Giveaway: Roman Numerals print & Custom Reclaimed Wood Frame!

I am <i>so</i> excited for today's giveaway! If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably remember my huge <span id="goog_1531928101"></span><a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-rustic-giveaway.html">custom chalkboard</a><span id="goog_1531928102"></span> hanging in the kitchen...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgst3h7YF1W0LJbXHABBpuEsU49rKoiDu0Yk8BTS5xzDbFkPyHT9vlngN-YoGG3XydMPRzAhrs_e95ypf0o2TxdLdECViIrDeHec-DgajvDOmP2lndsYWEbTWK6N-S_DdvCz-jIcKu9fBnM/s1600/IMG_2921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgst3h7YF1W0LJbXHABBpuEsU49rKoiDu0Yk8BTS5xzDbFkPyHT9vlngN-YoGG3XydMPRzAhrs_e95ypf0o2TxdLdECViIrDeHec-DgajvDOmP2lndsYWEbTWK6N-S_DdvCz-jIcKu9fBnM/s1600/IMG_2921.jpg" /></a></div><br />And you may remember it was built by the super talented LZ at <a href="http://www.thesummeryumbrella.com/">The Summery Umbrella</a>. LZ was the first person I thought of when I wanted a custom frame made for my new <a href="http://www.jennasuedesign.com/roman-numerals/">Roman Numerals print.</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnlj4NcVqhcfgJd0x5Rk-d1blmEArv8CVdX0UjC4lEAAKBJo5hvGtc7M0geuU821lGPRHiYdunVPeTwW34iC2v_dLsJp3tCKeKh7RGFFox5o105pc0RBc2Ea1G8WB93wZEijNLanYCSdq/s1600/Photo1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBnlj4NcVqhcfgJd0x5Rk-d1blmEArv8CVdX0UjC4lEAAKBJo5hvGtc7M0geuU821lGPRHiYdunVPeTwW34iC2v_dLsJp3tCKeKh7RGFFox5o105pc0RBc2Ea1G8WB93wZEijNLanYCSdq/s1600/Photo1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The print is a sizable 20x28" and it reads November 25, 2013 which is the date we closed on this house (almost a year ago, crazy!) I love the subtle representation of the date—and the fact that it's a little cryptic. A fun conversation piece while adding a little drama to the space.<br /><br />And that frame... I've never loved a frame so much. LZ was so great to work with when I told her my vision, she completely nailed it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-DZO09twHWHVA1dxAyZQsVIZyZeRbJtpYRg_mDdhserLRNQo6C0EW_qm6VbIGHCF2VmHN5AMBV9sdea_QnIrU9Nqxd91MJ79Wp56mzmTotiS4b3liJ5mcm__n6Cu6lUXA3W6URh57aY/s1600/IMG_5175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-DZO09twHWHVA1dxAyZQsVIZyZeRbJtpYRg_mDdhserLRNQo6C0EW_qm6VbIGHCF2VmHN5AMBV9sdea_QnIrU9Nqxd91MJ79Wp56mzmTotiS4b3liJ5mcm__n6Cu6lUXA3W6URh57aY/s1600/IMG_5175.jpg" /></a></div><br />Bonus—it's also super lightweight and can easily be moved around and re-styled (which will happen a lot, I'm sure!)<br /><br />I knew one of you would fall in love with this just as much as I did, so we've teamed up to offer a lucky reader one of their own!<br /><br />The print will be personally designed for you, customized to suit your needs... you choose your own date, colors, size, and optional text:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtaOJgLGOu-HbJsCx1i5FPD4yZtRGX8I75WQ7lNBu7RaLIRnmhlgXeWLE0qL_VCdL7Vjo2QIV2O0I-oZe3ZrGukhEAqQh5E9wOllducl7Ujpf0SFi36h8bNbQPSDyzBBCInWXbSr-GBP/s1600/RomanNumeralsEblast.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNGtaOJgLGOu-HbJsCx1i5FPD4yZtRGX8I75WQ7lNBu7RaLIRnmhlgXeWLE0qL_VCdL7Vjo2QIV2O0I-oZe3ZrGukhEAqQh5E9wOllducl7Ujpf0SFi36h8bNbQPSDyzBBCInWXbSr-GBP/s1600/RomanNumeralsEblast.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And the frame can be customized too! Choose from any color your heart desires...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQcNRGFidVPsXpKzYBZu2W7lGpG4cBzq1rnElvg3JGaD0c_fVXEPUt7D-vww51_o_MRxXuhEgaJI3OSF0ySsX_M2XujwyS0nqJhk00LPPnJbiCa0KegnYp-Z5T2APz2KccJLWMO0Zd5aP/s1600/il_fullxfull.656057119_1ayh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHQcNRGFidVPsXpKzYBZu2W7lGpG4cBzq1rnElvg3JGaD0c_fVXEPUt7D-vww51_o_MRxXuhEgaJI3OSF0ySsX_M2XujwyS0nqJhk00LPPnJbiCa0KegnYp-Z5T2APz2KccJLWMO0Zd5aP/s1600/il_fullxfull.656057119_1ayh.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I went with Natural, but the colored wood could be fun as well!<br /><br />Here's the giveaway details:<br /><br /><b>Prize:</b> (1) Personalized Roman Numerals Print, in any custom size up to 20x28", (1) Customized Reclaimed Wood Frame (to fit the print). The print will be framed, carefully packaged and shipped to your door, ready to display!<br /><br /><b>How to Enter: </b><br /><br />Using the Rafflecopter widget below,<br />1) "Like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jennasuedesign">Jenna Sue Design Co.</a> on Facebook<br />2) "Like" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thesummeryumbrella">The Summery Umbrella</a> on Facebook<br />3) Leave a comment on this post with a significant date you'd love to display in your home<br /><br />The contest will end exactly one week from today—Tuesday October 14th, and the winner will be announced then. <br /><br />In the meantime, be sure to check out more photos and personalization options for my <a href="http://www.jennasuedesign.com/roman-numerals/">Roman Numerals print</a>, and lots of amazing reclaimed wood finds from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/thesummeryumbrella">The Summery Umbrella</a>!<br /><br /><br /><a class="rafl" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/604dd7f13/" id="rc-604dd7f13" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//widget.rafflecopter.com/load.js"></script><br /><br />Good luck! Be back in a few more days with another living room update :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br />

Giveaway: Roman Numerals print & Custom Reclaimed Wood Frame!

