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saturday’s show & tell showcase

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Sharon ت

Thank you to everyone who linked up to Show & Tell this week. I hope you took the time to visit some of the others who linked up too. I am always in awe of everyone’s skill and the fact that you all bring something unique to the party. I believe today’s features will appeal to the mom, homemaker, d.i.y.-er, and crafter in all of us. ( cause we’re all that and a bag of chips)

Did y’all see this upcycled scotch tape box?

I can envision this soft, feminine rosette box on a little girl’s dresser holding hair ribbons and bows.

And don’t throw away your canning jars. They make great pendant lights!

For those who are looking for their next washi tape project, these next two projects are sure to inspire. First we have the washi tape calendar.

Even the longest of summer days will be met with excitement with such a fun calendar.

And taking washi tape to a whole new level is this virtual version.

I can just see your wheels turning!

It was fun seeing the paint color choices Jennifer picked out for her front door.

Have you ever used the Sherwin Williams paint visualizer?

Carrie shared her expertise with us so that we can paint like a pro.

With these tips and tools for painting furniture, you can’t go wrong.

Now that the kids are home from school, they’ll be reaching for the snacks more often. Here are some great ideas for healthy options.

These treats sound so tasty, that I don’t think they’ll miss the junk food.

When it comes to house design and home decor, I’m going to take my cue from Shirley. She had the builders redesign the designated breakfast room into a sunroom.

It turned out beautifully! And now she and her family have a room that better suits their lifestyle.

Today’s features are so full of inspiration and tips. You have certainly earned a gold star!

I will be pinning all of these great ideas to my Show & Tell Highlights board on Pinterest. If you want to pin something you see here today, please click on the link above each photo to go to the original source. That way credit can be given where credit is due. We all appreciate that courtesy!

Hope to see you back here on Wednesday for another Show & Tell.

Until next time,

Sharon

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teen room reveal

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Sharon ت

The “teen” stuff…teen heartthrob- “If I Was Your Boyfriend” singin’- Justin Bieber posters..represent!, the must have peace sign, the groovy moon chair and the funkadelic five arm lamp.

The color ~~wheel~~ palette…turquoise and black & white accented with purple and splashes of lime green and bright pink.

The bedding…

The “deets”…

our design plan

the shopping trip

paint reveal

And then the room makeover stalled for awhile. It just didn’t live up to my vision…something was missing. I know! I need to steal these media towers from the “media” room and put them on either side of the bed.

So, I got busy emptying the shelves and dragging the towers down the hall and into their new home. LOVE!

My daughter was afraid they’d make the room feel small, but to the contrary, the way the shelves expand across the wall on either side of her bed really gives the room a larger feel. Yessss!

And here’s the mess I left behind in the media room…oh, except for the girl…she’s not part of the mess.

I’ve got my work cut out for me when I redo this room….that’s a whole ‘nother post.

Let’s focus on one room at a time, shall we? The owl is a lamp and poor Pooh, he just can’t sit up straight.

but we still like our Pooh and our pillow pal. Shhh! Keep that on the down low.

Here’s the “floor lounge” (I just made that up) to sit and listen to music, or read (sure!) and daydream about boys…

and we even have an all-important message wall…to keep track of notes and phone numbers and parties.

Do you think this “drop zone”will get used? Don’t answer that.

I had a lot of fun designing this room. Do you have a teen space in your home?

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m linking to:

Friday Flair @ Whipperberry

Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home

Feathered Nest @ French Country Cottage

Fridays Unfolded @ Stuff and Nonsense

Show and Tell @ Romantic Home

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copy cat challenge: the wall

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Sharon ت

For almost five years now, I’ve struggled with what to do with the entertainment wall in my living room. It has gone through many looks over the years,

but none of them were quite right.

Then one night, I started rearranging…again. This time was different though. I went with my gut instincts, and I finally got it right. But, then I was left wondering what in the world I was going to do to fill all that blank space above the t.v.

