tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46027012622490020012024-03-18T21:48:28.192-07:00Dishing Up DesignFor all those who love FOOD and DESIGN... this is the blog for you!Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353333308947659541noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602701262249002001.post-23010634279152146112014-08-05T11:30:00.001-07:002014-08-05T11:33:32.877-07:00Large, Padded, #DIY Ottoman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My friends Abbey and Rahul recently moved into a new house.</div>
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Their living room is pretty big, so they wanted a 48x48 padded ottoman.</div>
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However, they were having a difficult time finding one in stores. </div>
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So, they asked my dad to build them one!</div>
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The ottoman is large and in charge!</div>
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The nice thing about building your own ottoman is being able to pick out fabric.</div>
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The top and the sides are padded. </div>
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When we delivered the ottoman, Abbey and Rahul's son was </div>
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BEYOND excited to play with his new "toy."</div>
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His parents were happy to finally have somewhere to rest their feet! </div>
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<br />Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353333308947659541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602701262249002001.post-28130446290069223132014-07-28T12:14:00.001-07:002014-07-28T12:14:52.048-07:00Rustic Dining Room Table<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
My dad just finished tackling his first REALLY BIG project.</div>
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A beautiful dining room table for my cousin Holly.</div>
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(FYI - She designs gorgeous jewelry pieces. Check out her <a href="https://www.facebook.com/olivialeejewelry">Facebook page</a>.)</div>
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Holly and her family just moved into a new house. </div>
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They wanted a rustic dining room table that would seat six people.</div>
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So, they asked my dad to build them one. </div>
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This is a photo of the look they were going for:</div>
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I think my dad did a really great job!</div>
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It took him about a month to build. </div>
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When Holly saw the finished product, her exact words were, </div>
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"Oh. My. Goodness. This looks beyond amazing. Exactly what we were looking for - only better!"</div>
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He used two different stains to get the color they were looking for. </div>
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The measurements ended up being 78 inches long, 44 inches wide and 31 inches tall. </div>
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It's a beautiful piece that Holly's family can enjoy for many years to come!</div>
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<br />Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353333308947659541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602701262249002001.post-28377780836773807462014-04-28T13:19:00.000-07:002014-04-28T13:26:32.906-07:00DIY Furniture and Wall Accessories<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I recently moved into a new apartment.</div>
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When I went furniture shopping, I couldn't find EXACTLY what I was looking for.</div>
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So, I enlisted the help of my awesome dad.</div>
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He recently started his own woodworking business, </div>
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and was more than happy to help.</div>
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Here are a few of the items we made together!</div>
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I wanted something unique and rustic that could also act as a book shelf. </div>
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My dad and I came up with this rustic design, featuring "X's" on the sides. </div>
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I searched high and low for a coffee table I liked. </div>
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But, everything in the store either looked "cheap" or was WAYYYY out of my price range.</div>
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So, my dad decided to make one to match the TV stand.</div>
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It has an upholstered top which I LOVE.</div>
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The fabric is nice and sturdy.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">WALL ART</span></u></b></div>
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I was looking for a BIG piece of artwork for the living room.</div>
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When I couldn't find anything I liked, I decided to make my own.</div>
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The wood is from old fence posts that my dad found on Craigslist.</div>
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I did a "white wash" technique (but with gray paint) on the the boards.</div>
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I HEART IT.</div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size: large;">PHOTO DISPLAY</span></u></b></div>
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This photo display lets me do just that!</div>
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I cleaned three fence posts, then painted them gray.</div>
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My dad had some extra scraps of fence post, so we decided to build a BIG picture frame.</div>
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I love everything about my new space.</div>
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My parents bought these dressers back in 1982 when they were newlyweds.</div>
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<i>(Fast forward 30-years)</i>...<br />
My dad is very sentimental, and didn't want to give the old dressers away. </div>
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So, my mom convinced him to let me paint them for the guest bedroom.<br />
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I removed all the old hardware.</div>
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Make sure you KEEP the old hardware.</div>
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Don't throw it away just yet!</div>
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<i>(You may need to use the old screws for your new hardware pieces.)</i></div>
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After the hardware was taken off, I took the dressers outside.</div>
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Removed all the drawers.... </div>
