tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37733062897803869092024-03-14T02:49:27.370-04:00Decorating CentsAndrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.comBlogger583125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-45737363452966207022021-05-24T08:00:00.003-04:002021-05-24T08:00:35.840-04:00Spring Family Room with AllModern<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.7969px;">*</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">This post is sponsored by AllModern </span></span></span></i></span></span></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">but the views and opinions expressed are my own</span></span></span></i></span></span>.</span></span></span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"> </span></span></span></i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd33IvTlFZy3M24ekYafJYU7FaR6F3DP27-hueEi93X-YKFKJ7kjRRLQ4sm5Ig0svzdWESV72D1CIlITFx6UDsBsQpa683Z6XThOedPxUNLUk0eGOnirM5jUPUqbaM4JMA27Qc0WVFPxs/s2048/image0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1504" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd33IvTlFZy3M24ekYafJYU7FaR6F3DP27-hueEi93X-YKFKJ7kjRRLQ4sm5Ig0svzdWESV72D1CIlITFx6UDsBsQpa683Z6XThOedPxUNLUk0eGOnirM5jUPUqbaM4JMA27Qc0WVFPxs/w470-h640/image0.jpeg" width="470" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What better time than Spring to freshen up my family room? Spring is when I feel the need to re-arrange and lighten things up a bit. Blue is my go-to color for decorating so of course it stays. Blue is calming and coordinates so well with other colors. Any other blue lovers in the house?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Over the years, I've gravitated towards the less is more approach. I hate clutter and am all about a clean and functional space. Too much stuff can look untidy and chaotic. Minimal and modern please. Our storage ottoman has come in handy to store movies and games and corral all the little stuff that tends to junk up a space. The ottoman also doubles as a coffee table.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've decided to add some plants in the mix. Bring the outside in. I had a fiddle leaf fig a couple years back. It lived a good year until winter came and then it went south. I'm all about a good faux plant but can't beat the health benefits of a real plant. I picked up this monstera and I love the leaves. It's a beauty right? Instead of keeping it in the pot it came in I wanted a modern planter to elevate the look. This white <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_n9mP7ui5HmEt2BQUD6q5w" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Stafford clay planter</a> was the perfect find. It's large and really makes a statement but also lends itself to the minimal look I'm going for.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4abZpq7o3wzG3LENcR0Q74iCRdgptSOYve8xPn1HTsQGP5LTy6WPaIrqQBKtHSqPCj0YYB6o2iGtUW_3LWvQEU6jmvvL-2AOurnLjp6Pk8RzW1x-BA78fvV9MNsqsuimcQ5W8s9OEUQ/s2048/image3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1457" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT4abZpq7o3wzG3LENcR0Q74iCRdgptSOYve8xPn1HTsQGP5LTy6WPaIrqQBKtHSqPCj0YYB6o2iGtUW_3LWvQEU6jmvvL-2AOurnLjp6Pk8RzW1x-BA78fvV9MNsqsuimcQ5W8s9OEUQ/w456-h640/image3.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdUsZGtgoUXiM8i6sAPZ3FCtfUnGSM4WnJwuPUf2p0AsqeiZFAgwAF0O5bR2hmE8BYLF-Z23qHDJzcle0Z3BkKfDGun7iaij0vH7bTDtYKiFU3-8kn7-Z4WKnVIIlYdI1RQX-MjZs3VI/s2048/image1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1509" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGdUsZGtgoUXiM8i6sAPZ3FCtfUnGSM4WnJwuPUf2p0AsqeiZFAgwAF0O5bR2hmE8BYLF-Z23qHDJzcle0Z3BkKfDGun7iaij0vH7bTDtYKiFU3-8kn7-Z4WKnVIIlYdI1RQX-MjZs3VI/w472-h640/image1.jpeg" width="472" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Look at this cutie little plant.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYWF8vyFBJap5wzICjf_ytIFwQPgIx7sGU1ocAKsTYlQb8B9CaJM2Gsx7Q6Ov8bMVR7Jru_rBqibahQgBqk-jSJigoZxvgTizGULf0t-9khgpdEVidyPkHJL2gN451wh-sV7ORW8NNFo/s2048/image2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1591" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOYWF8vyFBJap5wzICjf_ytIFwQPgIx7sGU1ocAKsTYlQb8B9CaJM2Gsx7Q6Ov8bMVR7Jru_rBqibahQgBqk-jSJigoZxvgTizGULf0t-9khgpdEVidyPkHJL2gN451wh-sV7ORW8NNFo/w498-h640/image2.jpeg" width="498" /></a></div> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I also lightened up this space by bringing in a new rug. I won't lie. It took me a minute to really love it because I was so used to seeing the darker trellis rug in here before. Now that I've lived with it, I love it. It's got a mix of grays and blues and a playful pattern that I'm hoping will disguise any spills that may happen in here.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtoslZ2oIiJAMHg2ihsIpC6JM9rrLqQ-nkIPsz6wVeBTctBlPZYmw6TLxu0n6L_i5KHt9HMn4UtSaoBC40HnDxT2TrxxJ6wB3AvibHqqoyGtWupAS06EJUvccf5m4MuS9HlZQzIKrFqE/s2048/image4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1541" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQtoslZ2oIiJAMHg2ihsIpC6JM9rrLqQ-nkIPsz6wVeBTctBlPZYmw6TLxu0n6L_i5KHt9HMn4UtSaoBC40HnDxT2TrxxJ6wB3AvibHqqoyGtWupAS06EJUvccf5m4MuS9HlZQzIKrFqE/w482-h640/image4.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What are doing to usher in spring in your home? Do you take the minimal approach or do you go all out with accessories?<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-45508795782500876692021-04-15T12:09:00.000-04:002021-04-15T12:09:05.300-04:00Spring Rug Refresh<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Spring is here! Time to clean out all the things and freshen up our spaces.