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Horrible builder grade cabinets don't get me wrong I am thankful for them but they need a makeover. There is much more I would like to do but this is on a budget without major construction, to keep the hubs happy :).</div>
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Bath salts, cotton balls and q-tips then some razors and tooth brushes that are individually packed incase someone forgets.</div>
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Pulled off the builder grade mirror and hung this lovely new one, it makes such a difference! </div>
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We also painted the walls a calming grey and the cabinets a deep espresso.</div>
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I wasn't sure about these mats and the pattern but I am really loving them now.</div>
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Another huge difference was hanging these curtains all the way to the celling. It really makes the room look sooo much larger!</div>
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I hope you liked the tour!</div>
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Wall paint: Behr paint in primer subtle touch</div>
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Caninet Paint: Behr marquee in espresso</div>
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Knobs: <a href="http://www.lowes.com/">lowes</a></div>
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Light: <a href="http://www.lampsplus.com/?cm_mmc=GOO-SE-_-LAMPS%20PLUS%20-Exact--_-Lamps%20Plus%20-Variations--_-Lampslus%20e&sourceid=SEGOO100305-14601&gclid=CjwKEAjwj4ugBRD1x4ST9YHplzMSJACTDms8mvhrxN97XW6lUp7-7eDSAXm1xm_c1k_rU4uPl3piyhoCe__w_wcB">lamps plus</a></div>
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Rugs: <a href="http://tjmaxx.tjx.com/store/index.jsp?cid=TJMaxx:PS::HV_Brand:5&gclid=CjwKEAjwj4ugBRD1x4ST9YHplzMSJACTDms846hpnwr_ySMgooIfK8DM8CLatbaQczgDlVq4h1TiahoCfbzw_wcB">tjmaxx</a></div>
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Curtains: tjmaxx</div>
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Jars: <a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/home.cfm">hobby lobby</a></div>
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Mirror: <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/">Homegoods </a></div>
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<script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04648371732892743335noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319641498074558747.post-86269723748894529282014-08-01T08:35:00.001-05:002014-08-02T11:03:09.915-05:00Cruelty FreeHey there everyone it's been awhile since I posted anything and I would like to get better about that. My friend and I were just discussing how we are both slowly switching to all Cruelty Free products and I thought I would share a little progress I have made. I have been working on changing all my beauty products over to cruelty free products. I posted a couple of items already but I have two REAL winners here to tell you about! <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nfa1-_5QUP8/U9uXlQPfUpI/AAAAAAAACto/bfTOa4AGeXY/s640/blogger-image--372453826.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-Nfa1-_5QUP8/U9uXlQPfUpI/AAAAAAAACto/bfTOa4AGeXY/s640/blogger-image--372453826.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>I don't know about you but I am into products that smell good and feel luxurious! These check both boxes...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y3TD0az8UH4/U9uXkCqvR9I/AAAAAAAACtg/0UXE6SKZz_w/s640/blogger-image-839994259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-y3TD0az8UH4/U9uXkCqvR9I/AAAAAAAACtg/0UXE6SKZz_w/s640/blogger-image-839994259.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>These face wipes smell like you have fallen into a giant coconut and made you home there. Amazing! So much so that I keep opening them and smelling them. I love to have face wipes for the nights I just don't have it in me to wash my face (never go to bed without washing your face) </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--EMTPTTDSFY/U9uXjZ_-XDI/AAAAAAAACtY/RlU4KjoQpYY/s640/blogger-image-1724224638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--EMTPTTDSFY/U9uXjZ_-XDI/AAAAAAAACtY/RlU4KjoQpYY/s640/blogger-image-1724224638.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>They cost about $6 for 30 wipes and again they are heaven. I got mine at Sprouts. </div><div><br></div><div>The next is <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b0DpTglEKns/U9uXmZd58cI/AAAAAAAACtw/iY9RCKEZ7Zg/s640/blogger-image-806570616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b0DpTglEKns/U9uXmZd58cI/AAAAAAAACtw/iY9RCKEZ7Zg/s640/blogger-image-806570616.jpg"></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This conditioner...I posted some shampoo and conditioner I like in <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">a different post but this is better. I very rarely purchase the same conditioner in a row but this I did. It smells like dreamcicle the orange-vanilla lovely smell from summer. Love love and it is a really great conditioner for my super blond hair right now. I have found a lot of items from this Andalou brand that I love and this is another. You can also get this at Sprouts or Market Street or any health/natural store. It's also very affordable I think it was about $7. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xew262F7WPo/U9uXnowbe8I/AAAAAAAACt4/m6QbFcY-9lI/s640/blogger-image-109392449.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xew262F7WPo/U9uXnowbe8I/AAAAAAAACt4/m6QbFcY-9lI/s640/blogger-image-109392449.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I know there are more important things in the world but I want to make some changes in what my purchases represent and what I put in and on my body. 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It's only about 30 mins north of Denton. A pretty short and beautiful drive for us.</div>