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... and began SANDING the dressers. </div>
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I used a "100 Grit" (Medium) sandpaper. </div>
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Give the entire wood surface a nice sanding. </div>
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You don't need to get ALL of the stain off. </div>
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This is what the pieces looked like when I was done sanding. </div>
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<i>(My mom couldn't resist taking a photo of me working!)</i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Once you're done sanding...</span></b></div>
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Wipe the dressers off with a <a href="http://www.menards.com/main/paint/drop-cloths-plastic-sheeting/cloths-and-wipes/tack-cloths/tack-cloth-6-pack/p-1479647-c-8074.htm">Tack Cloth</a>. </div>
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You can buy them at any hardware store.</div>
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They help remove excess dust particles from the furniture. </div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">TAPE OFF YOUR DRAWERS!</span></b></div>
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I love <a href="http://frogtape.com/">Frog Tape</a>.</div>
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(But, <a href="http://www.scotchblue.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotch-BlueBrand/Scotch-Blue/?WT.mc_id=www.scotchblue.com">Blue Painter Tape</a> is fine too.)</div>
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I taped off the edges so the paint wouldn't bleed onto the sides and bottoms of the drawers. </div>
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Because my pieces are made of DARK WOOD, I needed a primer.</div>
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I decided to use a standard, interior primer made by Behr. </div>
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As far as paint rollers go... you WANT to use a <b>FOAM</b> roller.</div>
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For brushes, find something decent that will also give you a smooth finish. </div>
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I used two different Behr paint colors for the dressers:</div>
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"Sparrow" (lighter color) and "Gray Area" (darker color.)</div>
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I chose "Sparrow" (the lighter shade of gray.)</div>
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And then gave each drawer front a quick sanding with "Very Fine" sandpaper. </div>
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After sanding, I wiped it down AGAIN with the tack cloth... </div>
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I rolled on a layer of the "Gray Area" (darker) paint.</div>
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Let the "Gray Area" paint dry. </div>
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You'll want to SAND it (with the "Very Fine" sandpaper)</div>
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Brush on <b>coat #2 </b>of the "Gray Area" paint.</div>
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Let the paint dry for a few hours...</div>
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Whew, almost done with the drawers!</div>
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Get out that "Very Fine" sandpaper and rub down each dresser!</div>
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Wipe them off with a tack cloth.</div>
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Make sure it's a <b>WATER BASED polycrylic </b>that is<b> CLEAR SEMI-GLOSS. </b></div>
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P.S. If you want to paint furniture WHITE, check out <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2013/04/diy-painting-furniture-white.html">a previous blog post</a>. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I<span style="color: #990000;"> <b>heart</b></span> this guest bedroom. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>Literally.</i></span></div>
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Boring. Beige. No life whatsoever. </div>
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What better way to go... than with "Snow Fall" from Behr.</div>
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<i>I know, I know... white? What? </i></div>
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Normally I steer clear of white... but this room needed it.</div>
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I had to sand them, prime them, sand again, paint one coat, sand again, paint another coat, etc.</div>
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I bought a giant canvas at Hobby Lobby, and painted on a chevron pattern with gray paint.</div>
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I wanted to make a necklace hanger (that also looked like artwork)...</div>
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So I had my dad build a "frame" out of old fence posts.</div>
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Then, added some cute knobs from Hobby Lobby at the bottom.</div>
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My dad and I used the same fence posts (that we used for the necklace holder)...</div>
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I made an outline of a "heart" out of roofing nails...</div>
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It has gray, brown, cream and orange in it.</div>
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The metal "&" artwork was from Hobby Lobby... on clearance!</div>
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This bright, orange dish was on sale at Godman's for $5!!!</div>
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Scatter some orange picture frames... and an owl :)</div>
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it's time to break out the FALL decorations!</div>
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It cost about $15 and only took me ONE hour to make!</div>
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<u><b>What you'll need:</b></u></div>
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<i>(I got all these supplies at Hobby Lobby)</i></div>
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- 1 styrofoam circle </div>
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- 1 decorative ornament </div>
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Wrap the burlap ribbon around the styrofoam circle.</div>
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Use some hot glue to secure the ribbon in place.</div>
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Wrap your smaller ribbon around the burlap.</div>
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Wrap the larger, orange ribbon around the top of the wreath.</div>
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Attach the ribbon to the back of the wreath with more hot glue.</div>
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(I found this brown leaf at Hobby Lobby and loved it.)</div>
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All done!</div>
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I used the same ribbon (that I used for the wreath) to spruce up the table runner.</div>
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I took these orange vases <i>(that I got on clearance for $3.00 from Target)</i>...</div>
