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TV Armoire in unwaxed ACSP and the black panels are chalkboard paint!</div>
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Can wax seal for additional charge. Unwaxed will allow for natural distressing.<br /> The doors open and slide into the armoire, and</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Dimensions are: 42" wide (at top) x 76" high x 22.15" deep (at top) </span></div>
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I am off to <a href="http://thefarmchicks.com/show.html" target="_blank">The Farm Chicks Show</a> in Spokane, WA.</div>
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"Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance
to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms. Businesses closed
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Aloha! And Happy Monday!!!</div>
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<br /></div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-10800904044284446492012-05-12T01:33:00.000-07:002012-05-12T01:33:05.886-07:00I've Got A BIG, FAT BOOK Here Today!!! Here's What's Changing!Wow! Sometimes change comes about in our lives in different ways and at different times that are a bit unexpected. Sounds pretty familiar if you're human, right? Well this has definitely been the case for me and our family in the past few months! As for RustiChic, don't worry, it's not going away...but it <em>is</em> changing.<br />
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As I touched on this a bit <a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2012/04/1-year-blogiversary.html" target="_blank">here</a>, I've really been contemplating on my past year of blogging and everything it has entailed (remember??? I was totally clueless). It's never really formed into something that felt true to myself as I have <em>many</em> passions and interests which I often wanted to share and discuss with you, buuuut didn't feel this was the place to do that...a furniture/design kind of blog, you know? I'm actually even admitting to you to telling my husband (don't hate me!), "I seriously think I'd bang my head against a wall if this was all I ever wrote about...I'd leave it in a heartbeat." <br />
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I love design & I love building and refinishing furniture, but beyond that I have greater passions.... Most of them revolve around relationships and lifestyle choices concerning health/fitness, family, and parenting. I'm a musician, an advocate for those who can't speak for themselves, and a pretty serious food and fashion fanatic. How would I balance all of these I thought??? It sounds like a big explosion of confusion. Hmmm....<br />
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The hubby and I are headed to Maui to celebrate our 10-year Anniversary!!!</div>
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We made our first big purchase ~ Did you see it on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ThisThatAndLife?ref=tn_tnmn" target="_blank">Facebook</a>?!!!</div>
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"Huh?" you say??? Go check it out!!! ;-)</div>
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And remember my <a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2011/07/reading-room-concept.html" target="_blank">obsession with pillows</a>???</div>
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Here's today's shopping finds:</div>
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~Anneke :-)Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-90967410044187585142012-04-27T09:10:00.000-07:002012-04-27T09:10:31.096-07:00Guest Posting Today!<div align="center">
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-26286015209588437352012-04-19T18:08:00.001-07:002012-04-20T11:08:42.247-07:00The Beach House - BEFORE PICTURES!!!<div align="center">It's official - we have a beach house!!!</div><div align="center">We signed the papers this morning.</div><div align="center">It stills seems a bit surreal...how did a 5-10 year</div><div align="center">dream/goal happen "randomly" within 2 months time???</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I'm calling it a blessing.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">How often does THIS happen??? Are you ready? We put in an</div><div align="center">offer to the bank...someone (not sure who) doesn't </div><div align="center">get the papers in on time to the right place...whatever.</div><div align="center">SO, they come back to us with a house price that's LESS</div><div align="center">than our offer!!!</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Wait now.........not just a little <em>less. </em></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">WHAT???!!!!!</div><div align="center">Yup...I'm calling it a <span style="font-size: large;">HUGE</span> blessing,</div><div align="center">because stuff like this deosn't <em>just </em>happen.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">This is an example of just one of many things I've </div><div align="center">wanted to share with you, but had to be patient and </div><div align="center">wait for everything to go through.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Now it's GO time!!! YAY!!!</div><div align="center">This is going to be fixed up to be a vacation rental, so </div><div align="center">get your beach gear ready and come out for a visit! ;-)</div><div align="center">I'm SO excited I finally get to show some pictures I snapped </div><div align="center">on my phone the first day we went out there to</div><div align="center">"take a look". :-)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Yesterday I had gotten so <strike>impatient</strike> motivated, I finally</div><div align="center">got out my brushes and went to work on my son's</div><div align="center">bedroom. He'll be 3 in a few weeks, and I'd</div><div align="center">love to have his room done by then! ;-)</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My husband came into the room after awhile,</div><div align="center">and what he said has kind of been stuck in my mind...</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><em>"Wow...that's really going to change</em></div><div align="center"><em>the feel of this room. It looks great babe."</em></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>A YEAR AGO TODAY</u></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Here was my thinking....</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 1. I'm refinishing and building some furniture.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 2. I don't like just listing my pieces on Craigslist.