tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74955054503323673562024-03-14T00:53:45.543-07:00pbaj blogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727541496197290787noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495505450332367356.post-50602314485321953262013-08-04T11:03:00.000-07:002013-08-04T11:03:46.957-07:00Family Adventure: Schmidts take over Wilmington!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I hope everyone is having an amazing weekend. </div>
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I without a doubt am! Our Saturday was spent on a mission to have the best family day to date! Mission accomplished! We woke up early & headed out to The Airlie Gardens, located in Wilmington North Carolina. We have made a billion trips into Wilmington but always end up doing the same ol' things, never exploring the unknown. So that's what our yesterday was all about. The Airlie Gardens was one of the most beautiful, serene places I have ever been too & had a little bit of everything for all of us. Long walk, fresh air for Bennett, a ton of history for Jim, & breathtaking scenery for the photog (me) Sunflowers that towered over our heads, white swans swimming in the calm water, gigantic old Trees from the 1500's, Butterflies on almost every flower, the ocean, we watched the boats take to the sea from docks surrounded by blue shallow water,that was so clear,</div>
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you could see the oysters clustered on the bottom of the ocean floor, & the most beautiful ornate driftwood. We spent 2 hours just walking around the gardens.<br />
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Instead here are a few pictures of some pretty things & wittle Butterflies, which my hubs continued to chase calling 'little Butters'. hahaha</div>
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We followed up our Gardens adventure with a little One Tree Hill tour. For those of you who were/are fans of the show, you probably know that OTH was filmed in Wilmington, NC. I have driven this tour from house to house, Peytons, Lucas's, Brookes, Nathans.. etc.. before, but my husband was very excited being that he is a recent addict to the show! (Yes we are nerds x10.) </div>
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Next stop on the family day, an old school toy store & late lunch at The local Brewery, we always end up here because the food is amazing! & the locally brewed Scottish Ale is to die for, for those of you who are beer lovers! </div>
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Lastly,we took a drive to the Battleship down on the River & took a stroll on the Riverwalk!</div>
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Came home tucked our boy into bed and snuggled up with some popcorn & a movie. </div>
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I am always the one behind the lens so I asked Mister S to switch it up a bit to take a photo of me & my little B on our adventure! Although I had to arrange all the camera settings for him, he did pretty good. Maybe Photography will become a family business ;) </div>
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Well that was our adventure for more pics & updates, check out my instagram!<<<< Link on blog to the right ! </div>
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Off to set up the baby pool & head to a friends for the first day of the Football season!! Here we go!</div>
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Happy Sunday! </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727541496197290787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495505450332367356.post-88817104630556793252013-08-02T07:59:00.000-07:002013-08-04T07:35:45.677-07:00Clean vs. Matte<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Now, unless you are a photog, interested in photog, or just love pretty pictures, some of my posts may begin to seem a bit dull, & or pointless.. I am going to begin incorporating my photog side more & more into my posting, this being because that is my ultimate goal, <i>Photography.</i> I am a photographer in training & the only way to get better is<i> practice practice practice. </i>Sometimes when I get my words/ photos out on this lovely blog of mine, it helps me to find some clarity on where I am, where I am going & where I would ultimately like to be.</div>
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So what may seem like gibberish to you could be some form of inspiration or an<i> AH HA </i>moment to me. Make sense? ;)</div>
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While I am not fully ready to launch my photography into a full blown business quite yet.. I am constantly trying to find myself in the big wide world of photography. </div>
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Searching to find my specific style, so when someone sees my work they can pinpoint it to being just that,, my work & without seeing an artist name tag, they just know "hey, Amanda definitely took that photo!" That doesn't mean I won't switch it up once in a while or my 'style' won't change as I progress in my work.</div>
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This brings me to what I am tackling today,</div>
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Clean vs. Matte</div>
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The photo example below was taken on a rainy gloomy day, outside my house. By no means is this photo meant to be insanely interesting, no extreme editing or facial touch ups have been applied, & is rather just a quick snap shot of my hunnies in everyday life. </div>
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The first colored photo, pictured on the left was SOOC (Straight out of camera) photo, it has a Clean Crisp feel to it where the colored photo to the right, I applied a more Matte feel.</div>
