tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88553881312267028932024-02-19T10:06:31.419-05:00Living WellErin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-37114958221124120272015-02-23T23:07:00.000-05:002015-02-23T23:07:02.403-05:00February Is Heart Health MonthThis past weekend, I hosted a health talk and shared a few recipes at <a href="http://www.luckysmarket.com/location/columbus/" target="_blank">Lucky's Market</a>.<br />
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I thought I'd share the recipes here. I could go on and on about why these food are heart healthy, but let's see how sharp you are. In the comments, reply with any tidbit about what you know about heart healthy foods!<br />
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Burgers With Blueberry Chipotle Salsa<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Ingredients
– Blueberry Chipotle Salsa<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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chipotle in adobo sauce<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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tablespoons of lime juice<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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tablespoons of sugar<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">½
teaspoon salt<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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small onion<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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pint of blueberries<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Instructions
– Blueberry Chipotle Salsa<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Puree
chipotle, lime juice, sugar, and salt in food processor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Add
onion and blueberries and pulse in food processor until desired consistency.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Ingredients
– Salmon Burgers<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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slices of dense bread<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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eggs<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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cloves of garlic<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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teaspoon salt<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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tablespoons lime juice<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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pepper<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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small onion<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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tablespoons fresh oregano<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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tablespoons fresh rosemary<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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pounds of boneless, skinless fresh salmon<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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provolone cheese<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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slices<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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buns<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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– Salmon Burgers<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Puree
bread, eggs, garlic, salt, lime juice, and black pepper in food processor until
smooth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Add
onion, oregano, and rosemary and pulse in food processor, leaving some texture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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into 2 inch cubes and add to food processor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pulse until combined.</span><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Form patties
and put on non-stick pan.</span><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN" style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Bake at 350
degrees for 20 minutes.</span><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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toasted buns, topped with provolone cheese, avocado, and blueberry salsa.</span><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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packages frozen cubes of butternut squash<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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can of kidney beans, rinsed<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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package of frozen corn<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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red onion, diced<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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teaspoons cumin<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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cup maple syrup<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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garlic cloves, minced<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Toss
butternut squash cubes in olive oil, spread on a pan, and roast at 400° until
browned and edges are crispy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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onion, garlic, and thyme in olive oil on medium heat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "AvantGarde Bk BT","sans-serif"; font-size: 10pt;">Gently
fold in roasted butternut squash.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="fsl"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I now have an
indoor studio space - yeah! I joined the creative collective </span><a href="http://www.itlookslikeitsopen.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">It Looks Like It’s Open</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> (ILLIO) –
a group of makers and thinkers w</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #202020; font-size: 12pt;">orking to make art and experiences happen. There is a wide
variety of activities going on at the studio, including some other
movement-based activities, and you can go the website to sign-up for the
monthly newsletter. The studio is conveniently located behind the Cup O’
Joe on High Street and East Tulane Road in Clintonville, and happens to be
right down the street from my house! In addition to securing an indoor
space, I’ve acquired quite a bit of new equipment too, and I’m really excited
about what this means for the future of Living Well!<span class="fsl"> </span></span><span class="fsl"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">My training will continue to be the same
challenging, innovative, and FUN experience that you have all come to
love! <span style="color: #202020;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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will have a slightly different format for the fall session. We’ll ease
into the studio space at ILLIO, but take advantage of every last bit of good
weather in the fall! Sessions will be held 5 days a week – Mondays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays will be at ILLIO, and Tuesdays and Thursdays will
remain outside at Fred Beekman Park. Each day will have a varied focus
and approach to fitness. You choose your own adventure and decide how
many and which days you join the group! Each day, group size could vary from
2-8 participants, giving you a semi-private training experience with greater
attention to your technique and abilities, and an individualized and
goal-centered training program.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span class="fsl"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Join me for some hard work and fun! Sessions will
focus on cardiovascular interval training, functional strength movements, game
play, and friendly competition to keep things interesting as we use our bodies, basic
equipmen</span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">t,
and the environment to create challenges, raise our heart rates, and work our
muscles in new and different ways.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
<span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">6-Week
Session – September 15<sup>th</sup> – October 24<sup>th</sup> – All classes
begin at 6:30am</span></span></span><br />
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<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Mondays – Strength & Power</strong> – Functional, dynamic,
big muscle exercises using kettlebells, bodyweight, TRX, plyos, and bands.</span></span></span></li>
<ul>
<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It Looks Like It’s Open – 13 East Tulane Road;
Columbus, Ohio 43202</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Tuesdays – Cardio Intervals & Agility Drills</strong> –
Energy system development through cardiovascular and agility drills using small
hurdles, cone drills, interval training, and sprints.</span></span></span></li>
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Beekman Park – The Ohio State University at the corner of Kenny Road & Lane
Avenue</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Wednesdays – Core & Control</strong> – Unique combination
and isometric movements to enhance core strength, range of motion and
flexibility, and balance.</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It Looks Like It’s Open – 13 East Tulane Road;
Columbus, Ohio 43202</span></span></span></li>
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<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Thursdays – Strength & Power</strong> – Functional,
dynamic, big muscle exercises using kettlebells, bodyweight, TRX, plyos, and
bands.</span></span></span></li>
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Beekman Park – The Ohio State University at the corner of Kenny Road & Lane
Avenue</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Fridays – Wild Card/Trainer’s Choice!</strong></span></span></span></li>
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<li><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span><span class="textexposedshow"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It Looks Like It’s Open – 13 East Tulane Road;
Columbus, Ohio 43202</span></span></span><o:p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></o:p></li>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sessions can be paid for with
punch cards. Punch cards are valid for the Fall 2014 session only
(9/15/2014 – 10/24/2014), and cannot be carried over to future sessions.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">18 Sessions -
$126 ($7/session)</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Or drop-in for
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Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-71894002875152949352014-03-27T23:01:00.000-04:002014-03-27T23:01:49.649-04:00WORKOUTside - Spring 2014<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Join me for some hard work and fun! We’ll run hills, bound through sand, pull-up, push-up, step-up, and everything in between. These outdoor drills focus on cardiovascular interval training, functional strength movements, game play, and competition to keep things interesting as we use our bodies, basic equipmen<span class="text_exposed_hide">...</span><span class="text_exposed_show">t, and the environment to create challenges, raise our heart rates, and work our muscles in new and different ways.<br /><br /> Classes will be held 5 days a week – you choose your own adventure and decide how many and which days you join the group! Each day, class size could vary from 2-8 participants, giving you a semi-private training experience with greater attention to your technique and abilities, and an individualized and goal-centered training program.<br /><br /> 8-Week Session:<br /> April 14th – June 6th (No class Friday, May 30th)<br /> 6:30am<br /> Fred Beekman Park – The Ohio State University at the corner of Kenny Road & Lane Avenue<br /><br /> Mondays – Strength & Power<br /> Tuesdays – Cardio Intervals & Agility Drills<br /> Wednesdays – Core & Control<br /> Thursdays – Strength & Power<br /> Fridays – Cooperative Games & Play<br /><br /> 2 Days/Week - $120<br /> 3 Days/Week - $180<br /> 4 Days/Week - $240<br /> 5 Days/Week - $300<br /><br /> Spots are limited to 8 people per day. Email or message me to reserve yours days.<br /><br /> Depending on availability, drop-ins may be available for $10.</span>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-45238261655211083282013-10-10T14:18:00.003-04:002013-10-10T14:19:35.903-04:00The Day My Husband Jumped On The Pinterest BandwagonI'm in the middle of party prep here, and should probably be baking rather than posting on my blog for the first time in a year and a half. But this needs to be shared...<br />
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You see, my husband jumped on the <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> bandwagon...<br />
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The other night I made this...<br />
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And called it "Mexican Spaghetti & Meatballs"<br />
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I was testing a recipe idea for the aforementioned party and trying out some meatballs with a Latin/Mexican twist. With my family as my guinea pigs, I needed something to pair the meatballs with for dinner, preferably some veggies.<br />
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So I halved a spaghetti squash, seasoned it, roasted it in the oven, scooped it into bowls, and served the meatballs on top, finished with a pile of diced avocado.<br />
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Two bites in, my husband says, "Did you just think this up? This is awesome! You should put it on Pinterest!"<br />
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Yup, he uttered those words...<br />
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And the kids ate it up too!<br />
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<u><strong>Mexican Spaghetti & Meatballs</strong></u><br />
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<li>Halve a spaghetti squash, drizzle with olive oil, and season lightly with Mexican/taco seasoning (I used <a href="http://www.penzeys.com/" target="_blank">Penzey's</a> Chicken Taco Seasoning).</li>
<li>Roast cut side down in a 350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes.</li>
<li>In a deep saucepan on medium heat, warm your favorite frozen meatballs.</li>
<li>Add a jar of your favorite salsa (<a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> Pineapple Salsa), a can of diced tomatoes (<a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/" target="_blank">Trader Joe's</a> Organic Diced and Fire Roasted Tomatoes with Green Chiles), and some Mexican seasoning (<a href="http://www.penzeys.com/" target="_blank">Penzey's</a> Rojo Taco Seasoning).</li>
<li>Cover and heat through.</li>
<li>Scoop spaghetti squash into shallow bowls and top with warm meatballs.</li>
<li>Garnish with diced avocado and a sprinkle of cheddar cheese.</li>
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The items in parentheses are obviously just suggestions - use what you love and have on hand. The meatballs would also be great served over a baked sweet potato or rice, and diced tomatoes, roasted corn, cilantro, cheese, avocado, and sour cream/plain yogurt would all make great toppings!<br />
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You can find my Pinterest board <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/erinlsjohnson/boards/" target="_blank">here</a>. Happy Pinning!Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-77521088729279358572012-05-18T23:02:00.006-04:002012-05-18T23:02:49.047-04:00The Great Room SwitcherooOur home is just shy of 1400 square feet - not tiny, but certainly not huge either. There are so many reasons we're willing to sacrifice space - our urban location, our neighbors, and the old style and character of our home. One of the great pleasures I have in living in our smaller home is the challenge of cramming every last bit of function into each and every square foot. (You know I love a good organizational challenge!) Despite having less space, we have a lot of stuff! But it all has a place, and it never looks cluttered. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />And then a couple of things happened. First, we got a laptop, so we found ourselves going up to the office less and less, and we didn't need the desktop computer anymore. We also couldn't sneak into the office after bedtime anymore without causing the little guy to stir.<br />
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<br />So we converted the eating nook in our kitchen to command central. You'll notice that our dining room is open to the kitchen and just steps from the kitchen table - it was really redundant, but the view was nice, the clean-up over the tile floor with a food-flinging kid was easier. The kitchen table only sat three, which wouldn't cut it with a growing family anyway.</div>
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The bookshelves got rotated ninety degrees (they still hold cookbooks and recipe boxes), and a new tabletop was purchased. Can you believe that the butcher block countertop from Ikea fit the space perfectly?!</div>
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<br />We raised the light, brought the printer and file cabinet downstairs from the old office, and set aside the old desktop computer for recycling.</div>
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Which meant that the closet off of August's room morphed from office to playroom! Yeah for more toy storage space and a place to play! We brought in a little table and chairs, and there is room to grow in all of those totes! The left wall is a magnetic chalkboard, which August loves!</div>
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And then it came time to make room for Baby #2! Which meant that the guest room had to go. We don't have guests often - maybe once or twice a year - so it was hard to justify keeping a space that got so little use. We decided we could come up with another solution for guests - I'll get to that in a moment.</div>
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Many things stayed, but many things changed too. It is not as apparent in the before photos, but the old guest room needed a lot of work. The closet got re-drywalled and the whole room got new baseboards - the old ones weren't the same as the original baseboards throughout the rest of the house, so we had new baseboard milled to match the original. There was a lot of unfinished woodwork, and a terrible star stencil on two walls that needed to be sanded off before it could be repainted.</div>
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<br />The headboard and lighting stayed the same, the antique baking table stayed in the same place, and we added a dresser. </div>
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<br />The closet got new shelving, a new light, a magnetic chalkboard, and cow print <a href="http://www.flor.com/" target="_blank">Flor</a> tiles, which just might be my favorite feature of the room!</div>
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<br />We brought in a real cow hide in the main room, and moved the crib and and chair from August's room. All I need to do is order the crib bedding - I already have something picked out from <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/" target="_blank">Land Of Nod</a>.</div>
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<br />August kindly handed down his crib and chair to "Baby Brother Harris William" and graduated to a "BIG BOY BED!"</div>
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<br />We found a great daybed at Ikea with cozy and safe walls on three sides and three generous storage drawers underneath. The greatest feature is that this twin size bed easily pulls out to convert to a king size bed! The new bed linens from West Elm look like waves for the fish to swim in!</div>
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I mentioned the guest room solution. Here's what the room looks like set up for guests. We've already had some good friends test out the new layout and bed and it earned their full approval!</div>
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<br />Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-75893985150968446832012-05-17T20:54:00.000-04:002012-05-17T20:54:13.911-04:00Because I Will Not Go A Year...without posting something!
