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Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-4528708893099953972021-11-26T12:55:00.000-07:002021-11-26T12:55:00.256-07:00Christmas Fun: The Annual Card 2018<p> Remember this fantastic movie?</p><p>Sure, it might not immediately feel like a Christmas theme, but we're a Hallowe'en-loving family and sometimes the macabre seeps into everything we do. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wBu3Mbvhw2YLJnG2xttTtEe8Ki1Pefd8ANla7J-XYzscvKoV7jrGWh39EXJjlv3e83e4ItN7oXKDs2LeDYmFsp0K2ah_FCxXIGyi0p1xdODK0b380o1LTzQFZD7e_zVqAap-4kKMegE/s500/514FPqZIi0L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="327" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8wBu3Mbvhw2YLJnG2xttTtEe8Ki1Pefd8ANla7J-XYzscvKoV7jrGWh39EXJjlv3e83e4ItN7oXKDs2LeDYmFsp0K2ah_FCxXIGyi0p1xdODK0b380o1LTzQFZD7e_zVqAap-4kKMegE/w418-h640/514FPqZIi0L.jpg" width="418" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>As usual, Grey-dog is always a participant in our annual card. So his photo was up first. I needed a view of him from below to make it work.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaE63MzQaNojw09CpLpO67b8CbYCyjSk0Mc-bHKPTEtniYzEedUWYQYbSVI9aqX0C01mJ2sx1jBCsIAjdrIv_3LSTLEhS8f5MnslsJPoBasqc7rm7U3MTfKHWJAAqrXUGp5qk_3sReQg/s2048/P_20181121_212203-02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfaE63MzQaNojw09CpLpO67b8CbYCyjSk0Mc-bHKPTEtniYzEedUWYQYbSVI9aqX0C01mJ2sx1jBCsIAjdrIv_3LSTLEhS8f5MnslsJPoBasqc7rm7U3MTfKHWJAAqrXUGp5qk_3sReQg/s320/P_20181121_212203-02.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think you can see where this is going... <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriZLfEjbO5rOqWAaNRs3biyEI0c7soElIRYwG6yoQ4wwtVvBBwFUldticx5ro_MG2waFNCditCxswLPc5xqFnvgCci2r1k1cG1CibZPxV36gKo66tAVgc21fFf92ePiBkvuBWEQxExmQ/s300/silence25.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="300" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiriZLfEjbO5rOqWAaNRs3biyEI0c7soElIRYwG6yoQ4wwtVvBBwFUldticx5ro_MG2waFNCditCxswLPc5xqFnvgCci2r1k1cG1CibZPxV36gKo66tAVgc21fFf92ePiBkvuBWEQxExmQ/w320-h242/silence25.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Some other iconic images from the movie: Jodie Foster and that lamb</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpCVyccjnWunro7SeHch6AuNOMDKe93t1u2n8iudnheDYlZuv7djzuVLxFIJQ17AO7-uS0ao31_ElaNSRKFyGrhygMoURBO1VP2MEnEUlua3-7sc08995yhgskpO7fCxKnF6WJM8qZDs/s500/silence-of-the-lamb-posters-the-silence-of-the-lambs-41395680-362-500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="362" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjpCVyccjnWunro7SeHch6AuNOMDKe93t1u2n8iudnheDYlZuv7djzuVLxFIJQ17AO7-uS0ao31_ElaNSRKFyGrhygMoURBO1VP2MEnEUlua3-7sc08995yhgskpO7fCxKnF6WJM8qZDs/w232-h320/silence-of-the-lamb-posters-the-silence-of-the-lambs-41395680-362-500.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br />Hannibal, obviously. No more iconic image than that.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuykOPO84rpZd2HNhWVItgl1WuXsO3zRWa10uY_MY1zpJnwGui8mHQmaTiclrW3-oZp97OwfX0Po4xAFoHkXz4Vjm2_RCqNmUiBOxAi9P6Jo9RSX528yrJCpbuSIoDpVJsFWQ0MmlPgk/s640/s-l640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="439" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVuykOPO84rpZd2HNhWVItgl1WuXsO3zRWa10uY_MY1zpJnwGui8mHQmaTiclrW3-oZp97OwfX0Po4xAFoHkXz4Vjm2_RCqNmUiBOxAi9P6Jo9RSX528yrJCpbuSIoDpVJsFWQ0MmlPgk/w221-h320/s-l640.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Finally, the original poster.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAPVyw6ohxH1jCXkd7KAYSNihW28VlNnYt_YbYTSPCY7GOAHPKA1WS-h28ttmYX48lobrTUu3rCmI_ZIEyewjuTeoYLBHZHv5xqkQWUgHcsuN6zI6DypB-3-ak-JcHy8W9HdlZ_WMR4M/s500/514FPqZIi0L.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="327" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtAPVyw6ohxH1jCXkd7KAYSNihW28VlNnYt_YbYTSPCY7GOAHPKA1WS-h28ttmYX48lobrTUu3rCmI_ZIEyewjuTeoYLBHZHv5xqkQWUgHcsuN6zI6DypB-3-ak-JcHy8W9HdlZ_WMR4M/w210-h320/514FPqZIi0L.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Photoshop to the rescue! Sure, I didn't get the skin colour quite right on one, or the hairline on another, but it was crazy fun.</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAmWpc1dGm58kdiRuSSCxFLSGazHrTW-qhlWXI9AbRC7Cv2IlwG1F7N5w66ha6jPtXqvUTh24tNcAWKg2vlqEFGB15Sbe7bc85tKB7tzdTmYaDrRgpDun9-VzAPlyIT19acW2AZ8XFhw/s1821/Xmas+Card+2018+copy+1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1821" data-original-width="1210" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMAmWpc1dGm58kdiRuSSCxFLSGazHrTW-qhlWXI9AbRC7Cv2IlwG1F7N5w66ha6jPtXqvUTh24tNcAWKg2vlqEFGB15Sbe7bc85tKB7tzdTmYaDrRgpDun9-VzAPlyIT19acW2AZ8XFhw/w426-h640/Xmas+Card+2018+copy+1.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Front of the card in a quarter style.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3X4OWYnH3SrMnzo0j2r2c31OY8gyZf8gTSrsAd5iyCAl9sL7NRuQx19STqty01WhW7dvrjxI0hpkb8R-mVj6YE_eiI1UQ01DU3BdD91MAySOtk8r7daqm2O7OVVCXWQrz0vidQUPvc4/s1803/Xmas+Card+2018+copy+2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1803" data-original-width="1212" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt3X4OWYnH3SrMnzo0j2r2c31OY8gyZf8gTSrsAd5iyCAl9sL7NRuQx19STqty01WhW7dvrjxI0hpkb8R-mVj6YE_eiI1UQ01DU3BdD91MAySOtk8r7daqm2O7OVVCXWQrz0vidQUPvc4/w430-h640/Xmas+Card+2018+copy+2.jpg" width="430" /></a></div><br /><div>Back of the card in the new Hannibal style - I mean it basically screams reindeer Christmas vibes, right?</div></div><div>To see last year's card, <a href="http://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2021/11/christmas-fun-annual-card-2016.html" target="_blank">click here.</a></div><div><br /></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-69260082446577705072021-11-17T21:30:00.004-07:002021-11-17T21:39:22.371-07:00Christmas Fun: The Annual Card 2016<p>Guys. I know. Another rushed last-minute holiday card.</p><p>Ugh. BUT we are absolutely committed to putting out a card with some fun or some whimsy. This year we leaned hard into the whimsy of it all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7po6WlrF18aTW4cWrcMP-p5yAfF6xLdTQA-ETD2KxvTj3n1AaU1cqnrjjZuENzsjVraD2QpkZS0B5Jjy1Z1RdOMZqSFqKUevYLTfKvskme7EiwomAlKXKeCf7YcnfrwVoZ3WFV1aYco/s2048/20161127_103851.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7po6WlrF18aTW4cWrcMP-p5yAfF6xLdTQA-ETD2KxvTj3n1AaU1cqnrjjZuENzsjVraD2QpkZS0B5Jjy1Z1RdOMZqSFqKUevYLTfKvskme7EiwomAlKXKeCf7YcnfrwVoZ3WFV1aYco/w640-h480/20161127_103851.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So, we took to the woods near our house and tried to get a good family photo.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40jgbcd3R0rsy6NKDU5-d6v6ac8cDDt8FvK3tAfNetM5Ozoh_pLkIu2RJGKkTkMiy2kEttXiEZQroZbmsZfXsR5R_SZKd52PPVL_MR6PTRYzwXaMq-J7cN3JqFmhrUPYBzjfcidAgH-w/s2048/20161127_103922.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh40jgbcd3R0rsy6NKDU5-d6v6ac8cDDt8FvK3tAfNetM5Ozoh_pLkIu2RJGKkTkMiy2kEttXiEZQroZbmsZfXsR5R_SZKd52PPVL_MR6PTRYzwXaMq-J7cN3JqFmhrUPYBzjfcidAgH-w/w640-h480/20161127_103922.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Grey-dog was loving the birds. He was distracted by every sound and every flit past his eye.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk-qygINq8KZ-NOQxmV-VbxadstxHlEdUpf8rMMyX6RwgspiQ_RlV5yRlhRakNOlXN3zOKfA8s0T7LpVtG9-6KPxBVYBgymYjpkUJ0R65xtNupqFGKmNp4tnhiz9nizYLavIxh3hP3zk/s2048/20161127_104509.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivk-qygINq8KZ-NOQxmV-VbxadstxHlEdUpf8rMMyX6RwgspiQ_RlV5yRlhRakNOlXN3zOKfA8s0T7LpVtG9-6KPxBVYBgymYjpkUJ0R65xtNupqFGKmNp4tnhiz9nizYLavIxh3hP3zk/w640-h480/20161127_104509.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>M was distracted by the snow and sometimes didn't even look at the camera. The rest of us look great, thought, right?? LOL</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32rHt-g2bxL94x2zeExW_xyDRFcP4ZSDW-XpDTlufIDL_fX-kCc3lA0oPETnmsDiuq1H2xWSfINo23a40sSD1Bh1t64zEJX5mkCEeKGvGFWY4y5UqD8R9JoVboPVgfYAnFTxgWeBvINE/s2048/20161127_104713.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32rHt-g2bxL94x2zeExW_xyDRFcP4ZSDW-XpDTlufIDL_fX-kCc3lA0oPETnmsDiuq1H2xWSfINo23a40sSD1Bh1t64zEJX5mkCEeKGvGFWY4y5UqD8R9JoVboPVgfYAnFTxgWeBvINE/w640-h480/20161127_104713.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Look over here, M!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjon33GinCVJrgIuXvQ48-GaxM_6Ur0WtAWB4ibFuTg8g3tHdb8gANxELQyMIgo7T0-7oLqkZfLqslAxS4f6q9_6nkPQtZoUBClqFgjRsOu2KvhpGRKohD02pKLemEIjbje4g4IyBA8kVM/s2048/20161127_104718.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjon33GinCVJrgIuXvQ48-GaxM_6Ur0WtAWB4ibFuTg8g3tHdb8gANxELQyMIgo7T0-7oLqkZfLqslAxS4f6q9_6nkPQtZoUBClqFgjRsOu2KvhpGRKohD02pKLemEIjbje4g4IyBA8kVM/w640-h480/20161127_104718.