I am so excited for today's giveaway! If you've been following this blog for a while, you probably remember my huge custom chalkboa...

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Living Room Updates: A DIY reclaimed wood coat rack

Monday mornings are most people's least favorite time of the week... but to me, they're inspiring and full of potential. I'm usually still riding the high from finishing the past weekend's project—in this case, a weathered wood coat rack:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uIpzcK20IilEW5gTOdvjBY8ed8To_mxCxsYkvzIjfDQt9BFngRTjAguhkyv6SrQwQCM1Rkzw7NNTABztZPsdsW6RswVGyON68FF9OXaU2EQSXfdk2BPHHa1osZdNEV9EAOn1VfjNAzYN/s1600/IMG_5176-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4uIpzcK20IilEW5gTOdvjBY8ed8To_mxCxsYkvzIjfDQt9BFngRTjAguhkyv6SrQwQCM1Rkzw7NNTABztZPsdsW6RswVGyON68FF9OXaU2EQSXfdk2BPHHa1osZdNEV9EAOn1VfjNAzYN/s1600/IMG_5176-2.jpg" /></a></div><br />This project stemmed from an "A-ha!" moment when contemplating what to do with this big empty wall...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsAW1USY5GKbMGyOQF4mvZyITzeqpDTaaeH0fWRlGnIJjrqNzCyyo9jeQ6gv8RLMcUrYlFcDJ3WH4JKmlNb4DJOQkbpXr6sxuh1HDCXGbUGhj0-rMiq62fllcNh8n4I-v15mWZbmm6Q1C/s1600/IMG_4988.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOsAW1USY5GKbMGyOQF4mvZyITzeqpDTaaeH0fWRlGnIJjrqNzCyyo9jeQ6gv8RLMcUrYlFcDJ3WH4JKmlNb4DJOQkbpXr6sxuh1HDCXGbUGhj0-rMiq62fllcNh8n4I-v15mWZbmm6Q1C/s1600/IMG_4988.jpg" /></a></div><br />It was simple, easy, inexpensive, and can be used for both function and seasonal decor. The perfect solution!<br /><br />You've probably seen plenty of reclaimed boards with coat hooks on pinterest/blogland, so it's nothing new here—the only problem is, I had no reclaimed board. I could have ran to the local lumber yard to find one, but I decided to skip the hassle and make it work with a 1x6 I had leftover from a bent beam in our <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/08/master-makeover-reveal.html">master bedroom</a>:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8Z0fHSw4R-Crj8jpBrEMCpeoXhT6ZoXfqclt1skYo_g-bwU_nPQSdF6q4kxrwlA3odxTKVVexXxBQGtme-0dzsTLJ1TiT_bfu9m5WyCQq1TALHsQZg7V709jmjCDQszLTUmwLRrXAQrB/s1600/IMG_5061.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR8Z0fHSw4R-Crj8jpBrEMCpeoXhT6ZoXfqclt1skYo_g-bwU_nPQSdF6q4kxrwlA3odxTKVVexXxBQGtme-0dzsTLJ1TiT_bfu9m5WyCQq1TALHsQZg7V709jmjCDQszLTUmwLRrXAQrB/s1600/IMG_5061.jpg" /></a></div><br />I wanted to go beyond my usual denting/scratching on the surface method, though, and make this thing more realistic. So I took a hack saw and started working at the edges...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Y1KnQn8ef51_I4ODJLO_TOFkUkVnctLgIb_XbxGzZGKJcKOW8fxYNr7XeB6hvZyD0rNQigK_cQSbGNjLwFm0_IGahstqplP-fg5Js1sSi-mNfWbJohdhRGWBHaRJha0MFdtFh2MlX5Or/s1600/IMG_5063.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Y1KnQn8ef51_I4ODJLO_TOFkUkVnctLgIb_XbxGzZGKJcKOW8fxYNr7XeB6hvZyD0rNQigK_cQSbGNjLwFm0_IGahstqplP-fg5Js1sSi-mNfWbJohdhRGWBHaRJha0MFdtFh2MlX5Or/s1600/IMG_5063.jpg" /></a></div><br />Progress...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvpoZsNYYVIIzizhgFwPf81LtymHHR59NO2fhsYOzQow4WjwTbPE-1xrm4_VZr9EMVmUZcgt8_GzZqYUvPZ2GF3QShJ5lFmoIaTzhzDe7Yl2YtY8Kjin_JhHzQoSiC7MmOPx0KyM3gO3h/s1600/IMG_5064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBvpoZsNYYVIIzizhgFwPf81LtymHHR59NO2fhsYOzQow4WjwTbPE-1xrm4_VZr9EMVmUZcgt8_GzZqYUvPZ2GF3QShJ5lFmoIaTzhzDe7Yl2YtY8Kjin_JhHzQoSiC7MmOPx0KyM3gO3h/s1600/IMG_5064.jpg" /></a></div><br /> It was getting there, but taking forever.  Time to break out the power tools.