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Wrote the word<i> "Boo!"</i> on them with chalk... </div>
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These are great, because once Halloween is over, I can erase the <i>"Boo!" </i></div>
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and write <i>"Give"</i> & <i>"Thanks"</i> for Thanksgiving.</div>
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(These were all purchased at Hobby Lobby.)</div>
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Decorations are up.</div>
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If you'd like to see previous Fall decorations at the house - <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/more-fall-decorating.html">click here!</a></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yes, it's true!</span></b></div>
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After 10 months of being "on the beach"... I finally got a new job.</div>
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But, <i>(shocker!)</i> it's NOT in TV.</div>
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It's a FANTASTIC job... and I am so lucky to have it.</div>
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(I literally keep pinching myself.)</div>
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It includes everything I LOVE about TV journalism... </div>
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and excludes everything I DON'T like about the TV world.</div>
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I'll help handle all the social media for the hospital.</div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaMed?ref=br_tf">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/NebraskaMed">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://instagram.com/nebraskamed">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://vine.co/v/brhqTBXBtqa">Vine</a>, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/nebraskamed/">Pinterest</a>, etc.</div>
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and can't wait to help the hospital grow their audience with each of these platforms.</div>
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Aside from social media...</div>
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I'll also set up reporters with stories they request.</div>
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I STILL GET TO TELL THEM!</div>
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Even though mine won't be on TV anymore, you can view them </div>
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on the Med Center's <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/NebraskaMedCenter">YouTube page</a>.</div>
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They range from special events, to patients' stories, to interviews with doctors and volunteers.</div>
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(They are ranked #1 in Nebraska.)</div>
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Like my co-worker says, </div>
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<i>"If you have a broken bone - go to any hospital... </i></div>
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<i>but if you have a broken brain - come to the Nebraska Medical Center."</i></div>
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The one, the only... <b>Taylor Wilson.</b></div>
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<i>(Former Main Anchor at FOX 42.)</i></div>
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<a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-unemployed-anchor-woman.html">I've had 10 months to prepare me for a life out of TV.</a></div>
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I will miss the <i>once-in-a-lifetime</i> interviews and experiences that TV provided.</div>
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I met some AMAZING people over the last six years, and have <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/jnowatzke">INCREDIBLE stories</a> to prove it.</div>
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I'm tired of missing out on important moments:</div>
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I want to be able to take a vacation during the months of February, May, July and November.</div>
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I found the book on my parents' bookshelf.</div>
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I was currently pondering the question myself... so I started reading it.</div>
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<b>"Finding what we should do is one of life's great dramas. It can be an endless process of discovery, one to be appreciated and respected for its difficulty."</b></div>
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<b>"People who love what they do are much more productive than those who are doing it for the paycheck. Our value will increase radically. We will be the source of good ideas. </b></div>
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<b>"Most people jump through life asking what's next, and choosing based on where can they make the most money, what offers the most upside or opportunity. A conventional 'success' story is one where, with each </b><i><b>next</b></i><b>, the protagonist has more money, more respect, and more possessions. I'd like to suggest an alternative 'success' story - one where, with each</b><i><b> next</b></i><b>, the protagonist is closer to finding that spot where he's no longer held back by his heart, and he explodes with talent, and his character blossoms, and the gift he has to offer the world is apparent."</b></div>
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I flew to Scottsdale, Arizona and met with three of my closest friends </div>
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It had been almost an ENTIRE YEAR since we were all together...</div>
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Our friend Ellen (who happens to live in Scottsdale) was an excellent host.</div>
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It was 98 degrees outside... and we were all dehydrated... </div>
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we <s>barely</s> made it to the top! (And survived.)</div>
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Our friend Ellen had a few mishaps.</div>
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We also weren't ashamed to break out our <b>BLINKING</b> "30 Rocks" buttons.</div>
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The night ended with some classic "Dirty Dancing" moves at <a href="http://www.kierlandcommons.com/">Kierland Commons</a>.</div>
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Ellen's husband is <s>freakishly</s> strong.</div>
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I am so blessed to have three amazing friends in my life.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And, yes... it can be a bit challenging turning 30.</span></b></div>
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Apparently it makes you want to go to bed at 9:37 PM.</div>
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<i>(Sorry, Jenn!)</i></div>
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P.S. If you don't follow my friend Ellen's blog, you are missing out!</div>
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She is a fantastic writer... and takes you on a very personal journey...</div>
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Check out that comfort food on a spoon.</div>
