Interior Bathroom Design Tips

Louis XV Commode

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.axisformlab.com/picts/louisxvmdf1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.axisformlab.com/picts/louisxvmdf1.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 350px; height: 265px;" /></a><br />Designed and manufactured by Axis FormLAB this Louis XV commode offers modern twist on period furniture. Made in MDF with white gloss enamel or rainbow coloured veneer, furniture grade plywood with an oak veneer surface or acrylic it provides an unusual and stylish way to display wine and serve drinks.<br /><br />Louis XV commodes are traditionally flamboyant and ornate wooden cabinets with doors or drawers which are adorned with inlays, gilding or elaborate carving. Axis Form LAB have taken the overall basic shape and included the curved lines to produce an stylish and practical piece of furniture. The classical style and chic appearance make this commode perfect for ‘des res’ (desirable residence) homes of both traditional and contemporary design depending on which material is selected. The MDF and plywood versions are more in keeping with traditional or modern homes, while the transparent acrylic model is the ideal choice for contemporary homes.<br /><br />Wine cellars are definitely a thing of the past, with the ‘in vogue’ custom of showing off your wine stock this Louis XV commode serves the purpose wonderfully, while also incorporating a much needed serving surface for informal snacks and nibbles. The one open side is ideal for storing glasses or displaying unusual shaped and coloured bottles of liqueurs or adding personal touches by displaying ceramic or glass dishes.<br /><br />I am somewhat amused by the term ‘commode’, although it does refer to a chest of drawers, in the UK a commode is also the term given for a lidded seat which houses a chamber pot underneath!<br /><br />Image source: www.axisformlab.com

Louis XV Commode

Designed and manufactured by Axis FormLAB this Louis XV commode offers modern twist on period furniture. Made in MDF with white gloss enamel...

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Ink Art Work

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://decojournal.com/img/tattooed-chair-mama-tried.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://decojournal.com/img/tattooed-chair-mama-tried.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 332px; height: 494px;" /></a><br />I firmly believe that the most successful interior designs are those which not only work extremely closely with the client in terms of finished appearances but also include personal preferences and interests to ensure that individualism is incorporated skilfully within the agreed designs and styles.<br /><br />For me this piece of intricate ink work displays a passion for using tattoo artistry which clearly demonstrates the ability of the artist to the full. Hand tattooed by Mama Tried studios directed by Scott Campbell, the team at Mama Tried has adopted a ‘why didn’t we think of that’ philosophy in producing exciting and unorthodox approaches to visual media.<br /><br />The new series of the successful TV programmes London Ink and Miami Ink shows that many, many people are using tattoos to decorate and bring art to life on their bodies. This striking chair with its retro black ornate frame, cream leather seat and back rest tattooed in black ink will bring much pleasure to those who adore this type of artistry and a bold way of life. The trendy skull design used as the main focus has a haunting appeal, daring someone to take a seat!<br /><br />Undoubtedly this chair will not appeal to everyone’s taste, however, I do feel that it would make a striking focal point when incorporated within a room which has taken client personality and individualism seriously. I’m sure many a discerning tattooist would jump at the chance to include this unorthodox chair in their workplaces to provide an unusual and unique method of promoting their profession effectively.<br /><br />Image source: www.decojournal.com

Ink Art Work

I firmly believe that the most successful interior designs are those which not only work extremely closely with the client in terms of finis...

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Roller Blind Revival

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/1254/thumb_pink_nerine_blind_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/1254/thumb_pink_nerine_blind_1.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" /></a><br /><br />I have to admit that I have always liked the concept of using a roller blind as part of a window treatment in both traditional and modern home interior designs.<br /><br />Roller blinds are an extremely practical way to provide the maximum amount of natural light entering a room as when rolled up they expose virtually the entire window, offering unobstructed views of the outside world. At night roller blinds provide essential privacy in the easiest of operations.<br /><br />New designs of digital images on roller blinds, which can be made into any size, have given the humble roller blind a whole new lease of life for me. Striking images seem too good not to be see during the day, part pulled blinds compensate this very well and yet still enable light to flood into a room.<br /><br />Roller blinds need not be confined to a bathroom or kitchen, the functionality and versatility of a blind makes them perfect for using with both contemporary and traditional curtains.<br /><br />My love of the roller blind has definitely been re-kindled with the range of blinds available from Noodle.<br /><br />Noodle launched their new range of blinds at this years 100% Design Exhibition with digitally printed Pink Nerine. The natural vibrancy of the colours and clarity of the images present these blinds as works of modern window art in a very exciting way for me.<br /><br />With over one hundred different designs in the Noodle range, there is a colour and image to suit all homes. Noodle can also produce truly unique blinds using client’s own images to add a real personal touch to a room.<br /><br />Image source: www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Roller Blind Revival

I have to admit that I have always liked the concept of using a roller blind as part of a window treatment in both traditional and modern ho...

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Trunk or Treat!