Lo and behold, the Pottery Barn catalog arrived in the mail that same week. I sat down and started flipping though the pages when I saw this.

That’s what I’ll do! So, I took down the gallery wall in my entry and brought all of the pictures in the living room. I laid them out on the floor to come up with an arrangement like the one in my inspiration photo.

I am loving the new look.

You can’t even tell which design is Pottery Barn and which is mine. I’m TOTALLY kidding.

Until next time (when I change the wall again ),

Sharon

I’m linking to:

Debbiedoo’s Magazine Copycat Challenge

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show & tell 24

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Sharon ت

Well, what do you know? It’s Wednesday! It slipped up on me this week with the long weekend, but I’m ready to see your latest Show & Tell projects. You really out did yourselves last week. If you haven’t seen Saturday’s Show & Tell Showcase, I hope you’ll check it out.

Share your latest home decor, d.i.y, crafts, recipes, gardening, tips, tutorials…if you did it, you can link up. Feel free to link up as many projects as you like as long as it is new to Show & Tell. To link up, click on the link provided by Linky Tools which is located at the bottom of this post.

I’ll be sharing your projects on Facebook, Twitter and Google + though out the week. The posts with the most views will be featured at Saturday’s Show & Tell Showcase as well as pinned to my Show & Tell Highlights on Pinterest.

Please provide a link back to this party either with the party button, a text link or a shout out on Facebook, Twitter or Google +.

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Until next time,
Sharon

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back to the future

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Sharon ت

Last Tuesday, I met my Mom in the historic section of Humble, TX. In my rush, I forgot to bring my camera, but I did capture some of the sights with my cell phone.

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French Inspiration

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Sharon ت

About a month ago, I had the privilege of meeting Pamela Finch from the blog From My Front Porch to Yours in real life! It’s a little surreal to meet the person behind the blog. Pamela is very warm and down to earth. She also has a great sense of humor. It was a real treat to get to spend the afternoon with her.

There was an instant connection as Pamela and I ooohed and aaaahed over the Pink Ribbon House in Houston. We took our time in each room to look at all of the details and take mental notes. As we roamed room to room, I was very taken with the subtle textures and the soothing palette of french inspired grays. This dining room is a fine example. Read the rest of this entry →

where i’m going

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Sharon ت

Last time, I ended by saying that I’d share more about where I’ve been. Here’s the deal: there comes a point in time that the past is no longer a part of our story, at least not the part we share when we are getting to know each other. If we’d met twenty years ago, I would have shared the heartache of watching my parent’s marriage being torn apart. Fifteen years ago, I’d have told you all about the ex-fiance who turned out to be my stalker. And as recently as last summer, I would have expressed the disappointment in lost dreams and in an unexpected change of plans. And the funny thing is, those incidents were in the past. But I carried it with me as though it were a part of my identity. ”Hello, I’m Sharon. My Dad had an affair, my ex was a dangerous conman who used to stalk me, and my husband and I barely survived when he lost his job.” Read the rest of this entry →

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Saturday’s Show & Tell Showcase

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Sharon ت

Everyone gets an A+ this week! There were delicious recipes, beautiful room makeovers, gorgeous gardens and some great d.i.y. projects. I get so excited when I see such variety at the link party! I really appreciate all of you sharing your gifts and talents here at Show & Tell. Together we make a pretty awesome team!

Mary is one of our many talented cooks. If you’re looking for a nice summer salad, I think you will enjoy this apple pecan chicken salad.

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thankful thursday

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Sharon ت

Until next time,

Sharon

I’m linking to:

Stop and Smell the Roses @ House of Rose

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show & tell, no. 23

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Sharon ت

Hey y’all! Ready for another week of Show & Tell?! I sure am. As you can see in last week’s Show & Tell Showcase, there’s something for everyone at this party.

You can share your latest home decor, d.i.y, crafts, recipes, tips, tutorials…if you did it, you can link up. Feel free to link up as many projects as you like as long as it is new to Show & Tell. Read the rest of this entry →