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9vtrj5SJz6s3R7tJ9vObhNsIYSyCxjoYOcaa8J3k-rQ_2LL-9FFPjCOAlNRy20QYfLKg16E8iVxXBk8uZup5G5PfkZzuEvkxU5JUPuquaXidOx5Fp9ei4fBzuX68jxhyphenhyphenqO9p40bzKuBJ/s1600/IMG_5066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-9vtrj5SJz6s3R7tJ9vObhNsIYSyCxjoYOcaa8J3k-rQ_2LL-9FFPjCOAlNRy20QYfLKg16E8iVxXBk8uZup5G5PfkZzuEvkxU5JUPuquaXidOx5Fp9ei4fBzuX68jxhyphenhyphenqO9p40bzKuBJ/s1600/IMG_5066.jpg" /></a></div><br />The jigsaw quickly sliced through the wood—just a minute on each side was all it took. After it was roughed up enough, I finished it off with a couple more sharp tools.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedidREcD0Bwtcf3Axx2k5E3r-EsB2kIT4EG3Si8hi8lnkPcuQMDnA4xajrmj_xiDoWid9xeTX3pmFnwmPJNwIjLFyAnti_wQF6Agq0Jg9DnGsLBx66OWjOMIP05AZXpmPFIXF-LQT8kQh/s1600/IMG_5067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhedidREcD0Bwtcf3Axx2k5E3r-EsB2kIT4EG3Si8hi8lnkPcuQMDnA4xajrmj_xiDoWid9xeTX3pmFnwmPJNwIjLFyAnti_wQF6Agq0Jg9DnGsLBx66OWjOMIP05AZXpmPFIXF-LQT8kQh/s1600/IMG_5067.jpg" /></a></div><br />Once it was sufficiently weathered, I used my mouse sander to smooth out all of the rough edges.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi327S77whgmcb8LZrw5OnQN56i6sS1UfBYPHr6fWgW2Y8VZfsEyAl1RDNzcvyGN0Z3LE5RGpvX-2-Rqa0itVCGL4J3qhsjBSt7ZpwfOAv8iotYYXVKCkIYadeYXpZ3e4qRr9tLvqDgj6_d/s1600/IMG_5068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi327S77whgmcb8LZrw5OnQN56i6sS1UfBYPHr6fWgW2Y8VZfsEyAl1RDNzcvyGN0Z3LE5RGpvX-2-Rqa0itVCGL4J3qhsjBSt7ZpwfOAv8iotYYXVKCkIYadeYXpZ3e4qRr9tLvqDgj6_d/s1600/IMG_5068.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then I gave it a coat of stain (Minwax's dark walnut) and let it soak in for a while (the longer the better!)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfyuCut48BmoSg4jVL5GF68_8w8gmblFoQZWE4lqs9QceiENrvsAJjKdYvXI5S3vYEt5JoWlcTTgjTdkaSgHa6s4VpYa7k-bHsAzRBcqtm-7baSVN18KDtu6TkRkuBUHwn1y0-zSAk3r0/s1600/IMG_5070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglfyuCut48BmoSg4jVL5GF68_8w8gmblFoQZWE4lqs9QceiENrvsAJjKdYvXI5S3vYEt5JoWlcTTgjTdkaSgHa6s4VpYa7k-bHsAzRBcqtm-7baSVN18KDtu6TkRkuBUHwn1y0-zSAk3r0/s1600/IMG_5070.jpg" /></a></div><br />Finally, I hit it with the sander again, added coat hooks, and here it is:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnH9Yxr-X8efybBf2-E7B-OOK6lm171xp3Yq9L9WjoXPb4CI3yw9WtzkxZppjd0H2mwL57Cpr7mt-tza5tvfHHzdp8hqFIZGmf2EPjDLu_xSp9lQ90IFKLQhlUnC1rJgyEdyiCf6l3cGP/s1600/IMG_5174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimnH9Yxr-X8efybBf2-E7B-OOK6lm171xp3Yq9L9WjoXPb4CI3yw9WtzkxZppjd0H2mwL57Cpr7mt-tza5tvfHHzdp8hqFIZGmf2EPjDLu_xSp9lQ90IFKLQhlUnC1rJgyEdyiCf6l3cGP/s1600/IMG_5174.jpg" /></a></div><br />I also made a few adjustments to the back wall, like the addition of a new customizable Roman Numerals print which will be available in <a href="http://jennasuedesign.com/">the shop</a> tomorrow:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-DZO09twHWHVA1dxAyZQsVIZyZeRbJtpYRg_mDdhserLRNQo6C0EW_qm6VbIGHCF2VmHN5AMBV9sdea_QnIrU9Nqxd91MJ79Wp56mzmTotiS4b3liJ5mcm__n6Cu6lUXA3W6URh57aY/s1600/IMG_5175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUs-DZO09twHWHVA1dxAyZQsVIZyZeRbJtpYRg_mDdhserLRNQo6C0EW_qm6VbIGHCF2VmHN5AMBV9sdea_QnIrU9Nqxd91MJ79Wp56mzmTotiS4b3liJ5mcm__n6Cu6lUXA3W6URh57aY/s1600/IMG_5175.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>The date I chose has a lot of significance... it's the day we closed on our home (November 25, 2013). I love the meaning behind it and the fact that it's subtle enough that you wouldn't know at first glance :)<br /><br />That awesome barn wood frame is from <a href="http://www.thesummeryumbrella.com/">The Summery Umbrella</a> (the same shop that made my giant <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/a-rustic-giveaway.html">kitchen chalkboard)</a> and one of you will get a chance to win both the frame and personalized print tomorrow—so stay tuned!