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posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"River House"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Spring Rituals: Opening the River House"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KAwmYE9Vr80\/Xs8J5Vp6ocI\/AAAAAAAAEEA\/Yb4nZsFNwNw68jMVGJ9sKhCdZzAGh8enwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0107.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KAwmYE9Vr80\/Xs8J5Vp6ocI\/AAAAAAAAEEA\/Yb4nZsFNwNw68jMVGJ9sKhCdZzAGh8enwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0107.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u0026nbsp;Today's post is in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stihlusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESTIHL\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe regular change of pace between the city and the river over the last few months has been a welcome escape. Now into our second year with this home, we’re quickly learning what it takes to officially “open it up” for the season in terms of maintenance.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YO-_DSzsvPE\/Xs8T0XLkR_I\/AAAAAAAAEFg\/KGMNX_eBh6IjVdvIlL873QH-gjGCIDn7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0001.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YO-_DSzsvPE\/Xs8T0XLkR_I\/AAAAAAAAEFg\/KGMNX_eBh6IjVdvIlL873QH-gjGCIDn7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0001.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-HEYthLZ_g\/Xs7VN9cNqhI\/AAAAAAAAECs\/UCk8lcXyPzkTid3inpOXRZ_QYDcLLiEYQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0022.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6-HEYthLZ_g\/Xs7VN9cNqhI\/AAAAAAAAECs\/UCk8lcXyPzkTid3inpOXRZ_QYDcLLiEYQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0022.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EEarlier this spring we addressed the indoor areas and more recently turned our focus outdoors, where an annual power washing on the siding \u0026amp; window  washing become a weekend’s project. We’ve also learned that the yard and  surrounding landscape benefit from a more substantial annual pruning  and clearing to allow for new growth and the resulting beauty that comes  with spring in full bloom.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn our experience, part of getting to know a home’s landscape is living  with it for an entire season to watch what blooms and where. In the last  year we learned we have daffodils and lilies, also wisteria and  honeysuckle cover the ravine down to the river this time of year. There  was a grouping of established and overgrown bright pink azaleas lining  the front area of the house and in our  side yard, a line of crepe myrtle trees covered in ivy that creates a  touch of privacy between the neighboring house.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo kick start the  season, we decided a heavy pruning back on the azaleas would open up  the front of the house and lighter maintenance to address the crowded areas on the perimeter trees would create some much needed breathing room.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1tCfr_qFvM\/Xs7UY47unNI\/AAAAAAAAECk\/z1Kv2S8gcKopc0KSkzSPEptq0x-1drOgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0013.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z1tCfr_qFvM\/Xs7UY47unNI\/AAAAAAAAECk\/z1Kv2S8gcKopc0KSkzSPEptq0x-1drOgwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0013.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxXq8Blljr4\/Xs7SWA2uzVI\/AAAAAAAAECE\/6_htebQDC5sq_7FEpAtBpbQ8HHV81w9dQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0037.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QxXq8Blljr4\/Xs7SWA2uzVI\/AAAAAAAAECE\/6_htebQDC5sq_7FEpAtBpbQ8HHV81w9dQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0037.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GtJzK6dq5r0\/Xs7R9wxcvJI\/AAAAAAAAEB4\/lxQk_3nVDlMoYKEixrwWhRIHTOj0dX6hgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0033.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-GtJzK6dq5r0\/Xs7R9wxcvJI\/AAAAAAAAEB4\/lxQk_3nVDlMoYKEixrwWhRIHTOj0dX6hgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0033.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oa8uRsB8vQ4\/Xs7SJctEF7I\/AAAAAAAAEB8\/f3MNTC0zqYUuC5wCKUeIImRZQXIWJKiaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0043.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oa8uRsB8vQ4\/Xs7SJctEF7I\/AAAAAAAAEB8\/f3MNTC0zqYUuC5wCKUeIImRZQXIWJKiaQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0043.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe’re starting to build our tool collection for the river house, and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stihlusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESTIHL\u003C\/a\u003E gave us an early peek at a new product that will be in wider release later this summer. Their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stihlusa.com\/products\/technology\/gta-26\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGTA 26 is a battery powered garden pruner\u003C\/a\u003E to help with light gardening and landscape maintenance around the home.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TP8hhn0jRwk\/Xs8T35qmXKI\/AAAAAAAAEFk\/NfnLT523oeAJfDTtJ-LxBwxCPqT2oAY1QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0002.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TP8hhn0jRwk\/Xs8T35qmXKI\/AAAAAAAAEFk\/NfnLT523oeAJfDTtJ-LxBwxCPqT2oAY1QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0002.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QhW3Sx96jE\/Xs7SiV5JTTI\/AAAAAAAAECM\/3z2ZgMD_1PYlqihqgUqYbVKEqXJu39JHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0053.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-1QhW3Sx96jE\/Xs7SiV5JTTI\/AAAAAAAAECM\/3z2ZgMD_1PYlqihqgUqYbVKEqXJu39JHgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0053.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf a power tool were ever to be described as “cute,” this is it. The size makes it lightweight, a cinch to hold and there’s a lot of power packed within the battery, which makes tougher pruning projects a quick and easy undertaking.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ToagUQhWNqA\/Xs7SsnhJHBI\/AAAAAAAAECU\/xZXv2PGXIHgTLDHIR2JH21USdWoT_9etQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0061.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ToagUQhWNqA\/Xs7SsnhJHBI\/AAAAAAAAECU\/xZXv2PGXIHgTLDHIR2JH21USdWoT_9etQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0061.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FmuAeDLSsbQ\/Xs8PoJA9szI\/AAAAAAAAEFM\/VebicCVmZs8uSphoOHOU96m3XpFyx290wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0062.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-FmuAeDLSsbQ\/Xs8PoJA9szI\/AAAAAAAAEFM\/VebicCVmZs8uSphoOHOU96m3XpFyx290wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0062.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe pruner works like a mini chainsaw and zips right through branches without breaking a sweat. It took all of 15 minutes for Tim to cut back the entire front area of azaleas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AH-vmp-zc7c\/Xs8QrsqPgtI\/AAAAAAAAEFU\/XWcXaZ48Takve15Q2tRONeLeY4IRThwhACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0063.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AH-vmp-zc7c\/Xs8QrsqPgtI\/AAAAAAAAEFU\/XWcXaZ48Takve15Q2tRONeLeY4IRThwhACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0063.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe best time to prune azaleas is when the flowers begin to shrivel after blooming, like ours were here. Because the bushes were overgrown, we cut them all the way back to about 14” as a way to reestablish their growth. Ultimately, we may go with other plantings in this space all together, but are excited to see how these azaleas come back over the next year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F8YquzWA6lA\/Xs8JaqC83-I\/AAAAAAAAEDs\/Ukmz4RWIQRs58RRj69KHja179EKTwHnOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0091.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-F8YquzWA6lA\/Xs8JaqC83-I\/AAAAAAAAEDs\/Ukmz4RWIQRs58RRj69KHja179EKTwHnOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0091.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of our favorite parts about the property are the established trees. We have a combination of hollies and oaks that provide nice shade on hotter days, but with large trees come falling leaves. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stihlusa.com\/products\/blowers-and-shredder-vacs\/battery-blowers\/bga100\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESTIHL's BGA 100 handheld battery blower\u003C\/a\u003E makes leaf cleanup across the 1.3 acres a quick (and fun!) task. It’s nice not keeping a gas can in the shed and compared to an electric version, the backpack battery Tim uses with it allows for easy navigation throughout the entire property.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6rzM7BrYDoo\/Xs8JuxCG76I\/AAAAAAAAED4\/KMZEGk2lofElQOBGorVXTki-2-RdQWdOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0104.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-6rzM7BrYDoo\/Xs8JuxCG76I\/AAAAAAAAED4\/KMZEGk2lofElQOBGorVXTki-2-RdQWdOACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0104.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPx_UM_tWbY\/Xs8JjcFfBHI\/AAAAAAAAEDw\/TfE3YGCss_QMt-ZD2kv7hGlXmIDr24pOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0102.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-MPx_UM_tWbY\/Xs8JjcFfBHI\/AAAAAAAAEDw\/TfE3YGCss_QMt-ZD2kv7hGlXmIDr24pOgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0102.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt takes a heavier annual blowing to prep for the season around here and the spots along the walk and fence-line with built up leaves from the winter were no match for the boost mode on this blower.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs-RkHKUXSE\/Xs8M-ORLEFI\/AAAAAAAAEE8\/BzXIzncBTmsl45a6EcMCBzA4BScf5q-XQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0131.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gs-RkHKUXSE\/Xs8M-ORLEFI\/AAAAAAAAEE8\/BzXIzncBTmsl45a6EcMCBzA4BScf5q-XQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0131.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t6et6p9CYfI\/Xs8KQn5rylI\/AAAAAAAAEEY\/5zu3A6CR3ncHGJ_LjNyen3mlxbaXPsqsACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0129.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-t6et6p9CYfI\/Xs8KQn5rylI\/AAAAAAAAEEY\/5zu3A6CR3ncHGJ_LjNyen3mlxbaXPsqsACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0129.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's also a quick go-to for lighter touch ups as we come and go. Tim’s favorite part? Using the blower to clear off the porch, patio and even areas of the siding in seconds. No more broom!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vw6DEzaafg4\/Xs8KJ2Yc_XI\/AAAAAAAAEEQ\/2HtFYmod1QskQpmt_UkouWqmdddUfWzpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0117.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vw6DEzaafg4\/Xs8KJ2Yc_XI\/AAAAAAAAEEQ\/2HtFYmod1QskQpmt_UkouWqmdddUfWzpwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0117.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8lML3iAVW6E\/Xs8ND3CPIYI\/AAAAAAAAEFA\/1X7gm4yoVMYjkc_47NM-b0X7BI08llgSgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0120.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-8lML3iAVW6E\/Xs8ND3CPIYI\/AAAAAAAAEFA\/1X7gm4yoVMYjkc_47NM-b0X7BI08llgSgCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0120.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn less than an hour, the front space, back patio and surrounding yard was cleared \u0026amp; cleaned. In the coming weeks, we’ll be eager to weed the walkways, mulch the beds and have already \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAbbE5dFOkk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eplanted a window box\u003C\/a\u003E just under the kitchen window to polish things up further.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVyUj8kM6sg\/Xs8UMMmDSMI\/AAAAAAAAEF0\/lnC86YAHCKAZhsgSr6imj1HLO4n7OaiCQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0162.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVyUj8kM6sg\/Xs8UMMmDSMI\/AAAAAAAAEF0\/lnC86YAHCKAZhsgSr6imj1HLO4n7OaiCQCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0162.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zZQFU2hjVPc\/Xs8T_5xhZmI\/AAAAAAAAEFo\/PKDlrMEORskLVkMKVl4YC0MWuU23ZC17wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0160.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zZQFU2hjVPc\/Xs8T_5xhZmI\/AAAAAAAAEFo\/PKDlrMEORskLVkMKVl4YC0MWuU23ZC17wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0160.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo wrap up the afternoon’s work, a heavy spray down on the Adirondack chairs was all it took before it was finally time to roll out the hammock, bring out the chaise cushions and call it a day!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-en9eu5Tp-7Q\/Xs7BBNyOxzI\/AAAAAAAAEAw\/ISXzJk6-y6sOx731jxE-MUKqW6EWDHqngCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0136.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DgUlBDAS51w\/Xs7E9xvgFPI\/AAAAAAAAEBs\/bnL2Add_DPc7UO4-pyxYIHcbuUjn9j1XACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0144.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DgUlBDAS51w\/Xs7E9xvgFPI\/AAAAAAAAEBs\/bnL2Add_DPc7UO4-pyxYIHcbuUjn9j1XACLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0144.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CjFLICoDUUA\/Xs7DJrNKoII\/AAAAAAAAEBQ\/GYwGjlbJCEIhCw3Dc7BqaegCE8t2cNF9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0186.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CjFLICoDUUA\/Xs7DJrNKoII\/AAAAAAAAEBQ\/GYwGjlbJCEIhCw3Dc7BqaegCE8t2cNF9gCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0186.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CWD73LjPvDw\/Xs7DPZH0m7I\/AAAAAAAAEBU\/gOUugeHwgFYOiXpB6zaWAb3poOsAtwfEwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0187.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-CWD73LjPvDw\/Xs7DPZH0m7I\/AAAAAAAAEBU\/gOUugeHwgFYOiXpB6zaWAb3poOsAtwfEwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0187.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2hDgCSMMuMI\/Xs8hArrpxFI\/AAAAAAAAEGE\/aXVlwtfLvkQQMa5Ec7A4NX4Nx42tioI7QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0193.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-2hDgCSMMuMI\/Xs8hArrpxFI\/AAAAAAAAEGE\/aXVlwtfLvkQQMa5Ec7A4NX4Nx42tioI7QCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0193.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe ideas for updating this little space of ours are endless; the peace of mind that annual maintenance is less daunting with the right tools makes it easier to focus on the creative projects we want to take on instead of worrying about the time it takes to care for the property.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QtPChkWgO7E\/Xs7B52VNn2I\/AAAAAAAAEBA\/6mJU_7RjnVEHzRsAPdkUVyEeW8MdCQA7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0158.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-QtPChkWgO7E\/Xs7B52VNn2I\/AAAAAAAAEBA\/6mJU_7RjnVEHzRsAPdkUVyEeW8MdCQA7wCLcBGAsYHQ\/s1600\/20200429_STIHL_0158.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOther things we’re excited to update this year include a mini front porch makeover, swapping out plantings on the back patio and creating a fire pit area. Most of all, enjoying the change of pace and the chance to spend time together top the list.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday's post is in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stihlusa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESTIHL\u003C\/a\u003E, the world’s biggest selling chainsaw brand known for their craftsmanship and ease of use across a full range of outdoor tools. The images in today's post were captured by our talented friend and photographer, Ali Williamson of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/alisandraphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlisandra Photography\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1567044548636310647\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2020\/06\/spring-rituals-opening-river-house.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1567044548636310647"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1567044548636310647"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2020\/06\/spring-rituals-opening-river-house.html","title":"Spring Rituals: Opening the River House"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-KAwmYE9Vr80\/Xs8J5Vp6ocI\/AAAAAAAAEEA\/Yb4nZsFNwNw68jMVGJ9sKhCdZzAGh8enwCLcBGAsYHQ\/s72-c\/20200429_STIHL_0107.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3839113646191130364"},"published":{"$t":"2019-09-07T07:45:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-09-07T08:00:04.168-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby Vidra"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"children and babies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nursery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Our Baby Library, a Modern Rug to Ease My Joints + The Newborn Arrival Gift Idea I'm Adopting"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wh9MEU3U9s8\/XXLRXD3Y1DI\/AAAAAAAAcMY\/TsJYUj1PFyIcMhuH4qhoOf_z0g3hjBTmQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0067.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Wh9MEU3U9s8\/XXLRXD3Y1DI\/AAAAAAAAcMY\/TsJYUj1PFyIcMhuH4qhoOf_z0g3hjBTmQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0067.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in partnership with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+_8z-EqcmXdOcw5gkyxW--g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERugs USA\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003EMy stepdaughter, a special education teacher specializing in reading \u0026amp; writing, recently told us that reading to a baby is one of the best gifts you can give a child. She'd made the remark after hearing we'd read to Etta every night while I was pregnant. We'd done it because we'd heard that babies can hear your voice in utero and may even recognize a familiar book once born. We liked the idea of her knowing our voices and having a book we could read early on that may feel familiar. Turns out, there are a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/kidshealth.org\/en\/parents\/reading-babies.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhole host of other benefits\u003C\/a\u003E to reading in infancy as well!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xhoOnhERDS4\/XXLRDNMSm2I\/AAAAAAAAcL8\/-QvNSY0hZ04plmkdM9d6VNFoRjQ7YflmgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0014.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xhoOnhERDS4\/XXLRDNMSm2I\/AAAAAAAAcL8\/-QvNSY0hZ04plmkdM9d6VNFoRjQ7YflmgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0014.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gnd2A3QMvD8\/XXLRMAuOkjI\/AAAAAAAAcME\/kGIGcowtcwgYbmXMTESQKcSyHWzIHXlAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0042.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Gnd2A3QMvD8\/XXLRMAuOkjI\/AAAAAAAAcME\/kGIGcowtcwgYbmXMTESQKcSyHWzIHXlAACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0042.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003EI have great memories of being read to and exploring books on my own as a small child. A few childhood favorites come to mind like\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+QnNgrjThMmWG_5sGl2fycQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Little Red Hen\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+FS0xhMmby-sAej3xjQZjxQ\"\u003EThe Best Nest\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+b-FPoPzXdkASZDQJ5892ZA\"\u003EThe Country Bunny and the Little Gold Shoes\u003C\/a\u003E. When I was pregnant, I imagined it would be easy reading to a baby, but it actually took me about 6 weeks before I figured out how to do it. At first, I fumbled with how to hold the book so she could see the pictures and I could read the words, but one day it clicked when I laid down on the carpet at her level and held the book above us so we could both see the same thing. Ever since it's a favorite activity. I love watching her eyes widen with the turn of each page and hearing her coo back as I read the words.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NxTSEAVusSI\/XXLRCO-0URI\/AAAAAAAAcL4\/RcxTGmu2XHgnX15IiMoqWhFnAJZJah3rgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0017.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NxTSEAVusSI\/XXLRCO-0URI\/AAAAAAAAcL4\/RcxTGmu2XHgnX15IiMoqWhFnAJZJah3rgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0017.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003EI also naively never realized how physical having a new baby would be. I've spent more time sitting, kneeling or outright stretched out on the floor than I ever imagined. Thankfully, a plush carpet gives these \"older mom\" joints some cushion. The one in Etta's nursery\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+D2lcX3lTtbZhYZoMO8wM0g\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eis from Rugs USA\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;— the pattern is traditional but the weave is muted, giving it a more modern feel that fits in with the style of our home \u0026amp; decor.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zpsZ4KW6gxg\/XXLRWqwLG9I\/AAAAAAAAcMU\/l6uBbx5DQw0aSieO3mVSriw5l3sfyFNmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0066.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-zpsZ4KW6gxg\/XXLRWqwLG9I\/AAAAAAAAcMU\/l6uBbx5DQw0aSieO3mVSriw5l3sfyFNmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0066.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z5aORP7D4aE\/XXLRY3_UFeI\/AAAAAAAAcM0\/CVlGxUd9-UcN4bDO_0M12i_QJHFCjd3agCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0068.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Z5aORP7D4aE\/XXLRY3_UFeI\/AAAAAAAAcM0\/CVlGxUd9-UcN4bDO_0M12i_QJHFCjd3agCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0068.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI'd originally put a few books on our baby registry but was pleasantly surprised at how many friends and family sent books as an arrival gift once Etta was born. It was such a neat way to see what my other parent friends are reading their children and old favorites the same. It's a tradition I plan to adopt as a gift idea for the new little ones arriving in my life moving forward. Also! Can't say enough good things about \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Board_book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eboard books\u003C\/a\u003E. If you're considering what format to buy for a new parent or small child, I'm 100% converted to board books after having a baby.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xWticPV3YJk\/XXLRMjP_O9I\/AAAAAAAAcMI\/HcSMqjogCAAPWolsslwcNsbVqv42qE9YgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0043.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xWticPV3YJk\/XXLRMjP_O9I\/AAAAAAAAcMI\/HcSMqjogCAAPWolsslwcNsbVqv42qE9YgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0043.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Imfrrgr3f7U\/XXLRQdQz1WI\/AAAAAAAAcMM\/RK8tsyg7t4olHlgQ7pTNvBqYl2W68qJaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0063.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Imfrrgr3f7U\/XXLRQdQz1WI\/AAAAAAAAcMM\/RK8tsyg7t4olHlgQ7pTNvBqYl2W68qJaQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190523_nursery_0063.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003EWe've used our books as interchangeable decor on Etta's nursery shelves and keep a small bin of books within reach on the floor to curl up with. Below I've rounded up a complete list of what's in our own growing library and a shortlist of classics\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByWdkySl2vj\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emany of you have recommended we add\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EOur Library:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+dtjG30h1J-Ap1T5iIBul2w\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDreamers Board Boxed Set\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+OQGrE9S-dr9Kb4SJlMRgdw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Wonderful Things You Will Be\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;— beautifully illustrated tales by Emily Martin, one of my longtime favorite artists.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+IwarGqCOS9f4uaciXiRzcw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWish\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;— a sweet story about parents in waiting; one we love that ties in with our own IVF journey and other untraditional paths to parenthood.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+pyzAnkjMoghgRDbumTaTkg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWe Are the Gardeners\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+Nxzh-6WArVYlhKjM76y4nA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EABC What Can She Be\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+IWLtcOOWZnBKAo66YUtahw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Tortoise and the Hare\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+iJrBXLjEUHVO84hPvwQelA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Tale of Peter Rabbit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+F5FaFr698JUtL27q-9NWCQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOh the Places You'll Go\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+15GkaYt745i17uNFjCDrIw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Velveteen Rabbit\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+OA0wYJo9AqmaFjNGG5Q7Tw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGiraffes can't Dance\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+IxEeZNeVT5z31lwibxMPAA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodnight Moon\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+NYTgYAFzQfljnAfClx_MqA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHare \u0026amp; 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These are the few we have, but I want them all:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+LIVali0RusyeXAZaKZl6wA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWherever You Are, My Love will Find You\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+MiE1Q0krZUyZPGIC-Z45Pg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EI'd Know You Anywhere, My Love\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+EZIYBWZJVZ-S-xYSfApkTg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYou're Here for a Reason\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+A0xQjRCd-kdQcx7wqSzxMA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWhen You Were Born\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+xca_PYFcxkzEwsZiepKFKg\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore and More\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Love-Emma-Dodds-You-Books\/dp\/0763699411\/ref=tmm_other_meta_binding_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=\u0026amp;sr=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELove\u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; margin: 0px; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"boutique-widget\" data-widget-id=\"867450\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){if (!d.getElementById(i)) {element = d.createElement(t);element.id = i;element.src = 'https:\/\/widgets.rewardstyle.com' + e;d.body.appendChild(element);}      if (typeof w[g] === 'object') {        if (d.readyState === 'complete') {          w[g].init();        }}}(window, 'boutique-script', document, '__boutique', '\/js\/boutique.js', 'script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/a035083db2c3d76fd9a395fa848f89a543df7b3a\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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I imagine with any newborn that little milestones feel like giant achievements in themselves, but that's certainly the sentiment for us these days.