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the biggest ways to transform a room is to change the decor in it. Usually the biggest thing in the room is the rug on the floor. I rounded up some pretty rugs that I thought would be great to lighten up the room and even give it a punch of color if that's your thing. Of course I included some blues.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OyNWEF0ZMmgVZ9I2LlWrcJe7JIKkAucqhNssiFHKG_F0Efq9XYL2xySs9y1hMBw5UedrNH1loW4z1KLuMCdH3LtnkBBZQHVwbGlmM185K6xqQAshadM8z24R48CTJpsYl6Wsx0hqj88/s1707/spring+rug+refresh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OyNWEF0ZMmgVZ9I2LlWrcJe7JIKkAucqhNssiFHKG_F0Efq9XYL2xySs9y1hMBw5UedrNH1loW4z1KLuMCdH3LtnkBBZQHVwbGlmM185K6xqQAshadM8z24R48CTJpsYl6Wsx0hqj88/w480-h640/spring+rug+refresh.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+DrO4tNjQGcYaA6J8MBFWCA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+oZFLdPqMZrREAI6MpQ39XQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+iDaul4Sxo5ik3YouZoAkJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+KbFvOu3ACMem1P1xeJO4nw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-tnm-2PWLuE0fvZ0CK39wg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+jQFrDQiFtMOtguJAkpgOLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+QgLBUVUe3ABqSA_BoOoFsQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+YzTRU3PADDSTOeflMXvXHg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_4pZk_x15RRAaeOs9HaOyA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've got my eye on a few of these because I'm switching things up over here too!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-12512587413922200932020-10-29T15:15:00.000-04:002020-10-29T15:15:40.127-04:00Modern Chandeliers<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">My favorite light in the house has got to be the chandelier in my dining room. I loved that light since I first laid eyes on it. It's the <a href="https://rstyle.me/+SQtB8-CS6WlcYtyIoWyG-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West Elm Mobile Chandelier</a>, which can be pricey, but I waited for it go on sale.</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ever since I've had the light, I see so many versions of it. I wanted to round up some of them and share.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmJMLjbAcxD1J7nb8r_Q_3gsKbBqrwrz1TBpUPzwWQkO0Nh4AYNAyaizqesMtpDuJuXPyVKOxcmFe6MuQRR4XG0QREDbNBy04wXGLobBKWeQJyoo7RuB3mf5uGs_diLeuSAn_SW-S4uY/s2048/chandy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmJMLjbAcxD1J7nb8r_Q_3gsKbBqrwrz1TBpUPzwWQkO0Nh4AYNAyaizqesMtpDuJuXPyVKOxcmFe6MuQRR4XG0QREDbNBy04wXGLobBKWeQJyoo7RuB3mf5uGs_diLeuSAn_SW-S4uY/w494-h640/chandy.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IQ5J_8-4nKJ2uQN-0M1Kvw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+SQtB8-CS6WlcYtyIoWyG-whttps://rstyle.me/+SQtB8-CS6WlcYtyIoWyG-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+xj3jNHHQTrxiORITShG_2A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+COYM1XEn_K7x6AxesHA5qQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+BH3_CJT3six4rvPFUei6lg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+utSV5TTJu5d8ODf4C8bBVA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ni0thXYdOUYdwzCnhO7fIw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Z7y-cMwAU4pioC-UMqfmNA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+1CJuq7vsKZkayb4fS_6nCg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9</a></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Would you consider any of these for your own home?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-28552951230690404702020-10-07T08:00:00.007-04:002020-10-14T08:44:25.194-04:00Bathroom Art With PhotoWall<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Every room needs art. Whether it be a canvas or framed, art kind can complete a space. It adds texture to the space and another dash of color and interest.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are in the process of designing our master bathroom and want it to feel like a retreat. We want to enter a spa every time we walk in. All the cares of the world to just fall away when we're in it. When choosing art for the bathroom, I wanted soothing color and theme. When <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PhotoWall</a> reached out to try one of their canvas prints, I knew exactly what I wanted. A little piece of nature.<br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvCwHgIWaUldz-9GBiZURgdq-J-wHe7DcIJmRuHVouEvzbh_Ff29teMDl_t6mpXqT_cAfaqzYf9doalVjjaS8DFIe18v3Lm9Wz-P5Om8XA_dz4BNZvtSDlsO5mCULR7FtgwFN-p53j6w/s2048/IMG_7941-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1445" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvCwHgIWaUldz-9GBiZURgdq-J-wHe7DcIJmRuHVouEvzbh_Ff29teMDl_t6mpXqT_cAfaqzYf9doalVjjaS8DFIe18v3Lm9Wz-P5Om8XA_dz4BNZvtSDlsO5mCULR7FtgwFN-p53j6w/w452-h640/IMG_7941-2.jpg" width="452" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I chose the <a href="https://www.photowall.com/us/search?q=rocks&tab=canvas-prints" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stones</a> canvas. I love the serene feeling that this piece gives off. The colors are soothing and the stones are very spa-like. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One
of the good things about purchasing from PhotoWall is that you can
choose the size you want to best fit your space. You can go so far as
cropping and changing the actual objects in the picture. If there's a
dinosaur in the picture on the website, you can choose to make it a dog.
