tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18949412283182046642024-02-18T17:36:34.869-08:00 Amy's CasablancaAmy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-7488463837892854812017-08-04T13:35:00.001-07:002017-08-04T13:45:12.731-07:00Curb Appeal<div style="text-align: center;">
Since moving into our home 7 years ago, I had imagined these 4 changes to amp up the curb appeal. </div>
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Here they finally are with the details!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No. 1- A Garage Pergola </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">and No. 2- New (Bigger) Lights</span><br />
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The pergola was done by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bctimbers/photos/pcb.1929490020627867/1929489950627874/?type=3&theater">Burbidge Bros Construction</a> in Clearfield, Utah. They were so great to work with and do fabulous custom work. I had them stain my pergola white so that it matched the house. They also built and installed some corbels in the 3 roof peaks for me. This thing is SOLID - these guys are pros!</div>
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The Lights are from Home Depot - sorry to say, they no longer carry them.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No. 3- New'ish Front Door</span><br />
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I love the look of custom front doors, but I don't love the price. I had seen blogs/articles about cutting and inserting glass into your existing front door, and decided to take the risk! </div>
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I'm so glad I did!!!</div>
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I found the company <a href="http://zabitat.com/">Zabitat.com</a> and was very impressed by their wide selection and options. I ended up going with this 24x50" one for my door (<a href="https://www.zabitat.com/u/odl-clear-low-e-door-glass---6-light---7-8-simulated-divided-light---24-x-50-frame-kit-646sdl-7-8-cl-le">click here</a>). The only problem was the dimensions were not quite long enough (none of the inserts were 52" long). So we couldn't completely cut out the top arched portion of the door, we had to leave a couple inches at the bottom of that recessed arch. Ugh! <br />
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Thankfully I didn't let that deter me, I just figured putting a pretty piece of trim below the window insert would cover up the problem and make the door look even better in the process! (We secured it with screws). </div>
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Hallelujah it worked! </div>
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I used a local handyman (Justin Green 614-596-9041) to do the install for me. It took just 3 hours to get it installed, then I had both sides painted with a fresh new coat of paint.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">No. 4- New House Numbers (Letters!)</span><br />
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I knew I needed something above the single garage door to balance out the pergola. I was excited when I saw this idea on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/AQ5YJFQPmjqwaIZ5_Xfu_POnbkWYpdiXcMD-c_RuOXc_SCzak-t5RkQ/">Pinterest</a>! I ordered my house letters from this company <a href="http://buysignletters.com/">Buysignletters.com</a>. I chose the <span style="background-color: white; color: #212121; font-family: , "segoe ui" , "segoe wp" , "tahoma" , "arial" , sans-serif , serif , "emojifont"; font-size: 15px;">Plastic Letters - Century Bold Condensed Round Face 6'' Height. </span>I ordered the installation pattern as well. You just tape up the pattern first, then you know right where to place all the screws so that everything lines up right! It was a very quick and easy install I was able to do myself.</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-47816382576944218202017-06-20T16:17:00.001-07:002017-08-04T13:19:44.600-07:00Home Office, Re-DONE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is it.......THE LAST ROOM IN MY HOUSE!!!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">bought this steal of a deal </span><a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod3250141&categoryId=cat10180110" style="text-align: left;">hutch from Restoration Hardware</a><span style="text-align: left;">, I painted the desk, added a </span><a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2991029&categoryId=cat5700209" style="text-align: left;">cool light</a><span style="text-align: left;">..... and it's done!</span></div>
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Faux Brass Top Desk - I had heard of "Zinc topped tables" and figured the same effect would work for a Brass top. To get a real brass metal table topper was possible- but very expensive, so I decided to see if I could fake it with paint! I kinda followed <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_12343051_make-table-faux-metal-top.html">this tutorial</a> and just used a gold metallic paint to start with instead of silver. I used some black paint and some brown stain to give it the "aged" look.</div>
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To learn more about the large star map artwork- <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/11/large-scale-artwork.html">click here.</a></div>
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The round stools under the desk were from Target just a few months ago- but it looks like they are no longer available (anywhere!)</div>
The <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod3250141&categoryId=cat10180110">Book Case</a> is actually a "hutch" from Restoration Hardware, we went with the 103" high one in "Antique Grey Oak" (for some reason this is cheaper than the 91" high one! Regularly $4000, on Final Sale for $1500!!!)<br />
Light is the 18" <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2991029&categoryId=cat5700209">double pendant</a> from Restoration Hardware<br />
The <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1690153&categoryId=search">Picture light</a> is also from Restoration Hardware<br />
The majority of the items on the book shelves are from Target. Some exceptions are the trophies, the brass metal basket, and the white wood box with handles, those are from Home Goods. The large golf ball was a thrift store find. The little white and brass Candle sticks are from World Market.<br />
