tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77682221910124318482024-03-13T20:16:22.371-04:00sarah reagan auer | 16 bournesarah reagan auer | 16 bourne is a blog I write to share unique ideas, decor, cool crafts, living the new england lifestyle and everything in between.Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-71911489834327117462012-05-20T19:33:00.002-04:002012-05-20T19:33:57.813-04:00Why Didn't I Think of That? Volume 4<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Why Didn't I Think of That? </div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Another round of WDITOT! This one is a no brainier for those koozies. I hate that ring around the bottom that leaves a stain on your shower. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777825678/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/46232333644965867_f5XedHZx_c.jpg" width="537" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/new-uses-for-old-things/new-uses-bathroom/beer-koozie-as-shaving-cream-holder-00000000049963/index.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">realsimple.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">What a great way to make your own box for rings! Just find an old cigar box- I always see them at flea markets and yard sales for pretty cheap. </span></div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777672741/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/264938390549040767_46DC8Vp6_c.jpg" width="579" /> </a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/ring_storage" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">cutoutandkeep.net</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
</div>
<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777632067/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" target="_blank"></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know my husband would love it if I actually did this. Easy with just a rubber band! </span><br />
<div style="color: #76838b; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="float: left; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777342078/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache4.pinterest.com/upload/50665564527440445_VTkTPgqi_c.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/good-things-for-painting" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">marthastewart.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Make your own magnets out of an old map! Love it!</span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/111534528241957510/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinterest.com/upload/183240278558227973_zoJz2Zae_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://lehiwrights.blogspot.com/2011/09/locker-front-magnet-board.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">lehiwrights.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/thelaceyplacey/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Lacey</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Enjoy! </span></span></div>
</div>
<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
</center><center></center><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-76544243967726758212012-05-12T20:34:00.001-04:002012-05-12T20:45:00.295-04:00New Adventure- Nicola's Home!<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I am so excited to be working for Nicola's Home! My last day with Kemp Goldberg was on Tuesday, and started with Nicola's on Wednesday (nothing like jumping right in!). I will be working with Nicola on all aspects of the business, which includes interior design, custom built homes and an amazing shop in the Old Port of Portland as Project Manager/Wearing A lot of Hats role! This is a dream opportunity for me, and I am so excited to be apart of her team! We have a great online shop (check it out <a href="https://shop.nicolas-homes.com/" target="_blank">here</a>) with a lot of new things coming in for summer. I am not sure how this will effect my blogging- but hope you understand if I do not do as many posts as usual for a while. Thanks for you continued support and understanding! </div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Nicola has amazing bedding, and beautiful custom made pillows! Her bedrooms are to die for. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777909808/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="399" src="http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777909808_xHq1sIhM_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="https://shop.nicolas-homes.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">shop.nicolas-homes.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Is this not an amazing alfresco dinner party. All of the pillows and tabletop wear is available at the shop and online! </span></span></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777909804/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="399" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777909804_79mfeXNh_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="https://shop.nicolas-homes.com/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">shop.nicolas-homes.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
We also carry beautiful Maine made wool blankets, hobnail glass candles, Libeco linens, Kerry Cassill linens and robes and much more. Find out about new product and sales on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nicolashomes" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page too! Happy shopping! </div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-47269634356610945332012-05-06T21:37:00.000-04:002012-05-06T21:37:10.587-04:00Diploma + Special Someone = The Perfect Gift<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Need some idea for that upcoming grad in your life? Here are a few ideas that I know I would have LOVED to get from graduating high school or college. To help ease the thought of school loans...surprise a grad with a special gift. </div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Monogram bracelet for that special girl! This will never go out of style. You can order this one from etsy at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95270149/58-in-monogram-side-attached-on-gold" target="_blank">Marinette</a>.</div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/72831718944053017/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://media-cache4.pinterest.com/upload/72831718944053017_JrIWZpwE_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://bit.ly/HghjX7" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">bit.ly</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/overtdairy91/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Jocelyn</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
For a twist on the traditional delicate monogram bracelet, go with a chunky charm bracelet with pearl charm.This one starts at only $39 from <a href="http://www.handpicked.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_20&products_id=3442" target="_blank">Handpicked</a>. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/123849058472768887/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/123849058472768887_2QE2UpAA_c.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.handpicked.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_20&products_id=3442" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">handpicked.net</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/kobie/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Kaitlin</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A wool blanket is something you can have forever. It is a timeless and useful piece which make a great gift. This one is from Eleanor Pritchard who designs the patterns in her London studio and are made in a small Welsh mill by 100% new wool. You can check them out and buy them at </span><a href="https://shop.nicolas-homes.com/shop/essentials/eclectic-bedding/signalpattern-wool-blanket" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Nicola's Homes</a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">. </span><br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777883356/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="385" src="http://media-cache3.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777883356_givBbZrL_c.jpg" width="289" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.eleanorpritchard.com/htm/Blankets201112/BlanketsUSDamson.htm" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">eleanorpritchard.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You cannot go wrong with a nice picture frame. Although most of our photos are stored online, having a favorite photo on your dresser or next to your bed can ease homesickness (it did for me anyways). This <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004APQL9A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=16boursararea-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004APQL9A" target="_blank">Kate Spade frame</a> is classy and simple and will go with any decor. </span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/168392473537402546/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/168392473537402546_5p2OTcwf_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.giggle.com/Kate-Spade-Green-Silver-Plated-Frame/LEN82,default,pd.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">giggle.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/giggle/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">giggle</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know, I know...we never use pencils (or pens for that matter) anymore...but why not?! In class you will still need something to write with (even if it is exchanging numbers!) and why not have the cutest <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005XP8914/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=16boursararea-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005XP8914%20" target="_blank">pencil case</a> in the world. It makes a perfect gift for a high school grad!</span> <br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/7459155602994319/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="537" src="http://media-cache9.pinterest.com/upload/7459155602994319_rNFRpiIs_c.jpg" width="350" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/kate-spade-new-york-becca-pencil-case/3284225?origin=keywordsearch&resultback=4700" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">shop.nordstrom.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/classicactually/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Classic,</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I literally have five of these bags, and the more you use and wash them, the softer and more worn in they look. Add a monogram (several styles and colors) from <a href="http://www.llbean.com/?qs=3009633_pmd_google" target="_blank">LL Bean</a> in good old Maine! </span><br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/273734483571412072/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/273734483571412072_D2S0e78z_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.trufflesnruffles.com/search?updated-max=2012-02-28T23:16:00-07:00&max-results=3&start=21&by-date=false" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">trufflesnruffles.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/hollylorraine89/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Holly</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Need I say more? Could be good for college grads too...from my own experience. You can order them from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KVHS2W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=16boursararea-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000KVHS2W" target="_blank">Amazon</a> for a steal. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/186899453256025847/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache9.pinterest.com/upload/186899453256025847_HbMwxtbu_c.jpg" width="296" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.wanelo.com/product/298440" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">wanelo.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/krumer89/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Kate</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I love love love this iPad case from Anthropologie. The herringbone pattern is one of my favorites. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/9007267974239668/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/9007267974239668_nhmz8CSm_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=22954424&catId=HOME-OFFICE&pushId=HOME-OFFICE&popId=HOME&navCount=78&color=046&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=HOME-OFFICE-SUPPLIES&templateType=subCategory" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">anthropologie.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/simplesong/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">suann</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest </a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Fill a laundry bag with detergent, dryer sheets and other necessities for the recent high school grad heading out into the real world! Urban Outfitters has cute ones!</span><br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/120189883774946798/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache4.pinterest.com/upload/120189883774946798_UuEqtLhb_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pushId=A_NEWARRIVALS&id=20975447&clickid=0004a5f154e9d8aa0ae0d2c237ea0728&navCount=20&parentid=A_NEWARRIVALS&itemsadded=l20975447&preference=NorthAmerica&navAction=jump&cm_mmc=Performics-_-Affiliates-_-VigLink-_-Primary&rollOverMessage;=1%20Drawstring%20Laundry%20Bag&popId=APARTMENT&_requestid=80431&availableOptions=availableOptions" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">urbanoutfitters.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/artnau/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">artnau</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Giving the every so popular cash money!? Spruce it up with a cute smaller wallet or clutch- you can get really great ones from <a href="http://seevivier.com/clutches.htm" target="_blank">Clare Vivier</a> or more budget friendly <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/index.jsp" target="_blank">J Crew</a>. </span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/99994054195937420/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="325" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/99994054195937420_b0wLmADm_c.jpg" width="500" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://seevivier.com/la_pochette.htm" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">seevivier.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/rachelj/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Rachel</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Graduating in '12! How perfect is a <a href="http://www.seabags.com/" target="_blank">Sea Bag </a>with a 12 on it! Comes in tons of colors too. You can match the alma mater or future school! </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTn75Vz4qHydJxtKovzB_ROWO16R7JfXDiWDkx8K0Zt3TmxKNue38dHcUx9dnKxpvYnzIIsQZ6obBifV1XlbQ-p1JuF9rXDvPFbQyBDwhyphenhyphentX19i5Huwtanpq_94fztXu6UU7cvbMpUudo/s1600/12+sea+bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTn75Vz4qHydJxtKovzB_ROWO16R7JfXDiWDkx8K0Zt3TmxKNue38dHcUx9dnKxpvYnzIIsQZ6obBifV1XlbQ-p1JuF9rXDvPFbQyBDwhyphenhyphentX19i5Huwtanpq_94fztXu6UU7cvbMpUudo/s640/12+sea+bag.jpg" width="478" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I hope you find inspiration in some of these ideas. Be sure to share what you are giving <br />as gifts. Happy May! </div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /> </div>
Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-276587903804625052012-05-04T21:22:00.000-04:002012-05-04T21:24:31.875-04:00Mason Mason Mason<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I know mason jars have been 'done'...but I still love them genuinely. I have them in my kitchen as glasses we use for everything. Here are a few great ways to use a few of those mason jars you have kicking around. Side Note: You can get really old mason jars at antique shops (some in a really pretty blues) or buy them new at your local hardware store. I have used them from my sisters bachelorette party favors (it was a southern Rodeo party) to center pieces at a rehearsal dinner. <br />
<br />
Great raspberry cocktail- and the cutest straw to boot. You can get similar paper straws from <a href="http://www.shopsweetlulu.com/" target="_blank">Shop Sweet Lu Lu</a>. <br />
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777521909/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="750" src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/283163895290809826_q1gXkPiz_c.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.acupofmai.com/2012/02/raspberry-beer-cocktail.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">acupofmai.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
</div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><span style="color: black;">You may recall my </span><a href="http://16bourne.blogspot.com/2012/03/sewing-kit-how-to-and-giveaway.html" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">DIY sewing kit</a><span style="color: black;"> made with a mason jar.</span> </span></span><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #444444;"><br /></span></span></div>
</div>
</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777613293/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://media-cache0.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777593419_cxIGtL46_c.jpg" width="478" /></a></span></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://16bourne.blogspot.com/2012/03/sewing-kit-how-to-and-giveaway.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">16bourne.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">My friend Suz over at</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.welltodoyou.com/recipe-salad-in-a-jar/" target="_blank">Well To Do You </a><span style="color: black;">makes great salads in a jar!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div>
</div>
<div style="color: black; line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777874351/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777874351_jQ7x5jYs_c.jpg" width="600" /></a></span></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.welltodoyou.com/recipe-salad-in-a-jar/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">welltodoyou.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/175710822931876833/" target="_blank"></a> <br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Unique take on your kitchen or dining room lights. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/192036371581055300/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="738" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/192036371581055300_GXyJkYgb_c.jpg" width="553" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://goo.gl/W290j" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">goo.gl</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/angelica2323/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Angelica</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Cute way to accessorize your craft closet. </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/53761789271999910/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/53761789271999910_v0fbh0WJ_c.jpg" width="286" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://goo.gl/W290j" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">goo.gl</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/jasmineswanlund/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Germaine</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
And a beautiful table setting at a wedding, this is one of my favorites! </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/30188259971720369/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="600" src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/30188259971720369_E6vDh2es_c.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://www.stylemepretty.com/gallery/photo/293339" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">stylemepretty.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/heitzig2/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Cassie</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">What will you be doing with your mason jars!</span> </span></div>
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>
</div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-63809316690724272992012-04-30T21:32:00.001-04:002012-04-30T21:32:39.671-04:00iPad, working and fun!Wow! A lot has been going on here! I have some exciting news (which deserves a post of its own, and no, no babies!) I have been working up a storm and trying to balance that with blogging, so apologizes for being a little absent lately!! I am excited for my board of directors meeting tomorrow night with Dress for Success of Maine, they are an amazing non profit I look forward to working with! We also got an iPad which I am testing out the blogger app with as I type this! It is OK, I need to learn more about it. We have also been trying to enjoy the weather and yard work. So I hope everyone is enjoying the spring! Don't forget to enter for the Tipsy Skipper clutch giveaway too... Picking tomorrow. More to come soon... Xo Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-34222691259971826072012-04-18T21:48:00.000-04:002012-04-19T22:41:54.253-04:00Getting a Little Tipsy on my Captain Morgan...Clutch!<div style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">I am so excited to introduce (for those who do not already know) Kearsley from <a href="http://tipsyskipper.com/index.asp" target="_blank">Tipsy Skipper</a>! I love this amazing company founded and run by Kearsley, a RISD graduate and fellow lover of all things New England. Living and growing her company in Rhode Island, Kearsley hopes </span><span style="font-size: small;">bold colors and patterns
evoke a sense of refreshing, adventurous and rejuvenating
exploits – like a climb along the rocky New England
coastline or a plunge into Block Island Sound. Kearsley says "many </span><span style="font-size: small;">experiences and creative people have influenced
her work, and owes a debt of thanks to the talented
folks at Vineyard Vines and Lilly Pulitzer who, through
amazing internships, have enhanced my understanding
of commercial design and inspired me to embark on this
fantastic voyage". </span></div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="color: #444444; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<span style="font-size: small;">You will see just how amazing her pieces are. Tipsy Skipper also does custom orders for weddings, sororities and other special events. I have even seen a few clutches monogrammed! </span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVeEg61jwGbeU5Tpq_50MKfkSPeVxToKcFDu1CF3NaFFhmgGSml7O6NgvqbPAkC-bxuyNfK1VaXtylIItsmljRBLInM40_1Y0zfx5fUV1HqB0FdNhaUSW2aGHPD9ZlfsXyYmbzVa1lzE/s1600/key+fob.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiJFfgFE0cnSXTAI-LkLA-5CjMORCQpXESlEhmbES_qbKlidiXAAXYmVG8MrujPnPDpQc0dwpYMS99lIq5cfjkADzw-zdI9hfDjeWBA038h1kyVugB_Eos6YGy0vOFsGAm15DAhW0mTs/s1600/looped+clutch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwiJFfgFE0cnSXTAI-LkLA-5CjMORCQpXESlEhmbES_qbKlidiXAAXYmVG8MrujPnPDpQc0dwpYMS99lIq5cfjkADzw-zdI9hfDjeWBA038h1kyVugB_Eos6YGy0vOFsGAm15DAhW0mTs/s640/looped+clutch.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These flats are my favorite- something about gold and tangerine...love! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG_90yfar_iwmQ6BRW2j7aZtlY1RF9Ke_8xRsHW_akPNWQLWBUMnxaFN8glC0iZixmkc8MQyfyat3afbzRSvkbTcRkf4Pr5QaiXK3PAhcv73WiYSV102akUbVEuMb7vMHgDaP8UUCNN4/s1600/orange+flat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSG_90yfar_iwmQ6BRW2j7aZtlY1RF9Ke_8xRsHW_akPNWQLWBUMnxaFN8glC0iZixmkc8MQyfyat3afbzRSvkbTcRkf4Pr5QaiXK3PAhcv73WiYSV102akUbVEuMb7vMHgDaP8UUCNN4/s640/orange+flat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The Pinch Me pattern in a cute tote! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYbPN4M7gLniWrJ3skZuX6RvqcJ4S8tIyibI5LoqZrU-3rGy1Eurh-ToD-MHz9bR8TnCdMLOCKJCrCmGWml1lHCV0ucHYicDo6NVYb3Fq_hzI2KzH12_bWsvB_dSvQpwNZt7OF2tlebt0/s640/pinch+me+bag.jpg" width="640" /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">How perfect for a wedding! If only I knew about Tipsy <i>last</i> year! </span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEhdTmTq6lvMcYJV4pXJQfBwdOMwcxTZe6ZSyoLLy6f8lvi1E-NCaDdz3pXty2eSyDcgNui8A-6nn_5N2LM0wyyw1qrULI0TpUHILeC0TZOLuqWutDz6hNjuKBd6YLPwFDlkDzbYyV-Y/s1600/wedding.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhEhdTmTq6lvMcYJV4pXJQfBwdOMwcxTZe6ZSyoLLy6f8lvi1E-NCaDdz3pXty2eSyDcgNui8A-6nn_5N2LM0wyyw1qrULI0TpUHILeC0TZOLuqWutDz6hNjuKBd6YLPwFDlkDzbYyV-Y/s640/wedding.jpeg" width="640" /></a><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
All Tipsy Skipper pieces are made in the USA!</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmcON4rgayKPKDpKwHbtw6zEGzSKyfa_jLtAx1Dd0GNAaT6OG0DZ3H5PkztwMCQco9H_yZBUWISQJwZqqAa16z15Dtc3qH1-YkebwwEGsCPFZwPOUq_RiOrteX6-SvIldA2s6Qf4YxEU/s1600/flats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZmcON4rgayKPKDpKwHbtw6zEGzSKyfa_jLtAx1Dd0GNAaT6OG0DZ3H5PkztwMCQco9H_yZBUWISQJwZqqAa16z15Dtc3qH1-YkebwwEGsCPFZwPOUq_RiOrteX6-SvIldA2s6Qf4YxEU/s640/flats.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmAWACjBTFp4EptK7BgKsKMMheoZOiE_DMtnWstk17SIQ7YSIs9Ifjxo4_LTWZj2Tn-tyzBUxfoPXKX_sJxfOT7XPeluUtGTiBQ8raGZrvhhyvGkfS1Tx1r17TW4L-y6iMO-WW05rZLA/s1600/flats.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a> <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrXlfHH65M1BsDB0Is35SoB43mEkjqvn0SzMjii74d_6bgu2A2X2PPEIGbjnQLYVafz_2BEUa8AxgDrmwTeFVkKDN1fIFi0k0J2HoEMjkhyphenhyphenYbbKTJSgIjEcuBGcsATNqgg72dRrIfdis/s1600/pink+flat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJrXlfHH65M1BsDB0Is35SoB43mEkjqvn0SzMjii74d_6bgu2A2X2PPEIGbjnQLYVafz_2BEUa8AxgDrmwTeFVkKDN1fIFi0k0J2HoEMjkhyphenhyphenYbbKTJSgIjEcuBGcsATNqgg72dRrIfdis/s640/pink+flat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Really cute flips too- perfect for the beach!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpbD9RnS3Td0NtJQRGzGPpoLbrLhkEXX8oqwFnRvHVvW2elaucRzec56WtvOA4hVnq0aictlGiZzch5nRv7G-O-kwxL7r6w53MJKiYzeXSP9g8RRljO18P6RtkGmWLwMC2w40Nplqygus/s640/thats+a+croc+in+aqua.jpg" width="488" /> </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
Kearsley with a cute Captain Morgan clutch (she is a descendant- after all!)</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPxkVbaPoiKoYCCO4bRK-7luNtx9cTz-lzrbRn7oJv0ofJun0mWbaioqrwZfI_Ehgqz_7rHdukLHPOt9PIGN52L-uwXZ8EwflYeSMPjnWZSZO9Q9pM3c1obOqB2xnKhHkrQ7bcQsm_Bo/s1600/kearsley.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPxkVbaPoiKoYCCO4bRK-7luNtx9cTz-lzrbRn7oJv0ofJun0mWbaioqrwZfI_Ehgqz_7rHdukLHPOt9PIGN52L-uwXZ8EwflYeSMPjnWZSZO9Q9pM3c1obOqB2xnKhHkrQ7bcQsm_Bo/s640/kearsley.jpg" width="338" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I am so excited to let you know that Tipsy Skipper is doing a giveaway to a lucky blog reader! You can win this adorable Petal to the Metal clutch with mint ribbon! I absolutely LOVE this clutch, and it can be so versatile. </span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh557r5mSyknETjlRPJ5mzFHxcJhmNDsCBer_iws10L4GuPs3wEsAWxbHwSLSNOOcoZ9lIWzTQaJzSvX8XSEJVN1XiLum0SBIMAOGsYlKJnVomr053GfZPtjnkzDuo_dSopKzR3taCMDjU/s1600/college.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharIb6Cz-hEIuG7i28453dOLjDyX3qAf1lkjPfN93zabL4uQAc3lp6OWEvxXnq3w721X9aUgQJCFGajoqIMIYQeit5JK49yahyYGA9-JEe9olwagAalQiIhxg5UYc08UfbJLeJF3titv8/s640/Petal+to+the+Metal.jpg" width="640" /></div>
<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
<div style="position: relative;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Here is what I would pair this clutch with- for vacation or a wedding! </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/tipsy_skipper_outfit/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47432157"><img alt="Tipsy Skipper Outfit" border="0" height="640" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/47432157/id/JUV0uKwLRsSf4APAVmlypQ/size/y.jpg" title="Tipsy Skipper Outfit" width="640" /></a></div>
</div>
</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/tipsy_skipper_outfit/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47432157">Tipsy Skipper Outfit</a> by <a href="http://sarahreaganauer.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste">sarahreaganauer</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/glamorous_dresses/shop?query=glamorous+dresses">glamorous dresses</a></small></div>
<div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;">
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52148030" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52148030.jpg" title="Glamorous dress" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=53727840" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/53727840.jpg" title="Lilly Pulitzer platform wedge shoes" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52085326" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52085326.jpg" title="Old navy shoes" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50214359" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50214359.jpg" title="Metal jewelry" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=53594382" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/53594382.jpg" title="Beach hat" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52902937" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52902937.jpg" title="Ray-Ban aviator shades" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=51961542" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/51961542.jpg" title="Yves Saint Laurent lip makeup" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=46658498" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/46658498.jpg" title="Essie sparkly nail polish" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=55258265" rel="nofollow"><img height="50" hspace="4" src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/55258265.jpg" title="tipsy skipper - shop petal to metal clutch" vspace="4" width="50" /></a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Sooo...I know you want to win this amazing clutch! To enter to win:</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
