tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90229667480169520892024-03-06T02:41:23.260-05:00A Bungalow Projectnataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-32933975005047129052011-11-28T22:28:00.000-05:002011-11-28T22:28:46.724-05:00{ Our Bungalow Project is Expanding }Since my business trip in June, I've neglected to share some big news.<br />
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We are going to need some more room in our bungalow... for a NURSERY!!<br />
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Here I am with my little butterball after Thanksgiving dinner, 20 weeks pregnant! <br />
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We had a fun baby "Gender Reveal" party with our families...<br />
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It's a BOY!nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-41896386868040495722011-06-16T00:54:00.000-04:002011-06-16T00:54:42.193-04:00{ dallas }<div style="text-align: center;">This week I had an opportunity to take my first, "real" business trip. I was very honored to attend a National Conference in Dallas, TX, with my boss and represent our agency. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I didn't have time to check out any houses. But, we did get to take two nights out on the town. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">As you can see, I did what I do best a this conference... </div><div style="text-align: center;">a lot of eating, learning, meeting people, exploring and talking!</div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-7800696954320099812011-06-14T00:27:00.001-04:002011-06-14T00:29:06.116-04:00{ pillow talk }<div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">I recently scored an under-$20-deal on ebay... </div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">Check out my new, white Ballard Designs pillow next to my faithful, brown Pottery Barn pillow.</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;">Well hello, Gorgeous! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8dAJk1dCKBt2Ei2i317sB4KZGno5ObQ0wfSpopjWsZjEcjPwYrcBGzwjkLb8gaHwnW0r4aFR9zdbfnPBTzcldzlk7fZA5TaEvuYXOAoA0sQRQu8Tn7wg9QEivfQnYTfY1tP7_6ESgtM/s1600/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAyNjctMjAxMTA2MTMtMDExNy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-794929"><img alt="" border="0" height="240" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617573681334013266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE8dAJk1dCKBt2Ei2i317sB4KZGno5ObQ0wfSpopjWsZjEcjPwYrcBGzwjkLb8gaHwnW0r4aFR9zdbfnPBTzcldzlk7fZA5TaEvuYXOAoA0sQRQu8Tn7wg9QEivfQnYTfY1tP7_6ESgtM/s320/%253D%253Futf-8%253FB%253FSU1HMDAyNjctMjAxMTA2MTMtMDExNy5qcGc%253D%253F%253D-794929" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Does my brown pillow remind anyone else of the famous <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/million-dollar-listing/videos/chad-er-izing-a-house">Million Dollar Listing "pillow chop"</a> by <a href="http://www.chadrogers.tv/">Chad Rogers</a>? Yes, I had to try the pillow chop after seeing him do that in an episode. It's so funny!</div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-52445936742655239602011-06-10T19:09:00.001-04:002011-06-10T19:24:06.228-04:00{ i heart bungalows }<div style="text-align: center;">Bungalows... </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had no idea that I loved them until I visited my friend <a href="http://imbusyprocrastinating.blogspot.com/">Hollie's</a> home a few years ago. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was love at first sight...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Be sure to check out Hollie's site and house tour at <a href="http://imbusyprocrastinating.blogspot.com/p/house-tour.html">I'm Busy Procrastinating</a>! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">A few months later, while house hunting with my husband, we found our first home... a bungalow on a boulevard of many others. I couldn't wait to show Hollie photos at work and hope to steal bits and pieces of her ideas when I could. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I just can't get enough of bungalows by living in one or by stepping outside and looking at the neighbors', so I continue to <strike>find inspiration and ideas for our home</strike> get my bungalow fix here: </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/daily-bungalow/">Daily Bungalow</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bungalowinsanity.com/">Bungalow Insanity</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1912bungalow.com/">1912 Bungalow</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bungalow23.com/">Bungalow 23</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ohbungalow.blogspot.com/">Oh Bungalow</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bungalowcious.com/">Bungalowcious</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy weekend, all! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Natalie</div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-84677345157817370792011-06-09T23:05:00.002-04:002011-06-09T23:28:18.291-04:00{ checking back }<div style="text-align: center;">Hi, all! We are alive over here at A Bungalow Project! Since I began my new job, I've had many new experiences and a very busy schedule! Our bungalow has become a home I truly live in and use every day. Can you believe it's been 6 months since I blogged? It has flown by for me. Here's what you've missed. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><ul><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Throughout January and April, I learned how to do taxes and coordinated a free tax program for families in our community who could not afford to pay someone to do their taxes... a difficult and rewarding project for sure.<a href="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184353_10100440946042459_6803609_64927075_5439548_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" border="0" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/184353_10100440946042459_6803609_64927075_5439548_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></li>
<li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Riley-dog (our mini dacshound) learned how to knock over our trash can as a puppy, and he still knocks it over every day. I love my dog and our SimpleHuman lid-locking trash can. Here he is sitting so sadly on top of the suitcase before a trip. </div></li>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227984_10100683658993759_6803609_65958249_4802174_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" border="0" class="spotlight" height="239" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227984_10100683658993759_6803609_65958249_4802174_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><li style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="text-align: center;">Donated ten inches of my long hair to Locks of Love on April 1st. I posted a prank pic of me in an extremely short style wig (think MiMi from Real Housewives of Atlanta) on my Facebook page, and my friends freaked. It was fun dontating to a great cause and teasing my friends. My hair is actually still shoulder length. <img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/195837_10100522854537179_6803609_65393099_2974861_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">My husband's best friend planned a destination wedding in the Riviera Maya, and we took the trip of a lifetime. I can't tell you the last time I felt that peaceful and happy!<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="299" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216866_10100655609360449_6803609_65595101_5335968_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">I met a few "celebs"... <img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/208185_10100665979383839_6803609_65718500_6298212_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Ran my 3rd mini marathon with my dearest friends...<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="320" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225640_10150250499945681_592930680_9203547_4755966_n.jpg" width="213" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Bet on horses in Louisville on Derby Day (attending the actual Derby is still on the bucket list.) <img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228725_10100688146321119_6803609_66016317_6759701_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Although I have lived in Indiana my entire life, I finally went to Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time. I'm not really into racing, but a local radio station chose our charity as their charity of choice for the Media Pit Crew Challenge where the winner receives a $5,000 donation for their charity. We were about 6 seconds and a bad lugnut away from winning!<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/247715_10100746225415149_6803609_66366228_218221_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">Found some warm weather to start working outside on our home again... my boulevard petunias are beautiful!<img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/246996_10100741968880279_6803609_66319735_4689410_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
<li><div style="text-align: center;">And, just celebrated my 25th birthday! <img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="240" src="http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/255092_10100757617635049_6803609_66571571_5784770_n.jpg" width="320" /></div></li>
