tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75487983670171268822024-02-07T08:08:00.742-05:00Spring Hill FarmRenovations, Do It Yourself Projects, and Decorating on a BudgetSpring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-13276652073858673152018-03-10T10:33:00.000-05:002018-03-10T10:33:45.700-05:00Spring Is In The Air<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When you haven't posted in years and you don't know if anyone is even out there anymore you need to start slow. Just thought I would post a few pictures. I am trying to make everything feel like spring which is hard when there is still snow on the ground and all I want to do is start a fire and stay in my pjs all day. Day light savings time is tonight so it can't be to far away...right??</div>
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My latest spring find is this amazing indoor - outdoor pillow from Target. It may end up on my porch as the weather gets nicer, but for now it has a perfect home in my dining room. Only $14.99!</div>
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A little greenery makes it feel a little more Springy. These myrtle topiaries are very easy to take care of. Partial sun and a watering once a week makes them happy. </div>
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My final spring inspiration - pillows. I change my pillow covers all the time (probably a bit to much). The blue really brightens up the family room. </div>
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Only 11 days of winter left - Here is to warmer, sunnier days ahead.</div>
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<br />Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-63334814017737341432015-05-12T10:27:00.000-04:002015-05-12T10:28:08.711-04:00Making Room For A New Addition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It has been so long since I last blogged I think I forgot how to.
Almost nine months!
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We are expecting a new addition to our family in a few weeks and
couldn't be more excited - this may explain the 9 months away from
blogging. My first 2 had their own rooms before they were even
born. The "nursery" does not exist with #3. We
have a 3 bedroom home so we decided to try to make our bedroom, the
master bedroom (if you can call it that in an 1800s house) a
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The first purchase was this adorable <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/emerson-small-spaces-crib-mattress-set/?pkey=e%7Cemerson%2Bmini%2Bcrib%7C1%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules">Emerson Mini Crib</a> from Pottery Barn Kids. Although it is not a convertible crib it takes the place of a bassinet and a crib and fits perfectly in the corner of the room. The sign was a must have form <a href="http://www.susieharrisblog.com/2011/09/signs-for-sale.html">Susie Harris</a>. She is so talented. The curtains from <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/cotton-canvas-bazaar-curtain-platinum-t1163/?pkey=ccurtains-drapes%7Cpatterned-curtains%7C&cm_src=curtains-drapes||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-">West Elm</a> were my first try in 20 years at "drapes"...I am more of a Roman Shade Girl, but I am now thinking about converting. They add such warmth to the room. The bureau is the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60245368/">Ikea Hemnes Bureau.</a></div>
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An old pine bureau topped with a changing pad serves as a changing table. The bedside lamps are from Target and the hooks are from Ikea.</div>
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In the other corner is the rocking station. A home with a baby always needs a rocking chair. This one was purchased almost ten years ago from Pottery Barn Kids and is still the perfect fit for any room. Believe me it has been in just about every room in the house. The brass reading lamp is from Target. </div>
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So for now I think this master/nursery is complete or will be in a few weeks! </div>
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Thank you for stopping by, Emily</div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-37517727268720698742014-09-17T15:39:00.000-04:002015-11-04T13:51:59.592-05:00Dining Room Makeover Before & AfterI had the pleasure of working on a dining room makeover for <strike>my sister</strike> a client a few months ago. She was gracious enough to let me share the before & after pictures with you. It is their first home so the space was a blank slate. They were working on a small budget and the room itself was also very small.<br />
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The main focus was a place to eat. I chose a round pedestal table that was 36". This still gave them enough space for a comfortable traffic flow from the kitchen to the family room. The table was purchased from an unfinished furniture store and painted black.<br />
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A small console table was added from Home Goods. The drawers hold table cloths, napkins and napkin rings and the top serves as a mini bar. </div>
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The splurge in the room were these adorable chairs from Restoration Hardware. I am so jealous I want them for my own house. They are the Madeleine Chair in Weather Oak Drifted. The seat cushions are from Ikea. Four were purchased for the room although only three sit around the table.</div>
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A Spring Hill Farm chalkboard was added to the bar with a cute saying from the homeowner.<br />
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This was such a fun project. Thank you for letting me share it with you!Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-26926682766736529742014-08-07T17:36:00.001-04:002014-08-15T08:57:57.322-04:00BHG Kitchen & Bath Makeovers <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last October our kitchen was photographed for Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen & Bath Makeovers Magazine. I found it the other day at our local Barnes & Noble. It brought back such great memories of such a fun day. Our photographer Michael & Field Editor Lynda are such a pleasure to work with. I wanted to share some behind the scenes photos...<br />
