tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11645079395802244932024-03-19T04:48:38.486-04:00Making It In The MittenMelanie {Making it in the Mitten}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09150267177971538069noreply@blogger.comBlogger391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1164507939580224493.post-70892343674991471642017-04-09T17:18:00.000-04:002017-04-09T17:18:10.965-04:00A Pastel Easter Vignette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am not usually one for Easter decorations. I usually set out two bunnies and call it good, but this year I had a ton of fun getting just a little more into it.</div>
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Here's the vignette I designed for the buffet in our living room this year. If you've been around a while, you know I have been slowly neutralizing my home decor with little bits of color here and there. This vignette was no different, with my white bunnies, with a little bright green for spring and some pastel eggs. </div>
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Burlap runner: Target<br />
Bunnies: TJ Maxx and Gordman's</div>
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Wood Tray: TJ Maxx<br />
Egg Wreath: TJ Maxx<br />
Lamp: Bed Bath and Beyond<br />
Bunny Plate: Home Goods</div>
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<a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-white-whimsical-buffet-makeover.html" target="_blank">White & Whimsical Chalk Paint Buffet</a><br />
<a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2016/03/wood-pallet-wall-plaque.html" target="_blank">Wood Pallet Wall Plaque</a></div>
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<b>ACCOMPLISHING</b> | Getting some blog posts together to share with you all. I'm trying! Seriously, there are so many things I want show you, so I'm just waiting for a good day to photograph!<br />
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<b>FEELING</b> | Sad, anxious, nervous. A week from today I have to go back to work, which means my days at home snuggling my sweet boy are numbered. It's back to work and the start of day care. My mama heart is hurting, but I know it will all be alright once we get into our groove. <br />WORKING MOMS: any tips on how you managed to deal with the transition would be greatly appreciated!<br />
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<b>NEEDING</b> | A couple more hours in a day, but doesn't everyone? I seriously have no idea how some moms do it! Beautiful women who have perfectly dressed children and fun activities planned for them in their perfect looking houses and spotless kitchens where they make extravagant meals for their families all while working full time and still making time for their husbands, bubble baths, and face masks. Haha, but seriously, I'm lucky if my coffee is warm, me and my baby are dressed on the same day, the dishes are done, and we ate dinner. Who's with me?<br />
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<b>PRACTICING </b>| My sewing skills. I can sew a <strike>straight</strike> mostly straight line, but anything else you can pretty much forget it. I did get a new sewing machine for Christmas and I am finally testing it out and making a couple fun projects with it. So far, I am loving it and it is making me want to sew all the things!<br />
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<b>PINNING </b>| This <a href="http://www.familycircle.com/recipe/triple-melon-salad/?socsrc=FB080315emlon">triple melon salad</a> from Family Circle which looks and sounds amazing! It is definitely a must-try this Spring or Summer. Michigan has had a little glimpse into what warmer weather feels like, but I am ready for the real thing!</div>
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Melanie {Making it in the Mitten}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09150267177971538069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1164507939580224493.post-55933640557700050712017-03-01T15:37:00.001-05:002017-03-01T15:37:29.164-05:00CURRENTLY: March Edition<div style="text-align: center;">
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Well friends, I sure bet you're surprised to see me! I've finally made it out of hibernation and decided to join in for the CURRENTLY link up hosted by Anne from <a href="http://www.anneinresidence.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">In Residence</a><span style="text-align: center;">.</span></div>
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<b>WATCHING</b> | Sooo many things. I'm currently on maternity after having my sweet baby boy and I'm watching all the things. Lipstick Jungle, Person of Interest and Schitt's Creek on Netflix, as well as all my regular weekly favorites. My newest love interest is Big Little Lies. I read the book last winter and was beyond excited to hear it was turned into a TV show. Needless to say, I have not been disappointed with the first two episodes. </div>
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<b>EATING</b> | I've been trying to eat healthier lately, but I am obsessed with these dark chocolate covered sea salt caramels from Aldi. Yes, they really are as good as they sound and I just can't quit them.<br />
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<b>SAYING</b> | How quickly my maternity leave is flying by. I've had six weeks off already, and six weeks more to go. To say that I am absolutely not ready to go back would be an understatement.<br />