</ul><div style="text-align: center;">Can't wait to catch up and see what I've missed from you and get some great ideas for ABP this summer!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Always,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Natalie</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" aria-busy="true" aria-describedby="fbPhotoTheaterCaption" class="spotlight" height="320" src="http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/252457_10100756076812869_6803609_66546905_426247_n.jpg" width="132" /></div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-41393119387043398482011-01-13T01:28:00.000-05:002011-01-13T01:28:13.939-05:00{ celebrating abp's first christmas and first birthday }<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy New Year! I am excited to share our holiday photos with you today and celebrate that we've lived in our bungalow for an entire year now! We have accomplished so many projects here. Although many of them weren't the pretty, cosmetic things I wished for, I'm proud of the improvements we have made thus far and am looking forward to what this home has in store for our future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before I get ahead of myself, let me share the photos from our holiday decor! We did minimal things that could work for both Christmas and New Years. We hosted our First Annual New Year's Day Open House & Hangover Brunch. We are still a young couple, so we don't have a gazillion steralite boxes filled with decorations plus we found it hard to justify spending so much time setting decoration up right now since we must travel out of town to visit each side of our families! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">I have been on a running hiatus for a while, had some technical difficulties, and fall was very busy. Not much has happened with the house besides holiday decorating, but here's a quick recap of the last two months for you:</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ran the Bourban Chase with a team sponsored by ZirMed with 11 strangers...</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gOPgVq26CTWznRQBIU2gJYQAwr3KGdwpfYqS3AWy3xxMLvAKHi61CMN205dWoI9p5P7m7IM8Fhv5WZ1fxHAASdd5g7VNee4d1JfMZkicCtb2pxqJnHUfo3grH5yKnQkdYqbtwIS2xJg/s1600/Bourbon+Chase+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8gOPgVq26CTWznRQBIU2gJYQAwr3KGdwpfYqS3AWy3xxMLvAKHi61CMN205dWoI9p5P7m7IM8Fhv5WZ1fxHAASdd5g7VNee4d1JfMZkicCtb2pxqJnHUfo3grH5yKnQkdYqbtwIS2xJg/s320/Bourbon+Chase+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">We started in Louisville, Kentucky, and ran to several Bourbon Distilleries. We finished the race in Lexington before our expected time!</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2Y91tNpJwfDtK_th_PCkkxA6MdmfOGM91yzQB2WimFvvGQ_lp3UhRwIwDvMxweEuR_vt-ZmRyx4UyPL-F5mFH5tC5C-z-j6pRB3fUTJQJWx_D_umZ90O5y3yVApYMbJUK84boCOfS5Q/s1600/Bourbon+Chase+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU2Y91tNpJwfDtK_th_PCkkxA6MdmfOGM91yzQB2WimFvvGQ_lp3UhRwIwDvMxweEuR_vt-ZmRyx4UyPL-F5mFH5tC5C-z-j6pRB3fUTJQJWx_D_umZ90O5y3yVApYMbJUK84boCOfS5Q/s320/Bourbon+Chase+5.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ran a 2nd race for charity, the Cysitc Fibrosis Foundation. Here I am with my friends from left to right: me the Dead Runner, Max the Brazillian Runner, Erin Devilish Runner, Jeff Wells from Fleet Feet as Pooh, and Chris the Buddha!</span> </em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVo3VHzsT_m6XFIEyykeW83YxsX5VZT7oCAZi8dikfsyX4JKIbdDHtXWIGER7SzXreSfmeRY9l4LS2tora4AoPblWQdEJFOZriry8e3xYY_4sr9sd5HgsozKPfoersVMqRgp8MFLRIxdg/s1600/Cystic+Fibrosis+Foundation+RLH+5k+2010+080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVo3VHzsT_m6XFIEyykeW83YxsX5VZT7oCAZi8dikfsyX4JKIbdDHtXWIGER7SzXreSfmeRY9l4LS2tora4AoPblWQdEJFOZriry8e3xYY_4sr9sd5HgsozKPfoersVMqRgp8MFLRIxdg/s320/Cystic+Fibrosis+Foundation+RLH+5k+2010+080.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">We celebrated halloween for the first time in our new house. We had 200+ trick-or-treators, and tons of stories to tell that surround that night...</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij59-_7PEuJ4ySSFdk9Ejg-fN9DVb8kc8i76FxOz349jYFR-6VdDBi4TcUNDRV-15rwSU_ibN_XxfsqhSlZNa1TS2y344ujuxZ2F7txDSTETrNybwXJwFRkSBGTEMicJhg6wL99popCaw/s1600/Fall+2010+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij59-_7PEuJ4ySSFdk9Ejg-fN9DVb8kc8i76FxOz349jYFR-6VdDBi4TcUNDRV-15rwSU_ibN_XxfsqhSlZNa1TS2y344ujuxZ2F7txDSTETrNybwXJwFRkSBGTEMicJhg6wL99popCaw/s320/Fall+2010+010.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">This has been a solemn time for my family and I, we lost a dear family member, my Uncle Brian. Here he is singing "...and I just can't stop falling in love with you..." (Elvis) at my wedding.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczKKgJm1kgn3JeBovjhTZ_y6aUiBRKMO5VFOEMtSNrvnr4v_nBWExBLqONwRTUXFLxG2kUiNqmWvjLtkoWb0r1QTOyAeW9Sc55GlfJT2yBe2MFJuXTlbOIZUua1VFsTPIm_xqPWbRfkY/s1600/brian.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczKKgJm1kgn3JeBovjhTZ_y6aUiBRKMO5VFOEMtSNrvnr4v_nBWExBLqONwRTUXFLxG2kUiNqmWvjLtkoWb0r1QTOyAeW9Sc55GlfJT2yBe2MFJuXTlbOIZUua1VFsTPIm_xqPWbRfkY/s320/brian.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">My entire family spent a day at a Colt's game in Indianpolis together.</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflCbl3d5kzpFe77KZwC-d7Fkua6Uu_ZqYHZ65bPvlkduam8-RxPIiEH8uRv0w95gw8gGFzE-vQPf0w-IVpMIY-0lJk3xdnBzWYH4aUYwov4mtg-ShweQwqslngNvdLR5Wnvc6hC4DsWg/s1600/Winter+2010+044.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiflCbl3d5kzpFe77KZwC-d7Fkua6Uu_ZqYHZ65bPvlkduam8-RxPIiEH8uRv0w95gw8gGFzE-vQPf0w-IVpMIY-0lJk3xdnBzWYH4aUYwov4mtg-ShweQwqslngNvdLR5Wnvc6hC4DsWg/s320/Winter+2010+044.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">And, now I'm getting our home ready for Christmas...</span></em></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwGhwTMTf2F94Thu6Uh-TFf05XnQQQL7vglLtO8IFIjkeeZR11jBxEpFGpzYPk2BMVO3ZcH5XZh6IAqT19SqGz1YH2SOzU8p2yUVpUsjfMY6bClzd8c0J7cmQUlrQlyzUAqUrQMMtrT8/s1600/Winter+2010+063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwGhwTMTf2F94Thu6Uh-TFf05XnQQQL7vglLtO8IFIjkeeZR11jBxEpFGpzYPk2BMVO3ZcH5XZh6IAqT19SqGz1YH2SOzU8p2yUVpUsjfMY6bClzd8c0J7cmQUlrQlyzUAqUrQMMtrT8/s320/Winter+2010+063.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>Natalie</em></div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-79465757123434087902010-10-20T22:47:00.001-04:002010-10-20T22:47:59.877-04:00{ a running project }<p>One of my many projects is literally running. I’ve always been a decent endurance athlete, especially when it comes to swimming, I’m a fish. But running… oh it’s a project to say the least! </p> <p>I started running in 2003, and ever since, it’s always been a challenge for me. I had a lot of friends and support. However, at my very first high school cross country meet, I never made it to the finish line. I woke up in an ambulance. After running in 100+ degree weather, I had suffered a heat stroke. Just like everything my mom’s ever taught me, I “got back on the horse.” I finished the season running 10-12 minute miles (ie: not that good.) But, I was awarded the Most Improved Runner! I was thrilled!</p> <p>Since then, I’ve competed in a few sprint distance triathlons, several 5ks, and 2 mini marathons. Here’s a photo of my <strike>talking</strike> running buddy, Krissy, and me at the 2010 Derby Festival Mini Marathon in Louisville, KY. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL-p2G4O1QI/AAAAAAAAAds/qah8GpMtV3Y/s1600-h/run%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="run" border="0" alt="run" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL-p2UwwlhI/AAAAAAAAAdw/DSnQ7DDUI8k/run_thumb%5B7%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="260"></a> </p> <p>This weekend, I’ll be running with ZirMed’s Team in a 200-mile relay on the Bourbon Trail in scenic Kentucky, the 2010 <a title="http://www.bourbonchase.com/" href="http://www.bourbonchase.com/">Bourbon Chase.</a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL-p25z8udI/AAAAAAAAAd0/weXZ98vrYEY/s1600-h/runnerhorse%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="runnerhorse" border="0" alt="runnerhorse" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL-p3Oxy6DI/AAAAAAAAAd4/3Gi3FyHz7jI/runnerhorse_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> </p> <p>Next weekend, I’ll be running for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s <a title="http://www.cff.org/Chapters/kentucky/index.cfm?id=15183&event=15183" href="http://www.cff.org/Chapters/kentucky/index.cfm?id=15183&event=15183">Run Like Hell</a>! My mom was able to score some toe tags from the morgue, so I’m working on a sweet costume! Will post photos later! </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL-p3aiPvqI/AAAAAAAAAd8/vKb9YW3MAhw/s1600-h/RLH%20Logo%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="RLH%20Logo" border="0" alt="RLH%20Logo" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTxw30R_UKA-jh6xgBsCmVCqZzV6FJJL19naWko-cT5APwN1p7hPXzzpCmAj18WwHGR_Rnz5RGcfyY8L-X00w0-M22bC-4T0TkMw7RTMtuanojC62m59UDLlNHa0ey6hc7D0wpCTdvEo/?imgmax=800" width="242" height="243"></a> </p> <p>So needless to say… it’s me or the house. Out Running… I’ll be on a house-hiatus for while. Wish me luck! </p> <p>Always,</p> <p>Natalie</p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-72426373573545287692010-10-18T23:36:00.001-04:002010-10-18T23:36:12.722-04:00{ a fall mantel and birthday }<p>Happy Fall! </p> <p>“It’s the Little Things that Make a House a Home” had the cutest, wallet friendly fall decorating idea… You can read more about Karla’s Candy Corn decorating and other ideas <a title="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2009/10/candy-corn-makes-it-too-easy.html" href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/2009/10/candy-corn-makes-it-too-easy.html">here!</a></p> <p><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbCHXg4B-ujZnJZp8o43cYTFWfjD2-4fk8tcCc_C5a7VXy-UFg8dkKwGr-FgPWYslR0bWfPN8iWLpW5OBU5m-mXSuJjqczARUD6cEedaOlIJ-jTCSPCGLKxGZFrzGY7k3gUBkYEzwmeE/s400/2009_10_08_IMG_8252.JPG" width="189" height="283"></p> <p align="center">Our lonely ghost needed some company on the mantel. So, I followed Karla’s instructions, and here’s how it turned out! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS7pcUzvuuQOrvRuKMJ3EIqXGmVuraG8hxdIa4nylYjsj2Cm85gb7TlwCqgcdCycQw-EMzEUEHwIniNDvTQocAOfCD5d_pHNHWYSo2iCcyZXn_vpS25ja4lpQbX0qp-EapRpHIs34eOJ8/s1600-h/Michael%20Lee's%20Birthday%202010%20006%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 006" border="0" alt="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 006" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SIln0XII/AAAAAAAAAdM/wflT618Fivc/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20006_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="238" height="260"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWpwINtV0yytM7JeCHx67-x6io4J7SC5KhpWrumy0c32Qm9llYlX78Co5k3UH7d7YtUcCnVSwlxOe1PInv-m3qKP0VDUYGF_O_vjQL0tUR4EznPmCSBKCJ-m-axB8g6kSwQ4KtbQNHhm8/s1600-h/Michael%20Lee's%20Birthday%202010%20005%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 005" border="0" alt="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 005" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SJEn0wvI/AAAAAAAAAdU/i660kQj-vJs/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20005_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="190" height="260"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicIWlole_r9u2U3x5fSeC6zGxEccng6Siw8nWLfOwo2S_D0DwdwsR8VlPN495R3G0CuUMJqklsdnFIw1giyfpwmJ98HJDlDGV_Uj_G6BPBLlNvYmII7IY0WQKrNBnOnMvw5xkxPME4lg/s1600-h/Michael%20Lee's%20Birthday%202010%20008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 008" border="0" alt="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 008" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SJ1R_6tI/AAAAAAAAAdc/AM24hzA86Cw/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SKOf07sI/AAAAAAAAAdg/xeB-Xxp1E0A/s1600-h/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20009%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 009" border="0" alt="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 009" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SKa0geuI/AAAAAAAAAdk/CiqhDpaBu9g/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20009_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">It happened to be my wonderful husband’s birthday this week, so we had a birthday party/fall themed mantel all week! <img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 001" border="0" alt="Michael Lee's Birthday 2010 001" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TL0SKhOL4MI/AAAAAAAAAdo/s_OludGP8PI/Michael%20Lee%27s%20Birthday%202010%20001_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Thanks for stopping by!</p> <p align="center">Natalie</p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-39667627957397281142010-10-04T23:49:00.001-04:002010-10-04T23:49:12.519-04:00{ kitchen & dining room }<p>This one is for my Grandmother by special request… :) You may remember photos of our empty kitchen and dining room from when we moved in <a title="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/Brick-Galley-Kitchen-Reno-Ready/detail.esi?oid=14005439" href="http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/Brick-Galley-Kitchen-Reno-Ready/detail.esi?oid=14005439">here</a> and <a title="http://abungalowproject.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html" href="http://abungalowproject.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html">here.</a> </p> <p>Here’s what’s happened so far:</p> <p>The dining room had these hanging blinds that I hated. They looked old and did not add any light to the room at all. I decided to hang curtains. I cannot find a photo of the DR before… Oops! </p> <p align="center"><em>Working hard:</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgInTlhDI/AAAAAAAAAb8/tmDJYe6Y0f8/s1600-h/hard%20work%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="hard work" border="0" alt="hard work" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgJLEOlvI/AAAAAAAAAcA/TpxA8n8KKVg/hard%20work_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> </p> <p align="center"><em>Dining Room Now:</em></p> <p> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgJWlmZ8I/AAAAAAAAAcE/IEkDnSnEnIU/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20044%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 044" border="0" alt="New House Updates 044" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgJgT9j4I/AAAAAAAAAcI/kdUvzMkAHyI/New%20House%20Updates%20044_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a></p> <p align="center"><em>Kitchen Before: </em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgKEHCdoI/AAAAAAAAAcM/AkcQvgfoWF8/s1600-h/BreafastNookBefore%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="BreafastNookBefore" border="0" alt="BreafastNookBefore" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgKfUdkVI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/6K8e_bvjt5A/BreafastNookBefore_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgKga9pTI/AAAAAAAAAcU/c9ynCVaxsew/s1600-h/KitchBefore%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="KitchBefore" border="0" alt="KitchBefore" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobIxJZgD2GQxcAQx5FQ22XKTwIbcHNVjH7duVLhESfYKXqNTo8wK2pDBO4hFZgq-cLipjeiov3qIoiMDSF0F3vX5_S3XeOlnYrMlbMXGf3PZbBq9ArbhqP_74nER4OOfkfZdneQq2Zo8/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> </p> <p align="center"> <em>Kitchen After:</em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em></em></strong><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgLOpGcQI/AAAAAAAAAcc/C8iZRJAaRnQ/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20047%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 047" border="0" alt="New House Updates 047" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgLen8u3I/AAAAAAAAAcg/UTI6hq2FowY/New%20House%20Updates%20047_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> We added appliance and furniture so far. We’d like to update the hardware, faux brick, cabinets, countertop, and colors. I will always dream of a new kitchen though. :) </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgLzgd_mI/AAAAAAAAAck/gonG95TifrQ/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20049%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 049" border="0" alt="New House Updates 049" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgMA2qjnI/AAAAAAAAAco/RHXqNSRMbpY/New%20House%20Updates%20049_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgMXR8V3I/AAAAAAAAAcs/SodaJNQoqvg/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20050%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 050" border="0" alt="New House Updates 050" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgMmsiXJI/AAAAAAAAAcw/GiBxVl7IC88/New%20House%20Updates%20050_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgM_To2vI/AAAAAAAAAc0/yikP8LTrHEE/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20051%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 051" border="0" alt="New House Updates 051" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgNEpuKaI/AAAAAAAAAc4/ecMDzWDP2vo/New%20House%20Updates%20051_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a></p> <p align="center"><em>There’s a full bath between the kitchen and breakfast nook:</em> </p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgNgn6PRI/AAAAAAAAAc8/jnqJSlZvvDE/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20052%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 052" border="0" alt="New House Updates 052" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgN8kbCeI/AAAAAAAAAdA/p6KdVZZpZUA/New%20House%20Updates%20052_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New House Updates 053" border="0" alt="New House Updates 053" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKqgN_Q9G-I/AAAAAAAAAdE/8kmigQgi0Ng/New%20House%20Updates%20053_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center">Thanks for stopping by! </p> <p align="center">Natalie </p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-60631457811134869002010-09-29T22:59:00.001-04:002010-09-29T22:59:10.436-04:00{ mister lonely }<p>There is only one month until, Halloween! I put up my first Halloween decoration…</p> <p align="center"><em>Isn’t he just so cute…</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKP8_BrjWcI/AAAAAAAAAb0/7R8QDhKy2Mg/s1600-h/lonely%20ghost%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="lonely ghost" border="0" alt="lonely ghost" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKP8_XVlYVI/AAAAAAAAAb4/Ww_AyVIG-tc/lonely%20ghost_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="301"></a> </p> <p>My poor little ghost just looks so sad by himself on the mantel… Although I’ve dreaded saying goodbye to summer, I’m excited to decorate for this season. Hopefully he won’t be lonely for long! </p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-81193935958661864212010-09-28T23:27:00.002-04:002010-09-29T22:52:17.206-04:00{ Man Cave Update }<p>We’ve been working hard on our basement project… The old ceiling tiles are down and the “new” ceiling has an entire coat of paint. <br></p> <p>We went with a Behr Ultra Grey for the walls. They really compliment the Man Cave Army, IU, and Colts memorabilia better than the originally planned blueish-greyish. <br>Here’s a preview of the painted walls and some furniture in the basement!<br></p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKx-IBCBDI/AAAAAAAAAaE/ZF4CU84dNmg/s1600-h/NewHouseUpdates0342.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 034" border="0" alt="New House Updates 034" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKx-SnHO6I/AAAAAAAAAaI/DR3po8RSz00/NewHouseUpdates034_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKx-vnh2YI/AAAAAAAAAaM/ApjQx2pd6k4/s1600-h/NewHouseUpdates0362.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 036" border="0" alt="New House Updates 036" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPFd4WbzRZyCczSzBEfkNLlREGXP2SyESLKQ7W5pSsf_RtkPryp70lF2XnNAHpe3G5zUrbaJUn-ObkhzuReYYbwB5EBoErNVBLTMgsGgAlmxV7HPG45nzeA7W3_N428pg37zb4KQK_po/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKx_LoEu6I/AAAAAAAAAaU/ddsIhhiyypg/s1600-h/NewHouseUpdates0372.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 037" border="0" alt="New House Updates 037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9idUQrjUy81gXI_pq9T79TcqlsFb49taxkyvDi8UR6EpAu0TBlUQak8VBeeLh02Rn_OLpS63LO9dUX2pQGM-8fS0vnUxk0kqhVRNhAKLOD16740aJ0J7ldZad6X7D7p2rPd8WlvoOKJM/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 031" border="0" alt="New House Updates 031" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKx_k9-X5I/AAAAAAAAAac/PU2iqc1UwBU/NewHouseUpdates031_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFiQ7RkiMSrjgvGrB2q2dwh9Q1s-0x8uO2pmXI5w6sww5BhXASQ-mWXxShcrZ1l7nyg_QBHyQ9hK1Xb-IuOOgMVcxk-MIgSkekA35FvDuzH5q-eEdrpad7BmFmk57N0ARk6ZXDU5d07c/s1600-h/NewHouseUpdates0392.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 039" border="0" alt="New House Updates 039" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixqycwpP9NL4fi0z-2KnyyX9Eeuiu3C-YOZhM2HKtCTr1jgUm6EIj8r8ohIQ5ssxjs93e1l9bWaPWQG0I1p6sAe4TOWxslIMLU3PO6LM73frZB8Br4SYXrB8dpZl3pmw5DcO7pZnHnzY8/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> <a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKyA4zNcjI/AAAAAAAAAao/amfAXqaTH2U/s1600-h/NewHouseUpdates0412.