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Texas really is beautiful and this reminds me of the farm road I grew up on in East Texas. </div>
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When you pull in you are immediately warmly welcomed by signage and some locals...</div>
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There are some rules like play nice with the wildlife and have fun!</div>
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A front porch of the <a href="http://www.thecolumns.com/">Columns hotel</a>, yes please we will sit and stay awhile</div>
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April is my favorite month of the year!! It's my wedding anniversary, Easter, my birthday and the time everything begins to become green and beautiful again. </div>
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Spring time is so lovely with it's sweet blooms and a green color in the foliage that seems almost electric. I feel the need to be outside as much as possible to enjoy the cool breezes before it turns to the Texas hot summer. </div>
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I use these cute little chicks every year they were a gift from a sweet friend and they make me so happy.</div>
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My holidays and Christmas vacation got me thinking about life as usual and what I want, what makes me the most happy. </div>
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Travel is definitely one of my most loved passions. Over the holidays we went on an adventure that has been on my bucket list for a long time and I have to say scratching it off my list was just as satisfying as I thought it would be. </div>
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Dog sledding!! I mean you can't go wrong beautiful scenery and adorable dogs it's a win win!</div>
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<script src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js" type="text/javascript"></script>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04648371732892743335noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2319641498074558747.post-53175445920173355912013-12-06T16:44:00.001-06:002013-12-06T17:15:13.573-06:00Deck the Halls Part 2Dallas had some crazy weather and we are currently iced in for the weekend. So needless to say I had some time to finish my decor. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Come on in...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R3yUz-DRzx8/UqJTMZIo1HI/AAAAAAAACSQ/xpAUSBp3KQc/s640/blogger-image-711370203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R3yUz-DRzx8/UqJTMZIo1HI/AAAAAAAACSQ/xpAUSBp3KQc/s640/blogger-image-711370203.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xOgTvsBWTbQ/UqJTKuN_UeI/AAAAAAAACSA/dCHWeX7FbCw/s640/blogger-image-2101243597.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-xOgTvsBWTbQ/UqJTKuN_UeI/AAAAAAAACSA/dCHWeX7FbCw/s640/blogger-image-2101243597.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fresh wreath is a surprise from the man...he is pretty awesome.</div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N5I5aN7lPO0/UqJTNWyPcPI/AAAAAAAACSY/3PNKIEphjOs/s640/blogger-image-1954968218.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-N5I5aN7lPO0/UqJTNWyPcPI/AAAAAAAACSY/3PNKIEphjOs/s640/blogger-image-1954968218.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gf7g-YlmOTs/UqJTLlAqcCI/AAAAAAAACSI/4KBLQof0qRs/s640/blogger-image--767269630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gf7g-YlmOTs/UqJTLlAqcCI/AAAAAAAACSI/4KBLQof0qRs/s640/blogger-image--767269630.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vxh0HnkXJFk/UqJTIQTK0aI/AAAAAAAACRw/LqJI0e3M0GY/s640/blogger-image--288865040.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Vxh0HnkXJFk/UqJTIQTK0aI/AAAAAAAACRw/LqJI0e3M0GY/s640/blogger-image--288865040.jpg"></a></div><br></div>That sign is my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wA-jri3NrHM/UqJTJtznpBI/AAAAAAAACR4/pOjsPSnGAUk/s640/blogger-image--1585306011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-wA-jri3NrHM/UqJTJtznpBI/AAAAAAAACR4/pOjsPSnGAUk/s640/blogger-image--1585306011.jpg"></a></div></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My trees I made last year except the one on the left I bought it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s0KDpln1dlM/UqJTO7kMLQI/AAAAAAAACSg/Wai2RrAM8Cc/s640/blogger-image--1300832535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s0KDpln1dlM/UqJTO7kMLQI/AAAAAAAACSg/Wai2RrAM8Cc/s640/blogger-image--1300832535.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I love this little church it lights up as well.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KAj28JAx-iU/UqJTQEdijHI/AAAAAAAACSo/rwEL5IoIJiQ/s640/blogger-image--406046059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-KAj28JAx-iU/UqJTQEdijHI/AAAAAAAACSo/rwEL5IoIJiQ/s640/blogger-image--406046059.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We get a fresh tree I love the smell and the look it just really makes my heart smile.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0WJiELRqm0w/UqJZtpots5I/AAAAAAAACUs/FpqJUjMqDGQ/s640/blogger-image-2088562125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0WJiELRqm0w/UqJZtpots5I/AAAAAAAACUs/FpqJUjMqDGQ/s640/blogger-image-2088562125.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-9g7bbQoISRU/UqJZy9Ic9MI/AAAAAAAACVU/lDcRVYGBvLs/s640/blogger-image-625491571.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Our master... I found some cozy, festive, flannel sheets love love them! </div>
