tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58529807183085803482024-03-05T16:59:14.296-08:00Mrs Robinson PresentsMrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-35914322488174321742013-06-26T12:02:00.001-07:002013-06-26T12:02:28.994-07:00<div style="text-align: left;">
an iPhone dump that does not even begin to cover the last 6 months...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">We finished up the twins nursery in April, just in time for the tax-day babies to arrive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">So far my clients are are loving their modern and colorful nursery, and I am loving all the baby snuggles!</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May found me back at the cabin in Michigan. </span></span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Living full time near the water is definitely a life-goal of mine!</span>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">My insanely talented brother is the Creative Director on the new Oreo campaign. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Go <a href="http://www.oreo.com/wonderfilled/#wonderfilled_studios">here</a> if you haven't yet had the chance to see his amazing work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> (The original <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mrcmm_diiU4">90 second anthem</a>, and the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVCShBFduAw">Dad's day </a>version are my very favorites!!!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Some recent client work. One house is very stately and traditional- full of gilded antiques </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">while the other is very contemporary and clean lined. I love the contrast! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(more client work<a href="https://www.facebook.com/VctoriaRobinsonInteriors"> here</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">tried out </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Areal Yoga. It's totally my new obsession! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">There was also brunch. Lots and lots of brunch...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sweet Pippa. Always more angel than dog. </span></div>
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Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-14318947251590148892013-01-25T22:01:00.001-08:002013-01-25T22:01:13.071-08:00Recently I had the fantastic opportunity to do a little pro-bono design work, helping to transform the new offices of the <a href="http://www.mrgfoundation.org/">McKenzie River Gathering Foundation</a>. MRG, as they are commonly known, is a great foundation working at the grassroots level to fund social change here in Oregon.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">From their website:</span><i> <span style="font-size: small;">"MRG funding supports the most strategic work unfolding at the local
level to address globalization, poverty, war, racism and environmental
destruction. We currently provide well over half a million dollars in
funding to progressive organizations a year." </span></i><br />
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Despite having a teeny budget, we were able to create a really fun, creative, and colorful space! <br />
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<br />Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-89642545547713265642013-01-06T17:46:00.000-08:002013-01-06T17:50:35.348-08:00I still haven't mastered the art of Photoshop, or even taking decent pictures to start with. But I have mastered our bedroom. And, while there are still a few things on my wishlist (a beautiful antique dresser, a larger closet, a cleaning lady....), I can honestly say that I really love where it is at!<br />
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The faux-fur leopard headboard is super cozy, and has just the right amount of sass. I still love the <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/pebblecreek">wall color</a> (which is reading super lilac in this picture) and my mid-century desk/sidetable. </div>
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My roman shade is finally up as well, and I am so enamored with the <a href="http://w9yards.com/drapfabtrad2ndrowleft.htm">pattern</a>. I love seeing it layered under my curtains! </div>
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I also finally blew up one of my favorite horse pictures. I spent less than $20 on getting it printed through iPhoto/Apple becuase it was easy, and I didn't have to run around searching for affordable printers. The quality is decent but they did crop a little off of the top of the photo. And then the matting took of another 1/8 inch or so, and I ended up losing the eye. It was one of my favorite parts of the <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwlnv4iqFMkTCgeN65FvIfNxE5mp_b-boLVYpHf7kbhop9sDNCXLqzy1Xu1dsEkBASuwgH4zDv5uIoAK8H1BQW51B8Qnx5DIqYnxo7tK9D40PNFisZpsvYGZ4vKlgauAfFSWSN56I5is/s1600/IMG_2289.JPG">picture</a> and so I do think I need to figure out how to reprint without this loss! </div>