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 041" border="0" alt="New House Updates 041" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKKyBGMpdsI/AAAAAAAAAas/Ix5gO7GQ7EY/NewHouseUpdates041_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-51997680154926611122010-09-27T22:12:00.001-04:002010-09-29T22:44:22.422-04:00{ Football Parties and Tailgate Wars }<p>A Bungalow Project LOVES the Indianapolis Colts! We went to the “Manning Bowl” and had a blast! <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVivqT6EpLgxndqND6D0hSVwXKEArq9xcifQ_lvzIdCq8gv8vIUSkIXZQVYletjTVwklHSN9c7L5B3TTpN_TCeYTTJ03xR0-neNR_sWm9l9wSWZdnPEyVclCmvQmdJe6EhSSFIdvdGjs/s1600-h/ColtsGiants2010%20029%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="ColtsGiants2010 029" border="0" alt="ColtsGiants2010 029" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO7NaWZ3I/AAAAAAAAAZI/PMoJ0BYz7QI/ColtsGiants2010%20029_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="360" height="275"></a> <p>I took my “famous” brownies. The guys we tailgate with just tease me and say they are “famous” because that’s how we met. I made these brownies, they ate one at our tailgate, and they’ve requested them every game since! I also made cute Colts Football cupcakes this game. <p align="center"><strong>Here’s a quick glimpse of our tailgate…</strong> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO7lb5B-I/AAAAAAAAAZM/Si4zyEWhY8I/s1600-h/ColtsGiants2010%20003%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="ColtsGiants2010 003" border="0" alt="ColtsGiants2010 003" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8siab0cVtOQ1UJ2FQ1XtrLJWFgDaB1rd_LEtnR7jIx-KwC8GUSXUnkUUuzJNBqFE0i8enpR2tqFrcjKbo-k0U7jkEHYPsmVq4kFShrM_UPHuialdC6NYL1aunYmzJd3FU-arQdQDQcs/?imgmax=800" width="318" height="244"></a><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO9DiVFpI/AAAAAAAAAZU/XwEQyqwM3c8/s1600-h/ColtsGiants2010%20006%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="ColtsGiants2010 006" border="0" alt="ColtsGiants2010 006" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhraBCX5Nh6RnIUQCZIXe8AehJxq_Ei21NXUQtgAdV1xEda5f4H9Eh56wOWeFbcXjlBMElr_38rCgRflSIDFmyGVybaFYG5XC1OEEaMTy4LDxKcNJfMgUp5yBFNXrhGLI9LszSK-_p_CkY/?imgmax=800" width="317" height="243"></a><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO919LSCI/AAAAAAAAAZc/aviZ4K2QzGE/s1600-h/ColtsCupcakes%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="ColtsCupcakes" border="0" alt="ColtsCupcakes" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO-jYGSbI/AAAAAAAAAZg/21wSJ-dKn-Q/ColtsCupcakes_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="318" height="244"></a> <p>We had a pizza, chips and salsa, and of course some drinks. But… my tailgate food definitely got shown up by the newbie tailgate guy. He brought a grill out and made bacon wrapped shrimp, kabobs, wings, blue drinks, and more… <p align="center"><strong>Here’s a glimpse the tailgate guy grilling and of his awesome tailgate display:</strong> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO-9YUZxI/AAAAAAAAAZk/UnYlcFKhucM/s1600-h/ColtsGiants2010%20011%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="ColtsGiants2010 011" border="0" alt="ColtsGiants2010 011" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO_Z--s2I/AAAAAAAAAZo/F8u6xruG8V0/ColtsGiants2010%20011_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="262"></a> <p>So, I’m getting ready for the next tailgate. Here are some <strong>football party and food ideas, and recipes that I came across:</strong> <p align="center">A <a href="http://www.suddenlyfrugal.com/2010/02/5-frugal-super-bowl-party-ideas/">super cute idea from Suddenly Frugal</a>... <p><a href="http://blisstree.com/files/2008/12/football-party-food-guacamole-football-field-dip.jpg"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" alt="Football Party Food Guacamole Football Field Dip" src="http://cdn.blisstree.com/files/2008/12/football-party-food-guacamole-football-field-dip-thumb.jpg" width="335" height="399"></a> <blockquote> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Football season traditionally means tailgate time, play-off parties and a table of unhealthy dips loaded with calories–70 per tablespoon for spinach dip and a whopping 90 per tablespoon in buttermilk ranch. With Americans deriving an estimated 30 percent of their daily calories from outside traditional meals, the trend in party fare is to serve healthier options. At just 25 calories per tablespoon, adding pre-made, all-natural guacamole to the party line-up makes a game-time winner.</font></em></p></blockquote> <p align="left"><font size="2">The Recipe: <br><strong>Wholly Guacamole Gridiron Game Time Dip</strong><br>Prep: 30 minutes </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">Ingredients <br>- 1 Tbsp butter <br>- ½ cup red bell pepper <br>- ½ cup onion, chopped <br>- 2, 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed / drained <br>- 2 tsp fresh chopped jalapeno peppers <br>- ½ tsp ground cumin <br>- 1 cup salsa <br>- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded <br>- 14 oz Wholly Guacamole <br>- ½ cup sour cream <br>- 1 bag tortilla chips </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">Instructions: <br>1. Melt butter in skillet; add peppers and onion. Cook over medium heat until onion is softened. (4 minutes). Stir in beans, jalapenos and cumin. Cook until heated. </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">2. Transfer 1 cup of bean mixture to a food processor, process until smooth. Return blended mixture to remaining mixture and stir to combine. Spread onto an 11×8 baking dish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">3. Just before serving, layer over the bean mixture: salsa, cheese and top with Wholly Guacamole. </font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2">4. Spoon sour cream into reseal-able plastic bag. Snip off small corner and pipe sour cream lines over the guacamole to resemble yard markers on a football field.</font> </p> <p align="center">Another idea from <a title="http://blog.tinyprints.com/general-information/inspiration-board-superbowl-party/" href="http://blog.tinyprints.com/general-information/inspiration-board-superbowl-party/">tiny prints</a>…</p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFO_1MskpI/AAAAAAAAAZs/cawxYV7SOAk/s1600-h/superbowl-party-inspiration-board%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="superbowl-party-inspiration-board" border="0" alt="superbowl-party-inspiration-board" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFPAY-nx_I/AAAAAAAAAZw/y8woVoMFles/superbowl-party-inspiration-board_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="500"></a> </p> <p align="center">And probably my favorite Tailgate “Design Board” <a title="http://www.thepartydress.net/2010/01/super-bowl-party-2010/" href="http://www.thepartydress.net/2010/01/super-bowl-party-2010/">at The Party Dress!</a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFPB_-gx7I/AAAAAAAAAZ0/gr99VieZPkE/s1600-h/Superbowl-2010-small%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Superbowl-2010-small" border="0" alt="Superbowl-2010-small" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOL9CIp9OW6hso-DohhWkz57nidfOJfiMUM5H7NtiAyjv9Weyrukh9J1V1DtYX1pylnrnlWGSyjZruyE0BNwRTqkegp-Yot-3dahg94z-z5om82da2QGm-FXuFwHOv1UA2VZCc_VC1oEQ/?imgmax=800" width="500" height="500"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p align="center"><font size="3">And one more awesome design board from <a title="http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2010/02/page/6/" href="http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2010/02/page/6/">divine party concepts</a>…</font></p> <p align="center"><font size="3"><em>(I especially like the blue drink and football whoopie pies!!)</em></font></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFQyRotm_I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/q0K2wDueNy8/s1600-h/superbowl%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="superbowl" border="0" alt="superbowl" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TKFQyjdtWpI/AAAAAAAAAaA/oNnXsszyxdE/superbowl_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="451" height="500"></a> </font></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><font size="4">I think I’m ready to win the next tailgate wars!! :)</font></strong></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-36341389768934545752010-09-13T23:17:00.001-04:002010-09-13T23:45:22.758-04:00Living Room: {Before & Almost After}<p align="left">Prior to owning this home, I had not an ounce of decorating sense <em>(some of you may argue that I still don’t quite get it)</em>. But, we think we’ve got the basic pieces now and just have to chose paint colors and seasonal decorations. I’m so excited to show you all our living room with <em>real</em> furniture in it!!</p> <p align="center"><strong><em></em></strong> </p> <p align="center"><em>The Living Room Before</em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY5KnSEioijJI8AxUW6USGb2iiLLEyhMguSgUJynwYFQ8IL4KpdFVklO-xmW2BkGuR5UT-7PEEejTHxy2YjXGUc_KWRYsNT4sQob_7RySEKIpkUfH3WkgZS4t6w0Wbos4ypOX1R5sPeRY/s1600-h/LR1%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="LR1" border="0" alt="LR1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7oW7aSh2f4WfGRUvMTD8GBIfwEc-NhHt-04qMKwbDv4-e1_U8rsDgBBmdK7JCqvkk7Fv_mZc59H5xJHPhbJMXkK6zFJLEgGxZcl0gr0eyYQKTujRnOOOggZTDk8f1z2hMTLprP3KMafA/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> </p> <p align="center"><em>Empty Living Room</em></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pKsu582I/AAAAAAAAAYA/yndqVb7XhOw/s1600-h/LR2%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="LR2" border="0" alt="LR2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV3E0LbOV7bumg8jI4IPFvpK_ZSRxuwmro9pcJgf99SCef0gQW5F-VSUhHXEiHR68jXPXSmIB6iOIGoN7Hm5TNnbcbCE9XnXe7Zm2A5_vRYlmurVRgx11RdVUlMTo35HtmLT4OIdHqTn0/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a></p> <p align="center"><em></em> </p> <p align="center"><em>Our Living Room Today</em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU8Cn_vAIJLwUkPpxdOIpIoaQ9wOV7Cgcx_Ywmx4F8Wh4ll_ph8vkqU_Uot-DbonLEOjCQOIRCALH589n38bBxTbBe3UVzEO3Ri7Ov_p6j7u83eOuHCrpj3I1QlvEId4tQEnl-j_LbT0/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20008%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 008" border="0" alt="New House Updates 008" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pLmR9_SI/AAAAAAAAAYM/7vS3ayze-So/New%20House%20Updates%20008_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a><em>The Fireplace Mantle</em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pL86zimI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/qrjzL_QSLuA/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20012%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 012" border="0" alt="New House Updates 012" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pMbt4jWI/AAAAAAAAAYU/lxVxlrn08PA/New%20House%20Updates%20012_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a> <em>Craftsman Bookshelves with books, family photos, candles, Gracie Naranjo Pottery, and my Great-Grandmother’s flower vase. </em><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pMWQPNXI/AAAAAAAAAYY/CPFXHsne9X8/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20019%5B2%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 019" border="0" alt="New House Updates 019" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2vAB8SJsvbKx1FNo5CweQJdPaP1G-ixSKR2_h6siwU2orlwkHss2cVSjIJyRYV6Lut0CqtuOClYXBWC0AbNzMbLhZmWEQd4Vy5cx12S8hY6oOXnxtD3KLoCkR4zOQ3GmO-xEa5UgsgRA/?