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Getting so much closer to a good shot...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI89b_rzc73q36N4tQyJPVJZQqSswy2bCnBj4YzOa81cYwYyyxU3H-lPb-U8K1rfq_3_qAbFRpZp45mEfQ-XuBMDr3iJy7FQTRlwFTkTE9TIJMJJB5ipR8yT_BnEi9kMucTYo4CF3IhiE/s2048/20161127_104507.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI89b_rzc73q36N4tQyJPVJZQqSswy2bCnBj4YzOa81cYwYyyxU3H-lPb-U8K1rfq_3_qAbFRpZp45mEfQ-XuBMDr3iJy7FQTRlwFTkTE9TIJMJJB5ipR8yT_BnEi9kMucTYo4CF3IhiE/w640-h480/20161127_104507.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Then everyone was distracted, but in a very good way. I can work with this one.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTINgRVkdqJ44X0FnNad_f7VWxMlLepBb0cR4koWjDmPoWPON0R31aiEDfdedxuvh1MXZAaUVfuXcCB7XWsJzZ0mSxm1_Yl930evUVR460v3jeoQsSerLkozySX6eIjA99aNiqt7v1te8/s561/Xmas+Card+2016+Front.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="561" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTINgRVkdqJ44X0FnNad_f7VWxMlLepBb0cR4koWjDmPoWPON0R31aiEDfdedxuvh1MXZAaUVfuXcCB7XWsJzZ0mSxm1_Yl930evUVR460v3jeoQsSerLkozySX6eIjA99aNiqt7v1te8/w640-h432/Xmas+Card+2016+Front.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I needed to add one extra member to this photo to make it complete.<div>Cue funny tag-line.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoQTohb61PGnSJV1eycerUYxsl1hB2f2G345uXgvLm_d-QeJ8H_O8Df5KuDDHxndSauWJrRZ9EmxYcORD2g-rCn8KEO0VmraRmm7yhjyVGAGusuAogmR_Xofwqd3oGtUA5Am3jszeQEE/s566/Xmas+Card+2016+Back.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="566" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoQTohb61PGnSJV1eycerUYxsl1hB2f2G345uXgvLm_d-QeJ8H_O8Df5KuDDHxndSauWJrRZ9EmxYcORD2g-rCn8KEO0VmraRmm7yhjyVGAGusuAogmR_Xofwqd3oGtUA5Am3jszeQEE/w640-h434/Xmas+Card+2016+Back.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Silhouette of Bigfoot just in case the other side of the card was too subtle.</div></div><div>Ta-da! The annual holiday card is complete!</div><div><br /></div><div>To see last year's card, <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-fun-annual-card-2015.html" target="_blank">click here</a></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-29762048068662285972021-11-17T21:18:00.001-07:002021-11-17T21:39:48.554-07:00Christmas Fun: The Annual Card 2015This year's annual card was ... you guessed it... rushed yet again.<div>So, working my limited Photoshop skills and parlaying them into a worthy holiday card.</div><div><br /></div><div>Step one: Come up with a funny theme that doesn't take a lot of time or effort. Mugshots!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgTPDZuijCH_-Od9GUq24PZJwepXY2B22gOyBqV28qM_A9CfeHGSvufv9o4XbzGJcF2VFtfzgXCAvT_d1q_lvRxWY05Z5Sj0IQorWYfw6tawZADLShb3nyDCBGA253Sh_NuywrQdr18w/s2048/DSCN1340.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgTPDZuijCH_-Od9GUq24PZJwepXY2B22gOyBqV28qM_A9CfeHGSvufv9o4XbzGJcF2VFtfzgXCAvT_d1q_lvRxWY05Z5Sj0IQorWYfw6tawZADLShb3nyDCBGA253Sh_NuywrQdr18w/s320/DSCN1340.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Step two: Gather my rag-tag group and take some photos in lighting similar to that of an line-up.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLGzoojMVbc-4SLH0CrKeHrZtgDrH5w1T85Cddt9qJMLUeCov-PO-ahn4yQjSJwkO48nnKRgxdd14GybY22EdNY9czfq0-jEr95bmT4MXS44Ubcp5lnI8EDzlMgDw9Tm01Wa42rxLS_U/s2048/DSCN1359.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLGzoojMVbc-4SLH0CrKeHrZtgDrH5w1T85Cddt9qJMLUeCov-PO-ahn4yQjSJwkO48nnKRgxdd14GybY22EdNY9czfq0-jEr95bmT4MXS44Ubcp5lnI8EDzlMgDw9Tm01Wa42rxLS_U/s320/DSCN1359.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Step three: Hold up a blank card for Photoshopping later</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FCAA3xS5nNTVeIc025w5N_cMum-FIzY9adgseLK5TX48ETfha5SUBOlPgNy-ga58EA7fbJohRUJj8hrYc586Idya3rXC2p9z11kPqoQxIXlTN_JLPVg8TRwEYpsTPZ0I2F8ltL8QPWc/s2048/DSCN1377.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2FCAA3xS5nNTVeIc025w5N_cMum-FIzY9adgseLK5TX48ETfha5SUBOlPgNy-ga58EA7fbJohRUJj8hrYc586Idya3rXC2p9z11kPqoQxIXlTN_JLPVg8TRwEYpsTPZ0I2F8ltL8QPWc/s320/DSCN1377.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Step four: Let your kid do whatever she wants. Toddlers cannot be corralled. I repeat: Toddlers cannot be corralled.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fONK4iX-03wxZFUeD-dH8AmBgLw0zNH4DnsijA2wA4ejGvePuN9-Vu-rUCqfSvC9Uwlm0AvjKBIb9gdDtwKjQaFjgFjrYB7-FB50HO0O6yKri_2DoGq-rJ3dviiXF2EKzQ5tTasZPHE/s2048/DSCN1427.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fONK4iX-03wxZFUeD-dH8AmBgLw0zNH4DnsijA2wA4ejGvePuN9-Vu-rUCqfSvC9Uwlm0AvjKBIb9gdDtwKjQaFjgFjrYB7-FB50HO0O6yKri_2DoGq-rJ3dviiXF2EKzQ5tTasZPHE/s320/DSCN1427.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Step five: Teach your husband about duck lips.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7vnh5nA_vkSWn68MTb2eumr1HZFmVjKH_wLlA7rxETRvMDJK6yHqRImSV88j2YwupsUT9c_riiOzdpbsj_XNaKoQ4NIYkqjddd4X6rixVO5dOUBN8Fri8oPVenkcQy1451vGrvOPQ7k/s561/Xmas+Card+2015+Back.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="561" height="432" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil7vnh5nA_vkSWn68MTb2eumr1HZFmVjKH_wLlA7rxETRvMDJK6yHqRImSV88j2YwupsUT9c_riiOzdpbsj_XNaKoQ4NIYkqjddd4X6rixVO5dOUBN8Fri8oPVenkcQy1451vGrvOPQ7k/w640-h432/Xmas+Card+2015+Back.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Finally, add this year's terribly funny photo with Santa!<div>I love that our mall Santa has different cards, and I absolutely love that they grabbed the "naughty" one when she started to cry. Perfection.<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcMgLHWPvA99HJp9QGWIMQAvgL4n-FGrU7tjm1drKHU5Q4HidqrWzi-KG_gP-4lusqSyf4oHkAL6-Bx73hkebih7i67UxVLxTciZ2Kc1WqaRiJFf_VcIU9DfuRvpFunpvmhe4jEChttA/s700/Xmas+Card+2015+Front.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="476" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidcMgLHWPvA99HJp9QGWIMQAvgL4n-FGrU7tjm1drKHU5Q4HidqrWzi-KG_gP-4lusqSyf4oHkAL6-Bx73hkebih7i67UxVLxTciZ2Kc1WqaRiJFf_VcIU9DfuRvpFunpvmhe4jEChttA/w436-h640/Xmas+Card+2015+Front.JPG" width="436" /></a></div><br /><div>Not bad for a quicky!!<br /><div><br /></div><div>To check out the previous years' card, <a href="http://wheelehouse.blogspot.ca/2016/12/christmas-fun-annual-card-2014.html">click here!</a></div></div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-1007821428309722562021-09-15T22:25:00.003-06:002021-09-16T15:54:47.650-06:00Fixing the Bathroom<p>Okay, okay...</p><p>I can't make you wait any more. But if you missed the steps, <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2021/09/breaking-bathroom-part-4.html" target="_blank">check out part 4 here.</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XvEZSbCPo1K_7gL3uztp3W5qQFAjtRRGYdWfBYMxOKS80f14juqmdCourEJFUJyiQ9QeXQuOzsfVdGAwwhezIZobAq44M_ACRrtHpI4LQifnRYLVvCU6goZUHclyKiApoyWGT-JYedI/s1600/11Z51TTJGQ1Z_l.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="1600" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2XvEZSbCPo1K_7gL3uztp3W5qQFAjtRRGYdWfBYMxOKS80f14juqmdCourEJFUJyiQ9QeXQuOzsfVdGAwwhezIZobAq44M_ACRrtHpI4LQifnRYLVvCU6goZUHclyKiApoyWGT-JYedI/w640-h424/11Z51TTJGQ1Z_l.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Before, with its pink curtains, pink square tile, shelf mounted too high and utilitarian mirror...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIKnQlAVS0-bj2PNhWJk55J11vyg4CfarIZGlVsr0g5VEK6WKqcpBooHGpsHGbsjXORPgYefxBP12ETKOCHZYZnT7XQNg8jZytr4xjYZZUYQIvbIAnNebqK7pjwhbT6yhiNlsREFIIXk/s2048/P_20210912_183944_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVIKnQlAVS0-bj2PNhWJk55J11vyg4CfarIZGlVsr0g5VEK6WKqcpBooHGpsHGbsjXORPgYefxBP12ETKOCHZYZnT7XQNg8jZytr4xjYZZUYQIvbIAnNebqK7pjwhbT6yhiNlsREFIIXk/w360-h640/P_20210912_183944_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p>After.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4W2CqhTO6_L2toKnn74e5662sUi7GkE7kf7OsDacyn1NMuTU1bFx58j1a5xZg9cJZWqEad7PaCqTv_gKnMA46mFLCeXzCT-D_IwZnTG0M5SNhF0hCvLGIZsIltn9OGwNebFxmfowHCM/s2048/P_20210912_183426_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4W2CqhTO6_L2toKnn74e5662sUi7GkE7kf7OsDacyn1NMuTU1bFx58j1a5xZg9cJZWqEad7PaCqTv_gKnMA46mFLCeXzCT-D_IwZnTG0M5SNhF0hCvLGIZsIltn9OGwNebFxmfowHCM/w640-h360/P_20210912_183426_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyVoGmbWpkj3oFXat9R2kxM7-hLgepuDmUuOJAcQbFTmn962EFmLeoBMPFpmyqauSttfpp615C7z3vyMHgtPKMmi2jyG1D-3iQUluEAh6fL58NqMrKxBXWxAJZvaZy4YQyQf1J3iBzEgA/w360-h640/P_20210912_183719_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>Vessel Sink by Kohler (Vox)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIFC0Qkg6oTqP5uN0VUmRY7JyDfon8dApEbpJ7dEhqHEaDb5gBG9bTGZtAgrXDMOBjOlZ756AylOvr38C0LaBiIZxH3crGs4n6u8YCfYquwLVvY6Y19bYrM0mzoEs3a8h279uFNk3kmA/s2048/P_20210912_185023_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimIFC0Qkg6oTqP5uN0VUmRY7JyDfon8dApEbpJ7dEhqHEaDb5gBG9bTGZtAgrXDMOBjOlZ756AylOvr38C0LaBiIZxH3crGs4n6u8YCfYquwLVvY6Y19bYrM0mzoEs3a8h279uFNk3kmA/w360-h640/P_20210912_185023_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>Kitchen rail and hooks by Ikea, modified rail from wood to copper.