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(built-ins went up and around the door into the master bathroom, the columns were wrapped in trim, and we added a larger baseboard and crown molding)<br />
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The trim work and built-in's were done by Lee Hyland (801-815-1862 He is in the Salt Lake area)</div>
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This is the wallpaper I ordered. I ordered and had it hung by "<a href="http://details-by-others.com/">Details by Others</a>" in Salt Lake. I love the color. It's called "off-white" which makes it sound like it's not even a color (and I was worried it wouldn't look too different from bare white walls!) but it has plenty of color and texture to give a big impact without overtaking a room. It still feels light, airy, and neutral.</div>
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I ordered the two temple architecture pictures off of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NauvooGallery">Etsy.</a><br />
"As for me and my house" <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/a0pnpno50ap2y4i/as%20for%20me.pdf?dl=0">scripture print</a>, the gold frame is from Target.<br />
<a href="http://www.target.com/p/stainless-steel-planter-with-tray-brass-finish-14-smith-hawken-153/-/A-51065482?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Home+Decor+Shopping_Brand&adgroup=SC_Home+Decor&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9029699&gclid=CMD7pK3X6NMCFUVafgod9JsEbg&gclsrc=aw.ds">Brass Planters</a>, <a href="https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Artificial-Flowers-1-Bouquet-Fake-Fern-Leaves-Microlandschaft-House-Artificial-Plant-Wall-for-Home-Decoration-Soft/32806254974.html?spm=2114.01020208.3.349.nFzyOQ&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10152_10065_10151_10130_10068_436_10136_10137_10157_10060_10138_10155_10062_10156_10154_10056_10055_10054_10059_100031_10099_10103_10102_10096_10147_10052_10053_10107_10050_10142_10051_9883_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10178_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10181_10183_10182_10185_10078_10079_10073_10070_10123-9883,searchweb201603_1,ppcSwitch_5_ppcChannel&btsid=91426053-cfb2-4687-99d8-bac0b06e1e0d&algo_expid=e68468b8-0d6a-471a-aa15-b22494dc3e9d-44&algo_pvid=e68468b8-0d6a-471a-aa15-b22494dc3e9d">Fern plants</a>, <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/product/gold+rio+tealight+candleholder+with+wood+base.do?sortby=ourPicksAscend&from=fn">Circle Candle holder</a>,<br />
Twiggy Pillar Candles, small white vase, and architectural corbel from "To Market" in Kaysville<br />
Wood "M" from Home Goods, Wood carved Book ends from Tuesday Morning.<br />
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Sources (click for the link): Lamps- Thrift Store Find, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2015/01/master-bedroom-sitting-area.html">Curtains & Chairs</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/03/master-bedroom-updates.html">Bedding & Nightstands</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/12/my-christmas-gift.html">Chandelier</a>, <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/jute-chenille-herringbone-rug-natural-slate-b945/?pkey=cnatural-rugs">Rug</a>, <a href="https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?type=finalSale&productId=prod1730276&categoryId=cat90071">Tan Bed Shams</a>, <a href="https://www.rejuvenation.com/catalog/products/tolson-drawer-pull/items/c0100-6-in-cp">Cabinet Door Hardware</a><br />
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When we first moved into our home (6 years ago) I had visions for a larger kitchen island. The kitchen had a space designed for a small table, but I didn't want to put a small table in the kitchen that would be right next to our large dining room table. It made more sense to just expand the island. My family expanded this year (we had our 5th boy), so...... </div>
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I went with a "T" shaped countertop (rather than a square) so that the barstools on the sides could easily slide in and not crowd the walkways in my kitchen. </div>
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First, I hired a cabinet guy (<a href="http://www.mckeanwoodworking.com/Pages/default.aspx">McKean Woodworking</a>) to build me a box. The original island stayed (the top part of the "T") </div>
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Next was the countertop. I love the look of marble, but I didn't want the worry and stress that goes along with marble countertops. We decided on Quartz. It is called "Tranquility" by HanStone. I am VERY pleased with the look!!! I looked at other Quartz countertops but the veining had a pattern to it so it didn't look natural. This one had a random veining pattern which I really liked.</div>
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I am loving that my whole family can sit at the bar together! I love that my kids can spread out their homework or coloring books and it doesn't interfere with my cooking space! I love that there is <u>tons</u> of space for a buffet line at my annual family Thanksgiving party! Love, Love, Love it!!!</div>
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Barstools - <a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/allen-stool-with-back-rest/furniture/dining-kitchen/barstools/260729">Ballard Designs </a><br />
Wooden Tray and Glass Terrarium - World Market<br />
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For this trim work project, I wanted to find a new guy to hire. The trim work I had done in the past was done well, but took a long time to complete so I wanted to find someone that could get it done quickly for me. I HIGHLY recommend this guy. He was extremely reliable, detail oriented, worked hard, and got it all done in 3 days! I couldn't have been happier. </div>
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His name is Lee Hyland (801-815-1862). </div>
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If you live in or around the Salt Lake City area then you're in luck :)</div>
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I also had him add a bigger header to all my doors in my hallway, </div>
