective film... and even the train image is a few spots. This table even has some bite marks!</div>
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My boys had a little disagreement as to what color to paint it. My oldest wanted a dark gray, and my youngest wanted navy blue. So I made my attempt to mix the two and went with midnight blue. I was just happy to keep it in the neutral palette. </div>
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I used Rust-Oleum's Chalked paint. I got a dark tint base and had it tinted to the midnight blue.</div>
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Before painting, my oldest son and I attempted to peel all of it - but it wasn't happening. So I just lightly sanded over what I was and wasn't able to remove. Well after the third coat of paint a realized that the areas that had the film was going to be darker than the areas without it because the areas without was actually soaking in the paint, where the film areas were not.</div>
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I got two sets up these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Education-Building-Plates-4570274/dp/B0085Y3YV0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00" target="_blank">Lego plates</a> when Amazon just so happened to be doing a lightning sale on them. I attached them with gorilla glue. And then finished the table off my replacing the tattered blue rope that was previously there with a piece of jute string. </div>
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So what caught my eye on the Avon catalog that caused me to decide to flip through it?</div>
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...these floral flats!!</div>
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I adore them! AND they are soooo comfortable. Plus, these pretty puppies were only $25!</div>
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So after I eyed those <i>had to have flats</i> I decided to give some of their skincare products a chance. I normally purchase my skincare at Sephora... I usually select whatever the representative sales me on. So yes, I usually spend a pretty penny on my skincare... and I'll have to say the Avon pricing made it very easy for me to be willing to give their products a try.</div>
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I started with an acne body wash. <a href="https://www.avon.com/product/42174" target="_blank">Clear skin Blemish Clearing Acne Body Wash</a> to be exact. Now... I don't have acne issues on my body, but the active ingredient is salicylic acid which is known for drying your skin out. However, the reviews for this product were pretty good and I thought since it's made for your body it may be more gentle than other facial cleaners.</div>
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It seems to do it's job, and it doesn't dry out my face. </div>
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I'm not in love with the gel texture. It feels like a hair gel rubbing into your face.</div>
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My next choice was <a href="https://www.avon.com/product/54049" target="_blank">Clear Skin Blemish Clearing Overnight Treatment</a>. This one I wanted it just for what it was. I had been using Mary Kay's version of this for years, but Avon's was a lot less expensive - under $7!</div>
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...and I'm loving it. When I'm feeling those "period" pimples starting to start affect... I apply a little of this stuff before I go to bed and it really does prevent them from actually turning into something ugly!</div>
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This next one is my favorite find! Purely for the fact that the skin moisturizer I was previously using was around $75. <a href="https://www.avon.com/product/48043" target="_blank">Avon Elements Youth Restoring Cream</a> is only $12! This moisturizer is light and non greasy. The main reason I selected this one is it has SPF 20 in it. Being as fair complected as I am, that is the #1 thing I look for in my morning moisturizer. I'll think I'll repurchasing one this for a while.</div>
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Just as I was about to wrap up my selections I as a last minute decision added this <a href="https://www.avon.com/product/33984/anew-clinical-advanced-retexturizing-peel" target="_blank">Anew Clinical Retexturing Peel</a> to my cart. Very skeptical about a peel, that isn't really a peel - I am thrilled with it. I see and feel a noticeable difference of my skin since using this product. My skin feels more soft, and how bit of glow to it now. It's $22, and if used as directed it will last you about 2 months. I'm pretty sure I'll ordering more.</div>
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Along with my purchase came these free lipstick samples. I could totally live without them. They definitely didn't sell me on purchasing Avon's makeup line. The color doesn't stay on at all, and they bleed easily... which is definitely not a quality you want in your lipstick, especially when you are working with dark colors such as these ones.. It won't be long before these guys find their way to the trash. In fact, I think I'll go do that right now...</div>
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I am always seeing things I want at World Market, however a lot of times I throw things in my cart and never actually purchase. Yes, I am one of those people :0</div>
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Well I just made an actual purchase. I went there to buy one thing, and was suckered into their 20% & free shipping for purchases made over $150. I had previously had my eye on a few things, so I thought, "why not?". </div>
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It's saves me $10 on the shipping and 20% off on the already $40 sale item I know I want. So I am going to get that $40 item, but really $50 with shipping - for only $32, and then I'm going to be getting lots of other great finds I've had my eye on. Win, win - right? Well, not really. Other people might look at my $18 savings costing me $100, since I had to add over $100 to my cart to get that 20% off & free shipping. </div>
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Regardless, the purchase was made. I have quite the load of what I call <i>finds</i> coming my way from World Market.</div>
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I know what you are thinking... "okay, okay, but what did you get?". Well here's the bulk of it... each one I have a place for in mind. The side table there was my original cart placed, $40 on sale item.</div>