Now that's customization. I chose the dimensions that would best fit this wall. It looks great over the tub and pulls the blue from the soon to be blue vanities.</span></span></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdwAxkfpCWqVJWV14RiuNcbIc4uZdlthNTk8VHn993Bmo3uuNMcVmTnesuYxvr_lKLTOt1SsMzBtWUzItRZYYP5MRbZLu35-rB7-18DynGJufw0ZDtal8M4DY5mkuJJ3MtrLkLl5MnRQ/s2048/IMG_7947-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="2048" height="450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHdwAxkfpCWqVJWV14RiuNcbIc4uZdlthNTk8VHn993Bmo3uuNMcVmTnesuYxvr_lKLTOt1SsMzBtWUzItRZYYP5MRbZLu35-rB7-18DynGJufw0ZDtal8M4DY5mkuJJ3MtrLkLl5MnRQ/w640-h450/IMG_7947-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></div><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Since I ordered a canvas, there was a choice to choose with a frame or without a frame. Of course I chose a frame since I would be hanging it on the wall. The frame came un-assembled so that meant I had to put it together. I had never put a canvas frame together but PhotoWall made sure it was easy.</span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-W7aVSPTAxuXvBv_aCBgqQhb1DVSPRhDXMEJYsX1p0UbL2TssdJMHDDvj8Pc5myiQl4DDDuip-C3w2XUclGhTDw7fCvwwVqbTJG8Aj-bJWxLD7Goqxw-QbeCchypfE_yDmEwbiDhFOc/s2048/IMG_7954-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="2048" height="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy-W7aVSPTAxuXvBv_aCBgqQhb1DVSPRhDXMEJYsX1p0UbL2TssdJMHDDvj8Pc5myiQl4DDDuip-C3w2XUclGhTDw7fCvwwVqbTJG8Aj-bJWxLD7Goqxw-QbeCchypfE_yDmEwbiDhFOc/w640-h508/IMG_7954-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></span></span></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">They also offer framed prints, posters, and wallpaper. I was tempted to try wallpaper but maybe I should try peel and stick first. There really is something for everyone. Whether it be nature or abstract, they've got you. My order came all the way from Sweden in less than a week!<br /></span></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PhotoWall is offering you 25% off your purchase. Use code decoratingscent</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">25 until November 7.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.7969px;">*</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;">I received this product to review for free but the views and opinions expressed are my own.</span></span></span></i> </span></span> </p><p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background-attachment: scroll; background-color: transparent; background-image: none; background-position: 0% 0%; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-51789416945006624222020-09-08T08:00:00.004-04:002020-09-08T08:00:03.619-04:00Master Bathroom: The Plan<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the second time we are refreshing our master bathroom. The first time, we <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2011/09/cabinet-transformations.html" target="_blank">painted the cabinets</a>, <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/03/painting-master-bathroom.html" target="_blank">painted the walls blue</a>, and <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/03/framing-bathroom-mirrors.html" target="_blank">framed the mirrors</a>. It has remained this way for the last 8 years. I was never a fan of the blue paint. From the moment it went up on the walls, I knew I didn't like it. Why not change it then, you ask? Because I hate painting and I knew that hubby wouldn't want to paint again either.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50BpEjaO55mItMi9kEERC5F8aWFi86589XjTCQe_mFMkUsP2TRF0q-LHoNmEeuC-KhJqy0MgNivJQYGpN1EIS-5icO6w3w2ikXYZMqrJz2X_pmTp3Q3_0rY3EwQskqL46w_puAYZm6H8/s640/master+bath14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50BpEjaO55mItMi9kEERC5F8aWFi86589XjTCQe_mFMkUsP2TRF0q-LHoNmEeuC-KhJqy0MgNivJQYGpN1EIS-5icO6w3w2ikXYZMqrJz2X_pmTp3Q3_0rY3EwQskqL46w_puAYZm6H8/w469-h625/master+bath14.jpg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NJZZPhHYRGtLqVT5NbvySB5CI-Jdo28Arpz-2eGtPKXJ8WJBdzMChQkKs2uvFcIVPU5pVnQPsoRbRLkreL1BLKZKRSHCYA_rj6LNJn-EFFT72O-Quug5AWsOLkOVttmJNkJO1oZ4oZw/s640/master+bath12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7NJZZPhHYRGtLqVT5NbvySB5CI-Jdo28Arpz-2eGtPKXJ8WJBdzMChQkKs2uvFcIVPU5pVnQPsoRbRLkreL1BLKZKRSHCYA_rj6LNJn-EFFT72O-Quug5AWsOLkOVttmJNkJO1oZ4oZw/w469-h625/master+bath12.jpg" width="469" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGbFMYKsYsTZEV8NardRc0w4d7-JWBdEwJEsg61C2oFw-6gqXC70oEiOzZOFjSOF4WrBW5sxcoujd1mkwpFsYqwFoG7YIZJe7tOBxyArqJgJVFL9YhWKcqNTo259VQtG-dfyV2sakVZM/s640/master+bath11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="469" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcGbFMYKsYsTZEV8NardRc0w4d7-JWBdEwJEsg61C2oFw-6gqXC70oEiOzZOFjSOF4WrBW5sxcoujd1mkwpFsYqwFoG7YIZJe7tOBxyArqJgJVFL9YhWKcqNTo259VQtG-dfyV2sakVZM/w625-h469/master+bath11.jpg" width="625" /></a></div></span><p></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The time has finally come for me to make the bathroom as spa-like as possible. Hubby agreed and I have quickly began to order items and make changes. You don't have to tell me twice!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I shared my <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2020/08/master-bathroom-refresh.html" target="_blank">mood board</a> for this room previously. Laying the new flooring is probably the largest job we need to do. We painted the walls a couple weeks ago the same color as downstairs, Behr Silver Drop. It's a very light gray and the color looks different depending on the room it's in. I have also been able to change out the lights and remove those huge builder mirrors.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Removing the mirrors sounded so scary. We were both afraid of broken glass everywhere. We found a video on Youtube on removing mirrors from the walls. You basically take wood shims and place them between the mirror and the wall. You hammer each one in working your way around the mirror. The glue will begin to let go from the wall. When the space behind the mirror is large enough to get your fingers in, gently pull. The mirror will release. Removing the mirrors meant lots of spackling trying to get the wall as smooth as possible so the smaller mirrors could go up. I love the sleek modern look of them. They are the Threshold with Studio McGee ones from Target. I went with simple and clean light fixtures. I originally picked brass but went with nickel instead. Since I still want to keep brass in the space, the towel rings and cabinet hardware will change.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF9AakYvVbkstS5Z_3J8IYVmoT7gjUXPH38isepzvYVPDC8TaJ5JqsOd-5myQzqdjrSZvYyjmrd_PsIz2H5DJdaUU2j04sDVmJe6yqF6HnrsrimlYJ4qsXTyq8WDKvBqDCOSgZuFIKXg/s2048/bathroom01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIF9AakYvVbkstS5Z_3J8IYVmoT7gjUXPH38isepzvYVPDC8TaJ5JqsOd-5myQzqdjrSZvYyjmrd_PsIz2H5DJdaUU2j04sDVmJe6yqF6HnrsrimlYJ4qsXTyq8WDKvBqDCOSgZuFIKXg/w469-h625/bathroom01.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85npvSJZaAkRosPe6APuunn9UEQzk-eoDkOxNpSzy3cjQ5mR3-jrkWpenpgae9OTkwGS41MGvwoj3lkUYOzKxXQ2UqGMUDWom0WDuAKZriNBZX1AMgHZ_ZX1blis7vg_f2Ab1fd2IeZs/s2048/bathroom02.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg85npvSJZaAkRosPe6APuunn9UEQzk-eoDkOxNpSzy3cjQ5mR3-jrkWpenpgae9OTkwGS41MGvwoj3lkUYOzKxXQ2UqGMUDWom0WDuAKZriNBZX1AMgHZ_ZX1blis7vg_f2Ab1fd2IeZs/w469-h625/bathroom02.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+gTkiYXPcHMW2g6JhOztO8g" target="_blank">mirror</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_cSNdCQaaCmaPGh3F7QaCA" target="_blank">light fixture</a></span><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I want to paint the vanities a navy blue but I want to wait until the floors are in before choose a color. Since the floors are already dark, choosing the right shade of blue will be tricky. I don't want the vanities to blend into the floors. There has to be enough contrast between them to stick out.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We still have a lot to do but I feel like the room already looks 100 times better.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Master Bathroom To Do List:</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Paint the walls ✓<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lay new flooring</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hang new mirrors✓<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Paint vanities</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Change lights✓</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">New hardware</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Install tile above tub</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Window treatment</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Art above tub<br /></span></div><p> </p><p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-81691430222849446202020-09-01T08:00:00.001-04:002020-09-01T08:00:10.294-04:00Rectangle Mirrors Under $200<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hey! Hey! Hey!