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The sheets are great mixed with the fur pillow and throw ...gives it a winter cabin feel.</div>
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My grandmothers village.</div>
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My red bird.</div>
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My little stocking.</div>
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A little note for my love on his side of the bed.</div>
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It's cozy and festive ❤️😍</div>
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Maybe our society focuses on the worldly gifts a little too much but we are at least focusing on others, getting our joy out of giving the most perfect gift to the ones we love. This is what I think about when a lady tries to rip a sweater out of my hand because it's the last one on sale :) she is just being thoughtful. </div>
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1. How quite a winter night can be when you turn everything off and just listen to the crackle of the fire.</div>
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We stumbled out into the downtown streets in time to see the lights at Nieman's </div>
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My favorite kind of day... the kind that starts with no plans and takes you were you didn't even know you needed to go. </div>
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It has great details and is super soft.</div>
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Lace on the shoulders </div>
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It was in the 20's this morning so I added one more coat.</div>
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This fur trimmed coat was a gift from my mom a few years ago but you can find the red jacket <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/women/fall-trend-shop/boyfriend/i-jeans-by-buffalo-faux-leather-jacket/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003090005&searchTerm=red+leather+jacket&dimCombo=null&dimComboVal=null&catId=SearchResults&colorizedImg=DP0814201317080552M.tif">here </a>on sale now!</div>
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I hadn't walked around there since I was little. I really have to get out there more. I remember coming for my cousins wedding and for the parade with my grandmother once a long log time ago...when I got to meet the Rose Queen. That's right I said queen...it's a BIG deal :)</div>
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The original old part is my favorite.</div>
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From the top of the little hill</div>
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The David Austin are the most amazing smelling! These are the kind I have in my yard but in a peach color.</div>
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Paid my respects to the Queen.</div>
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This weekend I went to see my mom and visit Tyler in the Fall. I like to get out there to see the color before Thanksgivig and it had been too long since I visited mom and my grandmother.<br />
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I ate myself sick and purchased a substantial amount of tamales afterwards we went to walk it all off in the rose garden. I will post more on that tomorrow!<br />
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I like to keep it pretty normal with just a few touches.</div>
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I paid $45 dollars for it. It does have all the handles I had just removed this one already. It isn't exactly what I wanted but it's well made and I think I can make her work. </div>
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I have to say its my least favorite area in my living room. Sorry for the bad lighting, it was cloudy all weekend and hard for me to get some good natural light to take pictures with.</div>
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Painting I chose to make her two tone, a light beige in the outside with a lighter white drawer facing. I usually use Behr paint with primer when I do furniture but this time I used Olympic I have to say I don't like it as much...it gave me a little trouble.</div>
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The hanging pots at my local stores were not tickling my fancy yet this season, so I decided to make my own. It's cheaper since I already and the hanging baskets.</div>
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I still have a little to do but I am feeling much better about my little corner if the world.</div>
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I hope you have a great week!<br />
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