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a><em> More books & photos… </em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pM5sHWAI/AAAAAAAAAYg/kgvBZhp1iKM/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20020%5B2%5D.jpg"><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 020" border="0" alt="New House Updates 020" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pNGLfcDI/AAAAAAAAAYk/bxgBB4u4CLk/New%20House%20Updates%20020_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></em></a><em> Fireplace with Craftsman bookshelves.</em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pNe84i7I/AAAAAAAAAYo/Fl77ycKsrTg/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20021%5B2%5D.jpg"><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 021" border="0" alt="New House Updates 021" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pNjUtF9I/AAAAAAAAAYs/ZIGoTMTeAJ8/New%20House%20Updates%20021_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></em></a><em>Bookshelves full of books, photo albums & more! </em><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pN-ZPYII/AAAAAAAAAYw/ik9aDBXfoa4/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20022%5B2%5D.jpg"><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 022" border="0" alt="New House Updates 022" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pOaN-YTI/AAAAAAAAAY0/qiRraJkIYJQ/New%20House%20Updates%20022_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></em></a><em> My Mema’s McCoy Vase era 1940s, Gracie Naranjo Pottery from my mother in law… </em><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pOWz8YoI/AAAAAAAAAY4/d0WLBFU87Fo/s1600-h/New%20House%20Updates%20023%5B2%5D.jpg"><em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 023" border="0" alt="New House Updates 023" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pOqRFWxI/AAAAAAAAAY8/hH1mP9MBDgU/New%20House%20Updates%20023_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></em></a><em> </em></p> <p align="center"><em>Hope you enjoyed the changes!! </em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em>p.s. Thanks for Stopping By! ~N.E. & Riley!</em></strong></p> <p align="center"><em></em><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New House Updates 026" border="0" alt="New House Updates 026" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TI7pO0byynI/AAAAAAAAAZA/kzhAGkSfdy8/New%20House%20Updates%20026_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></p> <p align="center"></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-85505726430655824462010-09-02T00:38:00.001-04:002010-09-02T00:39:58.280-04:00Back to Life: {After New Mexico}<p>Mr. E and I just returned and settled back in to our routine after a wonderful road trip to New Mexico. We had a wonderful time, and I even managed to take “a few” photos of the culture and cute little houses! <a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p1G1AEtI/AAAAAAAAASw/JfCxcBXyMMw/s1600-h/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20021%5B6%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="New Mexico or Bust 2010 021" border="0" alt="New Mexico or Bust 2010 021" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p1cb01JI/AAAAAAAAAS0/0VLfFtXrLcw/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20021_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a></p> <p>The Southwest has the most incredible sunrises! This photo was just outside of OK City. We love our Indiana sunrises, and we felt right at home here!<img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New Mexico or Bust 2010 004" border="0" alt="New Mexico or Bust 2010 004" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrIPXZcUOMklL_qXrOezLYNDcGiNBbKvod_yDUQy-rRFenOGbaq3b8YDrmngpAUsJiJpG0P_r9K69YKzcnu0oY6ay8rwO6BeaD9-gQh97EWICw_aq9kc2NPjP4hGbs1PHluCQIrL5mD28/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></p> <p>I hope you enjoy the culture, arts, nature, and history of new places like me! Most of the photos here were taken in Truth or Consequences (aka Hot Springs & T or C. And yes, it’s named after the old game show), Hillsboro, Hatch, and Old Towne Albuquerque. </p> <p> <a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p2BTlUaI/AAAAAAAAAS8/Ez9aTj_SqWw/s1600-h/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20035%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New Mexico or Bust 2010 035" border="0" alt="New Mexico or Bust 2010 035" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p2S4F9TI/AAAAAAAAATA/ZBLn6GUi8g0/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20035_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> <a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p2nO0h7I/AAAAAAAAATE/mg-tHSx1jm0/s1600-h/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20037%5B5%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New Mexico or Bust 2010 037" border="0" alt="New Mexico or Bust 2010 037" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p24TguEI/AAAAAAAAATI/E4ivSnTyJKY/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20037_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="200" height="260"></a> </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8p3ZA7IzI/AAAAAAAAATM/PC6PjELZqsA/s1600-h/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20038%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; 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display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="New Mexico or Bust 2010 221" border="0" alt="New Mexico or Bust 2010 221" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TH8qMeQKNeI/AAAAAAAAAXU/Gm90037HyaI/New%20Mexico%20or%20Bust%202010%20221_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></a></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-62900148632076138172010-08-03T23:43:00.006-04:002010-08-25T18:44:23.687-04:00Hometown Shoutout: { Ball City }<span style="color: #666666;"></span><span style="color: #666666;"></span><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">Canning jars... they just never seemed like a big deal to me. This fashion trend and love of mason jars fascinates me. I grew up Muncie, Indiana where Ball Jars were manufactured for several years.</span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: 85%;">When the Ball family brought their business to the Midwest, they had brought life to Muncie, Indiana. They built beautiful homes on the white river, created jobs, named a state college (Ball State) and a local hospital (Ball Memorial)... it's anyone's guess why it was never named Ball City! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Eventually Ball Corp moved to Colorado and took business and family friends with them. It was sad to see them, the business, and even some of our friends go. After the business moved away, I started to piece together the love of Ball jars. When I'd see a Ball jar or hear someone talking about them, I would tell the story and history of Muncie and the Ball brothers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;">Now that I have moved away too, I appreciate all things home, even the simple canning</span> jar!</div></div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-35372231241269084482010-07-20T23:55:00.001-04:002010-07-20T23:56:57.623-04:00Work. Work. Work. { Painting and A Bungalow Project Gets a New Address }<p align="center"><em><font size="2">So, our porch is actually making some vivid progress now, and I’d like to share these photos. Our rails are painted once (one more coat to go!) </font></em><em><font size="2">Last week, I really had difficulty honing in on the right photos from my <a title="http://abungalowproject.blogspot.com/2010/07/project-update-porch-inspiration.html" href="http://abungalowproject.blogspot.com/2010/07/project-update-porch-inspiration.html">previous post</a> to inspire our porch. Just a side note here to say thanks each of you who helped me comment on the pictures. Especially Mike for putting up with me and coming along for the ride; Hollie… I love your input and your </font></em><a title="http://newoldcraftsman.blogspot.com/" href="http://newoldcraftsman.blogspot.com/"><em><font size="2">New Old Craftsman</font></em></a><em><font size="2">; and Jojeana at </font></em><a title="http://secretgardencottage.blogspot.com/" href="http://secretgardencottage.blogspot.com/"><em><font size="2">Secret Garden Cottage</font></em></a><em><font size="2">… your comments are really appreciated and blog is full of amazing ideas! THANKS!!</font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"> Well, the inspiration winner is definitely </font></em><a title="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/home-tour-riverside-cottage" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/home-tour-riverside-cottage"><em><font size="2">Riverside Cottage!!</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvvuiHQgI/AAAAAAAAARs/R3YMk18HBQg/s1600-h/riverside%20cottage%5B8%5D.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="riverside cottage" border="0" alt="riverside cottage" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvv8i24vI/AAAAAAAAARw/blgVjfe_nu0/riverside%20cottage_thumb%5B8%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="196" height="240"></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Before: </font></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvwMlJagI/AAAAAAAAAR0/KFOAxHvFvxE/s1600-h/house%5B10%5D.