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR67nVAeiVH4JkSzyXifdQ_mGbyDeXYsT8BjN92KjT_4GXcLGYUb8FElwtcU9PhgJZACA04EMhVvRqQHxGk4neu1H7lrWR53-uKcJelvOvwZMbx1gtnD_5WDQMVbUfPrijQ3sUzHZ4q1U/s1600-h/IMG_0162.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261946305818477202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJR67nVAeiVH4JkSzyXifdQ_mGbyDeXYsT8BjN92KjT_4GXcLGYUb8FElwtcU9PhgJZACA04EMhVvRqQHxGk4neu1H7lrWR53-uKcJelvOvwZMbx1gtnD_5WDQMVbUfPrijQ3sUzHZ4q1U/s320/IMG_0162.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Haley and her friend, Christina<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbXbdWcuw0Wkcs6eJeWZ3_-wxWdEbqnWfiHqbyHdw0MJjpObrSkod1ciZtcxmbSqUOeGMfzEapLHZo5IpdGXcWtwlBk-z4JOpBfbfRYxmUMssJ7qGwmBZHiSu-49nXbgnHTKD4k_Lu0LD/s1600-h/IMG_0161.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261946288084017730" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBbXbdWcuw0Wkcs6eJeWZ3_-wxWdEbqnWfiHqbyHdw0MJjpObrSkod1ciZtcxmbSqUOeGMfzEapLHZo5IpdGXcWtwlBk-z4JOpBfbfRYxmUMssJ7qGwmBZHiSu-49nXbgnHTKD4k_Lu0LD/s320/IMG_0161.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Chad and his friend, Dallin - both as "Jokers" from Batman - Chad's real hair dyed green, Dallin wearing a wig!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-LtPBfkoFz3YJeqoUCoJBLperZ5Gof1lCSSUOmxPASgfaelNm5K-ZG0S3G1Kfp6ZQWk3IogptDTFYytcKm2aXNPngqfSbXgaA5ouobRn8VkRJPw8IrZC5hLhogFZl66xLESVw_3brhfNQ/s1600-h/IMG_0174.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261945983767342130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-LtPBfkoFz3YJeqoUCoJBLperZ5Gof1lCSSUOmxPASgfaelNm5K-ZG0S3G1Kfp6ZQWk3IogptDTFYytcKm2aXNPngqfSbXgaA5ouobRn8VkRJPw8IrZC5hLhogFZl66xLESVw_3brhfNQ/s320/IMG_0174.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Everyone.  Notice Reed is about done at this point.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwzL-FCVXPlGwZ9c7OTx1bTHLLvf5K4B5ZcSutJYqLwZS3EWyfTF7He56cpN44L4NbEuSlHC4JVrYYiM52mPlnVlc1l5wsQgKEhNhBMAR2XfLo84FwfgpdTfqHit1PKVxsndiT99xfALM/s1600-h/IMG_0169.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261945973378277282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbwzL-FCVXPlGwZ9c7OTx1bTHLLvf5K4B5ZcSutJYqLwZS3EWyfTF7He56cpN44L4NbEuSlHC4JVrYYiM52mPlnVlc1l5wsQgKEhNhBMAR2XfLo84FwfgpdTfqHit1PKVxsndiT99xfALM/s320/IMG_0169.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Macy, Reed and I handing out candy.  Reed's favorite part was just taking the candy out of my bowl and eating it.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4TLgWyqlaIe5gq6-meWORyk_PMcCWTMWqcaD4MECI9Fbu1PdCsqzrHHNXBAz1LYjX791nnDYc-f9SNtI95u4GSufgC3D8M-fkAMavBDYCd0x1ix-5nQjZp5NLMHaQIL0Bz3nhXa0wNGh/s1600-h/IMG_0165.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261945960992127666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4TLgWyqlaIe5gq6-meWORyk_PMcCWTMWqcaD4MECI9Fbu1PdCsqzrHHNXBAz1LYjX791nnDYc-f9SNtI95u4GSufgC3D8M-fkAMavBDYCd0x1ix-5nQjZp5NLMHaQIL0Bz3nhXa0wNGh/s320/IMG_0165.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Reed trunk-or-treating.  He didn't quite get it, but candy it always good!<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeR3iIMiilPM07zvn_cO50-EMIR-7IBCGbEi2eNZT0SkWuFHMs57FKCnSn9prqZmqv4gi5t2AMem-rzPdlfG8KOEPr9jt6IqoWCyPWnm7lg1RVaI653-64T6uZkaDv9IrupSIj75VzWCX2/s1600-h/IMG_0164.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261945945466708610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeR3iIMiilPM07zvn_cO50-EMIR-7IBCGbEi2eNZT0SkWuFHMs57FKCnSn9prqZmqv4gi5t2AMem-rzPdlfG8KOEPr9jt6IqoWCyPWnm7lg1RVaI653-64T6uZkaDv9IrupSIj75VzWCX2/s320/IMG_0164.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Just putting this pic in for our old Sunland Ward family.  This is our party... and this is after our ward got split about 3 weeks ago.  See all those people?  Crazy!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMo1Nx284K6THhJOM7sUwQ8-PljcQN6qAUlVBcpmTRdMR-IHCbDP_P8ymzPBBPr9BpfQ8qC72QOCMsdJ-8CPYNpkA-dOQd2M4ypfrj93R2t8ZnK6UnUpI-RV24lk7QbxAipGpo2SS3ABu/s1600-h/IMG_0163.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261945925395103186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMo1Nx284K6THhJOM7sUwQ8-PljcQN6qAUlVBcpmTRdMR-IHCbDP_P8ymzPBBPr9BpfQ8qC72QOCMsdJ-8CPYNpkA-dOQd2M4ypfrj93R2t8ZnK6UnUpI-RV24lk7QbxAipGpo2SS3ABu/s320/IMG_0163.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Me and my little monkey.<br /><br /><div>Our church does this thing called "trunk-or-treating". It's lots of fun. You start off with a big chili cook-off in the building, and then go outside for all of the kids to trick-or-treat out of the back of everyone's cars. Sounds a little strange, but always fun.</div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>