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A few months ago, my cousin sent me her "Mock Garlic Mashed Potatoes" recipe.</div>
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(It's has fewer calories than regular potatoes.)</div>
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Last night I finally tried the recipe... and...</div>
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<b>- 1 head of cauliflower</b></div>
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<b>- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese</b></div>
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<b>- 1/2 teaspoon garlic</b></div>
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<b>- 1/4 cup chicken stock</b></div>
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<b>- 3 Tablespoons butter</b></div>
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Boil a large pot of water and cook the cauliflower for 8-10 minutes.</div>
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This recipe is super, super simple and SO DELICIOUS.</div>
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of my parents' guest bedroom!</div>
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The room used to look like this...</div>
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I really, REALLY wanted to paint stripes on the wall.</div>
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The room was already painted a "light tan" color - so I only needed to paint the white stripes.</div>
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We bought one gallon of white paint - and LOTS of <a href="http://frogtape.com/index.php/products">Frog Tape</a>!</div>
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We painted in between the tape, and were left with these awesome stripes!</div>
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Our color theme for the room was: </div>
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CIRCLES!</div>
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The circles on the pillow actually inspired the artwork for the wall.</div>
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To find out how I made these DIY art pieces - <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/going-in-circles.html">just click here</a>.</div>
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I decided to hang them above my grandmother's cedar chest.</div>
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This yellow pillow was one example of the "pops" of yellow we had in the room.</div>
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Paint, curtains, pillows, a duvet cover and artwork supplies.</div>
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(The headboard and side table were furniture pieces that my parents already had.)</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's no Beyonce... but it sure is pretty!</span></div>
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Thanks to this brand new rail, our front porch makeover is almost complete.</div>
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You may remember last week, when I posted our <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-retaining-wall-landscaping.html">DIY Retaining Wall and Landscaping</a> project.</div>
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We took our <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">boring</span></b> front yard... </div>
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... and transformed it from <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">THIS:</span></b></div>
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But, even after installing the two retaining walls and landscaping... we weren't quite finished!</div>
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After the column wraps were removed, the existing wooden poles remained.</div>
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My dad attached the lumber blocks to the places where he knew he'd screw in the railings.</div>
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We attached the base of the new wrap to the bottom of the existing poles.</div>
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<i>(The adhesive comes with the QuickWrap kit -- and so do instructions.)</i></div>
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Then, he attached the railings to the new poles with screws. </div>
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The railings add such a bold statement to the front of the house!</div>
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We just followed the instructions that came with the QuickWrap and QuickRail kits.</div>
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Now we can sit back... and enjoy the view.</div>
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It's been four years since my parents first moved into this adorable yellow house.</div>
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But, in four years... NO LANDSCAPING has been done in the front yard.</div>
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So, this summer my dad and I decided to change that... by tackling another DIY project!</div>
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We decided to do a "two-tiered" retaining wall.</div>
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We had to move the sprinkler heads away from the house.</div>
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We did this by digging down to the hose, trimming it, then moving the head farther out.</div>
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We measured how big we wanted the retaining wall to be.</div>
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Take a hammer and knock the back lip off each retaining wall block that </div>
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">Remember - you only want the lip </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">OFF for the BOTTOM row</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #990000;">. </span></i></div>
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The lip will help position your block - and hold your wall in place.</div>
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You'll need about 2-3 inches wide (of pea gravel) all along your wall.</div>
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Finally done with the wall!!!</div>
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Ten total.</div>
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1.) We purchased six Spirea bushes...</div>
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... which have flowers in this pretty pink color.</div>
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It's a light shade of pink.</div>
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This is a great plant that will drape over the retaining wall.</div>
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We purchased two-inch river rock...</div>
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Well, I am now officially a member of the "30 Club."</div>
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I celebrated my 30th birthday on Tuesday. </div>
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It wasn't very dirty... or flirty... or any other word that rhymes with "thirty."</div>
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Instead, it was super sweet and simple... thanks to three AMAZING kids.</div>
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Since January, I've been nannying for a great family.</div>