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fTIWNbN0WcVjl4NajeNkG1fhOFzYTayy9XyObXDFBaHaiMDcEallHOrXAeZX0RGDXb0NTHnwoHWegrFk8vkUrry9P0MXaWXABrHkBTOgHkuKXG4nAVWL0jFUsTkTxT-2H0N1eeYUuYj6/s1600/IMG_5178.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2fTIWNbN0WcVjl4NajeNkG1fhOFzYTayy9XyObXDFBaHaiMDcEallHOrXAeZX0RGDXb0NTHnwoHWegrFk8vkUrry9P0MXaWXABrHkBTOgHkuKXG4nAVWL0jFUsTkTxT-2H0N1eeYUuYj6/s1600/IMG_5178.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'm quite excited for the possibilities with this coat rack... seasonal decorating will be so much fun!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgOzZH9cWChHTu63ZZK7b6bS66SuMYozZb45ljjGUiT9ygrtI6jSnMNTuZw5Llgd8IUa82oKr_2gB5fmidQOnYJFgRsjpLwhZeyj3S5vbxxqNCppoCiZqOFpCZK_P37yb1-phu3o9VTza/s1600/IMG_5180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmgOzZH9cWChHTu63ZZK7b6bS66SuMYozZb45ljjGUiT9ygrtI6jSnMNTuZw5Llgd8IUa82oKr_2gB5fmidQOnYJFgRsjpLwhZeyj3S5vbxxqNCppoCiZqOFpCZK_P37yb1-phu3o9VTza/s1600/IMG_5180.jpg" /></a></div><br />Although it's <i>still</i> 90° here, I've been inspired lately to decorate for fall. It was on my mind at the flea market Saturday where I ended up with a nice <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tvjj82PQ4w/?modal=true">collection of goodies </a>for just $18...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://scontent-b-sjc.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10723771_1501647706749907_1821606294_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://scontent-b-sjc.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/10723771_1501647706749907_1821606294_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />My recent fall obsession started with a few updates outside...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfa6KXuul9UOO6a92_3a3knwOiLKXplQkVFP5Z3FC1xhnPddF3G-w9JuuCmatJE_v-SKJFe-3J0kACi0HI-UoJ2uKgLeF08p0bddljige5m67Mw0003osczNbAp7pSPXfyoPcgCwrm1bV/s1600/IMG_5132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfa6KXuul9UOO6a92_3a3knwOiLKXplQkVFP5Z3FC1xhnPddF3G-w9JuuCmatJE_v-SKJFe-3J0kACi0HI-UoJ2uKgLeF08p0bddljige5m67Mw0003osczNbAp7pSPXfyoPcgCwrm1bV/s1600/IMG_5132.jpg" /></a></div><br />Then migrated to the kitchen...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSwcZejeATxz5VG1rE1XtgBNKeg_Kvv8qeFiCIVKiN2axSPLF84W0hk0Ab6aZ-uLA935G-Z-C3a4c1jAV092rEWitZAtCY1-N8S0QxCB4aei8C3GWaykgI5G5_WMwCGsIYaLU3mUNBurF/s1600/IMG_5150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvSwcZejeATxz5VG1rE1XtgBNKeg_Kvv8qeFiCIVKiN2axSPLF84W0hk0Ab6aZ-uLA935G-Z-C3a4c1jAV092rEWitZAtCY1-N8S0QxCB4aei8C3GWaykgI5G5_WMwCGsIYaLU3mUNBurF/s1600/IMG_5150.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And now it's spilled over to the living room. Complete with a full-time black cat.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVxQmfDnDqd6pGWDOHnDvTbtXQ0nDAMIFto3_rCnQ65kT5wMOEijmpB8tFb45kdg38Yk9H5DNXlYsROPplB_XhO6pkYBYQ8p2VbPH6ihjHYvt4ukN0oap0G1O4oIE0BwWDOpsmzv9iOCi/s1600/IMG_5184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSVxQmfDnDqd6pGWDOHnDvTbtXQ0nDAMIFto3_rCnQ65kT5wMOEijmpB8tFb45kdg38Yk9H5DNXlYsROPplB_XhO6pkYBYQ8p2VbPH6ihjHYvt4ukN0oap0G1O4oIE0BwWDOpsmzv9iOCi/s1600/IMG_5184.jpg" /></a></div><br />Sadly, my autumn decor is only temporary—in the next week or two I'll be making the house look like summer again. I won't give any more details just yet... but feel free to make your guesses :) You'll find out in a couple weeks!<br /><br />Next up is finishing this living room. We're trying to schedule our fireplace tile installation for Wednesday and it's expected to be finished by Saturday (everything crossed!).