Trunk or Treat!

Haley and her friend, Christina Chad and his friend, Dallin - both as "Jokers" from Batman - Chad's real hair dyed green, Da...

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Happy Birthday Carrie - almost!

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrI5LL_yAksteo_U9SDueHeO0cwfS92RFByPt_I-nu6t9dWGdCuVUEXmk2LHNM44n5iG6y04_FWtv0N5m1q140adpAlAQA6W9GPZeMXDeeQqrmj69Bda-Zrv00aNc3-bcpyBJIreP-bhb/s1600-h/IMG_0186.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261943943625522994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrI5LL_yAksteo_U9SDueHeO0cwfS92RFByPt_I-nu6t9dWGdCuVUEXmk2LHNM44n5iG6y04_FWtv0N5m1q140adpAlAQA6W9GPZeMXDeeQqrmj69Bda-Zrv00aNc3-bcpyBJIreP-bhb/s320/IMG_0186.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> D and I looking totally rad!<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0692jRsq2vK6hYd5c7oaBJa3FyV1Gc5YTGNdcIhi8aUhnXEZ-2-nYF-tpSh5RIfI-jfhXyJDipdJg81GNkhzwQwdBnFv6uQltChtXIxYe54o_7K5fr6x_fdE4rilBFYAgATkXwVnaqxd/s1600-h/IMG_0176.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261943929746699858" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP0692jRsq2vK6hYd5c7oaBJa3FyV1Gc5YTGNdcIhi8aUhnXEZ-2-nYF-tpSh5RIfI-jfhXyJDipdJg81GNkhzwQwdBnFv6uQltChtXIxYe54o_7K5fr6x_fdE4rilBFYAgATkXwVnaqxd/s320/IMG_0176.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Madonna me and Flashdance Susie.  We are so AWESOME we can't even stand ourselves!  I make a very good Madonna by the way!<br /><br /><br />So our friend, Carrie, is turning 40 this week! The big 4-0!!! She doesn't look a day over 16 - especially with the braces! Anyways, this weekend we had a surprise party for her, at the roller-skating rink, 80's theme. It was great! We all dressed up and skated, and no major injuries!<br /><br /><br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261943923212380770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYkdbOwnGebGQi8aZfQfdwveEhlDQHD0BzzBeX9wcLLKlURBZYFrBSydhNSdrIdj6BGsZ_KgcAcvBerQDdXeWY6IBN_Ta0UUZoo8vVnrHZ3A4hlTHkghIINx8pxPLTnkpCHFuHkcyZq1H7/s320/Carrie+%26+Scott.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" />Carrie and her husband, Scott.  He rented the super cool blue ruffle tuxedo just for the occasion!<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Birthday Carrie - we love you!!!</span><a id="myphotolink" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30152031&id=1265297886"></a><br /></div></div>

Happy Birthday Carrie - almost!

D and I looking totally rad! Madonna me and Flashdance Susie. We are so AWESOME we can't even stand ourselves! I make a very good Ma...

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Inject a Riot of Beautiful Colours into a Home

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.noodleonline.com/exhibitions/maison%2008%20cushions.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.noodleonline.com/exhibitions/maison%2008%20cushions.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" /></a><br />Digital images skilfully designed into a range of cushions by Noodle will inject a riot of beautiful colours into a home. The variety of different images which capture nature at its best are digitally printed onto silk fabric and come complete with a feather insert.<br /><br />The traditional style square shapes are available in either 16 or 20 inch with the rectangular panel cushions in a generous 11 x 18”, all are machine washable making them extremely functional as well as striking to look at.<br /><br />Noodle have their own on-line shop with many of their products available ready to buy rather than ordering and waiting for them to be made. The wide choice of traditional favourite flowers in vivid natural colours provide something to suit all colour decors. The stunning effects of the close up images and vibrant colours are perfect for instantaneously injecting colour into a room.<br /><br />The autumnal leaves and branches in burnt oranges or sunset reds offer a warm appearance just waiting to be snuggled into during the winter months. One of the great advantages of using cushions in a home is the versatility to replace the covers in line with the seasons, alternatively brighten the winter blues by choosing spring or summer flowers reminding us that winter doesn’t last forever!<br /><br />With Christmas just around the corner, I believe I have found the ideal gift for all horticultural lovers, green-fingered gardeners or those who love nature at its best! With such a vast range available it’s just a matter of selecting which ones to opt for!<br /><br /><br />Image source: www.noodleonline.com

Inject a Riot of Beautiful Colours into a Home

Digital images skilfully designed into a range of cushions by Noodle will inject a riot of beautiful colours into a home. The variety of dif...

