tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18860950045312630872024-03-13T06:12:58.726-07:00LUCKY 7 DESIGNMJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-71577316465249191972016-11-05T11:02:00.003-07:002016-11-05T11:02:59.040-07:00MJ gets her groove backIt has been a whirlwind of a year so far. But finally got my design groove back. All moved into the new condo and decorating is going well. Different from old house and im liking it alot and always adding more<br />
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Day job is good, kids are great! Lucky7Design is going well im not pushing myself but have been taking on small projects and finally ready to do more.<br />
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So tonight I drove up to Westfield NJ to visit a fabulous store called The Farmhouse Store. None other than Clint Harp....yes the carpenter from HGTV's show Fixer Upper was there to speak and introduce his line that will be available at The Farmhouse Store.<br />
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I was beyond excited, had been planning and waiting for weeks since I found out. Left 1 hr early just so I wouldn't be late or be last in line. I asked my creative sister Jenn to meet me there and join in my excitement.<br />
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So 5 minutes walking into the shop....I grab my blue Harp Design Co tshirt so that it can be autographed and got on line. I was number 5 and holding a spot for my sis too.<br />
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My beautiful Sis and I seated and waiting to hear Clint speak</div>
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So glad I got to hear Clint speak and was able to take a photo with them. I was literally so overwhelmed I could barely speak when it was my turn in line. Silly but I was really touched by his words. </div>
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Here is Clint and his beautiful and smart wife Kelly Harp.</div>
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My prized piece....turned candlestick signed by Clint and his wife Kelly.</div>
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What I learned tonight is to not be afraid.....step out in faith because you never know where you will end up. Im hoping that my wishes of ending up in Waco, Texas will someday happen. As a single mom fear sometimes holds me back from dreams and ideas that I have. But, hearing Clint speak of the tests and trials they endured just gives me hope that anything can happen with a little faith...</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-7355101588734264902016-04-27T09:45:00.003-07:002016-04-27T09:46:14.614-07:00A DAY IN THE LIFE OF JOJO & CHIP<br />
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Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of Joanna & Chip Gaines looks like? Well <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/shows/fixer-upper/a-day-in-the-life-of-chip-and-joanna-gaines-pictures?nl=HGI_042716_subfeatlink_&c32=c32c0311194892fb5f7c4348ed6276eea7eddfe8&sni_by=&sni_gn=Female&ssid=2016_HGTV_Dream_Home_2016_Wildfire&bid=6592603">HERE</a> you go, it looks pretty fantastic to me.<br />
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-9364334973581823122016-04-14T10:24:00.001-07:002016-04-14T14:04:22.564-07:00BE PREPARED FOR GREATER THINGS........<div>
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I've been a fan of Joanna Gaines since Day One, her blog, her show, her testimony. I believe God puts people in your life for a reason. And yes, even TV life....I have faithfully watched her show and related so much. </div>
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When I closed my shop in 2012 I cried my eyes out, but deep down I knew it wasn't the end. I had suffered the death of my step father and a miscarriage in a matter of months. I needed time to heal.</div>
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In 2014 I went through a separation, and 2015 the final divorce. My faith in God became stronger and stronger and I knew this was all happening for a reason.</div>
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In 2016, I had to move out of a single family home and downsize to a condo with my kiddos. I had to get rid of and sell a lot of my inventory. That seriously broke my heart. I still prayed faithfully to God to show me the way.</div>
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Through my daughter's Girl Scouts leader .....I found a new home church and my faith has never been stronger. I have made some bold moves in the past month because I truly believe GOD IS PREPARING ME FOR GREATER THINGS. </div>
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If you haven't ever seen this video.....take a minute and just listen to the words she speaks.</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-64819011154717673862016-04-09T10:00:00.000-07:002016-04-09T10:00:09.533-07:00APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH<div style="text-align: center;">
APRIL IS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH......as the parent of a lil girl on the Autism Spectrum. I do my best every year to raise awareness and prepare for our walk.</div>
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This year we are hoping to have a big team of walkers and supporters. My daughter's team name is Samayah's Puzzle Patrol</div>
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I'll be sharing more this month...but for now here are sneak peeks and my inspiration.</div>
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These awesome nail wraps from Jamberry will be part of our walk uniform.</div>
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Samayah Rae is 9 yrs old, she was diagnosed at age 2. She is extremely smart and is now in regular education classes because her IQ score was so high. Samayah loves art and reading, she will go far in this world....I have faith God has a plan for my angel.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">P.S. POAC AUTISM WALK WILL BE ON APRIL 17TH @ 11:30 AM, FOR MORE INFO AND TO JOIN OUR TEAM AS A WALKER OR TO DONATE....PLEASE VISIT</span> <a href="https://www.poacwalk.org/woodbridge/Member/MyPage/503609/Melanie-Joseph">HERE</a></div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-89366444609713886282016-03-17T16:23:00.000-07:002016-03-17T16:23:37.543-07:00DIY ART FOR THE NEW PLACE<br />