<br /><br />I'm also in the middle of a couple DIY projects. Later this week I'll reveal the rustic crate end table I made from this:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtDb1beDKIgswvPvT3aQ9wfRG3wt3Np-0C-oa-WmsYEX8yJLTZNGR9WiGWoEkUdgeDQFow7SvPAsLt3bBDFS6n8qCMwLUppicdihC-6B9Eopn_RLYS0d2oSJIhrjv_VjSJDRe8OhoXKEe/s1600/IMG_5152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAtDb1beDKIgswvPvT3aQ9wfRG3wt3Np-0C-oa-WmsYEX8yJLTZNGR9WiGWoEkUdgeDQFow7SvPAsLt3bBDFS6n8qCMwLUppicdihC-6B9Eopn_RLYS0d2oSJIhrjv_VjSJDRe8OhoXKEe/s1600/IMG_5152.jpg" /></a></div><br />Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the giveaway!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />

Living Room Updates: A DIY reclaimed wood coat rack

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DIY Bar Cart & a Deck makeover for fall

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing a new space—well, I've shown it <a href="http://jennasuedesign.blogspot.com/2014/05/our-outdoor-oasis.html">once before</a>, when our furniture arrived...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjde9SVYAN4SWHBDviLND5PaPMxQM_XnKxZPVOTHCPVaAqUCgYm7a3KzCR_VQ22lPF3kUsHlJZHzr4RY-j9Faf5IEbPeqFb003gb3ffx6Ig11W1alnCAaaoVFxVpQpYmvYBwcIxGiyjcu2j/s1600/IMG_3037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjde9SVYAN4SWHBDviLND5PaPMxQM_XnKxZPVOTHCPVaAqUCgYm7a3KzCR_VQ22lPF3kUsHlJZHzr4RY-j9Faf5IEbPeqFb003gb3ffx6Ig11W1alnCAaaoVFxVpQpYmvYBwcIxGiyjcu2j/s1600/IMG_3037.jpg" /></a></div><br />This past summer we added a TV and a grill, and have been entertaining quite a bit so it was time to step things up.<br /><br />I found this <a href="http://ana-white.com/2011/05/rolling-bar-cart-removable-tray">bar cart plan from</a> Ana White and knew it was exactly what we needed:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LodZ9etRvTw/TcowLVK-ZpI/AAAAAAAAIjc/6bxV-ChMxn4/s400/pottery-barn-bar-cart-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_LodZ9etRvTw/TcowLVK-ZpI/AAAAAAAAIjc/6bxV-ChMxn4/s400/pottery-barn-bar-cart-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If you follow along on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/tdzBOVvQ8w/?modal=true">instagram </a>you may have seen the construction in progress:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://photos-e.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10597348_818983084808276_1074841826_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://photos-e.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10597348_818983084808276_1074841826_n.jpg" /></a></div><br />There were a few hiccups, but thankfully my dad was there to come to my rescue, so it all worked out in the end.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5v47BQjKVtdZI7GVqXeO7yTCbjo70cE0UrKVBmuOIBDXTyZk5htJkK_Fk0_hHH3P4WuUhcDg1-w7MMnFYbU-rUhWhFZyfeQYBhTZ9Qpvf103z-n7s5ItKdBJIsrPMkG2Aj3Pyd3Z1a2QJ/s1600/IMG_4137.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5v47BQjKVtdZI7GVqXeO7yTCbjo70cE0UrKVBmuOIBDXTyZk5htJkK_Fk0_hHH3P4WuUhcDg1-w7MMnFYbU-rUhWhFZyfeQYBhTZ9Qpvf103z-n7s5ItKdBJIsrPMkG2Aj3Pyd3Z1a2QJ/s1600/IMG_4137.JPG" /></a></div><br />My first thought was to stain it, but the deck has so much brown tones and it would've been too much. I had some black exterior paint leftover from our front & kitchen doors so I knew that would be really sharp looking.<br /><br />I took my time with this one—patching every hole and sanding it all down...