- Please 'like' <a href="http://www.facebook.com/16Bournesarahreaganauer" target="_blank">16 Bourne</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tipsyskipper?ref=ts" target="_blank">Tipsy Skipper</a> Facebook pages</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
- Please follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/sarahreaganauer" target="_blank">@sarahreaganauer</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/Tipsy_Skipper" target="_blank">@Tipsy_Skipper</a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
- And leave me a comment letting me know you already follow- or have followed us! </div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
If you would like another entry to win, please:</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
- Tweet about this giveaway- and leave me a comment letting me know that you did</div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">- Share on Facebook about this giveaway and how much you love us ;-) - and leave me a comment letting me know you did! </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I will pick the winner on Tuesday, May 1st! Good luck!!</span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com52tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-81010138848475684882012-04-17T20:13:00.000-04:002012-04-17T20:13:09.370-04:00Basics + Prints + Budget = Sarah's Spring Must Haves<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Now that it is OFFICIALLY spring, it is time to get some basics (that don't break the bank) to match with you splurges! Here are a few I have from Old Navy (if you pick through, you can get some great things there). They always have coupons and discounts too...so be sure to always 'Google/Bing' Old Navy coupons before you head out to shop. Enjoy!</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have this top, have worn it twice with jeans and gold flats...would be really cute with white jeans too (after Memorial Day!)</span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777794664/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777794664_vPqvUZRr_c.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=72087" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have this top on now, as I type this. Perfect for after work, throwing on with black calf length stretch pants and the gold flips at the end of this post! Side note: it is quarter length sleeve- although hard to tell in picture. </span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777794653/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://media-cache1.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777794653_emfkZNe6_c.jpg" width="260" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72262&vid=1&pid=897881" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I have this tank, so cute with a white cardigan and jeans with gold flips! </div>
<br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777794648/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://media-cache3.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777794648_W2KbQCue_c.jpg" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72256&vid=1&pid=898013&scid=898013012" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This is cute, again, with jeans or white jeans and teal accents. I love the muted tomato reds and corals with teal! </span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777794670/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://media-cache3.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777794670_k6LncTm5_c.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=72087" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I literally have 6 pairs of these flips (from J Crew and Old Navy). Good basic colors are a must, like shiny black, gold, silver and grey. I will not lie, J Crew hold up much better, but if you want a cheap-o pair for around town, you cannot beat this price. I got mine for $9 with coupon. </span><br />
<div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777794675/" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="270" src="http://media-cache3.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777794675_PCaVh61N_c.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>
<div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">
<div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">
Source: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=55147" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">oldnavy.gap.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div>
<br /></div>
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So there are some fun basics that will afford you to save up for some favorite must haves. All go with jeans, white pants, and neutral colored skirts! </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-12898815119571645972012-04-15T19:48:00.000-04:002012-04-15T19:48:24.504-04:00Yet Another Way to Use Spray Paint- Spring Planters!<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After doing everything we could think of besides yard work, including purchasing an iPad and a sewing machine (guess whose is whose) we had to do some yard and housework today. Once we get started, we are fine with it- in fact I would dare to say we sometimes <i>enjoy</i> it. One quick project you can do for under $20 (depending on materials) is Grecian style urn planters. <a href="http://lawn-and-garden.hardwarestore.com/80-517-plant-pots-plastic/grecian-style-urn-planter-671573.aspx" target="_blank">Aubuchon Hardware</a> and Rite Aid actually have plastic urn's for under $7 a piece, I got two. They only had them in a faux concrete/cement ivory and I really like black accents for my house since my front doors are black. So just by using a few coats of <a href="http://www.krylon.com/" target="_blank">Krylon</a> black glossy spray paint, you can easily have an totally different look! </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKBJADT11ALGGy8FHpFdKhnDHCA8VIAz2X_wx6BkCmdLiyyOCRHI7w9yofC_8CU54NujxuwvS8Wme50emvKY7TSNuXOSKUdYjlCHdmrypL4awHwUwOw1B3Bq4HBKM8rFC2Xg03eIw7Wk/s1600/photo(34).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKBJADT11ALGGy8FHpFdKhnDHCA8VIAz2X_wx6BkCmdLiyyOCRHI7w9yofC_8CU54NujxuwvS8Wme50emvKY7TSNuXOSKUdYjlCHdmrypL4awHwUwOw1B3Bq4HBKM8rFC2Xg03eIw7Wk/s640/photo(34).JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I use cardboard to spray paint on- trust me, it takes about 4-5 times cutting the lawn before your leftover paint goes away. </span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVe4rr9Cwe5P2Km-X6x21KP9qu_wD5dnq5odMnOrJOHw8HokDAn3if_nwOGA8p2Cjqy8Yt5BUhXrWpDIzcn5nYuC83aP6kJY1B2g9PyTJiATmOSR734fMGRpskQ5RriTug0CYUqYvx6c/s1600/photo(40).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUVe4rr9Cwe5P2Km-X6x21KP9qu_wD5dnq5odMnOrJOHw8HokDAn3if_nwOGA8p2Cjqy8Yt5BUhXrWpDIzcn5nYuC83aP6kJY1B2g9PyTJiATmOSR734fMGRpskQ5RriTug0CYUqYvx6c/s640/photo(40).JPG" width="478" /></a> </div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br />
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Few coats and some sunshine, they are good to go in an hour or so. I don't do the inside since it will be full of soil and plants. </div>
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithjIE6krKRo9z_QcpcN41TXnGStdMTUuPNWAxcd_p3SyOrlX_42LPTTspoybNSEwkCYezrKAtKZ3xN5xLDXMffaS62mhJoPjUIqtwYHjQU4rK5_oxuJety69PFy41oUiR2_R4KuQf5wY/s1600/photo(39).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithjIE6krKRo9z_QcpcN41TXnGStdMTUuPNWAxcd_p3SyOrlX_42LPTTspoybNSEwkCYezrKAtKZ3xN5xLDXMffaS62mhJoPjUIqtwYHjQU4rK5_oxuJety69PFy41oUiR2_R4KuQf5wY/s640/photo(39).JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM2wN4Rx33RL9HpZ62PlRIh1-BViFWYi-WVyMj-wRjHXSOIF2N9LvqFuI8lrU8YsqT94YHJ9KF28FFZYNkBCZcRmnZfUOy2TjX2aa4woF-SEqHm9nIMUqbKBakHG8Jf3wWi-MelJMhCAo/s1600/photo(35).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And with a little <a href="http://www.picnik.com/" target="_blank">Picnik</a> (bummed to see it go this week) here are the two with some newly planted flowers and herbs. (Don't judge my stoop and how badly it needs some paint).</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHoJlr2DIJ0uJZaeMAXVy2VPoZTUr0CVbVN9ku2TVk8qqEr_mKNdp3uuM6ZVUCLwBwHikZviyEJPWXFXuL1fDgNqLg-ioz7uXIjPjy2KKNp3iIuuYYlp-3ieVN5RPEzCC7qKZ9Ww15UA/s1600/door.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdHoJlr2DIJ0uJZaeMAXVy2VPoZTUr0CVbVN9ku2TVk8qqEr_mKNdp3uuM6ZVUCLwBwHikZviyEJPWXFXuL1fDgNqLg-ioz7uXIjPjy2KKNp3iIuuYYlp-3ieVN5RPEzCC7qKZ9Ww15UA/s640/door.jpg" width="438" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I planted lavender, pansies, lemon thyme, chives and even a little piece of my hosta from the garden. I have seen on Pinterest some doing this, so I figured I would give it a try. It very well could take over the entire urn, we will see! </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sWSAFpZqS9bg15xzbbvIa0cD97mY6ggLNlK6Kf_0JFJa_sGsgwaR-w7SScCauSj4F8iz8GZrN_MBoCfBH2c8UjVKhpIWivLIJtNA2boXVbgSnOP8IR_N7xxUvB9__4WsEK8KLNfuxxY/s1600/pot2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sWSAFpZqS9bg15xzbbvIa0cD97mY6ggLNlK6Kf_0JFJa_sGsgwaR-w7SScCauSj4F8iz8GZrN_MBoCfBH2c8UjVKhpIWivLIJtNA2boXVbgSnOP8IR_N7xxUvB9__4WsEK8KLNfuxxY/s640/pot2.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjp87W2TwfLMCvAlDHsPHh0eR3U86qqwGaYh7anSmNNOFPlpMcAs6wlZIkZw9svPMSjZjw2pFj0hYBpon9hzkik8r91dBPnYNUSuVxe564dVIEglOPV8p0SP6KSaoM1ib-gMAWv8RMjo/s1600/updatedpot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVjp87W2TwfLMCvAlDHsPHh0eR3U86qqwGaYh7anSmNNOFPlpMcAs6wlZIkZw9svPMSjZjw2pFj0hYBpon9hzkik8r91dBPnYNUSuVxe564dVIEglOPV8p0SP6KSaoM1ib-gMAWv8RMjo/s640/updatedpot.jpg" width="498" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXbwYAFgafFv6x-XV4ypjWIpmh4O4GJfc_YkITfLCk-zSkmTfXCHZkkQ1f0Bw6mGDXqgN7klMZ5Oq1N4R4agc_aEe8K3T6Zr0D11TKMGFgWcsH7ihVWepkgGJNTYeVLpAD68OmyS3upIk/s1600/photo(38).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">So even if you don't have a green thumb, these are pretty easy. Keep in mind, a few weeks after you fill your planters, they really start to fill in and look really nice and lush. These will look a lot different after some more sun and rain. Happy Spring! </span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEithjIE6krKRo9z_QcpcN41TXnGStdMTUuPNWAxcd_p3SyOrlX_42LPTTspoybNSEwkCYezrKAtKZ3xN5xLDXMffaS62mhJoPjUIqtwYHjQU4rK5_oxuJety69PFy41oUiR2_R4KuQf5wY/s1600/photo(39).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-68850934318213481092012-04-10T21:37:00.000-04:002012-04-10T21:41:32.799-04:00A look into Flea-for-All | Portland, Maine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Ahhh the smell of spring. New beginnings, boots put away, windows being washed, and making room in your home for new things (well, for me anyways!) What perfect timing for <a href="http://portlandfleaforall.com/" target="_blank">Flea-for-All</a> in my beloved Portland, Maine! Nathaniel and Erin started working on this idea over two years ago, and with a lot of hard work, planning, and meetings with the City of Portland- they are opening their doors on Saturday, April 14th to the public!</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I had an informal chat with them today in the new space (formerly Asia West on Kennebec) to get a little more insight on what the new Flea-for-All is all about! While touring the amazing three floors (two will be used for the market) of the old building that exudes character I learned that Nathaniel and Erin had a vision for a flea market that was a hybrid of crafts, handmade goods, vintage, antiques and one of a kinds you can only find at a flea market. Although juried, they have a low key process and want to ensure the variety and mix works for the market. Inspiration form <a href="http://www.brooklynflea.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Flea </a>and <a href="http://www.sowaopenmarket.com/" target="_blank">SoWa</a> in Boston encouraged the duo to start a similar idea in Portland. Years ago there was the Expo market in Portland, but since that has been closed (we think maybe 2004-ish) there has been a gap in the community for artist, crafters, antiquers, jewelry makers and the like to come together and sell their goods. They admit many of the vendors look at these types of markets as a 'stepping stone' for possibly a shop of their own, but like to take it slow, and get their feet wet before jumping into their own place. </div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I was amazed at the space and size of the venue (I had been there when it was Asia West, but there is something about huge rooms with hard wood floors, beams and exposed brick that looks so nice). There are lots of possibilities for what Flea-for-All will become over the next few weeks and months (possibly food vendors in the future) and I know I am excited and cheering them on all the way! </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3N4-SXXcgZTtn4FxYYQPjfZQSnzwGEyNnkbIoG6rlBd0G6A_8WgMz6QVcUFSYpw4cpen2s97ztDlmmQk18FA6JzHAJQj5EgVLF-v02kMZ1J_pl7xXd779j1nrfbX3eeaLr__H9RGEFEU/s1600/Lucielles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3N4-SXXcgZTtn4FxYYQPjfZQSnzwGEyNnkbIoG6rlBd0G6A_8WgMz6QVcUFSYpw4cpen2s97ztDlmmQk18FA6JzHAJQj5EgVLF-v02kMZ1J_pl7xXd779j1nrfbX3eeaLr__H9RGEFEU/s640/Lucielles.jpg" width="464" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of Lucilles </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A taste of some vendors at Flea-for-All include </span><a href="http://shoplucilles.blogspot.com/" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;" target="_blank">Lucilles </a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">which specializes in vintage, retro and handmade. I loved the amazing vintage fans! </span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Below: quick shot of a few items getting ready for opening day. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQO7C6GITOJ7kf2Lth8901JHoFztajtLyhOubNKmfxh_fsLz_ZvIyxhQGYzrOhPz2o-5hfd5U7QpvQhdOefr9iCORHIbct44FaG8OvmcBsoDM0xlbgs5fuf5QZchOZf-9PrptJjJOTu-8/s1600/IMG_0809.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQO7C6GITOJ7kf2Lth8901JHoFztajtLyhOubNKmfxh_fsLz_ZvIyxhQGYzrOhPz2o-5hfd5U7QpvQhdOefr9iCORHIbct44FaG8OvmcBsoDM0xlbgs5fuf5QZchOZf-9PrptJjJOTu-8/s640/IMG_0809.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Erin and Nathaniel will also be representing their own vintage finds at Clever Chickadee. Below is an amazing chair from their collection. </span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5Gvp3Pwu4A4kmuRSnUXTJgbB7fYKcMvaHqK7JdIXS4ZHQXhdVTEUKfu5sVyPfGEtU_jq8wFzquLRSQ0U9ld6DbU_X0oyT6n-fUgnMn4VaqHY9C99yccbEPrINA9RSlYFKpnBsfcjpEw/s1600/chickadee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi5Gvp3Pwu4A4kmuRSnUXTJgbB7fYKcMvaHqK7JdIXS4ZHQXhdVTEUKfu5sVyPfGEtU_jq8wFzquLRSQ0U9ld6DbU_X0oyT6n-fUgnMn4VaqHY9C99yccbEPrINA9RSlYFKpnBsfcjpEw/s640/chickadee.