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All the camera equipment and beautiful Zinnia's that were brought in for the shoot. It is so amazing to see how a magazine spread is put together. <br />
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It is a great issue (not just our kitchen), but many others and some beautiful baths, too! If you pick up a copy, make sure to check out pages 74-79. <br />
<br />Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-82609515244689922492014-08-03T10:50:00.000-04:002014-08-03T17:07:47.013-04:00Boy's Room RedoThis past winter I talked about inspiration for a boy's room makeover (see the post <a href="http://springhillfarm-eg.blogspot.com/2014/02/decorating-boys-room.html">here</a>). Yesterday was such a rainy and cold day I thought I would start. I know it is August, but I am a little slow on my projects!<br />
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A trip to Ikea was the starting point. I made sure to get there first thing in the morning and have a plan of attack. A rainy Saturday is really not the time to go to Ikea! I picked up the Jules Junior Desk Chair (<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S49884532/">here</a>) and the Hemnes Twin Bed (<a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S19023252/">here</a> ). My son has never had a real bed. By real I mean his last bed was a headboard we found on the side of the road. He wanted an official bed as he calls it. <br />
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I found these old squash racquets in the barn. They look so cute next to his bed. I love adding vintage items to every room. It still needs a few tweaks...a down insert for his duvet cover and a little paint touch up where the nail holes were filled in. But no one notices...right?<br />
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The desk chair fits perfect under his desk. My dad made the desk a few years ago from a picture of a pottery barn desk. We had to make it smaller to fit in the space. It has been hard to find the right size chair. Thanks to Ikea this one works.</div>
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This little guy needed to be added to the bed in honor of Sharknado 2. I haven't watched it yet, but I know it will be a movie night really soon!</div>
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Finally, our door no longer has posters, but a pennant from <a href="http://www.oxfordpennant.com/">Oxford Pennant.</a></div>
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The best part of this room redo was when he walked in and said "this is the room of my dreams". Made My Day!!!</div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-34285584070342280752014-07-30T09:37:00.000-04:002014-07-30T09:51:10.196-04:00Inspiration - Finds - Recipes<br />
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I recently found this pin on pinterest from Urban Cottage.<br />
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I just love the Nautical Collection on this table. It is inspiring me to redo my table in my living room. I even dug out my turtle shell. I think I need to do some beach combing for drift wood and be on the hunt for a silver bowl. Such a beautiful display!<br />
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My family & I took a trip to Newport and I had to visit Lemon and Line. I have heard so much about it and even have gone on their website a few times. A beautiful store and such great customer service. They even made my 8 year old's day by getting a special xxs bracelet for him in the back so that we all could get a bracelet. Their price point is ideal too. Most of their bracelets are only $25. Check out their website <a href="http://www.lemonandline.com/">Lemon and Line</a>.<br />
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The other day at the Farmer's Market I was introduced to Cold Brew Ice Coffee. Once you try it you will never go back to regular ice coffee. Just delicious!<br />
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I found this how to on pinterest. I think I need to give it a try.<br />
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<br />Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-72599564450567484962014-07-16T12:13:00.002-04:002014-07-16T12:13:43.697-04:00Summer at Spring Hill FarmHi All! Sorry for my lack of posts. The blog, DIY projects & decorating have taken a back burner to spending time with family, friends and enjoying this wonderful weather! <br />
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We visited one of my favorite stores on our vacation to Maine - SEABAGS.<br />
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We always make a stop in Freeport. Seabags was the first in the market to make bags out of recycled sails. Each bag is one of a kind. I have a couple of them, but had to add one more to my collection.</div>
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My new Whale Seabag looks perfect in my mudroom hung next to a Turkish Towel. It is also just the right size to hold a towel, sweater and snacks for the beach. </div>
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The boys caught their first large mouth bass on our trip. I cherish the days we spend with family in Maine every year. The boys not only get to fish, but water ski and kneeboard. The smiles on their faces are priceless.<br />
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I have done a little rearranging around the house. I moved my Vintage Artillary Basket from my front hall to the kitchen. I filled it with my old bread boards. One of those moments when you say why didn't I do this sooner. It looks perfect in its new home.</div>
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Don't you just love when you find a new store? I do! The shopper in me gets so excited. The other day I was looking through my new, May issue of Better Homes & Gardens. It talked about some really amazing stores in Providence, Rhode Island. <br />
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The one that really caught my attention was Cluck. It is an old gas station that has been transformed into an urban farm and garden supply store. As a gardener and owner of chickens, I knew I would have to take a visit and soon. The boys and I happened to be in the area today so we took a trip. <br />