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The next step was painting, Lee recommended some painters for me that he often works with and they too were fabulous! I requested that they paint it all by hand (I hate the mess that spraying creates) and they accommodated my craziness and did a beautiful job!</div>
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Once it was painted, I had grasscloth wallpaper installed. This is the <a href="http://www.eadeswallpaper.com/shopping/index.php?productID=102538">wallpaper</a> I ordered. I felt comfortable going with "faux" grass cloth since it wasn't at eye level so nobody would notice otherwise (I don't think I would use it if it was eye level?). I used the company <a href="http://details-by-others.com/">Details by Others</a> for the installation.</div>
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Now I'm itchin' to get the last 2 rooms in the house done! Just my bedroom and the office to go!</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-32024809338427256562015-01-20T14:53:00.000-08:002015-01-20T14:53:05.874-08:00The Beginning of the End<div style="text-align: center;">
If you follow my blog I'm sure you have noticed the gradual decrease in posts. The truth is - there is just not that much left to do on my house. The small projects have all been done and the few projects that remain are bigger (aka more expensive) so it takes time to save up to get those ones done. I only expect to post 3 or 4 more times - and that is over the span of the next couple years. I will always keep this blog up and running so that you can refer back to old posts. I have loved doing this blog and so appreciate all the support and kind comments over the years, but this is the beginning of the end :(</div>
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<a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/10/kitchen-update-marble-mosaic-backsplash.html">Kitchen</a> Island countertop upgrade<br />
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<a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/03/master-bedroom-updates.html">The Master bedroom</a> - I plan to do grasscloth wallpaper and wood paneling on the walls along with built-in bookcases framing the door to the bathroom.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/11/large-scale-artwork.html">The Office</a> - Built-in bookcases and wood paneling on the walls<br />
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<a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2012/04/entryway-and-hallway-changes.html">The Foyer</a> - wood paneling on the walls and columns<br />
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Thanks again for staying tuned and encouraging me in this process of making a house <i>my home</i>!<br />
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I finally got seating! I also purchased a new table for between the chairs that had a natural wood tone that ties into the <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/12/my-christmas-gift.html">chandelier</a> in the room. I also decided to change out the curtains for something a little lighter. </div>
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I got plain white Ikea curtains (I bought an extra curtain so I could add length). Since I actually use my curtains for privacy and to block out light in the morning, I also lined them with black-out liner. Then I stenciled them. I didn't bother with using a special kind of paint - just used what I had on hand. I didn't bother with measuring it out either, just "eye-balled" it and they turned out great! It was a quick and easy project!</div>
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The room is still not finished (but it's getting there!) - It could definitely use some warmth. I plan to add grasscloth wallpaper <i>someday</i>.</div>
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<a href="http://www.ballarddesigns.com/rebecca-chair-slipcover-and-frame/furniture/category/living-room/chairs-chaise/279525?redirect=y">Chairs</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/162526391/designer-pillow-cover-lumbar-16-x-16-18?ref=sc_3&plkey=ef5db4f7c340214c3ecd970944418a167c96dd63:162526391&ga_search_query=lumbar+pillow+gray&ga_page=4&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery">Pillows</a>, <a href="http://www.birchlane.com/Birch-Lane-Merrick-Pedestal-Table-BL3677.html">Table</a>, <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80111985/">Curtains</a>, <a href="http://www.cuttingedgestencils.com/wall-stencil-paisley.html">Stencil</a>, <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-brass-bankers-floor-lamp/-/A-14580990">Lamp</a></div>
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For more on the Master Bedroom Click <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/03/master-bedroom-updates.html">Here</a> and <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/12/my-christmas-gift.html">Here</a></div>
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Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-56386183090527790692014-10-30T20:49:00.002-07:002014-10-30T20:50:07.299-07:00Park City Shopping<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This last weekend my husband and I went up to Park City for a getaway. I visited one of my favorite home furniture/decor stores while there - Sticks and Stones. Every time I go in, something cool catches my eye. Here were my 2 favorites this trip:</div>
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This awesome coffee table - someone could definitely dIY it!</div>
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And these GORGEOUS cowhide chevron stools (are you drooling!). </div>
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If I remember right they were about $200 each.</div>
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I would have been very tempted, but I have nowhere to put any of these items - Maybe you do?!</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-3179455996585570772014-10-10T14:21:00.001-07:002014-10-10T14:21:42.902-07:00A couple fun Accessories <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I picked up this gold angel wing bowl at <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nate-berkus-metal-wing-bowl/-/A-15414172#prodSlot=medium_1_8&term=nate+berkus+angel">Target</a> the other day for $25. It's a great addition to my coffee table - I love it!</div>