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDhm4_kPpBIWL5dQuus9uZ8XxlNlr87-Wz1WmsMUCnKRDBrz62eOHIKZurgED-1DRwTKEt53yeYKVWylbxybMm86XsaV2XIufrBMshV6EmBVHIgh-Yh1IbbVoEc0ywi94CUHuEIP09XQO/s1600/IMG_4147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiDhm4_kPpBIWL5dQuus9uZ8XxlNlr87-Wz1WmsMUCnKRDBrz62eOHIKZurgED-1DRwTKEt53yeYKVWylbxybMm86XsaV2XIufrBMshV6EmBVHIgh-Yh1IbbVoEc0ywi94CUHuEIP09XQO/s1600/IMG_4147.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br />Then gave it a few coats of paint and added hardware:<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aQ3fRVoT-GFCRJpWOQhlBJS5gFDkCVpJ8D2wyByHzruuJkh9_8T40_jRwlLO-a5eAWMlF0OPUJ2CmD08b8W8CvOomWaWhrH7z_gJ6Uh0iPP8UiRK69kG8KestBYDvCUcf48tL_tOitcQ/s1600/IMG_4153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1aQ3fRVoT-GFCRJpWOQhlBJS5gFDkCVpJ8D2wyByHzruuJkh9_8T40_jRwlLO-a5eAWMlF0OPUJ2CmD08b8W8CvOomWaWhrH7z_gJ6Uh0iPP8UiRK69kG8KestBYDvCUcf48tL_tOitcQ/s1600/IMG_4153.JPG" /></a></div><br />And I just love it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfa6KXuul9UOO6a92_3a3knwOiLKXplQkVFP5Z3FC1xhnPddF3G-w9JuuCmatJE_v-SKJFe-3J0kACi0HI-UoJ2uKgLeF08p0bddljige5m67Mw0003osczNbAp7pSPXfyoPcgCwrm1bV/s1600/IMG_5132.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCfa6KXuul9UOO6a92_3a3knwOiLKXplQkVFP5Z3FC1xhnPddF3G-w9JuuCmatJE_v-SKJFe-3J0kACi0HI-UoJ2uKgLeF08p0bddljige5m67Mw0003osczNbAp7pSPXfyoPcgCwrm1bV/s1600/IMG_5132.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjas8eO57_cbhnB4XLDyvJPIzxs3ELoVI-2gq_13cNKJ1uMfjhmyXwykPW2NQ6pimCbEix2FrPWYAOZ-YfT0muatXszremNa0hlRiar1RXWWPOqAKuiywNNl1VpbJ6reTmTmuhSSS9OJOrn/s1600/IMG_5096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjas8eO57_cbhnB4XLDyvJPIzxs3ELoVI-2gq_13cNKJ1uMfjhmyXwykPW2NQ6pimCbEix2FrPWYAOZ-YfT0muatXszremNa0hlRiar1RXWWPOqAKuiywNNl1VpbJ6reTmTmuhSSS9OJOrn/s1600/IMG_5096.jpg" /></a></div><br />My family was headed over for an evening BBQ shortly after these were taken, so I decided to have a little fun decorating (seasonally appropriate, of course—even though it was 85° yesterday)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL5QyXkmyGHfDH0N2kb4P4-kApH-hp8qJQIUCjIbO81WC4ccTSm_y35Q2XBVKhOyTQqSgGKIiQClVXH6a83_r3kqqukpG9i-66PHnNWOfza9mljBJldecSDDFovXMw7CcSlR1vx521JcX/s1600/IMG_5110.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL5QyXkmyGHfDH0N2kb4P4-kApH-hp8qJQIUCjIbO81WC4ccTSm_y35Q2XBVKhOyTQqSgGKIiQClVXH6a83_r3kqqukpG9i-66PHnNWOfza9mljBJldecSDDFovXMw7CcSlR1vx521JcX/s1600/IMG_5110.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I love that the tray is removable, and that the cart is on wheels so we can roll it right up next to the grill if needed.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzscGjxcoyNzXgjbosOOZUaYWI2dzTHhpdgApSzNrpRm__uY8axTFHRfLaJjzwgm6rMzHo9GWz0QlvP1g2VaQEMkB45DxanBO6wESdQ8qEYgyZlcDmenlE5z0u2CCEHJ6MHJi8G-4pwsKM/s1600/IMG_5108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzscGjxcoyNzXgjbosOOZUaYWI2dzTHhpdgApSzNrpRm__uY8axTFHRfLaJjzwgm6rMzHo9GWz0QlvP1g2VaQEMkB45DxanBO6wESdQ8qEYgyZlcDmenlE5z0u2CCEHJ6MHJi8G-4pwsKM/s1600/IMG_5108.jpg" /></a></div><br />Form & function at it's best.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqmiO5sPsBMQYyG_4_YmyBcRlw2h8nZ0XSmD1j8jsd00p8eyOOFMypOond8fl0Hu5RiAZXoe7ZvGWKzVnYTKO7jZLHiqRXwBNxvQFtBkcxmPsLn5mU-ZFLfOlkxHX0qjJYNnmt8xvu5AI/s1600/IMG_5107.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqmiO5sPsBMQYyG_4_YmyBcRlw2h8nZ0XSmD1j8jsd00p8eyOOFMypOond8fl0Hu5RiAZXoe7ZvGWKzVnYTKO7jZLHiqRXwBNxvQFtBkcxmPsLn5mU-ZFLfOlkxHX0qjJYNnmt8xvu5AI/s1600/IMG_5107.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />And while I was at it, I couldn't help but have a little fun with the rest of the deck...