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEveryone said it would be the case, but it's amazing how quickly time is passing and just how much Etta has already changed. Just look at the difference a few weeks has made from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/ByY-1EelZJB\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzhD5PVFur_\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. We're enjoying every new stage (especially her budding smile), yet at the same time I'm already finding myself missing some aspects I had no idea would be so fleeting like her newborn squirms and the tiny clothes she's already sizing up from.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p1AVAF-UJjs\/XSkP0R_S1FI\/AAAAAAAAcGg\/J1pgCBgBOcoIkxk8rt5K5Jpg3889PZxAQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3458.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1250\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-p1AVAF-UJjs\/XSkP0R_S1FI\/AAAAAAAAcGg\/J1pgCBgBOcoIkxk8rt5K5Jpg3889PZxAQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3458.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAt six weeks we're celebrating everything from introducing Etta's first bottle and sleeping a six-hour stretch at night to surviving through our first growth spurt and leaving her with her first babysitter for an hour and a half stretch (thanks, mom!). One of the milestones I'd been looking forward to the most was the official green light to get out and about post-delivery. One of our favorite things to do is stepping out for a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/17apartinthefan\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eneighborhood stroll\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and it's hands down the single-most activity I've missed since summer began. In fact, we dreamed frequently about the days we'd be able to walk the neighborhood with Basil \u003Ci\u003Eand\u003C\/i\u003E a stroller before I ever got pregnant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAlong with all of the other baby gear out there, choosing a stroller felt like a big task. That's when we stumbled across\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003E \u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"background-color: white;\"\u003Ethe\u003C\/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1324569\u0026amp;u=2125162\u0026amp;m=86599\u0026amp;urllink=\u0026amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMockingbird\u003C\/a\u003E. It's a new direct-to-consumer brand, meaning they've cut out the middleman, allowing for premium amenities at a fraction of the price of many strollers we'd been looking at. This stroller is modern and beautiful, but so much more...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qMXlOJZJsnU\/XSYB87OG8uI\/AAAAAAAAcF4\/2h9YBko3H_0F195m6wWhpx4_TbckZ7BZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190607_mockingbird_0002.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qMXlOJZJsnU\/XSYB87OG8uI\/AAAAAAAAcF4\/2h9YBko3H_0F195m6wWhpx4_TbckZ7BZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190607_mockingbird_0002.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/alisandraphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAli Williamson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe fell in love with the Mockingbird for several reasons, first of which is safety. The strollers exceed the required safety standards across nearly every dimension and offer a lifetime warranty. I just love the way it glides seamlessly over the cobblestones in our neighborhood which provide just the right lull we need for Etta to doze right off. I never imagined cobblestones would have an added perk outside of historic charm once I became a parent.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tAu6JVGnq60\/XSkPv21-_MI\/AAAAAAAAcGc\/1OJCIxQRbFsGmWB0VNumryVEA18n2fNiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3468.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1247\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tAu6JVGnq60\/XSkPv21-_MI\/AAAAAAAAcGc\/1OJCIxQRbFsGmWB0VNumryVEA18n2fNiQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3468.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMy favorite stroller features have been the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1324569\u0026amp;u=2125162\u0026amp;m=86599\u0026amp;urllink=hellomockingbird%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fstroller%2Dcar%2Dseat%2Dadapter\u0026amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecar seat adaptor\u003C\/a\u003E, single hand fold, and the oversized storage compartment underneath, roomy  enough to hold \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/+mECblW0PDYV79LSTR5EfXQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy diaper bag\u003C\/a\u003E and so (SO!) much more. I never realized how physically demanding parenthood would be, so any chance I have to let someone or \u003Ci\u003Esomething\u003C\/i\u003E help share the load, I'll take it! While Etta's still small, we've preferred using the car seat adaptor — it fits nearly every common brand — to keep her rear facing, nice and snug, and to avoid waking her between the car and stroller when venturing further out. The stroller design is customizable, too. I  can't get over that watercolor drop pattern and the penny leather handle.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vvv42T-P0YY\/XSYB88ZWdOI\/AAAAAAAAcFw\/ploSTyUaeyUztt_3UJffQOYil-AyFWDegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190607_mockingbird_0003.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vvv42T-P0YY\/XSYB88ZWdOI\/AAAAAAAAcFw\/ploSTyUaeyUztt_3UJffQOYil-AyFWDegCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20190607_mockingbird_0003.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small; font-style: italic;\"\u003EImage by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/alisandraphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAli Williamson\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ENeedless to say, I'm thrilled to be active again and share our love of the neighborhood with Etta at this early stage. It's amazing what a little fresh air can do to help you feel human. I'm also eager to hear what your favorite baby milestones were (or perhaps what you miss the most) — let's chat in  the comments below!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1324569\u0026amp;u=2125162\u0026amp;m=86599\u0026amp;urllink=\u0026amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMockingbird\u003C\/a\u003E, a modern brand with quality baby gear we're thrilled to use for years to come. If you'd like to try it yourself, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1324569\u0026amp;u=2125162\u0026amp;m=86599\u0026amp;urllink=\u0026amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMockingbird\u003C\/a\u003E makes it easy with free shipping both ways and a risk-free 30-day trial.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1589341341359830811\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/07\/baby-milestones-mockingbird-that-has-us.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1589341341359830811"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1589341341359830811"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/07\/baby-milestones-mockingbird-that-has-us.html","title":"Baby Milestones \u0026 The Mockingbird that has us Back in the Neighborhood"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VTucnE1VnZg\/XSkP0rLN17I\/AAAAAAAAcGk\/T3m0TzML3rcYwPpN8vdwbyXyf918Ib1oQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_3454.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-9115243371610567062"},"published":{"$t":"2019-04-23T11:42:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-04-23T11:42:29.308-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Baby Vidra"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"family"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Nursery"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"One Room Challenge"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Nursery Update: A Crib for Thumper"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBmqxZ6vHvs\/XLvPlOgYQCI\/AAAAAAAAcAk\/dGLibq5YascevUm2f4Tkj1QcBNKjeDXcQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3044.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBmqxZ6vHvs\/XLvPlOgYQCI\/AAAAAAAAcAk\/dGLibq5YascevUm2f4Tkj1QcBNKjeDXcQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3044.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter our last ultrasound appointment, Tim came home and put our crib together in less than an hour. The minute he called me upstairs to take a look, everything felt real.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe furniture was one of the first details we'd landed on, building out the rest of the design around this crib and dresser set. They're from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/milliondollarbaby.com\/collections\/tanner\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETanner Collection\u003C\/a\u003E, made by\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/milliondollarbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMillion Dollar Baby Classic\u003C\/a\u003E. My sister has 4 little ones and had raved about the quality of the furniture from this brand, but it was the clean design and transitional mid-century details that stole our hearts. That and the fact that this crib is convertible 3 ways, so it will be able to grow with us into toddler phases and beyond.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-esIzVsxAom8\/XLvPlbYj0RI\/AAAAAAAAcAo\/JyNkhlD01X0gSBZT8_EIcB-fBQhfsPUdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3046.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-esIzVsxAom8\/XLvPlbYj0RI\/AAAAAAAAcAo\/JyNkhlD01X0gSBZT8_EIcB-fBQhfsPUdwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3046.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/milliondollarbaby.com\/collections\/dressers\/products\/tanner-6-drawer-dresser\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ematching dresser\u003C\/a\u003E came fully assembled except for screwing in the feet and has some solid weight to it. Just look at those leather handles (insert heart eye emoji here). I've been storing all the clothes and toys we've been collecting for baby girl in here!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqKTh6Az5z8\/XLvLxg1XKGI\/AAAAAAAAcAI\/1g_xmrpVWZUwjHtbxu-Vj6F1c4p70m2aQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3213.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TqKTh6Az5z8\/XLvLxg1XKGI\/AAAAAAAAcAI\/1g_xmrpVWZUwjHtbxu-Vj6F1c4p70m2aQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3213.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI come from a big family on both sides, and in the last month have had so much fun celebrating with friends and relatives at two different baby showers. I knew it already, but our little \"Thumper\" is so loved and I feel beyond blessed she'll have such a strong network of women to grow up around. The pictures below show me as a baby and now, with my mother and sister.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aVPbQZ5Jl1c\/XLz37gx2ywI\/AAAAAAAAcA4\/AdvFXvOBHSgGWj_1iofCEm2msTtDxgulwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3137.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1193\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-aVPbQZ5Jl1c\/XLz37gx2ywI\/AAAAAAAAcA4\/AdvFXvOBHSgGWj_1iofCEm2msTtDxgulwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3137.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O_m6agzFZ3w\/XLz38c_l5CI\/AAAAAAAAcA8\/Fyh3_7RLBZUX0qpCHMB2tei_lyFi0qXuwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Baby%2BShower%2BPictures.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1304\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-O_m6agzFZ3w\/XLz38c_l5CI\/AAAAAAAAcA8\/Fyh3_7RLBZUX0qpCHMB2tei_lyFi0qXuwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/Baby%2BShower%2BPictures.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA friend of mine recently shared\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwMiFH3DnYq\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis picture and quote about sisterhood\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that I can't stop thinking about (or tearing up over when I read). It's about female elephants and the way they come together to welcome and protect new life. I can't help but feel my elephants surrounding me — and for anyone who might need this right now, I hope you know \u003Ci\u003Eyour\u003C\/i\u003E elephants are there rooting you on too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's an honest view of how the nursery looks today — we've made progress, and still have a good ways to go. Let me tell you, my nesting instincts are kicking in hard it's been fun reimagining this little space of ours. I can't wait to finish the crib with bedding and find homes for all of the new gear baby girl will need!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xuAwFDfVkBY\/XLvLxu8hK7I\/AAAAAAAAcAM\/wKUeCdICnGgRks0FpNUJCAFNsTtOgGhTwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3218.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1201\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xuAwFDfVkBY\/XLvLxu8hK7I\/AAAAAAAAcAM\/wKUeCdICnGgRks0FpNUJCAFNsTtOgGhTwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3218.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3KNrCTN2Yrk\/XLvLxqyEldI\/AAAAAAAAcAQ\/OPHtqX76OGwYUkCUlweA4WPVi9h-ON3wgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3220.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-3KNrCTN2Yrk\/XLvLxqyEldI\/AAAAAAAAcAQ\/OPHtqX76OGwYUkCUlweA4WPVi9h-ON3wgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_3220.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ENursery Sources:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3555863\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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See what everyone else is up to this week over on the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/blog\/orcguestss19wk3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOne Room Challenge project page\u003C\/a\u003E and in case you missed it, find the \"before\" photos of this room \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/04\/nursery-plans.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E, and all the details behind the color scheme\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/04\/a-fresh-start-painting-nursery.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.oneroomchallenge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0Qo1zpfUc0g\/XKFLZxCTteI\/AAAAAAAAb9o\/djkndRw71zALBhEOdIqnN9a1fDSl1IYfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/ORC-Guest-250white.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/milliondollarbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMillion Dollar Baby\u003C\/a\u003E, a classic brand with quality baby furniture we're thrilled to use for years to come.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/9115243371610567062\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/04\/nursery-update-crib-for-thumper.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9115243371610567062"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/9115243371610567062"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2019\/04\/nursery-update-crib-for-thumper.html","title":"Nursery Update: A Crib for Thumper"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rBmqxZ6vHvs\/XLvPlOgYQCI\/AAAAAAAAcAk\/dGLibq5YascevUm2f4Tkj1QcBNKjeDXcQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_3044.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2399257622079541403"},"published":{"$t":"2018-10-29T13:30:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-10-29T13:30:42.413-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Projects"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Wooden Letter Board"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFI4DoZJ_N8\/W7ovubaLtmI\/AAAAAAAAbvk\/RE_1qOkzQoUOwgwjfC1oe1cbi1mKV5DxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8514.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-vFI4DoZJ_N8\/W7ovubaLtmI\/AAAAAAAAbvk\/RE_1qOkzQoUOwgwjfC1oe1cbi1mKV5DxwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8514.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goodwillvirginia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe recently transformed a thrift store picture frame into a wooden letter board and have had fun using it as an added piece of decor and party prop at different gatherings we've had here at the house. It's a simple project and we can't wait to show you the before and after...\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUTa0k9HN4I\/W7ovs7vDVCI\/AAAAAAAAbvU\/RNiVHrlXf7MoD995XhEJQ--739aXVNpHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8434.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1222\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FUTa0k9HN4I\/W7ovs7vDVCI\/AAAAAAAAbvU\/RNiVHrlXf7MoD995XhEJQ--739aXVNpHwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8434.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EYou'll need:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThrifted picture frame\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauhzccgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBalsa wood\u003C\/a\u003E (30 8-inch strips for an 8x10 frame)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh2dcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWood glue\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh27cgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFrame saw\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh3vcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGold spray paint\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauh4ccgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBlack spray paint\u003C\/a\u003E (optional)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/dauhw6cgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELetter board letters\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3325582\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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It was the perfect size for what we'd imagined and filled with all the potential for a new lease on life.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9LZmhf3lAdI\/W7ovs-g7EbI\/AAAAAAAAbvQ\/XSG58LBUAyQboWWUDYrlywJpgGmVkpaHQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8448.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-9LZmhf3lAdI\/W7ovs-g7EbI\/AAAAAAAAbvQ\/XSG58LBUAyQboWWUDYrlywJpgGmVkpaHQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8448.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KNHJUXTzlJw\/W7ovtj-VEeI\/AAAAAAAAbvY\/DlpPfeMfw0U3nZcP86xSn3WtDVzTEu2SACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8453.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-KNHJUXTzlJw\/W7ovtj-VEeI\/AAAAAAAAbvY\/DlpPfeMfw0U3nZcP86xSn3WtDVzTEu2SACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8453.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI used the frame and backing pieces to make the letter board — no need to keep the glass. To give the frame a modern update, I sprayed each piece in a contrasting gold and black finish. Once dry, I put the backing back on the frame and it was time to begin stacking the wood pieces in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TjTTtA0vYlY\/W7ovt5vExOI\/AAAAAAAAbvc\/lu00bI-uHpEeV1FwOiFoEno8iEiJdMOywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8459.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-TjTTtA0vYlY\/W7ovt5vExOI\/AAAAAAAAbvc\/lu00bI-uHpEeV1FwOiFoEno8iEiJdMOywCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8459.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EIf the wooden balsa strips aren't already cut to size (ours came in longer lengths), we found it simple to cut them down with a hand saw.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEzqLU910_A\/W7ovswUdejI\/AAAAAAAAbvM\/LNv6AWCpDoof_0oZDrra1incBBzlcSetgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8418.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1427\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DEzqLU910_A\/W7ovswUdejI\/AAAAAAAAbvM\/LNv6AWCpDoof_0oZDrra1incBBzlcSetgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8418.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThe wood strips act as the backing for the letter board, and are stacked in rows to hold each letter in place. One piece at a time, I ran a thin strip of glue along one side of a wood strip and pressed firmly onto the frame backing.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003ENote \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E— It was important to leave a small amount of room between each wood strip so the letters have something to grab onto. A credit card or using one of the letters to measure in between each piece worked well.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6yU0OpgvQc\/W7ovv963oJI\/AAAAAAAAbv0\/5LE0j7wCr7ASSyHjU4sLlEhK6xxEH7oRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8563.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-f6yU0OpgvQc\/W7ovv963oJI\/AAAAAAAAbv0\/5LE0j7wCr7ASSyHjU4sLlEhK6xxEH7oRQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8563.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JA4O8GBOZEo\/W7ovwW-if3I\/AAAAAAAAbv4\/HiQjZ9HbPaQl8Siu6Uy23dN_uPePIEWNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8570.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JA4O8GBOZEo\/W7ovwW-if3I\/AAAAAAAAbv4\/HiQjZ9HbPaQl8Siu6Uy23dN_uPePIEWNwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8570.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EOnce fully dry, it's time to add letters!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqj8zauzNCI\/W7ovvVp240I\/AAAAAAAAbvw\/ps1GSCLGa8IFQyuXwZDjXt3WLLFJgtbWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8552.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1261\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eqj8zauzNCI\/W7ovvVp240I\/AAAAAAAAbvw\/ps1GSCLGa8IFQyuXwZDjXt3WLLFJgtbWACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8552.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EI have a few favorite quotes we keep in rotation, but the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/search\/pins\/?rs=ac\u0026amp;len=2\u0026amp;q=letter%20board%20quotes\u0026amp;eq=letter\u0026amp;etslf=5665\u0026amp;term_meta[]=letter%7Cautocomplete%7C0\u0026amp;term_meta[]=board%7Cautocomplete%7C0\u0026amp;term_meta[]=quotes%7Cautocomplete%7C0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\"letter board quotes\" search on Pinterest\u003C\/a\u003E is always a good one for new inspiration.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0fT3NnyrhIY\/W7ovuVMwcaI\/AAAAAAAAbvo\/pQ5K87FPJL46e68Zxw177J363-8al5OZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8532.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-0fT3NnyrhIY\/W7ovuVMwcaI\/AAAAAAAAbvo\/pQ5K87FPJL46e68Zxw177J363-8al5OZQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8532.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OJ0pRmzBSA8\/W7ovuJXGo_I\/AAAAAAAAbvg\/nNoL9cLDaJYYpaZ9Sk6vpRO-pM6mFq_8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8491.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-OJ0pRmzBSA8\/W7ovuJXGo_I\/AAAAAAAAbvg\/nNoL9cLDaJYYpaZ9Sk6vpRO-pM6mFq_8ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8491.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo time to DIY?\u0026nbsp; There are so many unique and budget friendly letter board options out there — check out a few of our favorites below:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3325583\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Entry details at the bottom of this post.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EEarlier this summer, I came across a stainless steel cleaner that actually works and have never looked back. It all started back on Prime Day — I'd loaded up our Amazon cart with a few things we'd been eyeing, hoping they'd go on sale, when\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9fgxxcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis stainless steel polish\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9jwebcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETherapy\u003C\/a\u003E with over 1400 reviews popped up in one of my feeds. Admittedly, I was skeptical because I've tried everything from spray cleaners to wipes and baby oil on micro-fiber cloths and have always been left with a streaky finish. That said, we were in the midst of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/the-reveal-our-row-house-kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe kitchen renovation\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and all of our new appliances are stainless, so I added it to our cart and figured it was worth a try.