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Yeah, it's just a tray. It looks like it's wood, but it's not. It's actually all melamine. We were in need of trays for grilling, so I snagged two of these. I love the wood with aqua contrast. Super fun!</div>
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wood side table {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/natural+adirondack+side+table.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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clear canister {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/clear-tile-glass-canisters.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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ivory canister {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/ivory+embossed+ceramic+canister.do?" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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buffet dish towel {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/%22buffet+fancy+word+for+get+it+yourself%22+kitchen+towel.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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ivory jute curtains {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/ivory-jute-striped-sahaj-curtains.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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aqua wood grain serving tray {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/13+x+10++aqua+wood+grain+melamine+serving+tray.do?" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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aqua wood grain chip and dip serving dish {<a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/aqua+wood+grain+melamine+chips+and+dip+serving+tray.do?" target="_blank">world market</a>}</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-39211288149328217512016-05-24T08:00:00.000-04:002016-05-24T10:18:17.780-04:00buffet tableWay back in February, within my <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/02/friday-favorites-including-free.html" target="_blank">friday favorites</a>, I shared this darling sideboard table refurbish.<br />
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Then in March, again in my <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/03/friday-favorites_25.html" target="_blank">friday favorites</a>, was this gorgeous buffet table...<br />
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I never quite got over this that look, so when I saw the opportunity to get this refurbished, </div>
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So to be clear, I did NOT refinish this piece myself. I had the local furniture flipper do it for me. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-74673688760112500082016-05-21T18:14:00.001-04:002016-05-22T08:49:42.118-04:00life adjustment {exercise room reveal}It has been over a month since my last post! When I made my last post "Stitch Fix Farewell", I promise I only meant it for Stitch Fix, not blogging!!! After that post, life got a little overwhelming. In the last month I have been tackling a new business {<a href="http://www.jennifermaephotography.com/" target="_blank">my photography</a>}, doing my best to keep my old business alive {<a href="http://www.harleymae.com/" target="_blank">Harley Mae</a>}, getting ready for a craft market my mother and I were obligated for {I'll get more into this another time!}, and all while getting ready for 10 day vacation.<br />
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I'm back from vacation, and let me just say - when you have a lot on your plate, 10 days of vacation is just too much!<br />
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However during this 10 days of sleeping in, playing at the beach with my 4 year old son, and laying out by the pool {I know, poor thing, right? You should all feel SOOO bad for me, HA!} - I did a lot of thinking. I need a life adjustment! NOT a serious life adjustment, but one is seriously in need.<br />
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When I sat back and looked at myself on a day to day basis this is what I saw... someone who let distractions and tiredness keep her from being her <i>most</i> productive. I need a burst of energy injected in my life. I need to set some personal goals in place to help get myself where I know I can be.<br />
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SLEEP: First thing is first... Sleep!! If I can adjust my sleeping pattern I really think I can get the rest in place. So much easier said than done. I am addicted to staying up late. I'm up till around 1am most nights, and wake up at 7am for the oldest son, and back to sleep until 8am for my youngest son, and sometimes back again until like 10am.<br />
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That sounds exhausting just writing it... that is not a healthy good night sleep. My sleeping goal is to set a realistic time I think I an force myself to bed and then stay up when I get up at 7am. To get 8 hours of recommended sleep, that means to hit the hay at 11:00. That's a little early for me, so I set the more realistic goal of 11:30.<br />
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DIET: Next I need to tackle my diet. My eating habits are all messed up. I never eat breakfast {I hear all your slaps on my wrists}, and I tend to late night snack {which I know a lot of you are guilty of}. I am pretty good about my meals, sometimes, but know I can do better there too. So my eating goals are to find something to incorporate breakfast in my day, cut out fried food, and slash down my proportions. No pop, only drink water and okay, realistically I can't give up my hard ciders. I am hoping getting in bed at 11:30 will decrease my late night cravings, however, I am keeping healthier options {like an apple or Kashi bar} to grab instead of cheez-its or get into my children's Easter candy {I know, "bad mom!"}<br />
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EXERCISE: Now, this next one is probably the worse. Not only because we all need exercise in our daily lives, but more so because I have NO EXCUSE to not exercise. I have an exercise room in my house!!! It's nothing fancy, but you don't need anything fancy to get a little exercise in your schedule.<br />
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Like I said, I really have no excuse other than the fact that I have in back of my mind... exercise - you can exercise whenever you want so I put it off. I know that I must <i>schedule</i> it in my day, then it will happen. You can't just say, I'm going to start working out tomorrow. For me, I need to place it on my schedule with an<b> exact time</b>. Since I'm getting up earlier, I should have no issues getting my work out down first thing.<br />