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've been working hard on the master bathroom. It's a little exhausting trying to make sure all the pieces work together. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">One of the things I really wanted when designing the new look was a floating mirror. Our current mirrors are the large builder grade ones glued to the wall. I framed them several years ago and painted them dark brown to match the vanities. I am ready for a change.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are so many options out there so I decided to share what I found. These are all 24x36 in size.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEZGgQsGy4uQtQVHbWu8SswUL-ejLLQuNRy2U98S6dEX6GqecA_CMaPrVoejGJvm0eXfo_p8Uom5wwM2ZJASP15jkJGUsmQepMI8oKvZRbcxzwCFsWfWcQ0Dw62lUXTY4_2bmiR6va6M/s2048/mirrors.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxEZGgQsGy4uQtQVHbWu8SswUL-ejLLQuNRy2U98S6dEX6GqecA_CMaPrVoejGJvm0eXfo_p8Uom5wwM2ZJASP15jkJGUsmQepMI8oKvZRbcxzwCFsWfWcQ0Dw62lUXTY4_2bmiR6va6M/w495-h640/mirrors.jpg" width="495" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Hd3U0a-hTzDTLz18QVp1xA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+QvCwf_068FEV93aAwu4RRA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+dBVKlmZqdMJppbuN5fcH7Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+TZAUYap2LGfgdjGX4oM14w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+7-yLUxspsU2PHDLWNume6Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+3xzNY7iduWuUwcfgN-z-Hw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+pIrT-3S1YY6wOzuwaFdoQQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+nbrPoDS6V-kqGTzSOs7JJA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+-tjuY3qYGbm7v0UYI-d_lw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9</a> </span><br /></div><p><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-2673149332315527092020-08-26T10:03:00.000-04:002020-08-26T10:03:01.448-04:00Master Bathroom Refresh<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">Looks like our master bathroom is finally getting a makeover!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">We had our shower re-done last fall because of a leak. We hadn't planned on doing it so soon but you can't have water leaking all over the place right?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">As soon as hubby gave me the green light to get this room done, I started putting a plan together. I'm going for a light and clean modern vibe. The shower is done and the floors are already chosen so I'm working around those items.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's what I have in mind.<br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></div><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjTZF6u0CPNhtfVrH8dLgSRuaXin4U0GpKUVPMwk65Er6DEGS1ZNI5iurE_dBB8rkzF_S48sRMxFWEj5d49fanmq3nEkGy6bROmwld1Q0BMcUjyXAot6LjhfSzSIZY1qz8CDypKk68Uo/s2048/master+bath2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfjTZF6u0CPNhtfVrH8dLgSRuaXin4U0GpKUVPMwk65Er6DEGS1ZNI5iurE_dBB8rkzF_S48sRMxFWEj5d49fanmq3nEkGy6bROmwld1Q0BMcUjyXAot6LjhfSzSIZY1qz8CDypKk68Uo/s640/master+bath2.jpg" /></a></span></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://rstyle.me/+1Mc0VlxyAHczISvHiIoCeQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vanity light</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+gTkiYXPcHMW2g6JhOztO8g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">mirror</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+rJG4T93MAiJS8xhxVHQqkw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">vanity</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+YFzlPcTvEdVr-ewTNqLgZQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">floors</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+E5nqU1urQrIWG0g3CJk5Gw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">cabinet knob</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+mWfY6ylANW2aKNI3kAdXUw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hand towel</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Q2rBGsHgOe7ofGeJhGqTzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">robe hook</span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+dzpeqVw97ij2kcDvyer0PQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">towel ring</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+wjJ5s1wiqPk3kB9msgThDA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">shower tile</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are several DIYs planned so stay tuned!<br /></span></span></div><p> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></p>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-69364777771424852532020-06-30T08:00:00.002-04:002020-06-30T08:00:00.856-04:00Affordable Blue Rugs<div><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I'm always on the hunt for a good rug. Rugs can be expensive though. Especially if you need a large size like 8x10 or 9x12. With blue being my go-to color for decorating, I decided to see if I could find some affordable blue rugs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwwfCkESX_KwMX8TCOxYrXkzaPgcbPghk0ORqKLAGu7r7bbCZnyB7Ta9Pddn2scKiIPU6l8QvuUFk1Xf00MNnUx0LB8XkmmaYkxRJH6TUgNbpsK6BTW8Ebp51y2T8POfDea04TQRpuIo/s3400/blue+rugs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3400" data-original-width="2628" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwwfCkESX_KwMX8TCOxYrXkzaPgcbPghk0ORqKLAGu7r7bbCZnyB7Ta9Pddn2scKiIPU6l8QvuUFk1Xf00MNnUx0LB8XkmmaYkxRJH6TUgNbpsK6BTW8Ebp51y2T8POfDea04TQRpuIo/w494-h640/blue+rugs.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+aTBBkekn3UPmlo2iIi3wRA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">1</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+6pHaWAhQc6NaLJuAIhUfGg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">2</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+BJDvVQyplZv3eUXqOSAYzQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">3</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+nBjePN8AlBM-LCgRKTUjlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+28Y-5_x9TmfKgXJvZ1J72g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Z176ZkuzEt3lj4vnr4TxsA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">6</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+pbi2ZcsbtMHppMLMn_wyhQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+E1R9E3smccQmSq_KnjWCcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">8</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+7OQfZr5OJT4mX4HBk8D8TA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">9</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Which one is your favorite?<br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></div>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-78504369058645316742020-06-29T15:09:00.001-04:002020-06-29T15:45:57.839-04:00Amazon Home Decor Finds<div><span style="font-family: "verdana";">You can find literally anything on Amazon. Since quarantine started in March, they have been at my house delivering at least once a week. You need light bulbs? Check Amazon. You need cleaning products? Check Amazon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I've been wanting to change some things around in the house. So of course I checked Amazon to see what I could find. The thing I like about most things on Amazon, I can get something in two days and if I don't like it, I can return it. I can be kind of picky so free returns is essential for me.<br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zor4VTWNrp5eIoqIomNPxb2GNsqX_B0FixcT_JWyB_RSAnVl1e3MiNGLiF-37PzQn4r8X_ha9e6ZzWHwBzrUZdU_CZTMi4g9Fm7LagV1yrUKvyUX9qQXEtIxy6lAdiXZPpXXP00BUbU/s3000/amazon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zor4VTWNrp5eIoqIomNPxb2GNsqX_B0FixcT_JWyB_RSAnVl1e3MiNGLiF-37PzQn4r8X_ha9e6ZzWHwBzrUZdU_CZTMi4g9Fm7LagV1yrUKvyUX9qQXEtIxy6lAdiXZPpXXP00BUbU/w544-h640/amazon.jpg" width="544" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+z_4AzFzvgjrVqBQwpXQCmw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rope basket</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+T2Rp5dhn6aVuDB5AAnksTA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">planter</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+s-gxbwiksnvtcxTVCgSD9A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">frames</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+q1bsJV5VueRpBf0Ws7pO7Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chandelier</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+YbtJI1wgZRdH4u196byo-w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mirror</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Ff_0xGkG14Ecf0Q185W60g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ladder bookcase</a> / <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+v9P3kQ6sbHuo4wHEo3lSRQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pillow covers</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+1kIR_5TRtsSquM7F5HxEmQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bench</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Vql9FBMnfVcg4xbyakmfaw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blanket</a><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><font size="3">What have you checked Amazon for lately?