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The difference may be very subtle but applied to a shoot in it's entirety can give a completely new vibe.</div>
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This is the same for the B&W set of photographs below. </div>
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Told you it was subtle.. </div>
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Still I am torn.. I kind of love the endless possibilities with both..</div>
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While Matte seems to be the more popular edit between photographers at the moment , how can you go wrong with a crisp clean look? </div>
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Gahhh what are your thoughts on clean vs. matte? </div>
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I thought this post would help to give me some clarity, instead I am still in the air. I guess I shall just keep testing them both out on different photos until something clicks! ;) </div>
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To be continued I suppose... </div>
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School.. Here's a little update on how I am doing. I have been at it for about 2 months now. For the first few weeks I was really dragging, between having company drive in & our trip to Long Island, I began to push school off day after day. Now, things have settled down a bit & I have really forced myself into an everyday routine. I am more of a hands on learner so, I read a little bit, while taking notes, & try to go out to take photos a little bit each day. It's really the only way that things register & make sense to me. Anyways, I really feel as though I am getting more skillful at photography, meanwhile, becoming a tad more confident in my work. </div>
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I know.. I am my own worst critic, & a bit of a perfectionist. Which can discourage you sometimes.. to say the least. But I am picking myself up & moving on. Can't get better if you quit right?! </div>
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This week we ventured off & snapped some photos of the two men in my life! A mixture of a Daddy & me session with some 9 month snap shots! 9 months old is a big accomplishment ya know! So of course we had to document the occasion! </div>
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Besides they are the cutest subjects & my biggest muses :)</div>
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So I won't post them all because I don't want to overwhelm you with cuteness.. (haha.. but really!) but I do believe I have come a long way in just a few short months and hopefully will continue to do so. Here is Bennett's 6 month photo.. compared to his now.. 9 month, below.</div>
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He's always adorable but as you can see in the photos, my style is adapting as well as the quality photography. The colors & contrast aren't so harsh & I am using less filtering or photoshop actions. </div>
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This past week was the fourth of July, I hope everyone had a safe, fun filled time! We sure did! </div>
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Me, my boys, and some family friends ventured down to Wilmington North Carolina to enjoy a day of walking around their cute quaint little downtown area, enjoy some lunch at the local Brewery & watch the fireworks over the Cape Fear River. It was Bennett's first time ever seeing fireworks & being that it was way past his normal bed time & we had been out in the hot sun all day I was worried by the time the fireworks actually began, he was going to be a crank butt, or passed out cold. Luckily he was a trooper & smiled through the whole show, snuggling up to Daddy the entire time. :D He liked the big booms the most! </div>
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After all the fourth festivities slowed down, I kicked it into gear & got crackin' on a few projects! </div>
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So... Being that we do not own our house and we live on a military base, their are rules on how much you can do to your home. If you paint, it has to be certain colors or , If you chose to paint you have to prime everything back to white when you move out... blah blah blah. Sounds like a lot of work. So my goal while living in this house is to try to find inexpensive ways to keep my house feeling homey & unique to us, but with things that can come with us when we're done here. </div>
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Up until now, I have yet to share anything about my bedroom progress on the blog. I have had a love hate relationship with my bedroom. For the longest time the walls have remained bare. </div>
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Recently while my husband was on a 2 week field op I picked up a paint roller at 7 pm and decided to just go for it. An accent wall.. <i>I have never been keen on accent walls but one wall is better than no walls right?</i> A new comforter and sheets, new lamp, a DIY shelf & some thrifted wall art later, the room is really starting to transform into something worthy of us to sleep in! I cant wait to share with you the full Master bedroom reveal, but For now lets take our first peak into my room with my DIY Planked Shelf.</div>
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The awesome hardware was found at Hobby Lobby! I took 3 planks of wood purchased at Lowes, stained each individually & gave a clear coat. Then 2 smaller planks (also stained & clear coated) and adhered them with wood glue, to the what side I wanted to be the underneath of my shelf. This is to hold the 3 planks in place, and provide a more sturdy shelf that won't bend in the middle. After allowing them to fully dry for almost a full day, I screwed the brackets into place & my shelf was ready to be hung!</div>