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWz3eKds8Y4bxVn9a_eO4sQlXPgIMNFTY8-q4zIlc7vQxHrJrAI8v6kEeV-gG-A6Z-1yoSdQ_jVZ9puvXlKM9maxBZerwcFFHKX1au5wgjiopa9h5tyzMnPmyHz4aJf4AB5rYJ6dagUd8Q/s1600/IMG_5140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWz3eKds8Y4bxVn9a_eO4sQlXPgIMNFTY8-q4zIlc7vQxHrJrAI8v6kEeV-gG-A6Z-1yoSdQ_jVZ9puvXlKM9maxBZerwcFFHKX1au5wgjiopa9h5tyzMnPmyHz4aJf4AB5rYJ6dagUd8Q/s1600/IMG_5140.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8qsGC2vR_7WVXOeaaOReZGbi6VB5d5X5LzewGfxVmjpccG4sZTfdb5qmGBacUOTQrD-4ADZHOpIyQerpU4qGnt0_r4KxGKTFWxelDcTm-dNpVKvy30XXJBTu_Zc8H3I1obpwE6R2JqA6w/s1600/IMG_5138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8qsGC2vR_7WVXOeaaOReZGbi6VB5d5X5LzewGfxVmjpccG4sZTfdb5qmGBacUOTQrD-4ADZHOpIyQerpU4qGnt0_r4KxGKTFWxelDcTm-dNpVKvy30XXJBTu_Zc8H3I1obpwE6R2JqA6w/s1600/IMG_5138.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />When the sun sets, temperatures cool down and we break out the blankets and lanterns.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldIy0qCI5grTFBNuIcwA3H-CSNj0fyPd3FBrLUEto6bweDuATH0916EVWXI7btfQnK6owlsmo7U4QvBeixzuJd9d9jYk59SJl_x0PK7x5wY7Yxm3kYLzDa2k4Pg2hz1sNsbvnPZWt-R-Q/s1600/IMG_5134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL28KOlkd4-mhCWTyGJAuAzcXsO9J7Nr4I9nr7PnTlAKRdfWnfmYMkpgCDQUyaCqwg5pDE3whSpVHJZPyvjnW2G7E9z-rlK-nvr_BHYOZC5N7OHYQoYyAkz39zwpt7VIQuBM1vEnGudu2_/s1600/IMG_5098.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZh68Ry1y4TPVigLGUIMJ4AUVTR4V-ze0MJTVJyZTX1J5M6GjI_aDn6x66CPriBmfT3MT-v8JuSd0gw35_w58uzPcV_H8UoyAa43yN_JTshnKzDx3qxfICYkk1gzwgyHxy6nYnmwB0JuE/s1600/IMG_5136.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKZh68Ry1y4TPVigLGUIMJ4AUVTR4V-ze0MJTVJyZTX1J5M6GjI_aDn6x66CPriBmfT3MT-v8JuSd0gw35_w58uzPcV_H8UoyAa43yN_JTshnKzDx3qxfICYkk1gzwgyHxy6nYnmwB0JuE/s1600/IMG_5136.jpg" /></a></div><br />I ordered the striped pillows from <a href="http://the magazine stylist and photog want to know a good hotel to stay in up here?">Target</a> for a steal—$54 shipped for all four, and love the pop of color and pattern they bring to the space.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've only had our grill for a month or so but it has been put to good use already (another flea market score!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc2WZXqigDLrVKL9jE-5QkBM4XR9LNCfUKj9XjGA_s6ZvEzD7dKt5L9lHeOosF0X8b-kWref0WUnTffLbprZFFzmmZ4NQRxJQH_1T52GMxDDn0le91Qmk5jqEzyZD96_qYMjGD0-zLZPb/s1600/IMG_5092.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyc2WZXqigDLrVKL9jE-5QkBM4XR9LNCfUKj9XjGA_s6ZvEzD7dKt5L9lHeOosF0X8b-kWref0WUnTffLbprZFFzmmZ4NQRxJQH_1T52GMxDDn0le91Qmk5jqEzyZD96_qYMjGD0-zLZPb/s1600/IMG_5092.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />To get a better sense of layout, here's looking towards the deck entrance (from the living room and kitchen):<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgQLU0SIfsGZnD1pBZwGuzv52woN5iCBLpqDPNXGe8yGa5KjgCjR_eYonbC68SUrKW_JiI0gG754y7HrnsCLY-X6Y1PD1bx1jn3KKJ27li3KDw-lpp1lTE9rxbFhnJherW3XkExbxjGXT/s1600/IMG_5125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSgQLU0SIfsGZnD1pBZwGuzv52woN5iCBLpqDPNXGe8yGa5KjgCjR_eYonbC68SUrKW_JiI0gG754y7HrnsCLY-X6Y1PD1bx1jn3KKJ27li3KDw-lpp1lTE9rxbFhnJherW3XkExbxjGXT/s1600/IMG_5125.jpg" /></a></div><br />The TV is on a swing arm and can be adjusted for viewing (it was used on our patio in Florida and works great here, too). It's connected to our main system inside so it can play any TV, music, etc on the same channel as the rest of the house.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWi5MP2MCHEn2KGsJpFshsmlCR0iXZwe-OKcLAXmVRfNUq0q7pSl_Lk-9vQRyfztFrejlILdNp-rMsXJxnofRuhp9NsRMER1tMexzIAiU0iMZfOs2TIzCYJJOB2fkpjvoKuO8yZdN9HQL/s1600/IMG_5128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWi5MP2MCHEn2KGsJpFshsmlCR0iXZwe-OKcLAXmVRfNUq0q7pSl_Lk-9vQRyfztFrejlILdNp-rMsXJxnofRuhp9NsRMER1tMexzIAiU0iMZfOs2TIzCYJJOB2fkpjvoKuO8yZdN9HQL/s1600/IMG_5128.jpg" /></a></div><br />Outdoor living is huge in California, especially in the transitional seasons when the temperatures consistently hover in the 70's and 80's.