Showing posts with label Projects. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Projects. Show all posts

Thursday, April 24, 2014

My Décor: A Little Taste of Home For Me

I have had several friends in the last week or so ask about where I find the decorations for my house and that have requested pictures to give them ideas for their own. So I thought I would get back to all of you through this blog. First off, just know 90% of my house is thanks to Ross, and the other 10% is practically all the D.I., garage sales, or things I have made (I am SO cheap when it comes to decorating, but I LOVE it, so my hubby is grateful). All the vinyl thoughts on the wall I got from www.thoughtsthatstick.com. I will do my best to label where I got everything. I rarely spend more than $10 dollars per item and most of my decorations I got for less than $5. I did all the painting myself. When we moved in EVERYTHING was the almond color of the walls. If you want to know colors/products let me know. Hope this helps. Feel free to message me with any questions, and thanks for requesting this. I put all lot of thought and time into my house, so it was such a huge compliment that you all liked it. Enjoy! :)
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The small bike and door mat, and wreath are from Ross. The bird houses, baskets and greenery, and sign are all from the D.I., and cost less than $20 in total.
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The bike, rug, “Welcome” sign, and “Faith, Family Friends” sign, and the metal wire decoration are all from Ross. The plant and star are from the D.I. The wreath and greenery I put together with materials bought from Michael’s. The table, mirror and plant in the Entry-way are from Ross. The clock was a wedding gift.
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The “…Stand Out” sign was from Ross.
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Everything but the picture above the towels (a gift from Ben’s parents), and our family picture (obviously) is from Ross.
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The Rose is one Ben got me for Valentine’s day years ago. I just dried it and tied a ribbon to hang it.
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I made the Ostler sign above the hallway and the Family plaque. The pantry door I painted and antiqued just this month. I LOVE it! I only had to buy a $4 sample size of paint to do it. It was a fun and cheap change. The bunny sign, and star I got at the D.I.
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Okay…so this one is a BIG one as far as where I got everything, but everything on the ledges above the cupboards, and on the countertops is a pretty even split between the D.I., Ross, and crafts I or others made. The “Ostler” sign above the stove was done by my friend. I can get you her info if you would like.
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The canisters, knife set, and basket with fruit is from Ross, and the sunflower is from the D.I.
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Everything above and below is from Ross with the exception of the “Lead Me, Guide Me…” sign that I snagged for $5 at a garage sale and the clock that I got at Wal-mart (so expensive though. It was $20 and my big one in the living room was only $14 from Ross, but it really went with the swirly wire theme of this wall). The plants I got from dollar tree. P.S.-I promise the walls are not bright green like they look. They are a sage green with the pearl glaze over the top. The picture below looks much more accurate than the one above.
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The lamps, throw pillows, and the tall tree are from Wal-mart. My parents gave us the end table, I just refinished it and changed the handles. The pictures and clock are from Ross other than the one of Christ and the little girl above the couch that was a gift from my Mom, and the other picture of Christ looking out over the mountain I found at the D.I. for .50. The curtains and valance are from Ross.
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The mirror and prayer sign are from Ross. The shelf was a wedding gift. The entertainment center we got for $10 at the D.I. I put the “Ostler” picture together, and got the frames from Wal-mart. The baskets are from Michael’s and the D.I.
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The greenery you see on the walls I found at JoAnn’s.
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The laundry wall hangings and clock are from the Ross. The dog bone décor is from the D.I.
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Everything (other than the vinyl on the wall) in this room is compliments of Ross.
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Ya…this is our odds and ends spare room/office. Not too proud of this one as far as the décor goes. ;)
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I made almost everything in Jayden’s room when pregnant with him and got all the wood cutouts, shelves, stars, “Jayden” sign etc. from Michael’s and Dollar Tree. The rug, curtains, and mirror are from Ross. The night stand is from the D.I. and the vinyl animals on the wall are from JoAnn’s. I painted the clouds and grass on the wall.
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The nice thing about painting yourself, is that you can be sure everything coordinates. ;)
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All the pictures, mirrors, plants, curtains, greenery and the chest at the foot of the bed are from Ross, as are the pillows on the bed. The bedding is from Wal-mart. Same goes for the matching shower curtain in the Master Bath. The pictures above the bed are from dollar tree and the frames are from Wal-mart.
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The pictures around my bridal are from Dollar Tree.
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The vinyl lettering and flowers in this room are from JoAnn’s. The shelf I got from Michael’s and painted.
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The plant and rugs are from Ross, and the vinyl saying from Thoughts That Stick.
Hope this gives you what you were wanting and needing. Let me know if I can help you with anything else, and good luck!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