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTa4xs5UEH4rvY2sXtaJaWH5Nyq9ECgeOqeT1SkzbR8hol0zeRlZENfkkMuVGSO94wBs11K2wF6y8BYH4fj_UaQfgaEaCwU21VS8xgmzQ3KiigNJANDyJyua1ji_fvrsM64se1RXZMhZs/w360-h640/P_20210912_182056_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>A quick copper sheet applied to the light fixture until I can decide on a light fixture.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyMzi53O_gMcc_0SaoCeTjv_KTBeY0GPL36gHG67j4Gs9Y5P2lM_OKN0M7xUDyDrhK6icRwptc1Lq3AOD6k8gJLkpaabhJ0C3XMprdCBFJ1WvQsDjls2DIYgzZcWz9wBFnnHNHwKrpJ8/s2048/P_20210912_182154_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxyMzi53O_gMcc_0SaoCeTjv_KTBeY0GPL36gHG67j4Gs9Y5P2lM_OKN0M7xUDyDrhK6icRwptc1Lq3AOD6k8gJLkpaabhJ0C3XMprdCBFJ1WvQsDjls2DIYgzZcWz9wBFnnHNHwKrpJ8/w360-h640/P_20210912_182154_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Loki approved.<div><br /></div><div>Now, as long as I don't turn around and look at the bathtub... it will look perfect!</div><div>That is a project for another day.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-82346202352273639462021-09-14T19:32:00.001-06:002021-09-15T17:11:24.450-06:00Breaking the Bathroom - Part 4<p>I decided on a sink!!</p><p>So the saga continues. If you missed the progress so far, check out <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2021/09/breaking-bathroom-part-3.html" target="_blank">part 3 here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2QqA_q7Ko2aiuDv0IHSCbfuZ1VDgsJNwCSQ_H7leCtP-t0c4SOBmv789wFB-GJZZxoNExpCM2IXy1txYrDxE2ZFo221XVRSgs5P7qwvuxHbdv5SmNgI7piS_N3ReIFmDimljkKuScZk/s2048/P_20210911_113804_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2QqA_q7Ko2aiuDv0IHSCbfuZ1VDgsJNwCSQ_H7leCtP-t0c4SOBmv789wFB-GJZZxoNExpCM2IXy1txYrDxE2ZFo221XVRSgs5P7qwvuxHbdv5SmNgI7piS_N3ReIFmDimljkKuScZk/w360-h640/P_20210911_113804_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I found a beautiful sink online. It was the perfect height and proportion for my existing vanity. But I didn't like the sticker price. I ended up finding the same Kohler sink for a little less money at Wayfair.<div>I ordered it on a Tuesday and had it by Friday. Not bad at all.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdeNzm6HX40jmRABHcRw7MoNDTl0Qwbv5vPq4Orn4DhmDBJ7xFWTljPio7Xopk7x-R-QO02NxxKaadXPcea0C4xu7S6W8pkYCCw9OsJwf8EIwfbopxKk0FKxTzPcD_LWu2LtqstEGxTs/s2048/P_20210911_113815_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAdeNzm6HX40jmRABHcRw7MoNDTl0Qwbv5vPq4Orn4DhmDBJ7xFWTljPio7Xopk7x-R-QO02NxxKaadXPcea0C4xu7S6W8pkYCCw9OsJwf8EIwfbopxKk0FKxTzPcD_LWu2LtqstEGxTs/s320/P_20210911_113815_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The main problem is they didn't include the template, which apparently is a common review for this.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEbfR2rCST2BYZn7Gez1TR9uHzYaJsGMb7eoYuiYd8yifsu1EXJJpfixkDbkSWLkbw4y-NsiS1uOKHjSNraeG_BIQVri-z34-r5XjHdok1VIL56bfY-STW2JTmMLwQgkLqbGopc6yBPU/s2048/P_20210911_115257_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzEbfR2rCST2BYZn7Gez1TR9uHzYaJsGMb7eoYuiYd8yifsu1EXJJpfixkDbkSWLkbw4y-NsiS1uOKHjSNraeG_BIQVri-z34-r5XjHdok1VIL56bfY-STW2JTmMLwQgkLqbGopc6yBPU/w360-h640/P_20210911_115257_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily, I like math, did a few quick measurements and figured out the cutout size.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFiTWauUB8awR6IhcWcehe65bxVQJMGCEDMboKm-wKRSUHaso0eGVVcjq6rvo4usT50SXdx5LZKvl1kB_JqxPUFdpnDZILHuZ_oN7xaTstv_DfG0Hs26HaQjfBRFj62roUuXc5j6KHqA/s2048/P_20210911_114108_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtFiTWauUB8awR6IhcWcehe65bxVQJMGCEDMboKm-wKRSUHaso0eGVVcjq6rvo4usT50SXdx5LZKvl1kB_JqxPUFdpnDZILHuZ_oN7xaTstv_DfG0Hs26HaQjfBRFj62roUuXc5j6KHqA/w360-h640/P_20210911_114108_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used a jigsaw on the small cutouts and thanks to the tape, ended up with a nice clean cut.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynuVOE1yidG1J2jj3AexDHbyuNvPTUKKvAJKG7bc1iAjtR43jEoTTYirBSlIvvRFaTcwSyFkducPsGJiSc-UQmeLgNXtscJnIGeQZQp7PcmFAY3PQS7SMX1Wu26wVdh37Xdox_aWFt6c/s2048/P_20210912_102018_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynuVOE1yidG1J2jj3AexDHbyuNvPTUKKvAJKG7bc1iAjtR43jEoTTYirBSlIvvRFaTcwSyFkducPsGJiSc-UQmeLgNXtscJnIGeQZQp7PcmFAY3PQS7SMX1Wu26wVdh37Xdox_aWFt6c/w360-h640/P_20210912_102018_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>Under the watchful eye of my favourite supervisor, we plopped the sink in and began to caulk the sink and the spaces where the tile meets the counter.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YQRxzlK0RrplYCA8-uYAHQAY4RUyxKEGXvXnqxuC8WGNStPNjj6icBTD3JdjcTBXdeFIrAL6Rsl4IIr7Y1QjNNhAXLf_LOnF2nQeQI_a9-Tx174LrpXVAeGHnN6_oIxdchKHa7SWoRs/s2048/P_20210911_122612_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8YQRxzlK0RrplYCA8-uYAHQAY4RUyxKEGXvXnqxuC8WGNStPNjj6icBTD3JdjcTBXdeFIrAL6Rsl4IIr7Y1QjNNhAXLf_LOnF2nQeQI_a9-Tx174LrpXVAeGHnN6_oIxdchKHa7SWoRs/w360-h640/P_20210911_122612_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>Maybe tomorrow I will share the full reveal?</p><p>Maybe. Maybe not...</p></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-74936472737027649442021-09-14T18:52:00.006-06:002021-09-15T17:11:36.048-06:00Breaking the Bathroom - Part 3<p>Welcome to part 3 of Breaking the Bathroom. If you missed part 2, you can <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2021/09/breaking-bathroom-part-2.html" target="_blank">find it here.</a></p><p>After falling in love with, then waiting for my new tile to arrive for 2 months, the day finally came!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMUMbuKMgQ60BU_GrvYwtouxk7YiMBNbI_cFZUtKCD_TxGUmd2GeLJFoLUCAe9KWdDsTUSRn1YaVQNAHbx2IqJhOlulUIeU5LtHLyZzcVEM5ibX8sjaorjytEPH-p2n8o2YUAJlZW6Ic/s2048/P_20210731_141853_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMUMbuKMgQ60BU_GrvYwtouxk7YiMBNbI_cFZUtKCD_TxGUmd2GeLJFoLUCAe9KWdDsTUSRn1YaVQNAHbx2IqJhOlulUIeU5LtHLyZzcVEM5ibX8sjaorjytEPH-p2n8o2YUAJlZW6Ic/w640-h360/P_20210731_141853_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>In order to put the new tile on, I first needed to remove the faucet and old sink. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOfCBYXUYWMOWX4KlQQLDAUXu33ln_aPdkfKjco58DPHwoLww14zeW6tBr-e78JR4N0tyNiO8kQ5okcly-TYb4xZAm4hMtxifKVWxgw8D4rFI8da6rKwz7bkyLPWragGS8_DVtQI2L1A/s2048/P_20210904_111758_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYOfCBYXUYWMOWX4KlQQLDAUXu33ln_aPdkfKjco58DPHwoLww14zeW6tBr-e78JR4N0tyNiO8kQ5okcly-TYb4xZAm4hMtxifKVWxgw8D4rFI8da6rKwz7bkyLPWragGS8_DVtQI2L1A/w640-h360/P_20210904_111758_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> <div>One last look at this old beauty.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8hYA9DX65pIv8rZoD3ILdPbBehINLuGAdkvwJ-D-LjybcQxVl3JXE6ZDttMoJvt2tbPa7ZZbqrwFrLIPhH-QCSpIx9hvE-XHLB17Xs7OccgRfp4NRIt77JGecT9NuiB18ZccrdtPtPE/s2048/P_20210904_132302_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN8hYA9DX65pIv8rZoD3ILdPbBehINLuGAdkvwJ-D-LjybcQxVl3JXE6ZDttMoJvt2tbPa7ZZbqrwFrLIPhH-QCSpIx9hvE-XHLB17Xs7OccgRfp4NRIt77JGecT9NuiB18ZccrdtPtPE/w640-h360/P_20210904_132302_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Using a couple of putty knives and set to slowly scraping the old sealant off.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvWABqd0lEH0-OjFM8GpOjar-SufW_j8GQIxL0dCSYcmeLuqwtbD5xBTi80UurvZTanjTSqTtX-Cmieo40UGC70q8Afxe5yKKDJWXbQQ1ObFlcAbBSTp3mehOlow1C00Cx7L1wYMpteo/s2048/P_20210904_134052_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQvWABqd0lEH0-OjFM8GpOjar-SufW_j8GQIxL0dCSYcmeLuqwtbD5xBTi80UurvZTanjTSqTtX-Cmieo40UGC70q8Afxe5yKKDJWXbQQ1ObFlcAbBSTp3mehOlow1C00Cx7L1wYMpteo/w360-h640/P_20210904_134052_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>This takes a bit more time than you'd think... you need to very gently pry the sides up. Not shown is when I used a small piece of wood trim to hold up the front edge while I worked around the sides and back.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JICUxEaysgKZ4P1yyID1VkEREK4a0ZPbZ_y9qVwyjqa9BfyZuvkeM6Kd-i3c3LQIrsiq3rcM45tKEv1LGuZrNXkv-x9jRL7fT-JXHIAWnwbJ4cECcD5ly689yj3XgwSjN7hww0yxkFE/s2048/P_20210904_141419_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JICUxEaysgKZ4P1yyID1VkEREK4a0ZPbZ_y9qVwyjqa9BfyZuvkeM6Kd-i3c3LQIrsiq3rcM45tKEv1LGuZrNXkv-x9jRL7fT-JXHIAWnwbJ4cECcD5ly689yj3XgwSjN7hww0yxkFE/w360-h640/P_20210904_141419_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>I cleaned off all the old caulk/sealant, and pulled out my mosaic tile. Thanks Ames tile for being amazing!