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="house" border="0" alt="house" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvwlwMnfI/AAAAAAAAAR4/zAvHWbhpTS8/house_thumb%5B18%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="175"></font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">And, one coat of paint and primer later:</font></em></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvw_NpsnI/AAAAAAAAAR8/b3uTZtU2vzA/s1600-h/Porch%20After%5B4%5D.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Porch After" border="0" alt="Porch After" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkLjg8OhkZAN9wRrB6e3yLUWvBO1AhCKoUHgSDy4Z4mOisZ6ySqKW76Emdilh49h-bcypi2Ix9TWP8VbcedW-ARlGlvENeb5o6JRzcgfc7lQOdX87oeb07Q6Iecnn32qtBoFhnogyK8-A/?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></font></em></a></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Our bungalow also got a “new address” this weekend! </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Before: Black, painted, rotten wood numbers.</font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvxfkXN6I/AAAAAAAAASE/QP6y2gDXRBs/s1600-h/Moving%20In%5B6%5D.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Moving In" border="0" alt="Moving In" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvykgE_KI/AAAAAAAAASI/EMJQVXEqq7c/Moving%20In_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="203" height="260"></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">After: New floating numbers.</font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvy1XTxPI/AAAAAAAAASM/xG4bRsudiYc/s1600-h/ABP%27s%20new%20address%5B3%5D.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="ABP's new address" border="0" alt="ABP's new address" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TEZvzUl_jfI/AAAAAAAAASQ/LtMgX_VsLCI/ABP%27s%20new%20address_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Thanks for stopping by and sharing in the joy of our new home! </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Always, Natalie</font></em></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-17447407285501668902010-07-14T21:03:00.001-04:002010-07-14T21:08:20.993-04:00Project Update: { Porch & Inspiration }<p>The porch rails are now primed a beautiful white! Next, we will completely paint the rails; tear out the carpet, clean, and etch and paint or stain the porch floor; paint the door; and hopefully, hang a swing! </p> <p>Before I can move forward, I am trying to complete the color scheme, and I am having trouble deciding what color to paint the door: red, black, or other. What are your thoughts? </p> <p>Some of my inspiration:</p> <p align="center"><font size="2"> <a title="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/fulk-small-idyllic-0708?click=main_sr" href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/fulk-small-idyllic-0708?click=main_sr">{ House Beautiful }</a></font></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1"></font></em><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eNW7ibjI/AAAAAAAAAMo/z7v_CvJ3Ykw/s1600-h/housebeautifulrockersonporch3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="house beautiful rockers on porch" border="0" alt="house beautiful rockers on porch" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_-Zyk9qa60lwquybhdzYHXP5DXFiiPFVVosEUh5IJLw89umODEr1lNkVarwbV_ri6-fzSLRGcIec9M0pi-9k0Q2QdyJh9IyqBzuLMESluWoJJFawrEqiQZgivgYTEPbFYrV9OwTECI8E/?imgmax=800" width="208" height="260"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><strong>{ Classic, Black Front Door Inspiration }</strong></font></em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="2"></font></em></strong><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eOIPI5_I/AAAAAAAAAP8/Pt1kL7kRIlE/s1600-h/black16.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKORCeLVVXNqZhnzYVq3sCoqX72p3v6OZ1Y8ZtYWIhv_xBCjEud-lSx2BSXGwJ3A6kRj9x3w1LxYlt813VbREjvtJ19I78LsukraFbbdwwWrSaXEsMJj50df68b7amrc_KmzeHAz7kKXU/s1600-h/black%5B11%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="black" border="0" alt="black" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQkN_pAiqUIGd9M3pc0o33vnps6whdr_2BdfzGpSNsteM-pI80tEuXIkL6uY53Wys5b_GyhVvEIL3rpR0atV7tZYrfEnNT6EZpq9Sa-6OObhnaLupS1THgi8sgPUtIjLYOtTcGQX8tgvc/?imgmax=800" width="246" height="214"></a></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> The Front Porch at </font></em><a title="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/home-tour-riverside-cottage" href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/home-tour-riverside-cottage"><em><font size="2">Riverside Cottage</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eOizPZMI/AAAAAAAAAQI/aO0BC6MicRk/s1600-h/riversidecottage4.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eOizPZMI/AAAAAAAAAQM/kcbSINkdSrM/s1600-h/riversidecottage5.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="riverside cottage" border="0" alt="riverside cottage" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia30E9E9fLd8uzImgEAPMKD_PylzoZMydItD68fm3JmM_FnlrqonzcmFhoAtEN4DsueKdDmJvCdJKYKS1_i7M2QCd3oxC54BJd-4rMBhK-EPHbaKHKhKTOwG4yUuaJb3Pl0vC30Lpg8TA/?imgmax=800" width="226" height="278"></a></font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Where you swing…</font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NClPdXsLCFfH57zDfPtiyV1qzHuPWNm7V83wTJsar3lnhe36rIDO1zvR4IY8O-D3xW9wahJPqzT8ksyWjRnMR-hDtG_cKWy6iFfrHhJDRqnJL_DR40DT8zIpsimw7gF_VpWaue57XSQ/s1600-h/dreamfrontporch2.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5ePzgeX9I/AAAAAAAAAQU/baF0XuuPNkw/s1600-h/dreamfrontporch4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="dream front porch" border="0" alt="dream front porch" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eQSPOKfI/AAAAAAAAANQ/zm0a791wfP8/dreamfrontporch_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="226" height="278"></a></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">or rock…</font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTXz9k6Gq_zUoYWme62OYeiT9ijb0ViN2zP2AemM-1DUUqVdwisb_aSRQ1FBc6dC_nai0P5OXLTKbavcRNvB2o6aX6vUghdNUd7VHYsQqy_Djynpz_oP8Bp70s238sN0iKtbW3ZyDksI/s1600-h/rockers2.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eQ8WY-tI/AAAAAAAAAQk/H49-CN6O7uI/s1600-h/rockers7.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="rockers" border="0" alt="rockers" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eRo3BXfI/AAAAAAAAANc/JZLYavaXWAo/rockers_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" width="224" height="275"></a></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Melaine’s Door at </font></em><a title="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/" href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/"><em><font size="2">My Sweet Savannah</font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eSHNo62I/AAAAAAAAAQo/TCIEpmgA3ds/s1600-h/blackdoor5.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eSHNo62I/AAAAAAAAAQw/j7dDCMaDPc4/s1600-h/blackdoor6.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="black door" border="0" alt="black door" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eSnf0yAI/AAAAAAAAANs/ou0nznBgwMQ/blackdoor_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="231" height="301"></a></font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><a title="http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/12/09/its-paula-deens-house-in-savannah-yall/" href="http://hookedonhouses.net/2009/12/09/its-paula-deens-house-in-savannah-yall/"><em><font size="2">Paula Deen's Door</font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjws1tDz6_S7ByI0DNa4OqqubJzMbVrXDI-eNY9a73_qiSfJ3cCH7CkdiZnnc_WBf6rYAMjpjv6idydknzyt66JLARgIUYdEC0eX9PQKdI74QMpuyMxg166pTPjOwYu_0YnhS-Q3GuD3rg/s1600-h/pauladeenshouse5.jpg"><em><font size="2"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8ENj1zBVbRIiLmGBvOth7Y3BXdn9XskoMnCo3Cw-8OVYB2zO4ytGiR9moAtPxZ112pqV7PhTr308VncgUwhqPWCKm_8vpVe1orOX0aJoINYKNvyca1N3J7J-dLsed3KmyHJKy4pDkUZs/s1600-h/pauladeenshouse7.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="paula deens house" border="0" alt="paula deens house" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixc80cXkYk-NApLScXVXBxvwRxEzvk8ZG8xj09fMCiWZIJ_dKZtjy0AxiAq9AXA7yeySBUvGu-9jgrihUL-PdPkVUu90xqmhy_nafd3jkT0dvtLbbSuB3XkynxYV44vxjcLp4kxrcX468/?imgmax=800" width="245" height="151"></a></font></em></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><strong>{ Red Inspiration }</strong></font></em></p> <p align="center"><strong><em><font size="2"></font></em></strong><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eUcUkyLI/AAAAAAAAAPY/nT1vojjk2EE/s1600-h/BenMoore%20Carnival%20Red%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eUrxieKI/AAAAAAAAAPc/WKm3kvKpuPg/BenMoore%20Carnival%20Red_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="238" height="240"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">See the Red Door on </font></em><a title="http://www.builder.hw.net/design/arlington-bungalow.aspx" href="http://www.builder.hw.net/design/arlington-bungalow.aspx"><em><font size="2">Charles Moore's Arlington Bungalow</font></em></a><em><font size="2">? This cutie was named Best Remodel in </font></em><a title="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/slide-show-winning-homes-00400000009166/page3.html" href="http://www.southernliving.com/home-garden/decorating/slide-show-winning-homes-00400000009166/page3.html"><em><font size="2">Southern Living</font></em></a><em><font size="2">!</font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="reddoor" border="0" alt="reddoor" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eUypU1qI/AAAAAAAAAOI/dgI78z1slWo/reddoor_thumb8.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="260"> </font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"> </font></em><a title="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/" href="http://itsthelittlethingsthatmakeahouseahome.blogspot.com/"><em><font size="2">Karla's Door</font></em></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiciQTDls4ZXwVnGLwZ01UU73ZexgPjSetbLSvMrL3JSPD0-iTUcJUWQIycLr9U4bCDoU8AfRI0dVx81EoY-CsbOWklHkWGUnmTHuc3QHmig7j4cnSY3_wZSlHUL6m5lQiFsll1ITOZONs/s1600-h/rednos4.jpg"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="rednos" border="0" alt="rednos" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD5eVUCLr7I/AAAAAAAAAOQ/GiGLddPPn9g/rednos_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="260" height="200"></font></em></a><em><font size="2"> </font></em></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p><em><font size="2"></font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">I am dreaming of relaxing on the front porch, but my lasagna is calling!