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<b>WEARING </b>| Yoga pants or leggings every single day... the life of a new mom! My best friend sent me my first pair of LuLaRoe leggings and they are pretty amazing.<br />
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<b>POSTING </b>| My first blog post in a long while, and hoping there is more to come in the near future. </div>
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Melanie {Making it in the Mitten}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09150267177971538069noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1164507939580224493.post-38419847711616152722016-09-07T07:00:00.000-04:002016-09-07T07:00:45.590-04:00CURRENTLY: September Edition<div style="text-align: center;">
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While welcoming the month of September (one of my <i>favorites</i>!) , I am joining <a href="http://www.anneinresidence.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">In Residence</a><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>for her monthly CURRENTLY link up. </div>
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<b>READING</b> | Smoke by Catherine McKenzie. She is one of my favorite authors and this book has been on my reading list since it came out. Luckily, my sweet sister gave it to me as a birthday gift. </div>
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<b>TRYING</b> | To contain my excitement for decorating Baby M's nursery for at least a little bit longer. I have so many ideas in my head and I want to just jump on it and have all my ideas come to life. However, I am reminding myself that it's still early and I really want to take my time to create the perfect space.<br />
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<b>HOPING</b> | For some cooler fall weather! It is September, but temperatures in Michigan today ate still hanging out in the 90's today. I am so ready for sweater weather, warm beverages, and curling up with a blanket to watch football.<br />
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<b>DECORATING </b>| For FALL! While I spend most of my time searching for nursery inspiration, I am most definitely tackling the fall home decor this weekend.<br />
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<b>TO-DO LISTING </b>| I currently have a "Before Baby To-Do's" List. This list includes many baby projects, as well as painting the guest room, painting our trim white throughout the house, and possibly getting new carpet. And as we get farther along, the list just keeps on getting longer. </div>
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We are beyond excited to announce Baby M is expected to arrive January 2017!<br />
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I hope this helps to explain my prolonged absence, my first trimester was spent sleeping my evening away. Now that I am well into my second trimester, I am feeling MUCH better and am hoping to pick back up where this little blog of mine left off. <br />
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Melanie {Making it in the Mitten}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09150267177971538069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1164507939580224493.post-57345073167659112162016-06-16T16:46:00.000-04:002016-06-16T16:46:18.279-04:00Master Bathroom Reveal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a couple months of keeping it a secret, I am <i>finally</i> sharing our Master Bathroom Reveal! This winter, we decided to tackle another room in our home... the master bathroom. Anticipating that this would simply mean a fresh coat of paint and some new decor, we should have known that like any project, it would turn into so much more than that.</div>
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Our painting project quickly turned into staining the cabinets, getting a new mirror, putting in all new hardware, changing out the light fixtures, building shelves, and installing a new toilet. <i>YIKES!</i></div>
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We love the way it all came together, and happily traded in all the purple for some pretty blues. My favorite part? Those shelves! I love them just as much as the ones in my living room :)</div>
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<br />Melanie {Making it in the Mitten}http://www.blogger.com/profile/09150267177971538069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1164507939580224493.post-26113099251890881542016-06-10T09:37:00.003-04:002016-06-10T09:37:34.856-04:00Friday Five<b>One- Two Months. </b><br />It has been exactly two months since I have even thought about this blog. I am not going to lie, it felt nice to take an unplanned break from it all, but I am really starting to miss it. The good news? I'M BACK! I have a few projects up my sleeve that I've been working on and I am planning to return to this little space of mine to share them with you! Take my word for it... I'm here to stay (at least for a little while anyway)<br />
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<b>Two- First Camping Trip.</b><br />Memorial Day Weekend, we went on our first camping trip of the season in our new pop-up camper! The weather was beautiful, and so was sleeping <strike>in a real bed</strike> on a thin mattress covering a wood board. One of my newest projects has been redecorating the pop-up. Here is a sneak peak of the progress so far, but trust me it's no where near finished ;)<br />