</font></span><br /><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></div>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-75074085084457271322020-06-09T10:33:00.002-04:002020-06-29T15:57:21.987-04:00Save or Spend<div><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Do you ever feel like a piece you really want for a room is way out of budget? You've fallen in love, but the price is way to much to swallow. When that happens, I always try to find a piece that is very close to that style or color.</span></font></div><div><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></font></div><div><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I designed two different bedrooms below. Both are very similar, but the pieces are at much different price points.</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><font size="4"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Spend</span></font></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmI3RMcv253QVL2WeWFXcVkGXKkhY13rOBwo-W36YqxVzuiy3gkCA5I0FsHb1u2J-RHVkhMqtJkmbFY3hp7B1rUbMPMiRMxgyrLseGDzdiDSPybMpqdKo5apmI17MXR_9h1U8hyphenhyphenf_QlfE/s2550/spend+bedroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1750" data-original-width="2550" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmI3RMcv253QVL2WeWFXcVkGXKkhY13rOBwo-W36YqxVzuiy3gkCA5I0FsHb1u2J-RHVkhMqtJkmbFY3hp7B1rUbMPMiRMxgyrLseGDzdiDSPybMpqdKo5apmI17MXR_9h1U8hyphenhyphenf_QlfE/w640-h440/spend+bedroom.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/jake-upholstered-bed/?pkey=cbeds-headboards&isx=0.0.1632" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bed</a> $1599</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/mid-century-nightstand-grand-h2061/?pkey=cnightstands&isx=0.0.2666" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">nightstands</a> $998</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/andes-bench-h2864/?pkey=cbenches&isx=0.0.714&group=1&sku=3644485" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bench</a> $479</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.mcgeeandco.com/collections/patterned-pillows/products/percy-pillow-cover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blue pillows</a> $496</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.mcgeeandco.com/collections/patterned-pillows/products/abigail-silk-stripe-pillow-cover?variant=31007378079819" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">striped pillows</a> $156</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.arhaus.com/furniture/outdoor/outdoor-pillows-and-poufs/alix-tassel-outdoor-lumbar-pillow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lumbar pillow</a> $119<br /></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.westelm.com/products/industrial-outline-table-lamp-w2892/?pkey=ctable-lamps&isx=0.0.1322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lamps</a> $636</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><a href="https://www.jossandmain.com/rugs/pdp/orourke-power-loom-ivorynavy-blue-rug-chmb2326.html?piid=32554978" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rug</a> $220</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><font size="3">Total $4703</font><br /></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /><u><font size="4">Save</font></u></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It may take some research to find the pieces, but you can get there.</span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><font size="3">Both looks are beautiful. Which would you choose?</font><br /></span></font></div><div style="text-align: center;"><font size="2"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><br /></span></font></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border: 0px none;" /></div>Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-80609246496289673642020-03-11T10:59:00.000-04:002020-03-11T10:59:43.712-04:00Save or Spend<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When designing a room or refreshing a space, you usually have a set amount of money you want to spend. Otherwise known as a budget! I know, I know. I hate that word too. But if you set a budget for yourself in the beginning, you are less likely to go over when buying for your space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.cb2.com/stock-matte-black-vase/s329306?localedetail=US&a=501&campaignid=622772844&adgroupid=29662345389&targetid=pla-869609975915&pla_sku=329306&pcat=HSW&scid=scplp329306&sc_intid=329306&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6sjAwsWS6AIVFeDICh1PbAkGEAkYBiABEgLWg_D_BwE" target="_blank">vase</a> $50</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/faux-eucalyptus-spray.do?mrkgadid=3367755415&mrkgcl=660&mrkgen=glia&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=DecAcc&&acctid=21700000001660222&dskeywordid=92700050613911383&dsproductgroupid=907315317567&product_id=568093&merchid=5165106&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=local&storeid=%7bproduct_store_id%7d&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&locationid=%7bloc_phyiscal_ms%7d&creative=408517190369&targetid=pla-907315317567&campaignid=8703044807&adgroupid=90198036609&&mrkgcl=660&mrkgadid=3367755415&camp=ppc%3AGoogle%3APLA%2BShopping_LIA_Bestseller%7CDec_Acc%2BDec_Acc&product_id=568093&creative=408517190369&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&lid=92700050613911383&ds_s_kwgid=58700005537989910&ds_e_product_group_id=907315317567&ds_e_product_store_id=CP125&ds_e_ad_type=pla&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007265821&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3JmJpsaS6AIVkIrICh1ECQ8MEAQYASABEgLCAfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">faux stems</a> $8 x 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.target.com/p/round-decorative-wall-mirror-brass-project-62-8482/-/A-50301089?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Home%2BDecor%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Home%2BDecor&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=1015431&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5NDHisiS6AIVi7bICh1rIQFgEAQYAyABEgKvAfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">mirror</a> $60</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdx/bungalow-rose-jax-bead-garland-w001819024.html" target="_blank">beads</a> $45</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Total $394</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/emory-large-brown-leather-handle-basket/s272741" target="_blank">basket</a> $119 x 2 </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/murano-glass-table-lamp/?pkey=ctable-desk-lamps&isx=0.0.1428" target="_blank">lamp</a> $229</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/450008/?catalogId=84&sku=450008" target="_blank">vase</a> $69</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/faux-eucalyptus-spray.do?mrkgadid=3367755415&mrkgcl=660&mrkgen=glia&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=DecAcc&&acctid=21700000001660222&dskeywordid=92700050613911383&dsproductgroupid=907315317567&product_id=568093&merchid=5165106&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=local&storeid=%7bproduct_store_id%7d&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&locationid=%7bloc_phyiscal_ms%7d&creative=408517190369&targetid=pla-907315317567&campaignid=8703044807&adgroupid=90198036609&&mrkgcl=660&mrkgadid=3367755415&camp=ppc%3AGoogle%3APLA%2BShopping_LIA_Bestseller%7CDec_Acc%2BDec_Acc&product_id=568093&creative=408517190369&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&lid=92700050613911383&ds_s_kwgid=58700005537989910&ds_e_product_group_id=907315317567&ds_e_product_store_id=CP125&ds_e_ad_type=pla&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007265821&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3JmJpsaS6AIVkIrICh1ECQ8MEAQYASABEgLCAfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">faux stems</a> $8 x 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.potterybarn.com/products/vintage-round-mirror/" target="_blank">mirror</a> $299</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://bloomist.com/products/pale-wood-chain-small-link?variant=20697123979382&utm_medium=adwords&utm_campaign=&utm_source=Google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIj9SG98qS6AIVgeDICh2nFwtpEAQYASABEgITJ_D_BwE" target="_blank">chain decor</a> $58</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Which look is your favorite? Are you a saver or a spender?</span></div>
