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A few buckets of "Cloud White" paint, new vinyl flooring, black spray paint for hardware, discount fabric for couches, various accessories from my home and thrift shops, driftwood and a whole lot of elbow grease to remove the hideous borders....and voila!!! A bohemian modern simplistic summer home, nestled on the shores of a gorgeous lake in Northern Ontario.</div>
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Now all that is left is artwork and renovating the counters and sinks.</div>
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And now I'm off to do some "glamping"!</div>
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So it has been a year since I have posted anything. After a short bout with breast cancer, I was lucky enough (sense the sarcasm) to come down with Lyme's Disease and a co-infection called Bartonella, although it took a year and a couple of trips out of the country to finally sort that out. I am still in pain, plagued with fatigue and struggle daily to stay positive. Keeping the creativity alive, albeit in small bursts, has been so vital to maintaining hope. <br />
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In my absence, CountyChiq has gone on a slightly different path down the "bohemian modern" roadway. I am thrilled with all things boho, southwestern, with a modern vibe twist .<br />
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I was unable to do my annual Christmas photos this year, but I was inspired this spring to take photos for my hubby's birthday. My joints are still too sore to tackle the task myself, so I asked my trusty teenage friend to do the leg work and photos while I staged and kept the kiddies on task. We make quite the team, and I am sooo excited about the photos. Pssst don't tell my hubby and his father yet, as their birthdays haven't arrived.<br />
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I just love this blanket, and I love that it cost only $1!!! The plywood backdrop was lying around my garage and the rug was from a magical trip to Turkey in years gone past. The snake plant is a fav of mine for photos, the chair is a piece from my Grandma's guest room (minus the ugly green cover) and the wicker coffee table is a versatile staple in my home.<br />
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Need some ideas for a unicorn party?</h2>
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Unicorn garlands.</div>
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Purple unicorn cookie cutter with fabric streamers (purchased from Amazon).</div>
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Rainbow coloured tissue and kraft bags.</div>
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Hand painted watercolour tags.</div>
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Streamers and trees at the entrance to the magical forest where Unicorns had left jewels behind.</div>
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Decorated horns. (I took the elastics from old party hats and glued them inside the horns with a glue gun *TIP: don't make the horns too big or they become top heavy)</div>
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Bracelets and necklaces created from dollar store beads and unicorn charms purchased from Amazon.</div>
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Unicorn crowns fashioned from felt and jewels.</div>
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Magic unicorn mirrors (unicorns enter their magic worlds through mirrors).</div>
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Unicorn wands.</div>
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They can be used as decorations afterwards.</div>
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Cupcake liners (to avoid passing on germs) filled with unicorn horns (bugles) mixed with sparkles and magical marshmallows and sprinkles.</div>
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Unicorn horns made out of Pillsbury Crescent buns.</div>
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Unicorn cupcake toppers cut, coloured and glued onto toothpicks (we used this image: <a href="http://www.tattoodonkey.com/-tattoos-tm-unicorn-head-stock-non-toxic-hypoallergenic/images.asidatabuilder.com*images*prodbigimgs*6800000*6809828.jpg/">http://www.tattoodonkey.com/-tattoos-tm-unicorn-head-stock-non-toxic-hypoallergenic/images.asidatabuilder.com*images*prodbigimgs*6800000*6809828.jpg/</a>). </div>
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Unicorn sugar cookies made using our cookie cutter decorations.</div>
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2. Cut out strips of rainbow coloured streamers and have the kids pin the tail on a unicorn. (In our case, I have a large rocking horse that I tied a unicorn horn onto and the kids were put into teams and had to put on a unicorn costume and then race down and pin the tail on the unicorn).</div>
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3. Jewel Hunt: I turned a room into a magical forest (with streamers and cut out trees) and told the kids that Unicorns have jewels in their hooves and that they left these jewels behind in the magical forest. I gave them all a cellophane bag and they collected jewels while listening to "The Unicorn" by the Irish Rovers.</div>
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<br />Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-19950698605572675772013-03-06T09:31:00.000-08:002013-03-06T09:31:51.950-08:00Penguin Party<br />
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So I have finally gotten around to posting about the Twin Penguin Birthday Party Extravaganza! There turned out to be 26 kids tobogganing, crafting, beading, drawing and creating sugar cube igloos. And it seemed to me that there were very few tears, organized movements from station to station and a whole lot of fun! Here are a few photos of the crafts we created:</div>
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All of the party decorations are available to purchase on my Etsy shop:</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryChiq" title="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryChiq">https://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryChiq</a></div>