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I also visited a cute new store on Main Street in Kaysville, Utah - "<a href="http://shoptomarket.blogspot.com/">To Market</a>."</div>
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It has all sorts of cute and unique accessories along with larger pieces of furniture that have been painted and antiqued. I grabbed this Gold Arrow for $23.<br />
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I am still in love with my laminate <a href="http://www.wilsonart.com/commercial/laminates/detail?sku=7949">countertops</a> (when we picked them out we were nervous and thought we might end up replacing them). I am sticking with them- so I got a backsplash that would tie it all together.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOwjAmtBcwWY7L5h0p8D8HO02n6fbP8H_j3MJ1MzZ_BhQG68TidxYVvMR7kCiCfwNUGuAas0n21VpEk-u6GJ9LHf8Uk-c_2B6e7pKDNyi2jK4lStF7DmFMekYHbku7LvBWdI3Og0YR0an/s1600/IMG_0037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOwjAmtBcwWY7L5h0p8D8HO02n6fbP8H_j3MJ1MzZ_BhQG68TidxYVvMR7kCiCfwNUGuAas0n21VpEk-u6GJ9LHf8Uk-c_2B6e7pKDNyi2jK4lStF7DmFMekYHbku7LvBWdI3Og0YR0an/s1600/IMG_0037.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a></div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Rather than just continuing the "backslash line" on this wall I decided to take it all the way up to the ceiling. It didn't require much tile to go to the top but now gives the illusions that there is a full wall of tile behind the cabinets (which I like!).</span></div>
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After doing much searching and debating I went with this tile: <a href="http://www.thebuilderdepot.com/cavenato1x2polished.html">Venato Carrera Polished 1x2" brick</a> Marble tile from the <a href="http://www.thebuilderdepot.com/">Builder Depot</a>. I liked this brighter white tile compared to their "grayer" Bianco line. I also liked the quality of this tile over what I found on Amazon and from Home Depot.</div>
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If you are in the market for marble tile - this is a great quality product for a great price!</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-24653239227638773372014-09-17T13:02:00.000-07:002014-09-17T13:02:05.627-07:00Backyard Before and After<div style="text-align: center;">
I realized the only pictures I have posted of our backyard are from when we first moved in and installed the yard. By now everything has grown in quite a bit and looks a little different. So here is an update!</div>
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One of the biggest changes (besides all the growth of our plants) is the addition of quite a few homes now behind us!</div>
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We have loved this fire pit patio area, the backside allowed us to retain dirt and create a hill which our kids enjoy too.</div>
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We hired a <a href="http://deseretlanddesign.com/">landscape architect</a> to help us in drawing up the plans and it was very helpful! Back when we did it, it was around $300 and we were left with beautiful plans (that we had input on) that we then gave out copies to landscapers to get their bids- or you could use the plans to guide you as you "do it yourself". It made for a very smooth process and I'm very glad we did it that way!</div>
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I got <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Navy-Herringbone-Corded-Indoor-Outdoor-Square-Pillows-Set-of-2/8585150/product.html">pillows</a>, an <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Safavieh-Grey-Bone-Indoor-Outdoor-Rug/7401903/product.html">outdoor rug</a>, and my cube ottomans <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/0360490/premier-prints-manchester-premier-navy">covered</a> so the deck is looking a lot more inviting.</div>
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The cubes were $10 a piece at a thrift store. After covering them in fabric (it took 4 yards) I sprayed them with a fabric protector from Jo-Ann's to make them "outdoor proof." To attach the fabric I simply stapled it on the underneath and on the inside (the tops come off so I could easily access the inside).</div>
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Back in May I mentioned in <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/05/living-room-re-done.html">This Post</a> that I wanted a Fiddle Leaf fig for my corner basket. I FINALLY found one that was a good size for a GREAT price!!! </div>
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I have waited and watched Home Depot and Lowe's for <u>months</u> now and finally gave up on them ever getting in a well priced large fig tree (I have seen online that people in other states have been able to find some great ones there - but no luck for me). I knew that Ikea and Walmart have some for just $13 but from what I have seen most seem to be under 2ft. tall and I knew this spot needed one a little taller. Back in June I decided to try a local nursery (J&J) but when I went, all I saw was a very large tree priced for around $400!!!! I didn't investigate any further and left. Today I was feeling desperate and decided to try J&J's again- I'm so glad I did! They had quite a few fiddle figs this size and even had a VERY large one for just $95 (I was tempted but thought I won't feel too bad if I kill a $17 plant- but I'd be pretty sad if I kill a $95 one).</div>
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I Love it! I'm so Happy this room is REALLY done now!</div>
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I've read up on the care and think I can handle it - fingers crossed!</div>
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Because I wasn't having any luck, a few months ago I seriously debated getting a fake tree (Kirsten put together a great <a href="http://6thstreetdesignschool.blogspot.com/2014/05/faux-fiddle-leaf-fig-trees.html">round-up on her blog</a> of fake figs). In the end though I'm so glad I got a real one and you can't beat the price!</div>
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I have wanted this outdoor sectional from <a href="http://www.worldmarket.com/product/solano-all-weather-wicker-sectional-arm-chair.do?&refType=&from=Search">World Market</a> for a few years and finally got it!</div>