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Black and White or White and Black?

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/1288/thumb_Buono-coffetable_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.100percentdesign.co.uk/ExhibitorLibrary/1288/thumb_Buono-coffetable_1.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />I adore these coffee tables made in fabric, PU or leather. The monochrome effect is striking in an understated way, the pattern is inspired by natural objects which have been placed ingeniously around the base, providing a style which would look stunning in a variety of different hone or office interior design styles.<br /><br />The Buono-coffee table was launched and exhibited by PimPen.Co.Ltd at the 100% Design Exhibition in September this year and is designed to be both a coffee table and a stool. This piece look incredibly comfortable as a stool, just perfect for perching on informally! I can also see this table being used as a foot stool, a contemporary twist on the traditional pouffe in many homes.<br /><br />The circular insert lends itself beautifully for placing a mug of coffee during the day or a glass of wine at informal gatherings or a quiet night in by the fire! The practicality of incorporating this piece of modern furniture into homes I believe are endless, although they have been made as part of the Buono collection of seating they would look equally striking coordinated with people’s existing furniture suites, more particularly if they are also in plain black or white fabric or leather.<br /><br />Chic and sophisticated the Buono-coffee table has an unfussiness which I really enjoy, stylish yet functional and exceptionally pleasing to the eye with no harsh rigid lines one’s attention remain focused on the coffee table. For me, either colour way, black and white or white and black is reminiscent of Ying and Yang, balance and harmony.<br /><br />Image source: www.100percentdesign.co.uk

Black and White or White and Black?

I adore these coffee tables made in fabric, PU or leather. The monochrome effect is striking in an understated way, the pattern is inspired ...

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The Ultimate in Recycling?

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.woohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/bench2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.woohome.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/bench2.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" /></a><br />This has bench has got to be one of the most innovative designs in ultimate re-cycling! The “334” bench is made strangely enough from 334 old newspapers which have been folded and stacked next to one another on three parallel bars of metal. The design shape and number of newspapers provides the bench with enough strength to hold five people.<br /><br />Not only is the “334” bench extremely economical and an excellent way to re-cycle it has a design shape which is simplistic yet proportional, suiting all manner of interior design styles.<br /><br />Created by Oscar Lhermitte, product design student at the central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, the “334” bench is part of his 'X Days Project', the concept behind the “334” bench has been used to inspire people into recycling and creating their own unique and fascinating pieces of furniture and useful objects without using glues or screws!<br /><br />I think this type of effective and practical re-cycling should be encouraged in schools as part of 'going green' campaigns. I suppose for those who wish to be annoyingly pedantic one could only use the newspapers one reads! Saving a daily newspaper, a bench could be successfully completed within a year and the colour supplements could be created into coordinating coffee tables!<br /><br />I'll be interested to know how well this fantastic idea catches on and whether it will only people who read certain newspapers actually give it a go! Of course there is bound to be the dilemma of where to store a years worth of newspapers somewhere dry while or maybe it should be an ongoing project which gradually evolves over the days and weeks!<br /><br />Image source: www.woohome.com

The Ultimate in Recycling?

This has bench has got to be one of the most innovative designs in ultimate re-cycling! The “334” bench is made strangely enough from 334 ol...

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Tom Raffield- Ash Pendant No.1

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tomraffield.com/tr_news/tr_ashp_news2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://www.tomraffield.com/tr_news/tr_ashp_news2.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" /></a><br />Tom Raffield, co-founder of Sixisis, has created his own company from which he has used the most beautiful local English Ash to create this unique sculptural light shade.<br /><br />A piece of true craftsmanship which looks as stunning during the daylight hours when natural light permeates through the coils and woven twists as it does when the energy saving soft glow giant light bulb, which Tom supplies with every commission, is switched on. The visual effects highlight the natural colouring of the wood magnificently while offering a soft, subtle lighting effects.<br /><br /><br />Tom is renowned for his designs using sustainable woods. To create the light shade he steams green, unseasoned wood to provide him with the flexibility to bend, coil and weave the strips into this fabulous design. His low energy manufacturing methods are truly remarkable, he uses only water and local wood, any wood waste goes to a local smoke house to cure fresh salmon and mackerel.<br /><br />I really like this piece of practical sculptural art. This particular piece has a 60cm diameter, however, different sizes will be made on request, contact@tomraffield.com<br /><br />I believe Tom has costed his work at low prices, Ash Pendant No.1 is only £250, making he work  very affordable as well as genuinely unique.<br /><br />As Tom has called this Ash Pendant No.1 I sincerely hope he is going to produce numbers two and three very soon!<br /><br />Ash pendant No.1 was recently unveiled at Liberty of London and is currently available to see at the Re Design Lighten Up travelling Exhibition which began in September this year.<br /><br />Image source: www.tomraffield.com

Tom Raffield- Ash Pendant No.1

Tom Raffield, co-founder of Sixisis, has created his own company from which he has used the most beautiful local English Ash to create this ...