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So now that I've admitted that this room doesn't get as much attention as it should, here it is... my exercise room.<br />
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I really love my elliptical. It's easy on the knees, and it a great way to get my heart rate up.</div>
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I do this cycle a few times to fit in <i>my</i> full work out.</div>
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Lots of windows, amazing space, even a TV. Like I said, NO EXCUSE - I know!</div>
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I'm three days in - and so far I've succeeded at my goals, but I have long way to go to embedding this life adjustment. There's no point to start something for a little while just to let your old habits slip back in. That is why I tried to create realistic goals. I try really hard to not set goals that will most likely be setting myself up for failure.<br />
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Here's to you - sitting back, taking a look at your life, and finding small ways to help the better you come out!<br />
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Last week I received Stitch Fix #4. </div>
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I actually peeked on this fix {using the Stitch Fix app} before it came and <i>was</i> excited. </div>
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In pictures they looked like they all could work. Well <strike>in</strike> on person, not so much. </div>
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Let me start off by saying I got <b><i>shoes</i></b>!!! My first pair in four fixes!</div>
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So here's what I received, breakdown in price and all...</div>
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My first piece was a tunic... the perfect cut and fit. The pattern was NOT! Not for me at least.</div>
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I really wanted to like this olive skirt. I knew it would be a long shot. I think it would have fit okay IF it didn't have spandex in it like leggings. I think that's what made these fit me awkward. </div>
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This white embroidered top is super cute. But see through. </div>
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Now. I saved the best for last. These shoes! </div>
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These are Franco Sarto sandals. And they are wonderful quality!!!</div>
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I looked them up on google and found them available at zappos.com for the same price. </div>
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Keeping.</div>
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That's 1/5 for this Stitch Fix. </div>
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The shoes were a great find, </div>
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So I thought about Stitch Fix - the pros and cons... and came up with more cons for sure.</div>
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1. The biggest con is that you pay $20 for a styling fee... which I wouldn't mind if I actually felt I was being styled. Two out of four of my fixes it was obvious that my "stylist" didn't read my notes well. I actually wrote on my last note "no see through tops", and then received two. So why I am paying $20 for someone to style me, when all they are doing is glancing at my notes and randomly selecting pieces.</div>
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2. I am too picky. The main reason for me not liking those great cuffed shorts is because of the detailing on the pockets. Obviously I am too picky to be letting someone else pick out pieces of clothing for me. I can't expect someone else to know all the quirky things that bother me about clothing.</div>
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3. No deals. There's no thrifty shopping when it comes to Stitch Fix. You are paying retail pricing on these pieces, unless you keep all five items to get the 25% off. Which I have found, is nearly impossible to love all five of your pieces. Plus I don't call 25% off a <i>great</i> deal either.</div>
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FYI: Moments after discontinuing my automated fixes, </div>
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I received an email with a $20 credit to try again. </div>
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Although tempting, I'm going to pass. </div>
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Farewell Stitch Fix. I gave you 4 months, but it just didn't work.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-9651378423134752112016-04-11T08:00:00.000-04:002016-04-12T18:50:20.533-04:00powder bath {on main floor}So I just shared a <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/04/diy-botanical-art.html" target="_blank">diy botanical print artwork</a> I put together for my powder bath on the main floor and decided it would then be time to show this small space for all that it is. Just that a "small powder bath".<br />
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I apologize ahead of time, since this room is so small {the smallest space in our entire house}, and has <i>no</i> natural light - it was very challenging to capture well. So pre-warning... the images you are about see are pretty rough :/ Well, here goes <strike>nothing</strike> something...<br />
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powder room sign {<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/177470006/laundry-room-decor-french-decor-style?ref=shop_home_listings" target="_blank">honey wood home</a>}</div>
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glass sink {<a href="http://www.build.com/vigo-vg07505-bathroom-sink/s741001" target="_blank">build</a>.com}</div>
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welcome basket {hobby lobby} <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/charlotte-lined-wire-baskets.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-59211507615268148892016-04-09T08:00:00.000-04:002016-04-09T08:00:31.827-04:00diy botanical artI saw these fabulous botanical prints on a antique shopping run a few weeks back.<br />