So stay tuned, while I work on a post that will be epic in length!Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-53401944516587492682011-05-17T15:35:00.031-04:002011-05-19T23:52:36.860-04:00Front Porch Flowers<div align="left">Despite all of the rain we've been having, I was able to find a few dry moments to get our front porch pots planted.<br /><br />You might remember a <a href="http://livingwellcolumbus.blogspot.com/2009/09/tale-of-four-flower-boxes.html">past post</a> about the three key elements to an eye-catching arrangement.<br /><br />Here is this year's forumula:<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Thriller: Purple Fountain Grass</strong><br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607774523872433362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpyyNIebS2whpNYGcehYmf9cfQyOudO7eYuSVnqbOMa1zYLcM5dqQLXQleWs0gS4kWTxC29dUApETqXxpwncQAdikHSMWm27rAGqo8BIcc-Ht6oIM_n4g61W-cg0neEvPjpMFuyQnZbvPZ/s400/Summer+Planters+004.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Filler: Coleus, several colors and varieties</strong><br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607773855714053154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxgJNQOc7n2SWjxpGR2Dt17jelC0ESYA04gAnJ_jgBhoV6nYdy_rFvmv6FSn7EjK7wdxxXa5fM-wuv3QSRmgevmOYmUyNj7NVoeK2TEMFW_U_UNERbFLjQ8DMd0BADWkpVjuqU2gmSBOth/s400/Summer+Planters+013.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607773531424323730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4XnsUhURDE6q7BdJhUY6RTZTVPC4AEWxIQ38VDphakoXy0ya_tCJbIen4x-nU7w71ivXqhwsAzicmTlDmyCatAWfT_ydtjD4YiMInUSEdtnof9RlbCwryob_RxqKiUPMOlTG2JBJHgK4a/s400/Summer+Planters+007.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Spiller: Sweet Potato Vine</strong><br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607772895949684466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixEcAYqO3eh6Y08tz87kHzmE8Uim7wBmuz0eK-D00WU19T5c6luwr_64z5EKA-Bdgz90oQ9p9N2DFNVAQsNNCOu_oYnfJR-VBzlrsPqBKIc3rXl2DdNt49VNauS4WQkJ5TLKEavJqIU9Is/s400/Summer+Planters+008.jpg" /><br /><br />I love the bold, contrasting colors, especially with the modern lines of the planter. I tend to choose plants with showy foliage, because I don't want to depend on constant blooming for a display of color.<br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608252474747259922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3SUoMrAnjncYLvbJh2QV9RgXfafj0MmN3tCaA31fZp7GlpYWbJM0Bz3GnwokZMdjDKuYh5qH2umWqTEHdWIlgidCAMpLUnt4Upjo7r0gRHyjPvCBeRqvDE2j-FyOBJxADaoXTXvnx7HIf/s400/Summer+Planters+009.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I broke a few of my own rules this year. None of these plants are perennials - they'll all get composted at the end of the season, not transplanted to a new happy, permanent home in the backyard.<br /><br />I was able to keep the expense minimal because the single Purple Fountain Grass in each planter (6 total) were the only 4" pots I bought. The rest are much smaller plants that came in 4-packs - more plants for less money! In past years, I've been too late to the nursery to score good colors in the smaller sizes. Smaller plants, yes, but watching them grow and taking the credit for it is a lot more fun than the instant gratification of bigger plants!<br /><br /><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607772045462691794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX0fxdW28UHy5oIXa1nIqLwI9T6NO9phnvwRtzjsuG_AQpCoYXDwvqtykE0VcV8uoHc2N4XdFBhnCq0-kwY00LdKVp5U4xYKfqsyJdIG6zj4E_-AvJaP2UVU8aFQm_HCmvxFw5DJcH_5e6/s400/Summer+Planters+011.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I was going to skip the other flower boxes for the time being, figuring our impending porch project would either destroy them, or leave them neglected. But the porch project has been put on hold for a little while, and I decided a little color would help us enjoy the porch as it is for now. Plus, I can hope that the flowers attract one's attention away from the peeling paint and warped floorboards... right?<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608622750142141586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBjkALjVpja-Sh0Sf5HsdzWYLQ3vnuK1vYA2JiQgT21sfiXdE2G_ps8TjDGRfOiF0AOT9esLUXWs8ruHxOBsV3jS0Aw02FFMzkd1i0PN1-xEN0N1DsnbxVFlrvWJ8DI1xi3ZdhUzerjdjK/s400/Front+Yard+Flowers+004.jpg" /><br /><br />The formula is the same, but with a few other colors of coleus. I especially like the deep red.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608620755849335122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqCZuWSXPBBmAWexmzC3jvAlkIfm2eTwFb5bHJC5XPHDlvxJ-SyeQFoAAPAls4jWweReNzyBg0LUhst_pQx8MNtRp7qfC8NZ1N8eplMMnKrN04uHcOJ7XsnNW6HiSkjY30PSqxPGz2pJEg/s400/Front+Yard+Flowers+015.jpg" /><br /><br />Two hanging ferns make it feel cozy.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608623515997270210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj7Y-3XYLqKTWBzSORrC9iwR5RFwInFdaKYYFUqzj1NGxCXCBkhzzFGdo74uYsLKuM3CJVomhGiK7FLTWPWf1DKk67RMAxOXpD8_rOo0fT1adubm9Z6OYi4Ws0j3EN1q3W2p-Y_zNDMHC3/s400/Front+Yard+Flowers+033.jpg" /><br /><br />And during naptime, we made another quick addition to the porch...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5608621285963179426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqvVYChzKsvCql5q2cP-vHbFugyIHDuFy5-PbJ2qzN4Kb_S9ui2ZCwpHgNSWmpUjL4SVvdRYPf9e_NcEp-nem0MF1sPTsAATKnX8NYi8h4GOs735QkK4psDm2savrWCEebvPDiYoOIA31/s400/August%2527s+New+Swing+008.jpg" /><br /><br />Still left to do out here:<br />powerwash the floor - take off as much paint as possible - before August does and eats it instead<br />new cushion covers - get rid of the faded ones<br />an area rug<br />two more ferns in tall planters</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-11494688193223012732011-04-21T23:09:00.006-04:002011-04-21T23:40:16.273-04:00To-Do List Check-In<p>I haven't checked in for a while, but when I pulled up the blog this morning and re-read our To-Do list, I felt really good.<br /><br /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Babyproof</span> - August is <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">thisclose</span> to crawling and is testing his pulling up abilities<br /><br /><em>Secured bookshelves to the wall in his room, moved around some toys and books, lowered his crib mattress, and drank the wine on the lower family room shelf! We're keeping a close eye on things and making changes where necessary as we go.</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Change over the bed linens for spring and summer<br /><br /><em>Check! I love putting small task on a To-Do list, just so I can feel accomplished as I knock them off the list!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Wash the windows - HATE this job!<br /><br /><em>Haven't started, but I bought a pressurized sprayer that I'm hoping will make the job easier, and ::gasp:: more fun?!</em><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Patio maintenance - sunken <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">pavers</span> need repaired<br /><br /><em>This is big... and it's done! (Writing "done" makes me think of my swim coach, who always said, "Cakes and cookies are done, people are always finished." It took me YEARS (mind you I was little when I first heard that phrase) to figure out what the heck he meant!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Spread all that mulch!<br /><br /><em>FINISHED!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Touch up the patio furniture with another coat of stain<br /><br /><em>This weekend... please no rain!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Maybe sew some new outdoor furniture covers?<br /><br /><em>Time consuming!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Maybe do new porch flooring and ceiling?<br /><br /><em>Expensive!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Go hiking at a Metro Park or State Park<br /><br /><em>Two parks in two weekends - Darby and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Blacklick</span>!</em><br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p>Get the bikes tuned up<br /><br /><em>Soon!</em></p><br /><br /><p><em></em></p><br /><br /><p><em>Looking back at before and after pictures is always a great reminder of how far we've come, even when there seems like there is so much left to do...</em></p><br /><br /><p><em>Our Patio...</em></p><br /><br /><p><em>Before:</p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598245476483767138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJasFa3S4gvq70W1xqSz6DUoXTmiJ2Cz7Ys_DWc_j2aKcE8yuLbqDNhijDWqICy1e10c03Kno15MvELiicVw4fZ8JlsvJCtviLLXmvTCnXiHdgeqNsxkj5y-g_D_RN5knLB6ThMWlB7b07/s400/Back+Yard+0025.jpg" /></p><br /><br /><p>After:</p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5598245670989793362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9R9boZz61-Pb1tO2AyY5v1zlzsVNHqZEwG8mJe8LrxEC2hJ43DKlrYAZWsScsh1hDjHyUtocZVZp86jSyj1WFefOvhnGDkX6Ug_baE4zpoW5AeUwKgkGFgr95uEzidNGjooFInBJliJh3/s400/Back+Yard+208.jpg" /></em></p>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-28779277350306359832011-04-06T22:56:00.018-04:002011-04-07T00:03:39.712-04:00Bright WhitesAny guesses to what these are?<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592670444971804690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJd1e5xcmOrjO3MHMJ7UMNtI7PqJmYvnSR5vw4FwSRSO08xmPoIfolFG-72DCbVJl0E73Gqib-Zw03dtS5SwRJ-Bd9e4Rl2N-lsCniGXQjsBwJV88DA23rawRszQ8joMVKK9zh7yQMWsB/s400/Bathroom+Accessories+010.jpg" /><br /><br />IKEA would have you believe they're oil and vinegar cruets. Yup, I have oil and vinegar cruets on my bathroom shelf - right next to the neti pot that looks like a creamer, and a sugar bowl that holds the neti pot salt.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592672818404577586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjccLHYFU_ekmcAaPbFpquLQZqpdZ2mUkHqEcc1uv76lA2OEjjqdTFf4Iw_mwcL22zysojmCoNfRymTavFg4_BBFGpQztrUxmf3FIZJt1ipEyW_9_PLfChAB3eSXmQh_AtOqTCu3gJfH0U/s400/Bathroom+Accessories+013.jpg" /><br /><br />Our oil and vinegar set holds his-and-her mouthwash. Whitening mouthwash on the left for the Handy Hunk, Act on the right for me. You can chalk this up to one of those small purchases that makes me endlessly happy! See, with open shelves in the bathroom, we keep only the bare essentials, and they have to look pretty. And, well, the giant mouthwash bottles of bright blue and green weren't so pretty. I much prefer the cohesive bright white and sleek accessories next to warm wood tones.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592675402666079346" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhipD08qTLSmMyZAk8_xzPcuRLcZibDrNQ9kLqhyphenhyphenpCckVfTm1ggZ2EfHjMT310cLRyroJoUQ3Fwde-nyQ1XDi3Sma0mn2f2aJrUqy-Cswwz1k_mt_AoQO55d4Z-fuXGQgvhG0eGX8S__bX1/s400/Bathroom+Accessories+018.jpg" /><br /><br />So after a couple of months of searching, I stumbled upon these in the most unlikely of places. Except was it really all that unlikely? I mean, IKEA never lets you down - they have a solution for everything - it's just that sometimes you have to think outside the box a little. Never fails, I go there with a list, a very specific list... and I come home with some of the things that were on the list, a bunch of things that weren't on the list, and a longer list!<br /><br />Speaking of bright whites... look who has sprouted a couple of his own. The top ones are starting to come in... poor, poor guy is so ouchy!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592671107813602914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS6hQGbJ6rmoXlMeaL5ufqMQfHPt7kNh76iKIe0ri3kUOndepBEx5Puaycp3s1Pfq1HIhWxw-wpcKCJREDDRrbGgkmphXW8QrZvKl9R-h4DCtiSBBAwMQJenW8UAxEpXvm0fMOWgQ0yLNv/s400/Play+Time+019.jpg" /><br /><br />And did you know that good dental health and oral hygeine are important heart disease prevention measures? Regular brushing and flossing and regular trips to the dentist reduce the amount of inflammatory bacteria in the mouth, which can enter the bloodstream, cause arterial plaques and swelling, and lead to the blockages that cause heart attacks and strokes.<br /><br />Now if you'll excuse me... I'm off to make a dentist appointment!Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-15475762189079124812011-03-28T19:39:00.012-04:002011-03-28T20:18:37.914-04:00Time Flies... An UpdateSo other than a quick post a couple of weeks ago, I've been MIA... well, in the blog world, at least! I wrote about our bathroom renovation on July 17, 2010 - that was eight months ago, and the day our baby was due to be born. <br /><br />He decided to wait five days longer... <br /><br />August Dylan Johnson was born at home on July 22, 2010 at 2:56pm. He was 10 lbs and 21 inches. Labor and birth was fast, and dare I say, painless! Under the amazing care of our <a href="http://www.choicemidwives.org/">CHOICE</a> midwives, Abby and Jill, we couldn't have had a more perfect and beautiful experience! <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 225px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588423587353391042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Ab0BYJedmZYc6mwAeTZCjROyKnUrR2jeP1RFjDdan6LPnwk84Ppoi9u5MHazMbU0ytCd8XioF0PVHSFfHH9DGmrghg6LzMPuHP8rjEYyrWoalrGz6Zd7cW1OBrr51mNcKNKSRirUgkJM/s400/ADJ006.JPG" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588419662262623234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCG7PEWX4dpMqDI8XPQfNaS3A5AlD9ODWXiru0tNAuU2CxW95uUMzgzRmWEDylc_DizEZApwgEo32BK5lWN_39fKWr3ygsGuAoejDpSUcbK-qMDilKdacd8Y4zI5m7Ioa-6AWEnnmaaNlO/s400/At+Home+With+August+Dylan+Johnson+012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586360144785138434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW_fHDnZC91TkKdE2gU4MLGDPIhrYG8masSlYyTgDjLjPdbAQWX5ErCLeqU71hqWDDrOFlKpYZ4x9R3diT9uwwAKoVY2e7_X9v5VKEKbhDFsOZt68TX1jPImt6JRyMZmBjMQEQ2fFIh4Ad/s400/August+Dylan+Johnson%2527s+Birthday+019.jpg" /> <br /><br /><br />Eight months later, August is a happy, smiley baby, full of personality. It's been so fun to watch him grow and change. Everyone says it... blah, blah, blah... but's it's true... they grow up so fast!