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We are so excited to release HOF's first ever Color Issue, featuring an outstanding lineup of talent including an interview with color expert Tobi Fairley. Later in the issue Valorie Hart talks with her friends Brian Patrick Flynn and Bryan Batt, who have a lot to share on the topic of color! But it doesn't stop there... browse through the <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">preview</a> to see all the articles packed into this 190 page issue of sheer prettiness. </div>
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Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-87233841143749784392012-12-08T10:24:00.002-08:002012-12-08T10:24:46.162-08:00Time for Some Holiday Baking!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13px;">wrap with a festive ribbon </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">and enjoy sharing with family and friends!</span></div>
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Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-2945893554992837302012-11-15T07:25:00.001-08:002012-11-15T07:25:38.745-08:00The Holiday Issue is Now Available! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-size: x-large;">Welcome to HOF's</span><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span><a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/" style="font-size: xx-large;">Holiday Issue</a></i></div>
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A very big "thank you" to all the contributors, designers, photographers and talent featured in the Holiday issue, you've all been so great to work with! And an extra big thanks to Shari, of <a href="http://www.littlebluedeer.com/">little blue deer</a>, for being such a talented designer and basically incredible person to work with. Lucky me. </div>
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I can hardly believe we're coming up on the two year anniversary of launching <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">House of Fifty magazine</a>. It has been a true labor of love, one that has stretched and challenged me in every possible way. And for that I'm the benefactor!</div>
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With each story run I've learned something that I have taken to heart and applied to my own life. Tips on organizing, raising children, how to live a more serene life, fashion and beauty tips and products, foods that have a positive effect on mood, exercise, decorating tips, books and movies read and watched. Not wanting to feel like a hypocrite I've taken to heart everything we've shared, and have challenged myself to live a better life based on the information shared in various articles. As a result I feel my life has been greatly enriched and I can't adequately share how appreciative I am of this opportunity to work on House of Fifty.</div>
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Yet, while my life has been enriched...my pocket book is a bit slimmer! Like many businesses, when starting this venture I set aside funds I had saved to launch and support this business through its start up months and years. House of Fifty has been very fortunate to work with many sponsors and selling the iTunes app has helped support the publication. But with each issue costs do go up and the funds set aside to launch the venture are depleted, with some months requiring I dip further into my pocket to sustain the magazine. From the start I felt it was very important to compensate contributors and have aimed to reward their hard work and loyalty through small increases. The same goes for the designers and developers behind the scenes. Then, of course, there is business side: publisher costs, subscriber function costs, and the fees taken by the companies that push out the app. I suspect when someone looks at an online publication they are perhaps not fully aware of the layers of cost involved in providing the publication because it isn't in print. But the reality is, to create and provide original content, it costs.</div>
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Lots of goodies await you inside...</div>
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Click <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">HERE</a> to read on your computer</div>
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Read it on your <a href="http://issuu.com/houseoffifty/docs/summer_2012_issue">Computer</a>...</div>
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And a big thank you to <a href="http://www.luliewallace.com/">Lulie Wallace</a> for painting this beautiful bouquet of flowers just for House of Fifty,</div>
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<br />Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-58573182931483751432012-05-01T07:00:00.000-07:002012-05-01T07:00:01.081-07:00Time For Simplification & Consolidation!<div style="text-align: left;">
A couple months ago I posted the below...</div>
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<i>Okay, things have gotten out of hand! When I launched House of Fifty mag, of course I also created a House of Fifty website, this blog, a facebook page and twitter account, later adding a Pinterest page. Seriously?!?! I feel dizzy. All in addition to my blog Isabella & Max Rooms and the Isabella & Max facebook and twitter accounts.</i></div>