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMB9aveBRrWpjDLA-hswl1Mmetvk9U7PIec4STiZnoekQciY_PhRzFX8LPOXxT4gGAzYWzwiPEiEhr9sW94KasAwmlfa8RjqTFo_B-ybdlXLKXzeygTI67zuNP7F-0fD4y3zWkHWv8tok/s2048/P_20210904_150447_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMB9aveBRrWpjDLA-hswl1Mmetvk9U7PIec4STiZnoekQciY_PhRzFX8LPOXxT4gGAzYWzwiPEiEhr9sW94KasAwmlfa8RjqTFo_B-ybdlXLKXzeygTI67zuNP7F-0fD4y3zWkHWv8tok/w360-h640/P_20210904_150447_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>Working in roughly 18" sections, I put on the thin-set, then used the notched trowel to take off the extra.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVNhGq5nJ1dkeaqxvFPy7J2G2AulKQ1bqXYjSNToVWM7-iEef5G_MMNuRjdytmpSDYui_SNacp4kGSsuLygsnYHGASna91Yd1J2VGfhhNsEpTe_ZpzaPOKUh2ukSmXfhst5A7_efT8zs/s2048/P_20210904_155140_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVNhGq5nJ1dkeaqxvFPy7J2G2AulKQ1bqXYjSNToVWM7-iEef5G_MMNuRjdytmpSDYui_SNacp4kGSsuLygsnYHGASna91Yd1J2VGfhhNsEpTe_ZpzaPOKUh2ukSmXfhst5A7_efT8zs/w360-h640/P_20210904_155140_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I started with one sheet high, knowing that I would want to fit the mirror frame first to ensure that the tile fit properly. <div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhty1PE7Pqx8_GJUqGp11V5axh9fzgN41GazrD2LwD_TtMJpPFpU965758EZXnx_cYJZLyOSUCWAyRt6O9SmwxCR3LV4FNFMhgqwmT1cHi44DBMxyjIBj-hKYEEEuyU5zY82P-fpEwGQPs/s2048/P_20210905_175129_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhty1PE7Pqx8_GJUqGp11V5axh9fzgN41GazrD2LwD_TtMJpPFpU965758EZXnx_cYJZLyOSUCWAyRt6O9SmwxCR3LV4FNFMhgqwmT1cHi44DBMxyjIBj-hKYEEEuyU5zY82P-fpEwGQPs/w360-h640/P_20210905_175129_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I installed the mirror frame, which was super snug and perfect. I put down some painter's tape to protect the new frame, then was able to fit exactly one row of mosaics into the top space. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4vE6YQEmfg-dQrweZ8zz_2sYSdL4E5A9aS1Qbi-TPnYY8mr1k6ReY_iTJN2-JcOCBeV0OR6m5ZP-ORSJkg2WjLU437u3ZyXj6JGfkaXcH1d28bA4HBS4kkg0_JxAbPf_yMiUxmYx69E/s2048/P_20210905_183641_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4vE6YQEmfg-dQrweZ8zz_2sYSdL4E5A9aS1Qbi-TPnYY8mr1k6ReY_iTJN2-JcOCBeV0OR6m5ZP-ORSJkg2WjLU437u3ZyXj6JGfkaXcH1d28bA4HBS4kkg0_JxAbPf_yMiUxmYx69E/w360-h640/P_20210905_183641_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another 30 hours or so, and I started in on the grout. I chose a white on white look for subtlety. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NkPLYnGbAN2VdohbFGVJz-tZbupMobzd15jmGwWdaG7EDSJsAxwr5VNtb7t9eiDuY3rsOLSnBUvA7kdz0QNipDy5-kx_wkmBND7c6QKuzlnEGIDFU_n9SdFB7aCiGrO56mbaW-NQbyU/s2048/P_20210908_160139_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NkPLYnGbAN2VdohbFGVJz-tZbupMobzd15jmGwWdaG7EDSJsAxwr5VNtb7t9eiDuY3rsOLSnBUvA7kdz0QNipDy5-kx_wkmBND7c6QKuzlnEGIDFU_n9SdFB7aCiGrO56mbaW-NQbyU/w360-h640/P_20210908_160139_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then, I needed to look for a new sink. I agonized over this decision, because the lazy (and partly purist) part of me wanted to head to restore, find one that was the exact same size and plop it down. </div><div><br /></div><div>Check back tomorrow to see what I decided to do! </div><div>Sorry, I know I suck with these "to be continued" endings.</div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-40623769122333572702021-09-13T19:49:00.013-06:002021-09-15T17:11:45.934-06:00Breaking the Bathroom - Part 2<p>Welcome to part 2 of Breaking the Bathroom. If you missed part 1, you can<a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2021/09/breaking-bathroom.html" target="_blank"> find it here.</a></p><p>I found a tile I liked and decided to order it. It is beautiful! I love it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnsRFSqC7Y-5_cpeciXGunp1EjNiALRgdzgdQXlTCY9THlh19Z_DrSkHBFM4ZNmklp37E-v-By5D6zA-rGhT9Lj8ETXbQCDuiY8K-KTuk-ftRxYU97O24DyvKx_XzxdzKESem9yHl-Qg/s1080/Screenshot_20210608-123258_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="986" data-original-width="1080" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUnsRFSqC7Y-5_cpeciXGunp1EjNiALRgdzgdQXlTCY9THlh19Z_DrSkHBFM4ZNmklp37E-v-By5D6zA-rGhT9Lj8ETXbQCDuiY8K-KTuk-ftRxYU97O24DyvKx_XzxdzKESem9yHl-Qg/s320/Screenshot_20210608-123258_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Turns out the only tile i liked was on back order and wouldn't be in until August. Being that it was June, I had two months to wait for my order to come in. A small part of me died inside. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvJnafKXSyhk9ztCJfxiC_7_z9TbTOPAkJNU4aXt2AZW2sh7ANkJ0C8HkYFhBk6FrcKeLtjrk8eBt7G6aWTBa7ZYaqRjVO3vobaaYGEn7olkqk76JBFMAw72RGaj7-MRJzjSosxv8kkI/s2048/P_20210718_160910_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKvJnafKXSyhk9ztCJfxiC_7_z9TbTOPAkJNU4aXt2AZW2sh7ANkJ0C8HkYFhBk6FrcKeLtjrk8eBt7G6aWTBa7ZYaqRjVO3vobaaYGEn7olkqk76JBFMAw72RGaj7-MRJzjSosxv8kkI/w360-h640/P_20210718_160910_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Naturally, I can't sit still for long, so I started a new project to complement the tile once it came in: A mirror frame!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WVEODf8OaO7yeP0osPfpeQ1kC1prFpGanOos-14zLaad0LzOi2Jf18Ga8j0VjJkDTghRQJojW4KQKLRuulN8YSpOD8-YLB6y-ewbBU_W7PegielLrSW71x2kij9ouUwSlk2eIlE0SEE/s2048/P_20210718_160901_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WVEODf8OaO7yeP0osPfpeQ1kC1prFpGanOos-14zLaad0LzOi2Jf18Ga8j0VjJkDTghRQJojW4KQKLRuulN8YSpOD8-YLB6y-ewbBU_W7PegielLrSW71x2kij9ouUwSlk2eIlE0SEE/w360-h640/P_20210718_160901_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I started by installing a half inch wood trim around the existing medicine cabinet, to allow for a buffer around the operable mirrored doors. It perfectly matched the depth of the cabinet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEALvhQ4nAg6rKcgTDlT3M7bypH_HELQfRSpZ6wwkGY7G39I_ZxIdeszvQZxWtMj_jBH-mQU4cKWRl7peA29vJCPazD-IoykAHIL4l-wxwEbmUIn-5fHRDsIkB9HQtWAN18O7YMTMsdDs/s2048/20210718_163643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEALvhQ4nAg6rKcgTDlT3M7bypH_HELQfRSpZ6wwkGY7G39I_ZxIdeszvQZxWtMj_jBH-mQU4cKWRl7peA29vJCPazD-IoykAHIL4l-wxwEbmUIn-5fHRDsIkB9HQtWAN18O7YMTMsdDs/w480-h640/20210718_163643.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next, I bought some lumber and started to measure out my sides to match the height of the existing mirror cabinet, plus the half inch trim on top and bottom.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_dD-wqO5JAU5MrpQMApBP7bJDTSTTmfQdaZwHJ6-pWjHuW8VsBm8yi9zNVkPWWWnqTxf3vhaL2CIIl0s8IZkyzlAWLqT4Zeg26d4km9oIAOxUVzduwoPJWcRnpoZRnoN7EWYp0_qddE/s2048/20210718_162929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf_dD-wqO5JAU5MrpQMApBP7bJDTSTTmfQdaZwHJ6-pWjHuW8VsBm8yi9zNVkPWWWnqTxf3vhaL2CIIl0s8IZkyzlAWLqT4Zeg26d4km9oIAOxUVzduwoPJWcRnpoZRnoN7EWYp0_qddE/w480-h640/20210718_162929.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Then cut them to size.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xx3gIdVHOIQpXj-ixgArateRGMk_VHO-SEv5h37oq1v6ZVB1iKQZv_rg0BN3kaugx2uztv301XZTSw1mNub0vgFZ6Kdrg_xH-tz03rFsPxAOPk_bFTxYRrkMiiFl-3k_GSmVGFWbpWE/s2048/20210718_165743.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xx3gIdVHOIQpXj-ixgArateRGMk_VHO-SEv5h37oq1v6ZVB1iKQZv_rg0BN3kaugx2uztv301XZTSw1mNub0vgFZ6Kdrg_xH-tz03rFsPxAOPk_bFTxYRrkMiiFl-3k_GSmVGFWbpWE/w480-h640/20210718_165743.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Next, I sanded them twice with two different grits to make them nice and smooth.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb61FjHv9iCNZxyGnKvyaZqzBG5zZQV0xKjTUxN7FmqL5xsmKmS1DFOc7OmuW9_9Iqdpv8Sk_Z-dm21VoUyICdVXMXJ9sibDqhgpbxHrMrRSxaOvL3B9JrRha_srz_95YWioXe1ZEoVY/s2048/P_20210724_150721_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNb61FjHv9iCNZxyGnKvyaZqzBG5zZQV0xKjTUxN7FmqL5xsmKmS1DFOc7OmuW9_9Iqdpv8Sk_Z-dm21VoUyICdVXMXJ9sibDqhgpbxHrMrRSxaOvL3B9JrRha_srz_95YWioXe1ZEoVY/w640-h360/P_20210724_150721_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Now with a top and bottom rail, and 4 vertical rails for my frame, I was ready to stain them to match the existing lower cabinet, which I love so much.