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587102707198687394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZR1PgdwLGvaDarMyXviYCUeuQ8_HTd8d1kg7wSSM3AjokSbapE1SCjZllND0JBJ3_Lzlq44fTGuGljBFItePJHEFJhJB1Efz_zFzJcD8Y5NtA9nqjwAys3hZomlH9vgd4RUuBdcsduhYy/s400/DSC_0191.JPG" /> <br /><br /><br />In the last eight months, we've changed a lot of these... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588427127160003698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsjRnwQF6s6VjuCI7_V2Kut3ksarg4XiUzu8Lfv1L3cDxOWnGpM7N-shTKj8Qm-Jwblq_wr2OjJeoEn-VsFcsPBB-itlpoIVQYMteK0qsQPjrdaOI9m9Q-oqxwy4SD4gzKNxQfeCQcIApZ/s400/Cloth+Diapers+023.jpg" /><br />Our favorites are FuzziBunz One Size, but we also have some BumGenius 3.0, and we started with organic cotton prefolds and Thirsties covers when he was little. <br /><br /><br />We've done a lot of this... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5587109453967681298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit6C-u64ilqZ4R0c_EplxQYfBiEEPxq8_XqDk5VA6z2N5mF_4SIFNQSCXCASzatXH0ox9E8UCwjL4S3YDKBi-XE8HmNNu50Ss55vjwy8ZcChNrAU6mM9Web68E-Sx_BEvlZ90hWr2CXgoo/s400/Bedtime+Nursing+001.jpg" /><br />And we worked HARD for it too - three different lacation consultants, four appointments with the last one, several hundred dollars, many many tears, a push to supplement with formula from the pediatrition, and dozens of obsessive (on my part) weight checks. <a href="http://www.leron-line.com/Biography_Alison_Hazelbaker.htm">Alison Hazelbaker</a> helped relieve some minor torticollis and improve his suck with CranioSacral Therapy. I had never heard of such a thing, but I was so stubborn and determined to make breastfeeding work that I was willing to try anything - quitting wasn't an option. We are so grateful for finding Alison - not only did she help us through the physical aspects of breastfeeding, but she validated my instincts as a mother at a time when I could not have been full of so much doubt in myself. I'm proud that August has been 100% breastfed, nursing and taking bottles of pumped milk - not only because I know it's what is best, but also because the nursing relationship is priceless, and it represents perseverance and success and the great lengths that parents go to for their child. <br /><br /><br />I went back to work, training my loyal clients, about six weeks after August was born. We're so fortunate to have a fabulous work/baby balance, accomodating bosses, and family willing to help out. I go to work early, Ben brings August to <a href="http://www.mymfitness.com/">Move Your Mind </a>where he hangs in the playroom until I'm done working late morning. Three days a week, Grandma and August get to hang out while I go to <a href="http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/fanclub">F.A.N. Club</a> for <a href="http://www.nationwidechildrens.org/">Nationwide Children's Hospital</a>. <br /><br /><br />We took a vacation... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358994380200722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJHc4Oq7tugfsAtMipXAaiHK-XxCuMe6zBqaNmiLr0ojy7y1-DBGfo4odaS9q4kMrIJb0GWqnLVa2gGwpgZ3zqL4rdyskL_-rZqTBYwSZOmWCKnudp8TbXMy9RIW_tkYS_fY6pfDt-uDK/s400/NC-SC-TN+Vacation+375.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586365858040942370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJgF9DWFuJbEXz6slsfJAhFWSE9-Rr7L_kHhnt69dZoXeyqgYycLPoyCheoITI9FhR7nI12_t00Ev-AAowkZ0zQwgGGbBgMMqWtTvlyW_HqajC5ghmSBFZqzT2eeQ1C2D2zik2Q-e6MkJj/s400/NC-SC-TN+Vacation+322.jpg" /><br />August visited his first National Park, The Great Smoky Mountains, at 2.5 months old.<br /><br /><br />The holidays came, and quickly went...<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586362126608721586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZyC1OKOmdAmb6KlIJo66Axing7rYvdwS-FfMLgVQkDOKajW2B5UdQ6Z2xlROEsRY6vSHDFtvpXgOj571GlmBKThhb0g4uXdbYYDdZNM8iTQVhIp6w-T9VflDZTkVsth8vFXGjbC4Qguvv/s400/Christmas+Decorations+007.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586360926070065906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTiD1SCRnv-1tVLaQnwo6Ewj2N5hmnXKu5AMDEfepmi4z4raB4JYjXfHeE02NK4EL5AmIPwWlUUzaG4C5OG2VS1DH1FVNJGlFepjToTtk61B8hSLlNTyox8ix2fbPFCkHNYWtOIvi5CKz/s400/Christmas+At+Home+008.jpg" /> <br />August was spoiled rotten - and it wasn't by his parents! <br /><br /><br />We took swim lessons... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586362657009845026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij77juUSDik-uOpMFmlaDsnsf6Zz9ZikxHU3zlkmxWtvbqDoxrSr0he9wFOfYIc-7aINVIjWVzBv7OiT0FyraASldrcF-P4xvO1UD9dvQ_-KclQpz3SOBAPpSQcDrWEEpUj5OK-gUCGZ7W/s400/First+Swim+Lesson+051.jpg" /><br />Because this swimmin' mama would love to have a little Speedo-clad fish on a swim team someday! (And it gave us a reason to get out of the house on cold winter Sundays!) <br /><br /><br />I organized the basement... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586359726937602178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxraqTx2-oXXlCQlhiwkBFBeSBTsZJKNuS_1KxSh-i1QW7csuunGv7cZylVrz3RcEWoBODhHIHzk8RNkaAobgX1irNTChyphenhyphenrowE0e_8Uw224dzhwfhvKos2rXm1nOEhbpmT7vPdZyHtHEW/s400/Basement+Organization+023.jpg" /> <br />Because we had to make room for more boxes - boxes like these... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588405886315229138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnuS0ee7Xm0gpK8Kx9pqLM6aH6r8t0hyu4cBZ5Bf6FMEFPLDNw8bACD-mfCpjS06sYp5CozBE4ELwzicEcR7eVvsSVvL_32LE66PrVkZIMXk1ndiJe_wscyJ0oTrBUcFUNN5GfhDEkZ8k2/s400/Basement+Organization+033.jpg" /> <br /><br /><br />I've done a lot of cooking... <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586358141154628002" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLvyUzsiGzPasO6hnnvLvNn3qVaUWEztOW2CABWVOVAcdK-6NrnUrSHYi1Kr41lDnkVwYNjZdT2vZEz6Un7qf7aslhwFx2QUHaRr6CrV7avS4kSsjSZVdMOPj95p3Uavj4kBWhMERqMhgo/s400/Baby+Food+026.jpg" /><br />Much of it for a certain someone. Sweet potatoes are definitely his favorite! <br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588406991987863474" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmf5-EOeYcj6W2rgcSIwJSV4GKo5XCMvMyYTD-mphUdEj6LZl8txp8QxnU2U9qUO1fP1wJ78B_C9mHkf4Op-qvVOKfIOI6_1ym7TOZLcihTkjfLxwcZ6n0d6sRi4dW7r0YN65IiZ3xtNEH/s400/Baby+Food+007.jpg" /><br /><br />We're eager for spring around here. This weekend, Ben got some maintenance done on the patio, we cleared a few flower beds, the mulch got delivered, and we took the Radio Flyer for its first spin. Now if only it would warm up just a little! </p><br /><br />We have many more projects ahead. Yesterday we made list: <br /><p></p>- babyproof - August is thisclose to crawling and is testing his pulling up abilities <br /><p></p>- change over the bed linens for spring and summer <br /><p></p>- wash the windows - HATE this job! <br /><p></p>- patio maintenance - sunken pavers need repaired <br /><p></p>- spread all that mulch! <br /><p></p>- touch up the patio furniture with another coat of stain <br /><p></p>- maybe sew some new outdoor furniture covers? <br /><p></p>- maybe do new porch flooring and ceiling? <br /><p></p>- go hiking at a Metro Park or State Park <br /><p></p>- get the bikes tuned up <br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br />Ah, so much to do, so much to do! We'll get there - it just won't be as fast as our projects happened pre-Gus!Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-90115657917198600002011-03-12T23:08:00.003-05:002011-03-12T23:20:16.374-05:00ScrumptiousThose thighs - I could eat them up!<br /><br />7-Month Stats: 22 pounds 29.5 inches<br /><br />Yes, this might mean a return to blogging... no promises! If someone could send along a few extra hours in a day, that'd be great...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sey6Js7CgLzdesrPqztDsviaqTRozXVTMauJOEPMYwC7Px9F4gmwe_n2xurfFVhA9i7cgMnvx_EZyT5KNo2FGrtZqVwf3zP7Eep0euZMefhA_TAsTbtP0oPN7N4Qut7Y3BwKwyTP8Mzt/s1600/August+Dylan+Johnson+-+32+Weeks+087.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583412818068789458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-sey6Js7CgLzdesrPqztDsviaqTRozXVTMauJOEPMYwC7Px9F4gmwe_n2xurfFVhA9i7cgMnvx_EZyT5KNo2FGrtZqVwf3zP7Eep0euZMefhA_TAsTbtP0oPN7N4Qut7Y3BwKwyTP8Mzt/s400/August+Dylan+Johnson+-+32+Weeks+087.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhym7ter2krb_V-xqTp0LpC0pw6rDxhGyURHDRMrJ1Hqgj99GoTqCt9iwIX0tEkWh_MlSIfi6Nn0vI2-4ltSaBhoZ56jHYjAur1cNW_rwLtbad0rui4mJdlZejPz05QzfbT8b90hnx4-sCV/s1600/August+Dylan+Johnson+-+32+Weeks+047.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583411983628336802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhym7ter2krb_V-xqTp0LpC0pw6rDxhGyURHDRMrJ1Hqgj99GoTqCt9iwIX0tEkWh_MlSIfi6Nn0vI2-4ltSaBhoZ56jHYjAur1cNW_rwLtbad0rui4mJdlZejPz05QzfbT8b90hnx4-sCV/s400/August+Dylan+Johnson+-+32+Weeks+047.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-43465785474150846022010-07-17T18:27:00.025-04:002010-07-17T23:44:58.842-04:00Bathroom Renovation - Before & After ... Form & Function<div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019183841556994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4YMxLNgrx1TivcgW-9jsYzh3tUgnkP2HBPZ5T_oImfwUB27qlyUWvZGHgV1tjV2KkwvVlJatJlQEaN9IyVx7X_UMM27-VT7AHbqAKjAfDJA4BAMUX6JoXzzsrQOkVFsJfnZ5jYjUtU4Un/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+011.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><div align="center"> </div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495020959401388066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhvCxjyjNlBtTeNHjRaV5BfRWr93L17fw0HoBAn3rYNieoCz3cOd7Cu6wUyOUwunlJJD1qFZHEjFvo9Xp4TOvZbGfzUGb7tY3FhmiLfm4jjEuJTFNQJT5zq9uJOPKk_65Cui8Ct0R3E8u/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+105.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019214912591170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0akSBni4VapeSgmEiPAa4NZwDgCS62wD-p2MFapdfYVG2vFDo4BBv8rbewryuu93vtIlYqPHaU-6OEfYtvfq-ptEyFwyC93Gx7TCChzP1B3yW4j9QO3dylEZJJHEFxR_SmzOkqwUtMgQS/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+031.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495065135518623794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf00_hBuaWgFUOj1Fr7zCUiSRlL0iUTL8mL2bY3DpCNvpbiGL_ToQLM8f4-ZKBpAOehhkTOLwQzNLCb49CAMW7idxs70LLs77-C5Pq9JG0zWy8PqScM5DprewQHIb-B2i_nq4oOpUgaGS8/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+121.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019207897623234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqtqTxKVay2Tnr5MJhKQEceNIaw5eDJERCs8gKTcNUJMKxzuZ1rQ25uQvLsWPqhdM6GbqpFNZJkEALrbnvitRg-8o40lH3xHDxACKa6-z8mgdMLKDIAY940rC0H6YnlRajrZvLD2nx05Z/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+019.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495016312156477682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4evKrWV2BcwL3is_O2RD4HPW6B4yntT_nlRUrtTN1D01Xis09Po4BIa2FGPcSJn783cufO7kas4SjOYE_vm9-FP3mqbSgaUgHJhT7fZXINNPdK6z_W37zOf_6K57FpFkbLeFu6_mSHvh4/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+087.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019195371927138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILlAVwLJzCq-pHh6ky6B5iGA_Ivk1Iq6jKmv77gPdsA9XrPaAHgv_Gl6-kxmu9u7SdrCFh_EGIZkG8B19w6KDL3tVrtWzk974hzFYX79nZQKSZ_efuyodj9kF38Jx9GvqT6Z5bosf8MSt/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+018.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495014608006297090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikc_PUL4gvp6QwaXzru-LWatGarhA1-bika1dlTTu0OJekAnIE4NwyDvwsmVrPvr_47GlmPBKA0HKTSXAdTSGxqNHtkCaPcq3BAZEgMxktETIsNWfcIUGl2pc4cbwGFti7y_MIXfS2vlce/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+117.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019193788964114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSV1Dy3E1oZ-4rWUsJeAK-PfY6Vp6FUHhXxaNjKnKBcIqvPbLHqaJlB14SdCrrRAPaSPVR7PbA3igRj-dEFoAA2tAJrzg5WZFRkW4mPUuc8HZT2BBlTLZvDrQic7uWrn_PMfYyklGxCoOd/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+016.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495065118986365042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXcmxpvKU4qGI_TNbOIgeAbuDHv5GEWgKv4R-BUM9-_tpez1m1u2uA_l1fNqfLWMK9ZkMr93UhKcPqyvc9Lh8om9qEf5ZUTGO4cIJ0uTqczq-JTG8NfDj99r97HXbEU26MmuoVUMp_H2oR/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+094.