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For those of you who follow me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucky7design/">(Lucky7design)</a> , you know I recently downsized from a single family home and into a loft condominium. I decided to revamp all of my decor and not repeat too much here in the new place.<br />
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Kinda Rustic Farmhouse meets Restoration Hardware & Anthropologie.... Honestly I get bored easily and I like my home to be eclectic and not just one style.<br />
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While out browsing in <a href="http://www.homegoods.com/">Home Goods</a>....I spotted an awesome large piece of art. When I looked at the price tag, I knew it was out of my budget.<br />
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Now it's beautiful and worth it but I just had to stick to my budget because I had a long wish list for the new place. So I decided that I could definately DIY this....<br />
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I immediately sent the above picture to my sister and told her of my plan. She is the true artist in the family.....I just dabble. She said go for it.<br />
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Not even 2 days later on Instagram there is a Sponsored Post for Home Goods.....guess what? Yep, my wish list piece of art being featured. <br />
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Here is my DIY art on the wall in my new place. I wanted it specifically to hang over my new sofa</div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-54251192847047574242016-03-16T08:28:00.000-07:002016-03-16T08:28:11.477-07:00GARDENING AND FAIRIES.I have always been fond of fairy gardens, so this past weekend while shopping at <a href="http://walmart.com/">Walmart</a> I came across a little fairy garden starter kit.<br />
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Here is what the girls and the starter kit looked like.....<br />
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The kit provides the fabulous glass bowl, a little resin bench, mushroom cluster and fairy of course along with a pack of pebbles and "fairy dust"</div>
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This is what my girls came up with....we purchased a sweet little cactus that looks like an ice cream cone and a fuzzy purple plant as they called it from <a href="http://www.lowes.com/">Lowe's Home Improvement</a></div>
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Anyone who knows me, also knows that Im totally addicted to Joanna and Chip Gaines show on HGTV..... Fixer Upper.</div>
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Well...Im such a lucky girl. I was selected to be on the Magnolia Story Street Team, our official name is the Shiplappers. Im so over the moon about this, because not only do I love the show but Im also a big fan of JoJo and Chip and what they stand for in life. I will get to bring you news about the book, release dates, events and everything Magnolia.</div>
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Please go check out the preview of their story <a href="http://www.people.com/article/chip-joanna-gaines-fixer-upper-book">HERE</a> and of course when the book is released you must get yourself a copy.</div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-27447611224286559452015-03-14T20:34:00.000-07:002015-03-14T20:39:11.164-07:00VINTAGE CIRCUS BIRTHDAYSupportive friends are the best, they help you out in ways they don't realize sometimes. Tonight I had the honor and definitely the pleasure to be in charge of my friend Paola's son's 1st Birthday. <br />
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She asked me weeks ago, of course I said yes! And we spent hours and days on the phone texting, talking, going out shopping and today was what it was all for......I hope I did her proud. </div>
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But I owe her a thank you for reminding me what it is that I love to do. Sometimes life happens and we get lost. Tonight I was found, and can't wait to plan and design some new party spaces.</div>
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Check out some photos from tonight's party....and I must say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ANTHONY GIANNI on his awesome 1st birthday.</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-65661921296234354392014-07-29T19:44:00.000-07:002014-07-29T19:44:00.939-07:00I'M BACK........................................................Well it's been 145 days since my last blog post. I have to say that it's feels like years...a lot has happened in my life but it's time to jump back in the saddle. <br />
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Just to explain my absence....earlier this year my husband of 9 years and I separated and it was devastating for myself and for my children. I don't want to say time heals all wounds, but we are back on our feet now. By the grace of god and the love of family and friends I am strong again and head of my household.<br />
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I have started back at my DIY projects on the house we had just moved into and at some point I will start back in the event business with my styling and rentals. Right now my children are the most important thing to me so being home with them comes first.<br />
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Now that wont stop me from my projects...so here is just a little glimpse of what I've been up to recently and hopefully you will check back to see what else I have in store for my humble abode.<br />
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-89700548259791203372014-03-06T11:00:00.000-08:002014-03-06T11:00:02.379-08:00MARDI GRAS LADIES NIGHT I really don't ever need an excuse to throw a party....however when I received a party pack from <a href="http://www.houseparty.com/">House Party</a> full of goodies from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Zatarains">Zatarain's</a>.....I knew right away what I was going to do.<br />