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I am so excited to reveal a mini mood-board I recently created for a client who is pregnant with twins! </div>
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The momma-to-be loves color, definitely walks on the modern side, and
wanted a nursery that would easily transition into toddler-hood. She
requested that we re-use her existing crib and changing table/dresser,
and that we find a lounger large enough to snuggle with both babies at
once. And finally, it had to be a space that could accommodate babies
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white so I knew that the wall color could be a bit more daring than if
she had stained wood (which would feel too heavy and dark when paired
with a moody paint like this!).<br />
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Next I started pulling modern geometric fabrics in my favorite shades of citron. The trick to keeping at tight color palette like this from being too "matchy-matchy" is varying the tints of our main color. The roman shade and window seat fabrics have more yellow in them while the rug and pillow fabrics have more green. Together they are creating layers of color which add depth and interest. <br />
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And finally, I turned to etsy for some art inspiration. Shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoems?ref=seller_info">twoems</a> has been a longtime favorite of mine and I knew her bold and colorful prints would bring the perfect amount of whimsy and color to the space while another favorite shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/amberalexander?ref=seller_info">amberalexander</a> provides a more sophisticated note. <br />
<br />Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-24555083995933908922012-07-08T13:14:00.000-07:002012-07-08T13:23:27.359-07:00More bedroom evolution.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(please excuse another quick iPhone shot! I keep saying I'm going to learn how to take better photos - and yet Instagram is just so easy - and hides a lot of flaws! You can follow me at MrsR)</span><br />
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We lived with the <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines.html">red walls</a> for exactly one year, and then we repainted with a custom blend that started with BM's <a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-color/pebblecreek">Pebble Creek</a>, but had the lavender toned down and the grey pumped up. I have loved it every day for the last year and a half! Its constantly changing depending on the light - from smokey and moody to soft and pretty. <br />
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The little<a href="http://instagram.com/p/HLjzQ/"> mid-century desk</a> I found at Goodwill for only $25! I'm still waiting to come across the perfect chair to accompany it.<br />
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The curtains are simple (and inexpensive) Ikea panels. I added the lovely crewel trim to the leading edges and now I think they look so much more expensive! I have a fabric roman shade arriving from my seamstress in the next few days and I'm excited to get that window all layered and feeling even more luxe. <br />
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I can't take full credit for the art - the inspiration came from <a href="http://kfddesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-artwork.html">here</a> but now I really want to get a large print of my <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2011/06/last-week-after-about-month-of-crazy.html">horse photography</a> for that space. I'm thinking like 3'x3' or something equally dramatic! (I'm thinking either the fifth or sixth ones down - the "nose shots") Thoughts?</div>
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My <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2010/02/happy-valentines.html">headboard</a> got a little makeover today...</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I'm on Instagram @MrsR</span></div>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-73430934388586343542012-01-05T17:25:00.000-08:002012-01-05T17:25:42.521-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is to an amazing 2012!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijqKQB610hHUJmZWtUbur3kit4ClmL-SlIYedMe5eknl3Pw8x14BVWohAOq0lY9T9yscVzJDACtfxESCWaGZhdRqZsm8PSRimvtGsyweO-jKdDFt40Furpye46z_z5zOxsiJfpoXb6qaA/s320/IMG_4558.JPG" width="320" /></div>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-64657317137215621402011-12-23T14:46:00.000-08:002011-12-23T14:46:26.854-08:00Question: If a blogger throws a party but forgets to take pictures, did it ever really happen?<br />
Answer: Who cares, we were too busy having fun!! <br />
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Last weekend was our annual holiday party and it for sure did not disappoint. Our tiny house was bursting at the seams - from people to food, we had an abundance of goodness! <br />
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And here is the Moo Kitty enjoying the tree and all of its twinkle lights.<br />