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<i>Then a couple of days ago I literally stopped in my tracks and thought, duh, time to consolidate! I basically post the same information on both blogs and other accounts and at times even repost a post from one blog to another."</i></div>
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So I've decided to consolidate the two blogs I manage into one, continuing to post on Isabella & Max Rooms, but with a name change - House of Fifty by Janell Beals - one that is keeping with my focus to continue building and growing House of Fifty. </div>
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Seriously, we only have so much time in each day to manage all this social media, get our work done and also have time for the other things that are important in our lives...so I've taken the leap to simplify and consolidate! I will no longer be posting here, but I'd be honored if you'd stop by <a href="http://blog.houseoffifty.com/">here</a> to continue reading new posts.</div>
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Is there anything you've done lately to simplify your life?</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-19276818994170889852012-04-25T07:00:00.000-07:002012-04-25T07:00:01.494-07:00One Fabulous DIY Dresser Redo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Have you seen this latest DIY project by Jenny Komenda? </div>
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She always takes her projects to the next level! </div>
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This time, painting a dresser with an "inlay" pattern. See how she did it <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2012/04/diy-inlay-dresser.html">here</a>.</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-89090811215750870402012-04-23T07:00:00.000-07:002012-04-23T07:00:00.671-07:00Rediscovering A Lost Love<div style="text-align: center;">Just what am I talking about? Reading. And of the book variety.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">For years, with the arrival of kids and then getting back to work...and the blog, I found little time for reading anything but other blogs and a magazine here and there.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">But now that I'm working on <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">House of Fifty</a>, leading the Books On Our Shelves articles, I've put reading back into my week and it has been like rediscovering a lost love!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The above is one of the several read for the latest issue which is coming very soon, and I'm sharing it here because this book is fantastic! It's rare, I think, when a book actually changes your outlook on how you are living your life. A definite must-read recommendation, if you haven't already.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look for the list of all the books that did make my summer reading list, in the Anniversary issue of <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">House of Fifty</a> coming May 7th.</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-31754887669813958502012-04-19T07:00:00.002-07:002012-04-19T07:00:01.841-07:00Hungry For A Delicious Treat? My Latest Discovery<div style="text-align: left;">Always on the lookout for healthy food options that taste fantastic while satisfying, I was over the moon upon sampling a slice of <a href="http://www.daveskillerbread.com/killer-bread/sin-dawg.html">Sin Dawg</a> made by Dave's Killer Bread at Costco this past weekend. In the cart it went! I'd heard about Dave's Bread, but hadn't yet partaken. Well...what a wonderful bit of deliciousness I have been missing out on!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Like the most yummy cinnamon roll, but better, and with not one ounce of guilt.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">{Plus it's a local business based here in Portland, with an inspiring story behind the products made of organic, healthy ingredients and a big focus on giving back to the community. Gotta love that.}</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yep. Empty.</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-17122285993463342102012-04-16T06:22:00.000-07:002012-04-16T06:22:06.228-07:00Busy Working On...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchOqMwz1JdpS4P5K2v4mU_z6gr3Awslz4rBxfbZruGJ80CbPDXndQABC-VkitiYfLfNLOoFufjW5pgpI9UICcebnb4aEC9KZPOv6foz2PGAeuUlJgFkNKcJGzFBYATWvrh26Z2Zy-suIU/s1600/at+work.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhchOqMwz1JdpS4P5K2v4mU_z6gr3Awslz4rBxfbZruGJ80CbPDXndQABC-VkitiYfLfNLOoFufjW5pgpI9UICcebnb4aEC9KZPOv6foz2PGAeuUlJgFkNKcJGzFBYATWvrh26Z2Zy-suIU/s1600/at+work.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=http://pinterest.com/pin/4714774580100675/>via</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Busy wrapping up the next issue of House of Fifty!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(though not quite with this style...)</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-20804226897641642232012-04-09T07:00:00.003-07:002012-04-09T07:00:12.993-07:00Busy Working On...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">House of Fifty's Anniversary issue...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Celebrating May 7th!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-82156832178839807322012-04-06T07:00:00.001-07:002012-04-06T07:00:07.749-07:00Book Review: Vintage Remix The Interiors of Kishani Perera<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjNVe4QUM023ibV2GYiaFSeA8KkrEc-8chau_93U95HWNUq7GJTxrXK7F37tEeC4mJxgDGYfu1NeRdSQ-Xc9c9XNWM61prszzhZ9HULRGxEIF4nPvVabhoWNObqQI8A7b25tkXB0na1u3/s1600/DSC_0721.