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<br /><br /><b>Three- Weddings Galore. </b><br />We have THREE weddings in the month of June... yes, three! Last weekend was the first wedding of the season, our good friends got married on the west side of the state at Lewis Farm Market, and it was absolutely beautiful! Two more to go!<br />
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<b>Four- Relaxing Weekend.</b><br />This is our one free weekend in June, and I am so incredibly excited to be staying home! The weather is supposed to be beautiful and I am hoping for a boating trip, but let's face it... I am perfectly content laying in my hammock all weekend long. <i>Confession</i>: I got all my flowers planted a few weeks ago, but I still have garden decorations that have yet to leave my basement and enter the great outdoors.<br />
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Happy Easter! I hope everyone was able to spend soem time with those you love!<br />
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This vignette was pretty simple because I left a few things in place from Valentine's Day. I just swapped out the pinks and reds for some greens and wah lah... a whole new look!<br /><br />Source list is at the bottom of this post. </div>
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Black striped table runner: Target<br />
"Welcome to our happily ever after" printable: <a href="http://viewfromthefridge.com/our-happily-ever-after-entryway-makeover-progress-free-printable/" target="_blank">View from the Fridge</a></div>
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Decorative Ball: Gordman's<br />
Wood Tray: TJ Maxx<br />
Moss Balls: TJ Maxx<br />White and Burlap Basket with Greens: TJ Maxx<br />
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<a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-white-whimsical-buffet-makeover.html" target="_blank">White & Whimsical Chalk Paint Buffet</a><br />
<a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2016/03/wood-pallet-wall-plaque.html" target="_blank">Wood Pallet Wall Plaque</a><br />
<a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2015/08/burlap-bubble-wreath.html" target="_blank">Burlap Wreath</a><br /></div>
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After posting my Valentine's Vignette, I had quite a few questions about this new addition to my living room. Apparently, I can't slip anything past you guys. No really though, I'm glad you noticed it and liked it enough to ask about it, because it's one of my new favorite parts of the living room!</div>
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Adam always comes home with more pallets. I'm not really sure where they come from, but we've got quite the collection of them in our basement, and I love the look of a good pallet wall. I have allowed a pallet wall to consume my thoughts for so long, but I just don't seem to have anywhere to put one in our home. </div>
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Instead of a entire pallet wall, I decided a small "pallet wall" would look great over our buffet. I've never really loved anything that I've put above the buffet, and always just seemed to be putting things there to fill the empty space... until this pallet wall plaque! </div>
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Adam built this for me because he made the mistake of mentioning he was "itching for a project" so unfortunately I can't take the credit. But I can tell you how he made it! </div>
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He started with pulling apart the pallets and arranging them in an aesthetically pleasing way. He then had me approve his design before building a frame on the back. </div>
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Here is the frame he put in the back. All of the pallets have been individually glued onto the frame with wood glue. As you can tell, the frame isn't centered from top to bottom. This was purposeful, so the plaque could hang on the wall by the frame, but the bottom still had as much support as possible.</div>
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We decided to leave all the nails in the wood to create an even more rustic look, so some of the nails needed the backs cut so they didn't hit the wall. </div>
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He stained it with Minwax's Wood Finish in Provincial. </div>
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Happy March, everyone! As I write this post, I am staring out my window at the mass amounts of snow that Michigan has once again been given. Second blizzard-like snow storm in a week and I'm just over here like "Where is Spring?" If I'm being honest, I really do love a good snow storm. However, this past weekend we got another small taste of Spring and now I am definitely craving it!<br />
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In other news, I have accepted my first OT position and I am so nervous/excited to start! With my days of lounging around the house coming to an end, I am appreciating them more and more. I have a whole list of things I'd love to accomplish before heading back to work, so we'll see how much I manage to get done.<br />
<br />I have also been reading like a crazy person and highly recommend the books I've finished so far:<br />Big Little Lies, The Girl on the Train, and The Husband's Secret. Also, if you're a fan of Veronica Mars, I read those two books as well and they were awesome!<br />