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Photo: Courtesy of Clever Chickadee </span></span><br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;"> Shot of the space before the hustle and bustle on Saturday!</span></span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqNIJCMLAFPb2Cu1jcmJigmAKrhrfAn1_DGfHvXPmZuUMJkL226o8DfZbjFCb1-urpygrRsP4k77i3qrmcv7O2bC00cwbTDwjaBJjCSVbaYxVxD9wamGreVW5GTOYgeQpujI9tdmktPs/s1600/IMG_0801.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFqNIJCMLAFPb2Cu1jcmJigmAKrhrfAn1_DGfHvXPmZuUMJkL226o8DfZbjFCb1-urpygrRsP4k77i3qrmcv7O2bC00cwbTDwjaBJjCSVbaYxVxD9wamGreVW5GTOYgeQpujI9tdmktPs/s640/IMG_0801.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">Nathaniel and Erin while showing me around the amazing space. </span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaHNASG0YPs36sZkrTinbl-tq3JSMGS1Lw6QZx4wttHMjlWKV1fm5Jb8_uzKrbLqn2EqxHFqCS04ocAloxvmhTo3AJdVc3doOOFCSUm1r0SzTM3QHi-nFB280fbkJLZ3XW-T5MwelMwE/s1600/IMG_0804.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaHNASG0YPs36sZkrTinbl-tq3JSMGS1Lw6QZx4wttHMjlWKV1fm5Jb8_uzKrbLqn2EqxHFqCS04ocAloxvmhTo3AJdVc3doOOFCSUm1r0SzTM3QHi-nFB280fbkJLZ3XW-T5MwelMwE/s640/IMG_0804.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Really great calendar made out of old CDs with chalkboard paint by Erin! </span></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmf8m8rS81n_ZB3rDZjtVXruljDDt0GLXNKgwGUDrKpoYGqBLyHl3UxtaHwNbmK4uDjQcIHCQvWy_sQBJJGLGuCAz3QzwHzweyYXxRWWDHUnPA2iEUZSem5O7BtNVXD_k21z_xWoNCcU/s1600/IMG_0811.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjmf8m8rS81n_ZB3rDZjtVXruljDDt0GLXNKgwGUDrKpoYGqBLyHl3UxtaHwNbmK4uDjQcIHCQvWy_sQBJJGLGuCAz3QzwHzweyYXxRWWDHUnPA2iEUZSem5O7BtNVXD_k21z_xWoNCcU/s640/IMG_0811.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wPapNnDOFD_u1856WFREVcbl_eWFyPkAfIhxR3SxVbnZSNZDtFeOwP7nqzwMchhXFz_khLi_QIZHvHKtxj3OpH-2TjOdjEalKX2jydToGiit5kAPVoLSRfc2MywZkrOZRsVwuo78_jg/s1600/IMG_0813.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wPapNnDOFD_u1856WFREVcbl_eWFyPkAfIhxR3SxVbnZSNZDtFeOwP7nqzwMchhXFz_khLi_QIZHvHKtxj3OpH-2TjOdjEalKX2jydToGiit5kAPVoLSRfc2MywZkrOZRsVwuo78_jg/s640/IMG_0813.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And if you know me, I love this little stool. Might have to go back for that on Saturday ;) </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRisJ_FOntBYQmbc-ILf1vTvRM_MRZHaJAwG6DpJG9DkLcuXcc-AHEMgfKl313XPR51y9RVzectwkjQmfClt55bMd30aabKf7m7aDIEAdmNbQzf6mz9F_c-H2NQbSwSuqpoGSVldPoHUM/s1600/IMG_0816.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRisJ_FOntBYQmbc-ILf1vTvRM_MRZHaJAwG6DpJG9DkLcuXcc-AHEMgfKl313XPR51y9RVzectwkjQmfClt55bMd30aabKf7m7aDIEAdmNbQzf6mz9F_c-H2NQbSwSuqpoGSVldPoHUM/s640/IMG_0816.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: small;">I am totally obsessed with this lamp shade! Look at the great knob on the top. You can find these at the market- be sure to visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/REGOLLC" target="_blank">Re Go</a>. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC7MVWA7LaVQKZwZbGVwnHvLOwOPaoIh4bj95gqu2sX8wRzxeft93OSSt6fZdjN9naN_vM9Q5RU6oEST_-Tj05xr4dUSf2-X0nL4oL1anEqUKQ06L8UFzwqAP_5eCmRZk8fVwU50M7fA/s1600/IMG_04721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwC7MVWA7LaVQKZwZbGVwnHvLOwOPaoIh4bj95gqu2sX8wRzxeft93OSSt6fZdjN9naN_vM9Q5RU6oEST_-Tj05xr4dUSf2-X0nL4oL1anEqUKQ06L8UFzwqAP_5eCmRZk8fVwU50M7fA/s640/IMG_04721.jpg" width="610" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Photo courtesy of Re Go</span><br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;">And this amazing typewriter from Jack's Sprats! </span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwxXiDpWhAG-EEGjsJxcWulTGGMF1Nwsnrfj_G4b4DSMedUxu61BkBlyVBOLpIn32aKDX3ZjSVqwR1ezIsRGqbbgTnstDoaR5G-jbKGc8qvgGzXNey80NYrkL1IAvrh-3Khgo0_4fIR4/s1600/jack+sprats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOwxXiDpWhAG-EEGjsJxcWulTGGMF1Nwsnrfj_G4b4DSMedUxu61BkBlyVBOLpIn32aKDX3ZjSVqwR1ezIsRGqbbgTnstDoaR5G-jbKGc8qvgGzXNey80NYrkL1IAvrh-3Khgo0_4fIR4/s640/jack+sprats.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Photo courtesy of Jack's Sprats </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> </span>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd96xsgTBxBahM3DLQuV9zQmi-3F85rYxrL2GKQqWhVOhC6ZZUlQizl-y7xt104fw03FwBbeJ0tMApXjGI-_t6oujScBW3fYt2OU68K1MetLQtE3DIdoEcolk5ucdhmdP1N0srwH3gzmA/s1600/PFFA_414-horizontal_web-533x345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a>
<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd96xsgTBxBahM3DLQuV9zQmi-3F85rYxrL2GKQqWhVOhC6ZZUlQizl-y7xt104fw03FwBbeJ0tMApXjGI-_t6oujScBW3fYt2OU68K1MetLQtE3DIdoEcolk5ucdhmdP1N0srwH3gzmA/s1600/PFFA_414-horizontal_web-533x345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd96xsgTBxBahM3DLQuV9zQmi-3F85rYxrL2GKQqWhVOhC6ZZUlQizl-y7xt104fw03FwBbeJ0tMApXjGI-_t6oujScBW3fYt2OU68K1MetLQtE3DIdoEcolk5ucdhmdP1N0srwH3gzmA/s640/PFFA_414-horizontal_web-533x345.jpg" width="640" /></a>
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">There is ample parking in a leased lot across the street and in front of the building. </span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSL6Dzv-k0dS8eN10L6HxFBmYzeWlndrVX_ESNpn110Y3bKV-9SBYCTUGndvul6ZRvV8xCL5daHcZ6Mtp-wEyxncgguqHEU9QSjuZ1bR49FjwpNGQrVpofgX4kipXI2qZQx1-QoW5bepY/s1600/IMG_0819.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSL6Dzv-k0dS8eN10L6HxFBmYzeWlndrVX_ESNpn110Y3bKV-9SBYCTUGndvul6ZRvV8xCL5daHcZ6Mtp-wEyxncgguqHEU9QSjuZ1bR49FjwpNGQrVpofgX4kipXI2qZQx1-QoW5bepY/s640/IMG_0819.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
Doors will be opening on Saturday, April 14th from 10AM- 5PM with no admission.</div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5f23q9eNOwdRSQuHLqFX1k8pu3wRWAW3zHcP4zBCMeZi3KG8DlsNrD3f3FSAUR4WZ2UhLUtZ5EwUU_spxuRvo9-2-EhUMV1egCGhbFMcLmq1sqxN8MC_vKC5Xeo1tdytmenkhFudemcY/s1600/IMG_0821.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5f23q9eNOwdRSQuHLqFX1k8pu3wRWAW3zHcP4zBCMeZi3KG8DlsNrD3f3FSAUR4WZ2UhLUtZ5EwUU_spxuRvo9-2-EhUMV1egCGhbFMcLmq1sqxN8MC_vKC5Xeo1tdytmenkhFudemcY/s640/IMG_0821.JPG" width="640" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;">
I hope you check it out- and if you cannot this weekend, don't worry- they will be open year round! Best of luck and congratulations Erin and Nathaniel!! So excited and cannot wait to check it out! </div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-51677637916931967242012-04-09T20:43:00.001-04:002012-04-09T20:51:33.569-04:00April Showers bring... New Closets!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I am so excited to have been featured on Mainely Mara's Spring 2012 Style Selection of her blog! You can check out the full reveal of the closet<a href="http://mainelymara.com/fashion/extreme-closet-makeover/" target="_blank"> here</a>. She offers some of the best deals on all of the must haves in Portland, Maine from fashion to spa and beauty! I highly recommend you check out her blog and <a href="http://mainelymara.com/" target="_blank">sign up for her daily deals</a>! I wanted to do a quick re-cap of the master closet Matt and I did...after a lot of back and forth, we settled on this! Enjoy</div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
This photo is <i>so</i> before, this was taken during the inspection of the house before we even bought it!</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQS6KtfJsGtXdYnD0U49KzOgN65Svf685vo0QvN-TOotcrD_VNqyq4uH2vn-eYm8TddmB5fhqnuvzoDvKG-trDlcHBdfowWqVpEJvDoFYK9xstKSxXqfSUwPlSglzAtlHgNyQpxAyqB4/s1600/16140_314034640388_562640388_9748651_4905004_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsQS6KtfJsGtXdYnD0U49KzOgN65Svf685vo0QvN-TOotcrD_VNqyq4uH2vn-eYm8TddmB5fhqnuvzoDvKG-trDlcHBdfowWqVpEJvDoFYK9xstKSxXqfSUwPlSglzAtlHgNyQpxAyqB4/s400/16140_314034640388_562640388_9748651_4905004_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After a little elbow grease, Matt ripped out all the rods and patched up the walls. </span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVueUlc2st7d0syT-qYc9_qSbIT8zrAZAvlESBi2_JmSAyAhHuoTUj0n0bXeqgviYJD1E_rIsrSPGtpfsjU5CYdMKu1A9RYi82273AazA5_oHTMwkkpOh4ELteETPz7hyphenhyphenem4bgJGU-bk/s1600/DSC03659.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVueUlc2st7d0syT-qYc9_qSbIT8zrAZAvlESBi2_JmSAyAhHuoTUj0n0bXeqgviYJD1E_rIsrSPGtpfsjU5CYdMKu1A9RYi82273AazA5_oHTMwkkpOh4ELteETPz7hyphenhyphenem4bgJGU-bk/s640/DSC03659.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">And we are getting there...</span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwWWQfIiXc9oFSi52cLpCSAQ6RkDcNVYs1NifGGi2ybvtcDumX_HlhUXhJGnD3t_7Q4vspkWWyGB1puKgsvZH92yk7Je2O3SvZuoMnXVSNHDUvzGRgr-1RgfJyU2X1WeNugiVB-4iMPU/s1600/IMG_0251.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwWWQfIiXc9oFSi52cLpCSAQ6RkDcNVYs1NifGGi2ybvtcDumX_HlhUXhJGnD3t_7Q4vspkWWyGB1puKgsvZH92yk7Je2O3SvZuoMnXVSNHDUvzGRgr-1RgfJyU2X1WeNugiVB-4iMPU/s640/IMG_0251.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
Still getting there! We decided to do a built-in bench at the end to make it kind of like a room, since it has a window in it. It is a great place to put your shoes on! </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlZMjGgd3hR0Dt9b6DlOpPDU_G3xLUTYlWUlYbrB6LKax2D-6_seIWseKOnWVcDpgBR0HPkdmnUwAX2Ez1vVKV7ssHcpLXSfwVVv_HTMS6kNqmqRrazJeIRaXh6p8HcY75ZQPZhbiwsA/s1600/IMG_0254.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPlZMjGgd3hR0Dt9b6DlOpPDU_G3xLUTYlWUlYbrB6LKax2D-6_seIWseKOnWVcDpgBR0HPkdmnUwAX2Ez1vVKV7ssHcpLXSfwVVv_HTMS6kNqmqRrazJeIRaXh6p8HcY75ZQPZhbiwsA/s640/IMG_0254.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
I have a million scarfs and pashminas- so I came up with this handy dandy little contraption (with a little Pinterest inspiration).</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIe6CFa9Y-ZJAl8UzcfhGXmcO7B0IU8UUPXB-r2rQd5xRGODxmOYQYmk6w-JoBrgtIUILeW-5EqaMt-LGBH_dZ5HqpfeXZx7IGVUnRZEzmogWy1rQ4tQ3kBmHw6zMLmB8Uqtf9-WurB8/s1600/IMG_1151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIe6CFa9Y-ZJAl8UzcfhGXmcO7B0IU8UUPXB-r2rQd5xRGODxmOYQYmk6w-JoBrgtIUILeW-5EqaMt-LGBH_dZ5HqpfeXZx7IGVUnRZEzmogWy1rQ4tQ3kBmHw6zMLmB8Uqtf9-WurB8/s640/IMG_1151.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKCN4V3VS2oOQgQLoYzZpKkz7OOIX8bYVEdx1uw8ciwBacGovNrHP19fd8hDgPFUSVPAOjpW3sIVr2xq4BGjAkafAOnkkS4U5Q5Ez8e7COQfUC9J4GQLEM2ez2OAGACReuu4LlU8klSM/s1600/IMG_1153.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicKCN4V3VS2oOQgQLoYzZpKkz7OOIX8bYVEdx1uw8ciwBacGovNrHP19fd8hDgPFUSVPAOjpW3sIVr2xq4BGjAkafAOnkkS4U5Q5Ez8e7COQfUC9J4GQLEM2ez2OAGACReuu4LlU8klSM/s640/IMG_1153.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
And the finished product! I had the bench cushion custom made with fabric I got for a steal at under $3.00 a yard! I made the curtain to match, and found a few accessories around the house. </div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz66PZ-wNo3OJzD8Lr32O1eyA5g11-FxYxNQZtaOyKzWInzA6gZNoV6a7LrVf0ncWk42yeeomwCBcexT0FLJyrWAdofXpNllW1EzQBQcHm2BL-xKFPXliJ71QIIY8yWDtkV9LQnMebLkQ/s1600/IMG_1158.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz66PZ-wNo3OJzD8Lr32O1eyA5g11-FxYxNQZtaOyKzWInzA6gZNoV6a7LrVf0ncWk42yeeomwCBcexT0FLJyrWAdofXpNllW1EzQBQcHm2BL-xKFPXliJ71QIIY8yWDtkV9LQnMebLkQ/s640/IMG_1158.JPG" width="478" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I hope you enjoyed the total closet renovation! I am so glad we did it- it makes putting my clothes away not so unbearable! Thanks again <a href="http://mainelymara.com/" target="_blank">Mara</a> for featuring it on your blog! I greatly appreciate it. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
<img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-15486040511009732502012-04-05T16:40:00.005-04:002012-04-05T16:53:45.460-04:00That's Just Swell...Caroline!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">One of my new favorite online shops is Swell Caroline out of Atlanta! They have the best assortment of jewelry and Scout bags. So if you are looking to add to your collection for the summer, I highly recommend checking out </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/">Swell Caroline</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">! Here are a few of my favorites, I have both monogrammed (remember my love for it <a href="http://16bourne.blogspot.com/2012/01/monograms-need-i-say-more.html">here</a>) necklaces on my 'must have list'! </span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">These are really cute rings. I love the stacked look!</span><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733783/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache9.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777733783_hWdc7lGn_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/jewelry/rings/rainbow-stackable-rings.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733781/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777733781_YQf0dCWh_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/jewelry/necklace/enamel-seahorse-necklace.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">LOVE these!</span><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733779/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache8.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777733779_cwWPHMqz_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/jewelry/earrings/hunter-earrings-three-color-options.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733775/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache4.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777733775_MrIoCb45_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/moon-lola-monograms/cutout-monogram-necklace-sterling-or-gold-filled.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733773/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/278308451942821384_HeV1vZRN_c.jpg" border="0" height="600" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/candy-necklace-collection-six-color-options.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777737446/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache2.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777737446_BOzFVhII_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/scoutbybungalowbags/crown-jewels-pouch-five-color-options-2.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I can picture Brooke and Judi in these :) </span><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777733778/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777733778_i6fXowvs_c.jpg" border="0" height="397" width="600" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.swellcaroline.com/jewelry/earrings/lobster-earrings.html">swellcaroline.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><center><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Enjoy, and let me know what you end up buying :) </span><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div></center>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-39834901072114728062012-03-27T20:39:00.005-04:002012-04-02T12:43:49.550-04:00Spring Shopping | Devon Baer<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was so excited to find this amazing designer Devon Baer out of NY- and cannot tell you how much I love everything! I love the color pallets and use of patterns. And now that it is officially spring- it is time to switch over your closet and add a few new items. I know one of her tunic dresses is high on my list. Her jewelry is also super cute and classic. I love how it is simple, yet makes a statement. I hope you enjoy browsing as much as I have, and be sure to check her out at <a href="http://www.devonbaer.com/">Devon Baer</a>. Enjoy!