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZjNVe4QUM023ibV2GYiaFSeA8KkrEc-8chau_93U95HWNUq7GJTxrXK7F37tEeC4mJxgDGYfu1NeRdSQ-Xc9c9XNWM61prszzhZ9HULRGxEIF4nPvVabhoWNObqQI8A7b25tkXB0na1u3/s640/DSC_0721.JPG" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was excited to receive a package yesterday, delivering a copy of the soon to be released book:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/Books/Vintage_Remix-9780810997677.html"><span style="font-size: large;">Vintage Mix<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've been a fan of her work for awhile and how wonderful to now have a collection of her designs wrapped up in one lovely book!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">The book is full of advice for decorating your home on any budget, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">with each chapter devoted to one element </span><span style="text-align: left;">of the design process.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A sampling of how the book is organized and the topics covered:</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kishani writes, "I'm no minimalist," and I can appreciate and enjoy this approach to pulling together rich spaces when paging through these interiors.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Visit <a href="http://www.abramsbooks.com/Books/Vintage_Remix-9780810997677.html">Adrams Books</a> to learn more and order a copy, to be released April 15th.</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-64665390036392092272012-04-04T07:00:00.003-07:002012-04-04T07:00:12.494-07:00Designer Crush, And This One Is Serious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlmDFCZF4nqDuzac4CxjLiWSULHafaCcfAkZdComSaLPjYBTJLdhzNbeFoGWINg5bNIpI80037jUkMNKqUavqTJ6S1YUflgKi3P4HKdo5KeLNs-cmMWZ8_qRWD15YOkvLmQMU0gE5AMX4/s1600/jessica+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="441" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlmDFCZF4nqDuzac4CxjLiWSULHafaCcfAkZdComSaLPjYBTJLdhzNbeFoGWINg5bNIpI80037jUkMNKqUavqTJ6S1YUflgKi3P4HKdo5KeLNs-cmMWZ8_qRWD15YOkvLmQMU0gE5AMX4/s640/jessica+1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today I just have to share a designer crush, and I've had this one for awhile. So it's serious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jhinteriordesign.com/jhid/">Jessica Helgerson</a>, a local designer in the town I live in, Portland.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This particular project calls out to me, especially at this time of year. With the arrival of spring, summer plans are in the making. Will we go to the beach, the mountains, what camps will the kids go to? This cabin just screams lazy days of summer with family and friends!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A green roof.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rustic simplicity that remains chic. Notice the one simple pull on the closet?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Open windows and doors, everyone coming in and out. Fresh fruit and vegetables. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What deliciousness will we cook up for tonight's feast?</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I could do an entire week of posts on <a href="http://www.jhinteriordesign.com/jhid/">Jessica's projects</a>, so I'm not sharing them all here today. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But see for yourself if you wish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-30849157991294673582012-04-02T07:00:00.002-07:002012-04-02T07:00:03.730-07:00Have We Really Become This Rude?!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4wdRkmxmcWfPdlc6a3gLY2KHSyT3eAIrZWSMLGlPvzTs7bvKsdNOPx9o2H4ig9SAt_A80jFGRQS9-txBB2fp-27RJRlUNFmSI9NNfb6-TXA3NHnifLrPVrBj4FrTrtF-HuWJ8MVU0acd/s1600/gracious+girl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil4wdRkmxmcWfPdlc6a3gLY2KHSyT3eAIrZWSMLGlPvzTs7bvKsdNOPx9o2H4ig9SAt_A80jFGRQS9-txBB2fp-27RJRlUNFmSI9NNfb6-TXA3NHnifLrPVrBj4FrTrtF-HuWJ8MVU0acd/s640/gracious+girl.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the absolute best parts of working on <a href="http://issuu.com/houseoffifty/docs/house_of_fifty_issue_4_spring">House of Fifty</a> mag is how I've had the opportunity to work with a lot of fantastic people! One of them is Mindy Lockard, of <a href="http://www.mindylockard.com/blog/">the Gracious Girl</a>, a talented columnist and speaker on the topic of etiquette. I met her when we were both scheduled to do a segment for a local TV station one morning. When she introduced herself I immediately knew I just had to work with her. Stopping by her <a href="http://www.mindylockard.com/blog/">blog</a> recently I saw her post below and she<i> graciously</i> has let me share it with you today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Seriously, have we really become this rude? From what I see on a daily basis I suspect we have. Read on and tell me what your take on the topic is in a comment if you will...</div><br />
From Mindy:<br />