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>BEFORE</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495060198990016610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQK56_XtNlm3dDzk6baSFAYLHeNK8DBNzCWL1yHjRQTlLmJQct_yQ_HYjDxyBo1x84TcMBtB_-KBOohaeOdB2Ok3HXMWfFPydOlLVFyhMU_gzxz9hFRvSwna7eXZZBAIzP028TrJHqRb-/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+033.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>AFTER</strong></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019895670221794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQmX2t47-NQWOdraBO9G9du2mlILedgu7wNuZ1d4HoqXVFspPefakb7V-fgYGUMprLf7m3onxIvAeW2BjmV_6A0qRI7Kj6CfUWWVKSOCwVeqa_N9ShuroQk62selvXZQbSLm0UkUnUT96v/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+110.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495019882433516386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBNZcx56Da0gywzs7Zmll5VM7L7bnDHFxNB5dSFP4TMBjIe_x2o7rCmlVU-J59RVP1w-CLfANwn4if7uq_NhaB7O-elw9nsS-D8oJYURTIMVFMH2fS-_obmx0JhZAbuvmSlRSWToS2k1Er/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+108.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />I could stop there - the before and after photos tell quite a story! Looking back, I'm not sure why we lived with the old bathroom for as long as we did. It was disgusting, and I can't believe we actually thought we were getting clean in there!<br /><br />Or I could entertain you with the stories and play-by-play of all of the events and drama that surrounded this project - its expanding scope, the dirty demolition, the sledge hammer that went through the wall, the hacked up floor joists that needed total reinforcement, the oddly sloping floors, ceiling, and plumbing, the fired tile guy, the suddenly-soured relationship with the contractor, the leaky ceiling, the long working weekends, the sleepness nights, the stress... Trust me - there are so many stories to tell that it would take as long as the renovation itself (two months)!<br /><br />But instead I'll focus on the positive - it's DONE! Everything looks and works great, and we love our design and the functionality of every detail we chose! I'll highlight our favorite features, detail our decisions, and explain why this tiny little space works for us...<br /><br /><strong>Slate Tile</strong><br />This is an incredibly affordable option at Lowe's. Stock tile, right off the shelf at less than $2 a square foot. We love it's natural look and the dark color and uneven texture hide a lot. Plus, there's radiant heat under there - a programmable thermostat should make it an inviting place to wake up to this winter!<br /><br /><strong>White Subway Tile</strong><br />Again, another affordable option at Lowe's and Home Depot. We had to get a little creative with the bullnose pieces, and it required a special order, but all of that tile cost us less than $350! And we tiled every wall, floor to ceiling! We did this because we were tired of dealing with the peeling paint and mold, even though our new bathroom fan/light should solve that problem. But now cleaning is a breeze - all of the walls can simply be wiped down.<br /><br /><strong>Cedar Planking Ceiling</strong><br />The ceiling was covered with a tongue-and-groove planking that we stained with Minwax Golden Oak (two coats) and Sikkens (two coats), an outdoor, waterproofing stain. This should give it a durable finish that will resist and moisture issues. Plus we love the spa-like feel that it lends to the bathroom.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495010508614172898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-V9VGGW6U_e7v2XvskXnmkeIHTdQd0B2PCxXcyptUG9Ca1VWqqCuZ4CneJm0Ek6uPXztfPtjx3uTSPME5LNE-dDXJ0SPsyhpPj4cZCAWywVUxhg4bdJ7KvA2js6UDvULUVOZpsyieI-Sy/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+082.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong>Deep Soaker Tub</strong><br />Our old tub was the original cast iron tub. It was scratched and chipped, and while it is possible to recoat them, we were advised that it never lasts very long. Plus, we wanted to remove the plastic bath surround from the walls, and figured if we were going to go that far, we might as well take it down to the studs, ensure that there were no moisture issues, and start from scratch. And if we were going to start from scratch, than we were going to do things right - a 22" deep soaker tub! The drop-in style tub is framed in, and the front edge provides a great place to sit.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495016364325915090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnd21jmzYpwCAncgLrKRa2D5_mNy5UhyEprLJhD70IG4_pn80fPz03h0B6xnNPxSnFSCnIuz3_F9KmONcXIX1UlmAzbOkc-JCojZMNL6zlNSfvIs7wOMmJWX-Nlgz_K1VOThujUU3w04RY/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+102.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong>Price Pfister Ashfield Tub/Shower Kit</strong><br />I fell in love with the country pump style and the rustic pewter color of this bath collection a long time ago. And then one day I stumbled upon it on clearance and it was gone. But it's always worth asking, and the Lowe's employee offered me the store model off the wall for $25 (originally about $200)! It was especially worth it when I found out that a few of the defective parts could be replaced under warranty for free!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495016338688384146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0E1WWFOSUflmFZkYES7AfI2wYSAO2bqU1mb5Yoo0pcCdxLbvINe2gKQts4Lg4QqQFLeqR5RpiYvCA8tAs034LSOESX2kUWU6b60_1Alth4VdMFMtGunPTmmLLj25WqFUiNHbeu7dtLm_-/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+097.jpg" /><br /><br /><strong>IKEA Lillangen Vanity & Sink and Price Pfister Ashfield Faucet</strong><br />Of course one of my favorite home stores would carry a vanity just perfect for our space! Our bathroom is small, and square footage is at a premium. So when we found a vanity just 16" in depth, we were thrilled - this thing doesn't protrude into the doorway like the old one did. Plus it's 36" tall and up on legs, which allows you to belly right up to it without stubbing your toes or having to hunch over. The clean lines, and clutter-discouraging trough design fit perfectly with the modern, yet natural and rustic country style that we were going for.<br /><br />You would think that those wooden boxes were made to fit inside those nooks, but they were actually in the garden section at IKEA. We stained them so they would resist water and moisture, and they allow us to separate all of our bathroom necessities by function. Need to brush your teeth - everything you need is in a devoted box! Contact lenses - that's another box! And there are twelve of them!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495010898839171282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAJsGlpAzXDBW_IgDlmV3ESpuuGGFGtQOco-3zbV5uYKw6xZ3uM-Yii5W5VoDDVQMAhpWgXD4mcY060oiSnsnC_jPqFxMLt1EyJH8Tj2kOUCsJI9oisEGtgMWD88tdIMq5GMuFSwmjrZTz/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+087.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495065127183161314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9FhBmAXnzMVd7e1vrjk-DusDhfohnmUC60vW8gViNGYb9MloFlhZxGges0zE56nJzge-sHg3CjqGYURm76ssOY-L_boe4RK00fw6sYgfwFzORfWrZee-MRjtAt7vRxJC4loELUS9Khhg/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+113.jpg" /><br /><div> <div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495016294533377202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtyblYUw0adAsZCPlDrpiBcPL6hxBedNBtfyWvbLMh-Ro8LNJzRtOxEFRVHB3GHNBTbwvx1PniVeftTBIEt4G6NeA3pkxrYKdq0eWt7GUB9Rlv-XyA29HOnOWj-RQL6Mg4DRzprNxowmQX/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+086.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Kohler Reve Toilet</strong></div><div>Ok, so go ahead and make the square butt remark! While we thought this toilet was really cool-looking, we actually splurged on it for different reasons. Its design is called a concealed trap - you don't see all the drain piping on the side of the toilet, or those silly screws that stick up. Which means there's no place for dust and hair to gather, and wiping down the smooth sides is a breeze. We're all about making cleaning easier! It is also flush (pun intended) with the wall, eliminating those oh-so-fun behind-the-toilet cleaning adventures! Plus it's a dual flush - yup, number one and number two buttons! (In case you were wondering, the buttons aren't labeled, one is just politely larger than the other)! It uses just .9 gallons for a small flush and 1.6 gallons for a large flush, much less than your average 3 or more gallon flush on old standard toilets. So this thing is estimated to save us $100 a year! And it hasn't clogged yet (knock on wood)!</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495011537907479682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS3hcf9PBUmJY68d7_YQzXHPM_XbndwZLC1OvPaHQUJ_nhrhYm1qcix9gsiqYfAeAXj2MIQu_omth_cOxZk8kuBf3xJV5LLVlOyBHXmrcftm7Dd3p_GpX-nPtQE9qfYgXk0CRkwryEfPWj/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+090.jpg" /></div><div> </div><div><strong>Storage and Harbor Breeze Bath Fan/Light</strong></div><div>Much of our storage is open, which discourages clutter, and we make sure everything has its place. The towel bars and wall shelf are from IKEA, stained in Sikkens for waterproofness. The mirror is also from IKEA and has a small ledge to perch things on while getting ready in the morning.</div><div> </div><div>We were fortunate enough to work with a contractor willing to make any of my crazy ideas work. So he built the open shelves in the corner out of red oak to my specifications. He also built us a bench under the shelves. It's tiled on the front for a continuous look with the tub, but it has a wood lid that lifts up to reveal a wood-lined box for toilet paper and paper towel storage, and plumbing access should we ever need to get under there.</div><div> </div><div>Finally, instead of having shelves that protrude into the shower, I wanted nooks recessed into the shower wall. Pre-fab boxes were anchored into the new drywall and studs and then tiled around for a clean look. </div><div> </div><div>Also shown in the final picture is a new bath fan/light. It adds a great amount of light behind the shower curtain, but also sucks out all the moisture too! It's nice and quiet, and the bathroom doesn't steam up at all - no more drippy walls and mildew, just nice dry, clean walls and mirror!</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495016326552662834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJUzj4F8e9ND1q4_vNwLRjy9S0SFtmNsuOLQlf30cRuDeqF3vYQpEZtk9XP-jpZK1flIf1fgZ8Evnw4tn7IoQ0JPwv6j6ohLD6RmfiMvuZEDGib-mngcPNZ1CdXow2raJVgk8mLxoHXK-m/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+091.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495011895524463218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcM0V7RMLJZSSa1JV6N3eG4bFJVhQhwzf4sxy5mB58YgeeVmHfzIL_YTHXinWDH5DFTj8JYcC2MJzYWmkzAZwEGk1b8CvUMh8jc3nrhA0s_iodqVrCpmyG_tyCNFnlJlsKGkzBoDNb8FiL/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+094.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495014626298739778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEV5syr5Km2hGDpFKx_VSgatKIa5f-IRLMga6ywZj1Uj0YzztuSZdeOAaxTHZEsCCgEKzHjJM_MgKDfZ3J0hn7-V8MIGuGIOzBTuGJAeznoflTiv9uGXE0LwwE4JddnnaJmKuIAxZAEWS/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+093.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495012239733256690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlMe-0fdskRIfIJv5-xDE_YiJhMWXuyVs7GRLA_k3lRnZ_7LdTy1-0IKknyFKwKFuOnI5VaWlvAc4hASQYZzvGFPoqbPL_fk0TP3Ynjw1mWgxx4_u60CipPWVbrMeYvRZHe6EplgmJU3MH/s400/Bathroom+Renovation+098.jpg" /> <div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div><div><div><div><div align="left">Once we started the project, we quickly realized that our old bathroom was a ticking time bomb. It's a wonder that our old cast iron tub didn't fall into our dining room - once we realized how bad the supporting floor joists were, we're glad they're fixed now! And the mildew on the walls was a health hazard for our growing family - we removed every last bit of moldy plaster walls. While asthetics was important too, every decision we made regarding this tiny little bathroom was well thought out. We think we've created a space with the perfect balance of form and function!<br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-82336038199213172782010-04-24T16:27:00.045-04:002010-04-24T20:01:24.146-04:00Big Changes To A Small SpaceA while back, I mentioned a mystery project going on behind plastic sheeting. I was going to leave all of the work up to the Handy Hunk, but we quickly realized that this series of projects was going to be more involved than we thought – far too much work for even the manliest of men to handle by himself within the time frame available. He was going to need a woman’s help. And let’s be honest, was I really going to be able to just sit back and watch?! So with my pregnancy energy returning, even surging beyond normal levels, I dove right into the nesting – with a professional grade respirator mask, of course!