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Today we got out for a short hike and a chance to take a few pictures. There were signs of spring everywhere! We are fortunate to have so many great spots to hike nearby. Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge is just about 30 minutes from home.
Littlebrownpen inspires me to try new things with photography, so today I focused on the new life of spring showing through the grey of winter.
Growing up I remember my Grandma cooking the best oatmeal, creamy delicious with lots of brown sugar & butter and always served with buttered toast! Not sure if the health benefits of the oatmeal balanced eating all that butter, but it sure was good! This morning I decided to make a healthier version of Grandma's Oatmeal-- Oatmeal Fully Loaded! Of course you start with Quaker Oats:
Put in a pan and cover with cold water, cook until soft (sorry but I don't measure, just add water about 1/2" above oats). If it doesn't look like you have enough water you can always add more:
Once cooked add apples, currents, pecans, coconut, and brown sugar, Stir it in and cover for a few minutes:
The heat from the cooked oatmeal will soften the fruit just enough to make it perfect!
Top the cooked oatmeal with nonfat plain yogurt and sprinkle with cinnamon, top with just amount of warm milk that suits your taste!
Of course serve it with buttered toast, sparkling water with a splash of OJ and French Press!:
All that color and texture makes for a perfect breakfast!
Yesterday while out and about in greater downtown Salem, Oregon I came across one of my favorite shops having a wonderful sale. If you know me you know that I like to shop locally whenever possible. I love supporting the business owner who invests in the community.
Today I'm featuring The French Unicorn and not just because they are local, fabulous and cater to those loving French and European stylized home decor, linens, clothing and garden accessories, but because they are having an AWESOME SALE. Everything in the store is 30 - 50% off.
They have gorgeous, colorful table linens:
Bed & Bath Linens:
Sleepwear:
Children items:
Home & Garden Accessories:
These photos were taken from the store on Liberty & Court. The French Unicorn also occupies a space in the Reed Opera House on Court specializing in unique European gift items, perfumes, soaps, clothing, jewelry, paper products, candles and much more.
Also be sure to stop by Bon Bon's for some chocolate, it will make your shopping experience complete!
To all of you who have survived a major remodel or room redo... I applaud you! It's not an easy thing to do. Since the beginning of the year we have had a carpet protector (plastic) leading up the stairs, down the hall and through our bedroom. Working on the Master Suite Remodel!
In the quiet of the night I could hear the plastic moving from the carpet... it sounded like rain, but wasn't.
Seriously I expected to see this when I opened the blinds, but it was always just the plastic!
Today we sprayed bathroom, hallway and stair trim; which meant we spent a lot of time covering everything with paper & tape!
A lot of work... but now it looks fabulous and we have removed the plastic from the carpet!Yah!
And yes we celebrated!
Accessories for Master Suite are coming soon...
To all of you who have completed a project... Enjoy it!
I'm linking up with Domestically Speaking @ Power of Paint Party
Come on in and workout... The door can be left open with the Workout Room Redo! This fabulous color is warm and inviting.
The Sherwin Williams Color "Exclusive Plum" SW 6263 is a perfect complement to the wall outside the room.
We plan to add a couple of mirrors and a Ballet Bar. With slanted ceiling the room is really very small but functions well to get the job done! This is going to be a great year to work with weights!
Back in October a Bar was moved from Liberty Street down to High Street. In December we were very close to opening but had a few things to take care of. Now the place is perfect and ready to open! OPEN: Thursday, January 21, 2010!
What an opportunity to work on this project! Pence NW did a fabulous job! I have so many wonderful photos to share... and they're coming soon!
Just wanted to add a couple of really cute photos of the Felted Pony "Auntie Kat" made:
Is that not the cutest thing? Kat does really great embroidery and the work she did on this pony is adorable! I love being surrounded by Creative People!
Last November I showed the before pictures of a Major Bath Remodel. Then in December I gave a little update. Well here it is January and I finally have the pictures to post. The beautiful home with the Master Suite Remodel, the space on the right is the area redone:
We pared down the doors in area to just three, instead of the original ten! Come on in...
The stone work around the tub & in shower area is exquisite:
A tough decision to make... soak in a luxurious tub or shower in the wonderful roomy shower!
Her new vanity is beautiful. The Client spent some time finding just the right mirrors and lighting to put the finishing touches on the space
The new linen closet:
I love all the detail that goes into Arie's Projects:
The Client needs to go shopping to start filling all the shelves she has in her new walk-in closet:
Arie retiled the fireplace:
And I Love her new color palette!
She can now relax in her Master Suite and take a bit of time for herself and enjoy her lovely view!
Thanks for the opportunity to help with your project!
The Master Bathroom used to look like this: And this...
Then Saturday morning I decided to strip wall paper:
I distinctively remember thinking when I put it up that I had better like it because it would be difficult to remove. Seriously, 10 years later... This stuff did not want to come off!
I was most thankful the wallpaper was not behind the mirrors!
After 12 Hours Stripping Wallpaper from this room I can say we are ready for the guys to put "orange peel" texture on for us!
Just wait for future Paint Party Post! It's going to be AWESOME!
Birthday Parties ---- Stripping Wallpaper, it was a busy weekend for sure!