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Garlands</div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124016604/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2" title="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124016604/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2">https://www.etsy.com/listing/124016604/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2</a></div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124014828/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2" title="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124014828/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2">https://www.etsy.com/listing/124014828/penguin-party-fabric-garland-in-pink-and?ref=v1_other_2</a></div>
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The Gift Tags were from the lovely Etsy shop called kidEprint<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119323537/girl-penguin-favor-tags-penguin-birthday">http://www.etsy.com/listing/119323537/girl-penguin-favor-tags-penguin-birthday</a></div>
Penguin Painting (also a large one available 48” x 36”)<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124021548/penguin-party-decor-penguin-painting" title="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124021548/penguin-party-decor-penguin-painting">https://www.etsy.com/listing/124021548/penguin-party-decor-penguin-painting</a></div>
A Table Runner<br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124026082/penguin-party-table-runner" title="https://www.etsy.com/listing/124026082/penguin-party-table-runner">https://www.etsy.com/listing/124026082/penguin-party-table-runner</a></div>
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And the best part of the party was that we raised over $500.00 to go towards World Vision Gifts that Empower. My daughters choose to donate to creating Beehive businesses and Hens and Rooster businesses. <a href="https://catalogue.worldvision.ca/gifts/Forms/Home.aspx?mc=3221603&lang=en" title="https://catalogue.worldvision.ca/gifts/Forms/Home.aspx?mc=3221603&lang=en">https://catalogue.worldvision.ca/gifts/Forms/Home.aspx?mc=3221603&lang=en</a></div>
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I was looking for inspiration to do a series for the seminar room at the back of the 'lil Bean N Green Cafe in Leslieville, Toronto. (<a href="http://www.lilbeanandgreen.com/">http://www.lilbeanandgreen.com/</a>). I had a vision to create large funky flowers, and while searching for inspiration, I discovered these flowers on the cute blog entitled "Rack and Mooby"</div>
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My twist on these fabulous flowers included one large aqua flower and three smaller flowers in aqua, yellow, green and red. <br />
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And to finish off the room, I couldn't resist adding in a few paintings of roses.</div>
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If you are finding yourself in a panic about Valentine's Day, here are a few last minute ideas. Just hop on over to your local dollar store or strap on your camera.</div>
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I found this fabulous idea from <a href="http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/how-to-make-valentine-smores.html">http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2012/01/how-to-make-valentine-smores.html</a>. Valentine's day smores! I put my own twist on it with goody bags and chocolate hearts...perfect for my little twins to take to school.</div>
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And as for Daddy, I had my daughter (only one would participate) write what she loved about her Daddy and take a photo...</div>
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These are last year's photos...</div>
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I have been so busy with Valentine's Day orders from my Etsy shop that I literally just took down my christmas decorations this week and let my office space get totally out of control. Yesterday was my big day to send off a bunch of orders and get down to the business of creating a more workable space. My studio is still a nightmare, but I will tackle that daunting task another day.</div>
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So yesterday I decided to attack the mounting paperwork and mess and make my space more user-friendly, yet visually appealing because our family spends the majority of our time in this room.</div>
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I discovered this gorgeous desk at a gargae sale for $20.00 a year ago. I painted it white and had it in our guest room, but I realized this fall that I needed a desk in our kitchen/family room to house my bills, computer and files.<br />
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The chicken wire frame has made its way from our cottage and various wall spaces around our home. I can attach orders, notes, inspirational quotes and the looming over due library books list all in one place. I added a "joker" garland in the corner that I recently added to my etsy shop.</div>
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I added a basket beside my desk to hide my purse, and grouped a bunch of glass bottles and a milk glass container to house my shabby chic pencils, odds "n" ends and brushes.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">My favourite vintage skiis and sled has inspired a whole new Country Chiq</span></div>
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Once again, this Christmas season I have been inspired by the juxtaposition of "country" burlap and "chic" french script fabric, tulle and lace. I have channelled this passion into balls, wreaths, trees and stockings!</div>
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All of these items are on sale at the lovely little Kris Kringle Market in Orangeville called "Cranberry Corner" </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A huge congrats goes to Kristin Bergthold for winning the Country Living Halloween Pumpkin Contest </span><a href="https://pinterest.com/countryliving/country-living-s-halloween-pumpkin-contest/"><span style="font-size: large;">https://pinterest.com/countryliving/country-living-s-halloween-pumpkin-contest/</span></a></div>
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Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-46732070085241124872012-06-18T19:26:00.000-07:002012-06-18T19:26:07.538-07:00Luke and Amy<div style="text-align: center;">