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And finally, there has been a ton of <a href="http://tiptoethrough.blogspot.com/2011/12/green-gift-wrapping-round-up.html">great</a> <a href="http://mycakies.blogspot.com/2011/12/presents.html">gift-wrapping</a> <a href="http://www.withtwocats.com/2011/12/15-favorite-gift-wrap-ideas_19.html">inspiration</a> making the blog rounds lately, so I thought I would throw my hat into the ring and show you what I came up with this year.<br />
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I am one of those weird designers who is constantly stroking (fondling?) tile samples in showrooms. I love it all. From your basic ceramic, to custom metal and glass, a good tile installation has the ability to make me swoon! So as you can imagine, I have been eagerly awaiting the installation of this kitchen's back splash.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">And a closeup of the gorgeous beveled edge/slightly crackled subway tile, with a recycled glass and stone mosaic inlay:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheru1oNO8ama3NKO3Sqh7Jc8pkFZ-KLms0Yi_1j1l39GymlnpVObCcJbgAzXUQ2nA2w8oJYRZIxbyIEfHaqGBlPpDfxKR32nszvka40M4OJzptoSGi_hyphenhyphen91cPF7oGk4XsgkT1cVTLSPFU/s1600/IMG_2851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheru1oNO8ama3NKO3Sqh7Jc8pkFZ-KLms0Yi_1j1l39GymlnpVObCcJbgAzXUQ2nA2w8oJYRZIxbyIEfHaqGBlPpDfxKR32nszvka40M4OJzptoSGi_hyphenhyphen91cPF7oGk4XsgkT1cVTLSPFU/s320/IMG_2851.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Across the way we used only the mosaic tile</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">in the small amount of space we have behind the stove, below the bar. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="goog_1131567933"></span><span id="goog_1131567934"></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaGO-TrHqrIEPcZSnssTBksnw3fXVQNK6XJrBQptOBQ2VVD6zvZibgvELym8E8jZ9swqHxicklEt8-wwmTz8orJqCd0CA2JxGts1oyshk1ZXb9ooZFkmng3iI2G4H1M5f7dP63V95Noo/s1600/IMG_3868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaGO-TrHqrIEPcZSnssTBksnw3fXVQNK6XJrBQptOBQ2VVD6zvZibgvELym8E8jZ9swqHxicklEt8-wwmTz8orJqCd0CA2JxGts1oyshk1ZXb9ooZFkmng3iI2G4H1M5f7dP63V95Noo/s320/IMG_3868.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Can I say that it is all just unbelievably gorgeous with the warm rich chocolate tones of the concrete counter top!</span></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-91705918794274530162011-10-06T15:44:00.000-07:002011-10-06T15:44:10.894-07:00Progress:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And over at my other client's house (remember their <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2011/05/remember-my-30-before-30-list-remember.html">living and dining rooms</a>?) this has happened in the bedroom:</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4X7yAa-y7F7qPFPvKyOFUgAzdEp0wSx_83hnhAMxwtlAVjVex_axnztNGGw7DMXz9fKQHyYlQuPvqv0QAr87tPfWa4Nqqd_nc3qNjq4YQvCExnk0-cKhDXAYlPMSLTjHvFLjR4rkvkvg/s1600/IMG_3451_2_2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaYD_p4lsOxodQOfsJxM2jPYXccIPQiVHjqX-e8Y1hIEluuDtGNRuv4GJCVcjcYA3Du7bM4fjk8GKH2tJILIWkRRbqDFZPjn3G_2L7TQT86GdmRPzLn6iABBWXG4C06s7TDqMJe7uPtlA/s320/IMG_3450_2.JPG" width="320" /></a><br />
Custom bedding, a mix of vintage and custom art on the walls (with room for the collection to grow). We are still working on properly scaled bedside lighting, and a seating area across from the bed. For now I'll just give you a sneak peak at the gorgeous draperies (blackout lined for ideal sleeping conditions).<br />
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I love my job!Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-75608886005413412872011-09-25T20:07:00.000-07:002011-09-25T20:07:21.114-07:00Happy Anniversary to my love!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxf3OmE6d1rJ2bXdyWErK3QYPuWxKBGI86qDtF4EjUg6Cx0FVuwHVmqsgwixV33UCfwTQBHmpueuAa22neRtDwf61saBoEs9KLSrhABB0cUs3550UF0_tU4W2auRvOLR1ZOs2vbQ0XyG8/s1600/anniversary+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxf3OmE6d1rJ2bXdyWErK3QYPuWxKBGI86qDtF4EjUg6Cx0FVuwHVmqsgwixV33UCfwTQBHmpueuAa22neRtDwf61saBoEs9KLSrhABB0cUs3550UF0_tU4W2auRvOLR1ZOs2vbQ0XyG8/s320/anniversary+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We've known each other for 13 years (and have been married for six) and spending time with you is still my absolute favorite thing to do. Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-14542978428786042332011-09-22T19:13:00.000-07:002011-09-22T19:13:58.931-07:00I am SO excited for this book.<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Its-Lonely-Modern-World-Essential/dp/0811879283/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1316743722&sr=8-1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Nq2CfoTC8CfccbMDoKkJisV7uaUoaLENYNm_XwaBBY8bXM709rcsBntqO4tS4JUFHEKqfbGMGJO5DsDFIl-gscH7ZbccCiqYm1sAAVLdCL3VRLQbTDCeLuDe2OtFbAdOWP5t8dnAKiU/s320/tumblr_lrh67x9YwM1qam6ylo1_r1_500.jpg" width="234" /><span id="goog_1909639641"></span></a><span id="goog_1909639642"></span><br />