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<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" />Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-32627123935967424322020-03-10T08:15:00.000-04:002020-03-10T08:24:34.238-04:00Get The Look: Brooklyn Playroom<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's time for another round of Get The Look. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In
this series I get to share with you a beautiful space and give you
pieces that you could use to re-create it for yourself. Most often,
cheaper versions than the original space.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This modern playroom grabbed my attention with the dark wall on one side and the wall mural on the other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> <a href="https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/brooklyn-townhouse-playroom-and-guestroom-modern-kids-new-york-phvw-vp~150535127" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">source</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It always fun to re-create spaces. I changed the mural to something more geometric.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Interested on getting a new look for your home or refreshing a space?</span> Visit my <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/p/services.html" target="_blank">E-design page</a> to learn more. </span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm glad I decided to go for it. The twinkle lights are always a nice touch to the room at night. I love the warm glow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I went with gold and white for the colors this year. I wanted to keep it classic and simple. I like how it blends into my everyday decor. I never know what color scheme I'm doing until I pull everything out. I almost went for red. I bought a pack of red ornaments after Christmas last year and I was itching to use it but gold won.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you change your Christmas decor color each year? How do you decide?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In my searches for DIY built-ins I kept coming across floating shelves. I love the modernness of them. The clean lines. The way they just seem to be coming out of the wall. There were times where I would browse Homegoods and Target seeing all the pretty things I could put on shelves. Alright done. Floating shelves it was.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Once I decided on floating shelves, the debate was whether I wanted to build them or just buy them. Building them meant I could make them the exact size I wanted them to be. Buying them meant I would have to just settle for the size they came in. My wall is 90 inches wide and the shelves are only about 75 inches wide so I would have some spacing on the sides. After pricing out all my materials and the labor it would take, I decided to just buy them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Ikea Lack Shelf is thick at two inches and plenty deep at 10 inches, giving it a heavy, substantial look. I went with white to keep it light and the ability to add dark objects to the shelves. I knew I wanted to go with three shelves. It just felt right and I using only two shelves might look too naked in this space. I started by using painter's tape to mark where I wanted my shelves. Initially I was going to put them higher up on the wall but the top shelf was going to be so high you couldn't really see what was on it. I decided to move it down. I spaced the shelves 15 inches apart giving me room to use taller objects if I wanted but also not so tall where the smaller objects would look miniature. </span><br />
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<img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: transparent; border: 0;" />Andrea @ Decorating Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12439857776305627881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3773306289780386909.post-12335684401563338262019-04-19T08:00:00.000-04:002019-04-19T08:16:42.190-04:00Get The Look: Sunny Yellow Sunroom<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's time for another round of Get The Look. In this series I get to share with you a beautiful space and give you pieces that you could use to re-create it for yourself. Most often, cheaper versions than the original space.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This sunny sunroom caught my eye because of the colorful rug and bright and happy sofa. The rug has a lot of pink which I don't get to use much of in my own home. I love how there is so much color but balances out with the white walls as the base.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This rug is one I've had my eye on for a while. The blues and pinks are a match made in heaven. This would be a great room for an office or to get away read a book. Here is my take on this light and bright room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Ul6sua3iznufwcLhUEl4Kw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">yellow sofa</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+VXJb6mFh9UDQxBW6sqiHAw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">medallion rug</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+EEY6TkM0eiMxVffytNwHPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">faux fiddle</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+oBPyXhMdI6hwqswsRgGmLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">belly basket</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+50SIAKXj5Os1xHkugpfK5A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">writing desk</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+pVzESpFXKPg_Kr1AI1C73g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">brass coffee table</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+_QpP7wz_oUogLbjCk62hsA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">cane chair</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+RD1OobL0ABXhSkRNTqeP4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white shag rug</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+KSXE5LefzXvMSjMOimlR0A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lamp base</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+rtlFx4mQ5yuiz5P59QwaaA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lamp shade</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZcRFu7OzGUgdQ0Ko7hfT2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ceiling fan</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+Z9HsV7U4eI6lmpIlK5aTqg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">turquoise pillow cover</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+o4J_EBWyiiAQ8v0mpLOvKw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blue velvet pillow cover</a> / <a href="https://rstyle.me/+SaSxsmxMI0ppeLMEVFJGhA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">green pillow cover</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Need help re-vamping your own space? Visit my <a href="https://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/p/services.html" target="_blank">E-design page</a> to learn more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">A crazy week of getting back into the swing of things after vacation. Why is it always so hard to go back to work? School projects are coming up and Milestone testing starts next week for my fifth grader. My kindergartner has no clue how easy he has it right now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Anyway, here's my weekly recap of goodness that caught my eye. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2) I love this dark blue <a href="https://angelarosehome.com/diy-board-and-batten-wall-dos-and-donts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">board and batten</a> wall from Angela Rose Home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3)</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"> I don't typically decorate for Easter but love this simple DIY to <a href="https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/diy-simple-easter-decor-staining-wood-easter-eggs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dye wooden eggs</a> from Chris Loves Julia.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4) The <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/blog/fall2018week1-ctpex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a> spring edition has started! I love seeing the process of each project. There is even a linkup for guest participants. Maybe I'll join next time!