4:15 AM

300 posts!

300 posts!

Oh my gosh, I just realized that I've posted 300 times!!! Can you believe that???? So, happy 300 post-day to all!!! (And look, I figur...

6:56 PM

Little People, Big World

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-0OWR-esIFEOKNLgtlsabqO94EiVwlqT1t_cDMhMdxsLZJNFwtVXeHsTXWxfuc-9HewaRir8971xwmFIWoyVrKlqUEAImZL488Qfq-eXnfsGqk-vWMB1jR-nATQHY3RyodxRR40h99HT/s1600-h/IMG_0104.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257592817634670306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-0OWR-esIFEOKNLgtlsabqO94EiVwlqT1t_cDMhMdxsLZJNFwtVXeHsTXWxfuc-9HewaRir8971xwmFIWoyVrKlqUEAImZL488Qfq-eXnfsGqk-vWMB1jR-nATQHY3RyodxRR40h99HT/s320/IMG_0104.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Luke, Haley, Macy, Chad and friend, Daelin, in front of the Roloff Farms sign<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZIWNrSZNkoUtiikmrXgAwwLM4SMsJeE8UJtvp9uxIaUzvcmLyI8nBqt7aR6G0vgFy6ZB22UJ5aiL8pwvgDT8X2edfDmpNZCdgwcUIcmNZWGJPWY44HePymWs7C6mQFDYFF555eGZjY5c/s1600-h/IMG_0063.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257592821399682386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcZIWNrSZNkoUtiikmrXgAwwLM4SMsJeE8UJtvp9uxIaUzvcmLyI8nBqt7aR6G0vgFy6ZB22UJ5aiL8pwvgDT8X2edfDmpNZCdgwcUIcmNZWGJPWY44HePymWs7C6mQFDYFF555eGZjY5c/s320/IMG_0063.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAO9Hsl37i41SuIYh5qGgs9Nw07iYj8EHU_puaGhTg7npBZYltbNk4aR7PnKnQlgwfyE_371gX-t4BdgozAP9X60l4BKfZ4EgBWE3tiJHCir7IA-FHIZTblaTAV9yQzH4G4cOid2Gmlj7/s1600-h/IMG_0064.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257592826348802850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAO9Hsl37i41SuIYh5qGgs9Nw07iYj8EHU_puaGhTg7npBZYltbNk4aR7PnKnQlgwfyE_371gX-t4BdgozAP9X60l4BKfZ4EgBWE3tiJHCir7IA-FHIZTblaTAV9yQzH4G4cOid2Gmlj7/s320/IMG_0064.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>The zip line.  Not exactly sure how it works with the bicycle, but it sure did look cool.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqq0aTVaRYF6FC0idHGJ8I-FyUgZbkyzNBBP2W7dEDtb0LriEg45ngCS-m3AmjIhrIqUYSfAqq8B0WqcH6awCdMqPYjyW-SqQjCH3cAtdOVjC9BJmvcPdWA5fFVZ4j4GN_ldotPlgMoh53/s1600-h/IMG_0066.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257592838929255570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqq0aTVaRYF6FC0idHGJ8I-FyUgZbkyzNBBP2W7dEDtb0LriEg45ngCS-m3AmjIhrIqUYSfAqq8B0WqcH6awCdMqPYjyW-SqQjCH3cAtdOVjC9BJmvcPdWA5fFVZ4j4GN_ldotPlgMoh53/s320/IMG_0066.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>There's Matt Roloff in his mule.  They were filming while we were there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfc194fU6BYPLdGvA0OOiAy_F9IM3U61kbn0klIEiOjUDN2L5W3EgfD6IQuv_vh6kQf1_i_s9LT8uDLHhOFzGctD9Q9f4nqyKlANHYJr5QSJ3mNabcMrCyyr6RS307lQwKOClPgN2ZmbB/s1600-h/IMG_0103.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257592842129376850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfc194fU6BYPLdGvA0OOiAy_F9IM3U61kbn0klIEiOjUDN2L5W3EgfD6IQuv_vh6kQf1_i_s9LT8uDLHhOFzGctD9Q9f4nqyKlANHYJr5QSJ3mNabcMrCyyr6RS307lQwKOClPgN2ZmbB/s320/IMG_0103.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEOHx8bHD-FA96TxV-eGkO5AvRN1zqvcTCx5hg5AI-vqtbkKVkGyPQzMNnEtmIEe2UnrOiRMRhw2be75K5Wk9Ce9xQ3tsadoiIN-N-YpzOrHRv0TOjDVNRJtzpGH4LMojBqg6kbwwaBqUW/s1600-h/IMG_0068.