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It has an amazing selection of chicken, bee keeping and gardening supplies. I loved these reproduction charts. Definitely going on my "I want list".<br />
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I also grabbed a variety of French carrot, lettuce and radish seeds. All can be sowed in the Spring. <br />
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I just love when you find a place that combines old, new and supports local business. If you are in the area please check them out! <a href="http://cluckri.com/">Cluck RI</a><br />
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I needed to stop for a minute this Monday morning and appreciate just how much has been done. In 2007 when we purchased this 1820 farm house it was in very poor shape. We did 75% of the work ourselves with the help of my Dad. We worked on it for almost 5 months before we even moved in. So today I see the cup as half full...not half empty. Spring is here! Look how far we have come! <br />
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-84088557384149932652014-04-09T15:18:00.000-04:002014-04-09T15:23:11.671-04:00Easter Centerpiece - Egg DecoratingI love to color eggs. However, I never can figure out how to color them. Do I hard boil them or do I blow them out so they will last longer?<br />
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I usually end up blowing them out. I like them to be part of my Easter decoration for at least a few days. This year I tried something new. I took uncooked white eggs and colored them. Once dry I cracked them open and rinsed them out.<br />
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I then filled each of them with a Johnny Jump Up - Viola. There was a little cracking when I put the flower in, but I love the way it looks. <br />
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I placed them in a cardboard egg crate and added some white and brown wood eggs that I already had. This is going to look so cute in the center of my Easter Table. You could also plant succulents in the eggs too.<br />
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-69144066202754693742014-04-05T07:16:00.000-04:002014-04-05T07:16:03.524-04:00InstagramI love Instagram. If you are not yet an Instagramer you should check it out. Here are some of my favorite Instargmers. <br />
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West Elm has their Slate Plant Markers on Sale! A really great deal at $2.99 (plus free shipping). The set includes 6 thick slate markers along with a white crayon. What a great gift for a hostess on Easter or Mother's Day. When I find a great deal like this I have to share. <br />
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-14613430349554696772014-03-19T07:40:00.000-04:002014-03-19T13:39:08.205-04:00Trip to IkeaI like everyone else out there loves Ikea! Yesterday I had a well needed decorating reboot. A trip to Ikea with some great friends and of course Swedish Meatballs. <br />
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Not Bad for $70!<br />
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6 Bath Towels @ $2.99 each<br />
2 Hand Towels @ 1.99 each<br />
2 Small Cutting Boards @$2.99 each - Great for Entertaining - Cheese Boards or Trivets<br />
1 Nautical Door Mat @ $9.99<br />
1 Navy Butterfly Pillow w/insert @$9.99<br />
1 Beach Volleyball @ $7.99 - Beach Day Dreaming!<br />
100 Tea Lights @ $3.99- I am a big fan of Yankee Candle Tarts, but Ikea Tea Light are a lot less expensive<br />
1 Package of 4 Pillar Candles @ $3.99<br />
2 Packages Green Cocktail Napkins @$1.49 each - Easter Napkins<br />
2 Packages Lobster Dinner Napkins @ $1.99 each - Summer Dinner Napkins<br />
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<br />Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-64313973334737418902014-03-13T07:43:00.000-04:002014-03-13T07:51:23.958-04:00Easy Dinner Night - Arroz Con Pollo<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Easy Dinner Night</span> </strong><br />
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<strong>I used to make this all of the time and had forgotten all about it. Last night I opened my fridge to see it almost bare. Tomorrow is grocery shopping day and as the boys get bigger a full fridge does not last very long. </strong><br />
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<strong>This is a great one pan dinner and you usually have all of the ingredients on hand. I have never been one to follow a recipe exactly (just like my decorating). So this is a recipe I have tweaked along the way. I am in no way a professional cook, just a mom that needs to get dinner on the table quickly.</strong><br />
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<strong>Salt & Pepper to Taste</strong><br />
<strong>1 clove garlic</strong><br />
<strong>1 small yellow onion</strong><br />
<strong>1 -2 lbs Chicken (raw) Tenders Cubed</strong><br />
<strong>1 Pkg Carolina Yellow Rice (Any Boxed Rice - Rice A Roni)</strong><br />
<strong>1 1/2 Cups of Water</strong><br />
<strong>3 - 4 Plum Tomatoes - diced</strong><br />
<strong>1/2 Cup Frozen Peas</strong><br />
<strong>1/4 Cup Green Olives Sliced (Optional)</strong><br />
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<strong>In a skillet on medium heat add a splash of olive oil. Add your yellow onion and let it sweat for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and then add the cubed chicken. When the chicken is almost cooked through 5-8 minutes add the packaged rice (if you use Rice A Roni add the seasoning packet as well). Then add 1 1/2 cup water - stir and cover for approximately 15 minutes or until your rice is almost done. Add your tomatoes, frozen peas and olives. Cook for an additional 2-4 minutes. That is it! </strong><br />
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-14506687954632897682014-03-09T19:46:00.000-04:002014-03-09T19:46:00.762-04:00This Week Around The HouseThis week I changed some things around.<br />
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I grabbed a clover plant (Trifolium) at the grocery store this week. I dropped it into and old clay pot. A cute little St. Patrick's Day addition to the house.