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Might I suggest.. Have someone help you hang this shelf! I did this on my own.. & while it turned out great, The first try was a fail & I walked away with a few bumps and bruises. The shelf was too heavy to hold in place so high on my own & I dropped it. <i>Please don't make my mistake! </i><b style="font-style: italic;">You've been warned!</b> ;D</div>
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This shelf looks perfect above my bed, & could go in any room, or any house we ever move to. With a little paint & DIY project I have easily given my bedroom a mini facelift.</div>
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Here's a few candids from our Berry Pickin' Adventure!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As some of you may know I am in Photography school, while I have been freelancing for a few years now I have finally decided to take the plunge & invest in myself by furthering my Photography & business education. While I have slowed down on the freelancing while working on my certification I have not fully given it up & have been itching to get back into snapping some beautiful photos.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I love photographing people, however, I do wish at times I could take each of my clients, shopping for the perfect shoot outfits prior to the shoot itself. No I am far from a fashion expert. However, I do have a back ground in Fashion Design and merchandising (I attended a few semesters at Villa Maria College in Buffalo, New York), so I am pretty fashion savvy and can usually throw something together fairly easily. I usually can recognize pretty well when a specific fabric, pattern, color etc, will photograph well & when it will not photograph as easy.</span></div>
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1. Neutrals With Color Pop- Neutrals are always a safe way to go no matter what the season! But why not throw a pop of season friendly color in the mix to give your look that extra <i>WOW</i> factor! This outfit is just the beginning of the many directions you could go in.</div>
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2. Layers- Ok I know what you are probably thinking... <i>It's summer... Layers really?</i></div>
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But hear me out. Layers, while can cause a bit of warmth are so worth the hassle. Layers while making your over all outfit look awesome, also allow for multiple different looks in one. Take the example above, some photos with the blazer on, some with the blazer off.. Add a scarf or head band in there for a few shots, roll the pants. You can layer with just about any article of clothing during any season. Wearing shorts? Throw some vibrant tights underneath! Just remember the end result is some kick ass photos!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. Faux Moss.- Comes in different shades & Textures at Michaels, Hobby Lobby or a Local craft store! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">*** The faux moss comes in big sheets, I cut into small squares and glued on, overlapping in some sections to create a more natural look, Decorate your pot if you would like. ***</span></div>
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Well? I have seen Moss topiaries like this at the store that run for $30+... I say Hellzzzzz no! </div>
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This DIY was less expensive than pre made store bought topiaries, Simple & gave me inspiration on what direction I am going in with my kitchen! </div>
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<i>P.S. Baby B started crawling today!! I'm one proud Momma... time to put the baby gates up! </i></div>
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Every DIY'er/ crafter has there fare share of failed projects. It is a constant trial & error process.</div>
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This project was a little bit of a hit mixed with a little bit of a miss..<br />
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Here is how it all began.. </div>
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My boy Bennett was looking to have a play date with his good buddy Jackson & being the artistic Mommy that I am decided it would be so fun for them to dive into a bunch of paint & get absolutely filthy. Following the fun in the sun up with a dip in the pool and a bit of hosing off. </div>
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I was looking for a safe & inexpensive way for the boys to paint. So I took to pinterest, which when in doubt.. PINTEREST it up! What kept popping up was a recipe for yogurt & food coloring. I thought well this is perfect! Both boys being just old enough to have whole milk yogurt & all.. (in case they decided to taste test the paint, it was safe to ingest.) </div>
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My original idea was to roll out a large sheet of craft paper sit the boys on it and let them do their thing. Hopefully crawling around & printing it up so us Mommies could frame.. Instead here is what happened..</div>
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The paper got crinkly. The yogurt soaked into the paper creating holes when the boys crawled over top. the yogurt began to smell & Flies began to sworm. Among other things. Luckily, we had a few small baby size canvases on hand. The little men did a little finger painting smiling, and what looked like they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, a little swimming & headed inside to enjoy a few Puffs & some Mickey Mouse.</div>