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257591730845059106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEOHx8bHD-FA96TxV-eGkO5AvRN1zqvcTCx5hg5AI-vqtbkKVkGyPQzMNnEtmIEe2UnrOiRMRhw2be75K5Wk9Ce9xQ3tsadoiIN-N-YpzOrHRv0TOjDVNRJtzpGH4LMojBqg6kbwwaBqUW/s320/IMG_0068.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The "mens crisis center - no criticizing men in the barn".  Gotta love that.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzWcschS32Huy8q6_ORErIyfOo-SKVi0gfUajpwMj5cZXQ4aThyphenhyphen8ropW6a2fVwk2IBjMTaMdJXfJvTEsXriRW4N2GzadGeVOGfDc7wdC5cVC1PFIeTVJiEWrbYyizPIN-p6-inmxylDkh/s1600-h/IMG_0088.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257591733984269362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzWcschS32Huy8q6_ORErIyfOo-SKVi0gfUajpwMj5cZXQ4aThyphenhyphen8ropW6a2fVwk2IBjMTaMdJXfJvTEsXriRW4N2GzadGeVOGfDc7wdC5cVC1PFIeTVJiEWrbYyizPIN-p6-inmxylDkh/s320/IMG_0088.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Haley in the wild west town.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrZT2rqSw-88O1AD3MFc-166VY7dNpuNiTvhQgkLYUbEq5gxkYLDupXxXYx67Mdy-hfm3v-6dKHBFF-yjZksouz38oMYOF1HbLw6f-RH7gy365ahcx5dp0O2AX2wF1be3WrPjXQ8hV8Mo/s1600-h/IMG_0091.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257591736268988146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtrZT2rqSw-88O1AD3MFc-166VY7dNpuNiTvhQgkLYUbEq5gxkYLDupXxXYx67Mdy-hfm3v-6dKHBFF-yjZksouz38oMYOF1HbLw6f-RH7gy365ahcx5dp0O2AX2wF1be3WrPjXQ8hV8Mo/s320/IMG_0091.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre3pi2a8E-m8PMppsFntpiaoom3LFJRee4Wfr2X1raI32KoPT8Jh0_UzqfTCwb_jNL098cwpHfr-7_TVzqCqyBse9IteicyqBRlP6FOUPEKUOVDVKN8fDQnzV7OqpC6AqmjtAZb2E5o3w/s1600-h/IMG_0094.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257591740936900482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjre3pi2a8E-m8PMppsFntpiaoom3LFJRee4Wfr2X1raI32KoPT8Jh0_UzqfTCwb_jNL098cwpHfr-7_TVzqCqyBse9IteicyqBRlP6FOUPEKUOVDVKN8fDQnzV7OqpC6AqmjtAZb2E5o3w/s320/IMG_0094.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Reed LOVED the pumpkins!  He thought they were all giant balls.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-y4SgbIzFA5z0DbXbXxtDrgbgMfj4f8Qro8Co498bYVIk0CzDQVCV1Cqf_oCSeLOs2-Q3TVgaRtW0OEHqSBnHvQVu6zC5n441Kp2EBHfyLxmHD6FGuuqKfuzrFB58hQS7Jm1MvFHE9HV/s1600-h/IMG_0096.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257591747321353170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-y4SgbIzFA5z0DbXbXxtDrgbgMfj4f8Qro8Co498bYVIk0CzDQVCV1Cqf_oCSeLOs2-Q3TVgaRtW0OEHqSBnHvQVu6zC5n441Kp2EBHfyLxmHD6FGuuqKfuzrFB58hQS7Jm1MvFHE9HV/s320/IMG_0096.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> The kids picked out HUGE pumpkins.  We had 7 of them, one for each of us, and they were great!<br /><br /><br /><div>Last Friday, the kids didn't have school, so we headed to the Roloff Pumpkin Patch. (It's only about an hour from our house.) You know, Little People, Big World, on TLC? It was pretty cool. Neat to see their farm and how they really live. Matt Roloff, the dad, was there and we saw him a few times. We got to see the western town, the pirate ship, and all the other cool stuff that they've put down there. It was very much of a novelty to see where they live, but very different than I expected.  Not bigger or smaller, just different.  Things were in different places than I thought they should've been based on how they were shown on the show. </div><div> </div><br /></div>