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DLXVFZHvUqAcjc3QrFF1mRJ8uHVMbOSte1ha0RuRAneyR7c3BY6oR44fCToLohM1kc4ITmrDT7QJFT6eVd_x5bKZkRJw_9tW4Z5R5P38HBmq4fLtilzb2IpswGofssgJbV7NfEJ_6g4/s2048/P_20210724_185442_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8DLXVFZHvUqAcjc3QrFF1mRJ8uHVMbOSte1ha0RuRAneyR7c3BY6oR44fCToLohM1kc4ITmrDT7QJFT6eVd_x5bKZkRJw_9tW4Z5R5P38HBmq4fLtilzb2IpswGofssgJbV7NfEJ_6g4/w360-h640/P_20210724_185442_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The first coat ended up darker and browner than I'd have liked so I had to had to go back and get some cherry to warm and redden it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2KXAdwBRRdILk8KX6LnoV5DJ0wI-9jiapvzUTS8EQHAHAjd7pQcsYUY8XUd2DUxDDw_r3RNW3mXdm5oEFRJP3wABhY7wqEscziNh415FGcK4HJOUkLjfMBQXGv03fDF6no46P6aiCZw/s2048/P_20210725_144343_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY2KXAdwBRRdILk8KX6LnoV5DJ0wI-9jiapvzUTS8EQHAHAjd7pQcsYUY8XUd2DUxDDw_r3RNW3mXdm5oEFRJP3wABhY7wqEscziNh415FGcK4HJOUkLjfMBQXGv03fDF6no46P6aiCZw/w360-h640/P_20210725_144343_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I used my corner clamp to screw and glue my pre-drilled holes and assemble my frame.<p></p></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRDuHNuDjGuJBE-EpZvM04bAJlvkzG7zMIAd-EwnwrQyR3SaqOprO1zzjBDnXJIbCKhC-TWslWfQX8O35UAqOPna977dsk6_Gb8AAIf15YYahR_KtF07fEQnthUbitzJ3FNvOnGAzyWw/s2048/P_20210725_154517_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHRDuHNuDjGuJBE-EpZvM04bAJlvkzG7zMIAd-EwnwrQyR3SaqOprO1zzjBDnXJIbCKhC-TWslWfQX8O35UAqOPna977dsk6_Gb8AAIf15YYahR_KtF07fEQnthUbitzJ3FNvOnGAzyWw/w360-h640/P_20210725_154517_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I took the frame inside, put it up against the mirror for a test fit and to double check the location of the inner rails. This ensures a snug fit around the medicine cabinet. Then I filled all of the holes with wood filler, re-stained them.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqqaboTSf1e22_518GTej_EWs3B6AIn__tAjhtR8w_-fDNlfKaIty15_kIOfx4bNlYG2Bkrby7zrnlOZx0GYof9jX899uxohegkebmjb-c-KEYv0LVOB7SkZaVltzcDipUUt4VXPn18I/s2048/P_20210905_174236_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqqaboTSf1e22_518GTej_EWs3B6AIn__tAjhtR8w_-fDNlfKaIty15_kIOfx4bNlYG2Bkrby7zrnlOZx0GYof9jX899uxohegkebmjb-c-KEYv0LVOB7SkZaVltzcDipUUt4VXPn18I/w360-h640/P_20210905_174236_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I'm not actually going to show you the finished product yet until the tile is complete... but here's a sneak peak of the door pull I put on the mirror to ensure we could still open the medicine cabinet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">See more tomorrow! I promise...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-62651291854008694492021-09-12T22:51:00.001-06:002021-09-15T17:12:03.115-06:00Breaking the BathroomI kept looking at this 55 year old backsplash tile, thinking, "Surely the mortar behind the tile would be old and crumbly by now... right?" I kept looking at it. Then one night 3 weeks later, I tapped it with a hammer. I tapped it, and the corner just popped right off.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhe8DJdcp0TzOrTrgO37CMS_AjiKfZHU6mw7Vwsps_xUM1uKkTZEvfrkeYNhbW4upFR6zOyjuCL4RweKGPTe7cB3X2ETLzgn5q05PF1f5NPCj5qiJFXROapBpLuXEixA0sc_uvtQrzG3g/s2048/P_20210528_101556_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhe8DJdcp0TzOrTrgO37CMS_AjiKfZHU6mw7Vwsps_xUM1uKkTZEvfrkeYNhbW4upFR6zOyjuCL4RweKGPTe7cB3X2ETLzgn5q05PF1f5NPCj5qiJFXROapBpLuXEixA0sc_uvtQrzG3g/w360-h640/P_20210528_101556_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div>I had a box of beautiful 2x8 white Bellavita tile that I purchased over a year earlier, and I just hadn't had the time to get on with it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjfd74xmI5mcCIgDgfWvlPR-TqATOK3AtvRLdhMqhCgi078hcGbxSd5b2uCx7SnhBJiIXPLGSXTxDWUggiGZ_4CAmoxggn1SWZTm9geFXbylSTFEVKbvL9MIlHIFSmKKXgF9YS8FFIfo/s2048/P_20210530_220239_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijjfd74xmI5mcCIgDgfWvlPR-TqATOK3AtvRLdhMqhCgi078hcGbxSd5b2uCx7SnhBJiIXPLGSXTxDWUggiGZ_4CAmoxggn1SWZTm9geFXbylSTFEVKbvL9MIlHIFSmKKXgF9YS8FFIfo/w360-h640/P_20210530_220239_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>So after I put my kid to bed, I started tapping away. Carefully pulling the tile away from the wall. That first tile was so easy. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F1nPPiCNiVjT38qqxjp8zk8rWBxON7Di1b8wOoip9etBn3Lf66so1jt8G7p4MdwHCw66-vQmiGyklElg12QFBp3aLrdnXGEUlg6vkbndAvBU41EBgxSdSDHh72uKTW6T2QcMaYPYguE/s2048/P_20210528_104022_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F1nPPiCNiVjT38qqxjp8zk8rWBxON7Di1b8wOoip9etBn3Lf66so1jt8G7p4MdwHCw66-vQmiGyklElg12QFBp3aLrdnXGEUlg6vkbndAvBU41EBgxSdSDHh72uKTW6T2QcMaYPYguE/w360-h640/P_20210528_104022_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In fact, that whole first row was great to take off!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkIPkpdZdj-4r8Gt8tybeMGR4EyVsVe0nFwmaqfwDV5Qh0DrOBQAL9qSs24QAr4ykaujtakcuq-7f4XB8Y2wXU3M6vj3uR1hvxgV6mYUcJnLxCXomrjS8Scxdc3uE2k3-X5hgOiagr34/s2048/P_20210528_110719_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkIPkpdZdj-4r8Gt8tybeMGR4EyVsVe0nFwmaqfwDV5Qh0DrOBQAL9qSs24QAr4ykaujtakcuq-7f4XB8Y2wXU3M6vj3uR1hvxgV6mYUcJnLxCXomrjS8Scxdc3uE2k3-X5hgOiagr34/w360-h640/P_20210528_110719_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The problem is, by the time I got to the corner, the tiles were no longer easy to remove. How are they this stuck on after 55 years?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhutba9yL0fe-1Jr5cyVdqTffb9JzCPk5fR9wjn2dCK_HLLF9g-RQ28335Eh5yoTe0ThdhSNPtIH4CNVDWyMWddkSB0CcB7MxwJpeFz6-2u_zKoujjcYSlEKWrMN7IaX6rrzcSXWSu7w/s2048/P_20210528_124109_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhutba9yL0fe-1Jr5cyVdqTffb9JzCPk5fR9wjn2dCK_HLLF9g-RQ28335Eh5yoTe0ThdhSNPtIH4CNVDWyMWddkSB0CcB7MxwJpeFz6-2u_zKoujjcYSlEKWrMN7IaX6rrzcSXWSu7w/w360-h640/P_20210528_124109_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It became very slow going after this. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_PRl9e-Cu1nQ8gc-28bPYB4ioAHL2NYpBXeMF7J2KnYPFZLy1AMPD2uD1SalRmTV3t-mgm5gp-LLm7DAghVTBhNBIvBcVeDBGn5I7NDxRSIsc2i3yBLqlvZdTORr27hl373uOiN2ZGs/s2048/P_20210528_155153_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ_PRl9e-Cu1nQ8gc-28bPYB4ioAHL2NYpBXeMF7J2KnYPFZLy1AMPD2uD1SalRmTV3t-mgm5gp-LLm7DAghVTBhNBIvBcVeDBGn5I7NDxRSIsc2i3yBLqlvZdTORr27hl373uOiN2ZGs/w360-h640/P_20210528_155153_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It got to the point where I had to hype myself up and say, "only 20 more tiles left, only 19 more tiles left...". Why? Why did I do this to myself?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVYAZr2Pd_qQm0D8mYIKNFfF58E0b6sxGif342jpLMLD9BDgC54Hv8PKqEAQ9ZwGC1iOEFo1H9QZEwWxLrsxkOgbrEipWPKmFLw-rLB5OQhKPkoERscJI146t5pLBEOec7maR6dn3QfU/s2048/P_20210529_132630_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVYAZr2Pd_qQm0D8mYIKNFfF58E0b6sxGif342jpLMLD9BDgC54Hv8PKqEAQ9ZwGC1iOEFo1H9QZEwWxLrsxkOgbrEipWPKmFLw-rLB5OQhKPkoERscJI146t5pLBEOec7maR6dn3QfU/w360-h640/P_20210529_132630_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I finally got it all off, and set to repairing the wall with a skim coat.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uN-RnfbLa9_j0XJy6HuNspcpOtmz-_6Dn1qAJvg9iZ6oxrSehvIJFR6wdJPa5zvaoC4TB13nibD8g9cTiRXROZofg7I9lPoeTEmW364i-KpO-7btI6DQpep6EmVg3WoX_-EDnV33jfM/s2048/P_20210529_153206_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uN-RnfbLa9_j0XJy6HuNspcpOtmz-_6Dn1qAJvg9iZ6oxrSehvIJFR6wdJPa5zvaoC4TB13nibD8g9cTiRXROZofg7I9lPoeTEmW364i-KpO-7btI6DQpep6EmVg3WoX_-EDnV33jfM/w640-h360/P_20210529_153206_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>After it dried, I sanded it smooth, and opened up my box of tile ready to get going on the tiling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu6O9hD5p4_1P6hrvwOgUZq-QRh5pS5QxLoewB2JLoWDzuYd6lfXLOKLS7-GUgU63sqnWYqcXfu-VpoKak03Tk8Rp7tFWC0NyjHXoQtuj2hyphenhyphenitEltrs8KGL2yLrtmZgYx_-I-3TiGBgU/s2048/P_20210601_090008_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTu6O9hD5p4_1P6hrvwOgUZq-QRh5pS5QxLoewB2JLoWDzuYd6lfXLOKLS7-GUgU63sqnWYqcXfu-VpoKak03Tk8Rp7tFWC0NyjHXoQtuj2hyphenhyphenitEltrs8KGL2yLrtmZgYx_-I-3TiGBgU/s320/P_20210601_090008_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div></div><div>Public Service Announcement: Always open your tile when you pick it up to ensure that all of the boxes are indeed the same colour. Hello full box of charcoal. How did you get in there with my order of white tiles?</div><div><br /></div><div>So after contacting the distributor, I discovered that this tile is discontinued. </div><div>All I could do at that point was figure out what to use instead, and cover the whole thing with plastic until I did.