tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58380140847674499212024-03-13T07:56:14.387-07:00Welcome To My Corner!ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-11279357309806726522011-04-15T10:13:00.000-07:002011-04-15T10:35:04.716-07:00Inspiration Nation!<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#33CC00;">HAPPY FRIDAY! </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Although I am currently working on my new FAVORITE project I have ever done, I have nothing to post of my own. So I figured I would show a few of the images I have included in my HUGE collection of inspirational rooms. I also decided to give each one of them a rating just for fun! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love the panelling in this room, it gives it a really classy feeling to build up on. The contemporary bubbles hanging from the ceiling add a bit more of color and a splash of modern taste. I give this room an B-!</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgybYNJ3egdUJYgvdCWJTCKI0LERRlNJZRS2WntfeG3uvsD3nBGNE6KtzLxdmD8_Jbg0W56R1AEX4NY6hIfBSJh1jYQORDC6SZhyphenhyphenVOxeen2mlNsfTml-tm13jd7sybkykechkmcwq4MKiiQ/s1600/bauble-light-living-room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgybYNJ3egdUJYgvdCWJTCKI0LERRlNJZRS2WntfeG3uvsD3nBGNE6KtzLxdmD8_Jbg0W56R1AEX4NY6hIfBSJh1jYQORDC6SZhyphenhyphenVOxeen2mlNsfTml-tm13jd7sybkykechkmcwq4MKiiQ/s320/bauble-light-living-room.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860348348217346" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">As you may notice, I LOVE oversized incandescent lightbulbs. They give a slight industrial sensibility to the space and with this clear bulb, it provides ample light to the accent chair. B+</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivliSFtEjmasN7WfZmdjtqrBpkcXSVoW_K9_e8g_bl-sT5S_H7eZgAzgcR1SwXpf0fYKix2x6Gs9BbFqL_SK3kib0G3rvKRZYMO1cYBz9wwy3W0gMLM_njmBOOQV1l2LmCIs6vEP2WeyPC/s1600/alvhem-reading-nookap041111.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivliSFtEjmasN7WfZmdjtqrBpkcXSVoW_K9_e8g_bl-sT5S_H7eZgAzgcR1SwXpf0fYKix2x6Gs9BbFqL_SK3kib0G3rvKRZYMO1cYBz9wwy3W0gMLM_njmBOOQV1l2LmCIs6vEP2WeyPC/s320/alvhem-reading-nookap041111.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860342309514434" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: center;">First of all, I LOVE love lOvE floating shelves (I have some in my bedroom) and it is even better that this designer added a painted elk head to the wall, inside an empty frame! B</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0AUdjKbGGCoHqa-A87OJGzmXOUh9u7jGodeS0n7haH2dtiMMy8I6njiZ_p3IkXEJggAiVRLAVgywO0CjyPdG6WdwsXJTLsr9iRLF5RkNMg4-zMqVnrz9WEHoVe27l3i_ncCWEKSS-FXD/s1600/67279_0_8-3591--.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha0AUdjKbGGCoHqa-A87OJGzmXOUh9u7jGodeS0n7haH2dtiMMy8I6njiZ_p3IkXEJggAiVRLAVgywO0CjyPdG6WdwsXJTLsr9iRLF5RkNMg4-zMqVnrz9WEHoVe27l3i_ncCWEKSS-FXD/s320/67279_0_8-3591--.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860337756244514" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This space has a very light and clean feeling. I love the IKEA frame that was painted from black to ivory, I actually own that frame and think that this is a viable option for my own decor. They have tied in the ivory frame with a lamp shade and rotary telephone of the same color. B</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jhz-EAdQ83HsF2eRuZJZLK_sYEL2QqpKRjYeyIjefUpGygH78ae2kjNP0kfooKcQ4G_3L8HaJVY6pX43R_zxlDitwsPU84JoOMsfNXnxCquk3K4zhft4iR0J03SGanvoUz2i0Q7bmdY-/s1600/4da202c232704a62aa000009._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpeg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5jhz-EAdQ83HsF2eRuZJZLK_sYEL2QqpKRjYeyIjefUpGygH78ae2kjNP0kfooKcQ4G_3L8HaJVY6pX43R_zxlDitwsPU84JoOMsfNXnxCquk3K4zhft4iR0J03SGanvoUz2i0Q7bmdY-/s320/4da202c232704a62aa000009._h.500_w.540_s.fit_.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860340661414802" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">This room is exactly my style! Yellow is my favorite color and I love using that along with black accents. The wall color is perfect, not too overbearing, with the yellow pillows and black vases on the side tables and coffee table. B++</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofmTFq1Y33UPOi_0dhdwWTNfFearjWKmXFa-56e-YZl4c2RLf4fz6LpQNevILukB_whF79Y2yyiz8QWODAb8jQLiPsj1ekfeLh0qy4qqAAPa67-LwA-5VQGVpDCVCfH46O1Lra-xJ5PDp/s1600/yellow-living-room.