</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777698676/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache4.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777698676_dtiN9BsJ_c.jpg" border="0" height="855" width="570" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93096665/st-barts-tunic">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777698665/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777698665_56Eo2Jw2_c.jpg" border="0" height="378" width="570" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/61897166/large-hot-pink-gem-earrings">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777615768/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache5.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777615768_D6oN9k88_c.jpg" border="0" height="854" width="570" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88583362/greek-key-tunic-dress">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is the dress I want! Ahhhhh</span><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777615752/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777615752_zr216pul_c.jpg" border="0" height="855" width="570" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93092599/color-block-ruffle-dress">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777615759/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache6.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777615759_tdnanI7f_c.jpg" border="0" height="800" width="534" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93591501/candy-stripe-blouse">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777698657/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cache7.pinterest.com/upload/102034747777698657_SWLCMd1k_c.jpg" border="0" height="800" width="534" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;"><p style="font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;">Source: <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93593306/harbour-knit-top">etsy.com</a> via <a style="text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;" href="http://pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></p></div><br /><br /><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I hope you are enjoying your spring (freezing again in Maine, but I know the warm weather is coming back!) and have fun picking out some new fun pieces for your summer wardrobe. Share more unique, fun finds with me! </span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-49438066768109123452012-03-24T20:59:00.003-04:002012-03-24T21:15:32.966-04:00Matching It Up! | DIY Favors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am preparing for two fun parties coming up- my niece Lucy's first birthday, and my dear friend Anna's 32nd birthday- which I am hosting little get together for. I have always loved thinking of useful, cute and economical favors. Here is the one I decided on today- while shopping. I think I have seen it done on Pinterest, but never thought to try. It is funny what you start to think of while wondering the aisles... for a couple of hours... ;)<br /><br />I found match boxes at a discount store, 3 for $1.29- you cannot beat that. I also found a book of cute basic prints and colors of paper at Michael's for 50% off, so it was only $9.99 for over 200 pieces of cute paper!<br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXf-OhlU0skSjSzEZ_0bVSVHB7jvhKvdKsnVyOrSD03pskEeXmrtQuHuCzGLoz2wfvvhyphenhyphen_VBJs-3hxs2iWLVEmntkQMS0GPL2YNGl7pGAQAlAzNI6Ons0WhCEt7qwhMlpvP0p5jNjIlU/s1600/photo(31).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXf-OhlU0skSjSzEZ_0bVSVHB7jvhKvdKsnVyOrSD03pskEeXmrtQuHuCzGLoz2wfvvhyphenhyphen_VBJs-3hxs2iWLVEmntkQMS0GPL2YNGl7pGAQAlAzNI6Ons0WhCEt7qwhMlpvP0p5jNjIlU/s1600/photo(31).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I have rick rack scissors from my mother-in-law that are great. All I did was trim the sides of the paper, and glue gun it onto the boxes. </span><br style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> <br /></div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6bfZtF2gBD47E5Sz6pneR8vDIyX_IxszkIhzVptjA39hyphenhyphenDgH5vtV0gu__Sw0ZJa1SGC2JIzxlafINERlo6efhEMB9OGm-EmhI-P0s4HLJ5yudtyRy_qcvzQssHbdQaU1Mc8yhLtXly0/s1600/photo(30).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp6bfZtF2gBD47E5Sz6pneR8vDIyX_IxszkIhzVptjA39hyphenhyphenDgH5vtV0gu__Sw0ZJa1SGC2JIzxlafINERlo6efhEMB9OGm-EmhI-P0s4HLJ5yudtyRy_qcvzQssHbdQaU1Mc8yhLtXly0/s640/photo(30).JPG" width="478" border="0" height="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">It was so easy and pretty cheap! I know I am always looking for a match to light candle- these are so cute you don't need to hid them :) </span><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdG9LSrmY_dcwtlTrehP-q_MybBBi-c6BeeHvPfPMsrJkK8kIhvNYarDU2LsPo2E5okLmKUlSvui-Ho7X4x4p0lMbAwEyPX8txxk3hzITjtjNu8dBb8ilGSDDsKY8kWDDB7vxGt8txbE/s1600/photo(29).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIdG9LSrmY_dcwtlTrehP-q_MybBBi-c6BeeHvPfPMsrJkK8kIhvNYarDU2LsPo2E5okLmKUlSvui-Ho7X4x4p0lMbAwEyPX8txxk3hzITjtjNu8dBb8ilGSDDsKY8kWDDB7vxGt8txbE/s640/photo(29).JPG" width="478" border="0" height="640" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">The candles were just as easy. Just use rick rack ribbon (I got 2 yards for $1 at Michael's- I used a total of 2 yards). The tea light candles are from Michael's as well- it was $6.99 for the box of 24.<br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTXHb1HtTt-NIrnTv4h9Pg3MeDrCnoB7NhlZCUVvLpuxfz1DlF_ue7mnbLZwBTjZnSGGufqx9vY5iXgHj-8Lovm4bqRKxQFP0dSn1YQIRskbMS5qm_Dr-Fd8ugraPwc54VPMTF1Uzb4M/s1600/photo(28).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJTXHb1HtTt-NIrnTv4h9Pg3MeDrCnoB7NhlZCUVvLpuxfz1DlF_ue7mnbLZwBTjZnSGGufqx9vY5iXgHj-8Lovm4bqRKxQFP0dSn1YQIRskbMS5qm_Dr-Fd8ugraPwc54VPMTF1Uzb4M/s1600/photo(28).JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"></span><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Just hot glue gun a dollop on the back of the tea light, and connect the rick rack- trim and you are done. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUUmAW9BD-BjaPM2ZZ0rsYpROsdMcehmq1-WwTeoBEB7koBIn8XZ4lq5r_Dgd0RcZuSO2yF3d-sXPDaN9h0bvaYoL3vvn_-iILM6dFMjuw8If27U4dNAr2yIOW0_McOMrm8QS9PcLdvo/s1600/photo(27).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqUUmAW9BD-BjaPM2ZZ0rsYpROsdMcehmq1-WwTeoBEB7koBIn8XZ4lq5r_Dgd0RcZuSO2yF3d-sXPDaN9h0bvaYoL3vvn_-iILM6dFMjuw8If27U4dNAr2yIOW0_McOMrm8QS9PcLdvo/s1600/photo(27).JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDf39vm5c_00b8Kis1qoUI0Wq6A06TplMatoalXRjd8a8uwSA0RHmIuURUS3PLg4_c-VDKdf66sVd9-7Ai20d-tSok4Lkqo_Xhp0-gQtYVS96qH-2DRyd0wrY-tCnsOIHCo4gIF-K8q0/s1600/photo(25).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDf39vm5c_00b8Kis1qoUI0Wq6A06TplMatoalXRjd8a8uwSA0RHmIuURUS3PLg4_c-VDKdf66sVd9-7Ai20d-tSok4Lkqo_Xhp0-gQtYVS96qH-2DRyd0wrY-tCnsOIHCo4gIF-K8q0/s640/photo(25).JPG" width="478" border="0" height="640" /></a><br /></div><br style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I am excited to share these favors, and have a fun girls night celebrating Anna. Stay tuned for more on party ideas...and see how the entire party comes together! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-78317140636900050972012-03-16T21:25:00.006-04:002012-03-19T20:14:04.314-04:00Guest Post! DIY On The Cheap<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I am so very excited to introduce you to fellow blogger, Erin from <a href="http://www.diyonthecheap.blogspot.com/">DIY On The Cheap</a>! She has amazing ideas, and uses so many different things I know we all have around the house (and a great sense of humor!) Much like Erin, I love up-cycling and am always inspired by others ideas. Here is Erin's excellent coffee can into vase. Amazing - enjoy!<br /><br />{ From Erin}<br /><br />I love the whole idea of creating useful things out of items you would usually throw away. The trend of up-cycling and re-purposing things, or turning trash into treasure, is something I've written about on my </span><a href="http://www.diyonthecheap.com/" style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">blog</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> in the past and something I enjoy doing often. For a fun, crafty little project, I decided to turn a coffee can into a cute little burlap and ribbon-covered vase. This is a quick and easy project, and can be customized to coordinate with any type of decor. I chose to use burlap for mine, but any fabric will do. You don't even have to use a coffee can, any type of food canister would work just as well. I've used bread crumb canisters for projects before and they are about the same size.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxyHJePpxcZEJcdC-deXQij49NYp50WjJ7eJkzXnolBb3Mr_NOV3SjXA-fLsfa6kDDwZ6SdPy2tWQ6mDtX4DkAvaHodCsk1DbOZp-Toh6EtKAoiOhgqQkIPthWurqzc4KxSVrWe8HpO_W/s1600/coffeecan+vase+before+after.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCxyHJePpxcZEJcdC-deXQij49NYp50WjJ7eJkzXnolBb3Mr_NOV3SjXA-fLsfa6kDDwZ6SdPy2tWQ6mDtX4DkAvaHodCsk1DbOZp-Toh6EtKAoiOhgqQkIPthWurqzc4KxSVrWe8HpO_W/s640/coffeecan+vase+before+after.jpg" height="504" border="0" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><i style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><b>Materials used for this project: </b>Coffee or food canister; burlap (or fabric of your choice); ribbon; double-stick hem tape; and scissors.</i><br /><br /><i style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><b>Here is how I did it:</b></i><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">First, cut your fabric to fit the height of your can. For the fabric length, leave some room. I wrapped mine around twice just to make sure the can didn't show through the burlap. Depending on your fabric, one time around may suffice, but just wrap around until you can no longer see through to your can label.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After you have cut your fabric, apply a strip of hem tape along one side of your can, from top to bottom. Then, peel away the backing and stick the edge of your fabric down.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIolKPPeXoKdz7k7eACHu2SZPvEeFi_wQ6hRsLFoF1UxTq54cJfJd42AbA7s98sY4pVF4ZFs24dw4ZzjACqPhKwMtY9qL7yvG7S24Pue8NIXZpP5m34i-oYI5Y3KwzN3ogBZszkf4-rgc/s1600/hemtapecoffeecan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIolKPPeXoKdz7k7eACHu2SZPvEeFi_wQ6hRsLFoF1UxTq54cJfJd42AbA7s98sY4pVF4ZFs24dw4ZzjACqPhKwMtY9qL7yvG7S24Pue8NIXZpP5m34i-oYI5Y3KwzN3ogBZszkf4-rgc/s640/hemtapecoffeecan.jpg" height="348" border="0" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Apply a strip of hem tape to canister.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Next, wrap your fabric around the can once or twice. Apply a second strip of hem tape in the same manner as the first, this time on top of your fabric. Leave enough fabric to cover this second strip of hem tape. Fold your fabric under about an inch or so, creating a little hem so the raw edge of fabric won't show. Then peel the backing off your hem tape, and stick your fabric down.</span><br /><br /><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7YlnQWBo97JVyB-qKYAu3H_2iNHxmr4TsZU0WQW_yQLa9CO4PDDCxpETlvwDYyPvsOtkcEmMAtNkgDsXL0Ob3IDDXFSf6sruEl6Zrk04xHK9kkbP6lf4earfLZMDdnKsYHtGEvhzIc7L/s1600/coffeecanattachfabrichemtape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7YlnQWBo97JVyB-qKYAu3H_2iNHxmr4TsZU0WQW_yQLa9CO4PDDCxpETlvwDYyPvsOtkcEmMAtNkgDsXL0Ob3IDDXFSf6sruEl6Zrk04xHK9kkbP6lf4earfLZMDdnKsYHtGEvhzIc7L/s640/coffeecanattachfabrichemtape.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="528" /></a></td></tr><tr style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Create a hem by folding fabric edge under, then secure with hem tape.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">After your fabric part is finished, cut 2 strips of ribbon, each of which should fit around the perimeter of your can. Apply strips of hem tape around the top and bottom edges of your can. Then, peel off the backing and slowly attach your ribbon about an inch at a time, smoothing as you go.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrfjh9aZ6RvDOfsHfEdz8JpNNIdffS4pnFvIv2avf-0s-de3fJQpHwRxm3ln4NSftk_va82_6lbQZeCzK3hf8XqHGJ4MC9o3SN844QGrcau3JM-J6JTsSBDNTJ_cRDzGZUoiodBBCuPbh/s1600/coffeecanvasepreribbon.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlrfjh9aZ6RvDOfsHfEdz8JpNNIdffS4pnFvIv2avf-0s-de3fJQpHwRxm3ln4NSftk_va82_6lbQZeCzK3hf8XqHGJ4MC9o3SN844QGrcau3JM-J6JTsSBDNTJ_cRDzGZUoiodBBCuPbh/s640/coffeecanvasepreribbon.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="404" /></a></td></tr><tr style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Attach strips of hem tape around top and bottom of can.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXpBdkwOdDocAg-V_BtZFndOPGQkYzx7ezz6u-LkYvinUQLwzId8GdQPVF4Mv8yFbnCQSRu13CUEMDjwZD3R2P6P2EA0FBc_pceXkeDxT03s2QzLS6acn-BI2yCqGPXzgzt6qXtiaDGeT/s1600/coffeecanvase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwXpBdkwOdDocAg-V_BtZFndOPGQkYzx7ezz6u-LkYvinUQLwzId8GdQPVF4Mv8yFbnCQSRu13CUEMDjwZD3R2P6P2EA0FBc_pceXkeDxT03s2QzLS6acn-BI2yCqGPXzgzt6qXtiaDGeT/s640/coffeecanvase.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="516" /></a></td></tr><tr style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Attach your ribbon by adhering it to the hem tape.</i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And.... you're done! Couldn't be easier. Bonus: If your husband sees that you've made a vase, maybe he'll take the hint and buy you flowers. Mine did! (Tip: Sometimes you have to make SURE he notices that you've made a vase. Example: "Honey, don't you LOVE this vase I just made? Wow, too bad I don't have any flowers for it. Hmm.. Hint, hint." This may need to be repeated a few times to produce the desired outcome.)</span><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAET6sPDvO5L1oU_xJjA8NZfkX37LMypK00qmJFL6ld2Ic15RFqd-56RPAuPjiHXgwGJbhyphenhyphenSwXSSzPDL0uWz1hoybR1jpL5syu5J6irssRaeALkp0W8vIn0Ut2dG6IJqW819xPsynB9Szu/s1600/coffeecanvasefinal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAET6sPDvO5L1oU_xJjA8NZfkX37LMypK00qmJFL6ld2Ic15RFqd-56RPAuPjiHXgwGJbhyphenhyphenSwXSSzPDL0uWz1hoybR1jpL5syu5J6irssRaeALkp0W8vIn0Ut2dG6IJqW819xPsynB9Szu/s640/coffeecanvasefinal.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="472" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This project actually cost me nothing at all because I already had all of the supplies (except for the flowers). If you don't have extra fabric lying around, the good news is burlap is extremely inexpensive. There are many online fabric stores that sell it for under $2/yard. And of course ribbon is inexpensive too. And a great thing about using hem tape (aside from it being extremely easy), is it can be temporary. If you want to change out the ribbon or fabric, all you have to do is peel it off and replace it. It's one of my favorite products and I keep finding new uses for it. </span><i style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">(You can find a couple of my other easy hem tape projects <a href="http://diyonthecheap.blogspot.com/2012/03/simple-lamp-shade-ribbon-trim.html">here</a> and <a href="http://diyonthecheap.blogspot.com/2012/03/easy-no-sew-hem-for-curtains.html">here</a>.) </i><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The funny thing about this particular project is I don't even drink coffee! Luckily, my husband drinks enough for the both of us. He even brought the canister to me and said, "Do you want to make something out of this or should I just throw it away?" He's learning!