Little People, Big World

Luke, Haley, Macy, Chad and friend, Daelin, in front of the Roloff Farms sign The zip line. Not exactly sure how it works with the bicycle...

5:33 PM

Why I have turned into a bad blogger.

Really?  Ok, I'm crazy, busy.  Who isn't?  But besides that... we have very stupid computers in our house.  We have 3 laptops, as if 1 isn't enough, and they all have issues.  Mine, which is the oldest, works the best, unless you go on the internet.  It will go on fine for a while (after convincing it that it really wants to be there) but then after a while, it totally freezes and you have to bring up the task thingy.... yada, yada, yada.  Just a pain.  And besides that, it doesn't have it's own memory card thing.  I have to plug in a little thingy (like all the technical terms here?) and then put my camera memory card into it to get them on the computer.  One too many steps if you ask me.<br /><br />Then there's D's laptop.  The laptop we love.  Perfect.  Great.  Until it was left on our bed, and someone little accidentally (get ready for this) pee'd on it, thereby shorting out the monitor.  This happened last May, and for some reason the other night it decided to work again, but every so often the screen will just completely black out and stay blacked out (I'm typing on it right now... keep your fingers crossed!).  Poor little computer.  Note to self: laptops and pee definately don't mix.<br /><br />Ok, so then there's the third laptop.  The one bought to replace the pee'd on one.  HP, good, has a memory card thing right in (as does the pee'd on one), bells, whistles, the whole thing.  Until after having it about three months it decided to no longer have the middle row on the keyboard work.  Seriously.  Including the letters A-L, and the "enter" key.  You know how many words contain these letters?  A whole lot.  Now granted, it has a stylus thing that you can write directly on the monitor with, but it takes oh so much longer than just typing it.  We've contacted HP, and they are trying to fix it, but so far, no help.<br /><br />So now you see the real reason why blogging has become such an issue for me.  I will try to do better... but no promises.  You'd have to get them from the laptops, and I just don't think their willing right now.

Why I have turned into a bad blogger.

Really? Ok, I'm crazy, busy. Who isn't? But besides that... we have very stupid computers in our house. We have 3 laptops, as if...

5:18 PM

I challenge you.

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So today I am giving myself the 'gift of the present time' as so wisely suggested by <a href="http://stacysbigpicture.typepad.com/altogether_too_happy/2008/10/october-1st.html" target="_blank">Stacy Julian</a>. The idea is to snap 10-12 photos that represent your life, right now. Keep the tiny collection in your purse, tote or diaper bag, look through them frequently and then -- early next October '09 -- document your thoughts on the experience. It's an exercise in appreciation of life through photos. Love that!</div><div></div><br /><div>So really, super easy. The little "scrapbook" is only like 2 12" big, and my pictures 2"x2". Totally tiny. So easy to do and to keep in my purse. Gotta love that. So, I now challenge you, to somehow document your life. Right now. What's important. What matters. What makes you happy or sad. Whatever. Just do it... and see how it changes, or doesn't, by next year at this time.</div></div>

I challenge you.

Last week, a scrapbooker who I "follow", put a challenge out there. So today I am giving myself the 'gift of the present time...

6:42 PM

The big day.

<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJ2HhWzwhUPKRgav_1sbGI6r5QnZxdoW8a6ytddZ0TmBmZAK_QSG7C-lEc1Y0Fim4GOlfJ4Lyi8JShDQ9WUJDvLgFXbj_-Ul4BGklx3F0FmN8YjLatACqUgReD1YNIzYIVyYSN8yGLE9p/s1600-h/macy+and+d+baptism.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254085223894776466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJ2HhWzwhUPKRgav_1sbGI6r5QnZxdoW8a6ytddZ0TmBmZAK_QSG7C-lEc1Y0Fim4GOlfJ4Lyi8JShDQ9WUJDvLgFXbj_-Ul4BGklx3F0FmN8YjLatACqUgReD1YNIzYIVyYSN8yGLE9p/s320/macy+and+d+baptism.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Macy and Derrick before her baptism<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX_bDvUuRwgYA0fk6f7V4vJDrMDW0ETn8OkjcxlZlMapJhNWpS1FmLR3andmvIvoIFOXOysyf5FcUOnlQS3oF4iSxlT3oDlqaKwtxBzh_80IjKMA4fru-SLXaYUPSXLDnJUvV93o0y23_/s1600-h/macy+and+friends+at+baptism.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254085224596160066" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyX_bDvUuRwgYA0fk6f7V4vJDrMDW0ETn8OkjcxlZlMapJhNWpS1FmLR3andmvIvoIFOXOysyf5FcUOnlQS3oF4iSxlT3oDlqaKwtxBzh_80IjKMA4fru-SLXaYUPSXLDnJUvV93o0y23_/s320/macy+and+friends+at+baptism.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a>Macy and some of her friends - Sierra, Alina, Julia and Elley<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGkXGX6urP-5n1Th5U6be9kRr3vgTiiTNEDONzJhLEmQbiY1Bg6FFkTiNcl0dZuiAIooDjdPdKQoLsFwY4QEzPpzoiqjnU1aXb01qwy8UE2fCxxb8B3_GT0ay0GlyDx9twNLxWEFJpI06/s1600-h/macy+baptism+grandma+grandpa.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254085225496796034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGkXGX6urP-5n1Th5U6be9kRr3vgTiiTNEDONzJhLEmQbiY1Bg6FFkTiNcl0dZuiAIooDjdPdKQoLsFwY4QEzPpzoiqjnU1aXb01qwy8UE2fCxxb8B3_GT0ay0GlyDx9twNLxWEFJpI06/s320/macy+baptism+grandma+grandpa.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Macy and Grandma and Grandpa Huckvale<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLYtmbEEu7-V33zt3S97BP_iHOpquVNjHyPuS4ws-vDmyvNga_oMVyzi0kiqgn0l5H86_yArXrYN4EFxmCkMArOZupwYQWminPUV6EVofQsfV5Z1GtMxOAqEW8DqTcNiFBVCQLSKhvIid/s1600-h/macy+baptism+huckvale+family.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254085222519057970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbLYtmbEEu7-V33zt3S97BP_iHOpquVNjHyPuS4ws-vDmyvNga_oMVyzi0kiqgn0l5H86_yArXrYN4EFxmCkMArOZupwYQWminPUV6EVofQsfV5Z1GtMxOAqEW8DqTcNiFBVCQLSKhvIid/s320/macy+baptism+huckvale+family.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> Petrowskys, Grandma and Grandpa, us and Bob/Susie Huckvales </div><div align="center">(about 1/3 of the Huckvale clan)<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwQhHAEOEfC3LwkFciFSjyqqmhcgPDcATYgTYLRviHj9dgZsZlW7QaFpRVqNPVz6jgJSEa8kHD1tJElaHiR9cI3N5kkvpGRZodYLmdNsF3Jkf0cYgGQ9jEEwF8aOC3OtLF5zkUlVySYTQ/s1600-h/macy+family+baptism+pic.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5254085230100768690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEwQhHAEOEfC3LwkFciFSjyqqmhcgPDcATYgTYLRviHj9dgZsZlW7QaFpRVqNPVz6jgJSEa8kHD1tJElaHiR9cI3N5kkvpGRZodYLmdNsF3Jkf0cYgGQ9jEEwF8aOC3OtLF5zkUlVySYTQ/s320/macy+family+baptism+pic.jpg" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a> us - our little family - Reed, D, me, Luke, Chad, Macy and Haley</p><p><br /></p>When you turn 8 in our church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, aka "Mormon"), you get the choice to be baptized. Since Macy turned 8 earlier in September, she got the chance to get baptized last weekend. It was really nice. Grandma and Grandpa came from L.A. for it, as well as the Bob/Susie Huckvale family, Heidi/Duane Petrowsky, and many, many friends. D baptized her, I cried (of course!), cousin Robby and Grandma Huckvale spoke, and Jenny Huckvale sang. Chad and Luke gave prayers, and Aunt Susie led the music. It was so nice, and I'm so glad that Macy chose to be baptized and that she is the sweet spirit that was loaned to us for her time on Earth. We love her so much and are so thankful for her.  Wish all of you could have been here with us for this special day!