<br /><br />This is actually just the first of a series of projects. The office, which formerly took up an entire bedroom, has been moved into the walk-in closet off of the bedroom so that the bedroom can become the nursery. In addition to a small renovation and some decorating, it required some serious organizing – just a few of my favorite things!<br /><br />We started with a walk-in closet of one of our bedrooms. It was a dumping ground for anything and everything we didn’t want to look at on a daily basis. This was formerly a second floor sleeping porch, made into great usable space by the previous owner. But the drywall job was awful and the carpet was covering up who-knows-what. And we were definitely not using the space to its potential.<br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463838030373745122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge227d3pNW2IW3ER_blzqmVNeiFx1GtsZP05vvUhwmWNn-tUjeD_FiFJPPEvMXAy3NW5ohx23beFau2UpK16rNo_3qJIB1Nw0ME9KlfTo-ywkaJBIR18EMC6lXIcouItnVW6NP0AU6AK-d/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+004.jpg" /><br /><br />So the demo work began. This is where I was left on one side of the plastic sheeting, listening to the Handy Hunk’s grunts and groans and wondering what it looked like behind that awful drywall mess.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463838647388549186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-Iu-psjVQd6aZGtAGpqVdd4g1FI0AUmEn1datEYKpk0oB1PE8MkwpgRvuXMFHb0zhxL7hAoiZamUpgxKqmz6RgE2RSIfBMdCxBx7pArquxYCpGJmE7Zqd0VSmPlcUSbIQOmgVBDZBKQQA/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+011.jpg" /><br /><br />He found awkward stud spacing and depth, improperly installed and moist insulation, and a little bit of rotten wood from a previous roof leak. On one wall, removing the drywall revealed the siding of our house.<br /><br />In order to use this space as our new office, it was going to need an electrical outlet and cable access for the modem. This is when we called the professionals. For an extremely reasonable cost and less than an hour of labor, <a href="http://theelectricconnect.com/" target="_blank">The Electric Connection</a> installed an electrical outlet and cable jack exactly where we wanted them.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463839108385729426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihpsElrHizhgIGkWnBTWxvG7O8uYXZtYJeD522dz8HeNvi9XhxKEr6BY_MMXfqci7amCvdq40y_nDW3hRFURB9pcFnEkkVIqbmTuhDCgMlyjbcmUG5hHC4L8PyoIRewtNnslUmSjg-nLqW/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+012.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463839596915705746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibUC_-xC8IlCVPoTcp2wEct5lYRXcfCrl53V1Tzlsg5j48Ja06S3kN89XaAWYcQNNCdJrRg52kEsjiap02eiaF2XtzKhN9cSYeNZQUBx5yUljhx8qCf6dWkTAfU6poia5W66ntDR2qtZzS/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463840365451930706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqr5s_GHK2cpn0oZ8qFRiXgi53QwrKG9mAAKLIG1GekSK7GWPwF8L_Dy7oyQiksbL00g-0YjTevdaIROYhO5q8QfQzy3UGuDvLO-1GWbN5Zqzhfg9JxyXrWZQsaBNF3-_iz7EzzSfitGe/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+015.jpg" /><br /><br />Then it was time for drywall. We’ve done it before, but we despise it, and the space had a number of challenges – small, a sloping ceiling, and varying stud depths. Again, it was time to call a professional. With a recommendation from a friend, we found a guy willing to squeeze us in one weekend, and he got the job done a lot quicker than we would have.<br /><br />Pulling up the carpet revealed old linoleum tiles. Removing them is a no no – they often have asbestos in them. Covering them up is a better plan, so we put down some ply.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463841609545788306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2jdrTCcSggFxkZx8mYOPNkzDg1ojuXfEzP93xDAc9EtCVhKSSPuyh7eUs5bESzY3-VS7GiiNyVZEOPdJ96H-Hv1UFGnM-4GkEzGJQWOvCb5UuDPUprBW6EByt0ie16DeXrseSXKqXc_w9/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+016.jpg" /><br /><br />Then baseboards and window and door trim.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463842244783152866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsRhZk8mYOUB276juMjHnqZbQMktauSCK9CFHJf_bogSw5NGldwIIh9qlZjJXsa9V1QWIVfscbPIcLog8xswYwXoXq_kGQ1Z_2FRwh9pQmW_tMLsZIO3TsHagdQgh6wAGiT4zCUt-X7oQG/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+021.jpg" /><br /><br />Time for paint! We started with a magnetic chalkboard wall! If you’ve never heard of this before, you must consider it for your next large or small project. The magnetic paint is actually a primer and can go under any color – imagine the possibilities! The chalkboard paint goes on dark and flat. Both are available in quart size cans at almost any hardware store. We found ours near the spray paint at <a href="http://www.lowes.com/" target="_blank">Lowe’s</a>.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463842425196424562" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaUAgrWwePf_3falERP7kVdYmXqcCDNQfm24kQ-hvjD8_vu4W9QBsZn5UUh6TtmxzdyfCi2EXkORAzj1uiFYBJXsBFyXCmkIxWp4remXpjilKKbc2RbDmV5A5DKvu9Vfepz5A18UL2SRy/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+024.jpg" /><br /><br />Ceiling, walls and trim painted.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463842791806893090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9hPDTp9jlBfxPRuyMdUb_aRBC6bslvH26euIOCDBCW3l3yAU3rP86puY3EFFTYd5N5wjtg0g9odKVj3YeXkjctrwj7XjBkl_wOQO0TDxpO8xozcaebKz9b8ZE2fojarVuxz53rumGsDv/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+027.jpg" /><br /><br />We put the same shelving back up.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463842963432209490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRkPorRtdMIQ8yS3n_lnTdYDoUh8FB46Dmr2zZOo6J_roOElKvphbwWZlY7Ty8H8fIcHZiIP1ZRYAuBLXrY1blZkyiVCktuQ2iNoNtBHAt8hgXrb6viv5Az2mqzSxHs-YON8HNtGVyTJf/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+033.jpg" /><br /><br />We added more light to the whole space. The low voltage wire allowed us use the wall sconce light connection to stretch five halogen bulbs the length of the room. The Handy Hunk actually had to install an electrical box to make room for the wired connection at the wall, because the old wiring simply came through a small hole in the wall. To do this, of course, he had to purchase a new tool! I have to admit, the keyhole saw attachment for his new Dremel is pretty nifty.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463843195022619202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtB06NLiTSDOmogyFxQaTpKteD92BfA48JKB868HbaxCDa08BYpswv-GohC-EqWj0avdF_nuGqBVm7wjM10Hwy5L2prm6PHgPNrznExF10NAWKeyraEEh9Wvki1mGfp6oTMWxq2tDvxp-a/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+037.jpg" /><br /><br />New carpet tiles went down over the plywood subfloor. Check out <a href="http://www.flor.com/" target="_blank">FLOR</a> for some fun ideas! It was a happy coincidence when I found these on clearance for half off – they were exactly what I had in mind but couldn’t find in the regularly priced options!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463843521080473746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHCCJe14gcxVG2wlffyu5epwLYTgwbRobVHtGxi65C-YP99faJfBLS4zyAd-MjOwJnxJaS7E0qHMqf7WYKH7gEVWUq1ZdK1a9laRc7l5wXoGyPqbVxXtaK-Nr8ZCUudHHA_DH6QqtUUkY/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+043.jpg" /><br /><br />Then the decorating and organizing began. Our old desk fit perfectly along the back wall and left enough space for a new filing cabinet. We previously had four stacking file bins of file and consolidated down to two drawers. I’m a packrat, a very organized packrat, but I had to draw the line somewhere. This required some serious purging, but I also hesitate to completely get rid of some things. Anything that I wanted to keep, I tried to digitize whenever possible. (Really this topic deserves another post another day, so I won’t go into the details). Out of six bookcases, two tall ones stayed in the bedroom for the nursery, and two short ones were placed under the shelves in our new office space. This meant that all of the college textbooks and binders of notes (see – packrat – we didn’t get rid of anything!) had to go somewhere else. They’re currently in the basement while we try to decide what to do with them next. The printer cart from the old office space had to go, but the printer fits perfectly on top of the new file cabinet. The boxes on the upper shelves contain all of the office supplies, art and craft materials, greeting cards, computer cords, and camera accessories, each organized by use and function. The desktop computer remains on the desk for now. The magnetic chalkboard displays pending projects, cards, and invitations for upcoming events. And announces the name of our most important upcoming event – the arrival of our little boy in July!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463843773399635330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM_ERVBU17s_gEY8C4KB-p8Zesu-q5fEr_lyf0j9tx2Yl6D7uZNobDlq8UtT5LnNsYPUCC5NA5mCdtnGATnKVTKQsiS4rK0YJCmH6-LysOD0SfYAat07QwdCVObRWlKLh4Qv2sm23o7P7L/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+048.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463852024067247698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6gZKfQTNhQBbK1r1z-H81notrWccIS-QLTxI1pz9ep7WT89sELUkAFHGVIoQbRbL4Rn22PdNZAncxVQsPt0MzRWTPCpR7JHlcd3zsDnexUYlfY9TJY3T3LVIA0Bmh-hrZzahpd9upBNR3/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+050.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463844278921917490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3VpqZelz8qGxhBd8slZfP4yAXdi-6af7VobDBeW77rkeyZ2QvWSnRW4XFOVAneeOFoW4ysldr7pmOsAZjzZ59pAUQTuuTda9HHvx72Oy85oLM6CH9dsHv44F6sNgXhWO8aGeD97iYQclA/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+056.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463848352594610034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0u79RiaxC81DvimH5Mka3oDy6ZzbJbQYANIqe7eW194zc7hgqs3Ka7L-Y31ulcqoKM03FFM2j24QTXcZwKJ_wBkyHKfs0YYUkB4vRmQhStG9-4g80uzu96H1QNSaFmQi8g4AFwesbCcF/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+060.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463844088595920322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj17F37cOy5aMy9oMsyKqqFX5kv60xnTkhVGy2aToawg-etS6UtmAVZM1VxrsxepJtoc6lQrRVlJro5mhoTLEF8PAx_kNz7GzVOt0euzJClb0vyIZCa1QeT_zIOpZSiatsQlLpAde5PnF3I/s400/Nursery+Closet+Project+053.jpg" /></p><br /><br />We hope for this space to continue to evolve. What is now an office, closet, and toy storage will someday become a special playroom hideout with plenty of space to play, do art and crafts, and store toys. (Imagine this little nook behind the closed curtains, with a little stepdown from a child’s bedroom, full of creative toys and projects). In the more immediate future, we plan to remove one of the short bookcases to make more closet space for little August’s clothes. (More organizing and digitizing files is in the works). In the more distant future, we’d like to add a small office workspace to our kitchen and upgrade to a laptop, eliminating the need to use this space as an office at all, and making more space for toys and games. The art and craft materials and maybe even the desk will remain, and surely the magnetic chalkboard will be put to creative use! Let’s just hope that the chalk stays on the one wall!<br /><br />A few resources:<br /><br />Paint: Valspar eggshell in La Fonda Villa Fountain, Valspar Magnetic Primer, Valspar Chalkboard Paint, all from <a href="http://www.lowes.com/" target="_blank">Lowe's</a><br />Computer Desk & Bookshelves: <a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/" target="_blank">Crate & Barrel </a><br />Lighting: <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/00135688" target="_blank">Termosfar</a> from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/" target="_blank">IKEA</a><br />Storage Boxes: Bigso from <a href="http://www.containerstore.com/" target="_blank">The Container Store</a>, <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/90115488" target="_blank">Kassett</a> from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/">IKEA</a><br />File Cabinet: <a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a><br />Desk Chair: garage sale<br />Carpet Tiles: “Aqua” from <a href="http://www.flor.com/" target="_blank">FLOR</a>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-10956299190947425682010-03-07T18:19:00.005-05:002010-03-07T18:53:48.072-05:00Featured: Columbus UndergroundSo we busted our butts and got it done before Anne from <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/" target="_blank">Columbus Underground </a>stopped by last weekend!<br /><br />The feature offers a sneak peak at the nursery (and our piece-of-crap cat even managed to sneak into the picture)! I'll post more about the process once we complete everything - just a few small projects left, and then we'll add the baby in just 19 short weeks or so! The part of the room to undergo the most transformation and require the most work isn't pictured, so there's a lot more to see - that should keep you on the edge of your seat!