My family has fallen in love with this fabulous couple over the last few months and I was so excited to help them out by (nervously) offering to take some fun engagement photos (based off of ideas I found on Pinterest). The photo shoot went incredibly well, and my talented sister added the perfect touch with her editing. </div>
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Next we will be working together to create the "Country Chiq" wedding of Amy's (and yes we won't forget Luke's) dreams!</div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-89371688451494466322012-04-09T13:16:00.000-07:002012-04-09T13:16:40.735-07:00Embroidery Hoops...Yet Again!<div style="text-align: center;">
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4-I promise this is the last time I do this in my house...</div>
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*note the wall in the background with frames covering up holes...</div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-298249158605310442012-03-25T19:33:00.002-07:002012-03-25T19:33:28.285-07:00Spring Fever<div style="text-align: center;">
So I finally took down the sled and skis from my front porch, as they seemed quite out of place in last week's freak heat wave! I took a wee jaunt to the local Dollerstore gather supplies to transform my porch into a turquoise-themed spring delight.</div>
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Since I sold all my Easter rag wreaths on Etsy, I decided to recreate an umbrella bouquet that I discovered on Pinterest. Simple, sweet and inexpensive!</div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-23853607026697494912012-03-02T16:48:00.003-08:002012-03-02T16:48:52.140-08:00A Playroom Makeover: Part V<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Courier New;">A Crib Bottom Transformation!</span></div>
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Here is a quick and easy DIY project. Take a silver serving tray and give it about three coats of chalkboard paint...</div>
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Find some chalk and write a special message for your loved one when they come home from work, or if you are frustrated that the keys in your home are not being put in the right place, make it LOUD and CLEAR where the keys should go!</div>
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I discovered this fabulous Tool Box project on Pinterest ( <a href="http://ana-white.com/2010/11/craftiness-not-optional%E2%80%99s-dress-storage">http://ana-white.com/2010/11/craftiness-not-optional%E2%80%99s-dress-storage</a> ) a few months ago, and sent the instructions to my trusty In-Laws. They created this masterpiece, by combining my Father-in-Law's precision and woodworking skills with my mother-in-law's original "t-shirt fairy dresses". I painted it white (of course) and stencilled on the turquoise "dress up". I plan to make use of it, not only in the playroom, but for craft shows to hold my handmade aprons. I love how the bottom part of the tool box is deep enough to hold lots of shoes (and even a small child) and there is still lots of room for dress-up clothes!</div>
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The mirror was another "left-behind" item from the previous owners, and all it took was a quick coat of paint and some ruffles to gussy it up!</div>
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Here a collection of retro ballerinas, a mirror and embroidery hoops.</div>
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My next major project is to tear down this curtain system and add my own curtains.</div>
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My little girls turned 4 this week and to celebrate, we had a fairy party with their "girl cousins". Here are a few images from the party:</div>
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I added food colouring to water to create a "rose water" look. Various sizes of mason jars, candle sticks, a crystal garland, pink roses, white mums and baby's breath all came together to create a "fairy" world centrepiece.</div>
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I found a lacey bug canopy and a butterfly hanging thingy from the garden section of Dollerama and attached them to my chandelier.</div>
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I printed off stars, had my girls colour them and then glued them to toothpicks to create "fairy wand" toppers.<br />
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We held a fairy dance with "Dancing Ribbon Rings" I discovered on Pinterest, <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Dancing-Ribbon-Rings/#step1">http://www.instructables.com/id/Dancing-Ribbon-Rings/#step1</a>. <br />
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created woodland fairy wands....<br />
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What a sweet morning it was, with little dancing girls, delightful nibbles and a forest of love. </div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-78725767766816953322012-02-10T10:19:00.000-08:002012-02-10T10:19:33.726-08:00A Heart Party for a Special Little Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A few weeks ago, Country Chiq was honoured to help
participate in a special event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
event was a “heart party” for a fabulous little girl named Ryley.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Ryley was just 7 months old, she
received a heart transplant from a family who recognized the importance of organ
donation and donated their child’s organs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On January 29 it was the 6th anniversary of Ryley’s heart
transplant. You can see her “heart-touching” story at: </span><a href="http://beadonor.ca/watch/ryley"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://beadonor.ca/watch/ryley</span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Every year her family and friends come together to celebrate
Ryley receiving the gift of life and to remember the family that gave her that
chance. Since it's so close to Valentine's Day it’s perfect timing to find "heart"
decorations to put up around the house for the celebration. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ryley’s mother discovered Country Chiq’s
decorations through our Etsy shop and filled her home with our cute heart