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aTW3_SLAQmahslLhr5LRSASKy7yJGZSREOl46mHS-uGFXHZXfIzS-jynYFs-9G0S7m35pGM-ADAqWEEwzMcjU_JrpOmQR33xObr1zFAmsavwysdg1WEc0eZr49aI_BjPIwtySgbruG0/s2048/P_20210718_160910_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7aTW3_SLAQmahslLhr5LRSASKy7yJGZSREOl46mHS-uGFXHZXfIzS-jynYFs-9G0S7m35pGM-ADAqWEEwzMcjU_JrpOmQR33xObr1zFAmsavwysdg1WEc0eZr49aI_BjPIwtySgbruG0/w360-h640/P_20210718_160910_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>How's that for a cliff-hanger? Stay tuned for the next installment of Breaking the Bathroom, tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-84831440675001658182021-08-04T21:20:00.000-06:002021-08-04T21:20:00.238-06:00Mini Project: Garage Numbers<p>I finally got sick of looking at this sorry excuse for house numbers. It is actually in the back alley, on the garage, so you don't see it from the front of the house, but this is Edmonton, and we have a whole network of back alleys.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVgTRm-cJgNQkoSCBKi5rKTY9ixWKuWJeTcM5KyRN2eBOODyQmNO0zlU4p3lkjD20r0D1duKm4hUWUiYuRaCHmiO5inGk58cuaOBJC8lIp1ymvsIkxfukS6smhJkYfWHiZzQ7yP1WWi80/w360-h640/P_20210803_163324_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">Each time I drive up and park my car in the garage, I am reminded of this eye-sore, but then immediately forget about it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><br /></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEpRz14GRcZ8DaeILM0lvmoCEGfke0zsKMKyNBj_o_8qpZ0FdWCEjLM80j80TrtjvKGFVcArCkUqD4tDkmMEuUAGMmVGa3XtMcBegvO9D_3o09OkC00qTipNhaGQFVEkW-efrB0Uoh7M/s2048/P_20210803_163314_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEpRz14GRcZ8DaeILM0lvmoCEGfke0zsKMKyNBj_o_8qpZ0FdWCEjLM80j80TrtjvKGFVcArCkUqD4tDkmMEuUAGMmVGa3XtMcBegvO9D_3o09OkC00qTipNhaGQFVEkW-efrB0Uoh7M/w360-h640/P_20210803_163314_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Not today, Satan!! I bought some new 4", peel'n'stick, black, metal numbers from Home Depot and brought them home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1B6CNXH9p_VG8geNq2aMbTJRpM7ccx8zC5mrpohvfN2hX2wDbZrNufWTRTFtKipEDjTyvtcAwERh13BoYKzrrFGkBfRKTMbdmtuzcbtRf59h_-MQ2ioXm2WVCLq9GeCunmHsFk3P6R0M/w360-h640/P_20210803_163236_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></div><div><br /></div>Once I removed the screws from the old number plate, I knew I would have to seal the holes, which wouldn't look great. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8veBDm3XSW4dZPh-v464fCbrxQkLtmn8ByXkMAsbtnQwcKNRYV1KT9vwYGryitOuBYGLwn1eZfs9nZ21E_ggfHvUe6aeu3Gugl_1plKVyIrmzpfOA1O5321s5XPul-qpwrK8cpmhS-E/s2048/P_20210803_163907_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS8veBDm3XSW4dZPh-v464fCbrxQkLtmn8ByXkMAsbtnQwcKNRYV1KT9vwYGryitOuBYGLwn1eZfs9nZ21E_ggfHvUe6aeu3Gugl_1plKVyIrmzpfOA1O5321s5XPul-qpwrK8cpmhS-E/w360-h640/P_20210803_163907_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>That is when I got a sneaky, simple idea. I used one of the 1/4" trim lengths that I had laying around, and painted it black.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WNAliqoV1pTTRtNIuKlxHC7QmQLwaJm7-5NjvP-UiNXgE4WOWphqEIcOZra9qERch8JKB4HeNYTGZqiEzbsmfcIb7Tb6ThjEZKoNOEYRLsx7NkafOzOQ1Hrs4sF4-CE_cjjI2GghGiE/s2048/P_20210803_164537_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WNAliqoV1pTTRtNIuKlxHC7QmQLwaJm7-5NjvP-UiNXgE4WOWphqEIcOZra9qERch8JKB4HeNYTGZqiEzbsmfcIb7Tb6ThjEZKoNOEYRLsx7NkafOzOQ1Hrs4sF4-CE_cjjI2GghGiE/w360-h640/P_20210803_164537_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then I caulked the screw holes, and installed the new black trim over it to create a visual anchor for the rest of the numbers. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3qf0pOkJmJsywfxZ1c2z10SAqABGL1oWc-hbt48HJmkE_q3fSJrRW1sqiHMu7c452Qt1M6UlYtLYnI53_kqTH4pHi2vaYkIyGrJOIztAxMXIMm1Y2LT1Cud2Pgz155rJakjMfMjlgaQ/s2048/P_20210804_163906_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3qf0pOkJmJsywfxZ1c2z10SAqABGL1oWc-hbt48HJmkE_q3fSJrRW1sqiHMu7c452Qt1M6UlYtLYnI53_kqTH4pHi2vaYkIyGrJOIztAxMXIMm1Y2LT1Cud2Pgz155rJakjMfMjlgaQ/w640-h360/P_20210804_163906_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Th rest was simple: Wash the surface with mineral spirits; measure off the distance from each side; stick the 1 and 5 first followed by the 2 in the middle. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zbu1wGy7UXDLpWpFMiEASCRJ7ZO44T2Wfcnv6K_1FwVLVSA7J4L2UJi-sEntRdCr789iFM6DjmMivLYjgr93L2ol1EGVQZddWZ61Dj-oZFG8XHDRj-rbzZGQPAPhAAnVe_kwkSFMvPg/s2048/P_20210804_163746_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Zbu1wGy7UXDLpWpFMiEASCRJ7ZO44T2Wfcnv6K_1FwVLVSA7J4L2UJi-sEntRdCr789iFM6DjmMivLYjgr93L2ol1EGVQZddWZ61Dj-oZFG8XHDRj-rbzZGQPAPhAAnVe_kwkSFMvPg/w360-h640/P_20210804_163746_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOY8Eaxbq4L8Lws9pIZLHz4I3Aa1kEQDXs1bw9bZXNhhgfmFM1esMPqAppyCghC73NFGQBMqf-rA4YJhsTqeGUvqb3rESK2p8yy48wIejPQxc2K3bYIR5nDX-hUELBj6skjdWoQWMvpDU/s2048/P_20210804_163815_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOY8Eaxbq4L8Lws9pIZLHz4I3Aa1kEQDXs1bw9bZXNhhgfmFM1esMPqAppyCghC73NFGQBMqf-rA4YJhsTqeGUvqb3rESK2p8yy48wIejPQxc2K3bYIR5nDX-hUELBj6skjdWoQWMvpDU/w360-h640/P_20210804_163815_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj315sj0swk6MDmH4EN-eiJgMlFdKfLqqLDwQf8PXVchrcPyToZ3juCa6hWL1MPHhUNI1PxM5ehzwE4LNj21Q5PyLNgO_RYp0e6t2JFHqV4Z6UEQu8oWQIg2Ga23cVyyRL36jBsBEQuFAM/s2048/P_20210804_163847_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj315sj0swk6MDmH4EN-eiJgMlFdKfLqqLDwQf8PXVchrcPyToZ3juCa6hWL1MPHhUNI1PxM5ehzwE4LNj21Q5PyLNgO_RYp0e6t2JFHqV4Z6UEQu8oWQIg2Ga23cVyyRL36jBsBEQuFAM/w360-h640/P_20210804_163847_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The only downside of upgrading your house numbers is that it makes you side eye everything else... Like that brown trim. I'll get to it soon. Thank you for stopping by!!</div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-79583008516714217742021-06-20T17:03:00.003-06:002021-06-20T17:05:02.613-06:00Sofa Save: DIY Upholstery<p>We acquired this sofa a couple of years ago. It was in good condition and sat in the waiting area of a gymnastics center. And it was almost free!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsciZ6p6p9UeZUyXyfclvnH-iJ24URD4TM23Ol229WJzJGymIHkBK-cHXUIoh79rdzVrCYA_1V6tj1x37Go8Tw7fIAP7PctTixkIhL_NkqAKaPB-RG4cPtk0t2KWuZ4gFqCi-7MHadTcY/s1159/Screenshot_20180731-202338_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsciZ6p6p9UeZUyXyfclvnH-iJ24URD4TM23Ol229WJzJGymIHkBK-cHXUIoh79rdzVrCYA_1V6tj1x37Go8Tw7fIAP7PctTixkIhL_NkqAKaPB-RG4cPtk0t2KWuZ4gFqCi-7MHadTcY/s320/Screenshot_20180731-202338_1.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I got it specifically to reupholster, as it had the simple mid-century lines I was looking for.<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwmXp8vMuA3TUcG_ko7Hhrys7IWHfuLvhu9Q_KgStW9WSj_sP0aWiPqpMX1e5a5wLGEvmnFO0qCWqyRgrx1PhSb-XVOfOdiFo_QHkwaQVz9T8cF-rEdlsxEi9ayzhwhlGznNHT_8rcfI/s1080/Screenshot_20180731-202338_1_1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="584" data-original-width="1080" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwmXp8vMuA3TUcG_ko7Hhrys7IWHfuLvhu9Q_KgStW9WSj_sP0aWiPqpMX1e5a5wLGEvmnFO0qCWqyRgrx1PhSb-XVOfOdiFo_QHkwaQVz9T8cF-rEdlsxEi9ayzhwhlGznNHT_8rcfI/w640-h346/Screenshot_20180731-202338_1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">BEFORE</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnAnWGrXwdG9lBN180zWb7LUIbydlMisQLAI7uJV0AhaqfwWVOZ3N9GtOjbiMjiiSqwrUXruHSLKXWQ_HuMLBBJqC0x8wGqSHpxlJHBRA5IJkE_GzuWjROB0_KXruFtDCjpRGbfU75bY/s2048/P_20210620_143521_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHnAnWGrXwdG9lBN180zWb7LUIbydlMisQLAI7uJV0AhaqfwWVOZ3N9GtOjbiMjiiSqwrUXruHSLKXWQ_HuMLBBJqC0x8wGqSHpxlJHBRA5IJkE_GzuWjROB0_KXruFtDCjpRGbfU75bY/w640-h360/P_20210620_143521_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="640" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">AFTER</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the meantime, we put it in the TV room. It was so saggy that it gave me back pain to sit on it for too long. Once I was finally ready to reupholster it, the first thing I did was take off the bottom and check that the structure and springs were sound.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPAQ6DZJaToT6KEVm4d4q3hxN8Cg2Mkx1VW_Ihn09DXDN888EYj-Czi5Usnf4jMMpWFuFs4u1iu0dTLteSpY3gCZIkxlMM3WyoC8M2WxSIxOAL4Jsw1BUjjvphycHYl5N9b0NdPH11R8/s2048/P_20210415_134253_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgPAQ6DZJaToT6KEVm4d4q3hxN8Cg2Mkx1VW_Ihn09DXDN888EYj-Czi5Usnf4jMMpWFuFs4u1iu0dTLteSpY3gCZIkxlMM3WyoC8M2WxSIxOAL4Jsw1BUjjvphycHYl5N9b0NdPH11R8/w360-h640/P_20210415_134253_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I was surprised to find that everything was a-okay!! The cat began his intense supervision of the whole process. Good frame means that sagging comes from the cushions, which is actually a much easier fix.