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgofmTFq1Y33UPOi_0dhdwWTNfFearjWKmXFa-56e-YZl4c2RLf4fz6LpQNevILukB_whF79Y2yyiz8QWODAb8jQLiPsj1ekfeLh0qy4qqAAPa67-LwA-5VQGVpDCVCfH46O1Lra-xJ5PDp/s320/yellow-living-room.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860147864733682" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Another great example of something I would definitely have in my room. This sideboard has been updated with a backsplash of color. This is a great way to take an old piece of furniture and give a new and colorful purpose. Great for an office or bedroom! I give this an A-</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUGE3CAoA0uweT4YrMTl1hA9WiICm4BD9uetXqN_b5uAfjyQp7ab_8obB17cIdrWk36yeRJlRoXWdQX49uQP8Ve1GWslD_XN-W5rYZ6rOzu_CNKLzoqw0semA90cnHsjrGubBJJ67lK5L/s1600/sideboard-home-office.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBUGE3CAoA0uweT4YrMTl1hA9WiICm4BD9uetXqN_b5uAfjyQp7ab_8obB17cIdrWk36yeRJlRoXWdQX49uQP8Ve1GWslD_XN-W5rYZ6rOzu_CNKLzoqw0semA90cnHsjrGubBJJ67lK5L/s320/sideboard-home-office.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860145111893298" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">JACKPOT! This room is a treasure trove of color. The designer has utilized a the gray walls and complimented them with jewel tones all around the room. Yellow doors in the back, a dark purple lamp shade, various pillows on the couch and vases on the mantle. The real gem is the rug on the floor, it really ties the whole space together. A! </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9lsFbXZr4npinJigeBoLqIKZNFudcn_Ff7k7uM1AeOgm6j7h7YN2bZS6NxKaDvD3_rl1_kO9UnsEXsmusvPPtkxtrt5CzitK51vEnEBOl0R7ll9GNRolzdLfy39VEa9qDeBHOwc_iSFy/s1600/floor-striped-area-rug_copy.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp9lsFbXZr4npinJigeBoLqIKZNFudcn_Ff7k7uM1AeOgm6j7h7YN2bZS6NxKaDvD3_rl1_kO9UnsEXsmusvPPtkxtrt5CzitK51vEnEBOl0R7ll9GNRolzdLfy39VEa9qDeBHOwc_iSFy/s320/floor-striped-area-rug_copy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595860144606325762" /></a><br /><br /></div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-82686646498817589202011-04-09T11:31:00.000-07:002011-04-09T11:43:00.847-07:00Design Makes the Heart Grow FonderSo, here are some pics to illustrate for you the updates I have made to my room since I no longer share it with someone. I have moved in a Victorian couch that I picked up for FREE. Thrown splashes of yellow everywhere, hung a curtain along a wall to give the walls a nice treated look.<div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KqnnadZ-oSdfOgLddMYrL3R0cogmMND-NXdg4NHfE6zLS7zt92yE-gHJ1liL3vtCv-cyNCYWoIXPkQPzA62wnuYcYE2EJO1jyZxfnpUlSE95MU9W3Q9IdJWEEDPCHGx2A0EmE19cWd0r/s1600/IMAG0035.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KqnnadZ-oSdfOgLddMYrL3R0cogmMND-NXdg4NHfE6zLS7zt92yE-gHJ1liL3vtCv-cyNCYWoIXPkQPzA62wnuYcYE2EJO1jyZxfnpUlSE95MU9W3Q9IdJWEEDPCHGx2A0EmE19cWd0r/s320/IMAG0035.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593655608238169810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThbCXx6NdcdsMPqyOIGqDMPekqJGgR09Ewv2ezKOI-8VqXrluHl5zMyjjwHULAX2SyIKbCQkd1HrTXcGauAAXTnDmgUn15oH0jrWvJa8PqwXKHsTIsDzEgpGWbSCyjo1t7Zidrz2qfB4q/s1600/IMAG0036.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgThbCXx6NdcdsMPqyOIGqDMPekqJGgR09Ewv2ezKOI-8VqXrluHl5zMyjjwHULAX2SyIKbCQkd1HrTXcGauAAXTnDmgUn15oH0jrWvJa8PqwXKHsTIsDzEgpGWbSCyjo1t7Zidrz2qfB4q/s320/IMAG0036.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593655602031336034" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQGddjcJgdUzj1zNPONhDSosDqHzl55ChHCOsefBJEvvaZOpcpGdE3CEdeEwS_8XxPv2IyufUALF1OYkQ2FNk_AP5PpLTwRJO3Bq2jGleBEaMv396lGUf6xM1vxloeCaWgT8DTOAJXLJd/s1600/IMAG0037.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQGddjcJgdUzj1zNPONhDSosDqHzl55ChHCOsefBJEvvaZOpcpGdE3CEdeEwS_8XxPv2IyufUALF1OYkQ2FNk_AP5PpLTwRJO3Bq2jGleBEaMv396lGUf6xM1vxloeCaWgT8DTOAJXLJd/s320/IMAG0037.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593655594691060530" /></a>These curtains are on opposing sides of the room, but they match, which I think brings a nice feel to the room.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlZzAd-FZaqJJboovFhQzcfQh0wqw2sHXJ9Ehw66WJzixhNPV8hmk4sHY7bycXaoO0s1HS-rjvFViOJCo_f8NHeQCgrAm16_g3KPikL3ohsF9k1ROVUjwD6DKTzfUhSbIiDFxLTo55SQd/s1600/IMAG0038.