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ECkSdoLK9TY\/W6fo5OpAxZI\/AAAAAAAAbtw\/NSpgWeUnXCstAnV3K4iULdMUs4OHPoDIwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0011.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1068\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-ECkSdoLK9TY\/W6fo5OpAxZI\/AAAAAAAAbtw\/NSpgWeUnXCstAnV3K4iULdMUs4OHPoDIwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0011.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA couple days later among the boxes arriving was this sweet little amber bottle that had a pleasant coconut aroma. It turns out all of the ingredients are plant based and manufactured in the USA.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w_w82c5d5b0\/W6fo56dCfcI\/AAAAAAAAbt0\/qVvJbFTtN6w36isXKcG_nCeYZEAF4KJ3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0069.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-w_w82c5d5b0\/W6fo56dCfcI\/AAAAAAAAbt0\/qVvJbFTtN6w36isXKcG_nCeYZEAF4KJ3gCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0069.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cleaner comes with a microfiber cloth and instructions for spraying, wiping and buffing. A little spray goes a long way and wiping the fingerprints, smudges and streaks away feels oddly satisfying. I'm not alone there, right?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nHg9V84qcEk\/W6fo6d3KN4I\/AAAAAAAAbuA\/erDkhpkJX9sQ29yxu0XRdUIay8JdZ1dVwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0171.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-nHg9V84qcEk\/W6fo6d3KN4I\/AAAAAAAAbuA\/erDkhpkJX9sQ29yxu0XRdUIay8JdZ1dVwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0171.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sTm817RzTTg\/W6fo6hAEK_I\/AAAAAAAAbuE\/XDC6EZmhRjEhSyMtjeqa-Xs0R_hvTaiZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0172.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-sTm817RzTTg\/W6fo6hAEK_I\/AAAAAAAAbuE\/XDC6EZmhRjEhSyMtjeqa-Xs0R_hvTaiZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0172.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo my surprise, this cleaner actually worked and well at that. It keeps our appliances looking brand new and after struggling with cleaning stainless for years, I feel like I have a secret weapon. I use it on everything from our fridge and stove to the microwave and even our coffee maker. Sometimes I even look for excuses to use it in other areas of our home (like on the waste bin lids in our bathrooms!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u8YfLoDViHg\/W6fo5Iea_EI\/AAAAAAAAbto\/6iCv6SyHL8oHCMjmNfIv3yqz8OVWEVj0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0041.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-u8YfLoDViHg\/W6fo5Iea_EI\/AAAAAAAAbto\/6iCv6SyHL8oHCMjmNfIv3yqz8OVWEVj0QCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0041.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1NH-tGxFrk\/W6fo5MJ49AI\/AAAAAAAAbts\/sqnvN7CkJlAD5RN5gXadBHbKQ-kCAqb0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0056.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1068\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-W1NH-tGxFrk\/W6fo5MJ49AI\/AAAAAAAAbts\/sqnvN7CkJlAD5RN5gXadBHbKQ-kCAqb0wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0056.jpg\" \/\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAfter using and genuinely loving \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/n\/c9fgxxcgtrf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETherapy's stainless steel cleaner\u003C\/a\u003E for a few months, we reached out to the company to see if they'd be interested in teaming up on a giveaway. Therapy is so dedicated to giving the best cleaning experience possible that they have put together a complete package of their full range of kitchen cleaning products for one lucky ready to win!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EFull Range of Therapy Kitchen Cleaners: \u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3285215\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Comment on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BoNTE5MnPrV\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis Instagram post\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with the appliance you're most excited to use the polish on and tag a friend who you think would love a set of their own. We'll announce the winner as an update to this post on October 2nd!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003ESources: \u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003EFind all of our kitchen sources, from appliances to accessories, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/kitchen.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EThe photographs in today's post were captured by our talented friend and photographer, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alisandraphoto\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAli Williamson\u003C\/a\u003E of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/alisandraphoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAlisandra Photography\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/7174730321862549446\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/a-stainless-steel-cleaner-that-actually.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7174730321862549446"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/7174730321862549446"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/09\/a-stainless-steel-cleaner-that-actually.html","title":"A Stainless Steel Cleaner that Actually Works + a Giveaway!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fzpQeJzejug\/W6fo6OcOI2I\/AAAAAAAAbt8\/m-jiKy4dSuohFVzQXb5fIlfsKTj3RmQPgCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/20180904_17apart_kitchen_0167.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1078992726081792397"},"published":{"$t":"2018-08-21T18:55:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-01-06T16:00:09.633-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Upstairs Office"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Reimagining our Office with Modsy"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvTl32COETY\/W3sz9Qb_l1I\/AAAAAAAAbj4\/mY7-48XqzrIITGMFqNLjJZw2tkLsAieaACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/tr_60618eb4-f378-4610-b900-2146277e99f8_247259_2_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvTl32COETY\/W3sz9Qb_l1I\/AAAAAAAAbj4\/mY7-48XqzrIITGMFqNLjJZw2tkLsAieaACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/tr_60618eb4-f378-4610-b900-2146277e99f8_247259_2_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday's post is sponsored by \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModsy\u003C\/a\u003E, who helped us realize the potential for a challenging space in our home and is sharing the love with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eall\u003C\/i\u003E of our readers by offering 20% off any regular design package with the code 17APART20!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ELast week we officially completed the last few details on the punch list for the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/07\/our-historic-kitchen-renovation-waiting.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ekitchen reno\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and I have to tell you\u0026nbsp;it feels amazing to have our entire downstairs in a more finished state than ever before. You might remember just as we kicked off the kitchen, we simultaneously \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/04\/the-unsettled-chaos-when-kids-fly-coop.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebegan restoring our front parlor after moving our office upstairs\u003C\/a\u003E (yes, it was a lot to bite off at one time!).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EConfident in the design for the two downstairs spaces, we barreled ahead, leaving the new upstairs \"office\" in what I can only describe as a sort of holding ground and storage space over the last several months.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YOFXFy6Epzw\/W3n1aBlZQ4I\/AAAAAAAADww\/NoQoPHWx3PInEzf_-7j9bCwMwFUuk9DZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8651.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-YOFXFy6Epzw\/W3n1aBlZQ4I\/AAAAAAAADww\/NoQoPHWx3PInEzf_-7j9bCwMwFUuk9DZwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8651.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAs you can see, we've been able to get work done with the makeshift setup we have up there, but the space is far from feeling like a welcoming, grown-up space.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ws4R0CVfg7A\/W3n1aLx5laI\/AAAAAAAADw0\/i1vBiUwvWqQWJ2fktepA-Xi0jIAdmtT-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8654.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ws4R0CVfg7A\/W3n1aLx5laI\/AAAAAAAADw0\/i1vBiUwvWqQWJ2fktepA-Xi0jIAdmtT-ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8654.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHonestly, I've felt challenged by this room. When we first moved in, we knew it would be a bedroom for Brandon and used the same layout that was already defined. It had two semi-builtin bookcases on either side of where a bed would go. Now that Brandon's moved on, we've been eager to take advantage of the additional space — and while we have no lack of ideas, I had a hard time envisioning a layout that could accommodate the variety of uses we have in mind.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're planning to tackle the office makeover later this year, and we'll need it to serve multi-functions with different zones, but want to achieve an overall look and feel that's cohesive, inviting and fresh, not forced or jumbled. Ideally we'd create zones for a desk with seating and storage, a sleep sofa or loveseat that can accommodate overflow guests when we need and a studio\/storage zone for the jewelry I make. We're even considering the idea of moving the laundry to where the back staircase opens up into this room. As you can see, it's been a lot to wrap our heads around.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O4zCUM-Wouw\/W3oLv4fwroI\/AAAAAAAAbik\/85xa1JkB6YESXbDgLohZBk5glj4ttQMFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7278.JPG\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-O4zCUM-Wouw\/W3oLv4fwroI\/AAAAAAAAbik\/85xa1JkB6YESXbDgLohZBk5glj4ttQMFwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_7278.JPG\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EA look back at this space as Brandon's bedroom\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI usually have a strong opinion about what I like, but I don't consider myself a designer so when the opportunity to work with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModsy\u003C\/a\u003E arose, I jumped at the chance to work with an expert that would understand our aesthetic and give me well thought-out ideas for smart layouts. If you're not already familiar, Modsy is a personalized home design solution that helps you virtually re-design your space and \"try on\" all sorts of furniture before you buy. You can design, redesign and shop for your home all in one place. They have a team of professional designers that will spin up your exact room in a 3D rendering, then provide layout ideas with furniture and decor all based on your personal style and needs for the space. I've returned furniture that looked amazing online but didn't work in our home for one reason or another — it's not a fun experience, so I love the Modsy concept for taking the guesswork out of visualizing furniture alone.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EReimagining our office with with Modsy was simple, interactive and felt like a fun game. I answered a few quick questions like which room I was designing, whether I was starting completely from scratch (they'll design around pieces you already have), and what my overall budget for the room was. There's a style quiz that's eerily accurate and cute personalized touches like naming my project with my name and room \"Mary's Office\" that made the experience feel tailored.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy style results came back as \"Atomic Industrial:\" \u003Ci\u003EYour furniture of choice is Danish modern, and you thrive in weathered spaces that show some history. Vintage metals and reclaimed wood paired with Atomic era furniture is your perfect blend. Atomic Industrial combines Industrial and Mid-Century Modern with a touch of Minimalist.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis was hands down the most dead-on style quiz I've taken online. From there, I confirmed they nailed the vibe I was going for, sent the dimensions of the room and left the rest to Modsy. Opening up the designs about a week later felt like Christmas, and we can't wait to share the potential they came up with for our office.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDESIGN 1: LIGHT \u0026amp; AIRY\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdK--leZc5o\/W3s0GQ8btQI\/AAAAAAAAbjo\/KU69BJ3Hjd4lXoHK33-bV9TUsEgxma4KACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_c6eab1d6-79d5-4b69-a7c2-e8d384815fde_247259_1_elsie_userview_7.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bdK--leZc5o\/W3s0GQ8btQI\/AAAAAAAAbjo\/KU69BJ3Hjd4lXoHK33-bV9TUsEgxma4KACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_c6eab1d6-79d5-4b69-a7c2-e8d384815fde_247259_1_elsie_userview_7.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIt's insane how well Modsy rendered this room of ours down to every last detail in 3D. They even included our fiddle leaf fig (thanks for the reminder to water it)! I love how both the office and sofa zones feel connected in this layout, and can imagine if we had overnight guests how they'd still feel like they had a welcome space of their own. Art can also be challenging for me, and the gallery wall along the sofa wall was something I would have never thought of on my own.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bXMpL0cUyQ0\/W3s0F5jcGhI\/AAAAAAAAbjk\/TM1Ovgwv5xgRNFPk2RI7AVYeFm5ZrBplwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_af9acb27-2709-4d26-8508-d97cfb3d9e55_247259_1_elsie_userview_3.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bXMpL0cUyQ0\/W3s0F5jcGhI\/AAAAAAAAbjk\/TM1Ovgwv5xgRNFPk2RI7AVYeFm5ZrBplwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_af9acb27-2709-4d26-8508-d97cfb3d9e55_247259_1_elsie_userview_3.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-u3SVc5vBbN0\/W3s0FUWSQjI\/AAAAAAAAbkI\/S-ZfltO-Dgsew5cDl8tOAIIGdU8rZmyEACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/tr_51442255-0c47-444d-a96e-423feab47f9f_247259_1_elsie_userview_8.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-u3SVc5vBbN0\/W3s0FUWSQjI\/AAAAAAAAbkI\/S-ZfltO-Dgsew5cDl8tOAIIGdU8rZmyEACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/tr_51442255-0c47-444d-a96e-423feab47f9f_247259_1_elsie_userview_8.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hZKBFuKLTc\/W3s0FXPRmXI\/AAAAAAAAbjg\/uJfzllWJrqwhc393Q6pF63-kieJbN-lmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_5f4484a9-7c91-40a1-8609-7ea9fc0a967b_247259_1_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hZKBFuKLTc\/W3s0FXPRmXI\/AAAAAAAAbjg\/uJfzllWJrqwhc393Q6pF63-kieJbN-lmACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_5f4484a9-7c91-40a1-8609-7ea9fc0a967b_247259_1_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDESIGN 2: COLLECTED MODERN\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4-CJvPSlAg\/W3sz-AuvSTI\/AAAAAAAAbjU\/XYAzgNz_8fALUB0yVprdi7XPHR2bd0tSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_e9514fa6-8f2a-4b8f-9ae9-7288b846e7df_247259_2_elsie_userview_6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-c4-CJvPSlAg\/W3sz-AuvSTI\/AAAAAAAAbjU\/XYAzgNz_8fALUB0yVprdi7XPHR2bd0tSACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_e9514fa6-8f2a-4b8f-9ae9-7288b846e7df_247259_2_elsie_userview_6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EPositioning the gallery wall above the desk feels like such a dramatic \"moment\" upon entering the room. That and I never would have considered a storage solution along the brick chimney in this space, which we absolutely love and can't get out of our heads now.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tp6KgDiF3Y\/W3sz972MkUI\/AAAAAAAAbjQ\/DG3QZtOJvM4bK-YPO8AY6MUFf0Mm0brqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_d7802978-c9ff-40f5-a8cb-e4309946ee47_247259_2_elsie_userview_5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tp6KgDiF3Y\/W3sz972MkUI\/AAAAAAAAbjQ\/DG3QZtOJvM4bK-YPO8AY6MUFf0Mm0brqACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_d7802978-c9ff-40f5-a8cb-e4309946ee47_247259_2_elsie_userview_5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvTl32COETY\/W3sz9Qb_l1I\/AAAAAAAAbjM\/aLseOZQPBeIp3DOTwr2mLXfJr7vItKHMgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_60618eb4-f378-4610-b900-2146277e99f8_247259_2_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvTl32COETY\/W3sz9Qb_l1I\/AAAAAAAAbjM\/aLseOZQPBeIp3DOTwr2mLXfJr7vItKHMgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_60618eb4-f378-4610-b900-2146277e99f8_247259_2_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-45N5ave6DkI\/W3sz9ZVDZCI\/AAAAAAAAbjE\/XIYIcWXTXXsFPATuQUT4vvK9p_iFH8TMQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_3e074657-25ec-4cd5-9049-caa2288ff0a2_247259_2_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-45N5ave6DkI\/W3sz9ZVDZCI\/AAAAAAAAbjE\/XIYIcWXTXXsFPATuQUT4vvK9p_iFH8TMQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_3e074657-25ec-4cd5-9049-caa2288ff0a2_247259_2_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDESIGN 3: CHRIS LOVES JULIA COLLECTION\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vWVeQNnOMlw\/W3sz16Rq-RI\/AAAAAAAAbi0\/w87ksGQKRgUel8LTIslnlrfcb5pDi1kWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_54fdb427-48e7-45d1-b302-d3e62f84044b_247259_3_elsie_userview_6.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vWVeQNnOMlw\/W3sz16Rq-RI\/AAAAAAAAbi0\/w87ksGQKRgUel8LTIslnlrfcb5pDi1kWwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_54fdb427-48e7-45d1-b302-d3e62f84044b_247259_3_elsie_userview_6.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EJulia Marcum is one of my favorite interior designers, so when I learned that \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chrislovesjulia.com\/chris-loves-julia-design-services\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eshe's now offering custom design services exclusively via Modsy\u003C\/a\u003E, I just \u003Ci\u003Ehad\u003C\/i\u003E to see her perspective on our office. It's the next best thing to Julia and Chris making my dreams come true by flying to Richmond for a personalized makeover.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/cljsquad\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E#cljsquad\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for the win!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EEven though Julia has only curated collections for living and bedrooms, Modsy worked a little magic around some of our existing furniture like the desk in order to give us the CLJ touch we were hoping to see. They even added a bold wall color to help each piece really pop. The storage piece under the window is a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aCctU\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esideboard from Crate \u0026amp; Barrel\u003C\/a\u003E I'd actually considered for our dining room. I love the idea of this piece as a makeshift jewelry studio — such a brilliant idea.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fhX-rBOoob4\/W3sz1wHe39I\/AAAAAAAAbiw\/pU1VtTPNUI0hsQ9_SSt4lVsqcHxvzdh7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_3e990a6d-f061-462a-a3c5-83d84c5629f0_247259_3_elsie_userview_5.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-fhX-rBOoob4\/W3sz1wHe39I\/AAAAAAAAbiw\/pU1VtTPNUI0hsQ9_SSt4lVsqcHxvzdh7ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_3e990a6d-f061-462a-a3c5-83d84c5629f0_247259_3_elsie_userview_5.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ao_mBSya-s\/W3sz2Yt8tnI\/AAAAAAAAbi8\/trFmcG15iIwBG-KIytE7O90Z1bmXpNQEwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_c97d7277-bcc0-4b73-b55d-c94ce4753a66_247259_3_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-9ao_mBSya-s\/W3sz2Yt8tnI\/AAAAAAAAbi8\/trFmcG15iIwBG-KIytE7O90Z1bmXpNQEwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_c97d7277-bcc0-4b73-b55d-c94ce4753a66_247259_3_elsie_userview_4.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eM2eGuCNq4Y\/W3sz2sWZM8I\/AAAAAAAAbjA\/IGLUTXjelo0TL6pB4h9dv4RXrC4N1Ja0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_f70aeb4c-35fe-477e-a8a1-c9a61f9f6af3_247259_3_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"900\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-eM2eGuCNq4Y\/W3sz2sWZM8I\/AAAAAAAAbjA\/IGLUTXjelo0TL6pB4h9dv4RXrC4N1Ja0ACLcBGAs\/s1600\/tr_f70aeb4c-35fe-477e-a8a1-c9a61f9f6af3_247259_3_elsie_userview_2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIsn't it amazing how Modsy nailed our style, made the room feel connected with the rest of our house vibe and tied all 3 zones we requested into one smart layout? Working with them was such a confidence boost — it confirmed that the original layout I'd loosely imagined with the desk and sofa placement were on par with what a professional would recommend. It also helped me consider new ideas like a gallery wall, and storage along the chimney and under the window that still feel tied together in a way that reflects our overall style.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love elements of all three designs, but are definitely partial to one. That said, we're eager to know which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below or on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bmwm7YJnXcV\/?taken-by=17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etoday's Instagram post\u003C\/a\u003E before we land on a final decision.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWant to try \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.modsy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EModsy\u003C\/a\u003E? If you're struggling with a challenging space, want to visualize furniture you're considering in your exact room or just want to understand your home style better, Modsy is offering 20% off any regular design package exclusively to our readers with the code 17APART20!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1078992726081792397\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/reimagining-our-office-with-modsy.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1078992726081792397"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1078992726081792397"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/reimagining-our-office-with-modsy.html","title":"Reimagining our Office with Modsy"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qvTl32COETY\/W3sz9Qb_l1I\/AAAAAAAAbj4\/mY7-48XqzrIITGMFqNLjJZw2tkLsAieaACEwYBhgL\/s72-c\/tr_60618eb4-f378-4610-b900-2146277e99f8_247259_2_elsie_userview_2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3329156929593625795"},"published":{"$t":"2018-08-14T09:12:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-08-14T09:23:59.992-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Before and After"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recycling"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Instax Photo Holder Wall Hooks"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gAyTwOnY6Uw\/W28ssoWr6eI\/AAAAAAAAbew\/AFStep7d1e0X2j8Tr3P3qU-mZSGmJNrRwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8387.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1058\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gAyTwOnY6Uw\/W28ssoWr6eI\/AAAAAAAAbew\/AFStep7d1e0X2j8Tr3P3qU-mZSGmJNrRwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8387.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post is in partnership with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goodwillvirginia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe recently gave a set of decorative wall hooks a mini makeover, refreshing them as instant photo holders with a modern look and personalized touch. We're loving them right now to organize mudroom type supplies like Basil's leash, reusable grocery totes and keys. They're so versatile though and would also make fun small space solutions for back to school dorm decor or to spruce up an entryway.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HcgATV6vCxw\/W28srGomTiI\/AAAAAAAAbec\/oBiRhAuZYoIgcII0TqqBwYTkwNU1yLGLACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8330.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HcgATV6vCxw\/W28srGomTiI\/AAAAAAAAbec\/oBiRhAuZYoIgcII0TqqBwYTkwNU1yLGLACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8330.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EOne of the things that Tim and I share is a penchant for treasure hunting, which has us ducking in and out of local thrift stores here in Richmond and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Travel?max-results=9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewhen we travel\u003C\/a\u003E. A go-to of ours is Goodwill — they're recognizable and each one is filled with budget-friendly finds great for repurposing with the right mix of creativity and imagination. The stores are organized similarly which makes thrifting them quick. We have a strategy — I usually head straight for the housewares section while Tim beelines for the vinyl records. It's true, some of our best vinyl was scored at Goodwill!\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5myOrGDpDpk\/W28slCId56I\/AAAAAAAAbeU\/TER_5cRf7Z4bJCrvpVeT75yj0XiQcQsgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC_0053.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-5myOrGDpDpk\/W28slCId56I\/AAAAAAAAbeU\/TER_5cRf7Z4bJCrvpVeT75yj0XiQcQsgwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/DSC_0053.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EImage by\u0026nbsp;Emily J. Krapf\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDuring a recent visit to our local store, we'd come across this set of three \"LOL\" hooks in the home section. While not our style, they had a solid foundation, were filled with potential and rang in at under $5 for the lot. What caught my attention was their size — they reminded me of the mini rectangular shape of Instax photos, and that's when the vision for re-purposing them hit me.