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> 3. Hmmm....I've heard of blogs. (I couldn't tell you a single one)...</div><div style="text-align: left;"> But I'll make a blog page and have a specific page I can</div><div style="text-align: left;"> show what I've done.</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Some people begin blogs after having followed, commented on,</div><div style="text-align: center;">been inspired by, and so on by other bloggers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's safe to say I was greener than green in newness...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><em>Everything</em> was new.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because of that, the learning curve was tremendous,</div><div style="text-align: center;">and thankfully my husband's patience outlasted</div><div style="text-align: center;">the earlier days of late, late, <strong>late</strong> nights of designing,</div><div style="text-align: center;">whatever networking I could do, gleaning from other pages on</div><div style="text-align: center;">all the "how-to's" of blogging....everything from commenting,</div><div style="text-align: center;">linking, how to take pictures, etc. Anyone who blogs</div><div style="text-align: center;">knows how MUCH there is to learn!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. I <em>LOVE</em> Blogging.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. I'm a terrible blogger, because...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. I just don't have the <strong>time</strong> to blog consistently.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hello????</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. I've thought about changing my blog name a million times.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">6. Rusti<em>Chic </em>is and will continue on as a Furniture and Design Blog.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7. I am seriously considering starting a new (more personal) blog dedicated to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a variety of other topics that I love, including</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Family, Health and Fitness, Beauty and Fashion, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">DIY Crafts and Projects, Traveling, and Music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8. That varied of a blog may or may not go over well. ???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9. I've always loved writing, but I definitely want to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">write content that is relevant to readers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10. Blogging to me is not about numbers, followers, stats,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pins, tweets, etc. and at this point I like being able</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to take a couple weeks "off" and not be stressed about content.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My hubby worked so many years to gain a job</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that allows us major freedom and flexibility in our schedule,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I seriously treasure that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12. I'm thankful for EVERY person who takes the time</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to read whatever I post on Rusti<em>Chic</em>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I started refinishing furniture, we had two mortgages</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and we were in a transition where I needed to fill a creative</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">outlet that was now void in my interest of music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now a year later...those needs have changed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So I keep asking myself, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Does that mean that Rusti<em>Chic</em> needs to change?"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Do I still need Rusti<em>Chic</em>???"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've always loved design and even went to school for awhile to</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">get a degree in interior design. Also, I think once you DIY</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you <em>always</em> DIY! Lol :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">C'mon...am I right, or am I right?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still working out the answers to all these questions,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but even as I originally wrote in my profile,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm on a journey, and I'm thankful that you are</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">here joining along beside me in this thing called life,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no matter what changes come our way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">We're scheduled to close on the 20th of April, and </div><div style="text-align: center;">then it's full blast to get it ready as a vacation rental for this summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because this. is going. to be FUN.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-53540824501683631802012-04-03T10:16:00.000-07:002012-04-03T10:16:43.215-07:00Spring Break and a BREAKMonday was the official beginning of Spring Break for our family. It doesn't seem like <em>that </em>big of a deal since my oldest is just in half-day kindergarten and the other two are home. ;-) But it really <em>does</em> feel like a break! <br />
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It's been awhile since I last posted, but for good reason...I've needed a break! I feel like we're in the calm before the storm, officially <span style="background: yellow;">forecasted</span> to begin next week and projected to last about, <span style="background: yellow;">ohhh</span>, 2.5 months. Yup...all those life things will be converging into craziness. Swim lessons, gym, ballet, vacations, getting in <em>shape</em> for vacations (because getting in shape<em> </em>for WA summers is a bit of a dichotomy), conventions, training, <span style="background: yellow;">dr</span>. <span style="background: yellow;">appts</span>., meetings, volunteering, family events, registrations, recitals, etc. Not to mention date nights, girl's nights, dinners with friends, bridal showers, baby showers (yeah, we're a tad social) ;-). Oh darn, and yes...laundry, vacuuming, grocery shopping, laundry, and laundry.<br />