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<i>"This was sent to me last week by schools.com. It kind of makes me want to cry. You know, the ugly cry."</i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.schools.com/visuals/bad-manners.html" style="color: #549c9f; font-size: 1.4em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><img alt="" border="0" height="5674" src="http://www.schools.com/imagesvr_ce/4096/death%20of%20manners%20infographic.jpg" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" width="605" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Courtesy of: <a href="http://www.schools.com/" style="color: #549c9f; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Schools.com</a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><i>"How is this happening and why is it that it’s the twenty-somethings that are bringing it back? I work with a lot of them, I am proud to say so. </i><i>So let’s light a fire, people! Take back our honor and show the young ones and little ones what we are made of. We are so much better than this! I know it."</i></div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-48041969275848944622012-03-30T05:55:00.000-07:002012-03-30T05:55:41.783-07:00Divine Outdoor Spaces<div style="text-align: left;">Monday was a gorgeous day...bright sunny skies with temps hitting nearly 60. The light had that different quality that comes with the arrival of spring, and it simply made me feel happy. It's a time of year when I simply can't wait to start living outdoors, and here are some favorite outdoor rooms I know any of us would enjoy spending time in!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Country Sweetness <a href="http://www.countryliving.com/homes/house-tours/new-york-farmhouse-0809#slide-10">via Country Living</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoying Friends & Good Food <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/laterthanspring-cleaning-ready-148290">via Apartment Therapy</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Light a Fire <a href="http://www.twincompanies.com/gallery/porches-decks/twin_construction_june_2010__37.jpg.php">via Twin Companies</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Pour a Glass of Lemonade <a href="http://www.dashandalbert.com/press/view/488#pch_p-488-0-container">Via Midwest Living</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Terrace Living via Elle Decor </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Ultimate Outdoor Chic at Suzanne Kesler's home via Architectural Digest</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Down Home & Comfy via Better Homes & Gardens</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally, Bohemian Chic via Domino Magazine<br />
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Which one would you choose to be yours? I'd take any of them...</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-11679185253478229372012-03-28T07:00:00.003-07:002012-03-28T07:00:00.439-07:00"Don't Yuck On My Yum"<div style="text-align: left;">While fixing dinner last night, catching up with my husband on this and that, he responded to an experience I was relaying by saying, "It's like something I read today, <i>don't yuck on my yum.</i>" Wow, I like that. Where did you hear it? So he sent me the <a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/03/25/this-i-believe-43-lessons-from-43-years/">link</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">It is just one of 43 points in a post by J.D. Roth, written in celebration of his 43 years.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<a href="http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2012/03/25/this-i-believe-43-lessons-from-43-years/"><span style="font-size: large;">This I Believe: 43 Lessons from 43 Years</span></a><br />
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<i>19. Don’t yuck someone else’s yum. Just because you don’t like something doesn’t mean it’s bad. Pursue your passions, and let others pursue theirs. If you don’t like something, fine. There’s no need to make a big deal about it. (Note: This is a tough one for me to actually practice in daily life.)</i><br />
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The other 42 points are a really good read as well, but this one just struck a cord with me. We all have different opinions and thank goodness we do...it'd be terribly boring if we all thought the same. But there's a way to have differences while respecting another's yum!</div><br />
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And just because this is a blog and you expect pictures, here's a fav I came across recently! It's today's yum, for me.Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-61527748553059623052012-03-26T07:00:00.002-07:002012-03-26T07:00:01.848-07:00Can't Find The Perfect Lamp? Use A Vase!<div style="text-align: left;">I came across this design on Pinterest last week, and when clicking over to see the resource I was taken to Houzz, where someone suggested this lamp might have been made from a 1940's vase. What a fantastic idea, if you can't find just the right lamp, how about looking for a vase and put your DIY skills to work! (Or find a great lamp shop to work with like <a href="http://naomislampsandshades.com/">Naomi's</a> here in Portland.)</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Design by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/armoniadecors/emily-ruddo">Emily Ruddo</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">A designer to be featured in the upcoming issue of <a href="http://www.houseoffifty.com/">House of Fifty</a> did just such a project. When a pair of fantastically (expensive) vintage Italian lamps were spied on 1stdibs, perfect for a project but not the budget, the look was replicated on a budget by finding look-alike vases. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">Cassity from <a href="http://www.remodelaholic.com/2011/05/turning-a-glass-vase-into-a-lamp-tutorial/">Remodelaholic</a> turned a glass vase she had on hand into a lamp when her search for a "glass bottle" lamp came up empty. The result is not only great but she makes it look easy!</div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>"Following the instructions on the box of plaster of Paris, mix enough to fill about one-fourth the depth of your pot. The plaster dries quickly, so be ready to pour immediately after mixing. Center the pipe, socket side up, </i>(yes, that would be smart!)<i> inside the pot."</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">How about that? I never knew...</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I want to try this project! Have you?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-87386189176689669582012-03-23T07:00:00.001-07:002012-03-23T07:00:15.724-07:00I Dare You To Show Me A Cuter Coffee House<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Z_-bHAe7Rr7yIUO7k6YnLdhDpVJcE3Z0chH99HCoEs-CEhpFkuqbWL4OIB6h9Q5EXIJ5Weo0iVwzeoFcchkCxebwPWe3uG1Q_Y4FldE3bn-43tUruhY9vU0ycg2V7hLbqUjwBRDqjJXy/s1600/DSC_0660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Z_-bHAe7Rr7yIUO7k6YnLdhDpVJcE3Z0chH99HCoEs-CEhpFkuqbWL4OIB6h9Q5EXIJ5Weo0iVwzeoFcchkCxebwPWe3uG1Q_Y4FldE3bn-43tUruhY9vU0ycg2V7hLbqUjwBRDqjJXy/s640/DSC_0660.JPG" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I dare you to show me a cuter looking coffee house!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This ultra adorable coffee shop is located on the Oregon Coast...</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">...and of course we had to cruise through to pick up a hot cup and snacks for the drive home.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was all I could do to restrain myself from asking for a tour! With <a href="http://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/">Schoolhouse Electric</a> lighting, subway tile and classic painted cabinetry with oil rubbed bronze hardware, this is no typical drive-through coffee shop.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And no wonder, it was built by a favorite coastal builder, <a href="http://www.oksenholtconstruction.com/index.html">Jon Oksenholt</a>, looking quite similar to some of the beach homes he has built!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore this type of architecture and all that it conjures up...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">time spent relaxing at the beach with friends and family.</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-86040579310580324392012-03-21T07:00:00.002-07:002012-03-21T07:00:03.603-07:00What To Do When That Perfect Find Smells of Smoke<div style="text-align: left;">Have you ever looked and looked for a specific item on Craigslist, finally finding it - only to discover, upon arriving to pick it up, that it's been living with a smoker (or two) for years and years?</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Well that is what happened to some friends of mine. This past weekend my family enjoyed spending time at their beach house, where I spied this vintage console that was the result of a patient search on Craigslist. And yes, it had been living with a smoker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I mentioned how much I loved the piece, I was asked if the room still smelled. What? No. That is when I learned about the tip.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">If an item smells of smoke, put coffee grounds in the drawers to "eat up" the smell.<br />
It may take a little while, but it will work!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, how about that. Did you know this little tidbit of information? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If not, next time you are in a similar situation, don't pass on that perfect piece you've finally discovered, simple reach for the coffee grounds. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-29053950688558368522012-03-15T06:00:00.001-07:002012-03-15T06:00:03.745-07:00Simple Is Best<div style="text-align: center;">A little bit of simple from <a href="http://www.littlebitfunky.com/2012/03/painting-wooden-spoons.html">Little Bit Funky</a>...painted wooden spoon handles. </div><br />
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Crystals wrote on her blog: <i>"I just knew my wooden utensils were meant for greater things. I gathered them up, scuffed the shiny ones a little with sandpaper and painted myself a rainbow. Once they are dry they will be coated with a layer of food/baby/people safe shellac. I used regular non-toxic craft paint and was sure to keep my painted area pretty far from where it would come in contact with food on a regular basis."</i><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5EiqfXhl7cEjfF2wgI91nXOZc3hVW9sOUF_tqmT7SQBMDmrlAWCgfzo2bmjqUkK-Cz_VGDUV3fOLgMeGFAPXzfmj4SmcmZPwAk5yeMnpWCm-58K4ejasl7XSk95AEUhoJraXXFXEAudl/s1600/painted+spoons.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="528" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib5EiqfXhl7cEjfF2wgI91nXOZc3hVW9sOUF_tqmT7SQBMDmrlAWCgfzo2bmjqUkK-Cz_VGDUV3fOLgMeGFAPXzfmj4SmcmZPwAk5yeMnpWCm-58K4ejasl7XSk95AEUhoJraXXFXEAudl/s640/painted+spoons.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Colorful after!