The big day.

Macy and Derrick before her baptism Macy and some of her friends - Sierra, Alina, Julia and Elley Macy and Grandma and Grandpa Huckvale P...

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So thankful.

So thankful.

Remember a couple of months ago, how I was bugged that I didn't get put on the parent board at Haley's preschool? Well, let me tell...

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I love living in a "small town".

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41P_fcZ5NSxrYuu9Y1-d22QVMIZNw9qRTMDw7tYzKrHOKNg4-QokeF20dnf99JePI8PDhKk5BQWN8q2d5w7fpgCKCqcJomarIpXLWtEhvPiTsAQlLv2HHacYgQ1KU38inmCniF292_8O4/s1600-h/IMG_0011.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253149317607480130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41P_fcZ5NSxrYuu9Y1-d22QVMIZNw9qRTMDw7tYzKrHOKNg4-QokeF20dnf99JePI8PDhKk5BQWN8q2d5w7fpgCKCqcJomarIpXLWtEhvPiTsAQlLv2HHacYgQ1KU38inmCniF292_8O4/s320/IMG_0011.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /></a><br /><div>Here it is. Only the 3rd of October... and we've already been "BOOed". The boys went to Uncle Bob's house to watch the BYU game (go COUGS!!! not Washington Cougs, BYU COUGS!!!), so the girls and I decided to go out and get some food. When we got back, not even an hour later, there was a goodie bag on our porch. Candy and treats inside, with a note saying that we had been "BOOed". I love it! Totally something I would do. So now, forget this whole blog "tagging" thing, I challenge all of you to go and BOO people. It's really fun and then everyone can pretend that they live in a small town. </div><div></div><br /><div>Here's what ya do... write a note: <span style="color:#ff9900;">Happy Halloween... and BOO to you! You have officially been BOOed, and now it is your spirited responsibility to BOO again! Choose 4 of your neighbors within the next 48 hours, tiptoe to their door, ring and run! Don't let them see you! Deliver your BOOrific package to their door so that they may BOO some more. Let's see how many doors get BOOed. Make sure you hang your BOOed sign in your window so we can tell who has been BOOed and who has not. Let's BOO the entire neighborhood before Halloween!</span></div><div></div><br /><div>So, you leave this note, with a copy of a ghost that says "I've been BOOed" to be hung in the next person's window, and some treats. Do it to 4 different families... and totally make their days! I dare ya!</div><div></div><br /><div><span style="color:#ff6600;">Happy BOOing!!!</span></div>

I love living in a "small town".

Here it is. Only the 3rd of October... and we've already been "BOOed". The boys went to Uncle Bob's house to watch the BYU...

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