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Some of you ask me how I do it. To that, I say, I'm backing off so I don't.go.insane. Amidst ALL of this and then some, I'm trying to put a significant effort into getting things done around our home in terms of design and organization and focus more on learning about nutrition in relation to my kidney and thyroid problems. Seriously people, I've only had two coffees within the past 6 weeks - a drastic change from a daily (sometimes twice daily - yes, you can cringe) <span style="background: yellow;">Venti</span> Quad Shot (the super sugary yummy kind). The weird part about that...it's been easy. Don't hate me please!<br />
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Well - we're in the middle of an approval waiting on financing. Once that goes through, you will see a lot more blogging on the process of getting it ready as a vacation rental. Furniture pieces, <span style="background: yellow;">diy</span>, shopping, etc. I seriously value your input! There may be a vote or two in there on your opinion. It's going to be insanely crazy busy as this will be happening with all.of.the.above. :-)Yes...I'm currently taking a break before the storm.<br />
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</div><div align="center">I've named this french hutch after her new owner </div><div align="center">"Carrie". :-)</div><div align="center">She snatched it up before I painted it,</div><div align="center">and is even the sweet owner of the </div><div align="center"><a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2012/01/french-blue-nightstand.html" target="_blank">French Blue Nightstand</a> and </div><div align="center">the <a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2012/03/cream-and-turquoise-distressed.html" target="_blank">Farmhouse Table</a> I just finished up!</div><div align="center">Dare I say she's a lucky girl?!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;">Not</span> the kind you find in tourist brochures...the ones the locals go to.</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">If you've ever been in this position, you may have found</div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">it's harder than you think to figure it all out!</div><br />
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</div>"My Favorite Find lets you seek, find, and share great local Shoppes and Events such as antiques shows, vintage fairs, flea markets, car boot sales, yard sales, auctions, estate sales, crafts shows and more - anywhere in the world.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Following here I am sharing the founder's story from the website.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">None other than Serena, who began <a href="http://thefarmchicks.com/" target="_blank">The Farm Chicks</a> Show in 2002.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe I get to attend my first one this year?!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah, I know...I'm a newbie. ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm even an authentic born and raised Washingtonian! Lol </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started The Farm Chicks Show in 2002 as a stay-at-home mom with no experience and nothing more than a big dream. Years later, the show is known the world over, and I'm now a contributing editor for Country Living Magazine - one of the biggest shelter magazines in the world. All because of that first little sale in my friend's barn.</div><br />
Over the years, because of the success of the show and exposure from the magazine, I've received a lot of mail, much from people wanting to start their own show, create their own event, promote their shoppe, or from shoppers wanting to know where they could go to find the things they were seeking.<br />
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Here, you can search for or promote great events, sales, shows, and shoppes anywhere in the world, or simply share your favorite finds.<br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-88610880927261461942012-03-13T23:16:00.005-07:002012-03-19T20:00:03.166-07:00Antionette Pink Stanley Dresser<div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I'm SO excited! (do I always say that?)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><em>Any</em>way......<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This dresser is SOOOO pretty!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This was the dresser that I found on<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Craiglist that I imagined to be a fun coral color.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Like a lot of the pieces I do...that.changed. ;-)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I snatched up some Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in<o:p></o:p></span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">the new color "Antionette".</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~ASCP Antionette (not distressed)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Annie Sloan Clear Wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~Original Hardware spray painted in Rustoleum Oil Rubbed Bronze</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~The top and interior drawers were sanded,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then "washed" with ASCP Paris Gray</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and sealed with Annie Sloan Clear Wax</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you are having a great week! I myself am</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>super </em>sore from working out getting ready for summer ~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">anyone feel my pain??? ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's actually a <em>very</em> old bed that needed a lot of repair.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's not perfect, but I think it turned out quite pretty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's these kind of pieces that make my girls go crazy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lol - they're like me just wanting to keep every piece. ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finished this piece in Annie Sloan Chalk Paint </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Duck Egg Blue/Old White mix and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">sealed it with Polycrylic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It needed to be glued, clamped, decals were falling off, oiy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It also did not come with siderails so I ordered up some</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">new hardware (which fits PERFECT~yay!) and</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">made up some painted wood siderails to match.