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Every July it goes on sale for 1/2 price - but when it does it sells out FAST! You can usually always get the corner chairs online but the slipper chair pieces sell out online and then your only option is to pick one up at a store. The last 2 years the slipper chairs were already gone in stores when I called, this year I got lucky!</div>
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Overall I am very impressed with the quality and look of this sectional (you can't beat it for the price!). The seat cushions aren't as thick as some but they are good and I have enjoyed kicking my feet up and reading a book outside while watching my kids play.</div>
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For more info on how I hooked them up to automatic sprinklers - <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/05/hooking-up-automatic-sprinklers-for.html">Click Here</a> -</div>
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The other pots I hooked up are doing well also :)</div>
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I LOOOOOVE this time of year when my garden is producing too.</div>
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I thought I would share some of my favorite new recipes using items from my garden:</div>
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<a href="http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Aunt-Normas-Rhubarb-Muffins/">Rhubarb Muffins</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2011/09/summer-peach-and-balsamic-pizza.html">Peach Pizza</a> (okay so I don't have peaches quite yet on my tree - but they are in season at stores now!)</div>
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<a href="http://www.gfinthecity.com/2010/08/simple-summer-squash.html">Yellow Squash and Goat Cheese </a>(such a yummy combo! This can also make a great meal if you just add pasta)</div>
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My sister was at the DI recently (a local thrift store) and spotted this lovely chair for just $15. </div>
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She texted me a picture and asked if I wanted it- um YES!!!!</div>
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I was looking for this type of chair for my kitchen desk area (and thankfully had mentioned it to my sister).</div>
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I chose a grey and white wool tweed fabric I found at Hancock Fabrics and used almost 4 yards. I have "reupholstered" a few chairs before and followed the same easy procedure (<a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/04/quick-and-easy-upholstery.html">click here</a> to see the easy way!). </div>
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The only difference is that this chair had tufting! I saved this area for last. My secret weapon was a hot glue gun. First, using staples, I secured a large piece of fabric on the underside at the back of the bottom of the chair. Then I wrapped the fabric up the back, over the top, and down the frontside of the chair. <u><i>Before</i></u> attaching the front side with staples, I simply stuck blobs of glue on the top row of buttons, then worked the fabric in and around the buttons. For the next row, lift up the fabric and put glue on the next row of buttons, then put the fabric back down and push in place, repeat, repeat, repeat.</div>
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Once the buttons were all glued in place, I secured everything with staples. </div>
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It basically worked and when I was done it looked great! </div>
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It looks like there are fabric tufted buttons - even though there aren't. </div>
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1)Fabric on top of leather is slippery - covering <u>fabric</u> chairs with <u>fabric</u> keeps things in place a lot better and is a little easier to do!</div>
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2) A thick wool tweed fabric was a good choice for working with hot glue. Some fabrics would be too thin and might discolor where the glue is.</div>
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3) hot glue when dried easily pulls off of leather - DUH! I should have known that! Maybe "super glue" would have worked better? After some of the glued fabric came loose I just had to reinforce it with more staples - I might have to resort to actually using a long upholstery needle and thread to hold the fabric down and in place (which shouldn't be too hard).</div>
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Anyway things are holding up for now and I am enjoying the new look!</div>
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Once the chair was finished, I hot glued a small white ribbon to the front of the chair for an added detail.</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-76334730246724342152014-06-16T12:17:00.000-07:002014-06-16T12:17:29.753-07:00Foot Stool<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Although I proclaimed my <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/05/living-room-re-done.html">Living Room</a> was Finished, </div>
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I hoped to one day find a cute little footstool that would help me kick my feet up once in a while when relaxing in a chair.</div>
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I found it! Home Goods for just $30. </div>
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It was just a leeetle to short. I loved the look of it "as is" and really debated about changing it.....</div>
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but of course I changed it!</div>
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I already had the foam on hand, just cut it to size.</div>
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I then found some "faux" leather at Hobby Lobby, a 1/2 yard was on sale for just $7.</div>
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I did have to cut the fabric length in half then sew it together to give me more width.</div>
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First just cut up the diagonal, careful not to cut too much.</div>