</div><div><br /></div><div>Tools/supplies:</div><div>-butter knife (for staple removal)</div><div>-pliers (for staple removal)</div><div>-staple gun</div><div>-3/8" staples</div><div>-fabric scissors</div><div>-upholstery machine needle</div><div>-zipper foot</div><div>-new upholstery fabric (about $250 CAD)</div><div>-matching upholstery thread</div><div>-zipper (I reused/repurposed mine)</div><div>-new foam cushions (about $275 CAD from Eversoft)</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOULXtLY8DBYHMrCYVMSEtvWLI-AqqkhPebsJplkfzfMfpj7zn3I9eva2uCZjD_m-9mf9_2-z8n_r9Q8yPEDi1Rhn3i9G0-cXbzS5kAr0_EL81YVBfO2J6y_bIUwzyNANYT0KkDpS42s/s2048/P_20210415_132938_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMOULXtLY8DBYHMrCYVMSEtvWLI-AqqkhPebsJplkfzfMfpj7zn3I9eva2uCZjD_m-9mf9_2-z8n_r9Q8yPEDi1Rhn3i9G0-cXbzS5kAr0_EL81YVBfO2J6y_bIUwzyNANYT0KkDpS42s/w360-h640/P_20210415_132938_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div> <div>I removed the dust ruffle for a much sleeker look.<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8XFusFFQRhzg_MZIXBEu619z9PYf1KXiPQ52IIino9so-lVSXhEsAlz1kOlxIQJvI-3XLHtAVY778fKm5r1lAhcMPO5fOFcm7pxX1DvChNYAsvho3MPyB79goY4i3RUBFZFobCl7epY/s2048/P_20210415_211718_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv8XFusFFQRhzg_MZIXBEu619z9PYf1KXiPQ52IIino9so-lVSXhEsAlz1kOlxIQJvI-3XLHtAVY778fKm5r1lAhcMPO5fOFcm7pxX1DvChNYAsvho3MPyB79goY4i3RUBFZFobCl7epY/w360-h640/P_20210415_211718_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Then I removed the back panel and put it aside to use as a template for the new back panel. I also reserved the two side metal tack strips for reuse later.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFreaKuqEmycAtovmqctiV84XnusBujMqXnzKUY7xXcCxgV_JhukRjbHAI9swOYhWE8OYp-RH9VX2MpwrZ-gT1TYxv6IBrCIu4nHJD3ETZ1BbBuAFlScD0soJ_vuzj1nMUfWuZy2DPxH0/s2048/P_20210418_213515_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFreaKuqEmycAtovmqctiV84XnusBujMqXnzKUY7xXcCxgV_JhukRjbHAI9swOYhWE8OYp-RH9VX2MpwrZ-gT1TYxv6IBrCIu4nHJD3ETZ1BbBuAFlScD0soJ_vuzj1nMUfWuZy2DPxH0/w640-h360/P_20210418_213515_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The back has some curves at each corner, so that portion was adhered with special tack strips. I removed them, and put them aside as well.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkks7_fqUfGtnuEMIQaL5M0LBXwp422KJZrnU2-fTSo3SKw4yO0SOExCgY0J-dl2jqodebLV6hArxwQscJkRivN4Acorf6W-glQkX0sEDd5J8lyqqlQcTKJzirBfHPwVUd5UanhgwVsA/s2048/P_20210418_223648_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGkks7_fqUfGtnuEMIQaL5M0LBXwp422KJZrnU2-fTSo3SKw4yO0SOExCgY0J-dl2jqodebLV6hArxwQscJkRivN4Acorf6W-glQkX0sEDd5J8lyqqlQcTKJzirBfHPwVUd5UanhgwVsA/w360-h640/P_20210418_223648_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>With the back panel off, I began using scissors to remove the piping from the arms.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyglqz8iZzouv11lvZbY-w7wH2DJxqDZSgmZSml3i7VvMe38jQhMyBqOtOyjrwRJuu49nb_hIvDNZ6CxURP3pk99ZFX4CVg5jYme-jOtNryy53Y0akF_sMk3-UkCOJ2TiFnM4tJaluJGU/s2048/P_20210419_195538_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyglqz8iZzouv11lvZbY-w7wH2DJxqDZSgmZSml3i7VvMe38jQhMyBqOtOyjrwRJuu49nb_hIvDNZ6CxURP3pk99ZFX4CVg5jYme-jOtNryy53Y0akF_sMk3-UkCOJ2TiFnM4tJaluJGU/w360-h640/P_20210419_195538_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>I draped my new fabric over the front of the sofa. Starting at the front bottom, I began stapling the new fabric in place.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgComleGC94v2q3ll4z61y0rv6nGwMgVpTWVEYiZXpyi1FHJ5eEYn0_nD-9wuF2e-lkmzchoz6GHckMw1jYp8QlbWvHo6QblLIwEsgu1Jnlka3DDpXIiObYsh3vBdBntFEoy4IUT1eaAJc/s2048/P_20210419_224654_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgComleGC94v2q3ll4z61y0rv6nGwMgVpTWVEYiZXpyi1FHJ5eEYn0_nD-9wuF2e-lkmzchoz6GHckMw1jYp8QlbWvHo6QblLIwEsgu1Jnlka3DDpXIiObYsh3vBdBntFEoy4IUT1eaAJc/w640-h360/P_20210419_224654_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I continued by pulling the fabric through the space between the seat and the back, pulling it tight and stapling it at the back. The same applies for the seat back. The new fabric was stapled at the back and then pushed through the space and also stapled. </div><div><br /></div><div>I forgot to take a photos of the arms, but they are a simple two piece, that I pinned to form the arm. Once I had my shape perfect, I sewed it, then turned it right-side in and put it on the opposite arm. The bottoms are then pushed down into the crevices and stapled within.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0kvXlqoQkro_s0RdhjlEOXoKwgKCDD7k3_yvmTfe76j4w1wZOuyfFbC6QHRrQ7H1gik7tP_35RKlpv_AF0aXJtQ-6RytVwb78UJ9Tkd0VybI6B6B-vLhvHhhbmeNL7C2NRtru6CK8Bc/s2048/P_20210419_224719_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE0kvXlqoQkro_s0RdhjlEOXoKwgKCDD7k3_yvmTfe76j4w1wZOuyfFbC6QHRrQ7H1gik7tP_35RKlpv_AF0aXJtQ-6RytVwb78UJ9Tkd0VybI6B6B-vLhvHhhbmeNL7C2NRtru6CK8Bc/w360-h640/P_20210419_224719_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>The cat seemed to enjoy the new fabric, even without the cushion on it. The final step is to cover all of the exposed staples with the back panel. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgH1J8y-cbib4jsNvJNxkKu10nsrYWXhE0QSCIdiGM4dWKiLcoim5FuEu7iRwmOe6sQlJiTcnpgW3jDA5paroCKdsg4rC_9f4as81wFZLV6rtLAgbnkXRVizBehyphenhyphenIVaO8RM8yKn0uIiI/s2048/P_20210419_231125_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgH1J8y-cbib4jsNvJNxkKu10nsrYWXhE0QSCIdiGM4dWKiLcoim5FuEu7iRwmOe6sQlJiTcnpgW3jDA5paroCKdsg4rC_9f4as81wFZLV6rtLAgbnkXRVizBehyphenhyphenIVaO8RM8yKn0uIiI/w640-h360/P_20210419_231125_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The original cardboard tackstrip was basically disintegrating, so instead, I used old business cards as my tack strip. See! They come in handy for something! Once the fabric with tack strip is in place, you pull it down over the back, and you've created a clean line at the top of your panel.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLBJvEoMDLN2S4tKf0u0_CPSvbASDO-lAcQJjhSieDX4i8CufF-OdCC1qNsOjw4DYXVWIAjjoMG2mnjnJLtNyc78pdARXeb4q5SQ6TW12WNRXq7Q0EZGSd2ntbna1HiqFg-eJvV154GU/s2048/P_20210419_232702_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLBJvEoMDLN2S4tKf0u0_CPSvbASDO-lAcQJjhSieDX4i8CufF-OdCC1qNsOjw4DYXVWIAjjoMG2mnjnJLtNyc78pdARXeb4q5SQ6TW12WNRXq7Q0EZGSd2ntbna1HiqFg-eJvV154GU/w640-h360/P_20210419_232702_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>The metal tack strips that were reserved during the removal, are then put on each side and tapped in with a rubber mallet. Then the bottom is pulled tight and stapled underneath.</div><div><br /></div><div>I put the reserved bottom (crumb catcher) back on the sofa bottom, screwed the legs back on, and flipped it right side up.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkremou1qI3XLbMQF0qR4hz63o-2Efb2etAqttM-hcXaR09bCTZq8rUUmHM1hjxQ5p-AR5Vq3RTa3JI0fnqetShQ77lAeuKuDTCsLB9nU9UxU59a6LylKnWc67hosRnrbpLO1RJcXCYW4/s2048/P_20210430_085423_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkremou1qI3XLbMQF0qR4hz63o-2Efb2etAqttM-hcXaR09bCTZq8rUUmHM1hjxQ5p-AR5Vq3RTa3JI0fnqetShQ77lAeuKuDTCsLB9nU9UxU59a6LylKnWc67hosRnrbpLO1RJcXCYW4/w360-h640/P_20210430_085423_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>With the frame now fully upholstered, I turned my attention to the new cushions. We went with a new medium-firm 6" cushion. As you can see, it is much thicker than the original 4" cushions. When ordering new cushions, measure you existing cushion from seam to seam, then add an inch to it. This will give you the nice curve to your cushions. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wVLtZIsUkap5JVOVNxxeqyCpBd2cQmJNvBW9WlWbk5LloVD7JPbTAd5dJ-iUzfv-U9IYDprvC0SlbPFjOfWdGiZaNe2EmwmbR6o3-EKbKHkvjd7qpotx4ukbrg4wiDFsKSKbyfFB_qU/s2048/P_20210429_142936_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wVLtZIsUkap5JVOVNxxeqyCpBd2cQmJNvBW9WlWbk5LloVD7JPbTAd5dJ-iUzfv-U9IYDprvC0SlbPFjOfWdGiZaNe2EmwmbR6o3-EKbKHkvjd7qpotx4ukbrg4wiDFsKSKbyfFB_qU/w360-h640/P_20210429_142936_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>I created the new cushion covers by pinning the top, bottom and side pieces to one another, and I reused the zipper from each existing cushion in the new cushions.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQXjOQOPszBiJAnIYSodJZuxmE_WZFkivOFnTomtYQNzofsHeKwlHedhjlsIW5ny9vBnc8WRFTfJ0HBvK3ffncxoGW4sYFcry3Ohl1NsSo3tTyeBPG4KXKv-dZXI5P5EGj6VqJLmqf78/s2048/P_20210429_132608_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOQXjOQOPszBiJAnIYSodJZuxmE_WZFkivOFnTomtYQNzofsHeKwlHedhjlsIW5ny9vBnc8WRFTfJ0HBvK3ffncxoGW4sYFcry3Ohl1NsSo3tTyeBPG4KXKv-dZXI5P5EGj6VqJLmqf78/w640-h360/P_20210429_132608_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>With the old seat cushions no longer being used, I cut them down, and used them for the new back cushions, taking them from 3" to 4" back cushions. Same process as the seat cushions.