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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Chevron Bulletin Board


Back in December I was at the second-hand store (my second home) and I picked up a few bulletin boards. They've sat collecting dust and waiting for inspiration for the past 6 months. 

Well, I finally found it!

I'm not really sure where the idea came from, I just knew I needed to do something. While browsing around on Pintrest I decided to look for some inspiration. I know that yellow and gray are really hot right now, and so are chevrons. I thought I'd search for "chevron bulletin boards". Much to my surprise, there were very few. So, I decided to try my hand at it.

Starting with my boring bulletin board, I taped off the edges

and began to paint.

I forgot to take a picture here, but to get my chevron pattern I took 2 pieces of printer paper (A4 size - slightly longer than 8.5 x 11) and cut it half, and then in half again. Like this.

Make it as long or as short as you need.


Then trace it onto your bulletin board. I used a fine tipped washable marker, but it doesn't matter too much because you will paint over the lines.

Then tape it off.

Now paint your stripes (to keep the paint from bleeding paint your base coat over the tape where the edge of the border is before painting your color), and remove the tape when finished.

I wasn't quite happy with how bright the green was. So. I decided to add some yellow to break it up. I ended up with this.

What do you think?

Fits perfectly with my white and yellow orchids in their bright green pots and my dracena in it's dark gray pot.




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Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy 4th of July!

In the words of my youngest brother,
"Happy Birthday 'Merica!"

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I hope everyone is eating plenty of BBQ, devouring the fattening desserts, and playing with lots of fire today!

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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Silent Sundays - Bella

Since I loathe Sundays so much, I've decided to do my version of Wordless Wednesday. On Sundays. Hope you enjoy the pictures.








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Saturday, July 2, 2011

Tortilla Pizzas



Do you remember the Pizza Party post? Well, we finally made pizza again! Neither one of us can ever remember from time to time what we put on pizza, so almost every time they're different. Luckily they're always delicious!

Start with your tortillas (we usually get the lowest calorie tortillas available).

Put them on your pan.

Get out the EVOO and Greek (or Italian) seasoning.

Pour the EVOO into a large spoon (about 1 tablespoon).

Spread onto tortilla.

Sprinkle seasoning on top.

Get the parmesan cheese (We're poor, so we use the cheese in a can, but I recommend freshly grated parmesan.)

Sprinkle some on top of the tortilla.

If you're brighter than I was, you will have prepared your toppings before getting the tortillas out, and if not, then you need to get to work.

Start with your chicken, mine was brined prior to packaging, so I only add a bit of garlic powder, black pepper, and more of the Greek seasoning. Then cook it up however you desire.
 

In  the meantime, thinly slice up some zucchini and onions. Place in a pan and drizzle with EVOO, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 15-20 minutes at 200C (400F).

Remove and set aside to cool.

Slice up some mushrooms and saute.

Crumble some feta.

Remove your cooked chicken, and slice up (or chop).

Get out your mozzarella.


Now start piling it all on.

I added some bell peppers my husband cut up, and some pepperoni (for good measure).

Pop in the oven (200C 400F) for about 20-ish minutes.


Remove and let cool for a minute or five.

If you're looking for something different, you can add peas, peanuts, red and yellow bell peppers, and potatoes to your pizza. These are my husband's staples, he adds them to pretty much everything he possibly can.

Now, dig in!


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Friday, July 1, 2011

Thrift Store Decorating

I can't believe it's already Friday! Where has the week gone? The weather here in Denmark has been beautiful, albeit hot and humid a couple of days. Today, however, the weather is not so pleasant, it's cloudy, windy, and cold (well, around 60F, but feels much cooler).

Anyway, that's not what this post is about. You see, it's been so busy this week because we've been shopping and rearranging furniture most of the week. At least, that's what it's felt like.

One of the second hand stores had a 50% off everything, the entire week. We just so happened to score some pretty nice deals, and all for around $150 (800 DKK). 

On a side note: We own one, and only one piece of furniture that is brand spankin' new, my bed. (Our bed is actually 2 twins connected together, it's pretty common here.)


Here's some of the things we bought. (Not pictured: a dresser and bed)

We also got this baby.
The dining table we had was traded for a 6 pack of beer, the chairs that went with it were far from sturdy. We needed something asap, and that's what we got.
Because the chairs weren't so great, we borrowed 4 chairs from my in-laws. While I didn't think they were ugly, they certainly didn't go with the decor, or the table.
I apologize about the picture quality, but it's the only one. (I tried to avoid pictures with the chairs.)

Anyway, I've been wanting a round table for the small space, but they're not very common over here. (I'm learning patience. Very slowly.) This one is perfect, it's old, dark, and charming. I am planning on refinishing it, but I'm not sure when my darling husband will allow me to.

From there we move to the living area. This place has been a thorn in my side. I love it, while despising it at the same time. Our furniture just doesn't work here. 

This is what we started with.

It then evolved to this. 
While I like this layout, there's just not enough room for the sofas. I adore the sofas, so those will definitely stick around for a while, I just have to figure out where to put them.

This is how it looked from there.
The most annoying problem was the TV. It was just too low. Not to mention the fact that the coffee table is just far too big.

I decided, yesterday, the TV would be moving up. I began removing everything, including shelves from the entertainment center. I recruited Hans for help, and I'm sure he wanted to strangle me. 

It's not perfect, and I'm still not completely happy with it, but it's a lot better than it was.
I still need to add a support for the TV, that's why it's not centered, but the coffee table is no longer in the way.

And the rest of the space, well, this is what it looks like.
My wall
Hans' corner
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