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iALVu5uvOpc\/W28srM2m40I\/AAAAAAAAbeY\/frkjLAPI-AoDGaRIpWVdTGfeNYOSJl5tQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8150.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1090\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-iALVu5uvOpc\/W28srM2m40I\/AAAAAAAAbeY\/frkjLAPI-AoDGaRIpWVdTGfeNYOSJl5tQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8150.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mzb5q14uD6w\/W28sr9g5IQI\/AAAAAAAAbek\/slbZa79qj1EjsKkIHAb_PrzMHCP7wY79wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8340.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1287\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Mzb5q14uD6w\/W28sr9g5IQI\/AAAAAAAAbek\/slbZa79qj1EjsKkIHAb_PrzMHCP7wY79wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8340.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EMaking one or a set of these wall hooks is a simple, budget-friendly project that can be completed in just a few steps — the majority of time goes into treasure hunting for a set you love and waiting for paint to dry.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003E\u003Cbr class=\"Apple-interchange-newline\" \/\u003EYou'll need:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWall hooks (Goodwill)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aBdMt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpray paint\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aBdLn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMetal clips\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aBdLj\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGlue gun\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aBvLV\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstax camera\u003C\/a\u003E + \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/rstyle.me\/~aBdNA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efilm\u003C\/a\u003E (or, you may already have a handful of fave snaps to use)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3242340\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + ':\/\/' + 'widgets.rewardstyle.com' + '\/js\/shopthepost.js';d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === 'object') if(d.readyState === 'complete') {window.__stp.init();}}(document, 'script', 'shopthepost-script');\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"rs-adblock\"\u003E\u003Cimg onerror=\"this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'\" src=\"\/\/assets.rewardstyle.com\/production\/479f6d8c830aa9d8c5ce27d56f9c27aade056bc4\/images\/search\/350.gif\" style=\"height: 15px; width: 15px;\" \/\u003E\u003Cnoscript\u003EJavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EGive the hooks a gentle wipe down to ensure they're clean, dry and smooth before freshening them up with a new coat of paint. Spray paint gives a nice polished finish, but acrylic paint brushed on in thin layers would work just as well. Allow the paint to dry fully, about 2-4 hours. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YYiGSMqCZgk\/W28srT6WdpI\/AAAAAAAAbeg\/U6tOtCOFcgg8TeopyMRSGyRf5y90uhvfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8318.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1067\" data-original-width=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YYiGSMqCZgk\/W28srT6WdpI\/AAAAAAAAbeg\/U6tOtCOFcgg8TeopyMRSGyRf5y90uhvfwCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8318.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ESecure a metal clip to the top of each hook with a dollop of adhesive (a glue gun works wonders!). Once dry, they're ready to hang on the wall and personalize with your favorite photos.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gmc5dcaJpJg\/W28ssC_iURI\/AAAAAAAAbfA\/ggZ48UtuV5AU4RhMI54ne4r_3YHo4ZtGQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_8345.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1214\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-gmc5dcaJpJg\/W28ssC_iURI\/AAAAAAAAbfA\/ggZ48UtuV5AU4RhMI54ne4r_3YHo4ZtGQCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_8345.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EUse them to keep any small space organized and rotate in new photos when the seasons change or a photo-booth strikes!\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-osXyflchEHw\/W28sswMDqZI\/AAAAAAAAbe0\/ruWX478PuBo5gtlqNLRYvpZW9T1eFbnigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8391.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1379\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-osXyflchEHw\/W28sswMDqZI\/AAAAAAAAbe0\/ruWX478PuBo5gtlqNLRYvpZW9T1eFbnigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_8391.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ENo time to DIY? There are so many unique and creative options for displaying Instax photos right now — check out a few of our favorites below:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"shopthepost-widget\" data-widget-id=\"3239820\"\u003E\u003Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003E!function(d,s,id){var e, p = \/^http:\/.test(d.location) ? 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Reactivate it to view this content.\u003C\/noscript\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe were thrilled at the opportunity to partner on today's post with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goodwillvirginia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoodwill of Central and Coastal Virginia\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;an organization with a \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/goodwillvirginia.org\/about\/our-mission\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emission\u003C\/a\u003E we support and regularly shop + donate with. If you liked this project, we have a whole slew of other fun DIY project ideas and inspiration to browse\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/DIY?max-results=9\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3329156929593625795\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/before-after-diy-instax-photo-holder.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3329156929593625795"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3329156929593625795"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2018\/08\/before-after-diy-instax-photo-holder.html","title":"Before \u0026 After: DIY Instax Photo Holder Wall Hooks"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-gAyTwOnY6Uw\/W28ssoWr6eI\/AAAAAAAAbew\/AFStep7d1e0X2j8Tr3P3qU-mZSGmJNrRwCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_8387.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-5778321280145982540"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-12T11:47:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-03-05T10:23:23.973-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Fish en Papillote"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J3cwAB20ZC8\/WA0zZn3NSoI\/AAAAAAAAaKs\/S-FwdBcqOkMKNZ39UVyYZMJzbvj0ItlrwCLcB\/s1600\/Halibut%2Ben%2Bpapillote.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J3cwAB20ZC8\/WA0zZn3NSoI\/AAAAAAAAaKs\/S-FwdBcqOkMKNZ39UVyYZMJzbvj0ItlrwCLcB\/s1600\/Halibut%2Ben%2Bpapillote.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it comes to fish, Mary and I are both a bit picky about anything outside of your typical tuna steak or salmon fillet — it's got to be fresh, the consistency steaky, and it absolutely can't have a hint of fishiness once cooked. I know, I know — we're a bit tough...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003ESo far in Richmond we've become fans of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Mamma-Zu\/117290428290152\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMamma Zu's\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;rockfish and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sabairva.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESabai's\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;whole-cooked Thai style fish. I also love to prepare different varieties of white fish at home and typically go the pan-seared or salt-curing route. That being said, in an effort to add more fish into our diets, the method of steaming inside a pouch of parchment paper has shaped up to be one our favorites for getting it right every time.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BU2sfBdbV64\/WA0zZqcOi7I\/AAAAAAAAaK4\/3x79Do_aPSM8_w_J1k4xK3wcb5C7x35AACLcB\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bcook%2Bhalibut%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bparchment%2Bpaper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-BU2sfBdbV64\/WA0zZqcOi7I\/AAAAAAAAaK4\/3x79Do_aPSM8_w_J1k4xK3wcb5C7x35AACLcB\/s1600\/how%2Bto%2Bcook%2Bhalibut%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bparchment%2Bpaper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECooking fish in parchment paper (also known as fish\u0026nbsp;en papillote) works well with most any variety of fish and combination of seasonal vegetables.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIt requires minimal ingredients and once complete, packs some of the biggest flavor.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_6TQOgsT2o\/WA0zZkEN6FI\/AAAAAAAAaKw\/bhSkTP5jbjgbOdeMtMF8p_PBjcYUORBYQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bcook%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bthe%2Boven.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Y_6TQOgsT2o\/WA0zZkEN6FI\/AAAAAAAAaKw\/bhSkTP5jbjgbOdeMtMF8p_PBjcYUORBYQCLcB\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bcook%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bthe%2Boven.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe've been enjoying halibut steaks, with fresh peppers and grated orange zest. I recently shared the recipe for how to make this style with the folks on the Tasting Room blog. Now that we're headed into cooler fall temperatures, I've got root vegetables like carrots, seasonal squashes and late jalapeños\u0026nbsp;on my mind.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-okBSLOY8jM8\/WA0zZjfDCnI\/AAAAAAAAaK0\/4OzGg0kMmLA8S--A3AOg1t9m5dJxLXcAQCLcB\/s1600\/Make%2Bwhite%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bparchment%2Bpaper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-okBSLOY8jM8\/WA0zZjfDCnI\/AAAAAAAAaK0\/4OzGg0kMmLA8S--A3AOg1t9m5dJxLXcAQCLcB\/s1600\/Make%2Bwhite%2Bfish%2Bin%2Bparchment%2Bpaper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHead on over to Tasting Room for the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.tastingroom.com\/halibut-baked-in-parchment-paper-1993192377.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecipe with step by step instructions\u003C\/a\u003E for making your own variation of fish en papillote.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/06\/beach-eats-scallop-vegetable-skewers.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWahoo \u0026amp; Scallop Skewers\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/food-recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/5778321280145982540\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/11\/fish-en-papillote.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5778321280145982540"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/5778321280145982540"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/11\/fish-en-papillote.html","title":"Fish en Papillote"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-J3cwAB20ZC8\/WA0zZn3NSoI\/AAAAAAAAaKs\/S-FwdBcqOkMKNZ39UVyYZMJzbvj0ItlrwCLcB\/s72-c\/Halibut%2Ben%2Bpapillote.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-399443674679743971"},"published":{"$t":"2016-05-06T08:23:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-20T12:42:58.314-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mother's Day Brunch: Sweet Potato Waffle Recipe"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jQS5MRpb88\/VyYLRY2fU8I\/AAAAAAAAZ5Y\/XJhiA9YO6384z0WUF-BuUA4dO4LlNMQQwCLcB\/s1600\/Sweet%2BPotato%2BWaffle%2BRecipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jQS5MRpb88\/VyYLRY2fU8I\/AAAAAAAAZ5Y\/XJhiA9YO6384z0WUF-BuUA4dO4LlNMQQwCLcB\/s1600\/Sweet%2BPotato%2BWaffle%2BRecipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWith Mother's Day celebrations in full swing this weekend, I wanted to pop in to share one of my favorite waffle recipes, which happens to make for an all-around brunch crowd pleaser.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhat I love most about this recipe is its versatility to incorporate new flavors into the batter base; just recently I made \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.furniture.com\/blog\/soft-fluffy-sweet-potato-waffle-recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis sweet potato version\u003C\/a\u003E in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.furniture.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFurniture.com\u003C\/a\u003E to share in honor of Mother's Day.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pjYuqS9CfE0\/VyYMJOjX2rI\/AAAAAAAAOW8\/lLFeIY8cgvUcvQD5TgjeZk94VSx7fxK-ACLcB\/s1600\/Waffle.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-pjYuqS9CfE0\/VyYMJOjX2rI\/AAAAAAAAOW8\/lLFeIY8cgvUcvQD5TgjeZk94VSx7fxK-ACLcB\/s1600\/Waffle.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs mentioned, the base waffle batter is made from simple pantry staples that lend well to combining with a homemade puree of your favorite seasonal fixings. The result is a light, fluffy and flavorful\u0026nbsp;Belgian style\u0026nbsp;waffle just waiting to be finished with your favorite breakfast toppings — perhaps maple syrup, whipped\u0026nbsp;cream, nuts and nutmeg? Yes, please.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U8r2hVW9TKk\/VyYNwkcnRmI\/AAAAAAAAOXM\/xRq5I_5i8iwjWplpS3WTv8cJi2JBdsr4gCLcB\/s1600\/Waffle-2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-U8r2hVW9TKk\/VyYNwkcnRmI\/AAAAAAAAOXM\/xRq5I_5i8iwjWplpS3WTv8cJi2JBdsr4gCLcB\/s1600\/Waffle-2.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI've used this recipe to make butternut and sweet potato waffles, and think as we're headed into the height of spring that rhubarb, a beet medley or citrus flavorings would also be delicious variations to try.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHead on over to \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.furniture.com\/blog\/soft-fluffy-sweet-potato-waffle-recipe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFurniture.com\u003C\/a\u003E to find my full recipe for these fluffy sweet potato waffles— and we'd love to know, what's \u003Ci\u003Eyour\u003C\/i\u003E favorite go-to brunch recipe?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/09\/origins-farm-butternut-squash-waffles.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EButternut Squash Waffle Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/02\/how-to-make-sweet-potato-dog-chew.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESweet Potato Dog Treat Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/food-recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/399443674679743971\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/mothers-day-brunch-sweet-potato-waffle.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/399443674679743971"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/399443674679743971"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2016\/05\/mothers-day-brunch-sweet-potato-waffle.html","title":"Mother's Day Brunch: Sweet Potato Waffle Recipe"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-0jQS5MRpb88\/VyYLRY2fU8I\/AAAAAAAAZ5Y\/XJhiA9YO6384z0WUF-BuUA4dO4LlNMQQwCLcB\/s72-c\/Sweet%2BPotato%2BWaffle%2BRecipe.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1825709956424563037"},"published":{"$t":"2015-10-27T11:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:16:59.556-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"autumn"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"fall"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipe"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Recipe: Caramel Apples"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yK2wvdL2wRE\/Vizgh06g3hI\/AAAAAAAAZZ0\/lfVWB2U_3fU\/s1600\/Caramel%2BApples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yK2wvdL2wRE\/Vizgh06g3hI\/AAAAAAAAZZ0\/lfVWB2U_3fU\/s1600\/Caramel%2BApples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENow that we're in the throws of autumn, Mary and I are soaking in the cooler mornings, changing leaves and the fall offerings cropping up everywhere we look. In the spirit of the season and with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/apple-picking-in-crozet-virginia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis year's\u0026nbsp;apple picking trip\u003C\/a\u003E, I recently whipped up a batch of caramel apples in collaboration with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.furniture.com\/blog\/delicious-caramel-dipped-apples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFurniture.com's lifestyle blog\u003C\/a\u003E and had fun pairing this classic treat with grown-up toppings for a gourmet twist.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECrushed pistachios, dried banana chips and giant flakes of Maldon salt were among my coatings of choice — and I realized just how much room for creative choice and personal taste there is when making caramel apples.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-q14b0c_TqzY\/Vizghq1nxmI\/AAAAAAAAZZs\/enD4ycPIC3w\/s1600\/Caramel%2BApple%2BIngredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-q14b0c_TqzY\/Vizghq1nxmI\/AAAAAAAAZZs\/enD4ycPIC3w\/s1600\/Caramel%2BApple%2BIngredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThis batch of 8 apples took a little over an hour to make from prep to finish once all the ingredients and kitchen supplies are gathered, so the project could make for a simple weekend activity to partake in with friends over drinks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EMake it a kid-friendly activity by subbing in their favorite toppings (chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, or heck, even sprinkles).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da-mqGfwRTw\/Vizgh_aQJ9I\/AAAAAAAAZZw\/sBSi2pJj2VA\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2BCaramel%2BApples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Da-mqGfwRTw\/Vizgh_aQJ9I\/AAAAAAAAZZw\/sBSi2pJj2VA\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2BCaramel%2BApples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.furniture.com\/blog\/delicious-caramel-dipped-apples\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHead on over to Furniture.com\u003C\/a\u003E to find my full recipe and tutorial for whipping together a batch of these deliciously grown up caramel apples of your own — and we'd love to know, what's your favorite apple topping combination?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/10\/origins-farm-natural-cinnamon-apple.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENatural Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather Recipe\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/10\/how-to-make-apple-vinegar-from-scraps.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHow to Make Apple Vinegar from Scratch\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/food-recipes.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1825709956424563037\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/recipe-caramel-apples.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1825709956424563037"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1825709956424563037"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/10\/recipe-caramel-apples.html","title":"Recipe: Caramel Apples"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-yK2wvdL2wRE\/Vizgh06g3hI\/AAAAAAAAZZ0\/lfVWB2U_3fU\/s72-c\/Caramel%2BApples.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2657083925466441570"},"published":{"$t":"2015-07-24T08:21:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:24:01.231-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Giveaway: Durathon Digital Steam Iron With Hamilton Beach"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1GWaqby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjGKZjQxTAI\/VbGDEWWaSjI\/AAAAAAAAZDs\/rus5ouM18j8\/s1600\/Sachet%2BGiveaway%2BPromo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EToday we're excited to be hosting a giveaway in collaboration with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonbeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHamilton Beach\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonbeach.com\/all-irons-durathon-digital-iron-19901.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDurathon digital steam iron\u003C\/a\u003E, just like the one we used to make a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodthinking.com\/2015\/07\/22\/center-stage-no-sew-diy-scented-sachets-with-17-apart-durathon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eset of no-sew sachets\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;with dried flower petals from our wedding.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYesterday we shared how to make\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/how-to-make-diy-potpourri-with-wedding.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY potpourri\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;using a portion of the dried flowers from our big day. I originally made the potpourri to use as filler in the set of no-sew sachets for special (and useful!) mementos from our wedding. Find the full tutorial for these simple to make no-sew sachets featured on the Hamilton Beach Everyday Good Thinking blog\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/everydaygoodthinking.com\/2015\/07\/22\/center-stage-no-sew-diy-scented-sachets-with-17-apart-durathon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8flJOt9_WxI\/VbGA5Dc55PI\/AAAAAAAAZDc\/QV7j2yr9GWU\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-8flJOt9_WxI\/VbGA5Dc55PI\/AAAAAAAAZDc\/QV7j2yr9GWU\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bpotpourri%2Bfrom%2Bdried%2Bflowers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonbeach.com\/all-irons-durathon-digital-iron-19901.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDurathon iron\u003C\/a\u003E we used in this project was a heavy duty and reliable tool — it's literally one of our favorite new household helpers. We love the retractable cord and easy to navigate digital settings for use on a variety of fabrics from synthetics to cotton.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1GWaqby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-s9cyaUfGqfM\/VbGDES62kaI\/AAAAAAAAZDo\/sWLk72dwYrc\/s1600\/Iron%2BContest.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs an added bonus, check out more summer craft ideas and find out how to pin your favorites for \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Eanother\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E chance to win one of 10 Durathon digital steam irons in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1GWaqby\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDurathon summer crafts contest gallery\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOne of our readers will win the Durathon steam iron featured in today's giveaway. To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below — there are several options for you to choose from for entry. Feel free to use a few or all for more chances to win. For those unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, you fill in the fields using your choice of Facebook or your email, which is only used to contact the randomly selected winner (no spam) — it's that simple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rcptr\" data-raflid=\"315e1a9729\" data-template=\"\" data-theme=\"classic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/315e1a9729\/\" id=\"rcwidget_j3j4d09a\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOur friends at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hamiltonbeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EHamilton Beach\u003C\/a\u003E generously providing the Durathon Steam Iron we used in the sachet project and another for one lucky reader included in today's giveaway. All the thoughts and opinions are (as always) our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2657083925466441570\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/giveaway-durathon-digital-steam-iron.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2657083925466441570"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2657083925466441570"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/07\/giveaway-durathon-digital-steam-iron.html","title":"Giveaway: Durathon Digital Steam Iron With Hamilton Beach"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xjGKZjQxTAI\/VbGDEWWaSjI\/AAAAAAAAZDs\/rus5ouM18j8\/s72-c\/Sachet%2BGiveaway%2BPromo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6228839161195086093"},"published":{"$t":"2015-06-02T13:26:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:27:28.790-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Giveaway: Complete La Paloma Gourmet Sauce \u0026 Salsa Package"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HH4OPGH4CqI\/VWtgOqC2uZI\/AAAAAAAANr0\/IMkpPZ61l9k\/s1600\/La%2BPaloma%2BGourmet%2B.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HH4OPGH4CqI\/VWtgOqC2uZI\/AAAAAAAANr0\/IMkpPZ61l9k\/s1600\/La%2BPaloma%2BGourmet%2B.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday we're excited to be hosting a giveaway for the complete line of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Paloma Gourmet\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;sauces and salsas. That's right, one lucky ready will win one of each of the 10 pictured products below, ranging from moles, to adobos and salsas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Paloma Gourmet\u003C\/a\u003E was founded with the vision of honoring the deeply rooted gastronomic traditions of Mexico, showcasing its rich culture, diverse cuisine and great ingredients. Their mission is to introduce you to the simplicity of authentic gourmet Mexican cooking. All products are manufactured following authentic and traditional recipes and using only the highest quality ingredients that have been locally sourced.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI recently had the opportunity to cook with and photograph some of these amazing ingredients — check out a few of my favorites below:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d8SB7FL6uc\/VW3mnIPK-wI\/AAAAAAAANtI\/f0ZI85uuu2Y\/s1600\/La%2BPaloma%2BCollage.