</font></em></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Always, Natalie</font></em></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-36127626039577536872010-07-13T23:45:00.001-04:002010-07-14T08:49:27.298-04:00Sneak Peak: { Our Mantel and the Big E! }<p>Here’s a sneak peak of our mantel decor and my favorite weekend purchase… <font size="3">Finally got the “Big E” from </font><a title="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&id=HOME-ROSETTE" href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/category.jsp?navAction=jump&id=HOME-ROSETTE"><font size="3">ANTHROPOLOGIE</font></a><font size="3"> this weekend! I’ve been eyeballing this stinker since our wedding! Pardon the picture quality, but I couldn’t wait to show him off!</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD0y01riRdI/AAAAAAAAAMg/dpfJ3NYdaXI/s1600-h/THE%20BIG%20E%5B56%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="THE BIG E" border="0" alt="THE BIG E" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TD0y1FO14tI/AAAAAAAAAMk/BzozkvMuchc/THE%20BIG%20E_thumb%5B54%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="460" height="350"></a></p> <p align="center"><em><font size="1">{so excited our home is finally coming together and looking like my style!}</font></em></p> <p><em>ps~ I’m keeping my fingers crossed to win the Haley’s Cottage </em><a href="http://shop.haleyscottage.com/category.sc?categoryId=62"><em>Rendezvous Vintage Candle</em></a><em> giveaway at </em><a title="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/" href="http://mysweetsavannah.blogspot.com/"><em>My Sweet Savannah</em></a><em>! It would look super cute in the living room too!</em></p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-65031178952579379302010-07-12T23:51:00.000-04:002010-07-12T23:54:40.013-04:00{ Red. White. Blue. }<p>Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays because of the fireworks. My family is home to a few pyromaniacs, so I’ve always had a great display for every fourth and special family holidays {weddings, graduations, etc.}</p> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Riley 07.04.2010</font></em><u></u></p> <p align="center"><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjczTpMce5wabxwUZXUpEgHHBx04N3KOtqfwIXE-8-E3c5_YLaoTHIgJgIPnu2I4PH5lK_YolHnkjJUuC9U8t3UWukvruJ3dgy_Rm5jxvvnarC4FZ_H0W-VB9m5h7ZYiC8iGBYwRIu_w/s1600-h/4th%20of%20July%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="4th of July" border="0" alt="4th of July" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjRi4D6wI/AAAAAAAAAJA/yhVTHaZze0k/4th%20of%20July_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="244"></a></u></p> <p>This year the Fourth was spent in our new home, and I took advantage of the long weekend to work on a few projects!</p> <p align="center"><u><font size="2"><em>ABP’s 4th of July Projects: </em></font></u></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center"><em><font size="2">Flowers on Steps (</font></em><em><font size="2">$1.00/pot + paint pots with chippy white paint + small chalkboard squares painted on to the chippy white flower pots + chalk to describe flowers, our last name, and address numbers! = super cute walkway for the mailman, aka riley’s nemesis)</font></em></div></li></ul> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Porch" border="0" alt="Porch" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjR8Wd06I/AAAAAAAAAJE/VJK9urWSC80/Porch_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></em></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center"><em><font size="2">Project Motivation :) Red & White Drinks + Way Cute Red White & Blue Straws in Ball Jar</font></em></div></li></ul> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="RedWhiteBlueDrinkks" border="0" alt="RedWhiteBlueDrinkks" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjSDLUFbI/AAAAAAAAAJI/-2i0VOPaeBA/RedWhiteBlueDrinkks_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="181"></font></em></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center"><em><font size="2">Flowers in Hanging Baskets</font></em></div></li></ul> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hanging basket 2" border="0" alt="hanging basket 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjSSIU9pI/AAAAAAAAAJM/HlM2C9DxaxE/hanging%20basket%202_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></em></p> <ul> <li> <div align="center"><em><font size="2">Pulled the Weeds</font></em></div></li></ul> <p align="center"><em><font size="2"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="hanging basket" border="0" alt="hanging basket" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjS4U9-wI/AAAAAAAAAJQ/k9SE1t6NXK8/hanging%20basket_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></em></p> <ul> <li> <p align="center"><em><font size="2">Boulevard Flowers: Everyone living in the Boulevards has an opportunity to claim a Boulevard Planter, but it’s first come first serve. I planted these babies in late May, but they are just blooming so well, I had to post. Plus, it’s a miracle they’ve made it till July and are holding strong… another reason to celebrate!!</p><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="White Flowers" border="0" alt="White Flowers" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjTFJHvBI/AAAAAAAAAJU/eUHLliZoxLs/White%20Flowers_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="244" height="184"></font></em></li></ul> <p align="left"><u><u><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjTX8lngI/AAAAAAAAAJk/Avf5rMVl3Gk/s1600-h/RedWhiteBlueDrinkks%5B3%5D.jpg"><font color="#333333" size="2"><em><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/__DPNn7Yhuss/TDvjTX8lngI/AAAAAAAAAJo/V-eO5eg7sDw/s1600-h/RedWhiteBlueDrinkks%5B4%5D.jpg"></a></em></font></a></u></u></p> <p>Last thing… I have a <em>Red</em> Dilemma: To keep or not to keep the front door red/burgundy, paint it a bolder true red, paint in black, or other ideas?</p> nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-71606469246668592202010-06-17T21:15:00.000-04:002010-06-17T21:41:20.256-04:00Trip to Vermont<div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;">Our trip to VT was wonderful! </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Here are a few of my favorite photos:</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Stone Path to Barn</em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483917030165557458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBG8w_RCJckODcLWHa8F26lk4xX6dhZCJoqvVWqzANYrjQuPxJNOdbPimeGXDpea8pmBUK2VPUo2W6T0tIQslJ3uWEmcB8P1sKeXWxhtrZMzcF4MdjVcSa7R8ws5z8jmAwhfgh25zCr6Y/s400/VTTrip50.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Sunrise over the Barn</span></em></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483917031618104402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHb0-zU1yz6ha5jKabtUuMEWsAlKGldDyGAyQR5s5O0MIVHz0A1UZ90kWtBYx2UCUVNQw5Clx__ZZiiYVw4OUKypGJFdYiDvVM0FSEZFTjyB05a7_AYRlrnqqpWHbGdmlq03fP-gRKUg/s400/VTTrip46.JPG" /></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Graduation</span></em></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483917010174655698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6HGGtVduWjfRkk_8C6C-22h24FG7NBw9iPpcG08ZYt1gS2WrHRpyQYz6O8VfLcXruCAsHs5Ey1qdiEnfzw-ONGS9Yd4-fe0B8qTfrvGLq_ZJoIlg-wHqWIl-FI3tRJjOUuj8Xr8BgFg/s400/VTTrip19.JPG" /><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Graduation Dinner</em></span>
</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483918298034561458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGgSdYOmoi8zPgETynGYX_aLbLz9XtqRPRBjEhMYR4y4rfVEE-ggI8dcsjKl_2N7OW5tWJ9tGsUDsKFex9iCMBrICZysll5WyFRETgfFyuaUi3kEjtKd-F-Pc8xbPYi-dIcsyJNESREI/s320/VTPhotoOfUs.jpg" /> <p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></p><p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">The Sugar House</span></em>
<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483917022001577394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxnupRQ97S82qH2gzLNBbmU1Lsa1cIA5NXhi8MRVnf_N1G89t5WDeCnDHTuvchsFlhKk3sbfKvOeSef0QOdsz6G4JMQYTqDhJjc3BaK-3SzqDSIkDz4tEHwz3IinbWbrinxhhkD4dREnc/s400/VTTrip41.JPG" /></p>
<div align="center"><strong><em>"Wish you were there!" :) ~NBE</em></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><em></em></strong> </div><div align="center"> </div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-42663836137232710362010-06-17T01:26:00.001-04:002010-06-17T21:51:51.159-04:00The Dungeon: BEFORE<div align="center">Check out our latest project: <em>Man Cave, Dungeon, Creepy Room</em>... I mean, our BASEMENT! :)</div>
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<div align="center"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483621338226226546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikeRcaz-KMMpqZUzAUcTX_z69O8Dal10jAtvLDuaiz4jK8KCrVOWVXYQ-N69eRukjxslRfF2K5lAcOo4XwYbuO0YKpDc-HLA35R30BM_olonLy-UwokFV3f2ON0u36Pcp6XwGcUxkTZAo/s320/House2010+199.JPG" />
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<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">So far, we have ripped out all of the old yellow ceiling tiles. Mr. Evans has requested this space to become his get away for guys nights, poker, video games, football, etc. The ceiling was very shallow, and he decided to paint the ceiling black after really liking the industrial decor in a restaurant we visited. I was against it at first, but it's starting to look very nice. We got inspiration for the black ceiling from photos like these:</span></em></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 270px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 180px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483614871795265970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_2fiPfe4snvvRiKvFlJWY-2E6GlTJXpgUOvwLVOBedjNe6i08xdxChdgisLc-Bc_h_TzvgtOiXblisHFoj6sWsEJjHeW47lvIUJjhyh9rIJmaY6Z8dSC7F5iDVSg9dAjQ0yOhB7aWZg/s320/basement_remodeling_left_35.jpg" /> <p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">More inspiration...