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Then I folded the fabric under for a nice edge and worked it down and around the legs. Then turned the stool upside down and stapled the corners in place.</div>
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All Done!</div>
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Honestly - I'm not sure that I like it better than the original look, but it is a little higher and the change only cost $7!</div>
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I like that it's size makes it able to tuck nicely out of the way when not in use.</div>
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<br />Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-17794474649977742602014-06-15T20:55:00.000-07:002014-06-15T20:55:42.841-07:00Happy Father's Day<br />
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For gifts this year I used the "<a href="http://www.waterlogueapp.com/">Waterlogue" app</a> and made "water color" pictures </div>
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out of some favorite photos for my Father and Father-in-law. </div>
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The app is only $3 and can change any photo into a "watercolor" picture. </div>
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but it looks PRICELESS!</div>
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All my in-law's grandkids at the beach.</div>
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It works well as a gift for birthdays, Christmas, Father's or Mother's day.</div>
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You could give someone a watercolor picture of their home.....</div>
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Or you can make great watercolor photos for fun trip souvenirs ....</div>
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Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-81612070380181550462014-06-10T14:44:00.000-07:002014-06-10T14:44:26.946-07:00Shelfies........Pictures of my Laundry room Shelves!<div style="text-align: center;">
On a recent trip to Home Depot, I found something that they must have recently started carrying </div>
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Corbels! And these were just $11.50 a piece! </div>
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They have a few different styles (some are pretty beefy and ornate and run almost $50 a piece).</div>
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They come unfinished. For mine I just used wax and a tiny bit of stain and rubbed them all over. Easy!</div>
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I chose to hang them on the middle shelf - why? I don't know! The top would have probably been cute too. To attach them I held them in place while my husband simply drilled down into them from the top shelf - we knew we'd never see the screws or holes on that top shelf.</div>
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*For more info on the Laundry Room <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/11/laundry-room-reveal.html">Click Here</a></div>
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The hose is up off the ground - hooray!</div>
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I "pinned" <a href="http://www.maillardvillemanor.com/2012/09/hose-holder.html">this project</a> a couple years ago and finally got around to doing it.</div>
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It was an easy project and I love the way it looks. The downside - apparently when Ashli from the "<a href="http://www.maillardvillemanor.com/2012/09/hose-holder.html">mini Manor</a>" blog did the project (way back in 2012) the cost was under $20. Apparently times have changed quite a bit in the last 2 years because it now costs just under $50 (ouch). I'm wishing that I had done it as soon as I had "pinned" it- Darn Procrastination!</div>
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At least I did have a $10 off a $50 purchase coupon (it was a Lowes coupon that I used at Home Depot - did you know they accept Lowes coupons?) :)</div>
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For Mothers Day this year I was in charge of a meeting at <a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng">my church</a> for all the Women and Mothers. Because it was a "special occasion" I wanted it to look special. Since there is already a chalkboard in the room I wanted to do some fancy Chalkboard Lettering on it (since it is all the rage right now!).</div>
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Problem was I am not an artist that can free hand, and I don't have an overhead projector.....</div>
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After doing some searching on the internet I found out you can create a document with whatever you want on it, print it out, rub the back of it with some chalk, then put the poster up on the chalkboard and trace with a pencil. When you remove the poster you have an outline that you can then fill in. </div>
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It worked like a charm!</div>
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So I thought I would share the document I made ....</div>
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It is a quote from a Hymn "<a href="http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1146&sid=19480155">As Sisters in Zion</a>."</div>
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I created the document using Picmonkey (to get your wording to curve you have to type your word 1 or 2 letters at a time and rotate each of the letters to create the curve).</div>
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Then I took the file to Staples and printed it off (roughly 4ft.x4ft.)</div>
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I rubbed the back with chalk but found it was actually not necessary. Just tracing the letters with a pencil left an outline on the chalkboard that we then filled in with chalk.</div>
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I had a couple friends helping me so it went pretty fast and ended up looking great!</div>
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My Husband and I just celebrated our 14th anniversary in New York this past weekend.</div>
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We had a great time and I thought I'd share our tips and tricks!</div>