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-3d8SB7FL6uc\/VW3mnIPK-wI\/AAAAAAAANtI\/f0ZI85uuu2Y\/s1600\/La%2BPaloma%2BCollage.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/recipes\/diablo-shrimp-quesadillas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDiablo Shrimp Quesadillas\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/recipes\/beer-chelada-with-chipotle-rim\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBeer Chelada with a Chipotle Rim\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/recipes\/guacamole-chilango\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGuacamole Chilango\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/recipes\/enchiladas-chilangas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EEnchiladas Chilangas\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ol\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003EIn addition to our giveaway today, La Paloma Gourmet has generously provided a special discount for all 17Apart readers — receive 60% off your entire first purchase with the code\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Cu\u003E17APART60\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;at checkout.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ELearn more about La Paloma Gourmet, keep up with new flavors as they're released and special promotions when following their \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LaPalomaGourmet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PalomaGourmet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/es.pinterest.com\/lapalomagourmet\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/u\/0\/s\/La%20Paloma%20Gourmet\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle +\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/pamm2303\/videos\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EYoutube\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOne of our readers will win the complete line of sauces and salsas featured in today's giveaway, which is only open to US entrants due to shipping restrictions at this time. To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below — there are several options for you to choose from for entry. Feel free to use a few or all for more chances to win. For those unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, you fill in the fields using your choice of Facebook or your email, which is only used to contact the randomly selected winner (no spam) — it's that simple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rcptr\" data-raflid=\"315e1a9728\" data-template=\"\" data-theme=\"classic\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/315e1a9728\/\" id=\"rcwidget_ltm18fnh\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/widget-prime.rafflecopter.com\/launch.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOur friends at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lapalomagourmet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELa Paloma Gourmet\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;are generously providing the complete line of sauces and salsas for one lucky reader included in today's giveaway. All the thoughts and opinions are (as always) our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6228839161195086093\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/giveaway-complete-la-paloma-gourmet.html#comment-form","title":"16 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6228839161195086093"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6228839161195086093"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/06\/giveaway-complete-la-paloma-gourmet.html","title":"Giveaway: Complete La Paloma Gourmet Sauce \u0026 Salsa Package"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-HH4OPGH4CqI\/VWtgOqC2uZI\/AAAAAAAANr0\/IMkpPZ61l9k\/s72-c\/La%2BPaloma%2BGourmet%2B.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"16"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-1339644065624593164"},"published":{"$t":"2015-05-21T09:27:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-21T12:28:24.343-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"garden"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Indoor Gardening"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Urban Gardening"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"DIY Vertical Succulent Garden: eHow's Ikea Lack Hack #ProjectThrowdown Challenge"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOver the last couple of weeks we've been stretching our creative muscles and working with new-to-us materials on what's turned out to be one of our favorite new projects — the hanging vertical wall garden pictured above.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETo give a little background, when we were invited to take part in a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_12340604_projectthrowdown-ikea-lack-hack.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eproject challenge\u003C\/a\u003E with a group of 5 other eHow bloggers we admire, it was a no brainer saying \"sure!\" The concept is simple — we were each asked to use the same specific materials and our imaginations to create a home decor project.\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EFor this #ProjectThrowdown challenge, each creator was asked to use:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1. \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/40104270\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Lack Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2. One sonotube\u003Cbr \/\u003E3. Paint, stain or decoupage\u003Cbr \/\u003E4. Chain\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jl-vs3jlc9s\/VV02RfkOtNI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/aSpz4FTQBUI\/s1600\/Challenge%2BMaterials.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jl-vs3jlc9s\/VV02RfkOtNI\/AAAAAAAAYu4\/aSpz4FTQBUI\/s1600\/Challenge%2BMaterials.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFirst of all, did you know what a sonotube was? We didn't — turns out to be a large cardboard tube used for making concrete columns. After initial panic set in, our creative juices started to flow and as you can see, we ended up re-imagining these materials into a vertical wall garden. The Lack table acts as the birch-backed base, we used a textured stone spray on the sonotubes, which encase tiny succulents and the chain supports everything in place on the wall.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a3uSwVW5i4s\/VV3JcYLH9DI\/AAAAAAAAYyQ\/jvuWZ4mEKhs\/s1600\/Succulent%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-a3uSwVW5i4s\/VV3JcYLH9DI\/AAAAAAAAYyQ\/jvuWZ4mEKhs\/s1600\/Succulent%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how it turned out — there's depth, texture and an interesting intermingling of materials between the faux birch, stone finish and natural plants. The challenge has been fun to participate in and definitely got us thinking outside the box with materials we might not have normally used. We're also big fans of Ikea Hacks and can now say we've hacked a Lack table (say that 5 times fast). With that, we've been eager to share the full project details here one the blog.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003EComplete Materials List:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/us\/en\/catalog\/products\/40104270\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EIkea Lack Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELink chain, 3\/4-inch coated\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EScrews (#10 3\/4) \u0026amp; Screwdriver\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3 Sonotubes, 12-inch, 10-inch and 8-inch round\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBox cutter with sharp new blade\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMedium to coarse grit sandpaper \u0026amp; (optional palm sander)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELiquid rubber\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStone textured spray paint\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWire hardware cloth\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProtective gloves\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPermanent marker\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EWire cutters\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAquarium glue\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPotting soil\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFloral moss\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVarious sized and shaped succulents and small decorative plantings\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChopstick\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EHalf of the adventure during this challenge was gathering the materials. When picking up the Lack table from Ikea, it was the large square tabletop that really spoke to us as the vision for this vertical wall garden. Discarding the legs for use in another project down the road, we then played around with various sized sonotubes to make a stacked design that would fit within the perimeter of the tabletop base. Here we are in Ikea looking for the Lack table and later in the hardware store, trying to visualize a design with the sonotubes on top of the tabletop:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRZsVEpW7zI\/VV28WYxxN_I\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/oY9uVLTkuTc\/s1600\/Gathering%2BSupplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-jRZsVEpW7zI\/VV28WYxxN_I\/AAAAAAAAYvY\/oY9uVLTkuTc\/s1600\/Gathering%2BSupplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYep, I'm sure we got a few strange looks along the way, but hey — it's all in the name of DIY! Looking back at these photos from sourcing the materials list, it's pretty amazing to see how they transformed into something completely new:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EanyRgjaN8c\/VV3MTXuy-9I\/AAAAAAAAYys\/muv-sbVsxFQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-EanyRgjaN8c\/VV3MTXuy-9I\/AAAAAAAAYys\/muv-sbVsxFQ\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHere's the full rundown on how we made the wall garden...\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKnowing we'd use the chain as a sturdy backing support to hang the finished wall garden, Tim went ahead and installed the chain 1\/3 of the way from the top of the table's back using #10 3\/4 screws and a power screwdriver to drill right into the table backing:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FAGBjvD3gCk\/VV29fv56HQI\/AAAAAAAAYvo\/VGEHrEKZ_DM\/s1600\/Adding%2BChain.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-FAGBjvD3gCk\/VV29fv56HQI\/AAAAAAAAYvo\/VGEHrEKZ_DM\/s1600\/Adding%2BChain.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe then cut 2-inch rings from the ends of each sonotube by first marking the cut line with a pencil and tape measure, then carefully slicing through the cardboard with a sharp box cutter.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huZargWCZW4\/VV2-E3xphZI\/AAAAAAAAYv4\/UNbtbVLgg3U\/s1600\/Cutting%2BSonotube.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-huZargWCZW4\/VV2-E3xphZI\/AAAAAAAAYv4\/UNbtbVLgg3U\/s1600\/Cutting%2BSonotube.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe 2-inch ring size provided that depth we were going for, allowing enough room for shallow plantings, but was also a short enough size as not to overwhelm the final piece.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI smoothed away the rough edges, peeling cardboard and divots in the 2-inch rings leftover from cutting by using a medium to coarse grit sandpaper. Our palm sander came in handy for any tougher to sand areas.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FApvR6NV-K4\/VV2_U9ykTQI\/AAAAAAAAYwI\/0yoA3tup110\/s1600\/Sanding%2BRing.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-FApvR6NV-K4\/VV2_U9ykTQI\/AAAAAAAAYwI\/0yoA3tup110\/s1600\/Sanding%2BRing.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESmall plants like succulents are nice low maintenance plants that can thrive in shallow soil and low sunlight with minimal watering — and when it's time to water, a few healthy squirts with a spray bottle will do the trick. That being said, because we'd be filling the tubes with natural materials like soil and small plantings, we wanted to give the cardboard a sturdy, water-resistant exterior — so we opted for liquid rubber.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhHFzKap64c\/VV2_UxVlGMI\/AAAAAAAAYwE\/LzIx6L8GULw\/s1600\/Liquid%2BRubber%2BDIY.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhHFzKap64c\/VV2_UxVlGMI\/AAAAAAAAYwE\/LzIx6L8GULw\/s1600\/Liquid%2BRubber%2BDIY.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter laying out a protective barrier (paper grocery bags always do the trick for us) in a well ventilated area, we coated each of the three sonotube rings with the liquid rubber according the package directions. It's very similar to using spray paint — thin and even coats until full coverage is achieved, with dry time between each coat. And yes, we went with the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003EAs Seen on TV\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce completely coated and dry, we then applied 3-4 even coats of Valspar Stone spray paint, going for a textured, gray stone finish. This stuff was pretty amazing, easy to use and the finish came out identical to the texture and color on the top of the can.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4AfWOv2mA1k\/VV3AFiiv8FI\/AAAAAAAAYwU\/CBqlwPVWyE0\/s1600\/Texture%2BStone%2BSpray%2BPaint.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-4AfWOv2mA1k\/VV3AFiiv8FI\/AAAAAAAAYwU\/CBqlwPVWyE0\/s1600\/Texture%2BStone%2BSpray%2BPaint.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile the stone finish was drying, I went ahead and cut circles from the metal hardware cloth to match the diameter of each sonotube ring — these grids will help keep the soil in place on the finished piece. I found it easiest to use each circle as a template, marking points on the hardware cloth along the top of the circle edge, then snipping the metal at each marked point with a pair of wire cutters.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8yCO0kDEjSM\/VV3A5PBDzvI\/AAAAAAAAYwg\/foWrTLYBE8Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2BHardware%2BCloth.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-8yCO0kDEjSM\/VV3A5PBDzvI\/AAAAAAAAYwg\/foWrTLYBE8Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2BHardware%2BCloth.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETips\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;— cut the hardware cloth right where the metal meets the circle edge. With a\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003Eslightly\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;wider grid, you'll be able to fit it right into the cardboard ring without the need for adhesive. I also found wearing protective gloves during this step was helpful for gripping the cutters and avoiding getting poked by the sharp metal cuts in the hardware cloth.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ENext, I gently pressed and fitted the metal grids into each of the matching sonotube rings. Pressing from the base of the ring through to almost the top edge worked really well. The metal grids fit with just enough tension to hold themselves in place along the cardboard walls — no adhesive needed.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLa_LV2JxNY\/VV3BLS_ETzI\/AAAAAAAAYwo\/ESYGiMg4IVM\/s1600\/Metal%2BGrid.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-aLa_LV2JxNY\/VV3BLS_ETzI\/AAAAAAAAYwo\/ESYGiMg4IVM\/s1600\/Metal%2BGrid.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAfter cleaning and clearing away any debris from the Lack tabletop and base of each cardboard ring, we applied aquarium glue along the base of each ring, one at a time, pressing them into place on the tabletop to form the stacked configuration we'd originally mapped out. Then we weighted them down with a few pieces of scrap lumber to fully dry and adhere before moving onto the next step.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kPXEZTMZPk\/VV3Bhw38uhI\/AAAAAAAAYww\/_jpRTeFbuyU\/s1600\/Aquarium%2BGlue.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-0kPXEZTMZPk\/VV3Bhw38uhI\/AAAAAAAAYww\/_jpRTeFbuyU\/s1600\/Aquarium%2BGlue.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EOnce dry, our vertical wall planter was complete — all we needed to do was get planting. We'd picked up a variety of small sized succulents and vining plants at our local garden center, looking for different shapes, colors and depths that would intermingle well.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_PI5V0OFzEc\/VV3B3nRG6bI\/AAAAAAAAYw4\/QHXJYtNy6VM\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-_PI5V0OFzEc\/VV3B3nRG6bI\/AAAAAAAAYw4\/QHXJYtNy6VM\/s1600\/DIY%2BWall%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGVe7TfLqU4\/VV3DYBpQndI\/AAAAAAAAYxc\/yUvA7QlqUns\/s1600\/Small%2BPlanters.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-DGVe7TfLqU4\/VV3DYBpQndI\/AAAAAAAAYxc\/yUvA7QlqUns\/s1600\/Small%2BPlanters.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs a first step, we filled each gridded circle with a layer of potting soil that came almost to the top of the metal grid. At this stage, it may seem like there's no way the soil won't fall out once hanging up, but trust us, it works — just keep going!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVvGNq5w9qE\/VV3Ccbat-QI\/AAAAAAAAYxE\/ZJXmRHc9LAE\/s1600\/Planting%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-uVvGNq5w9qE\/VV3Ccbat-QI\/AAAAAAAAYxE\/ZJXmRHc9LAE\/s1600\/Planting%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AvwXl-quAY\/VV3CcTJk35I\/AAAAAAAAYxI\/UnYf5rNM8H8\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2AvwXl-quAY\/VV3CcTJk35I\/AAAAAAAAYxI\/UnYf5rNM8H8\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI freed as much soil from each succulent and small planting as possible to expose the roots in preparation for planting into the grids, then decided on the general placement and configuration for each plant.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tDdVV4oMP3A\/VV3C4QIJe6I\/AAAAAAAAYxU\/hlxD9AqMBrI\/s1600\/Succulent%2Bplanting.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-tDdVV4oMP3A\/VV3C4QIJe6I\/AAAAAAAAYxU\/hlxD9AqMBrI\/s1600\/Succulent%2Bplanting.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo plant, I snipped away portions of the metal grid to expose bigger openings that would accommodate the plant roots, but only enough as to still keep the plants snuggly in the configuration. Each plant nestled into the soil with a gentle press and extra scoop of soil for added security.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5a8zItDOKBk\/VV3EOdFBqII\/AAAAAAAAYxk\/J5A1l37Ca5Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5a8zItDOKBk\/VV3EOdFBqII\/AAAAAAAAYxk\/J5A1l37Ca5Q\/s1600\/Cutting%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ih5xMcvKzA\/VV3EdVQ9WeI\/AAAAAAAAYxs\/ob5Ew6KiWS0\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bsucculent%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7ih5xMcvKzA\/VV3EdVQ9WeI\/AAAAAAAAYxs\/ob5Ew6KiWS0\/s1600\/Make%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bsucculent%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003ETo finish, I added a layer of floral moss around each planting and remaining grid space. While probably not necessary for functionality, I couldn't help but think the moss provided an extra barrier for spillage, plus helped to conceal the metal grid, giving the vertical garden more of an overall natural look and feel.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hWfWYZEebo\/VV3FAF_7gcI\/AAAAAAAAYx0\/k0xV9xq7e7w\/s1600\/Floral%2BMoss%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-7hWfWYZEebo\/VV3FAF_7gcI\/AAAAAAAAYx0\/k0xV9xq7e7w\/s1600\/Floral%2BMoss%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETip \u003C\/b\u003E— Spreading the moss across the grid and pressing into each opening using a chopstick helped secure everything in place.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOnce filled to our desired liking, I gave the entire plant area a healthy misting of water and then we let the garden rest for a day while the plants got used to their new habitat. It's a good idea to let the garden rest, gradually propping it up on an incline over a period of several days as the roots become established.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jic2JiDqv84\/VV3GGG9aDZI\/AAAAAAAAYyE\/Yygok_3zV7w\/s1600\/Succulent%2BGarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Jic2JiDqv84\/VV3GGG9aDZI\/AAAAAAAAYyE\/Yygok_3zV7w\/s1600\/Succulent%2BGarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7A_YP9-_JA\/VV3FbBDJt1I\/AAAAAAAAYx8\/f5VvGDuOB24\/s1600\/Hanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-L7A_YP9-_JA\/VV3FbBDJt1I\/AAAAAAAAYx8\/f5VvGDuOB24\/s1600\/Hanging%2Bwall%2Bplanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe decided to hang our new wall garden on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/10\/before-after-exposing-brick-chimney.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecently exposed brick chimney\u003C\/a\u003E up in Brandon's room. It's a light-filled space and looks so good up against the raw brick.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MnV8T7WGAyE\/VV3MTczmlmI\/AAAAAAAAYyk\/7ZoIpYYtse8\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2BPlanter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MnV8T7WGAyE\/VV3MTczmlmI\/AAAAAAAAYyk\/7ZoIpYYtse8\/s1600\/DIY%2BHanging%2BPlanter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFrom here, we'll continue to mist the plants every so often and watch this little garden of ours grow and evolve throughout the summer.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NqgOJ0a3-OM\/VV3MTgNiYSI\/AAAAAAAAYy0\/l62u1kpX8DQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-NqgOJ0a3-OM\/VV3MTgNiYSI\/AAAAAAAAYy0\/l62u1kpX8DQ\/s1600\/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Ba%2Bvertical%2Bwall%2Bgarden.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd since this project is part of a friendly challenge, you can see what each of the other creators came up with using these same materials in \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_12340604_projectthrowdown-ikea-lack-hack.html?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis eHow post\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Eif you like what you see we'd love for you to \"vote\" for our project by pinning it from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/ehow\/projectthrowdown\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echallenge Pinterest board\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or posting to Instagram with the tags #ProjectThrowdown,\u0026nbsp;@ehow_team and @17apart (so we can follow along). The creator with the most pins\/regrams will be the winner and have the opportunity to be featured across \u003Ca href=\"http:\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/04\/hello-how-tuesday.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY Vertical Pallet Garden\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/gardening.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Gardening Posts\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/1339644065624593164\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1339644065624593164"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/1339644065624593164"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2015\/05\/diy-vertical-succulent-garden-ehows_21.html","title":"DIY Vertical Succulent Garden: eHow's Ikea Lack Hack #ProjectThrowdown Challenge"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-QVywMAEJKTo\/VV3MTUAgapI\/AAAAAAAAYyo\/qBgF06UqOrU\/s72-c\/DIY%2BWall%2BGarden.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"},"georss$featurename":{"$t":"Richmond, VA 23220, USA"},"georss$point":{"$t":"37.5464259 -77.464460700000018"},"georss$box":{"$t":"37.4960709 -77.545141700000016 37.596780900000006 -77.383779700000019"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3285351986165297864"},"published":{"$t":"2014-09-18T15:57:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T21:32:03.444-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Peanut Butter \u0026 Co Giveaway: The Big Six Assortment"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/index.php\/gifts\/thebigsix.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tHIFyZJrnc\/VBrl5lxCJPI\/AAAAAAAAXIY\/kaRpLiiO8VI\/s1600\/The%2BBig%2BSix%2BPeanut%2BButter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EToday's giveaway comes from our friends at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeanut Butter \u0026amp; Co\u003C\/a\u003E. Up for grabs is a collection of naturally flavored peanut butters in an adorable carrying case called\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/index.php\/gifts\/thebigsix.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EThe Big Six\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach collection includes 1 jar of the following peanut butter flavors: Smooth Operator, Crunch Time, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, The Heat Is On, White Chocolate Wonderful, and Dark Chocolate Dreams. Learn more about each flavor \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/peanut-butter-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eright here\u003C\/a\u003E. I have already asked if the \u003Ci\u003ECinnamon Raisin Swirl\u003C\/i\u003E comes in bathtub size — it is really that good!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe like that each of the peanut butters in the Peanut Butter Co. collection are all-natural and use only USA-grown peanuts. They contain no hydrogenated oils, no cholesterol, no trans-fats and, no high fructose corn syrup. The flavors are gluten-free, vegan (except for The Bee's Knees which is vegetarian), and certified kosher. Outside of a great product, we love that the founder, Lee Zalben, quit his job in\u0026nbsp;advertising and publishing to pursue his longtime dream of opening a peanut butter shop in NYC — definitely \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/big-news-tims-officially-full-time.