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlZzAd-FZaqJJboovFhQzcfQh0wqw2sHXJ9Ehw66WJzixhNPV8hmk4sHY7bycXaoO0s1HS-rjvFViOJCo_f8NHeQCgrAm16_g3KPikL3ohsF9k1ROVUjwD6DKTzfUhSbIiDFxLTo55SQd/s320/IMAG0038.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5593655590522809490" /></a><br /><br /></div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-25570962726855086452011-03-28T14:14:00.001-07:002011-03-28T14:32:16.414-07:00OopsSo I know I said I would post something YESTERDAY, but leave it to me to have everything work against me. Blogger wouldn't let me upload a single thing. My camera stopped working altogether. So I am now updating with no multi-media aspects. As I said, I had a bum shelf in my room and it finally kicked the bucket! I promise as soon as I fix everything I will update the world wide web with the most amazing decor post ever!<div><br /></div><div>Ethan</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-26226855344981524662011-03-26T16:19:00.001-07:002011-03-26T16:21:55.605-07:00I have recently been taking a break from blogging, I have been quite busy, with school and rehearsals. I am back now, and I am planning on making a nice big post tomorrow! :D Thought I would just pop on and see what is up today. I have had to make a few changes to my room yesterday and today, because a floating shelf I bought at Target broke and left some marks on the walls. I had to perform some major decor magic but now I think I like the look of the room even more. I will show pics of that tomorrow!<div><br /></div><div>Till next time,</div><div>Ethan.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-3947259822075664382011-03-12T11:00:00.000-08:002011-03-12T11:11:11.239-08:00Wine + Creativity = Magnets?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Vp6V9FtDrR513EUhJiCEDBZe_rApXpfGDGFFLmf-I65mJYN_1T3hr6vJ6qLtr-wMETLDnVCBlrWo_ItM0mWc1JTgYjl1Imgx3YCjdQJdLvkkC2Tr8PWG2bQTD4J1cq3Yq0uDnAhxZ_LN/s1600/IMAG0020.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Vp6V9FtDrR513EUhJiCEDBZe_rApXpfGDGFFLmf-I65mJYN_1T3hr6vJ6qLtr-wMETLDnVCBlrWo_ItM0mWc1JTgYjl1Imgx3YCjdQJdLvkkC2Tr8PWG2bQTD4J1cq3Yq0uDnAhxZ_LN/s320/IMAG0020.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5583272293130864546" /></a><br />My roommates and I (those over 21, of course) ;) enjoy the occasional bottle of wine! I noticed that a lot of the bottles have really nice fun designs on the front label, so I decided to try and matte it on colored/patterned cardboard and turn them into magnet, I have four so far! Tell me what you think!ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-6476497171672850612011-02-08T23:40:00.000-08:002011-02-09T00:08:00.233-08:00Tutorial: Butterfly Shadow Box<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOQq7D6aRDDKIH-R92xbEvoZJ5PipHO0GuXGcnoFVDUYmYOWgfb32tMnNCfuVflgHDPHGBnpxRBKK8Wd1JBI44y-42NsoGpGO_so4c5XW_Wg1ajbLD8CuTZ7atWD5zLokDltjpwq5omcG/s1600/photo-9.JPG"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s1600/photo-8.JPG"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6B42pAlwsdB5t_2xm7HMP3BohPHcS6Dtazbkj7CIrJ-gyPhh_T0XbRKsqo-zlux19a0bpz8yccFaJNjzn7pKIM1QkvoU59-vDVo-FEkdKXOypx4ewt8efb6YIigFni-nJI9EmIZjuP1e/s1600/photo-4.JPG"><br /></a></div>One of my more recent DIY projects involved some <a href="http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Butterfly-Magnet-Set/3202.010/439484.html">butterfly magnets</a> I got from Paper Source in downtown Portland, OR on a trip I took to home. <div><br /></div><div>Things you may need:</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Scissors</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Cork board<br /><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Thin/Long piece of metal</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Shadow Box</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>- Butterflies (or anything else you want to put inside.)</div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> - Stapler</div><div><br /></div><div>Here we go step by step:</div><div><br /></div><div>1. Cut out piece of cork board to fit the frame you are using. (You could easily use anything you want for the back board of the frame, but cork was easy to mount on and gave a nice textured look for the background of the colorful butterflies.)