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Won't the yogurt, mold?Was my immediate thought.. We read Salt was the answer. Later on after Bennett was down for his nap, his canvas was almost dry, I combined some salt and some water in a squirt bottle and sprayed covering the canvas. When I came back a few hrs later his painting did not look very good, the paint was cracking & chipping. This project had gone so very wrong. I will definitely do this again with my boy, but next time I will go the easy route and purchase the non toxic baby safe finger paints! So not worth the trouble in this case. However if you are just looking for something to entertain & stimulate for a bit this would be a kid friendly, not to mention tasty & healthy way to go!! </div>
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Although the paintings may not have turned out as hoped, the boys had such a great time & in the end that is all that really matters. I love to see a smile on my babies face. </div>
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Bennetts Da-Da was gone in the field for his first fathers day, which was very unfortunate since we had so much in store for him but duty called. I told Bennett his Dad was a super hero & he was off doing super hero work & we will celebrate when he gets home! ;)</div>
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This past week my husband purchased a new grill, he has been <i>OBSESSED </i>ever since, & I mean <i><b>obsessed. </b></i>We have grilled every night for an entire week (Fine by me, I don't have to cook ;)), I can see him getting creative with trying new techniques & an interest in experimenting with new spices. </div>
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So as a last minute Fathers Day gift I have whipped together an easy DIY for the BBQ'ing Dad. That won't break the bank & you may even have a bunch of the ingredients already in your spice cabinet.</div>
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Here is what you will need to create what I like to call,</div>
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<b>Dads Kick Ass [<i>Moo]</i> BBQ Rub- </b></div>
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1 tsp oregano</div>
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2 tsp cayenne pepper</div>
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2 tsp ground cumin</div>
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1 Tbsp dried parsley</div>
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2 Tbsp onion powder</div>
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2 Tbsp garlic powder</div>
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3 Tbsp salt</div>
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1 Tbsp black pepper</div>
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Tiny pinch of sugar</div>
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5 Tbsp Paprika</div>
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Glass container with secure lock & seal lid - I got mine at Hobby Lobby for $2.99.</div>
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& some handy dandy labels (optional but adds a nice personalized touch)- Also purchased at Hobby Lobby then I designed Labels and printed them on. The Font wasn't as dark as I had wanted, so I simply traced over it with a fine tip sharpie.</div>
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This recipe makes about one cup. Make however much you desire. I ended up doubling the recipe to fit my container & it still only filled to about 3/4 of the way.<br />
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They're cute, right?! Make him a couple extra containers to store his own grilling creations!</div>
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I taste tested the spice on dinner tonight since the hubby is away in the field.. Delicious is an understatement! I hope he loves!</div>
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Here are some Label Freebies to printout! Enjoy! </div>
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Hope all you fathers out there, have a very Happy Fathers Day! Bennett's Daddy sure will!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727541496197290787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495505450332367356.post-4095934675888670092013-06-11T10:38:00.002-07:002013-06-17T05:56:51.081-07:00Thrifted Chair Makeover.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">hmm..Lets start with, these </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">handsome fellas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As some of you know I am currently a photography student, hence why I have been M.I.A this past week, while out practicing some new techniques on nature, for an upcoming project, these crazies kept jumping in my shots! They're perfect but will my instructors <i>count if there is nature in the background?</i> ha ha</span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Anyways, My sweet Bennett boy there, turned 8 months old on the 8th! Gahhh! He is growing so fast,</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I wish there was a pause button on life</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't believe I am the mother to an 8 month old! </i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This week he has advanced so much, he now pulls himself up in his crib (not for very long but he's working on it),Eats bits of cheerios,puffs, and rolls into sitting position on his own. Still no full on crawl but he is getting around, thats for sure. He does this cute army crawl thing and rolls from room to room following Miss Penny girl. Follow me on</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><a href="http://instagram.com/schmidtya" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> to see pics of B & his doggy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mommy is so proud of you Bennett! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now that I have caught you up on my loves, lets get down to business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a stock pile of projects in my garage, things I just pick up along the way, & a lot of the time I </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">don't get around to doing until months later. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Doesn't everyone? (I thought this was normal.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This was one of those projects. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked this chair up a while back with a fellow thrifty friend </span><a href="http://jordynluise.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Miss Jordyn</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. <<< Link to visit her blog. I was very unsure of this chair at first. While I loved the shape an such, it was the beginning of our shopping that day & I wasn't sure I was ready to commit. Luckily, Jordyn knows her furniture & she could spot a treasure like this from a mile away! She gave me the extra push I needed to just do it!</span><br />