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It also has one brand new wheel since one was missing.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a side note...some of you have inquired about "my" music.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hmmm??? You all know I have a degree in Music Ministry, right? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well...now you do! Haha!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't write many songs or have an album or anything,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">but I'd be willing to record a little something</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">to share with you. I do it every week anyway! ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Am I setting myself up for embarrassment and scrutiny?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Do you really want me to do that???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-49796930506016318402012-03-08T11:28:00.004-08:002012-03-08T21:42:36.923-08:00Cream and Turquoise Distressed Farmhouse Table<div align="center">Not too long ago, I told my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RustiChic/131587453579738?ref=tn_tnmn" target="_blank">facebook</a> fans that</div><div align="center">I had a fantastic farmhouse table I was getting ready</div><div align="center">to work on and I really wanted their input.</div><div align="center">They didn't disappoint!!! ;-)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-13380351574791559042012-03-05T14:47:00.000-08:002012-03-05T14:47:08.000-08:00The Rug...and a few lessons.<div align="center">Well first of all</div><div align="center"><span style="color: cyan; font-size: x-large;">WELCOME</span></div><div align="center">to everyone new following along here!</div><div align="center">SO happy to have you!!!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But THIS is the problem I'm talking about.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It unfortunately arrived like this in the mail. :-(</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thankfully RugsUSA has been great. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The result? I was given a full refund for damages,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">no UPS inspection, SO, basically a free rug with a hole in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hm? What am I supposed to do with it???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They said I can donate it, throw it away, whatever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's too small for the room, I don't know if I really have a different</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">place in the house for this rug where I could 'hide' the rug....?????</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm wondering if I should be a little thankful since</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't go with my gut on getting the bigger size?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lesson learned!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><em>Anyway</em>....here are the next couple of pieces in the works!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I picked this up over the weekend and am SO excited!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've been looking awhile for something like this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with these lines and have a very specific idea for it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is an amazing quality Stanley dresser.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything functions perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is going to be a beautiful high gloss coral color, and I totally</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">envision it in a girl's room!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The center door opens to 3 drawers. Nice! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's Annabelle helping with some work for</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">her <a href="http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/anneke/mcconnellsforpeople" target="_blank">Operation Smile fundraiser</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's only <strong>$166.00</strong> from meeting her goal!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you for your support so far! :-D</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you're off to a great start to your week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm definitely feeling quite contemplative over</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some big decisions right now. That's why I love</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my time working on furniture...gives me time to think. ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love to have you follow along via</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Facebook</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pinterest</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Twitter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div align="center"></div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-45948749603097006662012-02-29T02:00:00.001-08:002012-02-29T02:00:08.891-08:00Pinterest Highlights and Craigslist Scariness<div align="center">Because of the nature of what I do, I find myself wading through</div><div align="center">the visual content of beautiful and inspiring photos</div><div align="center">via <a href="http://pinterest.com/annekemm/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>.</div><div align="center">But there is <em>always</em> another side. If you've been following</div><div align="center">along for awhile, y'all know that I'm <em><strong>ALL</strong></em> over<a href="http://www.craigslist.com/" target="_blank"> Craigslist</a></div><div align="center">and the amazing deals you can find from others</div><div align="center">selling off their goods. But, ahhhh man....</div><div align="center">Craigslist is like the visual <strong>OPPOSITE </strong>of the </div><div align="center">gorgeousness thrown in you face via Pinterest.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Today I'm bringing you a few examples of </div><div align="center">Pinterest home, furniture, and design inspiration</div><div align="center">vs. finds on Craigslist I'd just rather....well...not find.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">Let's sandwich this a little for some sanity, shall we? :-)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>GORGEOUSNESS...</u></div><br />