</div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVXSUDroVG54-oa3KymFmK1XIUvfjdltzAq2vPixJo19XtU1TbRavqorr9CjpMbspTx7Mi-m4npNSCC226lQ-b68Zr3taKKQK86fpLgntTTlVzyP4w5QostKtb0Mw7bgWpYbP06PdsavQ1/s320/photo-7.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571592897496851298" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><br /></div><div>2. Choose picture frame.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s1600/photo-8.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s320/photo-8.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571592901949015810" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>3. Staple metal piece to the cork board. (You try using a straightened paper clip if it is thin enough.)</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOQq7D6aRDDKIH-R92xbEvoZJ5PipHO0GuXGcnoFVDUYmYOWgfb32tMnNCfuVflgHDPHGBnpxRBKK8Wd1JBI44y-42NsoGpGO_so4c5XW_Wg1ajbLD8CuTZ7atWD5zLokDltjpwq5omcG/s1600/photo-9.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOQq7D6aRDDKIH-R92xbEvoZJ5PipHO0GuXGcnoFVDUYmYOWgfb32tMnNCfuVflgHDPHGBnpxRBKK8Wd1JBI44y-42NsoGpGO_so4c5XW_Wg1ajbLD8CuTZ7atWD5zLokDltjpwq5omcG/s320/photo-9.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571593879526862354" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s1600/photo-8.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s1600/photo-8.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiC2SDWcRKt2-BTFfPLu4ljo6x8czbsGpwH3H1Lxsy4SggirItyuYSoLqyYpSBzawPab8dp7Z0bvr7wND3NVAGwTyE2E6-GfuqX1CKZD8GUp_28wwk-JSeEFdSpGtP94CLnjzD6SgCTGRn/s1600/photo-8.JPG"></a></div><div>4. Arrange butterflies on the metal piece. (Try putting the butterflies facing the same direction, then try facing them in opposition, see which you like the most.)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoU65TEZAidxAJDrEm-lTwhasFwQakkAAxp7qpjMgA0C2_9VNxm4S6uFQB-cIb7mf70EagxTfVs3pdPng2TLaWwSbSSm4fTGR1Qq9QszaSCcrdU7EknKjhoo7dbw9vUxX0kX-L4ucK2a6J/s1600/photo-6.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoU65TEZAidxAJDrEm-lTwhasFwQakkAAxp7qpjMgA0C2_9VNxm4S6uFQB-cIb7mf70EagxTfVs3pdPng2TLaWwSbSSm4fTGR1Qq9QszaSCcrdU7EknKjhoo7dbw9vUxX0kX-L4ucK2a6J/s320/photo-6.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571592892528957858" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"></a></div><div>5. Place the mounted butterflies into the frame and make sure that everything is secure.</div><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center; "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s1600/photo-5.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6nJN-MX70Jz2b8Sh3GpnHJgPlZ7RiHK3jYACrZSAT_Uu5WNCl6Ic3PLIOYdfRksg2O3S_SqiDcPpaDQ1maxOWwEq_XfrlZyXhM17zBYELP2s79m1M8gzorasn47YEvncvad-ya4n5qsq/s320/photo-5.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571592890206829282" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6B42pAlwsdB5t_2xm7HMP3BohPHcS6Dtazbkj7CIrJ-gyPhh_T0XbRKsqo-zlux19a0bpz8yccFaJNjzn7pKIM1QkvoU59-vDVo-FEkdKXOypx4ewt8efb6YIigFni-nJI9EmIZjuP1e/s1600/photo-4.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6B42pAlwsdB5t_2xm7HMP3BohPHcS6Dtazbkj7CIrJ-gyPhh_T0XbRKsqo-zlux19a0bpz8yccFaJNjzn7pKIM1QkvoU59-vDVo-FEkdKXOypx4ewt8efb6YIigFni-nJI9EmIZjuP1e/s1600/photo-4.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6B42pAlwsdB5t_2xm7HMP3BohPHcS6Dtazbkj7CIrJ-gyPhh_T0XbRKsqo-zlux19a0bpz8yccFaJNjzn7pKIM1QkvoU59-vDVo-FEkdKXOypx4ewt8efb6YIigFni-nJI9EmIZjuP1e/s1600/photo-4.JPG"></a></div><div>6. Find a creative spot to place you small, yet explosive patch of color and fun!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH6B42pAlwsdB5t_2xm7HMP3BohPHcS6Dtazbkj7CIrJ-gyPhh_T0XbRKsqo-zlux19a0bpz8yccFaJNjzn7pKIM1QkvoU59-vDVo-FEkdKXOypx4ewt8efb6YIigFni-nJI9EmIZjuP1e/s320/photo-4.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571592886157929362" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; ">There ya go! Let me know what you think of mine, and send me a pic if you make one!</span></div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-23793240785540535562011-02-08T00:58:00.000-08:002011-02-08T21:12:57.109-08:00Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Bloggiest of Them All?Today, I added a large <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/80178419">silver mirror</a> from IKEA to my room above my desk. This large round mirror adds pseudo space to the area. Unfortunately, I share my room, so this adds to the limited space between the two of us.