The <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://unhappyhipsters.com/">blog</a> has been a longtime favorite of mine, and I have a sneaking suspicion that the <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2011/08/dying-lampshades.html">book</a> will also be a favorite.Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-66825190931108154942011-08-03T09:46:00.000-07:002011-08-03T09:47:49.594-07:00Its hard to believe that in a few short months this:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87H_klnlqdTZtag-bw5Fv6_5oGsv9OvbNP40G5yLhF7qwi0nxYNy2NsE66BppisWtT2a4TSGkLR1HSmq1VKaD_pdjG0uIlLzH7UnUX7wx8bzQcRpXKHHwOKr6dA0YVwyKnYvYZghYjWA/s1600/IMG_2693.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi87H_klnlqdTZtag-bw5Fv6_5oGsv9OvbNP40G5yLhF7qwi0nxYNy2NsE66BppisWtT2a4TSGkLR1HSmq1VKaD_pdjG0uIlLzH7UnUX7wx8bzQcRpXKHHwOKr6dA0YVwyKnYvYZghYjWA/s400/IMG_2693.JPG" width="400" /></a> </div>will look a whole lot more like this:<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDznVpE6gHcXS8PEqd0GoivbsIi03OvL9ItQ5lV4lds6E9Oe-qbrVsYFzCrkUPStX7JjlHb5DNuohKOLtoz846f3e62OvsJ5wYUGdzgJTKpe4NR429kwl7HjJQnw21dbGrfHN6XS9gAO8/s1600/kicthen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDznVpE6gHcXS8PEqd0GoivbsIi03OvL9ItQ5lV4lds6E9Oe-qbrVsYFzCrkUPStX7JjlHb5DNuohKOLtoz846f3e62OvsJ5wYUGdzgJTKpe4NR429kwl7HjJQnw21dbGrfHN6XS9gAO8/s400/kicthen.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Of course that is just my sketch-up rendering to show the clients what I see in my head! </span></div><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">There has been <i>much</i> debate over the island pendants... the plan originally called for three pendants evenly spaced over the bar.</span> However, becuase the stove is not centered (<span style="font-size: x-small;">this is a Chef's kitchen, and he was adamant that he get a full 48" worth of prep space next to the range</span>) three pendants seemed wonky. As you can imagine, we played around with <i>a lot</i> of options - having three but not evenly spacing them, only having two, removing then completely - and ultimately we are happy with how four pendants evenly spaced looks.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">The pendants themselves are especially lovely, and fulfill all of our requirements which were 1: to bring a sense of femininity (and even a hint of traditional) into the very masculine and modern space 2: fully enclose the bulb 3: diffuse the light and 4: not look too "restauranty" (<span style="font-size: x-small;">since my clients are indeed restaurant owners, and they would like their home to be a haven from their busy and all encompassing life! )</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3XNKEqnpx7zbhMDXn4Oo_gUIymLs_HT2Z4U8q9S2kt-Ip11GgzMrbXvwpvsn91MgRIJdvgxh8uiUztE906o7ftfeO-heoWcRQHv5yMyeEkw7vJ8HqniQ9If5h7wrBvGxg0QSum-EB7k/s1600/IMG_2667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC3XNKEqnpx7zbhMDXn4Oo_gUIymLs_HT2Z4U8q9S2kt-Ip11GgzMrbXvwpvsn91MgRIJdvgxh8uiUztE906o7ftfeO-heoWcRQHv5yMyeEkw7vJ8HqniQ9If5h7wrBvGxg0QSum-EB7k/s320/IMG_2667.JPG" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pretty aren't they??</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>And a sneak peak at the materials...<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1URcc2MauOvgTjrmXV4DUUyozocron1TwLtxwf2uIjfMzVXU6AeUu-Hf-ADBAiRg4xAO1MxFcot_JrFxD8QW-lZKekFOQxt4lfl2JZWTy-eSOkFWEx15ncnRURx0lyDRbjK7oz1rpDKk/s1600/IMG_2614.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1URcc2MauOvgTjrmXV4DUUyozocron1TwLtxwf2uIjfMzVXU6AeUu-Hf-ADBAiRg4xAO1MxFcot_JrFxD8QW-lZKekFOQxt4lfl2JZWTy-eSOkFWEx15ncnRURx0lyDRbjK7oz1rpDKk/s320/IMG_2614.JPG" width="318" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">(<span style="font-size: x-small;">picture taken outside under direct sunlight during a planning session with the cabinet maker</span>)</div>...which includes a poured concrete counter top in a lovely Kahlua/Mocha color, recycled glass and tumbled slate mosaic tile, a mix of painted and wood cabinetry, and a hint of crackle in the finish of the ceramic 3x6 field tiles.<br />
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I am so excited for all of the elements, and how we are paying homage to the age of the home, but definitely allowing a much more modern feel to creep in!<br />
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And in other news - I finally managed to design and print my business cards!!<br />
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The chair sketch is one I did based off of the <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22592174&catId=HOME-FURNITURE&pushId=HOME-FURNITURE&popId=HOME&navCount=36&color=039&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-FURNITURE-CHAIRS">Astrid</a>. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">It has always been one of my favorites for its whimsical shape and how versatile it looks in either a solid or a fun pattern</span>) I scanned in my sketch, and then manipulated the depth of my sketch lines to make the shape really stand out. I ended up having five different colors of chairs, and I like how they all relate to the front of the cards in pattern and curvaceousness! <br />