<br /><br />You can find the write-up <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/at-home-clintonville-craftsman" target="_blank">here</a>...Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-32911332923804338052010-02-15T22:40:00.004-05:002010-02-15T22:50:57.873-05:00Happy Valentine's Day!Yum!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5438682630685419874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauv7lGNfdOPFh8HQZwvplml_yrMFV2UlqiWPSUFlTxsVom9kg6Fp8iWoYU6u_0ZkZjRclr-dlOPO5zb_GSTLAsnHeqfWN7V0XbiNI614TAYNzy_KRTJWSL0DJal4FBK16u8DMDhRUsKEb/s400/Valentine's+Day+Dessert+002.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div><div><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/" target="_blank">Martha'</a>s (yeah, we're on a first name basis) classic brownie recipe. Then, spread with a topping of 16 oz. of cream cheese (why go light? - it's Valentine's Day), 1 cup of raspberry preserves, and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Cut into hearts and sprinkled with white chocolate chips. Let the sugar coma begin...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-21471018109632050252010-02-07T13:50:00.008-05:002010-02-07T14:49:04.844-05:00Handy HunkGotcha!<br /><br /><div><div><div><div>You thought you'd find a picture of the hunk, didn't you?</div><br /><div>Sorry, just his handiwork!</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435576419755075074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoGMmxZji75Ehi3lA4fJN5mncXhU46utoT0mPQFfFMJYp0NmNqtjGlti49F0_MzYtBpQQO2ed88rup7h3ByXLwr767_qETByz5dG6dtLdOwS1Obc96JssRGIEE0Ncf9-8t4BG0MCml3tmr/s400/Front+Porch+Light+Fixtures+-+After+002.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><div><br />Not much, right? Well here's the hideous before...</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435577168152743538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWkqiI354610gznS0-hqIULniZ1Nc71dFItjdpK2ySt-6S65yaSzXg1O0YtPkc1d0WICZHKaK5frh4PSBzOKwv9HWD3g69C1dJ7HUNlcNJ1Lolxd9x_m2PsJedftFDaKl9HcW1ZIsOW6u0/s400/Front+Porch+Light+Fixtures+-+Before+002.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div></div><div>Yeah, a much needed change. Still doesn't seem like a big deal - we've changed every other light fixture in the house - just a quick little electrical work, right? Well, one thing we've learned about working on "this old house" is that nothing is ever as simple as it seems. When we took this beauty down, we found nothing but a small hole with the electrical wire poking through - no light box, nothing. That's when I decided it was time to call an electrician.</div><br /><div></div><div>But my hunk was undeterred. He insisted he could cut out the tongue and groove ceiling, install a pancake box, and hang the ceiling fan properly and safely. So I said "fine," and went inside. You should know that this particularly notable for two reasons: First, I'm not one to relinquish such control, or supervision for that matter - this was pregnancy fatigue at its worst, and I just couldn't muster up enough energy to care. Second, this is just another example of my hunk's increasing skill set and confidence in the realm of home improvement. When we were first married, he could barely hang a picture. I taught him everything he knows about measuring, level and square, and how to use tools he'd never seen before.</div><br /><div></div><div>So I went inside and fell asleep on the couch, while I listened to him work on the ceiling fan. Every now and then, I'd sit up to take a peek out the window, check out my hunk's sexy work jeans with the strategically placed hole in the rear, see a little bit of progress, and fall back into my pillow. And a little later, I woke up to find TWO new light fixtures on the front porch! Here's some before and after eye candy of the second:</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435577664531105202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpa-i-NMRQqy6Dt0CynhlAuvjHYbb1Vw6ScNlBlEC6JLZIkcUOLAtmZBLYuet3U7cXyAtIaAArHbgN9-tqzvXVC44AgsewXiJasxLZO7_I9otF2vbhJvG1_KOCT8ersQT9nrWFAVN5tLAx/s400/Front+Porch+Light+Fixtures+-+Before+005.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435586437383911602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg0vBr6-Xjec_p58vIzae4KHnfNy1TlrHWpIWx3nmriyi2jsSgqwdWUkXG7AydmyfVN5GBz7oS0dluHWolOsUp_g_kPY-Y97LlttUpfSTsBAW-qZ28q0xn95cGAvbreN1g5Kb7Z5vrJVNd/s400/Front+Porch+Light+Fixtures+-+After+003.jpg" border="0" /><br />Sorry, the hunk eye candy is for my eyes only!</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>My hunk is up to even more handiwork these days. He got a new toy for Christmas too, and has already had a chance to try it out. Pregnancy has left me unable to help on the big projects around the house. So a couple of weeks ago, I was left on the other side of the plastic sheeting while I listened to every bang and grunt, wondering what exactly was gong on, and if I really should be trusting my hunk to do this on his own. But I'll reaveal our new big project and all of the details in a couple of days. Yeah, one new blog post in two months is all I can handle right now!</div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-25180707907897746512009-12-01T13:18:00.009-05:002009-12-01T13:53:19.628-05:00Warmer For WinterAfter a long and unseasonably warm fall, the weather has turned colder in the last couple of weeks. On Black Friday it snowed, which I'm sure made the shopping quite festive!<br /><br />Rather than pull out the Christmas decorations - I just didn't have the energy for it - we transitioned our bedroom for winter.<br /><br />Out went the light, airy, cream-colored quilt and a single sheet...<br />Down came the curtains, into the wash, and then ironed before hanging them again (all 16 panels!)...<br />The windows got cleaned, the shelves dusted...<br />And then things got cozy - a down comforter, a green geometric duvet cover that I LOVE (and only $20 at IKEA), and a brown, quilted coverlet... <div><div><div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410340423495850722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEii_fEh9z9oayIquYIntWq2LUlwzvZJ1alIwgOQQUROSoa0kqVvZoWHLtlx-7cIen-7pMIMvvO-N1EiqqJ-GiLVqn5ADmdBP9OiyaRliZvM5jTTOSqw23oMnzncgny1k6CrmdzbdqxY44Y-/s400/Master+Bedroom+069.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410341438234469570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKjegvNkkoCM0_IQPDeT3Uk_ttJsfuLJRLAkqhyphenhyphenfzDfZpnt1FNFcJDO5lRwLjb_ih4w6LhHNiwQp1qX2Nn8eF4D94c-batJ7LgUwnjXxt7jwQIQ02VtzR2N5RVr9XGqND4LdFwUZvZApHR/s400/Master+Bedroom+147.jpg" border="0" /><br />With cold temps and lots of cozy covers, it's a little harder to get out of bed these days! </div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-51037528506324009602009-11-11T20:19:00.003-05:002009-11-11T20:23:57.372-05:00Window Shopping & An AnniversaryLook what's in the window at <a href="http://www.onpaper.com/" target="_blank">On Paper</a>, a local stationer store in the <a href="http://www.shortnorth.org/" target="_blank">Short North</a>...<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396725553368720754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5x2c8N47LV3b3CnMLjMnrk9tfugpf2H3C5-Xl8J5okpDSJYyZY34iUn8lmQEw-mn-jTFZHCYQ6AHCdUi0-c7P-t18Eh5aike2XXwc3pF3JOdW5ANanJMDmPmTRfvzuQ2UIT7ECTdQ7jW/s320/Invitation+In+The+Window+At+On+Paper+003.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396726005928766626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4eSWbpfwPj1mAAbwZQGaYrhK_zq0SFoRtFPvWqv5WaTwnbPFvPGDNR2akpAxV-ptQ7RJNGxva1-a4idg26B5V83FfS7vsJDDW0Np6nigw_KayhHivbL9qIfsYIzVuapOE4j2RMnq9fw6/s320/Invitation+In+The+Window+At+On+Paper+004.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396726244102854050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwicWiL9gYM45GwY6Z6CT7i4RXAZsf5_Z8eYYJOjsB5rigz6u7JCfio8EbmgrqAw7EExSjAUDwiREsRvzlcMN-gBHYAZjVGr_65BtlWAEHxi4OayqI6KP5ZUqSFoRPCkVzPhyw755YGp8u/s320/Invitation+In+The+Window+At+On+Paper+002.jpg" border="0" /><br />My sister, Karla, and her husband, Zach, were married last October. Being the matron of honor and sister of the bride, and having a passion for beautiful papergoods, naturally I made their save-the-dates, invitations, shower invitations, programs, table numbers, and thank yous. I used many of the papers available at <a href="http://www.onpaper.com/">On Paper</a>, including the eco-friendly papers from <a href="http://www.greenpapercompany.com/">Green Paper Company</a>. <a href="http://www.onpaper.com/" target="_blank">On Paper</a> selected my work for display in their window!<br /><br /><em>Clockwise from the top: </em><em>shower invitation, save-the-date, program, invitation, thank you notes</em><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402992371908577362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfnD3RJWvD48N9Y7Kvk1KgA1_ssZZ1g4wIe4R0WoYRdMUMvCThO4L8b36GBco98JfiF-_grkeR5bpAlai7jFN0LrT7kanBx81tmve2y_5pNhEsbxrUzi-46tgbXd2sBufQVp5xTICf-lfH/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+085.jpg" border="0" /><em></em><br /><p><em>The invitation was five pages, held together with a tiny copper brad at one end. </em><em>The cover page featured their names and wedding date. </em><br /><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinucv2Kl_ywUr5bOUwpYzLZFD1LcCuit4HYjkdzpK0E3VQSAXCLkgiD53vroFkxAKlr5w0Ug4ZhsoCkHstu2XEdlMbe3lrdSLCw_p6jBY4btrusi6Tq2PtFTMimO7cwbwqB-EKSsBTlwRB/s1600-h/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402991800226914786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinucv2Kl_ywUr5bOUwpYzLZFD1LcCuit4HYjkdzpK0E3VQSAXCLkgiD53vroFkxAKlr5w0Ug4ZhsoCkHstu2XEdlMbe3lrdSLCw_p6jBY4btrusi6Tq2PtFTMimO7cwbwqB-EKSsBTlwRB/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+073.jpg" border="0" /></a><em></em><br /><em>The other four pages each had three layers of cardstock and paper - a solid color, a subtle coordinating pattern, and a shimmery ivory on which the text was printed.</em><br /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402991127387700626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXObKvWWBizYOWiv5FttptfCO9VDYS0sLN3j_GOsdTbrzwuBdPjY5JHeXr6jvWyJPy9wkS1weehQ1VEWMlPmhrdUodKT8JqMryILfHe_pHFuyeoxC4lDCNqNTGzRFYPoLOrVMB82IrSyya/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+049.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403015871161942258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobbD-zLWYOLgz2BgOI0sMfI5Ye-QK2dPmpIiUHFVF8nm-ZpoL8-JCEnb__xPM09VSEA-IHQKcUNSjuT8np93EZ6FzV15qJrQaae9u7OeYQ3P2vXyqmpQWsTWFG6w6vU2r5G_nUP_q3d2S/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+051.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></p><p><em>The maps were custom designed with the key locations marked, and smaller inset maps provided greater detail.</em></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402991425526051890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjViBgEuAkyqXlje35ECt6147nHFdkIPW2ldDe14hDVVhu3jUwaj2seGiVEQg6ckPAQ13ktYil9LYN36QUGY3ETH2O8YPHNy3ZYEZNPgX7n8GlimaI-mW76zHTB-9BuErp-6vaklEyjVdLM/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+054.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></p><p><em>The reply card offered a unique opportunity for the guests. Held on with removable tape and stamped on the other side, guests peeled off a postcard that revealed a note underneath. The bride and groom have an album of replies that include words of advice, recipes, funny stories, pictures, and poems to cherish forever.</em></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403015400449993730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPaQNWX2LFQkXAEy4wPGTEwFzaIbc0aZPSSpofmVM0NMO_VrRYW3stUXQ7tBOI5ycQBzs2V47KO2EvIxA8HoaLQ29N-w49xRKV-uEgPHYUCjKjc5pQQjgf5qfgcaaz4Hl3BOYMTdq86ffs/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+Paper+Goods+061.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></p><p><em>The programs were a cover page of cardstock and three pages of shimmery ivory paper. The were attached with a tiny copper brad at the top, which was punched through the center of a three-layer flower and sunburst embellishment.</em> </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403019236651116578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP56WFPL01DJTlKuZVRTGibSZgAUa9axyLO9KFPdpKd4gTSiG4DSMZ9H8ApOc2-hdWHnjdopumTu2GZ-4OyIetGhw33NTpWUjJ0I8QjUd-uZVhA4SDUmTnSS11kmApoQU7_9IGO3DJ3yjC/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+155.jpg" border="0" />Photo: <a href="http://www.wendymartinphotography.com/">Wendy Martin Photography</a></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhQNxnWMpR7yapQBg3yWynStcuxE_csaK2i-pwUKNLn0YluUJMKNpNFNhKaVwZ8Lh9y4YSbLCOHaaH4YaUb0wuS9AA71AaryyRn2AuGqGw-9GVabGpskKdzJGeLALcSoOujvQjmwUZTu4/s1600-h/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+471.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396729895875998802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAhQNxnWMpR7yapQBg3yWynStcuxE_csaK2i-pwUKNLn0YluUJMKNpNFNhKaVwZ8Lh9y4YSbLCOHaaH4YaUb0wuS9AA71AaryyRn2AuGqGw-9GVabGpskKdzJGeLALcSoOujvQjmwUZTu4/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+471.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo: </span><a href="http://www.wendymartinphotography.