<div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe2gw42wYP18niX_GjsQurqQl7lJo6nZLaC3MauD7uqbp-i0auWU8dV9tDBMmCADwtI9sHCBoASjMtZFgDecDW5WnIwhQp3vZcriF_0oF1wTDAbOButh_KBBwvei_JQq3CAXoVPGrILkO/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe2gw42wYP18niX_GjsQurqQl7lJo6nZLaC3MauD7uqbp-i0auWU8dV9tDBMmCADwtI9sHCBoASjMtZFgDecDW5WnIwhQp3vZcriF_0oF1wTDAbOButh_KBBwvei_JQq3CAXoVPGrILkO/s1600/photo-1.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUe2gw42wYP18niX_GjsQurqQl7lJo6nZLaC3MauD7uqbp-i0auWU8dV9tDBMmCADwtI9sHCBoASjMtZFgDecDW5WnIwhQp3vZcriF_0oF1wTDAbOButh_KBBwvei_JQq3CAXoVPGrILkO/s320/photo-1.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571242327531226258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a><div><br /></div></div></div></div><div>I also added three <a href="http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/192-1139462-6250514?asin=B001I7ESL6&AFID=Froogle_df&LNM=%7CB001I7ESL6&CPNG=home%20decor&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=B001I7ESL6&ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001">shelving units </a>from Target, they are various sizes, so that gives it a fresh look. I used one shelf to house my recent Christmas and Holiday cards, another to put books, a vase and candle on, and the third for two shadow box picture frames. One contains a picture I bought from IKEA, and the smaller one I made, (I lined the back with cork, and mounted fake butterflies to it).</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJirAxntwI_0NlmOmWOk_0f_04Ndd7wP7R6HbHe-MA3d5GQTOW08vKnkMozPWuQYEgvCOygGz_AAmowKS8KcvpatnOTe2uggc2qY2KMN7BehdQy9UBd5WKe-pYFX6UQWmYCjqRyizRLfS/s1600/photo-3.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJirAxntwI_0NlmOmWOk_0f_04Ndd7wP7R6HbHe-MA3d5GQTOW08vKnkMozPWuQYEgvCOygGz_AAmowKS8KcvpatnOTe2uggc2qY2KMN7BehdQy9UBd5WKe-pYFX6UQWmYCjqRyizRLfS/s320/photo-3.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571244030757517346" /></a><br /><div>Here is a view of all the additions I just made to my room, hope you like them! The bedding in the pic is also a mix and match from IKEA. The 'E' above the bed is something I made with a little helo from Microsoft Word and my friends at FedEx Kinko's!</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon-SntqOVnDYs_gTXE540bBnveAAz8n6r_W6gDyKJhVhsX4lC9gfst4Bgp_NH7DsnKxg_hvVSn9SAe0io2RiZKyBKD7-pxkT66BON_mXrji8j7dYxz7qxkuIM4EjCh6jamPZj1FdfzyG1/s1600/photo.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhon-SntqOVnDYs_gTXE540bBnveAAz8n6r_W6gDyKJhVhsX4lC9gfst4Bgp_NH7DsnKxg_hvVSn9SAe0io2RiZKyBKD7-pxkT66BON_mXrji8j7dYxz7qxkuIM4EjCh6jamPZj1FdfzyG1/s320/photo.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5571243574947873362" /></a><br /><div>See ya 'round!</div><div><br /></div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-72848355431371685572011-01-14T15:49:00.001-08:002011-01-14T21:33:16.165-08:00London and Soffits and Stickers, Oh My!I have seen a lot of decal stickers used as decorations in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, etc., I thought most of them were gaudy or just plain tacky, but I found these great London skyline decals that gift perfectly on a space that I was dying to utilize. In my kitchen/entryway there are a few soffits, I decided to place the stickers above a doorway, a closet and the soffit. I think it is a nice little detail that adds mild flair to the space. <div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-45323914548747205602011-01-06T13:54:00.001-08:002011-01-06T13:54:54.430-08:00Bringing Color to My Favorite Room!<p><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6INC1uLI/AAAAAAAAADE/TOrJ8kGlbdI/IMAG0194.jpg'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6INC1uLI/AAAAAAAAADE/TOrJ8kGlbdI/s400/IMAG0194.jpg' /></a></p><p><a href='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6JjQ4CJI/AAAAAAAAADI/cPHrEG9zCzY/IMAG0195.jpg'><img src='http://lh5.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6JjQ4CJI/AAAAAAAAADI/cPHrEG9zCzY/s400/IMAG0195.jpg' /></a></p><p><a href='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6K_GutdI/AAAAAAAAADM/pIjaMyUx6iw/IMAG0196.jpg'><img src='http://lh4.ggpht.com/_ioTW98CyfQQ/TSY6K_GutdI/AAAAAAAAADM/pIjaMyUx6iw/s400/IMAG0196.jpg' /></a></p>Posting this one from my phone! I added some color to my bathroom! I found these prints online and printed them on photo paper off my own printer. I put them in $5 IKEA frames and used screws to hang them. <br/> <br/> I also switched out the standard door handles on my over-the-toilet space saver for clear blue handles $8 each from Anthropologie!