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When I <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-unemployed-anchor-woman.html">left the TV business</a> last December, I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do with my life.</div>
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But, they are so thoughtful.</div>
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They made homemade birthday cards; got me a gift certificate to my <a href="http://www.ahillofbeans.com/">favorite Omaha coffee joint</a>; and bought me a giant cookie decorated in <a href="http://www.creighton.edu/">Creighton</a> colors. #GoJays</div>
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They also kept reminding me "how old" I'm getting... and that it's about time I get a boyfriend.</div>
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After spending the day with the kids, I had dinner at my <a href="http://www.hiro88.com/">favorite sushi spot</a> with my parents.</div>
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My mom (who's a nurse) said a fellow nurse asked her if she felt old - having a daughter turn 30.</div>
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In college, I had three internships and worked my butt off.</div>
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I sacrificed so much for it.</div>
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Over the last six years, I've had the chance to cover </div>
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some <a href="http://hirejennynowatzke.blogspot.com/">INCREDIBLE stories</a> and meet amazing people.</div>
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But, ever since I left Green Bay... this quote has been on my mind...</div>
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<b>Is TV News what I really want to do?</b></div>
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<b>Do I miss it?</b></div>
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<b>Do I keep pursuing it?</b></div>
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<b>Do I move on to something else?</b></div>
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People sometimes ask me, "If you weren't a TV journalist... what would you be?"</div>
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And I always come back to the same answer, "An interior designer."</div>
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I need to have a job with some sort of creative outlet.</div>
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<i>(If you've been reading my blog for the last three years, this should come as NO surprise to you!)</i></div>
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I'd love to have a job that combines both TV and design.</div>
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<b>HGTV... do you need a blonde, farm girl from Iowa?</b></div>
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The point of this post is that I feel GREAT about turning 30.</div>
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My 20's were all about work, work, work, work, work.</div>
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"being the next Katie Couric."</div>
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I've FINALLY realized that "making it" isn't everything.</div>
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Instead, my family and friends are everything.</div>
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I never FULLY quite understood that... until now.</div>
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So, (for all the ladies out there) I leave you with an article from the 1997 issue of </div>
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Glamour magazine... which boldly says "life begins at 30."</div>
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Do you agree?</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/24/turning-30-30-things-every-woman-should-have-and-should-know_n_1447368.html?ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=1279438b=facebook">Turning 30: Thirty Things Every Woman Should Have and Should Know</a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px;"><strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: bold; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">By 30, you should have...</span></strong></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. One old boyfriend you can imagine going back to and one who reminds you of how far you’ve come.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. A decent piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in your family.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. Something perfect to wear if the employer or man of your dreams wants to see you in an hour.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. A purse, a suitcase, and an umbrella you’re not ashamed to be seen carrying.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. A youth you’re content to move beyond.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. A past juicy enough that you’re looking forward to retelling it in your old age.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. The realization that you are actually going to have an old age -- and some money set aside to help fund it.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. An email address, a voice mailbox, and a bank account -- all of which nobody has access to but you.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. A résumé that is not even the slightest bit padded.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10. One friend who always makes you laugh and one who lets you cry.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">11. A set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12. Something ridiculously expensive that you bought for yourself, just because you deserve it.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">13. The belief that you deserve it.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">14. A skin-care regimen, an exercise routine, and a plan for dealing with those few other facets of life that don’t get better after 30.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">15. A solid start on a satisfying career, a satisfying relationship, and all those other facets of life that do get better.</span></span><br />
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<strong style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: bold; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></span></strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">1. How to fall in love without losing yourself.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. How you feel about having kids.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. How to quit a job, break up with a man, and confront a friend without ruining the friendship.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. When to try harder and when to walk away.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. How to kiss in a way that communicates perfectly what you would and wouldn’t like to happen next.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">6. The names of the secretary of state, your great-grandmothers, and the best tailor in town.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">7. How to live alone, even if you don’t like to.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">8. Where to go -- be it your best friend’s kitchen table or a yoga mat -- when your soul needs soothing.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">9. That you can’t change the length of your legs, the width of your hips, or the nature of your parents.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">10. That your childhood may not have been perfect, but it’s over.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">11. What you would and wouldn’t do for money or love.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">12. That nobody gets away with smoking, drinking, doing drugs, or not flossing for very long.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">13. Who you can trust, who you can’t, and why you shouldn’t take it personally.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">14. Not to apologize for something that isn’t your fault.</span></span></div>