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ea risk we can relate to\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EYou might remember we used the old fashioned chunky and old fashioned smooth peanut butter varieties to create the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/natural-dog-treat-recipe-frosted-peanut.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EBasil's new favorite dog treats\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/natural-dog-treat-recipe-frosted-peanut.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/natural-dog-treat-recipe-frosted-peanut.html\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-DgKpLeydeYQ\/VBsy4xr3qDI\/AAAAAAAAXIo\/hhBkvZBMFOo\/s1600\/Peanut%2BButter%2BSweet%2BPotato%2BOats%2BTreats.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFind the full array of peanut butter offerings and more over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/peanut-butter-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeanut Butter \u0026amp; Co.\u003C\/a\u003E and keep up with new flavors and promotions as they're listed by following the Peanut Butter \u0026amp; Co. \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PeanutButterCo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/peanutButterCo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/PeanutButterCo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/peanutbutterco\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E pages.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of our readers will win the complete Big Six peanut pack from Peanut Butter \u0026amp; Co. featured in today's giveaway. To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below — there are several options for you to choose from for entry. Feel free to use a few or all for more chances to win. For those unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, you fill in the fields using your choice of Facebook or your email, which is only used to contact the randomly selected winner (no spam) — it's that simple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rafl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/315e1a9720\/\" id=\"rc-315e1a9720\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/widget.rafflecopter.com\/load.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOur friends at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/ilovepeanutbutter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPeanut Butter \u0026amp; Co\u003C\/a\u003E generously provided us with The Big Six peanut pack for one lucky reader included in today's giveaway. All the thoughts and opinions are (as always) our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3285351986165297864\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/peanut-butter-co-giveaway-big-six.html#comment-form","title":"24 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3285351986165297864"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3285351986165297864"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/09\/peanut-butter-co-giveaway-big-six.html","title":"Peanut Butter \u0026 Co Giveaway: The Big Six Assortment"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5tHIFyZJrnc\/VBrl5lxCJPI\/AAAAAAAAXIY\/kaRpLiiO8VI\/s72-c\/The%2BBig%2BSix%2BPeanut%2BButter.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"24"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3031517342686713477"},"published":{"$t":"2014-07-08T09:23:00.001-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:06:37.542-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"MightyNest Giveaway: $50 Gift Card"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EToday's giveaway comes from our friends at\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMightyNest\u003C\/a\u003E, the online store for healthy, safe and non-toxic products — all sustainable alternatives to everyday goods. Up for grabs is a whopping $50 credit to spend on your choice of gardening supplies from their newly launched\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egardening section\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-caTXaPVVTfo\/U7wNkLEdeWI\/AAAAAAAAVng\/OlJ8Tfv-M24\/s1600\/MightyNest+Goods.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-caTXaPVVTfo\/U7wNkLEdeWI\/AAAAAAAAVng\/OlJ8Tfv-M24\/s1600\/MightyNest+Goods.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\/1 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/candles\/beeswax-aromatherapy-sanctuary-glass-candle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebeeswax aromatherapy candles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/2 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-kitchen\/cookware-bakeware\/color-enamel-cast-iron-dutch-oven-6-qt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elodge 6qt dutch oven\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/3 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/mindful-gifts\/family-gifts\/weekend-bag-sailor-stripe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esustainable striped canvas weekend bag\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/4 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-kitchen\/canning\/canning-jars-6-sizes-available\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eweck canning jars\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/5 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/creative-play\/early-learning\/wooden-fabuto-stacking-rings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewooden fabuto stacking rings\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/6 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/reusable-gear\/water-bottles\/glass-water-bottles\/glass-water-bottle-with-flip-top-16-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eflip top glass water bottles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/7 \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/candles\/beeswax-birthday-candles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epure beeswax birthday candles\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/8\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/cleaning-products\/kitchen-bath\/all-purpose-cleaner-32-oz\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eeco me all purpose cleaner\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/9\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/kitchen-table\/food-storage\/cake-boxpie-box-leather-straps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecake box leather strap\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/10\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/mindful-gifts\/stocking-stuffers\/organic-lip-balm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic lip balm\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/11\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/storage-organization\/organic-cotton-storage-bin-grey\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic cotton storage bin\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/12\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/kitchen-table\/dishware\/kids-dishware\/freezypop-stainless-steel-ice-pop-molds-tray-set-of-4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efood grade ice pop molds\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/13\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/mindful-gifts\/stocking-stuffers\/yoga-meditation-balm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebadger organic yoga \u0026amp; meditation balm\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cb\u003E \/14\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/cleaning-products\/the-ring-fruit-and-vegetable-brush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethe ring fruit \u0026amp; vegetable brush\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp;\/15\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/cleaning-products\/laundry\/laundry-soda-in-tin-can-100-loads\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enellie's laundry soda\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EFor those unfamiliar,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMightyNest\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;is a web business devoted to helping shoppers create healthy, non-toxic homes. They offer a unique selection of natural, organic and non-toxic products, making it super easy to take the guesswork out of shopping for sustainable goods. All of their product offerings are free from known toxic ingredients such as: BPA, PVC, Phthalates, Lead, Melamine, Formaldehyde, Flame retardants, Parabens and more.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you're already familiar with MightyNest, you might not know they've just recently launched \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ean entire gardening section\u003C\/a\u003E, dedicated to sustainable tools and organic gardening. We love all of the organic seed offerings — and there's even a \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/heirloom-butterfly-habitat-garden-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebutterfly garden kit\u003C\/a\u003E, filled with flower seeds perfect for cultivating an abundant butterfly habitat.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn our own garden, we're beginning to see cucumbers, squash, zucchini, peppers and tomatoes come in and our summer herbs like mint, peppermint, basil and parsley keep returning new fragrant growth with each sprig we snip to cook with.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EBelow, we've rounded up some of our favorite new gardening offerings from MightNest (including that butterfly garden!):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bUYOQSBUWa0\/U7nMAPyQefI\/AAAAAAAAVmY\/sNzGkHifEuE\/s1600\/MightyNest+Gardening+Supplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-bUYOQSBUWa0\/U7nMAPyQefI\/AAAAAAAAVmY\/sNzGkHifEuE\/s1600\/MightyNest+Gardening+Supplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\/1\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/healthy-home\/cleaning-products\/kitchen-bath\/fresh-air-kitchen-compost-collector\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efresh air kitchen compost collector\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/2\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/organic-sage-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic sage seeds\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/3\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/heirloom-butterfly-habitat-garden-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eheirloom butterfly habitat garden kit\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/4\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/organic-vegetable-garden-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eculinary organic vegetable garden kit\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/5\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/garden-markers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic bamboo garden marker set\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/6\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/garden-fork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic bamboo garden fork\u003C\/a\u003E \u003Cb\u003E\/7\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/shop\/home-garden\/garden\/basil-grow-bottle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eorganic basil grow bottle\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf sustainable shopping made simple weren't enough, shopping at MightyNest is also a great way to help give money back to your local school. They give 15% of every purchase back to schools — it's a win-win when you can buy healthy products and support your school at the same time. Even if you don't have kids in school, you can give back to a school in your community.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFind the full collection of safe, non-toxic alternatives to everyday products and gifts over on MightyNest and stay in touch by following the MightyNext \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mightynest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/mightynest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/mightynest\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E pages.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of our readers will win a $50 credit to spend on gardening supplies at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/\"\u003EMightyNest.com\u003C\/a\u003E. To enter, simply use the form below \"pledging to put some seeds in the ground this July!\" As a bonus, when clicking \"pledge\" not only will you be entered to win the $50 gift card, but you'll also be automatically entered to win $50 for the school of your choosing.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ciframe frameborder=\"0\" height=\"370px\" id=\"mightynest-widget\" src=\"https:\/\/schools.mightynest.com\/widgets\/pledge\/summer-gardening\/17A0614\" style=\"border: 0px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); height: 370px; width: 100%;\"\u003E \u003C\/iframe\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOur friends at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/mightynest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMightyNest\u003C\/a\u003E generously provided us the $50 credit for one lucky reader included in today's giveaway. All the thoughts and opinions are (as always) our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3031517342686713477\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/mightynest-giveaway-50-gift-card.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3031517342686713477"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3031517342686713477"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/07\/mightynest-giveaway-50-gift-card.html","title":"MightyNest Giveaway: $50 Gift Card"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-caTXaPVVTfo\/U7wNkLEdeWI\/AAAAAAAAVng\/OlJ8Tfv-M24\/s72-c\/MightyNest+Goods.jpg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-993542150800152468"},"published":{"$t":"2014-06-10T13:56:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:47:10.669-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Party Pail Supplies Giveaway"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today's giveaway comes from our friends at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParty Pail\u003C\/a\u003E. Up for grabs is a whopping $50 credit to spend on all sorts of party supplies, decorations and more from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/partypail.com\/\"\u003EPartyPail.com\u003C\/a\u003E, the online destination for sourcing all of your party needs.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xvsoPsBXmdY\/U5c0DQiMIQI\/AAAAAAAAU6g\/oyQO0JnRHfg\/s1600\/Party+Pail+lemonwood-56.jpg.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xvsoPsBXmdY\/U5c0DQiMIQI\/AAAAAAAAU6g\/oyQO0JnRHfg\/s1600\/Party+Pail+lemonwood-56.jpg.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EParty Pail's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/lemonwood-collection.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ELemonwood party collection\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003EParty Pail makes it easy to come up with party ideas, find the budget-friendly themed supplies you've been hunting for and everything delivers quickly to your home — no need to set foot outside the house. From birthdays to showers and special occasions, they've got you covered with supplies, decorations, favors and more for practically any themed party or event you could imagine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFounded in the garage of\u0026nbsp;Lisa and Edward Hechter the company has grown to over 25+ employees, many of which are women and grandmothers with flexible hours. They specialize in providing top notch customer service and strive to make everyone's shower, party, or event as easy and stress free as possible.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhen it came to planning \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/weekend-basics.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EStephanie's graduation party\u003C\/a\u003E here at the house, we decorated using lots of different party supplies, all in the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.jmu.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJMU\u003C\/a\u003E colors of purple and gold courtesy of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParty Pail\u003C\/a\u003E. Everything arrived quickly in a single box (it was literally a party in a box, ha) and having all of the festive plates, cups, napkins, utensils and decorations like balloons taken care of really did make setting the rest of the party up a breeze, allowing us more time to focus on the preparation of good food and catching up with company.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdgXmEooFLU\/U5c82AQnBbI\/AAAAAAAAU7Y\/yo-BFEJjOhw\/s1600\/Giant+Letter+Balloons.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdgXmEooFLU\/U5c82AQnBbI\/AAAAAAAAU7Y\/yo-BFEJjOhw\/s1600\/Giant+Letter+Balloons.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2lc4WlaLRzU\/U5c828NFklI\/AAAAAAAAU64\/BqWTKuaUenk\/s1600\/JMU+party+decorations.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-2lc4WlaLRzU\/U5c828NFklI\/AAAAAAAAU64\/BqWTKuaUenk\/s1600\/JMU+party+decorations.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6TYtEWOWfg\/U5c83R-eLfI\/AAAAAAAAU7A\/DFMPXmqN67U\/s1600\/Purple+and+Gold+Party+Supplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-v6TYtEWOWfg\/U5c83R-eLfI\/AAAAAAAAU7A\/DFMPXmqN67U\/s1600\/Purple+and+Gold+Party+Supplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI had fun mixing the themed decorations with different purple and gold things around the house like our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/05\/how-to-diy-dipped-gold-jar-vases.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Egold dipped mason jars\u003C\/a\u003E with purple flowers — we even set up a little station for gifts where we could display Stephanie's graduation cap, her announcement and program from the ceremony:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQ5otnkgPyc\/U5c82K_6nuI\/AAAAAAAAU6w\/nNRZ0kXwppg\/s1600\/Graduation+Party+Table.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-jQ5otnkgPyc\/U5c82K_6nuI\/AAAAAAAAU6w\/nNRZ0kXwppg\/s1600\/Graduation+Party+Table.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nc4V2odnEKU\/U5c83Nu9TLI\/AAAAAAAAU68\/R8F045hqEyk\/s1600\/Party+Pail+Supplies.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Nc4V2odnEKU\/U5c83Nu9TLI\/AAAAAAAAU68\/R8F045hqEyk\/s1600\/Party+Pail+Supplies.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvGwAeCqyrA\/U5c82NLhnLI\/AAAAAAAAU60\/LTYftzTBdKY\/s1600\/Graduation+Party.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-dvGwAeCqyrA\/U5c82NLhnLI\/AAAAAAAAU60\/LTYftzTBdKY\/s1600\/Graduation+Party.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe ended up getting lots of compliments on the overall color-coordination of the party and I even think Stephanie was impressed, ha. This was the first larger party we've thrown in Richmond for one of Tim's kids, so we're really happy with how everything turned out.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFind the full collection of party supplies, decor and gifts over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParty Pail\u003C\/a\u003E and keep up with new designs as they're listed by following the Party Pail \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/partypail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/partypail\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/partypail\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E pages.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOne of our readers will win a $50 credit to spend at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPartyPail.com\u003C\/a\u003E. To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below — there are several options for you to choose from for entry. Feel free to use a few or all for more chances to win. For those unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, you fill in the fields using your choice of Facebook or your email, which is only used to contact the randomly selected winner (no spam) — it's that simple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rafl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/315e1a18\/\" id=\"rc-315e1a18\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/widget.rafflecopter.com\/load.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EOur friends at \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.partypail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EParty Pail\u003C\/a\u003E generously provided us the $50 credit for one lucky reader included in today's giveaway and the party supplies pictured in today's post. All the thoughts and opinions are our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/993542150800152468\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/party-pail-supplies-giveaway.html#comment-form","title":"32 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/993542150800152468"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/993542150800152468"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/06\/party-pail-supplies-giveaway.html","title":"Party Pail Supplies Giveaway"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-xvsoPsBXmdY\/U5c0DQiMIQI\/AAAAAAAAU6g\/oyQO0JnRHfg\/s72-c\/Party+Pail+lemonwood-56.jpg.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"32"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3895151604043796636"},"published":{"$t":"2014-05-29T09:00:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T22:55:51.769-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Giveaways"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Mrs. Meyer's Giveaway With Relay Foods"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today's giveaway comes from our friends at \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;in celebration of their new site launch.\u0026nbsp;Up for grabs are two bundles of 5 great smelling, hardworking and eco-conscious\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/search?q=mrs+meyers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMrs. Meyer's cleaning supplies\u003C\/a\u003E! That's right, \u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003Etwo lucky readers\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E will have the chance to win a bundle of these awesome (and eco-minded) cleaning products:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6A2g9uJvJJA\/U4aJe0OsHlI\/AAAAAAAAU0Q\/C1pR331pMeg\/s1600\/Mrs+Meyers+Giveaway.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6A2g9uJvJJA\/U4aJe0OsHlI\/AAAAAAAAU0Q\/C1pR331pMeg\/s1600\/Mrs+Meyers+Giveaway.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImages courtesy of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/search?q=mrs+meyers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EEach bundle includes the following products: 2 Countertop Sprays in Honeysuckle \u0026amp; Rosemary scents, 2 Liquid Dish Soaps in Lavender \u0026amp; Rosemary scents, and an 80 count box of Dryer Sheets in Lavender scent. Mrs. Meyer's is a collection of household products made with essential oils from flowers and herbs that smell nice, but really pack a punch against daily dirt and grime. All are earth-friendly, cruelty-free and not tested on animals.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those unfamiliar with \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E, it's an online based grocery and delivery service (for the Charlottesville, VA, Richmond, VA, Washington DC, and Baltimore areas) that makes shopping for groceries simple. They specialize in quality local, organic and everyday foods without the grocery store hassle. It's personalized shopping with great prices and no membership fees. This week they just released a new site design that somehow makes their already simple shopping process even easier (and fun!):\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8Kt51iLHIg\/U4Zda66iEBI\/AAAAAAAAUzw\/NTW6yT6v4Nw\/s1600\/Relay+Foods+Site+Launch.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-w8Kt51iLHIg\/U4Zda66iEBI\/AAAAAAAAUzw\/NTW6yT6v4Nw\/s1600\/Relay+Foods+Site+Launch.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe're long-time fans of Relay Foods, make regular orders and you might recognize the name as one of the company blogs Tim regularly \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/blog.relayfoods.com\/author\/timvidra\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ewrites a food column for\u003C\/a\u003E. We love how easy they make it to shop for local, sustainable food options with labeling info and even profiles about the people and farms behind the food — all from behind the computer screen at home or mobile phone while on the go. There are several options in our neighborhood where we can pick up our completed order and there are also full service delivery options available. Sometimes Tim will surprise me by slipping in a pint of ice cream for me to later discover when unloading the big red bag.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs an added bonus to today's giveaway, we've got a $30 off your first\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;order of $50 or more when using\u0026nbsp;\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/friend\/DK2RHY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethis promo link\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E, good for any first time shopper! Yes, that's $50 worth of groceries and household products for $20 — awesome.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E- + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + Giveaway Details + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETwo of our readers will win a complete 5 piece bundle of the Mrs. Meyers cleaning supplies featured in today's giveaway image courtesy of \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E. To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter form below — it might take a few seconds to load. For those unfamiliar with Rafflecopter, you fill in the fields using your choice of Facebook or your email, which is only used to contact the randomly selected winner (no spam) — it's that simple.