<div style='clear: both; text-align: center; font-size: xx-small;'>Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.5</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-86517760596705103962011-01-02T00:53:00.000-08:002011-01-02T01:17:36.404-08:00Ma and Pa make a Spa!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>My parents are redoing the bathroom off of their bedroom, now usually I would call this a master bathroom; however, their bathroom is incredibly tiny, no more than 8x10 ft. So we/they were working with quite a small area to play with. They completely gutted this entire space, put in new flooring, paint, built-in cabinets, hardware and decor. This is update #1 from the Homeland. ATTENTION: From now on I will refer to my parent's house as the HOMELAND!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">New Sink</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">The sink is a bowl, with a stainless steel faucet. The streamline finish on the top goes well with the classically ornate detail on the sink base.</span></div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJA8zUVI-q8bRdcD0fYqINhhohHcRyPfRVC-21eoBatDnV14P2150LQg7Gn91vVYc3LLOAbFyPAbym0qwEyTkR-FoXa7UZFK0n6nYXRuA0Rye67LgHqmnmN7jJ4xlBw_JW7Edd6v1uXDT/s320/IMAG0189.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557511351829181186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span><div style="text-align: center;">Sink Base</div><div style="text-align: center;">The sink base has ageless and elegant design with a granite top. The contrast with the modern sink/faucet adds some flare to the bathroom.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxHb_UQ2cQNA5clWv0R10ZNue_a8ZcvKfiTU-hUrOdq6uewxrIHzLvOlV6ERugqRXBrJbM5k0GD5GQmOWktUwBXVcKAzJ0DNPa_9JUsOCrYV2BlN_cX7dxsI_BXedTnwR8uLnKgnjXqte/s1600/IMAG0190.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxHb_UQ2cQNA5clWv0R10ZNue_a8ZcvKfiTU-hUrOdq6uewxrIHzLvOlV6ERugqRXBrJbM5k0GD5GQmOWktUwBXVcKAzJ0DNPa_9JUsOCrYV2BlN_cX7dxsI_BXedTnwR8uLnKgnjXqte/s1600/IMAG0190.jpg"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbxHb_UQ2cQNA5clWv0R10ZNue_a8ZcvKfiTU-hUrOdq6uewxrIHzLvOlV6ERugqRXBrJbM5k0GD5GQmOWktUwBXVcKAzJ0DNPa_9JUsOCrYV2BlN_cX7dxsI_BXedTnwR8uLnKgnjXqte/s320/IMAG0190.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557511357773987394" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Mother is most excited for her new built in cabinet. This is actually where the old toilet lived, now this will become a hiding spot for the laundry basket along with linens, complete with closing doors.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFJA8zUVI-q8bRdcD0fYqINhhohHcRyPfRVC-21eoBatDnV14P2150LQg7Gn91vVYc3LLOAbFyPAbym0qwEyTkR-FoXa7UZFK0n6nYXRuA0Rye67LgHqmnmN7jJ4xlBw_JW7Edd6v1uXDT/s1600/IMAG0189.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9cK_zbYTwTc3y4T8FpoSZWuCT0P_6EGr0IX0YJ5qWfF38m8r_0UMXbp33hZ1VOayjd7J7WAULKYS2GUWV5rhljOoBwFooQbCvMlzX7Tegg6dxBpssGaal99PtQf4YY3ZQAglOdha_B0A/s1600/IMAG0188.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF9cK_zbYTwTc3y4T8FpoSZWuCT0P_6EGr0IX0YJ5qWfF38m8r_0UMXbp33hZ1VOayjd7J7WAULKYS2GUWV5rhljOoBwFooQbCvMlzX7Tegg6dxBpssGaal99PtQf4YY3ZQAglOdha_B0A/s320/IMAG0188.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557511347005639938" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a terrible shot I took on my phone of the new lighting fixtures on the ceiling and over the vanity. Stainless steel matches the faucet directly below.</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWVmqX-x614F7yrE1exucjGY632Dn1J9_Zz_s2hKdrOTPEkocQzoMhEcpvdKqf0BFREeVc_gK7IhfMppToALervXfqg28XagAJdcEldmHA2riKGpY001uomgTPzQu0zACMooll2XLvufM/s1600/IMAG0186.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWVmqX-x614F7yrE1exucjGY632Dn1J9_Zz_s2hKdrOTPEkocQzoMhEcpvdKqf0BFREeVc_gK7IhfMppToALervXfqg28XagAJdcEldmHA2riKGpY001uomgTPzQu0zACMooll2XLvufM/s320/IMAG0186.