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I also tried to improve on my want-to-be gallery wall. It is without a doubt a work in progress, but it is starting to come together. I am never one to follow rules. So I didn't lay anything out with paper templates. I had my boys hold them in place while I stood back and looked. I can't wait to take the gallery wall all the way up the stairs.<br />
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I moved my old terrarium to the pine bureau in the Living Room. I then added some sand that the kids collected from Block Island last summer and some pillar candles.<br />
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I can not get enough of white tulips. I have been buying a bunch every week at the grocery store. Another find of the week was this amazing mortar and pestle. I found it at Home Goods for $12. I just love it.</div>
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I am trying to control myself from putting out all of my spring decorations. There is still snow on the ground here in Rhode Island. Although we had a beautiful sunny 50 degree day on Saturday, today turned cold once again. </div>
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I hope this week brings more sunny days and as much progress as last.</div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-57130133746343116652014-03-03T13:07:00.000-05:002014-03-08T21:31:37.589-05:00Collections<span style="font-size: large;">I love collections. I think they can warm up any room. It can be a collection that is displayed year round like my ironstone sugar bowls in my dining room hutch.
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<span style="font-size: large;">A collection can be a seasonal display like old fishing nets or seashells for a summer decoration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A collection can also be displayed in any room. Trophies have become a popular collection. I have seen them in a boys room, on a mantel or even on a kitchen counter to store silverware.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite collections are my clocks. My first one I purchased was a German alarm clock from an antique store in New Hampshire. I have added many more to my collection since then. Working or not that make a beautiful display.</span></div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-39604272847264264132014-02-24T11:28:00.000-05:002014-02-26T20:36:26.209-05:00Decorating a Boys RoomI have returned from vacation with decorating inspiration. Our family spent a few days skiing in Vermont and I was so inspired by the vintage skiing posters, exposed beams, animal hide ottomans and slate floors. <br />
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Yet another snow day here in the North East. Yuck! The kids are home and everyone is restless. So I took to pinterest. All of those craft projects that you pin and think - I can do that - but never do. I had to share this one because we actually did it and it was not only adorable, but so much fun. This is the actual pin <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/220324606744974077/">here.</a> It is a felt monster. The pin links you to this blog <a href="http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2013/01/28/stl-felt-monsters-to-make-with-your-kids-plus-free-mix-n-mat.html">it's always autumn</a>. The blog is amazing and the step by step instructions and patterns are so user friendly. <br />
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My little guy is 8 so he made his monster on his own with a bit of guidance. If you have smaller ones the sewing and cutting will be up to you, but they can have fun designing their monster on paper before you begin. We also sewed ours on the sewing machine, but if you do not have a sewing machine you can sew it by hand or even use fabric glue and make it a no-sew project. <br />
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Step 1 - Go to this fabulous blog <a href="http://www.itsalwaysautumn.com/2013/01/28/stl-felt-monsters-to-make-with-your-kids-plus-free-mix-n-mat.html">it's always autumn</a> and print out the pdf pattern and instructions.</div>
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The dining room...yes the dining room. I changed some things around to make it work. I used to have an old weathervane over my server/bar area. I replaced it with a Pottery Barn Print of Starfish. The colors in the print compliment the new lamp.<br />
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I love the raw wood - architectural look that it has and the burlap shade was also a plus. I always struggle when it comes to buying lamps and that is why I just couldn't let this one go. (Please excuse any tags...I couldn't wait to take the pictures with the sun coming in the windows...so the tags are still attached.)</div>
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After the lamp purchase I had to swing in to Trader Joe's to grab some flowers. Hydrangeas, Wax Flowers and a stack of ironstone plates sit on top of an old French cutting board. </div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-50865312379054424632014-02-03T08:06:00.004-05:002014-02-03T08:06:55.068-05:00Valentine's Day Class Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had such a huge success with last year's Valentine's Day treats I thought I would try again. You can see last years <a href="http://www.springhillfarm-eg.blogspot.com/2013/02/pintrest-valentines-day-project.html">here.</a> My little one and I took to pinterest once again. He made me smile when he saw this one. His exact words were "Who doesn't love a bouncy ball?" He is right who doesn't love one. <br />
