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Our Sources

Published on February 18, 2012January 20, 2013 by Our Humble Abode3 Comments

Were you wondering where we got something? Well, here’s one stop before you shop. A room by room list of nearly everything in our house.

Living Room:

Paint: Silver Drop by Behr and Behr’s Vermont Cream color matched in Wal-Mart’s Colorplace brand Rug: Flor Sofa: HOM Furniture Chairs: Dolce Lounge Chair from Target End Tables: Dror by Target Lamps: Target Curtains: Target Throw Blanket: TJ Maxx Pillow Covers: Hand Sewn Fabric from Joann Bird Candleholder: Target Picture Frames: Wal-Mart, Target, Michael’s, all spray painted white Artwork: Custom made by me Front Door: Home Depot Floors: Original Red Oak Hardwood

Living Room Other Side:

Small table: Ikea

Stools: World Market Cabinets: Built by Ben

Entertainment Center:

Entertainment Center: Custom Built by Ben Door Hardware: Home Depot Modern Bar TV: 32″ Vizio from Costco Silver Picture Frames: TJ Maxx B Monogram: Target Candle Holders: Target Clock: Restoration Hardware on Ebay Tall Blue Vase: Crate and Barrel Candleholders: Pier 1, Hobby Lobby, Michael’s Books: Used, Barnes and Noble Cut Out and Silhouettes: Made by me

Kitchen:

Cabinets: Built by Ben Cabinet color: Lowers: Pewter Tankard by Sherwin Williams, Uppers: Vermont Cream by Behr, Wall color: Mistinted version of Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage (The paint is from Wal-Mart) and they used the light base. The formula for one gallon is B-37, E-39.5, and T-37 Counter tops: Bubinga, an African hardwood Vent hood: Proline Range Hoods Hardware: Lowe’s

Stove: KitchenAid Sink: Locally custom made Back splash: Marble subway tile from Home Depot Dishwasher: KitchenAid from Sears

Dining Room:

Paint: Mistinted version of Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage (The paint is from Wal-Mart and they used the light base. The formula for one gallon is B-37, E-39.5, and T-37. This is the color used in our basement, too. It can look more green in some light) and Behr’s Vermont Cream-both color matched at Wal-Mart Dining Table: DIY Table Chairs: World Market Rug: Flor Curtains: Hand Sewn from Fabric From Hancock Fabrics Plates: Linens N Things and Target Bird Candleholder: TJ Maxx Light Fixture: CB2 Curtain Rod: Wal-Mart Floors: Original Red Oak Hardwood

Guest Bedroom:

Paint: Restoration Hardware’s Sea Green, color matched to Behr and Behr’s Vermont Cream Headboard: Free from an apartment tenant Floral Bedding: Ross Sheets: Linens N Things Blue King Pillows: TJ Maxx Pillow: Hand Sewn from Fabric from Joann Picture Frame: From my Great Grandma Photo: Forsyth Park Fountain taken on our Honeymoon in Savannah, GA White Nightstand: Built by Ben Lamp: Target Clock: World Market Candle Sconces: Bed, Bath and Beyond Curtains: Wal-Mart Curtain Rod: Target Apothecary Jar of Shells: Michael’s Pendant: DIY with coffee filters

Guest Bedroom Other Side:

Mirror: Found in the Trash-from Target Bedside Carafe: Two Glasses from World Market Shell: Target Artwork in the Hall: Family Tree made by Me

Main Bathroom:

Paint: Behr’s Vermont Cream and Restoration Hardware’s Lilac Vanity: Built by Ben out of Maple Drawer Pulls: Home Depot Countertop: Giallo San Francsico Granite Remnant Vessel Sink and Faucet: E bay Mirror: Reused from Remodel Light Fixtures: Home Depot Picture, Frame and Mat: Michael’s Glass Jar: HomeGoods Soap Pump: Target Lotion: Bath and Body Works Candles and Jars: Target Purple Towels: Target White Towels: Linens N Things Leaves Painting: Painted by me

Main Bathroom Shower:

White and Grey Marble Tile (also on floors): Home Depot Faucet: Delta at Home Depot Shower Curtain: Bed sheet ombre dyed by me Towel Bar and Toilet Paper Holder: Home Depot

Master Bedroom:

Paint: Restoration Hardware’s Bay Laurel and Behr’s Vermont Cream Bed: Custom Built by Ben Duvet: Target Pillow Cases: Fieldcrest for Target Throw Pillow: Sewn using fabric from Joann Nightstands: IKEA Lamps: Home Depot State Paintings: Etsy seller Poppy and Pinecone Picture Frames: Target Small Print: Etsy seller Ello There Curtains: Wal-Mart Curtain Rods: Wal-Mart

Master Bedroom Other Side:

Mirror: DIY using paint sticks Upholstered Bench: HOM Furniture Silhouette art: Made by me

Master Bathroom:

Paint: Behr’s Vermont Cream and Benjamin Moore’s Sonoma Clay Curtains: Wal-Mart Floors: Absolute Black Granite and White Marble from Home Depot Toilet: Kohler Highline from Home Depot Vanity: Built by Ben Countertop: Galaxy Black Remnant Ben Finished Shower Curtain: Target Towels: Target Towel Bar and Toilet Paper Holder: Home Depot Print: Pierre J. Redoute from Ebay

Boy’s Bedroom:

Paint: Ralph Lauren’s Riesling color matched in Behr paint. (Gallon formula is AX 11, C 15, and L 10) and Behr’s Vermont Cream Crib: Garage Sale Side Table: Ikea Curtains: Wal-Mart Curtain Rods: Home Depot Sheets: Target Crib Skirt: Target Rocking Chair: Family chair Mobile: Made by Me Owl Pillow: Made by Me Yellow Map: Tweet Heart Wall Art ABC Art Print: Made By Girl E and V: Hobby Lobby Pillows: Made by Me

Bed: Hand Me Down Bed Spray Painted Yellow Bedding: Target Stuffed Animals: Kohl’s Pillows: Hand sewn by me Footprint Art: Inked Feet of my Boys Artwork: Skinny Cow Ads Side Table: Hand me down Chevron Rug: Hand painted jute rug Light Fixture: DIY’d using iron on wood veneer Bookshelf: From my parents Owl Bank: Target

Office:

Paint: Benjamin Moore’s Raisin and Behr’s Vermont Cream Cabinets and Shelving: Custom Built by Ben Countertops: Brazilian Cherry and Carrera Marble Desk Chair: IKEA Desk Lamp: Target Storage Boxes and Magazine Files: IKEA Curtains: Hand Sewn from Fabric from Hancock Fabrics White Marble Vases: Restoration Hardware Small Blue Vase: Target Little Bird: Felt Pincushion from Etsy Picture Frames on Shelves: Target Map Frame: Michael’s Map: Art.com Light Fixture: DIY by me Magnetic Tins: IKEA

Office Bookshelves:

Chair: Target Accent Table: Target Picture Frame on Table: Target Silver Tealight: Michael’s Blue Clock: Hobby Lobby Storage Boxes: IKEA Brown Frames: Hobby Lobby Art in Brown Frames: My modern portraits Drawing Figure: IKEA Rose Candle Holders: Michael’s, Big Lots and Ross Pet Portrait: Custom Painted by Kim at Yellow Brick Home Wire Buildings: Target Hourglass: TJ Maxx Butterfly Artwork: Custom Made by Me Globes: Garage Sales and Target Vacation Jars: Hobby Lobby filled with vacation items Books: Barnes and Noble, Thrift Stores and Garage Sales Pillow: Sewn by me

Theater Room:

Paint: Mistinted version of Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage and Behr’s Vermont Cream (The paint is from Wal-Mart and they used the light base. The formula for one gallon is B-37, E-39.5, and T-37. We also used this color in our dining room) Sectional: Costco Side Table: Hand me down Lamps: Home Depot Rug: Hand me down, originally from JC Penney Candle Sconces: Bed, Bath and Beyond Blanket: TJ Maxx

Chair: Free on the side of the road Bench: Used Furniture Store Art: Etsy

Entertainment Center: Custom built by Ben TV: 42 inch Insignia from Best Buy Sound System: Onkyo

Basement Bathroom:

Paint: Sycamore Green by Restoration Hardware and Behr’s Vermont Cream Mirror: Free from Ben’s boss Sconces: Home Depot Sink and Faucet: Home Depot Lacquer Soap Pump, Dish, Tray, Box and Cup: Jonathan Adler Deer Hook: World Market Granite: Verde Maritoka, remnant Vanity: Built by Ben Drawer Pulls: Home Depot Art Print: Etsy seller The Living Room Floor Frame: Target Toilet: Kohler Tile: Costco and Home Depot Towels: Target, Linens N Things, and Wal-Mart

Small Basement Bedroom:

Paint: Mistinted version of Restoration Hardware’s Silver Sage and Behr’s Vermont Cream (The paint is from Wal-Mart and they used the light base. The formula for one gallon is B-37, E-39.5, and T-37. We also used this color in our dining and theater rooms) Art: Made by me and Etsy Frames: Target, Wal-Mart, and thrift stores Lamp: Thrift Store with a recovered shade Side Table: Hand me down Pink Shams: Marshall Field’s (before it became Macy’s) Curtains: Target Clock: Ikea

Large Basement Bedroom:

Paint: I have no idea Bed: Hand me down from Ben’s boss Bedding: Fieldcrest from Target Chair: Lay-Z-Boy Lamp: From Amanda’s old work Pillows: Sewn by me Circle Artwork: Made from paint chips Bird Painting: Done by Amanda White Vases: Target, Ikea, Michael’s

Laundry Room:

Washer and Dryer: LG from Home Depot Cabinets: Built by Ben Rug: Target More to come!