shaped rag wreath, “rag tags” and the original Playing Card Garland!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryChiq"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.etsy.com/shop/CountryChiq</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The picture below is with all the kids who have had
transplants. The first little girl had a liver transplant and the rest have all
had heart transplants. (The tallest little boy has had 2 heart transplants!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ryley’s family take every opportunity they can to share Ryley’s
story to help raise awareness because so many people are not getting organs in
time because people don't realize the importance of registering. And the
reality is that at some point Ryley will need another transplant.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They only hope that when the time comes there
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So if you haven’t registered yet, PLEASE DO!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In Ontario go to </span><a href="http://beadonor.ca/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://beadonor.ca/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">. It literally takes 3 minutes!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Here are a few images of my porch all decorated for Valentine's Day with a mishmash of vintage items, tin letters and rustic birdhouses:</div>
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Don't you just love the "pops" of red? I found the vintage skis and boots at a garage sale years ago and I must have found the lanterns at Ikea (I honestly can't remember where they are from). The LOVE signs were from Michaels and the white lanterns and bird houses were bought at thrift stores or garage sales.<br />
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This vintage sled is a family heirloom.</div>
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I added a few more red items from the Dollar Store to my existing feathers and birch trees: red roses, and red hearts on sticks. The red sparkle heart is from a Dollar Store too!<br />
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And of course, my "rag wreath" tops off the whole ensemble! </div>
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For instructions on how to make your own, go to our sister site: <a href="http://mummynuggle.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-wreath.html">http://mummynuggle.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-wreath.html</a></div>
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or if you would rather purchase one, go to our Etsy shop:</div>
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As always, happy decorating in this season of love!</div>
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Just a quick reminder: I am in the process of creating a shabby chic playroom for my little girls, with the goal of spending as little as possible. See previous posts for the "before" pictures.</div>
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Images of embroidery hoops walls having been popping up all over Pinterest, and I am slightly abashed that I have indeed fallen for the trend. But, it is such a lovely way to fill a large space with favourite bits of fabric. I did add my own 'touch' to the trend, by adding in mirrors (from discount stores and Dollerama). I am absolutely thrilled with how my wall turned out!<br />
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A good friend of mine gave me a crib mattress so I converted it into a little couch for my girls. I covered it in a quilt and lined the back with various pillows. I created a headboard of sorts by using a garden trellis from Dollerama.</div>
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I discovered this delightful rocking horse at a thrift store, and it I gave it as a gift to my girls for Christmas. I am still debating whether or not to paint the green parts turquoise.<br />
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I re purposed the lid of a broken trunk and turned it into an inspirational motivation to "read", and hung it above the book shelf. The lamp was a lovely find at a thrift store and it received a coat of turquoise paint.</div>
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The "play" sign was an old sign that I no longer used, so I repainted it, screwed in a few hooks and added some rose fabric strips to hang it with.</div>
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And finally, I hung this Dollar Store decoration in a bare corner of the room.</div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979303001881686302.post-19827148615021967492012-01-30T07:49:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:49:27.459-08:00A French-Vintage Valentine<div style="text-align: center;">
What a gloriously bright day it is today and a wonderful day for photos. Today I thought I would let you see a few images of my living room decorated in a french-vintage style.</div>
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I created this garland from manila folders, coffee, old books, french script, sackcloth fabric and white ribbon. To purchase one, please visit:</div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/91757257/valentines-day-garland">http://www.etsy.com/listing/91757257/valentines-day-garland</a></div>
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I discovered the mason jar candle idea from Pinterest. Here is the link for instructions.</div>
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*I put my own twist on it by only cutting out hearts on one side.</div>
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I purchased this cute wooden sign last year from a sweet little shop on Etsy:</div>
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Ruffles made from french script, burlap, lace and old books all come together to create these lovely flags. Find them at: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89933814/valentines-day-burlap-bunting-flags">http://www.etsy.com/listing/89933814/valentines-day-burlap-bunting-flags</a></div>
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And just a quick look at my latest pillow...ruffles and turquoise....my heart and soul.</div>
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(The pillow was $2 from Dollerama. I took the hideous cover of cats and dogs off and sewed my own!)</div>Country Chiqhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14817338178817122242noreply@blogger.com1