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Mardi Gras...................Ive never been but have always been intrigued by the whole party style and one day I will make it down to New Orleans to celebrate it the right way.<br />
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Here are some pics from my Ladies Night....Mardi Gras with Zatarain's party.<br />
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Me and my boo....we love parties</div>
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I used a vintage door atop a Singer sewing base for my app buffet</div>
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I collect green glass so that vase/bottle was a no brainer....the red package are Valentine's Day napkins set of 4...my kitchen has red accents so those will work perfectly. And then there is my pillow. I have been searching for accent pillow for my Family Room. This one was in Clearance section, actually all 3 items were red tag treasures. </div>
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Here is what I decided to do with my new pillow.</div>
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My blank canvas... $8 Clearance pillow</div>
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Bam.....it's all about FAMILY in my Family Room.</div>
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And a lil bit of Irish for the upcoming holiday!</div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-12100999586130658352014-02-08T16:46:00.000-08:002014-02-08T16:46:05.403-08:00LOVE MY VENDORS...................................I always love when I get photographers back from vendors who rented some of my props. Last weekend was SuperBowl Sunday. However for one little special girl it was her Alice in Wonderland themed 1st bday.<br />
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-7600253486066610892014-01-15T15:18:00.001-08:002014-01-15T15:18:15.411-08:00FEATURED.............................<br />
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We are featured on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PaperProposal?fref=ts">The Paper Proposal </a> blog this week. So excited, this shoot was so much fun down at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LWinery?fref=ts">Laurita Winery</a> in New Egypt, New Jersey.<br />
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Sometimes the excitement of the holidays makes us want to do so much. That is always the case for me, Holidays just adds a ton more projects for me to complete.<br />
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We just moved November 1st, so I haven't had much time to holiday plan. With unpacking, decorating, then pulling holiday stuff our and trying to come up with themes and decor.<br />
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Im just plain exhausted.....this week will be the end of my Holiday Decor run. I was planning on going all the way till Dec 23rd...but Im done folks.<br />
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My beautiful daughter Samayah is turning 7 this Friday and then her Daddy's Birthday is the day after that and then we have Christmas Eve and Christmas Day sooooooooooooooo Im done with tutorials on the blog.<br />
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I will be posting pictures on my Facebook page and of course always on my Instagram (Lucky7Design) page as well.<br />
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Here is my nature inspired tree.....we got a REAL tree (husband's request) for the big room in the back of the house. Our Dining room and Living Room are split by this space, so that is the spot I chose for the tree. Let's just hope the puppies don't rip up all the presents when Santa leaves them!<br />
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I used items I had already in my Christmas Decoration collection (hoarder's paradise .lol) I used glass balls, real walnuts, burlap wrapped candy canes, real pine conesl twig nests w/ eggs and handmade ruched burlap garland.<br />
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I would also like to add that I have eco-friendly gingerbread mean on my tree. They are handmade recycled paper figures from my friend in California Kelli Moorhead Bianchi. She makes amazing paper crafts and jewelry you can check our her Crafting on a Dime Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafting-On-A-Dime/113111565437385">HERE</a><br />
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The big bare tree</div>
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Some twinkle and the balls go on...a sage green and pale gold</div>
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Burlap wrapped candy canes</div>
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Handmade recycled paper Gingerbread Men</div>
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Real Walnuts</div>
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My nature themed ornaments</div>
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Here she is......My Mother Nature Inspired Tree</div>
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After 3 Kings Day, the glass ornaments and burlap will come off and the tree with the walnuts, pine, cones and nests will go out to the backyard for whatever left over birds are around to enjoy. </div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-70074682730029089172013-12-15T06:57:00.001-08:002013-12-15T06:57:53.027-08:00BAKING STATION DIY - Holiday Decor Day 14 on Day 15<br />
Well due to the snow storm that hit us yesterday....this Part 2 of my Baking Station post did not publish. <br />
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Im just sharing a little addition I made to that area of the kitchen, it has it's own archway, which was probably the end of the original house. <br />
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I found some pieces of wood that were in almost every closet as shelves. Im not one for folded clothing, in fact it's a pet peeve of mine. So when I saw this piece of wood in my daughter's closet...a project came to mind.<br />