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After taking to 2 power sanders to the thing to get through the 4 coats of paint :/ yes... 4!!!! </div>
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A fresh coat of paint, a little stain & this adorable little chair has been given new life.</div>
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My paint job is in no way perfect but even with her little flaws she remains flawless. I'm head over heels in <i>love </i>with her!</div>
That beautiful <i>minty blue</i> tone I chose is Tranquility by Valspar. Valspar has these awesome sample sizes that can be found at Lowes for about $4. I often purchase these! The sample covered this entire chair two coats & I still have a little left over. They're great if you don't plan on using the same color very often or like to switch it up on a regular, like I do. Finished this baby with 2 clear coats in Matte finish. & there she is.<br />
I haven't decided 100% where her new home will be. I am thinking spare room, desk chair? That way every time I sit down to write for you guys I can write in style!<br />
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Ever since I could remember Alice in Wonderland has been my all time favorite book/ movie. So much that my baby shower was even Mad Hatter tea Party themed. It was amaze-balls to say the very least!!! </div>
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Maybe my love for wonderland had played a part in my love for tea? </div>
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So today we will begin with a little Saturday morning tea & a post on my DIY Cake Tray that cost $1!!! Ready? </div>
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Can you believe I only spent $1 to make this cute cake tray?! I used a silver serving tray & plastic cup, a plastic wine glass, margarita cup, just about anything would work, just pick the look that best suits you. I purchased the silved platter tray at the Dollar store, they were 50 cents a piece & the cup I chose to use I had purchased at Walmart off season a few years ago. It had just been chillin in the back of my cupboard, so I decided it was time to get some use out of the poor thing. </div>
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Did you notice something different when entering the PBAJ zone today?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15727541496197290787noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7495505450332367356.post-41027020203885115752013-05-28T08:55:00.002-07:002013-06-17T05:58:42.644-07:00Quirky Fathers Day Typography Prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It was such a laid back, calm, relaxing trip. Bennett was finally introduced to this side of my family as well as my husband Jim!! Seriously long over due... We've been married for almost 4 years now and we finally just now were able to make this trip! That's life in the marine corp I suppose.<br />
They were both embraced with open arms & as I knew they would fit in as if they were always there! As we drove around exploring the neighborhoods that surround my aunts and uncles houses, we have both taken to Long Island and fallen in love. (I was born there, moved away really young) I felt very inspired by the hustle of the nearby city traffic but very at home and comforted by the small quaint neighborhoods & family. Can I just say the food is to die for & you will never get better, pizza, Italian, bagels or shopping than in New York. We just may have a future around those parts! Once I can get to a computer I will share all my awesome NY finds!!<br />
Actually as I write this we are still in the car making our way back to our humble abode. With About 3 hours left on the clock! Thought I would take this opportunity to recognize that today is Memorial Day. While you are enjoying your picnics,fishing, beach, bbq'ing etc etc.. Be sure to give Thanks to all of those who have given & will give, the biggest sacrifice for our country and allowed us the freedoms we take for granted every day. Never to be forgotten. <br />
Also a special thank you to my own husband who continues to serve our country in the Unites States marine Corp. I am so proud of you, and appreciate everything you do! Love you babe!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been itching to post this new project I've been working on all day, however my little Mister Bennett didn't want Mommy to do so. Now that he has stopped fighting it & has gone down for his well needed nap, Mommy has a few mins to share! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I picked up this crate at Michaels. Honestly I could have easily made my own that looked identical but it was only $4.99 & I used my 40% coupon so it was worth it to save me a little time in this case. </span></div>
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Not only with the rustic chicness it brings into the room but also with the price it took to create this masterpiece!</div>
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1. The Crate - $4.99 minus 40% Michaels coupon.</div>