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I loved the idea of them... but I didn't care for the linen look on paper. I'd want the print on real linen. It gave me the idea to make my own!<br />
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I actually had this striped fabric from <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/search?q=pillow" target="_blank">pillow tie cover</a> I made a few weeks ago. So I grabbed some white cotton fabric {a fat quarter would do}, and a $17 frame from Home Goods.<br />
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and found several great ones at <a href="http://olddesignshop.com/2014/07/flowering-plum-branch-free-vintage-engraving/" target="_blank">The Old Design Shop</a> for FREE!</div>
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The black was definitely muted, but it makes it look vintage, so no complaints here ;)</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-81800852290127970922016-04-06T08:00:00.000-04:002016-04-06T08:00:08.270-04:00my very own herb garden Last week <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/03/indoor-mason-jar-herb-garden/" target="_blank">On Sutton Place's, Ann posted her mason jar herb garden</a>. Ann really motivated me to decide to put together on my very own. It was an easy, therapeutic project.<br />
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I selected rosemary, lemon thyme, sage, lavender, parsley, and oregano.</div>
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At target, I picked up these filler rocks...</div>
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...and I found blue ball jars there too!</div>
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These are quart sized and wide mouth. Isn't that blue just gorgeous!</div>
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I started by putting a couple handfuls of pebble sized rocks at the bottom of my jars. </div>
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<a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/03/indoor-mason-jar-herb-garden/" target="_blank">Ann at Sutton Place</a> does this too... </div>
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1. it weights down the jars</div>
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2. it gives water a place to drain so the roots don't get over saturated</div>
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3. it adds texture to the overall look</div>
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Time to fill your jar with some potting soil. </div>
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I pretty much followed <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/03/indoor-mason-jar-herb-garden/" target="_blank">Ann's directions</a> all the way! She does a great job explaining her process.</div>
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Using wide mouth jars helped, but I found keeping the moulded soil intact was still too wide to fit in. So brushing all the loose soil off <i>is key</i> - mainly off the top and rim. </div>
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This allowed me to be able to slightly squeeze my plants rooted soil and place down in the hole I created. I then took the loose soil I removed and placed back on top filling in any empty gaps.</div>
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I'm so happy with how they turned out! </div>
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Now I have three things left to do....</div>
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1. find a jar carrier for them</div>
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2. make herb markers {Ann has a free printable of some super cute ones <a href="http://www.onsuttonplace.com/2016/03/herb-garden-markers-printable/" target="_blank">here</a>}</div>
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3. keep them alive!</div>
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Thanks Ann for the motivation to make my very own herb garden!!! It was a success!</div>
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I told you this was coming! It's here... my morning room reveal. This room is one of the most used rooms in the house because it's where we eat ;) Minus the lack of window treatments, I adore this room. It's large, with a lot of open space, and you may have noticed, <i>nothing but windows</i>!</div>
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Those EAT letters are the newest addition to the space.</div>
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Because our table is 60 inches round, we decided to go ahead and get six chairs for it. However, we are only a family of four, so for now the extra two are just placed to the sides.</div>
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This beauty came from <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/collections.jsp?parentCatId=cat3870171&topCatId=cat1840042&categoryId=cat2390447&sale=false" target="_blank">restoration hardware</a>. And even though we only bought this table one year ago, it's already retired! They still have lots of round table options, however this concrete top version is no longer on their website.</div>
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This light was the first thing to go into this room. We ordered almost all our lighting from pottery barn throughout the house. This one's called <a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/wine-barrel-metal-hoop-round-6-light-chandelier/?pkey=cchandeliers&&cchandeliers" target="_blank">napa wine barrel</a>. I love what this light fixture does for this room :)</div>
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So there you go! There's my morning room. This space gets so much light! When it's diffused by direction or clouds it's wonderful. However, then its direct it can get really warm in this room. I'm hoping to find a great window treatment option for this space... hopefully in the near future. </div>