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5) Speaking of before and afters, have you checked out the #myrenovatedreality hashtag on Instagram? So many good transformations and lots of inspo. This <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZSZf4lEVf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">master bath</a> caught my eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Plants not only bring life to a room but they also look good. Put them in a pretty basket and you have yourself some instant decor. Not too mention the pop of green looks good in any room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The only living plant right now in my home is my snake plant. I've had it a couple years now and I love it. I haven't killed it yet and I often times forget to water it. It's also called a Mother in Laws Tongue. I had no clue until someone asked me about it one day and referenced it as such. It makes such a statement with it's fun upright leaves. Most plants release oxygen during the day but the snake plant is one of the only plants that release oxygen at night. Good to know right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now let's talk about faux. I really like them. Can't kill them. You can put them anywhere because they don't need to be by a window or light source. You can find them in most stores. I like grabbing the ones from Ikea. They are a great size for sticking them in small pots and planters. This little <a href="https://rstyle.me/+BZ2s0_7WWjjteFzfB4wvdw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">modern planter</a> in my dining room is from Ikea. I stuck in two of the fejka plants and called it a day. When I bought the planter, I intended on using real plants but haven't gotten around to it. Probably never will.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Now that I think about it, I have an Ikea plant in just about every room. They're just that easy. No maintenance required.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I plan on getting more real plants this year. Maybe more snake plants. I'd like to try another fiddle. They can be expensive especially if you want a larger one. I like plants that look full and not wimpy. I've heard Pothos can be easy. I remember my mom having those in the house all the time. Succulents are pretty too. Peacy Lily? Pilea? Rubber plant?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Are you a plant lover? Maybe you can help me out and send me in the right direction. What plants are good for a beginner like myself? I need all the help I can get.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Welcome to spring! Nothing like warmer temps and pollen covered cars. As much as I want to dine on the patio for lunch, I know it'll put me in a sneezing fit. And my kids are already sniffing and coughing. You can keep that part of the season! Just give me the go for flip flops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2) Have you ever wanted to take a picture of a room with a window but it looks blown out? This <a href="https://www.chrislovesjulia.com/photographing-a-window/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tutorial</a> explains how to keep everything in the picture bright all while still being able to see everything outside of the window. A real game changer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3) Bethany's <a href="http://crispcollective.org/2019/02/28/how-to-organize-your-playroom-with-ease/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">playroom reveal</a> is so good. I love the blues and the different stations she has set up around the room. Now if I could just get my kids' space together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4) My go-to sneakers for the spring and summer are <a href="https://rstyle.me/+TK_J-scmjj1Sl1RzHi6vmg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">white Chucks</a>. They are classic and go with everything! It's time for a new pair.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5) With the change of seasons, I feel like it's necessary to spring clean. Get rid of all the unwanted items and white down those baseboards. This checklist from <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/cleaning-tips/g601/spring-cleaning-tips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Beautiful</a> on cleaning your house in a day is definitely a good guide.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">That's all for this week folks! If you see anything across the web I should know about and needs to be shared, let me know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's up to me to make sure everyone has what they need for the trip. Including new clothes for both kids. Why do they insist on growing up and getting bigger? They both grew out of last year's clothes. Ugh. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When packing for myself, I like to keep things light and throw in pieces I can wear several ways. I usually pack more tops than bottoms because who's really looking at the shorts you had on yesterday? I also love dresses. Here are some of the things I'll be bringing along.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I'm a huge wedge person. They are usually more sturdy than heels and more comfortable. If I can find a comfy heel though, I will grab it. Before every season I like to go through my closet and get rid of shoes that I am tired of or didn't wear the year before. I have gotten pretty good at selling my old stuff on Ebay or Poshmark. It helps me keep my out of pocket expenses at a minimum.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Do you have a favorite from above? What's your go-to shoe color for spring?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love the hunt for a good deal. I knew for our breakfast nook I wanted a modern look and something that would clean easily. The Eames style chair was at the top of my list. Of course I couldn't afford the $500 price tag, especially since I needed four of them for my space. I started the hunt online. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">There are tons of retailers online that sell replicas. I found that Poly & Bark sold one that had great reviews. Their price was also better than the original style of chairs. They also offered a version with darker walnut legs. This was a bonus for me because I liked this color better than the natural. I ended up going with this chair but I found a set of four on <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/dg62fwcjg6p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> for a cheaper price. Amazon actually had a ton of alternative brands too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Remember, always do your research before making a purchase. There's bound to be a better deal.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">1) The progress of this <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BujuxdTF-Rd/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">entry makeover</a> is making me want to grab a ladder and do my own.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">2) With warm weather right around the corner, it may be time to start sprucing up the patio. The new items at <a href="https://www.target.com/c/modern-outdoor-living/-/N-4xnwz?lnk=ModernSleekcont" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Target</a> are pretty nice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">3) My beautiful friend <a href="https://homeonpoplarcreek.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicole</a> re-launched her website. It looks so good.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">4) My kids take lunch to school and one of their favorites are these <a href="https://www.sizzlingeats.com/pepperoni-cheese-bombs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pizza bombs</a>. Easy to make and tasty too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">5) I have been wanting to do built-ins in my entry but I think I am leaning towards using <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/813533120162617029" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">floating shelves</a> instead.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It's the time of year when we're getting anxious for spring but we know winter is still looming in the background. One day it's 70 and the next it's 40. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Most people want a lighter and brighter feel in their spaces when spring comes. </span>What better way to change the feel of a room than with pillows? They are affordable and can be easily switched out. It's an instant makeover!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">This room has been on the back burner for a while. We started a few years ago by buying a huge sectional since we were going to use it as our movie space. Movie posters were hung on the wall and I bought tons of movie reels to hang behind the sofa. That idea quickly fizzled.