</span><br /><br />-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thank you so much Erin! I love it, and will be trying this with my old Trader Joe's coffee cans soon! xo</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-73450299035928891232012-03-15T20:44:00.004-04:002012-03-15T22:48:18.991-04:00I heart The ROPES<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Where to begin?! First of all, I love <a href="http://theropesmaine.com/">The ROPES</a> for several reasons. <span style="font-style: italic;">A.</span> They are handmade in Maine <span style="font-style: italic;">B. </span>I love how you can wear just one, or layer them up to mix and match <span style="font-style: italic;">C.</span> They have amazing brass/gold hardware which I love <span style="font-style: italic;">D. </span>They are unique and one of a kind, and last but not least in the very bit,<span style="font-style: italic;"> E.</span> They are the brainchild of my good friend Shana Aldrich Ready (we go back about 25 years- jeeze we sound old)</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was lucky enough to have drinks and dinner at <a href="http://www.zapotecarestaurant.com/">Zapoteca</a> the other night with Shana to catch up and 'talk some shop' - oh, you know, blogging, learning more about her amazing business, being amazingly stylish Mainers and much more :) Shana started The ROPES on somewhat of a whim. While having an extensive background in fashion design and a graduate of RISD, after moving back to Maine, she was playing around with some ropes and decided to put som<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">e bracelets together. Well, after hitting up a few boutiques in Maine and introducing them to The ROPES, people and shops now come knocking on her door for more orders! They can now be found all over the U.S (you can buy online at <a href="http://spaceskennebunkport.com/">Spaces</a> in Kennebunkport) and has some great press as of late- like </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Trend-Reports/Fall-Trend-Guide-Gym-Class">ELLE</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">, </span></span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://stylepantry.com/2011/09/13/ombre-blouse-maxi-skirt/">Style Pantry</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.refinery29.com/neon-wrist-wrap-jewelry">Refinery 29</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">! So needless to say, I was eager to hear more about her successes, and she spoiled me with some amazing samples. Which means, a lucky reader gets the chance to win one (more on that in a minute.)</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoM4isz1Gq2m3cGueudgxHWOL2weVvoCSovaCufwDR01QXBEA-6UZq8MPLbVgwU_JtbakDaZQCZ2Viejo6IgHjN60dykLIc6T8WX5IPfMtT90M1HyuppgML1TF6L_p7LAFIkBQJ17jxw/s1600/photo(24).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuoM4isz1Gq2m3cGueudgxHWOL2weVvoCSovaCufwDR01QXBEA-6UZq8MPLbVgwU_JtbakDaZQCZ2Viejo6IgHjN60dykLIc6T8WX5IPfMtT90M1HyuppgML1TF6L_p7LAFIkBQJ17jxw/s640/photo(24).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So many awesome colors and textures (and great bag too!)</span><br /><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7VqNFPJgMwJu96q7EnRw01S4ePhgjgx7l-ElVJVq2GLcxwOAG66m1OYiYmfVL99DRJ7QtugJROCn3_68GvDHrTaKtF6-Er_mu3m_TCG51z-K1uRZUffUy3GrG1EW7IPudbfYT5Fe7IE/s1600/photo(20).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT7VqNFPJgMwJu96q7EnRw01S4ePhgjgx7l-ElVJVq2GLcxwOAG66m1OYiYmfVL99DRJ7QtugJROCn3_68GvDHrTaKtF6-Er_mu3m_TCG51z-K1uRZUffUy3GrG1EW7IPudbfYT5Fe7IE/s640/photo(20).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I LOVE them stacked up!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiez84E5-Ns_TP5glvgx60lNt6RdM4HwofC7uI95Js6cxwWFijssbf9LZXBZnpXB4cSILTstfeBwdetjfHFw3hV7JFIJZYlsdgJCc3XsrdW5Hxru74WxivmDooFh5EGPKO1OQ_8ueAlAZE/s1600/photo(21).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiez84E5-Ns_TP5glvgx60lNt6RdM4HwofC7uI95Js6cxwWFijssbf9LZXBZnpXB4cSILTstfeBwdetjfHFw3hV7JFIJZYlsdgJCc3XsrdW5Hxru74WxivmDooFh5EGPKO1OQ_8ueAlAZE/s640/photo(21).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="640" /></a></div><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There are a few different styles, some with big chunky hardware and some are a bangle style.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmoE3-XzWend74qH_tKol_Y86N5wIS1wbqEYSakksZLf9omL4884GDE0YgmQNU6RGBYjop6WqhMmO1DRJRgChXjp8o8O4HyPZv7q0hpvUPn_fQxppIXKcZfsFMYRuucGzMKnT2b84BJY/s1600/photo(22).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvmoE3-XzWend74qH_tKol_Y86N5wIS1wbqEYSakksZLf9omL4884GDE0YgmQNU6RGBYjop6WqhMmO1DRJRgChXjp8o8O4HyPZv7q0hpvUPn_fQxppIXKcZfsFMYRuucGzMKnT2b84BJY/s640/photo(22).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This is my new favorite, it is several thinner ropes- and my favorite reds and blues! </span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-f7X2W-FJStnavXGaYlCatgcCwFa1JJUr2N6qbkytJxSB2m8LUoLKJy9MPKOD1fim0tMOMld2dxMvGQKvM-TYyNNhUgkYhsVhcJX9z8BBk1B2UTpHLD3IPPO0iJn3lUlrBZmS7WSbBQ/s1600/photo(23).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL-f7X2W-FJStnavXGaYlCatgcCwFa1JJUr2N6qbkytJxSB2m8LUoLKJy9MPKOD1fim0tMOMld2dxMvGQKvM-TYyNNhUgkYhsVhcJX9z8BBk1B2UTpHLD3IPPO0iJn3lUlrBZmS7WSbBQ/s640/photo(23).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Ahh! I love them all! </span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLHa7Kwhjyoksf4_8kEni2xB06n3TfI7Qg3Oxgk19si6c5336MCp4GsGWFTRDGr7WdUojxqFAmqiJoWFFYoS9niBXX7F9-8a4hra2G398psJCjEIoy0ZV7VvStwi7kEd5bFf1EuSVYaU/s1600/photo(19).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLHa7Kwhjyoksf4_8kEni2xB06n3TfI7Qg3Oxgk19si6c5336MCp4GsGWFTRDGr7WdUojxqFAmqiJoWFFYoS9niBXX7F9-8a4hra2G398psJCjEIoy0ZV7VvStwi7kEd5bFf1EuSVYaU/s640/photo(19).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So here are the deets on how to win the one above! </span><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- Please leave a comment on my blog letting me know you want to win The ROPES!</span><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- Please </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.facebook.com/16Bournesarahreaganauer">'Like' my Facebook</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> page and </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="https://twitter.com/#%21/sarahreaganauer">follow me on Twitter</a><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- Please</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-ROPES-Maine/278860532129120"> 'Like' The ROPES</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Facebook page and <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/TheRopesMaine">follow them on Twitter</a></span><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">- To get another chance to win, please pass along this post and help share! Tweet, retweet, post on Facebook, tell your friends- whatever works. After you share, post another comment on my blog letting me know you did, and you will get another chance to win! I will pick the winner on Thursday, March 29th! Good luck.</span><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So, there you have it, a great friend, awesome bracelets and representing our great state of Maine! Win-win-win!</span><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">xo</span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-41198288072407583832012-03-13T20:09:00.004-04:002012-03-13T20:24:58.980-04:00Still Time To Go Green!<div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/st_patricks_day/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45374921"><img alt="St Patricks day" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/45374921/id/FwOwrNplRQeN0ssjUMFh9A/size/y.jpg" title="St Patricks day" height="600" border="0" width="600" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/st_patricks_day/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45374921">St Patricks day</a> by <a href="http://sarahreaganauer.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste">sarahreaganauer</a> featuring a <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/patent_belt/shop?query=patent+belt">patent belt</a></small></div><div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><br /><div style="text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47333487"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47333487.jpg" title="Stripe shoes" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=51349674"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/51349674.jpg" title="Dorothy Perkins bow handbag" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49890023"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49890023.jpg" title="J Crew 14k jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52629518"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52629518.jpg" title="1928 green jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52767998"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52767998.jpg" title="Green jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50831019"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50831019.jpg" title="Woven scarve" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45969766"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/45969766.jpg" title="ASOS patent belt" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49865867"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49865867.jpg" title="Eyeshadow" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47475262"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47475262.jpg" title="Christian Dior nail polish" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49287162"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49287162.jpg" title="German Beer Stein Glass" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52748975"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52748975.jpg" title="Lime Green Latex Balloons (8)" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">There is still time to get your green for St. Patrick's Day! This is the first St. Patrick's Day I can think of that landed on a weekend...cheers!</span>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-28742272568017500652012-03-12T19:48:00.002-04:002012-03-12T19:55:08.222-04:00Spring Time Accessories!<div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><div style="position:relative;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/summer_time/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45319027"><img alt="Summer Time" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/45319027/id/sK_rfMcoTJWU4xUZTpeeow/size/y.jpg" title="Summer Time" height="600" border="0" width="600" /></a></div></div><br /><div style="text-align:center"><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/summer_time/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45319027">Summer Time</a> by <a href="http://sarahreaganauer.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste">sarahreaganauer</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/stud_earrings/shop?query=stud+earrings">stud earrings</a></small></div><div style="width:600px;margin:0 auto"><br /><div style="text-align:left;"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50753980"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50753980.jpg" title="Hillier chain necklace" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=51536609"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/51536609.jpg" title="Yves Saint Laurent earrings" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=48170523"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48170523.jpg" title="Majorica cocktail ring" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=48537024"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48537024.jpg" title="Kate spade bangle" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=42919516"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/42919516.jpg" title="Enamel bangle" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=48935518"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48935518.jpg" title="Drop earrings" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=51196692"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/51196692.jpg" title="Monogrammed jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50236309"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50236309.jpg" title="Wooden bangle" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=52575721"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/52575721.jpg" title="Stud earrings" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=34652291"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/34652291.jpg" title="Worthington tahitian pearl jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">With the amazing weather in New England, you cant help but be digging out your flats and accessories. What will you be digging out to wear first this spring? Here are a few of my favorite spring time accessories- pastels and all! </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-32953750880511105542012-03-11T14:58:00.008-04:002012-03-11T15:18:11.969-04:00Not Every Project is Perfect<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well....today is a day for posting projects that don't come out exactly how you pictured. I have had this little sitting bench forever. We got it at an antique shop and I have always been wanting to recover the top. So today I decided to tackle it. I have plenty of fabric and a staple gun which is all you really need. Here is what it looked like: </span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4bKC9yyWb5a8G6JseSo_dQw3r5XPcCJ9ZRerwiW6ZJG2q93Sk749KghTznww8kkCDp9tl_nh6UDXa5C6y-5vMXepF8HuaI8ibBHtxR8FKlkHLgPSX_dn-VR2CFZVYqoEt3iH-Xh1VtI/s1600/photo(13).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj4bKC9yyWb5a8G6JseSo_dQw3r5XPcCJ9ZRerwiW6ZJG2q93Sk749KghTznww8kkCDp9tl_nh6UDXa5C6y-5vMXepF8HuaI8ibBHtxR8FKlkHLgPSX_dn-VR2CFZVYqoEt3iH-Xh1VtI/s400/photo(13).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Instead of me just picking out a fabric I had to make it more difficult and use burlap and wanted to add a strip of linen fabric with zig zag stitching. This is where I should have stopped- and just stuck with what I know.<br /><br />You can see below I have cut my burlap and white linen to fit the top of the bench.<br /></span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYzRTsJ-NU3CifEPqWjhUy1yTCr9Ebv3z019YpwMgkaqyw4Mub_3v_Y6BBzA3G4BAWLdRcpP7GneRXw9Gtnh_jXkehrhdqi-n2N9wt9kjG0kISXTDJl-AsikttCgdmrgMB4XoCYoh_LA/s1600/photo(14).