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I <i>love</i> handing out my cards!Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-7800349035306321162011-07-28T10:05:00.000-07:002011-07-28T10:05:35.845-07:00Any Project Runway fans out there??<br />
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I am SUCH a fan, and this season I am especially excited to watch because a friend of mine is on the show!!!<br />
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Becky is an amazing gal who has overcome some pretty rough situations. She went back to school in her 30s to study fashion, and is doing wonderful things to make gals of ALL sizes feel beautiful. <br />
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Everyone watch the premier tonight, and then go vote for <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">Becky Ross</a> for fan favorite! <br />
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You could win this adorable pink faceted lamp.... and since I have been crushing hard on all things faceted lately, I am crossing all my fingers and toes that its finally my turn to win a giveaway!<br />
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Of course I would switch out the shade for something like this one from our friends at <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=063167&catId=HOME-LIGHTING-SHADES&pushId=HOME-LIGHTING-SHADES&popId=HOME-LIGHTING&navCount=18&color=095&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&templateType=D">Anthropologie</a>:<br />
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She was obviously delighted, and I have to say that it was probably one of the best weeks I have had in years! There was rainbow birthday cake, horses, 90+ degree weather, a pool, and lots of wine and girl talk. I am so blissed out right now! <br />
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Of course I have about a bazillion photos, but I want to dedicate this post to the beautiful horses of Kensington Farms, where my friend is a riding instructor. (I know - dream job right?)<br />
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I don't know any little boys who wake up one day and want to plaster their walls with pictures of horse magazines. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2GWBXCnu3MZpX8yHeRNhDEOKQB5bSoT1FVSplON8Vl1sXpmHBAWYycCsi77oCUVqFE9DKNT_uDXlqhAXEtVhqtU6b2vJpe2qeE7LmYxibVKxfmEZ1-IN1XYcywZM90paKD6LhsTqsxo/s1600/IMG_2255_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG2GWBXCnu3MZpX8yHeRNhDEOKQB5bSoT1FVSplON8Vl1sXpmHBAWYycCsi77oCUVqFE9DKNT_uDXlqhAXEtVhqtU6b2vJpe2qeE7LmYxibVKxfmEZ1-IN1XYcywZM90paKD6LhsTqsxo/s320/IMG_2255_2.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ROLrwl9s88uGEMQgGkTn2lKu-607W56t4Z3WADMm-vKII800Ne4giAYcu9pMWXVGgenfEDseAm22Y6Vkojaik16l2S7qA0ZF-7NWrNHArk6XNa7ec2Bl4eXoVI06P_9MUhIwecTVwHQ/s1600/IMG_2285.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ROLrwl9s88uGEMQgGkTn2lKu-607W56t4Z3WADMm-vKII800Ne4giAYcu9pMWXVGgenfEDseAm22Y6Vkojaik16l2S7qA0ZF-7NWrNHArk6XNa7ec2Bl4eXoVI06P_9MUhIwecTVwHQ/s320/IMG_2285.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I was pondering this while I was taking pictures, and I started to realize that horses have such an amazing spirit. They are so giving and loving - it is no wonder horse therapy is becoming more and more popular. There is nothing more powerful that the love between a rider and their horse, and the first time you really look into a horse's eyes, your heart grows a little bit bigger. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">It has been said that the eye is the hardest to capture - that is why there is so much bad horse art out there!</span>) And we as women, who are also born givers, feel drawn to horses because we instinctualy know that they have the capacity to help give back and soothe our own souls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMbvUBQa9brCTO140SxJGgt-YGeeLYSHOH2eUkBZOfvIddtFgX3BtFu8RwS90nr4OatSn9vReo5YtOqFXrvjXZWNVuLaPYSYJE3V4DjfpA1I4ZvmxV2QDibQtEJHT0v43MwX657adCqw/s1600/IMG_2288_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKMbvUBQa9brCTO140SxJGgt-YGeeLYSHOH2eUkBZOfvIddtFgX3BtFu8RwS90nr4OatSn9vReo5YtOqFXrvjXZWNVuLaPYSYJE3V4DjfpA1I4ZvmxV2QDibQtEJHT0v43MwX657adCqw/s320/IMG_2288_2.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwlnv4iqFMkTCgeN65FvIfNxE5mp_b-boLVYpHf7kbhop9sDNCXLqzy1Xu1dsEkBASuwgH4zDv5uIoAK8H1BQW51B8Qnx5DIqYnxo7tK9D40PNFisZpsvYGZ4vKlgauAfFSWSN56I5is/s1600/IMG_2289.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJwlnv4iqFMkTCgeN65FvIfNxE5mp_b-boLVYpHf7kbhop9sDNCXLqzy1Xu1dsEkBASuwgH4zDv5uIoAK8H1BQW51B8Qnx5DIqYnxo7tK9D40PNFisZpsvYGZ4vKlgauAfFSWSN56I5is/s320/IMG_2289.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Anyway... I am so grateful for my week of fun (I feel like a new person!) and I am excited to share with you the rest of my adventures!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhkANKKCp1O3zEaESJhgH_Nc8LTJOin9-cBLKEuFJICnuM9-b9x5dpEPmG9sIyZqihxR8OyndzysMhUbd1CHcQ0I3FJIo8yFv4SSsb1UqkP_CY2G_6zh2CLhmyQI6gfvi8f-T2ojmwNk/s1600/IMG_2352_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMhkANKKCp1O3zEaESJhgH_Nc8LTJOin9-cBLKEuFJICnuM9-b9x5dpEPmG9sIyZqihxR8OyndzysMhUbd1CHcQ0I3FJIo8yFv4SSsb1UqkP_CY2G_6zh2CLhmyQI6gfvi8f-T2ojmwNk/s320/IMG_2352_2.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm1o-ifD_7_tvA1ySALCxrW33SQCGRUcmlZawQIGv23gjiuLMrq5pPuusBysq_AZwV1fen59HUrqaYczvPQtiaQZn6OMzXbDUPJ5TdnsTbLhdQtzjn9vLxUuO5Djis0i4oxI0WnyzWEY/s1600/IMG_2357.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbm1o-ifD_7_tvA1ySALCxrW33SQCGRUcmlZawQIGv23gjiuLMrq5pPuusBysq_AZwV1fen59HUrqaYczvPQtiaQZn6OMzXbDUPJ5TdnsTbLhdQtzjn9vLxUuO5Djis0i4oxI0WnyzWEY/s320/IMG_2357.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-15346876730001943902011-05-17T20:09:00.000-07:002011-05-17T20:09:51.657-07:00I am so enamored with Keri Russel's kitchen featured in the latest Elle Decor.<br />