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<b>WISHING</b> | For SPRING! I want to crack open my windows, burn lemon scented candles, take long walks/runs outdoors, and spend my evenings in the backyard with my husband manning the grill. I want to trade in my boots for cute flats and my sweaters for light shirts with colorful scarves.<br />
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<b>CRAVING</b> | JIMMY JOHN'S. Guys, I've been craving Jimmy John's for days. I have a feeling it's one of those cravings that will only go away if I give in to the craving, and I do very much so intend to give in.<br />
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<b>GOING</b> | Back to work. After passing my boards and being off work for so long, I am finally starting my career in a short week and a half! Because of my new job, we have no vacation plans in the near future, but camping season is right around the corner. </div>
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<b>WEARING </b>| My days have been spent wearing sweats, and I really can't complain. However, as mentioned above, I am ready for my spring wardrobe.<br />
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<b>LEARNING </b>| To spend less time wishing for things I don't have and more time enjoying the things right in front of me. I am beyond blessed and really need to focus my attention on the things I have been blessed with. Life is good!<br />
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We are nearing completion of out main bathroom and I can't wait to show it off with you, hopefully in the next few weeks!<br />
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When we moved into our home, I was very much in love with a gray and dark purple color combination. I should have known I would quickly get sick of it considering our wedding was dark purple, our master bedroom was dark purple and gray, and our bathroom was dark purple and gray. </div>
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We bought espresso furniture, used dark purple curtains, and accented with dark purple pillows. While we chose a lighter purple for the walls, but our bedroom was still so DARK. And for years, I loved it that way. Recently though, I started to dislike walking into the room and seeing how dim and dark the room was. So, I decided to make a few changes.<br /><br /></div>
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And here is the room after it got a little face lift:</div>
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I got this drastic difference from only making TWO minor changes to the room.<br /><br />Change #1: Remember those dark purple pillows? I exchanged them for these light blue and light purple ones. I bought these years ago at TJ Maxx in a 2 pack for $20. I always thought they would find a spot on a pretty chair in our home office, but then I never found the perfect chair. The pillows hung out for a few years and one day I just decided to try them in the master bedroom. </div>
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Change #2: I swapped out the dark purple valences for white, semi-sheer curtains. These also came from TJ Maxx, for $20/set. That's only $40 total!</div>
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Isn't the difference amazing? And I only had to spend $40 for my new curtains to create this new look! I do plan to add more blue accents to the room and paint the trim white eventually, but for now I am just thrilled at what a difference curtains and pillows can make!<br /><br />Is there a room in your home that needs a minor face lift?<br />What are some of your inexpensive tips for a dramatic new look?<br />
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Happy Valentine's Day!<br />
I hope you are having a wonderful day of love spending time with those most important to you!<br />
Adam and I have spent the day in our pajamas, lounging around and watching movies. Our big dinner plans include take-out which we will be eating on our China. It's the little things.<br />
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My Valentin's decor this year was inspired by some table runners I came across in Target's Dollar Spot around Christmas time, a black striped one and one with red hearts. I bought them without knowing really what I would do with them. Then I came across <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Cotton-Pillow-Cushion-Couple/dp/B00RO2LX3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454978609&sr=8-2&keywords=love+pillows" target="_blank">these pillow covers</a> and it was settled. With the table runners and the pillow covers, I was able to find some other decor from previous years, and came up with this black, white, and red theme. </div>
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Hearts table runner: Target<br />
Wicker tray: Meijer<br />
Lantern: Goodwill<br />
LOVE pillow covers: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Cotton-Pillow-Cushion-Couple/dp/B00RO2LX3A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1454978609&sr=8-2&keywords=love+pillows" target="_blank">Amazon</a></div>