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It's wayyyy too hot inside to be baking a pizza in the oven.</div>
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So... why not use the grill?</div>
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I whipped up this BBQ Chicken Pizza - and it was pretty amazzzzing.</div>
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1 roll of pizza dough</div>
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4-5 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese</div>
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2 chicken breasts (cooked & diced)</div>
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3-4 pieces of bacon (cooked & diced)</div>
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1 can of diced artichoke hearts</div>
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Chopped green pepper</div>
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Chopped red onion</div>
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2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce</div>
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Salt/pepper</div>
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Diced pineapple (optional)</div>
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Season your chicken breasts with salt and pepper.</div>
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Place the chicken on the grill - along with the bacon.</div>
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You'll want to cook the chicken on each side for 4-5 minutes.</div>
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The bacon can cook on each side for 3-4 minutes.</div>
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Roll your pizza dough out onto a greased piece of tin foil.</div>
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Place the tin foil/pizza dough on the grill.</div>
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Cook the pizza dough for 3-4 minutes... and then...</div>
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Add barbecue sauce to the top of the dough...</div>
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... along with the cheese and toppings!</div>
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I used chicken, bacon, red onion, green peppers and artichoke hearts.</div>
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You can also add diced pineapple too... (it is super yummy.)</div>
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Put the pizza BACK on the grill!</div>
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Keep it on the grill until the bottom of the pizza looks like this!</div>
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(Golden and crispy.)</div>
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My mouth is watering.</div>
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Another great idea for using the grill.</div>
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The other night, I had about 15 minutes to get dinner ready.</div>
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BOTH turned out delicious... </div>
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In fact, they are now staples in my "summertime dinner rotation."</div>
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<u><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">SPICY CHICKEN SAUSAGE KABOBS</span></b></u></div>
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4 chicken sausages (I used the Johnsonville brand with cheese & chipotle peppers)</div>
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1 red bell pepper</div>
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Dice the sausage, chicken, pepper and pineapple into large chunks.</div>
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You don't want the skewers catching on fire!)</div>
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Place the kabobs on the grill.</div>
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They'll come out looking and SMELLING like summertime.</div>
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2 ears of sweet corn</div>
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15-20 cherry tomatoes</div>
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15-20 Kalamata olives</div>
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1 cucumber</div>
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar</div>
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The juice of 1 lemon (about 3 Tablespoons)</div>
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1/2 cup olive oil</div>
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1 teaspoon salt</div>
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Season the ears of corn with olive oil, salt and dried thyme.</div>
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Two easy, summer recipes that can easily be made in 20-30 minutes!</div>
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During our trip, we were looking for something FREE to do...</div>
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and a tour guide recommended we check out the <a href="http://www.aliikulalavender.com/">Alii Kula Lavender farm</a> in Kula.</div>
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(As you can tell from the photos) it's one of the most BEAUTIFUL places. </div>
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The 8.5 acre farm is filled with more than 42 different types of lavender plants and products.</div>
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After taking the trip - my dad was determined to grow lavender in his garden.</div>
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the plants have REALLY taken off and are blooming beautifully!</div>
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Maybe it has something to do with their new neighbors?</div>
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My dad got some <a href="http://www.bhg.com/gardening/plant-dictionary/perennial/yarrow/">yellow yarrows</a> on clearance last summer, and decided to plant them near the lavender patch this year.</div>
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I think they're so cool.</div>
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since both plants are BOOMING in the "blooming department"...</div>
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... we've been lucky enough to have LOTS of fresh flowers in the house!</div>
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Something pretty spectacular has appeared in my parents' front yard.</div>
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My dad was so excited to show me what was nestled inside this itty-bitty tree...</div>
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... which is growing next to my dad's ENORMOUS truck. </div>
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Tucked beneath the leaves...</div>