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Those reclaimed wood cabinets.<br />
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And while not part of the kitchen, that bathroom is pretty swoon worthy as well (that slab of wood as a bath caddy!!) <br />
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I am actually surprised by how much I love this spread, as I am usually a girl who embraces color! But there is something about reclaimed (dark) wood that really gets my heart racing.<br />
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Of course I would fill those open shelves with my collection of <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/22902449/">colorful vintage pottery</a> and that bathroom seriously needs some dark teal towels...<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(to see William Waldron's beautiful images in all their un-cropped glory hop on over to the <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/celebrity-homes/articles/keri-russell-home">elle decor</a>)</span>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-72518772671136707982011-05-05T09:20:00.000-07:002011-05-05T09:20:00.713-07:00Remember my <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2010/03/30-before-30.html">30 before 30</a> list? Remember number 13 <span style="font-size: x-small;">(sidenote - I have always thought that 13 was a lucky number becuase there were 13 letters in my maiden name!)</span> about starting my own design firm? Yah... well, lets just go ahead and cross that one off the list!<br />
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For the last few months I have been working with a handful of amazing clients, and I LOVE it! I get to play with color and textiles, and help people turn their spaces into places where they actually want to spend time!<br />
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I am still working on getting my logo and business cards designed (why is it so much harder to do this stuff for yourself?) and I will definitely share that if i ever make a decision! <br />
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Today I am going to give you a little sneak peak into my favorite client's home. She is a lovely young gal with an adorable husband and the most gorgeous little baby you have ever seen. They love color and are definitely into combining a mid-century vibe with their classic Portland bungalow! They recently moved here from Chicago, where their apartment was a lot smaller, so its been fun to pretty much start from scratch!<br />
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Here is the dining room before:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> And here is a picture of my Sketch-Up model. We were ordering that gorgeous table online, and were concerned about how it would look with and without all the leaves (they have a large family here in town, and want to be able to entertain comfortably).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZC4HhWFMNRtA-jUuFmsyvW4R_3bs8-86-f1UvUEWh2YT0k5LN-j5TScjLnOgLPOSN2LS8VcYvualTNHTwWhAHLsUewlNhsR3reY90DsfkBO4-zNPrf8kiupzbmCcdBWDjTZZjtJGlqE/s1600/dining+room+model.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZC4HhWFMNRtA-jUuFmsyvW4R_3bs8-86-f1UvUEWh2YT0k5LN-j5TScjLnOgLPOSN2LS8VcYvualTNHTwWhAHLsUewlNhsR3reY90DsfkBO4-zNPrf8kiupzbmCcdBWDjTZZjtJGlqE/s400/dining+room+model.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><br />
The dining room in progress: (The table, chairs, paint, and rug are all in and we are just waiting on the drapes to be made and installed) <br />
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The adjoining living room before:<br />
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As you can see, she is not afraid to mix colors and patterns (which I LOVE), however we do have to be careful to strike the right balance as we layer in more elements so that it does not end up feeling like a carnival! (<span style="font-size: x-small;">and yes, that is my blurry finger in the corner there - I was taking this picture at a really awkward angle, not even looking at the screen as I tried to get the widest shot possible</span>!)<br />
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And here is my Photoshopped after. <br />
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We were looking at a few pieces, like that CB2 credenza, and that Amy Butler rug, but knowing that online ordering is always risky (as color changes immensely depending on the lighting, time of day, etc) we decided to only order one piece at a time so we could make smart decisions and not have a bunch of stuff that doesn't look quite right.<br />