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcYzRTsJ-NU3CifEPqWjhUy1yTCr9Ebv3z019YpwMgkaqyw4Mub_3v_Y6BBzA3G4BAWLdRcpP7GneRXw9Gtnh_jXkehrhdqi-n2N9wt9kjG0kISXTDJl-AsikttCgdmrgMB4XoCYoh_LA/s400/photo(14).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I then 'wrap' the bench top and pin it into place. Pinning the white linen too- so I know where exactly to sew it on.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fserIZCvvTPT0B3NhluaHuQqL4M67S0fJOomcFcDj5C_dDezXsNEhlsfx0V0tu02I6Lw6LJ1Y3YBK6txiWMD6AxjDFyqv2HwhchPDjh42orTqN8L4uh-EafIW9JUZqvNizVsgpkZL10/s1600/photo(12).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4fserIZCvvTPT0B3NhluaHuQqL4M67S0fJOomcFcDj5C_dDezXsNEhlsfx0V0tu02I6Lw6LJ1Y3YBK6txiWMD6AxjDFyqv2HwhchPDjh42orTqN8L4uh-EafIW9JUZqvNizVsgpkZL10/s400/photo(12).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And I begin sewing. This kind of a stitch can be difficult since you can see it so well- so one little hiccup can really show. I did the sewing about three times to try and make it perfect.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFo3sYqUjoVgrzhEYC8isbk7I62G5CkcSP2xyGerd9Mq92aiF3hZEsUa50lPXLpAdDl9dmWXQcPYlSlh5JedcrNLMUPzbJhIfAGAWMujNRc4gwF7hgzmhj1ypNphlu4KGaH2JWw63cCw/s1600/photo(11).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyFo3sYqUjoVgrzhEYC8isbk7I62G5CkcSP2xyGerd9Mq92aiF3hZEsUa50lPXLpAdDl9dmWXQcPYlSlh5JedcrNLMUPzbJhIfAGAWMujNRc4gwF7hgzmhj1ypNphlu4KGaH2JWw63cCw/s400/photo(11).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">But in the end, there are imperfections of the stitching and the entire top came out looking a bit 'lumpy' and the linen was tough to keep in a perfect straight line. I fastened the top back on to the bench- and it looks OK. It does not look as perfect and professional as I had hoped- but not every project can come out exactly as you wish. </span><br /><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcJoas1reb560t2s_SqNG96qE33v8fuyk8RgJQpu8lDdpMU2gaF8yj5vKc0c99p6HPuW2X4Cxss_yiePYRRxg4HyZGMSKFO7-7cCTZn18RY1rMhOHlZ_p9nGTA01S79mt1KZ3GypDT8o/s1600/photo(10).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcJoas1reb560t2s_SqNG96qE33v8fuyk8RgJQpu8lDdpMU2gaF8yj5vKc0c99p6HPuW2X4Cxss_yiePYRRxg4HyZGMSKFO7-7cCTZn18RY1rMhOHlZ_p9nGTA01S79mt1KZ3GypDT8o/s400/photo(10).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">See- tough to make it perfect horizontal and not lumpy.<br /><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXTS-qqD2zjAt6l9GQK9obWN50HOPLxIyErxKAZ09sFYaT42dOlPLpXLxD7TmhuUPW9HKUqeSJ9_1Le9Z9ZmbzfoqFu998h2_l-wxE-m_bG3NpSljD_eRjCezvZ_TRKXZzlZW6RLKJGY/s1600/photo%252815%2529.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEXTS-qqD2zjAt6l9GQK9obWN50HOPLxIyErxKAZ09sFYaT42dOlPLpXLxD7TmhuUPW9HKUqeSJ9_1Le9Z9ZmbzfoqFu998h2_l-wxE-m_bG3NpSljD_eRjCezvZ_TRKXZzlZW6RLKJGY/s400/photo%252815%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5718719710993275426" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Miles was somewhat unimpressed as well- and is ready for a nap.<br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0PvzHV3LEb5iWbgBlUtUuaETizlmbC3vk-3xl4KU2d6mJNfR6pywuzi4ZtvtOyLzoep_tMLExmqUOuLZzre0rlCvaon02NoeK_WBf5SQ28_Zm6_9u6pd495bqjEt6kBvg6TVmw_-AWY/s1600/photo(9).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg0PvzHV3LEb5iWbgBlUtUuaETizlmbC3vk-3xl4KU2d6mJNfR6pywuzi4ZtvtOyLzoep_tMLExmqUOuLZzre0rlCvaon02NoeK_WBf5SQ28_Zm6_9u6pd495bqjEt6kBvg6TVmw_-AWY/s400/photo(9).JPG" height="400" border="0" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">So anyways, this is just a quick reminder that we are not perfect, and even just trying a project (trial and error) can make you a better. Maybe on the next project-less Sunday I will again, re-do the bench- but for now, it works! </span><br /></div><br /><br /><div><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /></div></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-18052327897263469252012-03-04T18:27:00.004-05:002012-03-04T19:18:41.980-05:00Sewing Kit | How to and Giveaway<div style="text-align: left; font-family: trebuchet ms;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;">I am really excited to be part of a fantastic giveaway over at <a href="http://cinsarah.blogspot.com/2012/03/meet-giveaway-participants.html">Cinsarah</a> starting tomorrow! There are tons of great items you can win...so check out all of the great participants and prizes. I decided to make and giveaway a sewing kit idea I found on Pinterest a long time ago...and always wanted to try. So here is how I did it!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I have a ton of mason jars leftover from my sisters Cowgirl Rodeo Bachelorette Party (more on that another day!) So I used one of those, and some great tea stained burlap I got at Marden's for $2.99 a yard (see more I got <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=320035914716072&set=a.279846878734976.84653.272937006092630&type=1&theater">here</a>). You will also need: hot glue gun, fun sewing notions, sand, nylons (old tights, pantyhose, etc.) ribbon or twine and a cute tag.<br /><br />To make the pin cushion on the top of the mason jar, I took an old nylon and filled it with about 1/2 cup of sand (from the beach- or you can buy fake sand at Michael's) and tied off the nylon really tight, making a ball of sand in a nylon. Then I placed two layers of burlap over the 'sand ball' and pushed through the top of the mason jar lid so it was very taught. You will have leftover burlap around the edges (see below) so using the hot glue gun, I secured those edges to the lid.<br /></div></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvfEXRv0wPQQWCZlH3Kehm-FXHMKmgtQwIG22hZNnnYijfD0RHoeYOdHKwFoN9pMpCpF1yg-nZW5xe0yJpUqSemZmKnZV5GokJHN6NLm-oon_AxNOo4qyM_8k6fLeB3VXLWQJgOyKrAA/s1600/IMG_0735.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdvfEXRv0wPQQWCZlH3Kehm-FXHMKmgtQwIG22hZNnnYijfD0RHoeYOdHKwFoN9pMpCpF1yg-nZW5xe0yJpUqSemZmKnZV5GokJHN6NLm-oon_AxNOo4qyM_8k6fLeB3VXLWQJgOyKrAA/s640/IMG_0735.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a><br /><br />I took another piece of burlap and cut it the same size as the bottom of the lid. I glued this on to make the inside lid look a little neater.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2zodpuE2nWurnBaAwC-42OvLkP1ubz-SgLkgAYlGQM3yob0tR_shSvRvpX2B7jfH8zVJBsoq9qEfuwT70WkFnd-eIknVj2pAohA7AA7xtUEn7MnW6slM4hyphenhyphenRGdvq7xFJ9u5lAGRiVPk/s1600/IMG_0736.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2zodpuE2nWurnBaAwC-42OvLkP1ubz-SgLkgAYlGQM3yob0tR_shSvRvpX2B7jfH8zVJBsoq9qEfuwT70WkFnd-eIknVj2pAohA7AA7xtUEn7MnW6slM4hyphenhyphenRGdvq7xFJ9u5lAGRiVPk/s640/IMG_0736.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div>Once I had the lid compete (see in a few of the below pics) I had so much fun finding vintage sewing notions to give this kit a romantic, rustic, antique feel. I had some great vintage bobbins and thread, along with some great buttons and pearl tipped pins.<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wabE0E6WJmIED8rAWzP4xA3kMWOkletmo3dBx8JRX40LVULYylrJL6d8o12fw5-2_PobpDc8xhydTtekYrWOoCs506DwBh9ki4xsrr2iI3ElrUN3mKUmGHCwPp2u5m8dXj3V5CON0D0/s1600/IMG_0738.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-wabE0E6WJmIED8rAWzP4xA3kMWOkletmo3dBx8JRX40LVULYylrJL6d8o12fw5-2_PobpDc8xhydTtekYrWOoCs506DwBh9ki4xsrr2iI3ElrUN3mKUmGHCwPp2u5m8dXj3V5CON0D0/s640/IMG_0738.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ5MYPX51xP2Z5iBTYrC5IJCe76YY3wqnGg49rUqR6To6COW0n7YgnCuz0H9vWM_DPTn3lnmVSauuLQXAh-jg7pbZzc0hNtn0OldcJSv_zadBq_3J9E4KbnVc9TDt8KY9X4-vrp8XBpM/s1600/IMG_0740.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimQ5MYPX51xP2Z5iBTYrC5IJCe76YY3wqnGg49rUqR6To6COW0n7YgnCuz0H9vWM_DPTn3lnmVSauuLQXAh-jg7pbZzc0hNtn0OldcJSv_zadBq_3J9E4KbnVc9TDt8KY9X4-vrp8XBpM/s640/IMG_0740.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted to make a cute tag, so I tried a few different ways. I have really small alphabet stamps I got at Michael's for $1 (in the $1 bins in the front of the store) and have a bunch of stickers I collect...so I had a few options.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyyNx8rs2OWFr80meAQv6t72TonZAqXChKkDChpmWvaoKb-kjp-pQzS1aqhOLGO6r8EEsu5EXcnDVTKRYhHDK6ov_eOc6O2uqrRE2SKCOtFSvX-mdkLoijN7jwjDQTULLCS3SQ-8NxmE/s1600/IMG_0741.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVyyNx8rs2OWFr80meAQv6t72TonZAqXChKkDChpmWvaoKb-kjp-pQzS1aqhOLGO6r8EEsu5EXcnDVTKRYhHDK6ov_eOc6O2uqrRE2SKCOtFSvX-mdkLoijN7jwjDQTULLCS3SQ-8NxmE/s640/IMG_0741.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">So I placed all of my sewing notions (also included sewing scissors, thimble, measuring tape, needles, pink and grey embroidery thread) and added my tag (and also a stamp of a bumble bee and an extra piece of burlap for fun) using twine to keep with the rustic romantic look.<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsoK2gV1LXej0PWPLu9tNfWE-vxmQ3zmkvq5KXo8zlvtipBtqCS8xwXmc86XFdspDJ52TlnlZQSCK9uZwDGDVJtfw8Wvx9HVPNqXJGpn4YvFGyiTIYHwHNCvzq-JXeztCf211wBVx6BA/s1600/IMG_0744.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsoK2gV1LXej0PWPLu9tNfWE-vxmQ3zmkvq5KXo8zlvtipBtqCS8xwXmc86XFdspDJ52TlnlZQSCK9uZwDGDVJtfw8Wvx9HVPNqXJGpn4YvFGyiTIYHwHNCvzq-JXeztCf211wBVx6BA/s640/IMG_0744.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I also rolled up some burlap and striped khaki and cream fabric (for the lucky winner!) to create a sewing project of their own.<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicVaaoqQr9rXgC_vabrHi-j4tVfsHA3qkiZNKJfVSXWiywet_lwiLz6tm82xNUvQbFVdPMEOo3usNyaFx7BC3z5FCfFkBoE2hfXeH-dyn0Bs2UcJfkN0FTtsVWA-BwS_NlAdz6wPklqM/s1600/IMG_0745.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjicVaaoqQr9rXgC_vabrHi-j4tVfsHA3qkiZNKJfVSXWiywet_lwiLz6tm82xNUvQbFVdPMEOo3usNyaFx7BC3z5FCfFkBoE2hfXeH-dyn0Bs2UcJfkN0FTtsVWA-BwS_NlAdz6wPklqM/s640/IMG_0745.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">There you have it! I love sewing (am not very good, but am learning) and think it is such a great skill to have. So hopefully this will inspire you to dust off, or borrow a sewing machine and get sewing!<br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1YqzhQTEP10GsTVnpcbY9bHVp8qAaZocXphnKSkg03Wq8pN9NZe53K1vFKmgChZLg6-zicG9tPKY-ISEmWiGKADjMmO16V2n9IGJzrEcEoATgY96YGgsGltWH-fYYIJ9ffzDp53EQDc/s1600/IMG_0747.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht1YqzhQTEP10GsTVnpcbY9bHVp8qAaZocXphnKSkg03Wq8pN9NZe53K1vFKmgChZLg6-zicG9tPKY-ISEmWiGKADjMmO16V2n9IGJzrEcEoATgY96YGgsGltWH-fYYIJ9ffzDp53EQDc/s640/IMG_0747.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><br />So don't forget to go over to <a href="http://cinsarah.blogspot.com/">Cinsarah</a> to enter to win this, along with a huge list of other great items including some of my other favorite blogger and retailers like <a href="http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/">Southern Lovely </a>and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/vintageprintage">Vintage Printage.<br /></a><br />Good luck and enjoy!<br /><br /><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-6560199558178345522012-02-29T20:57:00.004-05:002012-02-29T21:14:48.249-05:00Where Do I Begin?<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Well, I am kind of at a loss of where to begin for my post on an amazing vacation in Boca Grande, Florida! I have a ton of pics to go through- and am excited to share a few great finds! So, until I get that post up later in the week- I am curious about this thing called '<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545425115/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=16boursararea-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0545425115">Hunger Games</a>' I have heard so much about :) Ok, so I started the book on the plane...and am just getting into it. It seems pretty good...have any of you read it? What do you think? Need a copy- get it <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545425115/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&tag=16boursararea-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0545425115">here</a>. Excited to hear your thoughts! </span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtSDkgjEG-c5rseCRjlV4TJHzC6EN8cSyJTg-LSabPUYkUZMS6n27YccTVMogvCbA3q6USfewwroP1ar2bawifH4ADsIP_RaDzL9KJXJwjp-WbsjvngJ8ZFhCGHxqA9inntP6WggW_P0/s1600/200px-Hunger_games.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 302px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtSDkgjEG-c5rseCRjlV4TJHzC6EN8cSyJTg-LSabPUYkUZMS6n27YccTVMogvCbA3q6USfewwroP1ar2bawifH4ADsIP_RaDzL9KJXJwjp-WbsjvngJ8ZFhCGHxqA9inntP6WggW_P0/s400/200px-Hunger_games.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714745646623093538" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-35163518068388099152012-02-20T19:11:00.004-05:002012-02-20T19:17:14.518-05:00Airplane Travel- What to Wear?!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">You have heard (err, read) me talk a lot about going to Florida on vacation! Well, as Matt and I begin to pack, <span style="font-style: italic;">what am I wearing on the airplane</span> is always the biggest conundrum. Coming from cold to warm climate can be so, difficult. (I feel truly blessed to have this problem as I write) I think I am going to stick with the basics- white jeans (I hope it is OK to pull those off in the south before Memorial Day?!), comfy blue and white top, gold loafers and my gold Sea Bag. What will you be wearing en route on your next get-a-way?</span><br /><br /><div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/florida/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=44141644"><img alt="Florida" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/44141644/id/4StbZAX5SjOWCVY9Z0OF5w/size/y.jpg" title="Florida" height="600" border="0" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/florida/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=44141644">Florida</a> by <a href="http://sarahreaganauer.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste">sarahreaganauer</a> featuring a <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/gold_tote/shop?query=gold+tote">gold tote</a></small></div><br /><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45611152"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/45611152.jpg" title="J Crew stripe shirt" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=37252670"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/37252670.jpg" title="True Religion white jeans" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50817875"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50817875.jpg" title="L.K. Bennett leather shoes" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47451044"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47451044.jpg" title="Givenchy stud earrings" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49891792"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49891792.jpg" title="J Crew j crew jewelry" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-79853045421386378032012-02-18T18:15:00.003-05:002012-02-18T18:38:54.241-05:00Dress to Impress Wrap Party<div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">You may remember I posted about my friend Suz over at <a href="http://www.welltodoyou.com/">Well To Do, You</a> and her really great project working with Dress for Success of Maine and many many other great sponsors. Well, I finally met Suz today (we have been 'blog' friends for a while, but yet to meet in person!) and went to the 'wrap party' at LL Bean/Coffee by Design in Freeport, Maine. It was so great meeting several people I 'knew virtually' and seeing all of the beautiful pieces donated (<a href="http://www.welltodoyou.com/the-dress-to-impress-project/">here is a full list</a>) including beautiful pearl jewelry from Kate at </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.intrikatedesigns.com/">Intirkate Designs. </a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So here are a few pictures from today! </span><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHxbaZqkRD623JIq2rcwNsG8jHPdxuSR_fu-Yv0dfgZ0kqH7TWuGDSgk3CwrJnEF9mAQlre6Fq8CI86-dHH97szfppiA8hmzc9tXBAZFSusAuMZlrjJslR1Hitwk7zWaCRmx2kbu0XjQ/s1600/thursdayweek21-682x1024.