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Everything else I had around the house! :D Love when that happens! </div>
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PS. The tall greenery in the back!... found while on a walk with my boy.. put a little water in mason jars & they are a free way to incorporate summer into your decor. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been so busy busy busy! So please forgive me for my lack of posts!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently began school again, working on my photography certification, & have been focusing on spending as much quality family time as possible. The marine corp is working my hubbies to the bone, preparing him for another upcoming deployment. So every chance we get is spent out & about with Daddy! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Which brings me to whats happening this week!! So excited to say that we will be road tripping to see family in Long Island, NY! About time! We've been trying to make it to see this side of my family since before Jim and I were married 3 & a half years ago! So it will be really exciting for us to all get together & for everyone to get to meet and spend time with us & little man. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Both posts today take place in my kitchen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few weeks ago, while thrift store hopping with my Mother in law & Sis in law, I stumbled upon this vintage, weathered gold scale. I debated even touching it but after <i><b>weighing</b></i> my options (haha.. get it ;), I opted to give this beautiful piece a fresh new look. </span></div>
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It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital holding this boy in my arms for the first time.. (Photos below,please excuse my appearance.. I had just, well you know.. had a baby & all.) </div>
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My 7 lbs 3 oz, baby boy Schmidt, all warm and snuggly. We blinked & tomorrow this itty bitty baby, Bennett, will be 7 months old & is now weighing in at a whopping 17 or so lbs! Still, just as adorable of course! </div>
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I am so beyond in love with my boy! Everyday I wake up & can not wait to see his beautiful face, hear his little laugh & hold his tiny hands. ( :( Slow down Bennett, Mommy wants you to stay little forever!!)</div>
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Here is a peak into Mister B's room, with my DIY suitcase side table plus a few small added details to add to our story nook corner. </div>
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I had the suitcase from previous photo projects & was waiting for the perfect project opportunity to present itself. I considered turning it into a foot stool or small ottoman for the end of my bed, however was inspired by a friends fathers suitcase turned side table he had made for her. </div>
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I fell in love but wanted to twist it to make it my own unique creation. I think the outcome is quite <i>adorbs!</i></div>
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All of my supplies other than the suitcase itself were found at Lowes. </div>
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I chose to use a light blue color by Valspar called Tranquility. When I reveal Bennett's full room you will see it is the same color as his bed spread and a shade or two lighter than an accent wall I painted, so it really pulls the whole room together. When he grows out of it, it will look cute in any other room as well! </div>
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I sanded, painted, clear coated, & assembled & there we have it! A fresh look to something old!</div>
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The shelf was built from old pallets, originally made to display my wine, but now nicely displays a few of many Bennett's books & a few abc's! The photo behind the chair was an old frame I had sitting in my decor closet (yes.. decor closet.. doesn't everyone have one of those? ha ha), I lined the inside of the frame with a colorful patterned wrapping paper, for easy and inexpensive art work! </div>
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Happy 7 months my baby B! </div>
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I can't wait to read many more stories with you in your new story time nook!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">First post of May & it's Cinco De Mayo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">For the past few months I have been keeping my eyes peeled, thrift store after thrift store, for an eclectic collection of plates. With no set in stone plans or ideas what exactly I was looking for, I set out with a general idea. I soon found myself loving the ornate blues and rustic reddish/brown tones of some of the plates I was coming across. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The dining room is still a work in progress, that is a given, but with a new GIANT dining table, chairs & now my 'did it myself' <i>plate wall</i>, it is beginning to look like a room that I would love to host family dinners in every night! This is how it turned out! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">As of late, Chalkboarding seems to be the trend. You can't go into any home decor stores without spotting something that has been chalkboarded up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">After exploring all the chalking possibilities I decided to go in a more traditional direction. I needed a chalkboard that could go in my kitchen & still keep to my rustic feel of my living room being that it is all one big open space. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">My original plan was to make a magnetic chalkboard for the side of my Island, so when a little older,my son, could use this as his magnet letters space, rather than adding clutter to my fridge. However this plan only made it as far as paper. I opted not to attempt this due to I didn't want to take on the hastle of cutting a sheet of metal while the hubs was no where to be found. If you are more daring than I, this would be a great idea for a family with children! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Instead a friend of mine, Jordyn 'Petunia' Pruitt ;)Inspired me with her DIY chalkboard. {</span><a href="http://jordynluise.blogspot.com/2013/02/diy-chalkboard.html" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Link to Jordyns Chalkboard Post & Blog Here!</a><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">} Check it out!Thanks Jordyn for the inspiration!</span></div>