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... is a pretty little nest.</div>
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Inside... are two, perfectly blue eggs.</div>
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The eggs remind me of <a href="http://heatherbirdphotography.com/blog/index.php/2013/07/01/fascinating-miracle-of-life/">my friend Heather's recent blog post</a>.</div>
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I wish her son was here to see them!</div>
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I stumbled across this simple, delicious recipe in California.</div>
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<i>(Little did I know</i>) - the recipe is originally from Iowa!</div>
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My cousin (Melissa) made these "Crock-Pot Tacos" for her son's birthday party.</div>
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1-2 cans pinto beans (just depends how much you like beans)</div>
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1 teaspoon cumin</div>
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Place the roast inside a Crock-Pot.</div>
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Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder and salt on top of the roast.</div>
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Add 2 cloves of diced garlic...</div>
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... and 1/2 cup of chopped onions.</div>
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Pour 1 teaspoon of vinegar on top of the roast.</div>
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Add the green chilies and pinto beans.</div>
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Cook the roast on low heat for 8 hours.</div>
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When the roast is done, shred it with a fork...</div>
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Let the meat cook for another 5-10 minutes.</div>
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(This brings all the flavors together.)</div>
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Throw some flour tortillas on the grill.</div>
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They only need 1-2 minutes on each side.</div>
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Shred CABBAGE... (yup - cabbage)... NOT lettuce!</div>
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The cabbage adds this awesome "crunchiness" to the taco.</div>
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It's WAY better than lettuce.</div>
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Dice tomatoes.</div>
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Start a little "assembly line" for the tacos.</div>
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Meat, cheese, tomatoes, cabbage and diced avocados.</div>
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The end result is freaking awesome.</div>
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These tacos are PACKED with SO MUCH flavor.</div>
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But, my favorite part is HOW EASY they are to make!</div>
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They pair PERFECTLY with my <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2013/05/mothers-day-margaritas.html">homemade margaritas</a>.</div>
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<br />Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10353333308947659541noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4602701262249002001.post-17737452466047450962013-06-27T11:59:00.000-07:002013-06-27T11:59:37.151-07:00Take a Look at Me Nowwwww!!!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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... I'm talking about my parents' master bedroom.</div>
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The headboard turned out great - and so did the rest of the room!</div>
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a decorative mirror above the bed.</div>
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We found one.</div>
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It's a rustic, gorgeous shade of gray.</div>
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The mirror was $59.99 at <a href="http://www.gardenridge.com/products.aspx?id=160">Garden Ridge</a>.</div>
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It makes a difference in the room.</div>
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Take a look at it now!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I have about </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">530 million</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> necklaces.</span></div>
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<i>Okay, maybe just 30</i>... but it feels like 530 million!</div>
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When <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-unemployed-anchor-woman.html">I left Green Bay</a>, I left my <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2010/12/homemade-jewelry-hanger.html">homemade jewelry hanger</a> there too.</div>
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(I sold most of my things - and gave the rest to Goodwill.)</div>
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Luckily, my dad has a <b>LOT</b> of old wood in his workshop.</div>
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I was on a mission to make a "rustic" necklace holder - for NOT a lot of money!!!</div>
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I needed a way to hang the necklace holder on the wall.</div>
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I wanted to use them to hang the necklaces on. </div>
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Time to screw in the knobs!</div>
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Time to hang it on the wall!</div>
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HANG UP THE NECKLACES!</div>
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And - it looks pretty good next to my <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2011/07/lend-me-your-ears.html">earring holder</a>.</div>
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The wood was free.</div>
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The paint was free.</div>
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The only thing I paid for were the knobs at Hobby Lobby.</div>
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Luckily, I bought them on a day when they were 50% OFF.</div>
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Ahhh, sunny California.</div>
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This past week I flew to Huntington Beach to visit my cousin and her family.</div>
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(Godmother on duty! Pretty sure I have the most ADORABLE goddaughter.)</div>
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And this time - I got to help!</div>
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We converted an old COFFEE TABLE into a plant holder.</div>
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How cool is this?!</div>
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(The table was from Simon's next-door neighbor... who didn't want it anymore.)</div>
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Simon took OFF the old legs and the original top of the coffee table.</div>