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHxbaZqkRD623JIq2rcwNsG8jHPdxuSR_fu-Yv0dfgZ0kqH7TWuGDSgk3CwrJnEF9mAQlre6Fq8CI86-dHH97szfppiA8hmzc9tXBAZFSusAuMZlrjJslR1Hitwk7zWaCRmx2kbu0XjQ/s640/thursdayweek21-682x1024.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The beautiful Suz modeling Intrikate pearls and the LL Bean Signature dress she wore for 30 days (pic not from today), you can read more about the cause </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://16bourne.blogspot.com/2012/01/dress-to-impress.html">at this post</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO009ceU69LtqxgLHQfkebFqSk6wIufwrrw9b-NH54AJN4jKURZ1Af6DoxGCMiphhFGkMgIhAqdjR_uBxnu7te6w5pGQLuU8LIppQp22mXmNne75RJzpuLbkymUoYR8YPittyVYGhHQGs/s1600/photo(5).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO009ceU69LtqxgLHQfkebFqSk6wIufwrrw9b-NH54AJN4jKURZ1Af6DoxGCMiphhFGkMgIhAqdjR_uBxnu7te6w5pGQLuU8LIppQp22mXmNne75RJzpuLbkymUoYR8YPittyVYGhHQGs/s640/photo(5).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a><br /><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">All of the great items donated from around the world! </span><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpj4tLi2ART0CVoKUs185dTrZR7QRhounKDSLR4jQfb5gVqATutyFgTj8OwjUKietPrSSQPsNEkw-Kh6nJQ34_uHyFSahsNITU6EYwznt5T5BpT_xF7VW2XyRUcmIDgZwz3yDCb1JXHQM/s1600/photo(8).JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpj4tLi2ART0CVoKUs185dTrZR7QRhounKDSLR4jQfb5gVqATutyFgTj8OwjUKietPrSSQPsNEkw-Kh6nJQ34_uHyFSahsNITU6EYwznt5T5BpT_xF7VW2XyRUcmIDgZwz3yDCb1JXHQM/s640/photo(8).JPG" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Suz and some friends! Was a great turn out.</span><br style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzHxbaZqkRD623JIq2rcwNsG8jHPdxuSR_fu-Yv0dfgZ0kqH7TWuGDSgk3CwrJnEF9mAQlre6Fq8CI86-dHH97szfppiA8hmzc9tXBAZFSusAuMZlrjJslR1Hitwk7zWaCRmx2kbu0XjQ/s1600/thursdayweek21-682x1024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4mylqC3L05at-54O9QzABx-nTqsA-TnV5TV_VCORwAntaaArSgXipkxW_jQAeoVYnowAprhulO2XfwsYButuOPLSEPhFZ0R4Rwf8gUpSpNyHPWH0isBwrT17OH5eh1STiS-1Z34YF8c/s1600/wrapparty3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu4mylqC3L05at-54O9QzABx-nTqsA-TnV5TV_VCORwAntaaArSgXipkxW_jQAeoVYnowAprhulO2XfwsYButuOPLSEPhFZ0R4Rwf8gUpSpNyHPWH0isBwrT17OH5eh1STiS-1Z34YF8c/s640/wrapparty3.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br face="trebuchet ms"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">And more donations! (And really cool wooden sunglasses)</span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi709LptVZ_9caJAgtXmNUyR_CyZbXWtzY_YSEBnezG2U7SLdN8eFupxo2ZcwMokEhlks8dSmzJSc_KJ7oAX3FcabkRmz4GgwvFAQ0oN7vRY7W6j8X7y6XXPpAt2fwZ70qLkhSEbTbh928/s1600/wrappparty4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcbSlv-oFn6H7Xh2r8MhMd7jLZS-3kVFpdGCNxvmDkf_mHLk_zGL9wRekSDu2t-lf2b6LVyHROY_MM5tw69Qa6a7myxXLBz04dJYUueg_lKAVSAxtYY1gXNSWJtirHxwuO8ksZPHZIq0/s1600/sea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvcbSlv-oFn6H7Xh2r8MhMd7jLZS-3kVFpdGCNxvmDkf_mHLk_zGL9wRekSDu2t-lf2b6LVyHROY_MM5tw69Qa6a7myxXLBz04dJYUueg_lKAVSAxtYY1gXNSWJtirHxwuO8ksZPHZIq0/s640/sea.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I was spotted by Sea Bags (one of my favorites) and posted to there facebook page. Thanks! </span><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZf2pzYw-OnplSPjdaPYgIgeV6A4vXTJRoHaodigGBbXEaGfvRB5e3Wkay8iJhyphenhyphenIK4mzkzcwNEQoAj5EG82uk-Br5ztNVDwWQAVclStV_oHDwQDZKTX0XU3dlH_4zv5JupTMmeiv9M8Js/s1600/420091_10150668975120552_1167647765_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZf2pzYw-OnplSPjdaPYgIgeV6A4vXTJRoHaodigGBbXEaGfvRB5e3Wkay8iJhyphenhyphenIK4mzkzcwNEQoAj5EG82uk-Br5ztNVDwWQAVclStV_oHDwQDZKTX0XU3dlH_4zv5JupTMmeiv9M8Js/s640/420091_10150668975120552_1167647765_n.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Some new friends all featuring our Sea Bags (they were also one of the donators for this great project!) </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.dressforsuccess.org/">Dress for Success</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> is a great non-profit organization that does great things for women! Have a great long weekend everyone! </span><br /></div><br /><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /></div>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-29453565255321639602012-02-17T21:25:00.008-05:002012-02-17T21:50:40.109-05:00Are you in the mood...to craft?<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So blogging means sometimes it is OK to share other people's ideas and crafts (thank god because I can not do projects or shop every day!) So in lieu of doing a craft tonight, I am sharing a few good ones that are on my hit list.<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777363937/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/270778996315405315_AYiuAxpF_c.jpg" height="470" border="0" width="640" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://designsbymke.blogspot.com/2012/01/lined-canvas-diaper-box.html" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">designsbymke.blogspot.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I don't know about you, but I bock when I see fabric lined baskets in the big box stores for like $17.99 a piece- ridic! So, above is a very inexpensive way to use an old box, any color spray paint and line with leftover fabric. Simple, great idea.<br /><br /></span><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777396415/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/103090278939951813_s5WF9QDV_c.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="521" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.welltodoyou.com/diy-bracelet-holder/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">welltodoyou.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />I love bangles and have a million all misplaced in my 'jewelry' drawer in my dresser. I think this is a cute way to keep them organized! I always see boxes like those at flea markets or thrift shops and just buy some Izzy bottles :)<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777502528/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/112097478194943934_VPf7otNc_c.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="640" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://rustoleum.com/cbgresourcecenter.asp?sn=pro&pid=50" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">rustoleum.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So you might be wondering <span style="font-style: italic;">why </span>I<span style="font-style: italic;"> </span>think this is a crafty fun idea. Well, because my husband has two boxes full of bowling. lacrosse and basketball trophies in our attic. Just spray paint them, and use as book ends or fun little bookshelf doo-dads. You could always 're-give' them to your friends too, for like, 'Best Friend to Drink Wine With' or 'Aah-mahzing Husband Award'...</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777253970/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/63402307223691300_iNJWQv3J_c.jpg" height="480" border="0" width="640" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://sherlonkahkai.tumblr.com/tagged/paper_goodies" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">sherlonkahkai.tumblr.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">One of my favorite things to do is go to flea markets and yard sales in the summer (Anna Cole) and hit up Goodwill year round. I always end up with at least two books...and they always have some old vintage ones. The library is also a great place to get .50 cent books too. Just rip, cut, and hole punch...so cute (especially the ones with the great pictures). There you have it, gift tags and bookmarks. </span><br /><br /><br /><div style="line-height: 0px; padding-bottom: 2px;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/102034747777243592/" target="_blank"><img src="http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/211458144973400527_TkhYjCOt_c.jpg" height="640" border="0" width="512" /></a></div><div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px;">Source: <a href="http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/photogallery/abby-and-julian#slide_24" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;">marthastewartweddings.com</a> via <a href="http://pinterest.com/sarahreaganauer/" style="color: #76838b; font-size: 10px; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Sarah</a> on <a href="http://pinterest.com/" style="color: #76838b; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></div></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Feeling extra craft this weekend (and have some power tools?) If I was, I would (err, my husband) would make this amazing corn hole game. I was first introduced to this living in Seattle where all of my University of Washington (go Huskies) friends would play (including bright purple ones at tailgates). Well, I fell in love immediately, and now of course I want one- monogrammed. <a href="http://www.cornholehowto.com/">Here is a site</a> to get you started. I told Matt, you make the wood part, and I will sew the bean bags :)<br /><br />So there are a few ideas for this long, President's Day weekend! Let me know if you end up making anything! </span><br /><br /><center><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /></div></center>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-66940636887394030732012-02-15T18:43:00.004-05:002012-02-15T20:05:34.013-05:00Motivation to hit the gym!<div style="position:relative;width:600px;height:600px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/perfect_summer_night/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=43872633"><img alt="Perfect Summer Night" src="http://embed.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/cid/43872633/id/9JXM7jLTQPiOenuUegvnqA/size/y.jpg" title="Perfect Summer Night" height="600" border="0" width="600" /></a></div><br /><div><small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/perfect_summer_night/set?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=43872633">Perfect Summer Night</a> by <a href="http://sarahreaganauer.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste">sarahreaganauer</a> featuring <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/kate_spade_bracelets_&_bangles/shop?brand=Kate+Spade&category_id=106">kate spade bangle</a></small></div><br /><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49010815"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49010815.jpg" title="PASHMINA art" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=50224163"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/50224163.jpg" title="Manolo Blahnik gold high heels" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=48814076"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48814076.jpg" title="Rochas leather handbag" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49267599"><img src="http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49267599.jpg" title="Annette Ferdinandsen long earrings" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=26184751"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/26184751.jpg" title="Gold necklace" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=45442164"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/45442164.jpg" title="Kate spade bangle" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=49637360"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/49637360.jpg" title="Kate Spade knot ring" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47580194"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47580194.jpg" title="Kate spade bangle" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=47527043"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/47527043.jpg" title="CHANEL CHANCE EAU DEPARFUM SPRAY 3.4 oz." height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing.outbound?.embedder=3223582&.svc=copypaste&id=48289575"><img src="http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/48289575.jpg" title="Chanel Orange Fizz Le Vernis Nail Colour" height="50" hspace="4" vspace="4" width="50" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I don't know about you, but in the past week I have been craving summer. I typically really like the winter, and although we have not had a tough one at all in the northeast, I cannot wait to pull out the summer clothes. I think I need motivation <span style="font-style: italic;">side note</span>: I have to hit the gym a little more...I think after you turn 30, your metabolism<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span>plummets, or maybe it is the chips and M&Ms, anyways, I digress. Starting to think about cute skirts and pastels is wonderful, and motivating me to hit the gym. So, when I see the gym starting to paying off, I am putting together an outfit like this! What would your ideal summer outfit be?!<br /><br /></span><img src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" />Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7768222191012431848.post-22775140337278538122012-02-14T21:39:00.008-05:002012-02-14T21:44:44.336-05:00Sew What?!<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Sew what if you can't sew... all you need is this cute sewing kit to get you started. Stay tuned (wait until you see how cute and easy the top of the mason jar is) for how I made this, and how you can win it over at <a href="http://cinsarah.blogspot.com/">Cinsarah</a> blog in March! </span><br /></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyISKtsqL57-frusGGUbPEOYW0dBGglg9NdjnAmAWnzFjeIGcq3DQBaeXWn-Kgn_vzPlapj59-lJTkUTCBtofW-G7HL6QAwZR11Q_LJjgNgB8Mb5SUGBmx8-XdYAZ4xcR1El2h36dx_M/s1600/IMG_0737.JPG"><img alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709186009379186946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMyISKtsqL57-frusGGUbPEOYW0dBGglg9NdjnAmAWnzFjeIGcq3DQBaeXWn-Kgn_vzPlapj59-lJTkUTCBtofW-G7HL6QAwZR11Q_LJjgNgB8Mb5SUGBmx8-XdYAZ4xcR1El2h36dx_M/s640/IMG_0737.JPG" height="640" border="0" width="476" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><center><div style="text-align: left;"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i1111.photobucket.com/albums/h478/sarahreaganauer/sarahsig.jpg" border="0" /></div></center>Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00670421507770442051noreply@blogger.com0