My HUGE Bi-yearly Mobile Pictures Post: Part One (July-September) 2013

Due to this post being so big and so much work, and considering I am now all caught up with the blog, I am going to start doing these monthly so they are a little bit smaller and easier to digest. But for now here is the last HUGE mobile picture post.
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It was July and he was still obsessed with his Christmas present from Grandma Ostler.
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Can you say “puppy dog eyes?”
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What looks worse? My poor toe that lost in a fight with the wheel of a shopping cart or Ben’s sock tan line?
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Ah summer days! Full of taking it easy and swimming!
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He is precious. That is all.
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Fun at the Ahlstrom fourth of July campout!
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Love my little and not-so-little boys.
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Jayden’s two favorite things? It is a toss up between Daddy’s work badge and his doggie.
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Fun from our trip to Payson to stay with friend’s one weekend.
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Making faces! Yes I know I have a double, but I am too lazy too fix it. This post has taken me FOREVER! I just want to be done. Ha ha!
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Fun at our neighborhood BBQ, before a movie date with my lovie.
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Antiquing the items I painted blue. It all turned out so good!
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I finally decorated the front porch! Thanks to my Mom! She got all of this for my birthday the past two years. :)
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A fun play day with friends at the mall in Sandy.
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Lounging at home. Sometimes those make for the best days.
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Family dinner date to Golden Dynasty for Chinese!
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Taking advantage of Daddy’s rare day off and enjoying the Kangaroo Zoo before heading to visit the grandparents! He went crazy for it and LOVED it!!! And as usual Ben and I thoroughly enjoyed watching our little adventurer.
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A fun evening spent with kittens, in the garden, and on the swing set and trike, all while enjoying Grandma and Grandpa’s company. :)
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Three words: He.loves.baths. It is the only time he scurries up the stairs for anything.
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My late night cuddle buddy is just as cute as my morning cuddle buddy.
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A yummy dinner, new accessories, and sunsets…these are a few of my favorite things!
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It is all about the shoes with this kiddo.
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Ready for a Mommy Play Day of decorating sugar cookies!
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I love watching these two together whether they are playing or sleeping while cuddling-cutest EVER!
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Love mornings like this!
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Do you think Daddy will actually get any of his dinner? If so, guess again!
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CHEESE!!!
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Another evening of swimming at the Roy Aquatic Center!
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I just LOVE summer storms!
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Jayden’s favorite part about going to the store.
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Check out the mascara I bought-YUCK! Can you say “clump free” with a straight face? Ha ha! At least the phone cover I made with the button accents worked out better.
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Outings to the store and stealing Daddy’s root beer. What a stinker!
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The pains of beginning to work out. I always itch like crazy (anyone else at first?), and itch so much in my sleep that I wake up to these rashes mixed with little bruises. That and the sprained ankles due to being out of practice with coordination I suppose.
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More root beer please!
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My VERY Happy 26th Birthday!
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Fueling up for a fun play day at the Kangaroo Zoo with my family!
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A typical night at the Ostler house.
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My busy body and his friends joining him for that oh-so-rare down and quiet time.
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Isn’t he the cutest?!
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Ready to head to Lava Hot Springs!
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Domestic and dolled up the day I took on the 50’s house wife!
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He steals my food, blocks the screen, messes up my house, and even beats me up at times, but then he sleeps and I realize-he is still an angel. Ah! Motherhood! The best and hardest job in the world. :)
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I wish I could be as easily entertained.
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Daddy and his “mini me”.
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Nothing like a walk with the doggie and then cookies and a movie before bed on a Sunday evening.
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Our fall project for our Mommy Play Day I helped put together.
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Fun with family, swimming, and s’mores at Bear Lake!
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The gorgeous view of the moon on our way home.
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Graham crackers and cartoons-best things to wake up to!
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I think he has a future in interior design. What do you think? ;)
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Making cookies with Jayden while Ben was home sick, but not before bringing Daddy some breakfast in bed.
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Love my precious babies. Especially the one who fell asleep praying.
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Excited for Daddy to get home so we could head out to the Box Elder County Fair!
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I love enjoying nature with my little family.
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Nothing beats treats and play days with friends!
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“Helping” Daddy to work out.
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Ready to head out and hit up Naomi’s bridal shower.
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Jayden has always liked bringing his little buddies along with us to the store.
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Stealing all of Daddy’s dinner, and watching Grandpa open his birthday presents.
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Childhood-when every day is play day!
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Excited for Peach Days Friday night with Daddy and Caleb!
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When cleaning up before bed, it took us two hours to find Jayden’s toys…
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Ahhh…the rough life of an almost two-year old. ;)
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We love Grandma’s house! Especially the fresh fall fruit!
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This little guy had a fever over one hundred and was running all over the place playing. I finally got him to lay down and take it easy after a couple of hours, which was nice since I was sick too.
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We sure love this doggie of ours.
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I doodled this with crayons and a pencil while talking to Ben on the phone one day.
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“Great” Grandparent’s think alike.
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Jayden loves to pretend the couch is his “horsey”. Along with pretending Mommy and doggie as well.
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I think it is safe to say his second birthday was a good one!
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I asked him what he wanted for his birthday lunch…mac n’ cheese and chocolate milk it was! LOVE this little one!
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All dolled up to go out with Ben to see Aida at the Terrace Plaza Playhouse!
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I love mornings with my little tike!…well, most days…;)
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Nothing like homemade Chili and breadsticks on a cold and rainy fall day!
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We sure love our handsome little ham!
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My art-the horse is from 2000, the bird from 2004, and the eye is from 2006. The bottom is my rusty attempt to get back into it after all these years…oh and my new haircut!
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This little man loves sleepovers in the living room!
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This delicious caramel apple was returned with the blender I let my friend Jessica borrow. She can borrow my things any time she wants. ;)
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More faces. Jayden loves busting the camera out..wonder where he gets it from…;)
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How Jayden likes to ride the dump truck that Grandma and Grandpa got him for his birthday.
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Jayden loves wearing Daddy’s clothes. He sure admires that Daddy of his.
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I went upstairs to make my bed really quick and came downstairs to find him asleep like this…so cute!
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Jayden is a big fan of peek-a-boo!
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Anything Daddy’s, this little boy is a fan of.
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Palling around with his pup.
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Waiting to pick up Daddy from work on a rainy evening.
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This little guy LOVED his Butterfinger malt!