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca class=\"rafl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rafflecopter.com\/rafl\/display\/315e1a16\/\" id=\"rc-315e1a16\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003Ea Rafflecopter giveaway\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cscript src=\"\/\/widget.rafflecopter.com\/load.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EP.S. \u003C\/b\u003EIn celebration of the Relay Foods new site launch, Tim's giving away a complete beer making kit — perfect for getting your feet wet in the world of home brewing. Get all the details and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.timvidraeats.com\/2014\/05\/giveaway-relay-foods-beer-making-kit.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eenter over on E.A.T.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.relayfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ERelay Foods\u003C\/a\u003E generously provided us the Mrs. Meyers cleaning bundles for 2 lucky readers included in today's giveaway. All the thoughts and opinions are our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3895151604043796636\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/mrs-meyers-giveaway-with-relay-foods.html#comment-form","title":"43 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3895151604043796636"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3895151604043796636"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/05\/mrs-meyers-giveaway-with-relay-foods.html","title":"Mrs. Meyer's Giveaway With Relay Foods"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-6A2g9uJvJJA\/U4aJe0OsHlI\/AAAAAAAAU0Q\/C1pR331pMeg\/s72-c\/Mrs+Meyers+Giveaway.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"43"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8476449957239160579"},"published":{"$t":"2014-04-03T07:15:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-22T23:17:56.670-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home Decor"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Over on eHow: DIY Wine Stoppers"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S3VhTUAZ_QQ\/Uzc9KPFyX0I\/AAAAAAAAT_8\/alsKa9-zyWA\/s1600\/Crystal+Wine+Corks.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S3VhTUAZ_QQ\/Uzc9KPFyX0I\/AAAAAAAAT_8\/alsKa9-zyWA\/s1600\/Crystal+Wine+Corks.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EA \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/03\/weekend-basics_17.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Efew weekends ago\u003C\/a\u003E we stopped in our local rock shop (and one of my old childhood haunts), \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/108354386425685360865\/posts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPackard's Rocks \u0026amp; Stamps\u003C\/a\u003E, to pick out a handful of natural rocks and crystals for a project we had in mind. We ended up making these sparkling crystal wine stoppers from our findings and have the full project detailed out over on \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/byauthor\/17apart\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow\u003C\/a\u003E today (\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/diy-jeweled-crystal-wine-stoppers\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echeck it out here\u003C\/a\u003E).\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qeWanx4e8os\/Uzc9J3zQ7RI\/AAAAAAAAUAM\/gMjc5wPb-M4\/s1600\/Geode+Wine+Stopper.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qeWanx4e8os\/Uzc9J3zQ7RI\/AAAAAAAAUAM\/gMjc5wPb-M4\/s1600\/Geode+Wine+Stopper.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor right around $10 and minimal effort, we have a set of new wine stoppers — perfect for dressing up the open bottles we keep on the counter. We love how they turned out, giving off a natural vibe that Mary calls \u003Ci\u003Efancy\u003C\/i\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vcCPtOcfFc8\/Uzc9KG1yUxI\/AAAAAAAAUAA\/bjWO01-ExlQ\/s1600\/DIY+Wine+Stoppers.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vcCPtOcfFc8\/Uzc9KG1yUxI\/AAAAAAAAUAA\/bjWO01-ExlQ\/s1600\/DIY+Wine+Stoppers.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThese also make for a budget-friendly housewarming or hostess gift when paired with your favorite bottle of wine. Click \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/diy-jeweled-crystal-wine-stoppers\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to see the full project and first in our DIY series for eHow!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/eHow%20Series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll eHow Projects\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EMore DIY Projects\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8476449957239160579\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-wine-stoppers.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8476449957239160579"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8476449957239160579"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/04\/over-on-ehow-diy-wine-stoppers.html","title":"Over on eHow: DIY Wine Stoppers"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-S3VhTUAZ_QQ\/Uzc9KPFyX0I\/AAAAAAAAT_8\/alsKa9-zyWA\/s72-c\/Crystal+Wine+Corks.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2236173751825283453"},"published":{"$t":"2014-03-27T09:32:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T10:26:10.071-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"eHow Series"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Features"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Guest Posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chatting it Up on eHow"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/spreading-our-urban-roots-a-17apart-welcome\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-boFqGKeutXg\/UzQmglvkZ9I\/AAAAAAAALr0\/bvHCG0RXTDk\/s1600\/17Apart+eHow.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're excited to announce a new blogging series we'll be kicking off with \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow\u003C\/a\u003E and it starts today! Over the next 8 weeks we'll be sharing weekly tips, tricks and DIY projects for home decor. Find our first post in the series, an intro, right here:\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/blog\/spreading-our-urban-roots-a-17apart-welcome\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESpreading Our Urban Roots: A 17Apart Welcome!\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EWe'll be posting updates here on the blog as we go, but feel free to keep up with the series and lots of other amazing blogger content over on the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/ehow-home\/?utm_source=17apart\u0026amp;utm_medium=contributor\u0026amp;utm_campaign=blognetwork\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EeHow blog\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf you're newly visiting from eHow today — welcome! We're so glad you stopped in and hope you'll have fun taking a look around. You can learn more about us and our journey on our \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAbout Page\u003C\/a\u003E and take a peek through our growing archive of recipes, gardening, home and DIY projects \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/p\/diy.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe'd love to keep in touch if you're feeling social. Find us on \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/17ApartBlog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFacebook\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/17apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/17apart\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/17Apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECheers!"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2236173751825283453\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/03\/chatting-it-up-on-ehow.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2236173751825283453"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2236173751825283453"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/03\/chatting-it-up-on-ehow.html","title":"Chatting it Up on eHow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-boFqGKeutXg\/UzQmglvkZ9I\/AAAAAAAALr0\/bvHCG0RXTDk\/s72-c\/17Apart+eHow.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-6238342613100285232"},"published":{"$t":"2014-02-04T13:10:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T10:44:28.110-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Pairs for Pairs: Chat with us Tonight 8pm ET!"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7l9SPPDnHjo\/UvEkePK9zqI\/AAAAAAAAS2w\/Q0sS3aQO1XI\/s1600\/17Apart+PairsforPairsPromo.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7l9SPPDnHjo\/UvEkePK9zqI\/AAAAAAAAS2w\/Q0sS3aQO1XI\/s1600\/17Apart+PairsforPairsPromo.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOh, Hi There! Today we've got a fun post lined up to let you know we'll be taking part in a live Twitter chat (tonight!) with the folks behind \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunglasswarehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESunglass Warehouse\u003C\/a\u003E. We'll be chatting about relationships and plans for Valentine's Day — the good, the bad and you guessed it, some of the ugly too.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe've partnered up with Sunglass Warehouse before to bring you \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/11\/sunglass-warehouse-diy-holiday-shades.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDIY projects and giveaways\u003C\/a\u003E, so we're back again to show off some new shades and talk all about — us! As part of this collaboration and in honor of Valentine's Day, Sunglass Warehouse asked us to show some love to shades we can't live without, so we each picked out a fancy pair of sunglasses to snap photos with, set the self timer on the camera for the first time ever and proceeded to laugh at ourselves all the way through this self imposed photo-shoot:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcswWEXJomA\/UvEf4eVQ5TI\/AAAAAAAAS2g\/o77L85v7U4U\/s1600\/17apart+photoshoot+fail.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-LcswWEXJomA\/UvEf4eVQ5TI\/AAAAAAAAS2g\/o77L85v7U4U\/s1600\/17apart+photoshoot+fail.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDid we take this photo-shoot seriously? You bet. Here we come, Vogue Magazine.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ETim went with this\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunglasswarehouse.com\/SW-Polarized-Aviator-Style-9870.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epolarized aviator style pair\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and I opted for a more retro look with these\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunglasswarehouse.com\/SW-Oversized-Round-Style-528.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eoversized shades\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aiCudPskC7o\/UvEa6vUYbdI\/AAAAAAAAS2M\/_dhNIs0FVvA\/s1600\/Sunglass+Warehouse+Mary+\u0026amp;+Tim.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-aiCudPskC7o\/UvEa6vUYbdI\/AAAAAAAAS2M\/_dhNIs0FVvA\/s1600\/Sunglass+Warehouse+Mary+\u0026amp;+Tim.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe funniest part of this project? In true photo-bombing fashion, Basil decided he needed to investigate what was so funny, right in the middle of the self timer going off:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ahq3ouPRvOw\/UvEf4cUulEI\/AAAAAAAAS2c\/-Oh09uZx0Ag\/s1600\/Basil+Photobomb.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Ahq3ouPRvOw\/UvEf4cUulEI\/AAAAAAAAS2c\/-Oh09uZx0Ag\/s1600\/Basil+Photobomb.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESo! How about that live chat? You can join in on the conversation — we'll be live tweeting with\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sunglasswarehse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESunglass Warehouse\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;tonight in a live Q\u0026amp;A session all about those things that make our relationship tick (and maybe some of our pet peeves too) in honor of Valentine's Day. Tune in tonight at 8pm ET, following the hashtag\u0026nbsp;\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003E#pairsforpairs\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u0026nbsp;and our respective twitter handles,\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/17Apart\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@17Apart\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sunglasswarehse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E@sunglasswarehse\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESunglass Warehouse has also teamed up with four more of their favorite duo-bloggers for live Q\u0026amp;A sessions — find out more about each of them and which glasses they chose\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunglasswarehouse.com\/blog\/sunglasses-for-pairs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E. We'll be back tomorrow with a roundup of some of our favorite Q\u0026amp;A's from the chat tonight, along with a special giveaway from Sunglass Warehouse. Hope to see you online tonight!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/11\/sunglass-warehouse-diy-holiday-shades.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESunglass Warehouse DIY Fashion Face-off\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.sunglasswarehouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESunglass Warehouse\u003C\/a\u003E generously provided us with the sunglasses to snap today's photos with. All the thoughts, opinions and cheesy anecdotes are our own — thank you so much for supporting the partners that make 17 Apart possible.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/6238342613100285232\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/pairs-for-pairs-chat-with-us-tonight.html#comment-form","title":"1 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6238342613100285232"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/6238342613100285232"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2014\/02\/pairs-for-pairs-chat-with-us-tonight.html","title":"Pairs for Pairs: Chat with us Tonight 8pm ET!"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7l9SPPDnHjo\/UvEkePK9zqI\/AAAAAAAAS2w\/Q0sS3aQO1XI\/s72-c\/17Apart+PairsforPairsPromo.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"1"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-2036639498769583414"},"published":{"$t":"2013-10-22T13:26:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T11:33:27.922-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"farms"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food \u0026 Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food And Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"How-To"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Origins Farm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sustainable living"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Tutorials"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Origins Farm: Natural Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MwFSXqyU4XI\/UmaZqEgwNSI\/AAAAAAAARoE\/prCg3l5WCw0\/s1600\/Natural+Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MwFSXqyU4XI\/UmaZqEgwNSI\/AAAAAAAARoE\/prCg3l5WCw0\/s1600\/Natural+Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EIt's apple season! We couldn't wait to share today's recipe for simple, natural fruit leather, using the fresh local apples sourced from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm\u003C\/a\u003E. Fruit leather is such an easy (and delicious) way to preserve the bounty and flavor of ripening seasonal fruit. It's a healthy snack for little and big kids alike and when made naturally, can even be a special treat for your favorite four legged friends.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs soon as we saw the fresh fall apples at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/our-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm market stand\u003C\/a\u003E, we knew fruit leather would be among the apple recipes making their way into our kitchen this week:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5b_jrCBUxzQ\/UmXbdvmBQUI\/AAAAAAAARnA\/3KEQVB1uQM8\/s1600\/Fall+Apples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5b_jrCBUxzQ\/UmXbdvmBQUI\/AAAAAAAARnA\/3KEQVB1uQM8\/s1600\/Fall+Apples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThere are several different methods for making fruit leather; today we're sharing our tried and true process for making it in most any oven, no need for a food dehydrator.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cscript async=\"\" src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"\u003E\u003C\/script\u003E \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8650177788531134\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-slot=\"7452452333\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/ins\u003E\u003Cscript\u003E     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \u003C\/script\u003E We've used this method to make \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/10\/how-to-make-homemade-fruit-leather.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eapple raspberry\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2012\/06\/how-to-make-natural-raspberry-peach.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeach raspberry\u003C\/a\u003E fruit rollups in past seasons and always come back to it when we find ourselves with an abundance of ripening fruit on our hands. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JCzCPBOiPok\/UmXbdlOKTkI\/AAAAAAAARnE\/BGe-TN2AV58\/s1600\/Apple+Fruit+Leather+Ingredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-JCzCPBOiPok\/UmXbdlOKTkI\/AAAAAAAARnE\/BGe-TN2AV58\/s1600\/Apple+Fruit+Leather+Ingredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E8 cups of peeled and cubed apples (Origins Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 cup water\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 Tbsp cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 fresh lemon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPeel, core and roughly dice apples. Choose apples with the same tartness or sweetness you like to eat, as the same flavors will burst through in your fruit leather.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUSTYq-zkHk\/UmXeEjJY-aI\/AAAAAAAARnQ\/K3XAJLKBBkg\/s1600\/Peeling+Apples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-vUSTYq-zkHk\/UmXeEjJY-aI\/AAAAAAAARnQ\/K3XAJLKBBkg\/s1600\/Peeling+Apples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWhile you're peeling those apples, set the peels and cores aside to make some \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2011\/10\/how-to-make-apple-vinegar-from-scraps.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehomemade apple vinegar\u003C\/a\u003E:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Px_WR9nT6RQ\/UmXeEtd-z9I\/AAAAAAAARnY\/d28SxaDUBAE\/s1600\/How+to+make+apple+cider+vinegar.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-Px_WR9nT6RQ\/UmXeEtd-z9I\/AAAAAAAARnY\/d28SxaDUBAE\/s1600\/How+to+make+apple+cider+vinegar.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ECombine cubed apple slices and water in a large bot, bringing to a boil, then simmering until the apples are soft and tender, about 10 minutes:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bygsztQl7MM\/UmXeFItCXhI\/AAAAAAAARno\/dWkcNqczu8I\/s1600\/Simmering+Apples.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-bygsztQl7MM\/UmXeFItCXhI\/AAAAAAAARno\/dWkcNqczu8I\/s1600\/Simmering+Apples.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ESqueeze in lemon juice and sprinkle cinnamon over apples generously, then pulse in a blender or food processor until you have a smooth and even puree. Our immersion blender worked fantastically straight in the pot. Taste mixture at this point — if it's a bit tart for your tastes, add in a sweetener like natural sugar or honey. If too sweet, squeeze in a little more lemon juice.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-34RY5B3Bwbc\/UmXeFC9wrAI\/AAAAAAAARng\/eWzG1RpkbNg\/s1600\/natural+apple+fruit+rollups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-34RY5B3Bwbc\/UmXeFC9wrAI\/AAAAAAAARng\/eWzG1RpkbNg\/s1600\/natural+apple+fruit+rollups.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EYou'll now have what looks and smells like really delicious cinnamon applesauce. It might be tempting to just stop here and devour it, but keep going — it's worth it!\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EPour puree gently onto parchment-lined baking sheets and spread into a thin, even layer:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vg_1g1k4rEs\/UmXeEi7F3BI\/AAAAAAAARnU\/jzbzzPLYlmc\/s1600\/Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-Vg_1g1k4rEs\/UmXeEi7F3BI\/AAAAAAAARnU\/jzbzzPLYlmc\/s1600\/Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPlace on the top rack in your oven on the lowest setting, between 140 and 170 degrees until leather has dried and isn't sticking to your fingers when touching, about 4-8 hours or longer, depending on heat setting and thickness of your fruit layer. We like to remove ours from the oven and let it sit overnight before cutting and peeling.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5K4p3cjq-k\/UmaZqMOHV_I\/AAAAAAAARoA\/A_11bX2gMdk\/s1600\/Apple+fruit+leather.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-l5K4p3cjq-k\/UmaZqMOHV_I\/AAAAAAAARoA\/A_11bX2gMdk\/s1600\/Apple+fruit+leather.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u0026nbsp;Cut excess edges of parchment paper and make a large log roll from the fruit leather sheet:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dmolfIO4aPk\/UmaZqgFb3gI\/AAAAAAAARok\/0HXAAgiKLbo\/s1600\/rolling+fruit+leather.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-dmolfIO4aPk\/UmaZqgFb3gI\/AAAAAAAARok\/0HXAAgiKLbo\/s1600\/rolling+fruit+leather.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EUsing a sharp knife or scissors, cut roll into individual portion sized pieces:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A5UPFfyUJuY\/UmaZq1GaVaI\/AAAAAAAARoc\/QyGVTCtn814\/s1600\/slicing+fruit+leather+roll.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-A5UPFfyUJuY\/UmaZq1GaVaI\/AAAAAAAARoc\/QyGVTCtn814\/s1600\/slicing+fruit+leather+roll.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESecuring with baker's twine adds a functional and festive twist:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5G0XHszGaRs\/UmaZqjWKaUI\/AAAAAAAARoM\/vme8C7CWHAg\/s1600\/how+to+make+fruit+rollups.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-5G0XHszGaRs\/UmaZqjWKaUI\/AAAAAAAARoM\/vme8C7CWHAg\/s1600\/how+to+make+fruit+rollups.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStore in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. When ready to eat, just unwrap and peel the fruit leather from the parchment — it's that easy:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kqfEyaHX8MM\/UmaZqNoxWlI\/AAAAAAAARoI\/Vw1VNauIDmg\/s1600\/Cinnamon+Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-kqfEyaHX8MM\/UmaZqNoxWlI\/AAAAAAAARoI\/Vw1VNauIDmg\/s1600\/Cinnamon+Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EThese little fruit rollups make for such a fun fall snack, bursting with all the flavors of the season. Make the recipe your own by incorporating additional fruits you have on hand or added spices — you really can't go wrong.\u0026nbsp;If you're in RVA, be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/our-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm at your local market\u003C\/a\u003E and pick up a basket full of apples to cook with this autumn.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Origins%20Farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E |\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EProduce for this recipe was supplied on behalf of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm\u003C\/a\u003E, whose mission we adore. Learn more about the farm, the people behind it and how excited we are about our relationship with them \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/06\/eating-with-origins-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/2036639498769583414\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/10\/origins-farm-natural-cinnamon-apple.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2036639498769583414"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/2036639498769583414"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/10\/origins-farm-natural-cinnamon-apple.html","title":"Origins Farm: Natural Cinnamon Apple Fruit Leather"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Unknown"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-MwFSXqyU4XI\/UmaZqEgwNSI\/AAAAAAAARoE\/prCg3l5WCw0\/s72-c\/Natural+Apple+Fruit+Leather+Recipe.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-3441058133888672264"},"published":{"$t":"2013-09-30T13:17:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T11:47:18.918-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food \u0026 Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food And Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Origins Farm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Origins Farm: Butternut Squash Waffles"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3j5H3uZQtE\/UkmQoOk_37I\/AAAAAAAAKfI\/YY-tehIfMhY\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Waffles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3j5H3uZQtE\/UkmQoOk_37I\/AAAAAAAAKfI\/YY-tehIfMhY\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Waffles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EToday we're excited to share another recipe made with the fresh produce from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigin's Farm\u003C\/a\u003E, just in time for the start of fall.\u0026nbsp;These warm, savory and slightly sweet butternut squash waffles will fill up your house with all those classic autumn aromas.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003EWe've become hooked on the fresh eggs from Origin's farm, so a few weeks ago when I picked up some butternut squash available at their market stand, I knew waffles would soon be in our future. Incorporating fresh, seasonal ingredients into baked goods like waffles, pancakes and muffins can be a simple way to bring out those fall flavors and kick your regular weekend baking up a notch. This recipe could also work well with fresh acorn squash, sweet potatoes or pumpkins for different flavor variations.