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copper napkin holder {home goods} - <a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/spectrum-euro-napkin-holder-in-copper/1043335978?skuId=43335978&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_dining_&adpos=1o2&creative=43742634709&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CNWRvOm-7ssCFQQEaQodz0kNIA" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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navy round basket tray {home goods} - <a href="http://www.pier1.com/Sunset-Pier-Tray---Round/3029411,default,pd.html#q=round%2520tray&start=1" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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white hobnail holder {<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GreenCountryMarket?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">green country market</a>} - <a href="https://shop.magnoliamarket.com/collections/all/products/hobnail-jar-white" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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aqua/mint round placemats {home goods} - <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/round+braided+placemats+set+of+4.do?&from=Search" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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concrete table {<a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/category/collections.jsp?parentCatId=cat3870171&topCatId=cat1840042&categoryId=cat2390447&sale=false" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">restoration hardware</a>}</div>
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burlap prints {<a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/01/burlap-prints.html" target="_blank">DIY</a>}</div>
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EAT letters {<a href="http://www.pier1.com/Wall-Letter-Set---Eat/3000699,default,pd.html" target="_blank">pier1</a>} - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/208479638/eat-sign-blocks-gray-rustic-reclaimed?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=eat%20sign&ref=sr_gallery_14" target="_blank">similar</a></div>
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My <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/p/home-tour.html" target="_blank">home tour </a>is lacking a few rooms... okay, more than a few! However, there's one that's <i>about</i> time to reveal because it's a room we spend a lot of time in. Our morning room. Now I did say "about"... but here's a new piece decor I just recently put up in our morning room to give you a little sneak peek ;) I'll do a reveal for the morning room here real soon, promise!<br />
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I wasn't looking for decor for my morning... in fact, when I saw these I originally thought <i>kitchen</i>. However, I really don't have any wall space in my kitchen. So the only way for these farmhouse letters to go in my kitchen would be to be propped on my countertop against my backsplash, which could be cute. However, when I pulled them out the box, it hit me "these would go great in the morning room."<br />
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You have actually already been exposed to my morning room... if you saw my <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/01/burlap-prints.html" target="_blank">burlap print post </a>- that was in my morning room.<br />
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I was so excited to get these up. I actually only used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=command+refill+strips&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acommand+refill+strips" target="_blank">command's refill strips</a>, two on each letter.</div>
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I hope everyone had a fabulous, family filled Easter. Mine was a success, I <i>believe</i>... hosting my first Easter. :P<br />
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It felt like I was in a race to get this porch ready in time for Easter!</div>
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but it's here, my mini porch makeover!</div>
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oh, but wait, here's the before...</div>
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Like I said, a <i>mini</i>...</div>
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cushion {<a href="https://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/03/sneak-peak-porch-makeover-diy-cushion.html" target="_blank">diy project</a>}</div>
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I'm on take 2 of my wicker side table refurbish. To refresh your memory {<a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/03/wicker-side-table-refurbish-take-1.html" target="_blank">from monday</a>} - it started off white, and here's what take 1 did for it.</div>
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After my original thought of a soft blue failing, I decided to go a bit more neutral with my next take. </div>
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I'm happy with it <i>for now</i>. Now, I need to finish this porch makeover!</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988996931703878223.post-26408689124356788342016-03-24T08:00:00.000-04:002016-05-30T09:53:11.420-04:00wicker side table {take 1}I promise, I'm still working on my porch makeover... I started with my <a href="http://themooninmae.blogspot.com/2016/03/sneak-peak-porch-makeover-diy-cushion.html" target="_blank">wicker love seat's cushion</a>. Now it's time to move on that side table you see there.<br />
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I love white! A white wicker love seat is what I searched for. This one I snagged for a great deal on craigslist and came with a side table. So I took it as well, of course. However, the whites are not the same - <i>and</i> it bugged me. </div>
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I decided instead of giving it a new coat, trying to match the whites, to give it another color altogether. In my head I visualized a pop of color. My eye kept gravitating to blues and greens when I went to pinterest for inspiration. So I went with a soft, robins egg blue. I used <a href="http://www.lowes.com/pd_416277-4-410.0086007.076___?productId=4138885&pl=1&Ntt=spray+paint+mint" target="_blank">Lowe's Valspar spray paint</a>.</div>
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Let's just say, I like it on the other tables I saw better :0</div>
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So there's my take 1!. Take 2, to follow, so stay tuned...</div>
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Well with warm weather coming back in action, it was time to replace this "never loved" cushion. However, I didn't let this $30 cushion go to waste. </div>
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I tore it apart to use as a pattern for my new cushion & I reused the stuffing in it ;)</div>
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So there's my first step to my porch makeover. </div>
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I'm happy with it so far... however, </div>
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I'll admit I'm struggling a bit on what else to do to give this porch some life. </div>
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