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Then, he nailed plywood to the table's frame.</div>
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The frame has a nice wave to it - and I love the rusty bolts in the corners!</div>
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Simon cut three more pieces of wood to fit inside the frame (creating shelves for our plants.)</div>
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He painted the background/shelves a medium shade of gray.</div>
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We chose a wide variety of succulent plants.</div>
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I filled each shelf with soil - and added four succulent plants to each row.</div>
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The birthday boy was eager to help water them!</div>
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You may remember from this <a href="http://dishingupdesign.blogspot.com/2013/02/wood-you-look-at-this.html">PREVIOUS POST</a> that Simon LOVES finding odd treasures on Craigslist. </div>
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Sunshine, steaks on the grill... and raspberry lemonade margaritas!</div>
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It's my FAVORITE margarita recipe.</div>
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(A recipe I learned from my college roommate, Sara.)</div>
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Sara actually learned the recipe from HER mom.</div>
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(From one great mom to another!)</div>
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1 can of lemon lime soda (Sprite, 7-UP or Sierra Mist)</div>
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Cover the rim with sugar... and garnish with a wedge of lemon - even raspberries!</div>
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A cool, sweet, summery drink.</div>
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Perfect for flipping through old photographs :)</div>
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Thanks for everything you do, Mom!</div>
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Our family is beyond blessed.</div>
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Love you!</div>
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90% of the time, she ALWAYS orders Almond Chicken.</div>
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So, I decided to try and <i>swayyyy</i> her opinion by making Orange Chicken.</div>
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It's a delicious recipe... with my own twist!</div>
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2-3 chicken breasts (cut into pieces)</div>
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1/2 cup of orange juice</div>
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Zest and juice from one orange</div>
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1 cup chicken broth</div>
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1/3 cup white vinegar</div>
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1/4 cup soy sauce</div>
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1/4 tsp ground ginger</div>
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1/2 a yellow onion (grated)</div>
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3 cloves garlic</div>
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1 tsp black pepper</div>
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Cornstarch</div>
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Vegetable oil or Canola oil</div>
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1 cup green onions (diced)</div>
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2 celery stalks (diced)</div>
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2 carrots (diced)</div>
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1 cup pineapple (diced)</div>
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*Feeds four people - takes about 1 1/2 hours to make.</div>
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Dice the chicken breasts, and place in a container with a lid.</div>
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In a medium-sized sauce pan, you'll want to combine:</div>
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1/2 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 cup of chicken broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce and the zest/juice of ONE orange.</div>
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1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp black pepper and diced garlic (to the same pan.)</div>
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Put the chicken in the fridge for 30-45 minutes.</div>
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Delicious take-out food... at home.</div>
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When we reached the Aquarium... the kids' eyes (and mine!) were glued to the jellyfish. </div>
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While the kids thought the jellyfish were "fun to watch" - I immediately saw them in a different light.</div>
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Just imagine the jellyfish photos blown up - and inserted in large, white picture frames with matting.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40101040/">(Like these from Ikea.)</a></div>
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Artwork is all around you.</div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Spring is here... even though it doesn't feel like it.</span></b></div>
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Snow + tornadoes + hail + sleet = WHAT IS GOING ON???</div>
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I'm not sure what to wear these days.</div>
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One day it's a winter coat + boots... the next day it's a spring jacket + flip-flops.</div>
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And, if you're looking for a unique way to entertain... look no further than your <b>LAUNDRY ROOM</b>.</div>
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I saw this cool idea last Spring... when I visited my cousin (Melissa) in California.</div>
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She lives with her husband and two kids in Huntington Beach.</div>
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Nearby is this AMAZZZING shopping center called <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart Mix</a>.</div>
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Filled with fruits, veggies and FOOD TRUCKS.</div>
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... and grilled cheese stuffed with BBQ pork.</div>
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All the regular "sit down" tables were taken - so we opted to hang out by the ironing boards.</div>
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Each board was "decorated" with a little plant.</div>
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We had PLENTY of room to stuff our faces.</div>
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get out that ironing board! Borrow one from your grandma! Go to the thrift store!</div>
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<i><b>(I'm sure they have lots of ironing boards for SUPER cheap.)</b></i></div>
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Just make sure you remove the yucky ironing board COVER... unless it's an adorable design!</div>
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