</i></div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-47808802894898939382012-03-12T06:00:00.002-07:002012-03-12T06:00:05.027-07:00Wallpaper Or Stencil?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQR6Lur232CrRIG0VZQk1kp7l0AIpxbzO72f-L28ASu1tBDGk-huJe4DiYyyKhwxzKrpnKFJlyIoZ6m59l6RxdQ6HFQ76MWX5iFDKW39HtSs8D9v9wA44V3X01Tjb37GFHqOuo7hHao5v/s1600/gorgeous+bath+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQR6Lur232CrRIG0VZQk1kp7l0AIpxbzO72f-L28ASu1tBDGk-huJe4DiYyyKhwxzKrpnKFJlyIoZ6m59l6RxdQ6HFQ76MWX5iFDKW39HtSs8D9v9wA44V3X01Tjb37GFHqOuo7hHao5v/s1600/gorgeous+bath+2.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;">It's a stencil! Bath by Lisa Palmer of <a href="http://summerhousestyle.com/">Summerhouse</a> with gorgeous metallic stenciled walls and rich vanity with unique hardware. </div>Janell @ House of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4954616050139963241.post-46182309616465527212012-03-09T06:00:00.085-08:002012-03-15T12:24:11.329-07:00Room Crush: MudroomsIf I could grab a few extra square feet from my living room and upstairs landing - completed wasted in these spots - and move them to our back door to create a real mud room, well I tell you life would be simplified! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I spotted a beauty at <a href="http://www.museinteriors.net/portfolio/interiors/">Muse Interiors</a>, with lots of pretty built-ins, a chic light fixture and bench area,</div><div style="text-align: center;">so convenient when slipping off and on shoes!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/365933/Combination-Mudroom-and-Laundry-Room-traditional-entry-minneapolis"><img alt="Combination Mudroom and Laundry Room traditional entry" border="0" height="750" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/365933_0_8-5012-traditional-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And <a href="http://www.ronbrennerarchitects.com/">Ron Brenner Architects</a> created a mudroom around the corner from the laundry, perfect!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/189251/Crisp-Architects-traditional-entry-new-york"><img alt="Crisp Architects traditional entry" border="0" height="362" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/189251_0_8-4764-traditional-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The brick herringbone patterned floor in a mudroom by <a href="http://www.crisparchitects.com/">Crisp Architects</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">takes away the worry of wet and muddy soles.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/423245/Forest-View-Residence-Mudroom-traditional-entry-boston"><img alt="Forest View Residence Mudroom traditional entry" border="0" height="656" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/423245_0_8-9135-traditional-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">While mudrooms are typically seen towards the back of the house, setting up storage in a front entry can add functionality and encourage the front door to <i>actually </i>be<i> </i>used! By <a href="http://www.lda-architects.com/">LDa Architecture & Interiors</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/107397/Derby-Hill-Farm-Lyme-NH-traditional-entry-burlington"><img alt="Derby Hill Farm Lyme NH traditional entry" border="0" height="678" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/107397_0_8-3381-traditional-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I can't take my eyes off this mudroom by <a href="http://www.smithandvansant.com/">Smith & Vansant Architects</a>, </div><div style="text-align: center;">with the gorgeous worn bench and stone flooring.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/211326/Birmingham-mud-laundry-room--MI--laundry-room-detroit"><img alt="Birmingham mud/laundry room, MI laundry room" border="0" height="708" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/211326_0_8-6890--laundry-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mainstreetdesignbuild.com/">MainStreet Design Build</a> didn't forget the pets in this design...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/87606/Case-Design-Remodeling--Inc--eclectic-laundry-room-dc-metro"><img alt="Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. eclectic laundry room" border="0" height="374" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/87606_0_8-3160-eclectic-laundry-room.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">...and <a href="http://www.casedesign.com/">Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.</a> thought of everything in this combination mudroom/laundry room, even setting up a space to catch up on a little work or email while getting a few loads of laundry done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/107580/A-Ranch-Re-dressing-Hanover-NH-contemporary-entry-burlington"><img alt="A Ranch Re-dressing Hanover NH contemporary entry" border="0" height="770" src="http://st.houzz.com/simages/107580_0_8-3263-contemporary-entry.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">And seriously? When did rustic get so glamorous! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay toasty while removing shoes and grab a book while you're at it </div><div style="text-align: center;">in a striking mudroom by <a href="http://www.smithandvansant.com/">Smith & Vansant Architects</a>. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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