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So we started with the rug, and as you can see in this photo, the greens are much less saturated, and verging on sage rather than the acid in the online photo. We really like the rug in the space, especially since the softer tones actually help balance all the boldness of the adjoining dining room. And as you can see from the leftover birthday decorations, pops of bold color will really be fun (and will help relate to the dining room nicely!)<br />
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We are now considering alternative options to the CB2 credenza, and I think we are going to try and find a neat old piece that we can paint! We have also talked about painting the brick area of the fireplace, and updating the chandeliers in both the living and dining rooms. <br />
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It has been so much fun this far, and I am excited to share more updates as we progress! (and as I learn to take better photos in our gray gray city!)Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-65609775422438783912011-04-04T07:00:00.000-07:002011-04-04T07:00:08.180-07:00the zero dollar craft projectI've had this idea in the back of my head for quite awhile now (no seriously - this idea has been germinating for years) and I only acted upon it recently. I think the title might be misleading... originally everything did cost money. However, I have slight hoarding tendency's, and so when I finally embarked upon this project I didn't have to leave the house, or buy anything new!<br />
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I have always been a candle fan. There is nothing like a candle light for setting a mood, flattering a complexion, or even just resting the eyes. For years I would buy generic glass jarred candles and try and make them more unique by wrapping them in cool paper, or even just nesting them inside a different container. I wanted to try making my own, but there has always been a certain air of *crunchy granola* associated with candle making, as well as remembrances of a failed jr high crayon melting experiment... and so I never really did anything with my generic glass jars.<br />
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Fast forward a few years, and I became a manager at that ubiquitous lotion and candle store (you know the one i'm talking about - it has a store at almost every mall across the country). Needless to say, my candle collection grew to almost ridiculous proportions. (I mean seriously, what is a girl to do during that amazing sale that happens twice a year). Some of my votive collection ended up getting wrapped in tissue paper in order to add a little color and ambiance to our wedding decor (you can sort of see them on the table <a href="http://mrsrobinsonpresents.blogspot.com/2008/09/its-been-three-years.html">here</a>), but I still had plenty sitting in boxes in my closet.<br />
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Until yesterday, when in a spurt of <strike>boredom</strike> <strike>anti-housecleaning</strike> inspiration, I matched up some of my vintage tea tins with some of my yummiest smelling candles. <br />
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I tried a few different ways of melting down the wax First I chopped up the existing candles and then melting them down double-boiler style (and by double boiler I mean using spatulas to prop up a plastic mixing container T found for me in the garage); and then I went straight to immersing the existing jar in the water. Both worked, but pre-chopping definitely led to quicker melting!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">I can't wait to send this one to a dear friend on the east coast who has waited ever so patiently for me to finally get around to finishing the knitted cowl for her dog I started about two years ago. Yes, I said dog-cowl (he's a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whippet">whippet</a>, and he gets cold). And yes, it sometimes takes me <i>forever</i> to get things accomplished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">I have two more tins, however the existing wicks I have are too short. So I think round two will cost a few more dollars. I also want to try blending the remaining scented candles with some unscented wax - hopefully this will soften the color and the strength of the scent!</span><br />
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This handsome fellow went home with N...<br />