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Now I've seen them on Pinterest as well as on a few blogs, so I wanted to give it my own spin.<br />
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Here iS what I came up with................<br />
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Here is the old piece of wood</div>
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7 cent Sweets anyone???</div>
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How about... Bakery - 7 cent cakes????</div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-39285855603263579942013-12-13T19:41:00.000-08:002013-12-13T19:41:04.284-08:00Holiday Baking - Day 13 Holiday Decor<br />
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Tonight Im sharing some Holiday in the....kitchen. Well a nook of my kitchen that is opposite of the big refrigerator space. <br />
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As most of you know, my oldest Gabriella is a pastry chef. She has her own cupcake and sweets company and she works for a large bakery as well.<br />
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We decided to give her, her own space. We call it the "Baking Station"....I searched for stainless tables and different things with no luck. One day while at Harbor Freight....my husband spots this.<br />
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Yep...it's a metal work bench! But it's durable and gives storage and work space...yay! I made one alteration...I spray painted the peg board backing Metallic Metal (Silver). <br />
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We added some Holiday Cheer in the space with vintage items inspired by my great grandmother Vincenza's bakery. She was a business owner back in the 30's in Brooklyn, New York<br />
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I guess my girl gets it from her Great Great Grand Mama! Hope you enjoy!<br />
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Flour Jar, Paper Straw Jar and Vintage piping gun</div>
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Glass bowl of cookie cutters, vintage tart tins filled with baker's twine</div>
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Some of her favorite baking books</div>
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My vintage jars filled with her confectionery and brown sugar</div>
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Metal Cook Book Stand holding some vintage rollers and my awesome Wonder Bread ruler!</div>
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Below Vintage milk crates are used to hold dishes. I added a vintage Christmas apron for decoration.</div>
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Of course we must display our inspiration. Nonna Vincenza in front of her bakery. Russo's Bakery.</div>
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I was thrilled with the huge floor to ceiling bay window in the front of the house. However it was blocked with 2 off centered shrubs (which also were the home to bees and their lovely hives.)<br />
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Today, my husband finally cut down the shrubs (YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) He was motivated by the tree cutting crew who also came today and cut down the ugly tree in front of our home. <br />
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Here is what my holiday window looks like, Im not sure I will have time to add anything else outside with another storm coming in 2 days.<br />
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My White Christmas tree w/ladder of lil helper to decorate the tree</div>
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So if you drive by my house....know that Christmas is my favorite holiday and inside you will find 8 more trees and decorations to prove it.</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-73394326002723370772013-12-11T14:18:00.001-08:002013-12-11T14:18:03.756-08:00MINOR HICCUP - WHAT HAPPEN TO DAY 10Ive been doing way to much, and it finally caught up with me. I totally needed a day of rest so I missed on posting Day 10 Holiday Decor.<br />
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I don't pretype or schedule my posts. I did that when I started blogging 3 yrs ago but it became so overwhelming...I decided I would post when I had something to say or share.<br />
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So since Im still feeling just worn out...Im going to share some Holiday Decor from a shop I styled earlier this month. It's called Painted Past Designs and they are located in Madison, NJ. Owner Donna is a fabulous furniture refinisher, she takes old pieces and gives them the most amazing makeovers with eco-friendly paints that are Made in the U.S.A.<br />
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Take a look and what we put together for the holiday up at her shop. Also you can check out Painted Past Designs on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PaintedPastDesigns">HERE</a><br />
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-80555118403898109252013-12-09T07:40:00.000-08:002013-12-09T07:40:00.668-08:00THE TREE............ - Day 9 Holiday DecorWell 1 of the trees in the house this year. My husband insists on a REAL tree but I like to start early so a FAUX tree is best for us decorating addicts. <br />
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There is a battle every year at Christmas on who gets to decorate the tree and why do I have the need for a theme...blah...blah...blah.<br />
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My solution... FAUX tree will go in the Family Room and the kids will decorate it with whatever they want (well of course from my hoards of collections...lol) I have to have some control people! The new house has a Family Room and Living Room so I get the REAL tree (with my theme)... YAY!<br />
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So here is our Vintage Junky Ornament Tree in the Family Room. All ornaments on this tree are handmade, they are also family heirlooms from my grandmother's house and thrifted items.<br />