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<u>Do</u>: The free Staten Island Ferry to see the Statue of Liberty - no need to go to Liberty Island, (unless you don't mind paying money for it and standing in long lines).</div>
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<u>Don't</u> use a "city bike" rent from another company. The city bikes can only be checked out for 30min intervals and that is not enough time to enjoy yourself!</div>
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<u>Do</u>: the Top of the Rock observation deck (some people choose this instead of Empire because it is cheaper and the lines aren't bad- plus it gives a great view of the Empire state building). We chose to do both and did Empire State at night. Thanks to a good tip we went at Midnight and avoided <u>all</u> the lines (no need to buy the express pass).</div>
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<u>Do</u>: get a 7day Subway pass, it's cheap and get's you everywhere you need to go.</div>
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<u>Don't</u>: use a taxi, there's just no need!</div>
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<u>Do:</u> Stay in Manhattan - it's where you will spend all your time anyway! It can be noisy (even in the quieter areas of town) but we found that keeping our room's fan running all night drowned out the noise perfectly :) Not energy efficient, I know - sorry!</div>
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<b>Katz Deli</b> - for the pastrami sandwich </div>
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<b>Vanessa's Dumpling House </b>in Chinatown (we got the 10 dumpling sampler for $5.00, and 4 fried dumplings for $1 and they were incredible!!!)</div>
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<b>The Shake Shack</b> in Madison Square Garden (they have a few locations but this one is the most scenic by far). I loved their SmokeShack burger with chopped cherry pepper and for memorial weekend they were featuring a pecan pie concrete that was divine!</div>
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<b>Lil Frankie's Pizza</b>- there are lots of great pizza places to choose from, so it was hard to narrow it down but this is the one we tried (we can't imagine anything being better than this place). The pizza was exactly like what we had in Italy. Plus it was open late (not a lot of restaurants were open late surprisingly).</div>
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<b>Waffles and Dinges Cart - </b>they have a few trucks around Manhattan. We had their Belgian waffle with strawberries and whip cream for breakfast two days in a row! We liked the truck at Grand Army Plaza at the corner of Central Park - after picking up the waffle it was nice to cross the street and eat it in the park!</div>
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Amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/06336078525508738374noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1894941228318204664.post-23241413849396669002014-05-14T13:54:00.001-07:002014-09-02T16:19:35.473-07:00Living Room Re-DONE!!!!<br />
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I added the final finishing touches - </div>
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here they are!</div>
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Gold Honeycomb Lamps- I got them at Target on Clearance, $37 for base and $17 for shade</div>
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Black side table- repurposed from my Master Bedroom</div>
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Old Brass Piano Lamp between the chairs -$28 from a random small store in Midway, Ut</div>
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Ottoman - DownEast Home $200</div>
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Grey and White Geometric Throw on top- $20 from <a href="http://www.target.com/p/threshold-geometric-throw/-/A-14982098">Target</a></div>
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I keep collecting free old books from the ReStore in Salt Lake for my fireplace shelves.</div>
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There is only ONE last piece I am missing........</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I want a Fiddle Leaf Fig tree to go in my corner basket!!!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">(the basket's from Marshalls on Clearance for $15).</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I go to home depot constantly hoping to find a large one, but all I have ever seen are 10" ones and although they are a great price, I think it will take 2 or 3 years to get to be the size I want. I don't have that much confidence that I will be able to keep it alive for that long!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">*UPDATE: I got my Fiddle Fig! <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/09/my-new-baby-fiddle-leaf-fig-tree.html">Click Here</a> to see.</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">For more info on different aspects of the room click on the links:</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/01/new-sofa.html">Couch</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/03/living-room-chairs.html">Chairs</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2013/09/im-sucker-for-sale.html">Striped Chair</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/04/pillow-trim.html">Pillows</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/03/the-next-best-thing.html">Spindle Bench</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/03/the-next-piece-of-living-room-puzzle.html">Coffee Table</a>, </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2011/02/console-table-treasures.html">Sofa Table</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2012/04/living-room-transformation.html">Fireplace</a>, <a href="http://www.amyscasablanca.com/2014/02/the-latest-in-living-room.html">Curtains and Rug</a></span></div>
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and just so you remember here's what it used to look like :)</div>
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Now that I have pots I needed a way to figure out how to get them watered - automatically- I'm not about to water by hand! I tried it last year with my window box and it was a bit of a pain whenever we left out of town. Initially I thought I might have to hire someone to do this for me - since I have no experience with this sort of thing (and my husband works too much to have <u>time</u> for this sort of thing) but after talking to the sprinkler guy at home depot I knew I could do it myself. Less than $25 and a few hours later I now have water automatically running to my pots!!!</div>