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cb\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/4 of a roasted butternut squash* (Origin's Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3T milk or buttermilk\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1T butter, melted\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHealthy sprinkle of cinnamon\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EDash of vanilla extract\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E---------------------------\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 cups flour\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2T baking powder\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2T sugar\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPinch of salt \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E2 cups of milk\u0026nbsp; \u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 egg\u0026nbsp;(Origin's Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ETurn on your waffle iron allowing it to heat up while making the waffle batter. The batter is made up of a classic waffle base and a butternut squash puree. To make the butternut squash puree, blend the roasted butternut squash*, buttermilk, melted butter, cinnamon and vanilla until smooth and creamy.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E*You can roast the squashes in advance by halving them lengthwise, scooping out the seeds and roasting them in a 400 degree oven for 45 minutes or until softened. Scoop the tender squash from the peel into your food processor or blender for the puree.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zg6RFM3UNJ8\/UkmQnoDk8_I\/AAAAAAAAKfA\/lqgoRgZ8N28\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Puree.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-Zg6RFM3UNJ8\/UkmQnoDk8_I\/AAAAAAAAKfA\/lqgoRgZ8N28\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Puree.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMix together remaining dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar and salt) in a bowl, then combine the remaining wet ingredients (egg, milk and butternut squash puree) in a separate bowl. Slowly incorporate the two together, mixing to combine until smooth.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1rSB-rJTPbs\/UkmQoJNpS-I\/AAAAAAAAKfQ\/L1wAaMw645k\/s1600\/Mixing+the+Batter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-1rSB-rJTPbs\/UkmQoJNpS-I\/AAAAAAAAKfQ\/L1wAaMw645k\/s1600\/Mixing+the+Batter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EAdd more milk to make the batter thinner or more flour to make it thicker — whatever your preference:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4y4cwmup1M\/UkmQn9k-K9I\/AAAAAAAAKfc\/27RaiDoI9ZM\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Waffle+Batter.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-_4y4cwmup1M\/UkmQn9k-K9I\/AAAAAAAAKfc\/27RaiDoI9ZM\/s1600\/Butternut+Squash+Waffle+Batter.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ELadle the batter into your preheated and oiled waffle iron.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASjXl2flOD8\/UkmQnpNIKkI\/AAAAAAAAKe4\/JLaY3nBWd9w\/s1600\/Adding+the+Batter+to+the+Waffle+Iron.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-ASjXl2flOD8\/UkmQnpNIKkI\/AAAAAAAAKe4\/JLaY3nBWd9w\/s1600\/Adding+the+Batter+to+the+Waffle+Iron.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ECook until golden and crisp, then top with your choice topping before serving immediately while hot:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vAAvUktQOnA\/UkmQnmSu1bI\/AAAAAAAAKe8\/L0g8ZlCcv6g\/s1600\/Adding+the+Maple+Syrup.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vAAvUktQOnA\/UkmQnmSu1bI\/AAAAAAAAKe8\/L0g8ZlCcv6g\/s1600\/Adding+the+Maple+Syrup.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe went with a simple topping of pure maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. You could go all out and top with more butter, whipped cream and pecans, perfect for fall.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4AKRHZN7BA\/UkmQojQM6vI\/AAAAAAAAKfg\/xwvswgysPSk\/s1600\/Sugar+Dusted+Waffles.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-d4AKRHZN7BA\/UkmQojQM6vI\/AAAAAAAAKfg\/xwvswgysPSk\/s1600\/Sugar+Dusted+Waffles.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFreeze leftover waffles in a zipper bag to preserve and save for a busy weekday morning.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThese waffles make for such a seasonal welcome to fall and are surprisingly simple to make from scratch. If you're in RVA, be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/our-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigin's Farm at your local market\u003C\/a\u003E and pick up a few butternut squashes or sweet potatoes with a dozen eggs for your next Sunday brunch.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Origins%20Farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ci\u003EProduce for this recipe was supplied on behalf of Origins Farm, whose mission we adore. Learn more about the farm, the people behind it and how excited we are about our relationship with them \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/06\/eating-with-origins-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/3441058133888672264\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/09\/origins-farm-butternut-squash-waffles.html#comment-form","title":"4 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3441058133888672264"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/3441058133888672264"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/09\/origins-farm-butternut-squash-waffles.html","title":"Origins Farm: Butternut Squash Waffles"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-X3j5H3uZQtE\/UkmQoOk_37I\/AAAAAAAAKfI\/YY-tehIfMhY\/s72-c\/Butternut+Squash+Waffles.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"4"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-4087956804409155078"},"published":{"$t":"2013-08-23T09:46:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T12:00:14.634-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"food"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food \u0026 Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Food And Recipes"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Origins Farm"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"recipes"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Origins Farm: Mozzarella Caprese Quiche"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G_cskmA9sqM\/UhdaVq36ThI\/AAAAAAAAKIs\/q8iJXFnhRFA\/s1600\/Mozzarella+Caprese+Quiche.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G_cskmA9sqM\/UhdaVq36ThI\/AAAAAAAAKIs\/q8iJXFnhRFA\/s1600\/Mozzarella+Caprese+Quiche.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EWe're back with another recipe made with the fresh produce from \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigin's Farm\u003C\/a\u003E. You could make this simple and flavorful quiche over the weekend for brunch, or even a lunch or light dinner paired with fresh salad.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EFirst, a little background — when we see heaps of tomatoes and basil like we did at the \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/our-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigin's Farm stand\u003C\/a\u003E earlier this week, we have a one-track mind for \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/07\/garden-update-weve-got-tomatoes-caprese.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ecaprese salads\u003C\/a\u003E. When we spotted the cartons of fresh eggs they also had available, we couldn't help but think of this fun twist on our favorite summer salad — a caprese quiche. Fresh, simple ingredients are what make this dish shine and burst with those late summer flavors.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TUqMzpNooMQ\/UhdaZw2kK0I\/AAAAAAAAKI0\/lWYwyDhmPm4\/s1600\/Quiche+Ingredients.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-TUqMzpNooMQ\/UhdaZw2kK0I\/AAAAAAAAKI0\/lWYwyDhmPm4\/s1600\/Quiche+Ingredients.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cu\u003EIngredients:\u003C\/u\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1 Pie crust (we went with store-bought to keep it simple)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 Eggs (Origins Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E1\/2 Cup heavy cream\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E3-4 Roma tomatoes (Origins Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E5-6 Fresh basil leaves (Origins Farm)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003E6 Mini mozzarella balls (ciliegine), sliced\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESalt and pepper to taste\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003EIf using a store-bought pie crust, remove from freezer to thaw while prepping quiche ingredients. Start by slicing the tomatoes lengthwise and layering in a circle around inside of the pie crust. Arrange and layer the basil and fresh mozzarella slices around the tomatoes:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Ke54Yy_nOI\/UhdafE1G0CI\/AAAAAAAAKI8\/Kzee8Hw_Iog\/s1600\/Layering+the+Tomatoes.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3Ke54Yy_nOI\/UhdafE1G0CI\/AAAAAAAAKI8\/Kzee8Hw_Iog\/s1600\/Layering+the+Tomatoes.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EMix together egg, cream, salt and pepper then pour egg mixture slowly into the pie crust over the layered ingredients:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZnlKYIatA5k\/Uhdai8xN59I\/AAAAAAAAKJE\/cGG-CcV3H1k\/s1600\/Mixing+and+Pouring+the+Quiche.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-ZnlKYIatA5k\/Uhdai8xN59I\/AAAAAAAAKJE\/cGG-CcV3H1k\/s1600\/Mixing+and+Pouring+the+Quiche.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EDo not worry that the tomatoes get covered. While cooking they will magically rise to the top for a beautiful presentation on the table:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DC4tozS5KaY\/Uhdamaz8vWI\/AAAAAAAAKJM\/UI2DFlzS8tA\/s1600\/Ready+for+the+Oven.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DC4tozS5KaY\/Uhdamaz8vWI\/AAAAAAAAKJM\/UI2DFlzS8tA\/s1600\/Ready+for+the+Oven.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EBake in a 350 degree oven for 40-50 minutes or until the egg mixture is set:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-30nbmAetDdk\/UhdapsWtpGI\/AAAAAAAAKJU\/HlcbXCgYy88\/s1600\/17+Apart+Mozzarella+Caprese+Quiche.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-30nbmAetDdk\/UhdapsWtpGI\/AAAAAAAAKJU\/HlcbXCgYy88\/s1600\/17+Apart+Mozzarella+Caprese+Quiche.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003ERemove and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis is such a simple but somewhat fancy way to use those late summer vegetables still in the height of their season at the markets. If you're in RVA, be sure to check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/our-farmers-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigin's Farm at your local market\u003C\/a\u003E and pick up a few for your next summer meal.\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ci\u003EDiscover More:\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/Origins%20Farm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/search\/label\/recipes\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAll Recipes\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/b\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EProduce for this recipe was supplied on behalf of \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/originsfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EOrigins Farm\u003C\/a\u003E, whose mission we adore. Learn more about the farm, the people behind it and how excited we are about our relationship with them \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/06\/eating-with-origins-farm.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/4087956804409155078\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/origins-farm-mozzarella-caprese-quiche.html#comment-form","title":"8 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4087956804409155078"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/4087956804409155078"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/08\/origins-farm-mozzarella-caprese-quiche.html","title":"Origins Farm: Mozzarella Caprese Quiche"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G_cskmA9sqM\/UhdaVq36ThI\/AAAAAAAAKIs\/q8iJXFnhRFA\/s72-c\/Mozzarella+Caprese+Quiche.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"8"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6557891584261110923.post-8593866702650773572"},"published":{"$t":"2013-07-10T11:37:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-06-23T16:39:15.591-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"partnership posts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"sponsor posts"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Innovative Printing Ideas With Signazon"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ygj2PZ11S8\/Ud1O3lHQ63I\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/6H6tdZg4GIg\/s1600\/window+store+signs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ygj2PZ11S8\/Ud1O3lHQ63I\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/6H6tdZg4GIg\/s1600\/window+store+signs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778374\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etobacco sign\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246999878\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eespresso sign\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246982287\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eburger sign\u003C\/a\u003E | \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778371\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eclosed sign\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EToday we've partnered up with the fine folks behind\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESignazon\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to bring you a roundup of innovative and creative use ideas for their signage products. We sourced all of the images for today's roundup from the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/signazon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESignazon Pinterest page\u003C\/a\u003E, where they are always pinning new ideas for product inspiration and examples of real signs their customers have made and use.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ca name='more'\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EFor those unfamiliar, Signazon is an innovative leader in the printing industry, specializing in quality, printing technology, and customer satisfaction. They're best known for sign manufacturing of all sorts of products including \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signazon.com\/\" rel=\"dofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyard signs, banners, car magnets, decals, business cards, and more\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EHow clever are these ideas for a not-so-typical business card?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bep0hLZdu7E\/Ud1LwaOqMLI\/AAAAAAAAP2s\/OLKmS_qxNeM\/s1600\/creative+business+cards.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-bep0hLZdu7E\/Ud1LwaOqMLI\/AAAAAAAAP2s\/OLKmS_qxNeM\/s1600\/creative+business+cards.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EBusiness Card Image sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701245204785\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eyoga card\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701245921138\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ebrown \u0026amp; white cards\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701245533222\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etypography cards\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701245204777\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elibrary cards\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ESignazon's six main product categories include business signs, car magnets, banners, lettering, decals, and offset printing, but they also sell products such as oversized checks, backdrops, backlit prints, and canvases. We always wondered where those giant oversized checks came from — how funny would it be to make one custom for a graduation, first job, retirement or even to go along with a Halloween costume?\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWe love how all the Signazon products are customizable. You could start with one of their templates as a jumping off point or design something completely original from start to finish. For example, you could turn a favorite poem, handwritten letter, recipe or song lyrics into an oversized piece of wall art for your home. We love how these oversized prints came out simple but still make a meaninful statement:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8G8Bn0w8YI\/Ud1P0jx3RaI\/AAAAAAAAP3s\/pPs2gCb0FcY\/s1600\/wall+signs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-l8G8Bn0w8YI\/Ud1P0jx3RaI\/AAAAAAAAP3s\/pPs2gCb0FcY\/s1600\/wall+signs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246999801\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Escript print\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778428\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Elyrics print\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signazon.com\/wall-signs\/\" rel=\"dofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EWall signs can add flavor to any room\u003C\/a\u003E, like\u0026nbsp;turning a favorite quote or list of city neighborhoods into a print or poster:\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AxIr6kiwgpQ\/Ud1P0luHKFI\/AAAAAAAAP3w\/7FNsuehVJDo\/s1600\/Wall+art+sign+ideas.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AxIr6kiwgpQ\/Ud1P0luHKFI\/AAAAAAAAP3w\/7FNsuehVJDo\/s1600\/Wall+art+sign+ideas.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778407\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ework hard print\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778523\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edallas poster\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003ESpeaking of decor, I know we're far off from the holidays, but how neat would be it be to create one of these window decals for a quick but festive update that just peels away when it's time to cleanup (that's my kind of cleanup):\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both;\"\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YV7NuiljUho\/Ud1OICjnruI\/AAAAAAAAP3M\/xVRIN_hxW-g\/s1600\/noel+decal+sign.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-YV7NuiljUho\/Ud1OICjnruI\/AAAAAAAAP3M\/xVRIN_hxW-g\/s1600\/noel+decal+sign.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003EImage source: \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246999877\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Enoel sign\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIt's neat to see how different businesses can transform the look and feel of their front windows with custom lettering:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVSXimamzkI\/Ud1O3nQGNLI\/AAAAAAAAP3c\/9DMOpYDIbRA\/s1600\/creative+business+lettering+sign.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-JVSXimamzkI\/Ud1O3nQGNLI\/AAAAAAAAP3c\/9DMOpYDIbRA\/s1600\/creative+business+lettering+sign.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778683\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Etiny's giant\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778575\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eflower shop\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246778727\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Esweet n' flour\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;|\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246999885\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epop shop\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EOr translate their brand's look and feel onto an A-frame sign — these would be great for a small creative business, craft show or flea market:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJHMJMrpLJw\/Ud1MVos01tI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/_-4EcCTgLuQ\/s1600\/creative+a+frame+signs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-hJHMJMrpLJw\/Ud1MVos01tI\/AAAAAAAAP20\/_-4EcCTgLuQ\/s1600\/creative+a+frame+signs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246779216\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Echalkboard A-frame\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246779222\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edelux A-frame\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EAnd we really love how these businesses took it a step further with animal imagery:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UAi5Ctz--mo\/Ud1K21XudzI\/AAAAAAAAP2U\/2kATANZcwlc\/s1600\/Animal+window+decals.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-UAi5Ctz--mo\/Ud1K21XudzI\/AAAAAAAAP2U\/2kATANZcwlc\/s1600\/Animal+window+decals.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246761320\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eanimal window decals\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246761318\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epeacock decals\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhile on the subject of decals and animals, how clever are these decorative wall stickers in the shape of an elephant and headboard — you can see how innovative a decal can be with a little creative thought:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhA2z4d52d0\/Ud1KO5QuLcI\/AAAAAAAAP2M\/rt8Plr2YK9Q\/s1600\/wall+decal+decor.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-qhA2z4d52d0\/Ud1KO5QuLcI\/AAAAAAAAP2M\/rt8Plr2YK9Q\/s1600\/wall+decal+decor.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246765792\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eelephant decal\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701246760892\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eheadboard decal\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003ECustom sign printing could also come to the rescue when it comes to your big day — from invitations, signage,\u0026nbsp;photo-booth\u0026nbsp;backdrops, all the way to the favors. We love all these unique ideas for incorporating signs into a wedding:\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VvOdckX3shY\/Ud1NWanul-I\/AAAAAAAAP3E\/tqDOblGLm1Q\/s1600\/Creative+wedding+signs.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VvOdckX3shY\/Ud1NWanul-I\/AAAAAAAAP3E\/tqDOblGLm1Q\/s1600\/Creative+wedding+signs.jpg\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: x-small;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EImage sources:\u003C\/b\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701245066559\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ering bearers\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701244932295\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehay sign\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701244932317\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ephoto-booth sign\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;| \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/286752701244932310\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Edirection sign\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EAll of these inspiration ideas are getting our wheels turning for how we could creatively incorporate a sign or fun backdrop into a future celebration or piece of decor for the house — we hope to have sent a little creative inspiration your way too!\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EKeep up with everything new at Siganzon when you follow them on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/signazon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ETwitter\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/109061804726170076157\/posts\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EGoogle Plus\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/signazon\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPinterest\u003C\/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/signazon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EInstagram\u003C\/a\u003E. You can also like the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/signazon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESignazon Facebook Page\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;for their latest deals, new products, contests, and more. Check out \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.resellerratings.com\/store\/Signazon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESignazon’s Reseller Rating’s page\u003C\/a\u003E to see reviews from their customers.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ci\u003EToday's post was sponsored by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ESignazon\u003C\/a\u003E, whose products and services we're excited about. Learn more about their printing services and how they might work for you \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.signazon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/i\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/feeds\/8593866702650773572\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/07\/innovative-printing-ideas-with-signazon.html#comment-form","title":"5 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8593866702650773572"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/6557891584261110923\/posts\/default\/8593866702650773572"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.17apart.com\/2013\/07\/innovative-printing-ideas-with-signazon.html","title":"Innovative Printing Ideas With Signazon"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Tim Vidra"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/13020698597952465623"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-_SAo354B64s\/WI4IK3m4DjI\/AAAAAAAAjXo\/VUbEPM4XLbI1SHhbJCUopE5AxgChEIvsgCK4B\/s220\/Tim%2BVidra%2BEats-%2B300%2BDPI.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-3ygj2PZ11S8\/Ud1O3lHQ63I\/AAAAAAAAP3Y\/6H6tdZg4GIg\/s72-c\/window+store+signs.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"5"}}]}});