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</div><div align="center"><img alt="2011 Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House Kitchen" height="400" src="http://img4.coastalliving.com/i/2011/10/east-beach-idea-house/east-beach-kitchen-l.jpg?400:400" width="400" /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/homes/idea-houses/2011-ultimate-beach-house-east-beach-00414000072231/page6.html" target="_blank">source</a></u></span></div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>Hmmm...Craigslist Scariness!!!</u></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I found these ads typing the word "beautiful"</div><div align="center">into the Furniture by Owner search</div><div align="center">(none of the following words are mine,</div><div align="center">but rather ad titles and descriptions)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>Beautiful White King Headboard with Two Pink Lights - PIMP! - $65</u> </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">"Beautiful white and pink headboard for king size bed. </div><div align="center">Has pink lights built into the sides with 4 foot cord."</div><div align="center"><br />
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<u>Leather Sofa -Navy Blue - Good Condition - $200</u> </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">"Beautiful Leather Sofa in Navy Blue. Good Condition. Stylish and Comfortable."</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>Futon Sleeper Sofa - $35</u> </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">"Excellent quality futon and wood Frame, heavy duty material, beautiful..."</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center"><u>Conference Table-Round, Beautiful - $25</u> </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">For sale is a round conference table. It is in excellent condition and a beautiful finish.</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">OK ALREADY!!! ENOUGH, YOU SAY!!! <br />
Ew, Ew, EW!</div><div align="center"><em>Maybe</em> you have a different opinion, but I personally</div><div align="center">do not think that "Beautiful" is the proper word to</div><div align="center">describe the items being sold in this ad.<br />
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Needless to say...most weeks I need a major<br />
visual break. I have literally put my<br />
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How about we finish up with some more Pinterest</div><div align="center">GORGEOUSNESS??? :-)</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/458059/Hillgrove-traditional-porch-los-angeles"><img alt="Hillgrove traditional porch" border="0" height="400" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/458059_0_3-4739-traditional-porch.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/traditional/porch" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">traditional porch design</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/architect/los-angeles" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">los angeles architect</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/mkspach/tim-barber-ltd-architecture-interior-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Tim Barber LTD Architecture & Interior Design</a></small></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/458059/Hillgrove-traditional-porch-los-angeles" target="_blank">source</a></small></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">Ahhhh, that's better. Doesn't that last picture make</span></small></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">you wish it were summer already??? At least here in</span></small></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><small><span style="font-size: small;">the Pacific Northwest! :-)</span></small></div><div style="color: #444444; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-10287459044472781662012-02-28T02:00:00.001-08:002012-02-27T23:49:36.887-08:00Family Room Update<div align="center">Awhile back I posted this<a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2011/12/family-room-design-concept.html" target="_blank"> design concept</a> for</div><div align="center">our family room, which just so happens to be one BIG</div><div align="center">room with the kitchen and dining.</div><div align="center">I <em>love</em> how open it is!</div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got all 5 of our shades from<a href="http://www.selectblinds.com/" target="_blank"> Select Blinds.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am in no way affiliated with them and this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">is just me speaking as a happy customer!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All 5 shades cost us about $325! That's it - custom ordered!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the second time we have ordered from them</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and both experiences have been super great. :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I finally looked at my husband and was like,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">"Can I just order the barstools already???!"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(He's a trained sheet-metal worker and was a little</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">nervous, but ecstatic that they are welded and solid!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I got these from Overstock.com</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(Again, no affiliation)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img data-index="0" jquery1330414080735="4" src="http://s7image.ostkcdn.com/is/image/overstock/13692654?wid=320&hei=320&op_sharpen=1" xloc="23" yloc="432" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Unfortunately, it is currently out of stock and I didn't jump</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on getting them quick enough. Crossing my fingers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">they get back in asap!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've also sold the barcaloungers and coffee table</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(both previous Craiglist purchases)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">for a nice profit, and still</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">waiting on the rug and couch to sell.