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">When I received the tiles, I tested them out in the family room since the colors were already a good fit. Hubby wasn't having it. He didn't care for the pattern. Too modern I guess? Oh well. Upstairs to the loft they go. The kids won't mind the pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I knew I wanted some sort of ottoman for this space. The kids tend to lay on the floor when watching TV so it needed to be soft too. I searched and searched. I saw many small square storage ottomans but none good enough for me to pull the trigger. I came across the <a href="https://creativeqt.net/collections/stuffed-animal-storage-bean-bag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stuff 'n Sit Bean Bag</a> from CreativeQT on Instagram. Hmmm...looks like I'm on IG a lot huh? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">The Stuff 'n Sit is a pouf ottoman that you can fill with stuffed animals and other soft items. It can fit up to 50 animals! Do you know how much clutter that gets rid of? My daughter is a stuffed animal hoarder. She needed this years ago. I went with the green and white stripe to keep the fun colors going and pull some of the green from the new rug. I got one pour for each kid. I filled them up with stuffed animals, baby blankets I still had in drawers, and pillows from the linen closet. The kids were instantly amazed that all their belongings were in them and they were comfy enough to lounge on. If one of the kids need a blanket or missing that stuffed bear, they know where to find it. The poufs simply zip along the top for easy access.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It all started in the fall of 1998. I was working at the local Chickfila. I was a junior in high school. This was my second job and I was saving up to buy a car. I was a beast in the drive thru! Many days I worked it alone but could get cars through really fast. This is also where my love for Chickfila food began. What was I eating before then?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">On what seemed like a normal day, a new guy started. I didn't think too much about him. He was cute but my mind was elsewhere. I was already crushing on someone else at school. Over the next few months he made his interest in me known and my crush on the other guy was fizzing out. It was fun to flirt with the new guy at work. But I also knew he went to a rival high school and he was dating someone else. I didn't want to interfere with a boy that was already taken. If you worked a shift with us, it was obvious that we liked each other.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It all came to a head at our company Christmas party. We were eating at a fancy restaurant and we got to dress up. This was a big deal to high school kids. I remember wearing a pair of black MUDD jeans with a handprint on the back pocket. He complimented them several times. They were instantly my favorite jeans. The owner of our unit rented limos for us to ride in to the restaurant. We ended up in the same limo and right next to each other. How convenient. When we got to the restaurant, guess who I ended up sitting next to again? Yep. Him. That day felt like a whirlwind. We talked a lot over the next few hours and actually got to know each other better. At the end of the evening I gave him my phone number. This couldn't go anywhere though. Remember, he was dating someone else.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We talked nightly for the next week or so. I was really starting to like this guy. I was becoming invested. He asked me several times to be his girlfriend but I always said no. I was playing hard to get. I'll never forget on December 25, 1998 after we had both spent our days with family for Christmas, he asked me to be his girlfriend again. Don't you have a girl, I asked. He said he broke it off so we could be together. Yes! We've been inseparable ever since.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I was the first one to say I love you. It was Valentine's day. We went to Applebee's for dinner. I was nervous and knocked over my drink. He still reminds me of how clumsy I am and jokes that I should out my drink far away from my arms. I think I picked him up in my 1984 Toyota Corolla. I miss that thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Work was more exciting with him there and I looked forward to the nights when we worked the same shift. He worked on the food line but we made it a point to sneak in a smooch here and there. Once people at school found out we were dating, the question was always why are you dating someone from a rival school. There are plenty of guys here. I think it worked out best that we didn't attend the same school. No chance of seeing him flirting with another girl. Friday was our date night. Most of the time it was dinner and a movie. Best night of the week!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We dated though the rest of high school and throughout college. His family moved back to Florida and he got an apartment with some friends. I lived at home. We both looked forward to talking on the phone until the wee hours of the morning. My mom still laughs at us til this day. She said she would come in and I'd barely be hanging on but still on the phone. That's what you do when you're in love right? </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Between class schedules and working, it was hard to see each other during the week so those phone calls were crucial. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In 2005, his roommates were going their separate ways and he posed a hard question to me. Could we move in together. If I said no, there was a chance he would move back to Florida where his family was. I wasn't looking forward to a long distance relationship. I didn't want to. When would we ever see each other? I talked to my parents about it. They weren't against it but really wanted me to think long and hard. I had already graduated college and was just living with them while working my first real job. I figured I made enough money to move out on my own. I said yes. We found an apartment not far from my parents. It was an easy drive for both of us to get to and from work. We both learned things about each other that we didn't know. I had jealousy issues. He worked weekends. He worked late at night. It left lots of time for my mind to wander. There were many nights of arguing over phone calls and texts from friends and other girls. I remember us having a fight the day before I was supposed to leave for a girls trip with my friends. You can imagine the only thing I was thinking about during that trip was what he was doing without me there. Of course we made up when I returned. Serious discussions were had after this. If we were in this for the long haul, we had to evaluate our relationship and decide what things we could and could not tolerate. We would casually look at rings and talk about marriage. We had been together almost 7 years and I was getting antsy. I guess I had bugged him enough because on December 4, he popped the question. It was a normal Sunday after church. We were eating lunch at home. I think it was chinese food. He gets up to go to the kitchen. He comes back and gets on one knee. This can't be happening. Yes! Yes! Yes! I remember calling our parents and being on cloud nine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">We married in September 2006. Best day ever. I walked down the aisle to Luther Vandross' Here and Now. I cried like a baby. He did too. Many of our family members were meeting for the first time that day. Seeing our families interacting together solidified our union. They were genuinely happy and celebrating with us. I still get teary eyed when I hear that song. It came on last week. Cried. For our honeymoon, we went to Orlando. It's one of our favorite places to vacation. Maybe it's the kid in us that keeps us going back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As the years go by, it is easy to let things get stale and become complacent in your relationship. Throw kids in the mix, and it feels like there is no time for your spouse. You have to make time. Your spouse is your first priority. My husband always says, we'll be here staring at each other long after the kids are gone. If there's no spark here now, it definitely won't be here when they are out of the house. There have been more arguments and disagreements than I can count over the years, but in the end we made a vow to each other. Through thick and thin. Marriage is hard work. Forget that 50/50 stuff. Marriage is 100/100. You have to give your all to the other person. When times get hard is when you dig in more and work harder. Fight for your marriage! There is no other person I could imagine spending my life with. He provides for our family and makes me laugh like no other. His humor is what really attracted me to him. God is the one keeping us together...20 years and counting!</span><br />
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