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Gimme a Giveaway: Moochie Lou

Published on February 17, 2012February 24, 2012 by Our Humble Abode98 Comments

This giveaway has ended. See who won here.

I’m kind of a sucker for pretty fabrics, especially when they’re screen printed. This week, we’ve partnered with an awesome Sydney based Etsy shop, Moochie Lou.

The shop is stocked with pretty fabric items, like this table runner:

This duvet and pillow case set looks darn cozy.

Travel with kiddos often? This sleep set is a perfect to take on vacation, a sleep over, or for an afternoon nap at home.

Who doesn’t love pillow covers? With so many options, these are sure to please.

The Goods: One aqua birch pillow cover (on the right in the photo above).

To Enter: We ask that you please subscribe to Our Humble A{Bowe}d. If you don’t want to receive e-mail notifications, that’s fine. Let us know if you follow us through Google Reader or another form and it will also count. To subscribe, click the “Sign Me Up!” button under “Be the first to know.” Once you’ve subscribed, leave a comment, which can (but doesn’t have to) include our Just for Fun question.

Just for Fun: Tell us your favorite fabric (or share a link). Or what you call kissing. In our house, the boys call a kiss a ‘mooch’ (like smooch).

For additional entries:

1. Add Moochie Lou to your Etsy favs, come back and leave a comment telling us what your favorite item is.

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Contest Closes: Thursday, February 23rd at 11:59 pm, central time.

Number of Winners: One!

Ships: Anywhere in the world!

Other Info: We will select the winner using random.org and announce on Friday, February 24th. Good luck!!

Our Humble Sponsors: February

Published on February 16, 2012February 16, 2012 by Our Humble AbodeLeave a comment

Ya know what makes me happy? Our awesome sponsors. This month, we’ve got five fantastic shops supporting us. First up, Scissors, Paper, Mouse. This little Australian based shop is filled with cute and colorful prints like The Man in Charge:

And Strength of My Love for You:

Of course, there are plenty more designs to choose from, so stop by the shop and show Yasmin some love.

Joseph Thompson Woodworks is another Etsy shop with cool kitchen gear. I seriously love the natural edge cutting boards:

Of course we love the striped cutting boards, too:

And this big kahuna Katie made for my sister is nothing short of awesome.

Last weeks giveaway partner, E-Meals, is also sponsor.

E-Meals offers a variety of meal plan options to save you time and money.

S and S Babee is continuing to support us, too.

S and S Babee is a small shop with hand sewn baby goodies. Jenna takes custom orders, so if you’re looking for something, give her a holler.

Last but not least, my blog bud Jen at IHeart Organizing is showing us some love.

Jen has re-released her all-inclusive Household Binder Kit, complete with three cover sheets and customized pages.

Don’t need a whole kit? Jen offers single pages, too, so stop in the shop and browse through the options.

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Balloon Animal Birthday

Published on February 16, 2012October 18, 2012 by Our Humble Abode26 Comments

E will turn two soon, which means I’m in party planning mode. The boy loves balloons, but I didn’t want to duplicate V’s rainbow birthday. So I thought of ways we could have tons of balloons but make it different. Then I realized, balloon animals!

I like to start with the invitation and let things flow from there. So, here’s the invitation we’re sending out.

Now I’ve got to figure out the rest of the party. And learn how to make balloon animals. Any ideas for a balloon animal themed party? Food suggestions?

It Happened One Night

Published on February 15, 2012February 15, 2012 by Our Humble Abode8 Comments

No, I’m not talking about the Clark Gable movie. I’m talking about something that happened last night. Nothing perverted, but something dirty. First, let’s see if you can figure it out. What’s wrong with this picture?

Nope, not the balloon under the chair. Or the strange coloring from the morning sun. Let me rephrase the question. What’s missing from that picture? Maybe this month old photo will help you.

Have you figured it out yet? If you haven’t, your time is up. I’m telling you. Look at the table by the couch. See a lamp there? Yeah, me neither. Turns out one cute little boy + an inflatable ball (that should have been outside) + ceramic lamp = shattered pieces. Right after that I thought of Bobby Brady and the infamous broken vase. “Mom always said, don’t play ball in the house.”

This isn’t the first time one of those lamps has broken.

Unfortunately, this was the good lamp, and it didn’t fare as well as it’s counterpart. Because I was mad/cooking dinner, I didn’t take a picture of the pieces scattered over our floor. Ben cleaned up the mess, but before he did, he asked, “Do you want to save the pieces to put it back together?” I thought he was joking, he was serious. Apparently I’m ~~crazy enough~~ prone to gluing things back together. Before he threw the pieces in the trash, he took the shade and finial off. He knows me so well.

With two broken lamps, I’ll be lamp hunting later today. Fingers crossed Ross, TJ Maxx, or a thrift store has something good. If you’re wondering, I have plans to put the less broken lamp in the basement bedroom. I like the shape too much to part with it just yet. Plus, it’s nearly identical to this $129 beauty.