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While this little guy stole my heart!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">(To be honest, I originally purchased a different print that was going to go in the master bedroom, however, when I got it home T was less than thrilled. Luckily he went back to the shop with me and was just as enamored with these portraits. It came down to a coin toss between <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62849581/cheetah-print-8x10">Mr Cheetah</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62273268/sea-otter-print-8x10">Mr Otter</a>, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62623584/polar-bear-print-8x10">Mr Polar Bear</a> - but the jaunty angle of the Otter's hat definitely tipped the scale in his direction!)</span>Mrs Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01608356450181616500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5852980718308580348.post-82428687457692184102011-03-26T18:48:00.000-07:002011-03-27T19:42:10.229-07:00lots of fun & a confession!Lost of fun:<br />
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On Thursday night I had the immense pleasure of picking up an old friend (someone who new T & I back when we were first crushing on each other) from the train station. We proceeded to spend an amazing 36 hours together talking about <i>everything</i> under the sun (books, design, philosophy, hipsters, our secret fascination with housewife blogs (specifically the Mormon ones), hair, children, philanthropy, architecture, movies, business ventures, travel, art, fertility, how much we love Anthropologie, and of course all the old camp memories. We walked all over Portland and took tons of photos.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saw interesting art:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT1BCsQkAIgi2i8xaFIBUquwXRQOIp-ObRslY2dPhqb0C1CW3rrTwRlXMbBSBlV2ZgjB2cUsaY6din2xYiZ1wCKUbC7AKW54Dxc0Vzx68H1Pf4QSVPPshUOw6_zZRcfvY-tTsARmJ3OA/s1600/IMG_2050.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizT1BCsQkAIgi2i8xaFIBUquwXRQOIp-ObRslY2dPhqb0C1CW3rrTwRlXMbBSBlV2ZgjB2cUsaY6din2xYiZ1wCKUbC7AKW54Dxc0Vzx68H1Pf4QSVPPshUOw6_zZRcfvY-tTsARmJ3OA/s320/IMG_2050.JPG" width="320" /> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Spent a blissful couple of hours in Powell's: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn5lyWE1hp-teD_Kc6IA-MNg5EeXCaGHF55GXWBmCxwXQcfPRvfaLb30JBQH8s8jptfH7yIRw8V961RXeCwA2MlGKaxss1TSpEk3vfxGZkTqyEgtYV2r_0rxsYOJ-RSnzz8lF0PzIdj3Q/s320/IMG_2047.JPG" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And had the strangest afternoon of weather <span style="font-size: x-small;">(seriously these photos were taken about 5 minutes apart!)</span>:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTx1X0y0SDiq1qG-CmHOgDctJ2UImezIQMjXDqb3AcJ5JrXhAO8O9e79eCaAlqh5GvNvS0J0xyYKnuPwv9uAxc5wkvMdeQYIK4uYyXjGkdkkgwbAom_taci2LMDjbg82-hn4az8dfoSU/s1600/IMG_2066.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTx1X0y0SDiq1qG-CmHOgDctJ2UImezIQMjXDqb3AcJ5JrXhAO8O9e79eCaAlqh5GvNvS0J0xyYKnuPwv9uAxc5wkvMdeQYIK4uYyXjGkdkkgwbAom_taci2LMDjbg82-hn4az8dfoSU/s320/IMG_2066.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeoev3QAqiyFnG6UzlzGInpqrBctKvfN8599kYzwIA_m9RajUUTJMXj5xcUlm_IAU-Uz7yOrHuULnuSS5hjOabnP3_jsgsuDoST4yl647jZeJx8_Ndj_zSU7s5Ce_4H8IAwF-2amE78Y/s1600/IMG_2073.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUeoev3QAqiyFnG6UzlzGInpqrBctKvfN8599kYzwIA_m9RajUUTJMXj5xcUlm_IAU-Uz7yOrHuULnuSS5hjOabnP3_jsgsuDoST4yl647jZeJx8_Ndj_zSU7s5Ce_4H8IAwF-2amE78Y/s320/IMG_2073.JPG" width="320" /> </a></div><br />
What an amazing weekend!!!<br />
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Now on to the confession:<br />
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Before you read any further hop on over to one of my favorite blogs <a href="http://saltlakedesignergal.blogspot.com/2011/03/confession-my-hidden-mess.html">Design Gal and Her Handyman</a> to read one of the most honest confessions ever. What I especially love about this post is that her secret mess truly <i>IS</i> a mess. (unlike some people's "<a href="http://www.brooklynlimestone.com/2011/01/junk-drawer-overhaul-megans-kitchen.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+brooklynlimestone%2FJBgB+%28Adventures+in+Renovating+a+Brooklyn+Limestone%29&utm_content=Google+Reader">befores</a>" which are usually my "after")<br />
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One of the things I dislike about the blogging community is how much we sugarcoat/edit our lives - and I think the worst part is that I totally do it to. Only it keeps me from actually blogging. The reason why I have not shown you my master bedroom paint color yet is that I am afraid to take pictures of the mess of clean clothes sitting on top of my dresser. (And don't even get me started on the dresser - I started painting it 3 years ago and never finished the very last bit, so I can't show you how cool it turned out!) Or that my husbands bedside table is still pre-hacked. (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/lindsaystephenson/3598837208/">This</a> is what I want it to look like. <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/75305709">This</a> is what it actually looks like.)<br />
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Anyway - the whole point of this rambling is to share my own secret shame - except that because of the afore mentioned friend in town, my upstairs had to look good too! (overnight guests get a way cleaner house that dinner party guests!) So whats a girl to do? <br />
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