<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483614887627482706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQ_P6MVDtX1PakMzu7sE0_eoCM53lfmYszmrzPiB4O8mHt4tPVDglHJkWu2t_QOvvbK8pwYzHdzLnkKdMxHg2UmqLWS1JTzOHepd77FvN8Ce-PtCInnxq4D27l3iZiugOvjT65s5e4h8/s320/black+ceiling.jpg" /></span></em></p><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">*Side note: After making a big fuss about not wanting to paint the ceiling black based on the argument that I had never seen anything like that EVER before... here I am in a photo at my girlfriends house... look at her painted black ceiling! Arggh... I so lost that battle. :)</span></em> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483614881818992898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVhDoXESJW5MNzs0_aVXqVU0X0ZFTKpAr8EE_u73JGsmpJrdxEK_fjrwNRQUHCuZWsraf02CMevSZJrs2N1Oik6Y7AURl6q97LC5xgI1J45XviWI5G5Jb7cuxcJ_Q4_Y4vgbPlJCQnMRk/s320/black+basement+ceiling.jpg" />
<div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>So anyways, these are the anticipated BEFORE pictures:</strong>
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<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Stairwell</span></em>
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<p align="center"> <em><span style="font-size:85%;">Walk out to cellar. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483610253582419282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-quf81Lt7kHcRPB92EoN2LZh_a4c7yCPBAKOXRAuPACxNSWLdjmTiZiyBHMt42czoWIVjCQJhyphenhyphenASMmqCVCctDbWcxei26GaUZKOTVJOIgyZSfZdN3sAAOx34ipwk45oln5lqLdySbIQ/s320/Mike+Riley+Game+011.JPG" /></span></em></p>
<div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Where we will put a sectional and TV. </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>(PS. We are trying to find a home for the faux fireplace in corner!) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483610234200615042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir64qwddLyQ6f7p4OY3dJDpAIW8ocqYgteyMaxDyNHgGn645gGcTZ4JAv5gw9qL8028xrJRIota5zHWwF2Ow5wv2ERWPjLGbwXp6TQfUg5_kWva-GLwXlRDWiGABgLJFLCJqluZxpNn9M/s320/Mike+Riley+Game+009.JPG" /></em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em></div>
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<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;"> From Cellar Door looking towards the Great Room straight ahead </span></em><em><span style="font-size:85%;">and the Utility Room on the far right.</span></em></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483610227400289282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-khmi9TMrclqqeAnRR6uZFg5wnB4wl4Xx2zoTaE1OVAmwTh0lfzBTI8ZoWyJTf3m7U3kdxxnjJVRnjBWD7mz2fU_Vf2BwXULhlRrYLj0AMjM_Xh6pxn5XH5R5k6WhVZp5CH8swIizTNY/s320/Mike+Riley+Game+008.JPG" />
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<div align="center"><strong></strong></div><div align="center"><strong>Here are some INSPIRATIONAL photos for our Future Bungalow Basement:</strong>
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<div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Color Choice and Black Frames for Sports and Family Memorabilia.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483613952030328578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY5umsEz70g1BBvOSwx5zyGyRYFiOB_p7RJt4hI9suMiaBLeMCZ3XE1GPmI8wVj-GSZiILe2jUrRRE6Jpqc1sO2uvQmQzSi7dlbLXvt92K_nCI_AN_EYQfSd5Ki329VQkLfDygY_SZ9lQ/s320/BasementAndMudroomInspiration.jpg" /></span></em></div><div align="center">
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<p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Stair-well idea.</span></em> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483615107998918834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwXbo8i0IcZEaUZvaUrZtfBWpsPcJw0r4vTjzu3l0Z88Yp7ueefo39EnzHxFGfwKUKouZepOlw-i82N7UYbe-NsNoW9tbWxFhLhggqBtsdDaAhr-9YZr7aOgg16yEW8IqXR3QjvcPQVw/s320/bmentstairs.jpg" /></p>
<p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Built-in-bar idea.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483613939946870482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxESvDL8vpCVgo-c65E0-WsZlqIW5AzcewbqKX16jlbmfnyufsic214bzTUHwgkGOAe3bcrpDOb4lOTX6JuuZ70iHtTHH82smt0JbS4-k11Yx39DmYwwt7az7qqBWDKVERbrOrJ7zJYeg/s320/ARI-Basement-bar-22.jpg" /></span></em></p>
<p align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Dream Utility Room<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 174px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483613956908610498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnj6_8EeBIWdL8vbDwxmBGQflgCGNyhSzh-nLW1DovHz1H86tNpnZnjvC6TNJMTFd5yC_XXMEIRMV0O0j5KUy2JMzBd_B3nXoOMIo34_WBxW95bl0EMVWOyyAoWa41pug0GWAxjxl9SF8/s320/laundry.jpg" /></span></em></p>
<p align="center"><strong><em>Thanks again for stopping by! Please feel free to share your thoughts and ideas! ~NBE</em></strong></p>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-30066548965183402872010-06-07T22:25:00.000-04:002010-06-07T23:44:17.378-04:00June Bug<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySyFYFoani_oGgVF-GJevogWXDcfQcVFRTpFGUtZPmZ4uR7LYrORyfa94twGxOFgnnWEnOuIVSxumZC3677FJV6t0nkOJmMP2i7I6UA7WKsEe5c8Mhi8aBhgrlhpdep50LuJrU2sRolQ/s1600/kovenor's+korner.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480230687673947426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySyFYFoani_oGgVF-GJevogWXDcfQcVFRTpFGUtZPmZ4uR7LYrORyfa94twGxOFgnnWEnOuIVSxumZC3677FJV6t0nkOJmMP2i7I6UA7WKsEe5c8Mhi8aBhgrlhpdep50LuJrU2sRolQ/s200/kovenor's+korner.jpg" /></a>Ever since I was little, I can't hardly wait for summer to arrive. I'm not sure if it was for school to get out or because my birthday is June 3rd. But none-the-less, I'm a June bug. I always start celebrating summer a little early!
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<div>Riley likes to celebrate summer too by walking with me to get ice cream from down the street at Kovenor's Korner! Check out the cool 1950's photo above of the ice cream stand around the corner from our new house. The owners converted an old gasoline station to this ice cream stand in 1949, and it's still hopping today! Helps me really appreciate the neighborhood and history of our home! </div>
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<div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480225649232681634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZtwsVIfOeLbuNUqAwuoJHg2KJmpQScrJ7XzDL3qgCty2c38rpZpDMz8jWLZeAUM1CB6UCyFSgVuvzD_xmqPrlDwETcU_ba6Qz5a7CrZfiHkZVRQ8U1bEPx0w35CKKsHEbX0uP9nSt40/s320/ri+dog+eating+icecream.jpg" /></div>
<div>ps...my birthday week was amazing. I have a gazillion birthday cards added to my mantle, new golf clubs, picture frame, "Promise" figurine for my new office, and a great time celebrating with my family and Mr!
</div><div>always, natalie</div></div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9022966748016952089.post-37611180655722961582010-05-31T23:59:00.000-04:002010-07-06T15:53:58.135-04:00Welcome to Our First Home...Right before Octoberfest, Michael and I drove by this house for sale... I kept envisioning how cute it would be to have pumpkins on the steps in the fall and a Christmas wreath on the front door and garland and lights down the stair rails for the holidays!
Well... after many long months of negotiating and inspections and financing, we finally bought our 1920's bungalow in <em>January</em> of this year. Here's what it looked like on moving day! <em>(Brrr... January in Indiana!)</em>
<div align="left"></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477663471173565250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgSrNs_1dmieKqPE0wPLqbViu85CHkhizroxSbfZr02kpiBuMw6Ri7vjaYDFeK2mjDYk3DH-ZhbCkRzJA31v5NdCMhuRIdvYsF-YzUjxidrYjOQHMlxwYvg-j-DzGv_1Nn6ct6ykhdrE/s320/winter+view.jpg" />
<div align="center">Here are our "moving in" pictures... </div><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477652934208451778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtSVl_B6cdgNLD1w9KGdmgrswP6Vo057dbvVuyJU4ENiMpimRuMIk6O0EvBlpM8Yefnlvk73lkvNqbOgIwctvJeIn-uFocO2yNN2Ncghg3iq7Ecx6RPPh0ryv7mnin863h2G980lnN2s/s200/House2010+180.JPG" /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477664194746410658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDo6LpqHPRp3C9L9AGH8LpiYmPd4wPfMqu8gSNN2WIsV9llM07jHCMMJypMgahIstbPAECEx7LSaNq9hMpoH-njVGCK0z_Oey1AmDc2DR-BrjIa69z7ueW3faIMOrkcTkMtExD7gIGUEc/s200/House2010+183.JPG" /> <div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477652951117920850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeMFBjAF8NLhlrXOiJyG8cpJ0PMhwZNLF95qCbSkLs7oFn_1_zYb5u6RPeKEbjt9awGGBfkF6eUSXT7lOuEPYNbTknwanKpAO8GViK5JO2DZjT09IfEBXmjV-XnLG7PvhXzKWB6x3f7g/s200/House2010+181.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477652943874176498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvnLKJAefJ9Om7dMaWFg9ni__PnJ15rdlIj4fNVqP-nYa6RjD6vfoL2GStbzhdwdghAE7uSuz4LjmQDe85we6LBeUjZ36ZQkcOcS85Js4fPoQlHAsysTbN4oW_c5pjbPlqyHVQEU-sxvU/s200/House2010+185.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 157px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477664181063990786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_wqyo22vqfjiNZ_jY5drDzmMz2cJeAX4uYcJvxkHZiiPuI9zBkyix1jtF0P1p_c-RA7FJi0Kn7hB8lQsepvzGx1nP9RbVfU9oVZR0wjmZ2OaFV1f169475caeLiaBvjCAieAnoRx1ehM/s200/House2010+161.JPG" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477664190218631618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4IyalCMh6M73gX5Cgl8oxFKNmdKNiIZMo43itcHnLBH1Khh_a_v3ZgxzdZTIbCQGrcILvEXcY77fr5qYMuQII9-1UAa2sikKZzXw5iWKyzOiyuybdJBK4Q1Jqf-zezbR72m4bTwJPik/s200/House2010+201.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477666179431753634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp7eaD49G9cWNlh2lvGaaInzsMs6qkmsyhLAV6_QEc4amiFeRNbX5RtW-cBcGRtrOF8KiP62y5Jau5DHQ8nickhaiYFcyMQSEH5Ay6TRZOowif0EdZ7-iIOrTRkJikflHckuyq5My7_78/s200/House2010+163.JPG" />
<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477664203045140146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_qN2nXgrS4VXnLCf0KGcXoaDmMIzHSR5OeJhaCML63qMvdn4WMH8kT0mZOJkMRvnQ0u50YwYe359pqCUv6vvu_2-kzEMzCtmh4td_4H5UephR4NGAxbY512iop5kAIaU7JRt0gxKvmdY/s200/House2010+197.JPG" /> <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477666188857561538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNsT4Lq50iIo-lPR4RLpsGj9zrBbJMQH1vcjJOcidAyfHwi8MByf3SQXR4r8Z_lUoT8HDKr0ZKbiW2Aku6cNeGMdF_OjdTraVgIbAPqTODBIPyy9no4Iu2yPvqyw7XnKcK6YR4hZVfqb0/s200/House2010+199.JPG" /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Thank you for stopping by! More photos of our decor and projects to come!</div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">Always, Natalie </div>nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04477532443947455544noreply@blogger.com0