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I'm so proud and happy - I just had to share!</div>
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At the side of my house is my garden (all ready for plants soon :) </div>
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When it was installed, I had my landscapers run water to my pots. So I knew it was possible, but I also knew it involved a little black tube to run to wherever the pots are. The tubing was easy to hide under the rocks in my garden but I didn't really want black tubing running along the front of my white house from pot to pot to pot! Then it hit me - I could run it along the INSIDE of the garage door where it would be hidden. I was so excited I immediately headed to Home Depot and got the parts.</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">First Step: choose the closest sprinkler to run your tubing from, screw off the sprinkler head, attach the drip system head attachment, then screw your sprinkler head back on. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">Next attach 1/4" tubing (it comes in 50 or 100ft lengths) to the drip system head attachment and run it to your pot. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">My closest sprinkler was a sprayer in my garden box so that's where the tubing began</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: start;">I ran my tubing under the dirt in my garden box, out the side of the garden box, down under the rocks, over to the house, then wedged it under the flashing at the base of my bricks.</span></div>
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I was able to wedge it under the flashing all the way down the side of the garage - woo hoo, totally hidden! Finally I made it to my pot! Because I wasn't stopping here, I had to cut the line, put in a 1/4 in. Barbed Tee<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpdNm0KBR7TGTyADoyFQfLAN3bfgJEEZySBca8VVJ13jNImh5sESk0KXn88BueresyLoRODLdw6a6cVq0YSXVu_sQSAwnM1wvcj_BmJZXIKqjVd5PZE1-isW2y1V0lXIzfMNNzqv74Shyphenhyphen/s1600/IMG_9444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpdNm0KBR7TGTyADoyFQfLAN3bfgJEEZySBca8VVJ13jNImh5sESk0KXn88BueresyLoRODLdw6a6cVq0YSXVu_sQSAwnM1wvcj_BmJZXIKqjVd5PZE1-isW2y1V0lXIzfMNNzqv74Shyphenhyphen/s1600/IMG_9444.JPG" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
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You will also attach tubing to the other end of the "T" to run into your pot.</div>
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To the end of the tube inside your pot attach one of these adjustable micro sprayers, they come in a pack of 3.</div>
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once you attach the sprayer to your tubing the spike sticks in the soil and waters your plant like so.......</div>
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To continue the line into the garage just make sure you secure it at the very base, so the garage door still closes. Check to see if your garage door closes ok - if it smashes the tubing you will need to notch out the inside bottom corner piece of the baseboard and run the tubing under that so it's "protected" from the garage door. One of my garage doors closed without smashing the tube, the other garage door smashed it so I notched out that side using a small hand saw and drill.</div>
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Once inside the garage I ran it up, then over, back down the other side, and out the base to the next pot. Just make sure to secure it and keep it out of the way of the garage door hardware! I used a two-pronged nail (looks like a heavy duty staple, the kind electricians use to run wiring along studs before drywalling ) and hammered the tubing in place. </div>
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Finally the last pot had water and I was done! At least until I started hooking up my window box to have sprayers now too :)</div>
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At Tai Pan Trading (locations in Utah, Idaho, and California) </div>
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all these cement looking planters are 40% off. They come in various shapes and sizes.</div>
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I snagged the last of these ones (regularly $70, sale price $40) for in front of my garage - I wanted black planters so a can of spray paint was all that was required :) They are Final Sale - no returns.</div>
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What I didn't realize, until my sister went to the store a couple days later, is that there was a whole different display of white containers that are an even better deal!</div>
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All of these are $20- no matter what size you pick!!! Some are <u><b>4ft. tall</b></u> and still just $20!!</div>
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And we already know they spray paint up great - any color you want.</div>
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(When you enter the clearfield store just turn right and you'll see the display of white ones).</div>
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They didn't have any of the Urn shape that I bought in white </div>
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(which is good because I would have been so mad!).</div>
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I drove back today and decided to get one of these tall ones for my porch, for $20 I couldn't pass that up.</div>
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And it gets better - today when I went in they were running a deal, if you buy a $50 gift card, they'll give you a $10 gift card free. Just buy the gift card when you first go in the store, then it's good to use 10min. later on your purchase. So I bought my $20 container with my free $10 gift card (I'm sure the remaining balance on the $50 gift card will get used no problem!).</div>
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I'll post the final pictures when I get plants in them!</div>
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