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkG3Z_5vD60avdsI9pChhqhh-_D50-UeKy2ZWb8kbCyJ4tKgLKy2Pbp-YCbOh1ZhQagKU1uXNZ3PRCBwvJAS45rWdL3mJWIFnBIYur2JNASA9iiPnWZEriWf0Ll_rNnC_jGgvR4hiJdCNC/s1600/IMG_5090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkG3Z_5vD60avdsI9pChhqhh-_D50-UeKy2ZWb8kbCyJ4tKgLKy2Pbp-YCbOh1ZhQagKU1uXNZ3PRCBwvJAS45rWdL3mJWIFnBIYur2JNASA9iiPnWZEriWf0Ll_rNnC_jGgvR4hiJdCNC/s1600/IMG_5090.jpg" /></a></div><br />The outdoor space is the reason we bought this house—thankfully we didn't need to do any major renovations out here. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pVgaFIHd5DHQJ9LbzaxtVhNGnOEmiO7IPBJEFYyCQfjI7nNjW1XR91L7zoIw30exOBkSfj-O1fblqxGjmmm07kTT3IGzkg32m16Bhp1o4i4BmsvhLOJR31nUbvX2z5EVJR1l1ili1Krj/s1600/IMG_5091.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pVgaFIHd5DHQJ9LbzaxtVhNGnOEmiO7IPBJEFYyCQfjI7nNjW1XR91L7zoIw30exOBkSfj-O1fblqxGjmmm07kTT3IGzkg32m16Bhp1o4i4BmsvhLOJR31nUbvX2z5EVJR1l1ili1Krj/s1600/IMG_5091.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>These mountains, cozy furniture and good company are all you need.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpsx5rwyH6bESdmibZ6JvQC5oy7Pp6PMdedBGjITflrvZpqmmpcAGlMrBysG_j68Z7SUpeM5aRnMCeDHElGz37G4D15xoXwxoSW7RcuNJ53IalbuYFvKUQvq-zZH_kaGVZrUCa7dHqCLG/s1600/IMG_5145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGpsx5rwyH6bESdmibZ6JvQC5oy7Pp6PMdedBGjITflrvZpqmmpcAGlMrBysG_j68Z7SUpeM5aRnMCeDHElGz37G4D15xoXwxoSW7RcuNJ53IalbuYFvKUQvq-zZH_kaGVZrUCa7dHqCLG/s1600/IMG_5145.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit3ai_jVFxv03-zkF-1mS0NsZtl6T7gmEEYNHFl1r_v1ak9yrgQk_aqKbccoWuwP-RMAnDnLHZ4ybMPFG-kDZYbjuSAuc77VW-lDkSu3JyFTmuUMylGSNV_tY9l7MsCKKmrw7gk-9Ir1NL/s1600/IMG_5146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"></div><br />Cheers to fall...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxSt4jjOK5AyjD2PAyCHxNnFDgdz6D1LRs4S1oXSZqG0JAMGxMUeLzCv-NtgARA15F-xKf9_u2nqFO5E2iZrSfJ1Rg2fh0-lkWBMhYDDHikBEF-iIfAX-jisN4m03zYid_1GndNWdDRfL/s1600/IMG_5143.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMxSt4jjOK5AyjD2PAyCHxNnFDgdz6D1LRs4S1oXSZqG0JAMGxMUeLzCv-NtgARA15F-xKf9_u2nqFO5E2iZrSfJ1Rg2fh0-lkWBMhYDDHikBEF-iIfAX-jisN4m03zYid_1GndNWdDRfL/s1600/IMG_5143.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Aside from a few more plants, I ordered some cafe lights to string above the deck so I can't wait for those to arrive. Just those couple additions and we should be all set!<br /><br />Meanwhile, the living room is a different story. Our tile guy bailed on us at the last minute so we had to scramble to find a replacement. Reliable and reasonable contractors around here are hard to find apparently, so we ended up going with Lowe's for the installation. Hoping to get the ball rolling on that next week!<br /><br />I'm still keeping busy with projects, though. Putting the finishing touches on one wall in our living room and building an end table this weekend. I'll have more to share on Monday, so check back then! Enjoy your weekend...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuljJWZlecsnv-kb02LatBvmMp7FxANlOfNjHb5BjBbKYL-eqzZGTn3P-26bmjFvqRBEiR2CqIGNquE35XwPKpt-UIj-6xpVlBXhRvMncG7u2yUiIR1g7Mq6HSSMvuaUJWd-Lrbj4ccOEI/s1600/Signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />

DIY Bar Cart & a Deck makeover for fall

Happy Friday! Today I'm sharing a new space—well, I've shown it once before , when our furniture arrived... This past summer we adde...

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