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wendy Martin Photography</span></a> </p><p>Happy Anniversary, Karla & Zach! </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5403013250274386786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ9Hn3S2umCzaDGRoDgyo7L0JnyR0RF2yLpWxRAbv2mmyJx1AT8oVFgdOlzbZjgX6Cv9e5qO6lBzABY1NO1s-EJTsNGYUWfmOYwppqG7UY0q4WF1mSmeWck530gE80Cd0gYmibfGFTWVPW/s320/Karla+%26+Zach%27s+Wedding+321.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;">Photo: </span><a href="http://www.wendymartinphotography.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Wendy Martin Photography</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div>Erin L. 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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-21976092094855671082009-11-01T19:56:00.006-05:002009-11-01T20:02:25.032-05:00And Then We Partied...!<strong><a href="http://www.pelotonia.org/" target="_blank">Pelotonia</a> "Please" & "Thank You" Happy Hour</strong><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><em>"Thank You" to our generous friends and family...</em></div><div><em>"Please" consider donating...</em></div><div><em>Celebrate our 180-mile ride...</em></div><br /><div><strong>The Invitation:</strong></div><div><a href="http://www.paperlesspost.com/events/20599-493295de/card" target="_blank">Paperless Post</a></div><br /><div><strong>The Guests:</strong></div><div>Friends & Family</div><br /><div><strong>The Menu:</strong></div><div>Chicken Lollipops With Pesto</div><div>Butternut Squash Risotto Cakes</div><div>Grilled Vegetable Paninis</div><div>Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers</div><div>Melon & Procusitto Skewers</div><div>Watermelon & Feta Skewers</div><div>Brownie Bites With Mocha Icing</div><div>White Cake With Vanilla Icing and Raspberries</div><div>Lemonade Mixers</div><div>Wine & Beer Selections</div><br /><div><strong>The Location:</strong></div><div>Our Backyard</div><br /><div><strong>The Photos:</strong></div><div>Our fabulous neighbor, <a href="http://phthalo-blue.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rita Finn</a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399294353829336562" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO8QsjPt17-gab4yFJHo7ndJeh6VpMubyZZ0ZMXYg5hqoY9pVzFih9ZdyRRFOo81pksn359Eu6eoepRMWajbkNYMZ-46Gs_FZdeXUo7XoqgaaBFyurLGTN-J-kNHIvk3ycSLyG8TN3jcl0/s320/Pelotonia+Please+%26+Thank+You+Happy+Hour+033.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399298295537116882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2EALL46J-YaPbGLeFzmnbYByaGHvTm5LX-rRi_2yvxFNHD48FsFb7isbzMB2lMeoNKTgAYM4WdGem97aFuc_URvGKPCTgc7uTDx_QXPOAy2H2F_hcnOFfALnOyQFhICIJ60auJnsQK3Va/s320/Pelotonia+Please+%26+Thank+You+Happy+Hour+042.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399293185239412114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6xwsz2jRar32ZdOhGCsZrZJznaNZxInNrFUGPVUR5kCHc7d8X2BQ1BQe96Zvutf2ic9SD0Y0dMMeWttJpxgfCh5nUbm2_dpQwzpncgET0x_TbVOBcTsT2eHBtMfUjiVtBdEAVRsJNG_Hg/s320/Pelotonia+Please+%26+Thank+You+Happy+Hour+023.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. 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Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-49384173694324582652009-10-29T22:15:00.002-04:002009-11-01T20:07:41.059-05:00Pelotonia Recap: 180 Miles & $4,610"<a href="http://www.pelotonia.org/" target="_blank">Pelotonia</a> is a grassroots biking experience with one goal: to end cancer..."<br /><br /><a href="http://www.pelotonia.org/" target="_blank">Pelotonia</a>'s goal is to raise $40 million in the next 5 years to support the fight against cancer...<br /><br />With a commitment to raise at least $2,000 each, <a href="http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=5343&SearchStart=0&PAGING" target="_blank">Ben</a> and <a href="http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/riders_profile.jsp?MemberID=5342&SearchStart=0&PAGING" target="_blank">I</a> signed up and began raising money...<br /><br />We knew riding 180 miles would be the easy part, but the fundraising had us worried...<br /><br />Thanks to the VERY GENEROUS support of friends and family, we reached and surpassed our goal...<br /><strong></strong><br />Here are our journals and photos from the road...<br /><strong></strong><br /><strong>Ben:</strong><br /><em>Pelotonia Begins...</em><br /><em>Almost time...</em><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745279874314338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9PD1qim7_Rmc9Rbcxuvs9XoIzex0tv1o_xHN0jMM-Wbbp6mysZGiLXYDl21Bj8u6VHh85fZu2QXAks6asgXxzldPeZWJYgyt447aFvW3bzoPUeoleeueHa8Fy5i9HpMaAvjMzS45rBRl/s320/Pelotonia+038.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745414332944834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn1XGBxSk5FsYqyhE2N8wO2f05wKzo0TTJACYyNFGkpiIj35ZNXM9rWlC-Q8XEZGqOkIeFV1WN3iIWNJ2RjjfcDV6OQ5oFrziyG_ckfAdp2mydnX_G0g6WNsIIBow1ryZwwuAAsJY2jqMy/s320/Pelotonia+039.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>Thank You!!! </em></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389680884257045378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuQepT0V7vLYZNbhfLKdR2ZtyCbWnB3vqxjId1wEdsX5QKsX29A13cLwT2zxzovVWJFI7HAov3UhYrQAmKC2Bv7QcOxVnAwl9mQnNUbpW9Y57zexRJjvzQpUxlIOROarOAP2fT5Mfh-zwe/s320/IMG00081.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398193707272205378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMirl0vd7YPTMvp2L689af_fMLNpHMVcBJVND39vmdWmitq2KR_nwzQi0b5LgCRrUFI4rBWTudAAxnSfE7GgMXzRSLVuCJvdz-2Yc4kyEKQ1-THAh3EDiN3U7qVxByt2VPM7bNV_O8t_m/s320/Pelotonia+001.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>At Slate Run...<br />Erin is waiting for Lance to catch up.</em><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745828857503794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiLVbkksuqhFy3gt0SrS7lI_AWmp3xHTIqtxFiRYMUoOueb9OhyphenhyphenBWMTg1dbTrS2dED7W8YmkNBsB8oi6VOusPr343nP0G_pYFx-tmcGBpLJGkGXEK7-Tty9p9gC_BEf6auCkfFRxGkD3A0/s320/Pelotonia+040.jpg" border="0" /> <div><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>30 miles down, 70 miles to go! </em></div><div><em>Thank You!</em></div><div><em>Erin</em> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389681007328661938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5K0fON0WwSsjSufCd1kJY460W6tVPwnrG_jhHuDt4ramfSZqMMFTYPQbOS1gi6zE1gKdwC9ZXFhfQZzy0xNl-sDwdjTqKApPLJURaSDUBywKn3JuT2r5jFdCstP2A0h8CknushcpyaKwi/s320/IMG00082.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>10am...</em><br /><em>Time for donut holes. I ate a whole box. Lance ate 10...and a small child. By the way, how many of you are already sick of these?</em></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398194137149081698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tmtmPygxLfr5LtcKoN4f7SPb9GevsJykxEDzDQCczNyAIMmb5qc_F-_YFS1SZoiIugqLSyk0CSAuZCflJnKGzJ51kc4wIruA2-uJHYOvRglwbMK0ijOEVB72yW_QNVuSeyf5o0wpCpwL/s320/Pelotonia+009.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745594984094754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggLTAM4svN2iFdtb0xaQvpCli_Ud2ir06PRBOjKCQwnJj2vc9iu7WAirpMdBSYyDqjKxes7TJirgHeo3lmaprq3MZtZt_x1FL0o9Oqob12XLSozWQBOVWg2pf6HHkdpuUb4Oc8Lm_7XEUa/s320/Pelotonia+041.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398194362967758722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA-7HgprnjLobd3Wy3pD5cU9MGQieIm89WyUdtNHRXQ_N9MhaHcNZtAbP7FI5TIqZ-QPBOVPwBCX-wMNkfsVPdjJRQnbYm853VltZN4_wbhHj0EkiBGHwc-bp0C_Mm2FCN0bG96hB9BXTZ/s320/Pelotonia+011.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398203795294294722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM1MCdIKLJZzvHEIm8WHRxcdU9qjci5kmnbNzC61jl88CJrqV-awbLsPWIf38MMimuQfcq46mPIyxpS15vkOPWa58ndrH7WN4j-TqGMRMteq2VhdfNuRD044YDtcWTasJGxy_R3MYLHH4b/s320/Pelotonia+013.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398194739631981154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47mgcu_mgFXdP68QMfRTH7Pled9n_mCLYP9sqe4JUdtf4nTpyKyPDEHPvv6UzZ5TQobYs5vm1EXsGN3-K42v8hF5W5ZnpswJiYloEUgm5hjB-JfQ9kbr_k7X6BN-E5Iyudz-b0n01d98w/s320/Pelotonia+014.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></div></div><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>Near Logan...</em><br /><em>Look at the traffic jam we caused! I had no idea all these people were coming out to see me.</em> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745687973007314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn8gLxkNTxOeN2NIWLo5IXH6hy-4hEsyH4_MahfZaMuXaApN2nXa3wR-sTTCXCcbhYO-lxuQ4Y7KVIO5d0A7ankG7WABYkNMGTp2Bx2gwZRsf-NGM8ZM0eGjPK6qgEsw_FEcarm25Imowv/s320/Pelotonia+042.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>70 miles down, 30 miles to go! Lake Logan rest stop. Up one BIG hill a while back. Legs are fatigued!</em></div><div><em>Thank you!</em></div><div><em>Erin</em></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389681134013891202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ZlvS1h7R1XDbq10Fxbxgng9swHfwNHFHopvXb9T50WOgMIbHEOXvT8Cj_Esw2Utjhvia7HJ3Aq3jwPO0VQCM57bFWqSnWw1yypwm4XJdT1Pw3jjGr0KLE_TRvlNJaySCSW5tKFiQY8_K/s320/IMG00083.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398195067914929106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij37WV7t-w3Pigq2GylbjSuMrIHTJHLudKAgu280aCQ0VtZaurPbIM8Drt_HWYPnARc5o15bf9cFLrLbEr84THRu-ujCy3QjCmZPEadu7nfJaETQVBow0HMXmvDW2aOkXzKEEFHzhSShMo/s320/Pelotonia+015.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>Nelsonville</em><br /><em>Anyone up for a swim? I have an announcement to make: I'm tired. 88 miles down...12 to go. </em><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396745914956809522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikMHEDCqrbiag2ktrAzyDIMj-W2F_Q2b9cz5uy87YOvuJsEZyvgHfr2wdnbcF_90ZqMgklJ0VkcC1xD5-y5L0avRaW2l8o2jO_uxVICQNloDgKTzq5EKov-NzkQfuRCVCGGKiEKo0e_tHD/s320/Pelotonia+043.jpg" border="0" /><em></em><br /><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>12 more flat miles to go! I'd know our average speed if my bike computer hadn't bounced out of the bracket and into Lake Logan! :-(</em><br /><br /><strong>Ben:</strong> <div><em>Athens!</em><br /><em>Not only did we make it, but the nice people at the Convocation Center fixed my room assignment so that I can share a room with Erin! Life is good!Thanks to all who donated!</em><br /><br /><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>We've arrived in Athens - good ride! The party has already started, and we're looking forward to a restful evening before heading back to Columbus tomorrow! Thank you for your support of The James!</em></div><div><div><em>Erin </em></div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398195766784739442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBpSG7n7vDUbG1fIFqYH6AJvp9eN_S206-v-P62qpdZD1rEEAXB7CiPxIRrJQrx5_4DznC38QUwQ8sCljXuIEnikRJ08VNtTtpVv8fDV_-ZOfDr7ztpKkIdLJuQOPplN1uRH6L3FTcfXJ/s320/Pelotonia+018.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398196169552441186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrbCN8lvZlAfyd0bGQ6EJwNq5wylT-oYI2peJjDd-hBOWw9F6nseJyhAK9XbStVJBHcrZiHJAPMMySpXyo-_ia3fcTRraJTZ2T6iqgkBIzA3SS9EWAyvxBdLJjyAucvXn__Rk3dLWJWWbe/s320/Pelotonia+019.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398196708266447250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIhzT8ZwNky71aLGqzIKk851L8Krspxq680FlQhfDANwThMKEa5JXnDv-MNBJs6PTsnJ36d1C8pFHkPDkaATa4wNwhgzzA58SKwYk5sVEYHfol8WuIAzBTNX7cwTop9NOgcPUZFL2IHyut/s320/Pelotonia+022.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398195274393379202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfF1Lf7uxbt1Ebv6WyRHRRbAyCpTTAgKVPnXa4TKL4YsibjrQ_0QYtVBBbN_jHDGa0URVn0Iz_PLvLvfHjEosORao98m_siTcBfc-bfoiRj22q9zWy8gO8AvwDfpLnmDVvflz9oBMo8FYq/s320/Pelotonia+017.jpg" border="0" /><em></em></div><div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>Here we go again...</em><br /><em>I'd feel better about this 80 mile follow up if the organizers hadn't forgotten to get coffee. How can you forget the coffee?!?<br />See you in Cbus.</em></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396746946941402258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5ZJrDgs5a0S9R63WWyCMSqHA0bTP-EfR5A1GfvNW6Gue2sfEDoCNpYzZ-ehwOCwwoDXgaGpKmaB_E2k0NJh6xSWXCYu0nhKSeQDQnkJOt4OKXvpVEXky36jbt4ebcCycVZxtyiQ8LxOR/s320/Pelotonia+045.jpg" border="0" /> </div></div><div></div><div><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>80 miles to home!</em><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389681318923014546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuEevTQXJj0Eyjuqr5eOrjGbhTcC5Q9gkVPnC2LWVbkMyAkvTJCqueW1UgSJgLASgQkb6ZUf6DEwrqV89kQn75Kqp25K91vRErXYW1LkknOE6Iil9eCflch7ooiVxC-9s-8j6rpIzMqCHw/s320/IMG00085.jpg" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398196797801674130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGU7RugBJsji2Sn6LnqIUgfgavW_c4JH_jIQEdtdOzacOQvGhCo3M4wzkgnJ-51QEBp6ilsGWx7SKECh-omaVRNm_PIIpky9qPnv1zjAvwu_cTeB4eY30IhaPXhp98e2ZBy6TbidSF9BxV/s320/Pelotonia+025.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398197509661697634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEdOD-cROzCriO1rxVIY1d_aUSkakgaIaTEs6Xzp2NDQmkJ7cF908hIBkLeCVk20hCgLzwf3BjMTakj6gvu-XKjKaC1U1-FWTGlZMNHL9oSEl8CrMz5TpR4gfSDEbUQLBc1S9qkehyphenhyphenkhm/s320/Pelotonia+030.