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557511346370150578" /></a><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>I will make sure to keep you all updated on the headway made on their bathroom as they go. I cannot wait to see how they finish it off. They asked me to help with the decoration. As soon as I go back to LA, I will start to prepare their decor. I am thinking about adding a few "His and Hers" touches to the bathroom. Although it is not a double sinked bathroom, I think that finding subtle ways to hang little "His and Hers" plaques above the sink and around the cabinet would add to the ma and pa cottage feel.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-38997760511910005982010-12-28T22:20:00.000-08:002010-12-28T22:20:32.830-08:00Miss Mustard Seed: French Chair Makeover<a href="http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/2010/12/french-chair-makeover.html?spref=bl">Miss Mustard Seed: French Chair Makeover</a>: "I have coveted and longed for and sighed over French chairs for years. They were always too expensive for me. This fall...it was..."ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-67504950325606169262010-12-28T18:08:00.000-08:002010-12-28T18:15:41.460-08:00Out With the Old, In With the Yellow!The green circles mark the things that are currently <b>UNDER CONSTRUCTION! </b>The red square was an idea that I had to paint the entire wall "cherry tree red" but I realized that I want to have the focal points in the room be small accessories and keep the walls a neutral aesthetic that serves as a canvas for all other pieces. Also, the red lantern and throw are left overs from my red, silver, and white Christmas theme; soon these will be replaced with a yellow throw and some other yellow centerpiece for that side table.<div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3BxSB_zf9GOUCdBFiQRp146wh0OH-jD_bqckcNQZg204AgyqSsqngoD1RrN3YD46CASI3uFZWj2C0Or9UaXYwTgcTkhkGA6PJMiOL0FKha0OBJwi5EnpRneVZmZrX0yIQfoz25SBaZDk/s1600/IMAG0176.2.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI3BxSB_zf9GOUCdBFiQRp146wh0OH-jD_bqckcNQZg204AgyqSsqngoD1RrN3YD46CASI3uFZWj2C0Or9UaXYwTgcTkhkGA6PJMiOL0FKha0OBJwi5EnpRneVZmZrX0yIQfoz25SBaZDk/s320/IMAG0176.2.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555921222268781858" /></a></div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-68236405754977502032010-12-28T17:45:00.000-08:002010-12-28T18:03:41.515-08:00First Apartment Fun<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>So, we all know that a person's home reflects who they are, but sometimes that can be hard when you share that space for expression with 3 other people. Sometimes compromises must be made in order to ensure a tolerable and cohesive living environment. So I have been doing my best to make our home a great place to come home to without forcing my roommates to live with ALL of my ideas. This is my attempt to make our house a home.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Living Room (side 1)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdSP_9xB4aP_fBe7wbD8sUeVuzC0ICZ_1_19dnOoKvq55fDKI2aikXp2Nh9E8yHo126iuuav0K8TqadLmwN7NnQhY_gFqWZsfZWCTYLL958IQwtaYL0HGMtOCCq0Apl3o4h8MLWZaRxpP/s1600/IMAG0178.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjdSP_9xB4aP_fBe7wbD8sUeVuzC0ICZ_1_19dnOoKvq55fDKI2aikXp2Nh9E8yHo126iuuav0K8TqadLmwN7NnQhY_gFqWZsfZWCTYLL958IQwtaYL0HGMtOCCq0Apl3o4h8MLWZaRxpP/s320/IMAG0178.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555915908427152082" /></a><div><br /></div><div><div style="text-align: center;">The Center Chandelier Light</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPitsnn_vOfKatZYbvPcM3VfQMMh000NHkS2I41mbgqCr4r0Sp1uopqnaWpeMnnQVUb7_ISdl0s5_BFczi2bsqU9KCE_MPsofLtLgLvN6TV643kPEpvijmIaR8UtcviONaO3GHMqjaYef/s1600/IMAG0123.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPitsnn_vOfKatZYbvPcM3VfQMMh000NHkS2I41mbgqCr4r0Sp1uopqnaWpeMnnQVUb7_ISdl0s5_BFczi2bsqU9KCE_MPsofLtLgLvN6TV643kPEpvijmIaR8UtcviONaO3GHMqjaYef/s320/IMAG0123.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555915904744239618" /></a><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">The Living Room (side 2)</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIB285Fp06fLvWFIkQVCnK-_REbhTt17Qc7vwU6twCMC6uTfxVzXKPY5tq0O14qVwqNoBVPk23wihWkvXtV2nsWb3w6pg_HnZ31z91z9LiHXZPOz56QASFLC2uiOvrsnyv7cNxoENZnPP/s1600/IMAG0176.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIB285Fp06fLvWFIkQVCnK-_REbhTt17Qc7vwU6twCMC6uTfxVzXKPY5tq0O14qVwqNoBVPk23wihWkvXtV2nsWb3w6pg_HnZ31z91z9LiHXZPOz56QASFLC2uiOvrsnyv7cNxoENZnPP/s320/IMAG0176.