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"Welcome to our happily ever after" printable: <a href="http://viewfromthefridge.com/our-happily-ever-after-entryway-makeover-progress-free-printable/" target="_blank">View from the Fridge</a></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">While welcoming February, I am joining </span><a href="http://www.anneinresidence.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">In Residence</a><span style="text-align: center;"> and </span><a href="http://www.goldandbloom.com/" style="text-align: center;" target="_blank">Gold & Bloom</a><span style="text-align: center;"> for their monthly CURRENTLY link up. </span></div>
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<b>SENDING</b> | I love sending out goodies this time of year, but haven't decided what I want to make this year. In the past I've sent out popcorn mix, crochet coffee sleeves, and sugar scrub.<br />
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<b>DREAMING</b> | Of a bathroom remodel. We have been talking about painting and swapping a few things out like light fixtures and hardware. So, I've been on Pinterest oohing and ahhing over new bathrooms. </div>
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<b>SMELLING </b>| Chalky Hearts. I found a valentine's day Yankee Candle at TJ Maxx years ago that I became obsessed with I have been able to find one just about every year since then and love burning it in February, it smells just like those chalky hearts. Speaking of chalky hearts, you should check out <a href="http://makingitinthemitten.blogspot.com/2015/02/chalky-hearts-sugar-scrub.html" target="_blank">this sugar scrub recipe</a>.<br />
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Ahh, it's been a while since I had a big project to show off, and it feels so refreshing to have finished this one! When we moved into our first apartment together, we got all kinds of hand-me-downs that still fill our home today. This buffet was own by my grandparents, followed by my parents, and then passed on to us about 5 years ago.</div>
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I really liked it in our living room, especially all the storage it offered. BUT, I wasn't really <i>loving</i> the look of it anymore. I felt like it didn't really match the living room or my vision for my home. I didn't want to get rid of it, but I didn't want to keep it the way it was. I debated for a while, and then I finally got out my chalk paint and went to town!<br />
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The process of chalk painting is really quite simple. While this gem required 3 coats of chalk paint, it dries within about an hour, so I was easily able to get it done in little to no time! After sanding and waxing, I picked out some new knobs and this piece was good as new! </div>
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Has everyone finally dug themselves out after all the snow that fell this weekend?<br />
I was feeling a little jealous when we only got a light dusting... 2.5 feet sounds pretty exciting, and since I'm from Michigan, I look forwards to the mass amounts of snow each winter.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.thesoutherncouture.com/the-most-adorable-valentines-letter-holder/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">Most Adorable Valentine’s Day Letter Holder</a></span> from The Southern Couture.</div>
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I love this <a href="http://petticoatjunktion.com/junk-creations/horseshoe-good-luck-red-hearts-love/" target="_blank">Red Hearts and a Horseshoe Love Sign</a> made by Kathy over at <a href="http://petticoatjunktion.com/" target="_blank">Petticoat Junktion</a>! If I ever get my hands on a horseshoe, I just may have to make something similar.</div>
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Ever since my best friend told me she was pregnant, I knew I wanted to crochet her a baby blanket. They decided from the start that they were not going to find out the gender, so I went with a gender neutral mint green color. I purchased the yarn months ago and set out to find the perfect blanket pattern. I knew I didn't want to do a typical pattern that looks the same as every other pattern out there, I wanted something unique! After months of searching, I came across <a href="http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/basketweave-throw-pillow-free-pattern/" target="_blank">this</a> pattern from <a href="http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/" target="_blank">Little Monkeys Crochet</a> of her <a href="http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/basketweave-throw-pillow-free-pattern/" target="_blank">Basketweave Throw Pillow</a>. I knew instantly that this would be the perfect pattern for a baby blanket. </div>
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Since I wanted the blanket to be larger, I had to modify the pattern a little bit. To add to this pattern, start by chaining to desired width in multiples of 4 and then and 1 chain. (example: 27x4= 108, 108+1=109). For the full pattern, head on over to <a href="http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/basketweave-throw-pillow-free-pattern/" target="_blank">Little Monkeys Crochet</a>.</div>
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I love how my blanket turned out! And it was a pretty simple pattern as well.</div>
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I think baby blankets will be my new go-to shower gift, a new pattern every time!</div>
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What are some of your favorite baby blanket patterns?</div>
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