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398197343376423506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhym75IwdZ8qYwqRIbfI9TPCjJaCBpZ-EVaABFz5hw6T04YTD6-t07sAikCBTGmly4kXi1Pj-dhbWK2gzwzgSBgS2mOpG1pbfwfxyLN-XadBr8JHGofib2b-XV0g2qYKXArJ8azRaeHjcuu/s320/Pelotonia+028.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398197027672861618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv6w3vfFRd406iNAjUhb0NBsAdXZ2nFZFkqe9Qq4vCisqPp-0bEIBQZNHkkdp2X0qBe-wTlsBU5x7F226xrbsg-ba8WvnC-IHqaWhMu9qFttouub_0X1KA6ao_3v0sgoAW84Br_iAnKjVK/s320/Pelotonia+029.jpg" border="0" /><em></em> <div><em></em></div><div><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>Back in Logan...</em><br /><em>For GORP and Gatorade. Last time we were here, Erin's bike computer fell off, hit the pavement, and bounced into Lake Logan. Today, I almost jumped in the lake and tried to swim for home. Erin stopped me. Still no sign of Lance (I think he only rode yesterday). But I did see Rick Nash, and in a fist fight, my money is on the Nasher.</em></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5396747090457718098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHlsP4mGgRoUxXmTj49OfW_gu1ssymoGUlsnIkQ94i0xV2zssRHTq2dHnx1YjTZnMWNgpgK-gmWlDbmF9FA6_PlUVkX_PsgsyBFf2t4V-lW-TC9dQHYaybF8Fipakn9V2Fzk0mnRUMmeq/s320/Pelotonia+046.jpg" border="0" /><em></em><br /><strong>Ben:</strong></div><div><em>Somewhere in the Hocking Hills...</em><br /><em>I've been told we have 36 miles left. Even better, the biggest hills are behind us. Best of all, they have PBJ at this rest stop. But, what I could really go for is a Makers on the rocks.</em></div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>Almost halfway home! They had no coffee this morning, but we've had plenty of energy to climb the hills nonetheless! Erin<br /></div></em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389681498007371298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4_12kuxe4TcsrNnGW5mgyzcR9A6lmheEWQ8vcO32jplUz-XAswCd3cTz4Ypa0zC52dkYrL7UhPPcjAo1dCFrd4IgVKDBwHonDRF-KSt8HIU-ZpPdFuudYAbSkj2w0sHYkHS92A-i44dbX/s320/IMG00086.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Ben:</strong> <div><em>The Finish Line</em><br /><em>Done! They forgot to tell us that the final 20 miles would be uphill and into the wind. Oh well, to steal a line from my buddy Matt, "It sounds like hell, but then again, so is cancer." Thanks to everyone who donated. For those of you in the area, we'll see you next weekend at the after party.</em><br /><br /><strong>Erin:</strong></div><div><em>FINISHED!!! Thanks for your support!<br />Erin </em></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398202948428312178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGvoQ0O5G5OS69IjMl44uKxB4RrhtP8GyO-uU25C8b_cXve0Bm5I-VG0hQIg8aDlYNE1vwey8B9Zn3ydjxdxzUhsJt381RbH0pvz0kzGElz3Tk9p1KNg5AvN5eIJ0baeYUQW4bbTvUX0af/s320/Pelotonia+034.jpg" border="0" /><em><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398197965826744834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZNCc-iwluOCBJ-RZwwY91-q1QA3YZp_RIfsT4aqCSBl862hIvVUnPtf-mQ2IB8c_JZVKuDVxaV6jT9lGctER0JZdUXEzuuaC-FzZRYurG8OG6ONIaSzc6K4LZ45QmoamAkYXlaZ0rknc/s320/Pelotonia+035.jpg" border="0" /></em></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-87929311240934729212009-10-11T22:10:00.011-04:002009-10-11T23:34:13.560-04:00RootsFall brings forth the stuff of the earth, the cold-hardy vegetables that grow below ground to develop earthy and fragrant flavors - potatoes, leeks, onions, garlic.<br /><br />Craving something warm and having a bounty of leeks and potatoes from my CSA share, I decided to make a huge pot of creamy potato and leek soup.<br /><br />As I started to prep the ingredients, I started thinking about the roots of these roots... that is, where it all came from...<br /><br />I started with garlic and red onion, both from <a href="http://www.sippelfamilyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Sippel Family Farm</a> in Mount Gilead, Ohio...<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391545372937125826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXwzxGdRhvcJDVGSuvkaP3X9uwbEt2MVfX-bP2BRE-zUoVJHtjz6xl1X195i5q3VSfwUNcMvrlq304CVYhnaOqUTlcmO8FNPBd4lY2cjmwEPgVmhGm5stiLO0ktoANogabwJwooYvi1DBu/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+015.jpg" border="0" />then leeks and celery, also from <a href="http://www.sippelfamilyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Sippel Family Farm</a>... </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391545660196532882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhSvrSzu99h60aBm-kLXvWguzQ9CfkCpC0o0mPGdzxj8tCAP-gjAARK1szCw2uW9vhlQ0vjPOMIhIbdxY7M1C7g5m-5kEDtHhZnqPANLyVJ7CxJj_-uGnATYvBEByvE_JD2QYxorH0xI80/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+019.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391545174600136994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja62Iv9l9ZLtC6AEXFB4yPlKqvSdkH6UpSG-4Q7NGIMEIq43d_qiQ0tUeHz3kzKDmwwhSgOEoVy2xs11h6C1LjCvcOa3iPPpsZVecXuO3-Qu3e2lt_yIDchjPUzqbTo86hnfBkE36_iGZs/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+011.jpg" border="0" /><br />potatoes from <a href="http://www.sippelfamilyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Sippel Family Farm</a>... </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391546570328046130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPjrEt3QH6FDUY_QTi_41cDureLalZJFSheDyyFhw2Ohr8MnXBlQENkpi-3mm5rICjN0A7vyVDF3GTqnpAQGlxXjEeSJKkpttUAaV3SfRGIFmRGaF8hTpvHC_048DWQ0qKVokCc2fff6dJ/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+027.jpg" border="0" /><br />herbs from my garden... </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391546056525992066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOJWdLo6VDcZZ3BYPRacdFoAkHpYju1PjcmwHkIHbWKX9Yy2YfXvbFxVLsZqINe9kckzcvhHxFNupttNb2GueyeGC-u9TEa8Yg9G8_WMq0msB_ENZY3cID6cOYANLU69Y-eSz2Bs6Kzf5/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+022.jpg" border="0" /><br />and whipping cream and skim milk from <a href="http://www.snowvillecreamery.com/" target="_blank">Snowville Creamery</a> in Pomeroy, Ohio.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391546745868430354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjli15XqgD9pzs8jTxu5ZT7mrzWOTZo_DJONJpK75_N877A5l3lT7mTpsmziC8bmRzPf6YmZE3jqh5gouohdovn0_t2L9wX12xK32iLI6f_PAjIkt6jWuQuohC7jTGPGiGmnPbakCjPQwFf/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+031.jpg" border="0" /><br />The only ingredient that wasn't local was the chicken broth.</p><div><div><div><div><div><div>A salad of lettuces and arugula from Sippel Family Farm and a big bowl of soup makes the perfect fall meal - a meal fit for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locavores" target="_blank">locavore</a>!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391547016830944930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiryvDGUZHO-i_BxWM97w_gsjpDRyFgrTf4ceqePXdruo0v6r3edYGI7RLs0_ZQJqpYXVErX67chOOBDJ56Lfumapgh3P4nWkPwCywkpC3P6O2vXP1xPlqi7wZ0ARlsLgsr9JgVTQCWKiTk/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+034.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391547268875633746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzRFXYF1MpgF6BAvO76F6qDgR3lTKBWr5BfDA0eiTrxfY6bP_awW62Mi_J0tV3AOolPi7k37Ak9CT4-27IQ84j9JHXitXlGq4-Mh0yBTCjmXmVJxgy7ZFnBsoItMkwqMszDsNGVkuNwjPp/s320/Potato+%26+Leek+Soup+039.jpg" border="0" /><br />For more information on <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community-supported_agriculture" target="_blank">CSAs</a> and the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Local_food" target="_blank">local food movement</a>, I encourage you to visit <a href="http://www.localharvest.org/" target="_blank">Local Harvest</a>, visit farmer's markets and local co-ops, and ask questions about the origin and production methods of your food. </div><div> </div><div>Interested in trying more of our local fall bounty? Sign up for <a href="http://livingwellcolumbus.blogspot.com/2009/10/dine-learn-fall-harvest.html">Dine & Learn: Fall Harvest </a>on Tuesday, October 27th by <a href="mailto:livingwell@columbus.rr.com">emailing me</a>. Hurry, there are only four spots left!</div></div></div></div></div>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-79826079164660925662009-10-06T20:31:00.006-04:002009-10-06T21:14:36.216-04:00Dine & Learn: Fall HarvestOctober brings crisp air, falling leaves, and some of my favorite foods. We’ll step it up a notch and go a little gourmet with a cornucopia of fall harvest vegetables and sustainably-raised pork. The menu will be based on local and organic ingredients, the cooking tips will make even the fanciest menu an ease to prepare, the flavors and colors will be deep and robust, and the meal will be interactively prepared and enjoyed!<br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389658469133828418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTmLOjbRVj3A0WmARoin1yNVixwMlRMtfJgvD6cbFjS5R9forTgaTB20Plze5oRomlBH92ryLSCHsECGaQ8kfidzPxK0PZY8sucC2jWX6Id3wNysXy1OPckQAIARwlA0WyxYCVujhxYa_/s320/Fall+Decorations+028.jpg" border="0" /><br /><strong>Fall Harvest Menu</strong><br /><br />Field Greens Salad With Roasted Root Vegetables<br /><br />Apple Cider Glazed Pork Tenderloin<br />Butternut Squash Risotto<br />Apple and Fennel Slaw<br /><br />Carmel Apple Bread Pudding With <a href="http://jenisicecreams.com/" target="_blank">Jeni’s Ice Cream<br /></a><br /><br />Tuesday, October 27, 2009<br />5:30pm<br />$25 per person<br />Class size limited to 8<br />RSVP (name, email, phone number) to <a href="mailto:livingwell@columbus.rr.com" target="_blank">livingwell@columbus.rr.com</a> by Friday, October 23rd. </p>Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-72482534124485922512009-09-24T21:53:00.008-04:002009-11-01T20:05:48.259-05:00Quick Change: Front Porch SwingNothing epitomizes the good life like a front porch – a place to relax and connect with the neighborhood. For us it is an extension of our home – another room, really.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385218741929913394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsSh4cGJG5ulnmkU1_3z0eTdiSl-Ws8cMjS28bfH1ecOCgQKl8pgPEEFT8XCnS7QwllOi44hqrniU9cHURO4mBA1dKpUq704Afd6_cdf8LEwRCefNAl4l2LYoJH8iYt0B6C2Ry8q1viJ_v/s320/Front+Yard+165.jpg" border="0" /><br />In college, we rented a house on an ivy-covered hill and watched the world go by (and shared a good number of beers, too)!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385219142153647010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThiXN97rga4tgrBum-Q6SYdiKwi6-BBrhPi6FXeOsmQiupHytvFFDoepb6P7KBuviFAw0aO8U3DCBJAWeX7CPMCv5XaJl3xrK80DlPtm1frqG3baxZXOgqj5QdZsdPW_f6ECPIyc6mDW-/s320/Last+Weekend+at+1400+-+Picture+of+House.JPG" border="0" /><br />When we were house-hunting, we put a front porch high up on our list of must-haves. Almost exactly two years ago, we became the owners of a house on an ivy-covered hill with a front porch. Coincidence? Probably not!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385220349830572306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUaB9mET_8AhaJa0gUIwl5XYr8nPXzLSdFy4-SIBfBcU0nLRYdqjFmlrr6VxQMCZMLBUJxKAm8ZTRfOPtcXE4EUsjrXuAp9BlC5E0hI4TXqzvUyuueFp3-xe6H2YduHM4YGPn4iKsA_Pw/s320/Front+Yard+0101.jpg" border="0" /><br />And if you have a porch, you have to have a porch swing! Ours used to be a run-of-the-mill wood porch swing, and it had seen better days.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385218978225696802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimVH-Gc-zEN8AH4OI4aNMx5nTG7zVTDvPagdcamFSR30XdmXsHb_P0M2QS1iHtwFWJGVQV5dfSj7jvuvyD4xOzMiMb9dNvAXo3xU15AGVrhmEc2pvl0ZyaQIU9F0GVYjTgu9P7thr78ak0/s320/Front+Yard+143.jpg" border="0" /><br />But after three cans of spray paint and length of shiny new chain, (just $35 worth of materials) it looks better than ever!<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385217886608689554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPxXkgkswIESUpDtrjVEflODqYjiw5aHpXxt7kguCbkQ5h4eXieA_tvX9tWCPaGSDaJ8dElXlWL7TjjLF6x_n-3pP-Yw9wk3tfIvx32AmnWIijRvkFsyqGACcOdEG8P9hlqlbVZlxD5RJ/s320/Front+Yard+137.jpg" border="0" /><br />I even sewed together three dining chair cushions that were lying around the house to make the cushion. (Free!) The cushions were a thoughtful Christmas gift from <a href="http://www.radiojohnson.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ben</a> a few years back, but we didn’t use them anymore. I knew I kept them (and him) around for something!<br /><br />We ordered new outdoor lighting earlier this week. You can look forward to another front porch update when they arrive...Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8855388131226702893.post-24405069193208333762009-09-24T21:41:00.000-04:002009-09-24T21:43:01.419-04:00Been Busy…I’ve been up to a few things lately – here’s a sneak peak…<br /><br />Porch Swing Quick Change<br />Cheap Kitchen Lighting Redo<br />Canning For The First Time<br />Cleaning The Basement<br /><br />More to come…Erin L. S. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09936189086938589440noreply@blogger.com0