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555915899021316290" /><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Picture Collage (close-up)</div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYIB285Fp06fLvWFIkQVCnK-_REbhTt17Qc7vwU6twCMC6uTfxVzXKPY5tq0O14qVwqNoBVPk23wihWkvXtV2nsWb3w6pg_HnZ31z91z9LiHXZPOz56QASFLC2uiOvrsnyv7cNxoENZnPP/s1600/IMAG0176.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfapjPuNw0ihkxjXa8vqJ2vPK_84RDTNbS7wp4nUPJSD3ULwlo3EGlH_ViCYEjUkzONKLmzza9lfK29bS-KDosckdjaFWFt5PbhPWJ6ZMCaWAA6nPWY_PWA3KNWmM7vj-Z2qRn7Xop8qL/s320/IMAG0174.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5555917381086716706" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>It is now my attempt to keep y'all updated on the progress of this adventure, both the progression of the apartment and of my skill level. Keep checkin' in to see what I have come up with.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-81401031768618351842010-12-27T00:50:00.000-08:002010-12-27T00:56:32.400-08:00I have had a surge of craft/decorating blog obsession blossom in my interest and it has inspired me to continue to be thrifty, crafty, and creative. My apartment (that I share with 3 other college students) has been the guinea pig to my experimental mind. Having most of my influences come from blogs, it dawned on me that I should funnel my new found love into a blog, so that I can chronicle my growth as a creative artist in my newest conduit.<div><br /></div><div>So for the next few days, my blog will be under construction and I will be creating a new craft/decor blog from the point of view of a busy, penny-pinching college student. </div><div><br /></div><div>NAME TO FOLLOW!</div><div><br /></div><div>Check back soon,</div><div>Ethan.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-35790961916050762882010-10-19T08:10:00.000-07:002010-10-19T08:13:58.208-07:00Yesterday was the first day of the Fall semester at AMDA. Now, if you are not a student at The American Musical and Dramatic ACademy, then I am sure you will be astounded by the oddity that is the "AMDA Schedule"; I know I am. AMDA is a wonderfully beneficial institution, but the administration of the school is often something else. I am very excited to see where this semester will take me. I have a lot of ideas and aspirations for what I can achieve during this academic term. I will do everything in my power to make all my dreams come true.<div><br /></div><div>Ethan.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-24434985480541265702010-07-10T01:57:00.000-07:002010-07-10T02:30:14.681-07:00I have realized as of late, late being only moments ago in my bathroom, that I must hold no validity in other's opinions. Yes, that may sound bold and irrational; however, there is wisdom to be found within. Being that I am a very susceptible to the judgments of my peers and superiors, I often find myself questioning my worth as an artist and as a human. A kind accolade from one to another is gladly received; haplessly, it brings with it an unfortunate gravity to the inclination of others. My newest goal, with the welcome aid of my latest revelation, is to proceed forward with a deaf ear for sentiment; a blind eye to deductive smirks; and a open heart. A heart that will keep my passion alive, thriving and inextinguishable. The only object standing in the way of me and success is doubt. I am my own maker and destroyer (in an earthly or vocational manner). I will choose and begin my career, with the help of no one other than myself; personal trust, love, and self-worth are my only allies. With passion and drive, I do inaugurate my beginning. <div><br /></div><div>Thank you.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838014084767449921.post-31275329817235726302010-06-17T00:14:00.000-07:002010-06-17T00:37:26.144-07:00The never-ending path..."The best things in life are unexpected, <b>BECAUSE</b> there were no expectations." - Eli Khamarov<div><br /></div><div>My life is filled with so much expectation, that it is often hard to recognize the things life provides for me free of worry. I am never patient, never calm, always waiting. It is time to stop and count my blessings. Thank you for what you have given me.</div>ethanjcrenshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09200582218650986182noreply@blogger.com1