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We got the bouncy balls and the little treat bags at Party City. The balls were 4 for a $1. Total cost with the bags was only $8. I used some white card stock I had in the craft cupboard to make the tags. The tags themselves were very simple. I went onto the <a href="http://www.avery.com/avery/en_us/">Avery</a> website and downloaded a free label template. You can fit 12 on a page. Then you can get creative with your message. We had so much fun packaging them up. It was a great Sunday morning project and they look so cute!<br />
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-25431219701088084552014-01-29T13:47:00.000-05:002014-01-29T13:49:42.328-05:00Workspace OrganizationI decided to tackle my workspace yesterday. I don't really have an office or even a true desk for that matter. My workspace is an old drafting table that sits in front of my bookshelves in our family room. Since it is in the center of everything it is best if it is kept organized and lately that just hasn't happened. It has been piles of end of the year paperwork, school work and magazines on top of magazines. I was truly motivated to attack this area on my last trip to TJ Maxx (Homegoods). I came across some amazing note cards, note paper and journals. <br />
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A little shopping always motivates me...So I removed everything even a lot of the books from the bookshelves. I found some great books I forgot I had and some amazing supplies in one of my baskets. </div>
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Spring Hill Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07015760438880568126noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7548798367017126882.post-42153866494858664672014-01-26T16:14:00.001-05:002014-01-26T17:18:31.671-05:00Sunny SundayThis morning started off with beautiful rays of sun coming through the windows. Then the clouds rolled in and the temperatures began to drop once again. I was able to capture a quick picture of our living room while the sun was still out.<br />
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This week I will be posting some great Valentine's Day Projects. Until then enjoy the rest of your Weekend!
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>I have been fighting some yucky colds since Thanksgiving. I have a couple of good days that I start to feel better and rather than relish them I try to get all the housework, errands, etc., etc., done and burn myself right back out. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>I took this picture yesterday. Yes, from the couch! The afternoon sun makes everything look so pretty as it comes in through the window. My new Pottery Barn Pillow is the highlight. It is called the </em></span><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/products/thomas-ticking-stripe-pillow-covers/?pkey=e%7Cthomas%2Bticking%7C3%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C2&cm_src=PRODUCTSEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Thomas Ticking Pillow</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>. It is part of their new </em></span><a href="http://www.potterybarn.com/"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>Indigo</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em> line. I felt the beige and cream needed a splash of Indigo for the New Year</em></span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The presents have been opened, the champagne has been popped and the snow is falling. Are your homes feeling a bit empty without the greens on the mantel and the Christmas tree lit. Mine is. Well truth be told my tree is still lit. I am a big believer of keeping it up until Epiphany which this year is January 6th. So a few more days of the beautiful lights. But my greens have all been taken down and the stockings have been packed away. </span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>So how can you decorate for January. I found the most amazing felt snowflakes at West Elm. You can find them </em></span><a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/felt-snowflake-ornament-a967/?pkey=e%7Cfelt%2Bsnowflake%2Bornament%2Bset%7C6%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&cm_src=NLASEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>here</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"><em>. They are on sale so I am sure they will go quickly online so make sure to check the stores as well (they will ship them from the store if you do not have one close to you). They come in a set of 4 for only $3. I placed them in the front windows. They are just the touch the house needs on these cold, snowy January days. A simple boxwood wreath still remains on my front door. I think these are the perfect decorations for winter. </em></span><br />
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