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The hubby put the tv on the wall and </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it looks AWESOME! :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I've been looking around for what to fill in the space,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">things are always changing slightly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I'm still debating on the styling of that huge wall!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><strong>But</strong><em> </em>- I've promised my husband, I'll be<em> super</em> picky, not</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">rush it, and just get it "right" and not touch the room again for at least</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">two years or something! ;-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Anneke at This, That and Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16790220680402429903noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4365967607693625474.post-23721888111711099902012-02-26T22:25:00.000-08:002012-02-26T22:25:27.899-08:00French Television Armoire by Ethan Allen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's not every day that I get to work with</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">such a high <em>quality, </em>just <strong>amazing</strong> piece of furniture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It can make you super nervous actually!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But, I am SO excited about the way this</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">beautiful Ethan Allen Television Armoire turned out!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look at the solid wood quality and dividers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The keys are taped to the bottom right section.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">First of all, I am in no way affiliated with anyone with this company,</div><div style="text-align: center;">nor am I being compensated in any way, shape, or form!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">This past Christmas, I mentioned to a friend that my hair was feeling a</div><div style="text-align: center;">lot drier than normal and she recommended Argan Oil. I did a little</div><div style="text-align: center;">hair repair shopping at the salon and went with the name brand</div><div style="text-align: center;">(yes, SO unlike me, right?),</div><div style="text-align: center;">but let.me.tell.you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.genevadianedesigns.com/" target="_blank">Geneva Diane Designs!!!</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the opportunity to <a href="http://rustichic.blogspot.com/2011/10/todays-guest-geneva-of-geneva-diane.html" target="_blank">interview </a>Geneva</div><div style="text-align: center;">last October before our big hunting trip</div><div style="text-align: center;">and I'm SO thankful to know this sweet, talented</div><div style="text-align: center;">designer in person!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Click on the link above to get to know her better. :-)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, I've partnered with Geneva to bring you a</div><div style="text-align: center;">Facebook Fans Giveaway!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I promised a giveaway at 500 fans, and so</div><div style="text-align: center;">many of you shared and gave sweet comments</div><div style="text-align: center;">and encouragement! This is my small way of saying</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Geneva is a talented designer who focuses on</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Custom Floral Design</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Event Coordination</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>&</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Event Design</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Today's giveaway is a quality silk floral arrangement</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>determined by the winner and Geneva herself!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(valued at $35)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Wow! Not only is Geneva's work gorgeous, but</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>one that will last? Yes, please!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>Geneva does not have pictures of her silk arrangements,</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>but has suggested the following pictures as examples</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>of possible options. And hello? Look at her work </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span>on her website. Like I said, just beautiful!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And you even get to work WITH Geneva on what </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">you may like (think colors, style, etc.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can I enter please??? Lol :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1. This is a Giveaway for Facebook fans of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RustiChic/131587453579738#!/pages/RustiChic/131587453579738" target="_blank">RustiChic</a> AND <a href="http://www.facebook.com/genevadianedesigns?ref=ts" target="_blank">Geneva Diane Designs</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Click "Like" on each to follow along!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Post a comment on RustiChic's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/RustiChic/131587453579738?ref=tn_tnmn" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page telling us</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what you would love to use your arrangement for or</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what your favorite type of flowers/arrangements are, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This doesn't have to get too technical! Lol :-)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">EXTRA ENTRIES: Sharing via Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Pinterest, etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Let me know with a link for each.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Available for $90 cash</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dimensions are: 29.5" at longest point x 22" at shortest point x 21.5" high<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And a couple sneak peeks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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