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This is a 6 ft faux tree from Family Dollar</div>
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My prized position at Christmas...the manger that my Grandfather Sal made so many years ago. It goes under my tree every year!</div>
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2 of my 3 youngest girls decorating their tree.</div>
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Here she is...in all it's funky glory</div>
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Top to bottom....it's all vintage awesomeness!</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-6868173202303991092013-12-08T11:18:00.000-08:002013-12-08T11:19:02.574-08:00RUSTIC TABLETOP - Day 8 Holiday Decor<br />
After working on projects for our Christmas tree I decided to jump in early and put together a little something for the dining room table. This new house has a big room at the back with is where our 2nd living room (family room) and our dining room are situated. <br />
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I placed the Christmas tree in between both rooms, next to the back door (which is only used for puppy walking) lol<br />
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This is this year's REAL bare tree.</div>
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Still keeping my burlap runner on the dining table, grabbed this little wood tool box insert for the table</div>
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Filled with my cinnamon scented pine cones (love the smell)</div>
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Cut and stuck in clippings from the tree (again great smell)</div>
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Some vintage brass candleholders and Shabbat candles (I use them often)</div>
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This year is simple, rustic with a touch of vintage glam.</div>
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MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-78146644266050701142013-12-07T09:15:00.001-08:002013-12-07T09:15:46.246-08:00WHAT'S THAT ON YOUR TREE - DAY 7 Holiday Decor<br />
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Well the tree branches have settled nicely. Last night while everyone was asleep, with a pounding migraine I strung clear lights (my pet peeve) on the tree. Today I was still struggling with exactly how far I wanted to take my theme this year.<br />
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In that thought process I came up with some fun additions that will be going onto the tree this year. Quick and easy and you most likely already have these items in your house right now.<br />
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Twine & Candy Canes ($2) and that's for about 2 dozen candy canes with the twine</div>
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Add a drop of hot glue to one end...and wrap away...and another drop to seal</div>
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C'mon doesn't get easier than that....great project for kids to do (use low temp glue gun)</div>
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Again, don't forget to check back to see what the final REAL tree will look like.</div>
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<br />MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03944580541689529669noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1886095004531263087.post-43865580933836105652013-12-06T10:22:00.000-08:002013-12-06T10:22:21.513-08:00HANDMADE TREE DECOR - Day 6 Holiday DecorWhile Im not always the Queen of DIY, I do like to find less expensive ways of doing things. This year in the new house...I wanted to decorate the tree with what we already had. <br />
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I save my ornaments every year and had built quite a collection, unfortunately due to the move, many were broken and damaged. But that's not going to stop me of course.<br />
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There are a few trees in the house this year. As of right now the count is 5...not all large but I will be sharing the final trees the week of Christmas.<br />
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Im a huge fan of burlap as anyone who follows this blog or my IG and FB pages knows..lol I wanted to incorporate some burlap in my tree this year....which I have never done before. However spools of burlap ribbon are kinda pricey, not in my holiday budget this year. <br />
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Sooooooooooooooooooo what do I do............ Break out the burlap scraps from the closet.<br />
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I just completed a wedding project of 12 ft burlap runners ( I ordered extra burlap for my own runners)</div>
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Nice sharp scissor needed for cutting</div>
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I cut approx 4 in strips (my runners were 12 in wide)</div>
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I then pulled a center piece of burlap thread and scrunched it down, then knotted at both ends.</div>
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Easy and simple....you can buy a yard of burlap at <a href="http://www.joann.com/">Jo-Ann's</a> for approximately $3.99 and don't forget your coupons people (40% off single cut is big savings)</div>
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This is a little holiday vignette I put together in the Family Room. I love the red metal cart, so that was the inspiration and base holiday color. I then added my awesome vintage typewriter in it's case. Our faithful mistletoe ball sits atop the keys. Also I have to have a nutcracker in a holiday vignette, a vintage camera and a metal candleholder. The zinc box underneath is still holding pounds of Halloween candy...lol</div>
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Do you have a special area in your home where you create your Holiday Vignettes???</div>
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