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You can make your chalkboard in any size, shape, for any room & may be used to jot down many things! Mine normally has our dinner menu for the entire week but I am currently chicken scratching down my To do's for the day! (Helps me to visualize a bit better..)<br />
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1. A Thin sheet of wood. This is for the actual chalkboard itself I found the thinner the better, Any size will do! Sand the front down, so it is smooth & clean the surface before first coat of chalkboard paint!<br />
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2. Chalkboard paint. I used Valspar spray chalkboard paint. ( At least 3 coats) To save a bit of time (I'm impatient) I would prob opt to not use the spray paint next time and instead paint it on myself. If you decide to do this.. I suggest using a roller to avoid streaks from a paint brush.<br />
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3. Thin Strips of wood for a border. At lowes they sell individual strips such as the ones I used, but if you would like a more decorative board you could purchase base board edging or any decorative molding as well!<br />
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I have now been using my DIY Chalkboard for a good 3 weeks every week writing and erasing, writing & erasing, writing &... you get the point. I have found it has really held up quite nicely & adds a nice DIY touch to my kitchen!<br />
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Hope you like my DIY Chalkboard! I would love to hear your thoughts & see what you come up with!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have always been a pretty tidy person (since having my own place.. my Mom would disagree based on my younger years..) However, since having my son & the </span><i style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'big'</i><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> move my bathroom has become somewhat of a mess.</span></div>
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It is officially spring, so to get in the spirit & in an attempt to make my house brighter, greener & more alive. I've been bringing the outdoors in! A very inexpensive way to give your home that rustic chic look that is trending, & costing high end prices at many home decor stores at the moment. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The twigs/ branches were found in the woods behind my house.. I just went out & started collecting! My neighbors most likely think I am insane, outside picking twigs with a baby on my hip. [I don't blame them!] Be sure to shake them out thoroughly before bringing them into your house! You could even spray them with a light coat of bug spray or raid. If you chose to do this step, leave outside to air out the smell & keep far away from children for a few hours or so. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My mother in law had gotten me the milk jug a while back from The Dollar Store! Score!! It was an awful hot pink color but we saw potential! I gave it coat of silver spray paint & perfecto! A quick & easy face lift. I chose a bright crisp silver, opposed to the more pewter like color that Pottery Barn had. I felt like the brighter silver worked more for what I was going for in my home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few days before the keys were handed over our way, we were given our new address, as excited/impatient as I am, I of course had to do a drive by.. My husband slowly drove past the vacant house (as I'm pressed up against the car window ha ha) There had been a cleaning lady in the driveway who had been preparing the house for our arrival. We circled the block a few times until she had left & then pulled into the driveway. Jim sat there, not planning to get out but to just admire from a far.. thats just not me.. so I hopped out and peaked threw all the windows I could reach! (yes, seriously! & for those of you who know me wouldn't expect anything less!) First thing that caught my </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">eye was a wall leading up the staircase when you enter threw the front door. It is the focal point of the entry way & I feel sets the tone for the rest of the home. I couldn't wait to get my hands on it! I immediately got to work! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Without further ado.. this is the first peak into our new home, with our <i>Staircase</i> <i>Gallery wall.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For my walls I chose to paint 2 different shades of gray to make the back staircase wall really pop, I chose the darker of the two. To get the eclectic rustic vibe I was aiming towards, I chose to do my gallery wall with mix matched frames, I first laid the frames out on the floor to determine the positioning, snapped a photo & put the hubs to work! I love the turn out & that now when you first walk in my home it feels so warm & my beautiful family is displayed right in front!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The possibilities for your personalized gallery walls are endless! </span></div>
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