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fy6yVgXBdA_Ac_e5HaEHLJQ8Zubxrc8Ok4WKYSZJRyaEe-px3ClQ0YPeJ4KK_R1E3vDL5KaJLajZOHzXaby5w5LkzQhF-yKUxlyt8zraQPhl8HFU5DDCeQl2DK_BDOYU6ryDqFUUcNg/s2048/P_20210427_205752_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fy6yVgXBdA_Ac_e5HaEHLJQ8Zubxrc8Ok4WKYSZJRyaEe-px3ClQ0YPeJ4KK_R1E3vDL5KaJLajZOHzXaby5w5LkzQhF-yKUxlyt8zraQPhl8HFU5DDCeQl2DK_BDOYU6ryDqFUUcNg/s320/P_20210427_205752_vHDR_Auto.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EiPxhCpvDuRoue_WThwr2lp-ewiXRdkg7HU3-s0u61-Em2-0Yuvx_pkEySL8midXRzIvBk9Lk5y_VMJGPNpR8ZgzBmxjWIDzSak9s5be_XQWv2ur0JQYUp_Z234gO0AOKfBwyp7DsLQ/s2048/P_20210427_194032_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4EiPxhCpvDuRoue_WThwr2lp-ewiXRdkg7HU3-s0u61-Em2-0Yuvx_pkEySL8midXRzIvBk9Lk5y_VMJGPNpR8ZgzBmxjWIDzSak9s5be_XQWv2ur0JQYUp_Z234gO0AOKfBwyp7DsLQ/s320/P_20210427_194032_vHDR_Auto.jpg" /></a></div></div><br />Next, I turned my attention to bolsters. I cut them out to fit some old orange ones I had, sewed them, turned them inside out and stuffed them.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU_HdtW8mXsYUKS5bZKNsGYKAhGPzyYezDDDqXVJOAdZ3YcwWwMihkVVHYXxwDruDhQeGbQv1NHoqMYsEgoTXynHWbVlgzjfAho5KKGm52qqzcczn8wC47pWPJ2Wz_64D6-iB7aiMW78/s2048/P_20210427_205726_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU_HdtW8mXsYUKS5bZKNsGYKAhGPzyYezDDDqXVJOAdZ3YcwWwMihkVVHYXxwDruDhQeGbQv1NHoqMYsEgoTXynHWbVlgzjfAho5KKGm52qqzcczn8wC47pWPJ2Wz_64D6-iB7aiMW78/w360-h640/P_20210427_205726_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>A quick hidden stitch to finish those up, and I tossed them on the new sofa! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxh7XjB5qRfIS9qcOzNlyLW_L1FaWQAoZII-p_Clf3OREbWiSdcJ5ylzksQHT8QyAXOaiEhC1sL-UY4QD6WAZGeI0Cp85O-MLA7gZqqq8-puOWWUoH_8VZGKFDn8RJoEBCTeKR-BpOR4w/s2048/P_20210620_144206_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxh7XjB5qRfIS9qcOzNlyLW_L1FaWQAoZII-p_Clf3OREbWiSdcJ5ylzksQHT8QyAXOaiEhC1sL-UY4QD6WAZGeI0Cp85O-MLA7gZqqq8-puOWWUoH_8VZGKFDn8RJoEBCTeKR-BpOR4w/w640-h360/P_20210620_144206_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><div>The final step is making sure that some cat deterrent in the form of a sticky clear panel I got off of Amazon, and ensuring a new cat scratch tree is nearby. Check and check.</div><div><br /></div><div>I shouldn't say "final" as I do still want to add tufting buttons to the back cushions, but that will have to wait for now. Stay tuned!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxA2pdLiH_ki3MGeKal0qxW-RZjElzD8EFEzYnc2jwqTLAfnQlYPX5xGim-K_tznvKOB2LZlQ9fmrdVwUFBzjGjiYzjOBptckejbRZQXVF9a5kJ2qfQvFCg07b1-maDB3hgnChBEHSf8/s2048/P_20210620_143848_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxA2pdLiH_ki3MGeKal0qxW-RZjElzD8EFEzYnc2jwqTLAfnQlYPX5xGim-K_tznvKOB2LZlQ9fmrdVwUFBzjGjiYzjOBptckejbRZQXVF9a5kJ2qfQvFCg07b1-maDB3hgnChBEHSf8/w360-h640/P_20210620_143848_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>The cat approves.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexAshc1V_bzxyRBhNEWU4gn-O_exUcAaQkxAsnoHClNYdi9PAXEf8faGPenkG5Muz5U3gZiqRlvRGBudF56qBNH_ucV2HzPFD-42_lhroC3iua4zvDCPnp8z5CDc6DK4UO07iY7NFAys/s2048/P_20210620_144119_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-41339095092839141732021-06-06T21:57:00.000-06:002021-06-07T10:09:22.342-06:00Shower Room Makeover: Sad to Superb - Continued<p>Hey, remember that time I <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2018/03/shower-room-makeover-sad-to-superb.html">made over the shower room</a>?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfg948AenOhyIJ13QoLLJpgSMp0LkrmDXl57_7abGVSUGRPxAtr-oBRJ5VmZjNlIrmQxiB7SRcP-RWxSKSvq1NNljtVK4EW0x8Tf02Swy-cwYpZZ9itILRNbYG44r9R4G5mcthCFICdA/s1600/P_20180316_144620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQfg948AenOhyIJ13QoLLJpgSMp0LkrmDXl57_7abGVSUGRPxAtr-oBRJ5VmZjNlIrmQxiB7SRcP-RWxSKSvq1NNljtVK4EW0x8Tf02Swy-cwYpZZ9itILRNbYG44r9R4G5mcthCFICdA/s320/P_20180316_144620.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYWBF9W7nU62UkAcUfYFBxWwdUwiCoLYCxyusymqRLBCqcwxQ9haQ8R2k4kP6-IHcK3DQND5qsrAToynXbmXAZ1d35unTVYbNBp62urmaSLbhXBp7BrIGSFhm4NrYpgM9c87ZLqs7JM4/s1600/P_20180325_152624-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUYWBF9W7nU62UkAcUfYFBxWwdUwiCoLYCxyusymqRLBCqcwxQ9haQ8R2k4kP6-IHcK3DQND5qsrAToynXbmXAZ1d35unTVYbNBp62urmaSLbhXBp7BrIGSFhm4NrYpgM9c87ZLqs7JM4/s320/P_20180325_152624-01.jpeg" /></a></div></div><p>Well, I guess I wasn't satisfied, because here we are 3 years later, and I'm doing a thing.</p><p>Ugh, okay so here's what happened.</p><p>I was going to replace the drain in the sink. That's all I was going to do. Honestly! But, as I am pulling the drain out, it broke in half right in my hands. It was so much worse than I thought it was. Obviously, I then started to wonder what condition the bottom of the fiberglass sink was in. It was in perfect condition! Well, if you consider the fiberglass rotting where the overflow channel is, as perfect condition. I set off to the Restore (Habitat for Humanity) and it came through! There was a perfectly nice vanity of the correct size, WITH a new faucet on it. Cost me $75 bucks.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEIM6Jkt3gdAIVAPv_4Z1X0mnJsiGQHJucdcmJ86aMT-YkZf3cEx53h6wmI50YoLCTTWAmtq0-QPhpUtbsgXeHAE3rvQcYPhaeIDKkxEhMRZPBp7Tu6N5gn50IVu92euEXdto37MPifk/s2048/P_20210605_153907_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimEIM6Jkt3gdAIVAPv_4Z1X0mnJsiGQHJucdcmJ86aMT-YkZf3cEx53h6wmI50YoLCTTWAmtq0-QPhpUtbsgXeHAE3rvQcYPhaeIDKkxEhMRZPBp7Tu6N5gn50IVu92euEXdto37MPifk/w360-h640/P_20210605_153907_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>I set to changing the shut off valves, one which never really shuts off anything, so that is super helpful. But that sucker was hella on there. I had the hand torch on the solder and I was wiggling with the pliers, but no joy. Turns out that particular shut off valve has another nut to remove only the shut-off knob, so I was able to just replace that. Then I replaced the drain, p-trap and wall pipe. So basically, Almost everything under the sink is new. Yay! I guess.</p><p>Next, I She-Hulked the old vanity right out of there. There were some interesting wads of painter's tape stuck in the side then covered up with caulk. Cool.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusthqbPTtI2UEIxQdPvA6a5HxihqmolUMcrE1Xcg0nPraRlDkHIwHHtbhSVQUIZVIFYvqe6KCfWaClyhLwek4rI_GH54HAjrVxLSZViKw4sspFjeEL2-nzwQGBqy3k21ICsIwgvd6W2I/s2048/P_20210603_121952_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgusthqbPTtI2UEIxQdPvA6a5HxihqmolUMcrE1Xcg0nPraRlDkHIwHHtbhSVQUIZVIFYvqe6KCfWaClyhLwek4rI_GH54HAjrVxLSZViKw4sspFjeEL2-nzwQGBqy3k21ICsIwgvd6W2I/w360-h640/P_20210603_121952_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBuMuzBUwNWbXD7Zkoq0KXD_-0BVQxN9T_1ZrxTrn_0123apFYdlOAjVqnZp4AULJjvMZhYkRSEdtDEKLMbvFMIKhdprbHXMypYFbM8o9etXSVZHDCzxZ-We5l0D5cuPpaZVWR8_y3eg/s2048/P_20210603_154504_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbBuMuzBUwNWbXD7Zkoq0KXD_-0BVQxN9T_1ZrxTrn_0123apFYdlOAjVqnZp4AULJjvMZhYkRSEdtDEKLMbvFMIKhdprbHXMypYFbM8o9etXSVZHDCzxZ-We5l0D5cuPpaZVWR8_y3eg/s320/P_20210603_154504_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I patched the wall, sanded, then repainted, then installed the vanity. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Zb7j1bhrNoHP-U-CYUxG-Wt5LY0055bDzVCR_izdQFI0IizXPCYdX7nURLfLB15-9L-K9PGmbM-dEhgTJS_v1CVmmsYrsosrvmijcVvPh-yMFxpTbuDHF57QFRWZRBcl9vsre5Qm-x4/s2048/P_20210603_154419_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Zb7j1bhrNoHP-U-CYUxG-Wt5LY0055bDzVCR_izdQFI0IizXPCYdX7nURLfLB15-9L-K9PGmbM-dEhgTJS_v1CVmmsYrsosrvmijcVvPh-yMFxpTbuDHF57QFRWZRBcl9vsre5Qm-x4/w360-h640/P_20210603_154419_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p></p><p>Once it was in, its plain whiteness was clean, but boring.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirQQF_l55pk2R_lfmJKYi5Gc9vFyGvE0tOi14pZJpt7gCcF_om7BDBcwl0fT6_28TWh8j2Ny0gQLFuooPUEjxVogoBlNMOfIE5qETQ7xcRq3wM5-fspl9h1L7_FMuCnYC-60Iv6mXoIQ/s2048/P_20210604_165236_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhirQQF_l55pk2R_lfmJKYi5Gc9vFyGvE0tOi14pZJpt7gCcF_om7BDBcwl0fT6_28TWh8j2Ny0gQLFuooPUEjxVogoBlNMOfIE5qETQ7xcRq3wM5-fspl9h1L7_FMuCnYC-60Iv6mXoIQ/w360-h640/P_20210604_165236_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>To fix this and add texture, I bought some grass cloth.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJBYdmj6mmOZNGn7bFO4uXKjlgVBmPkcTsMIcP7Wjns4ay8nxLTFpEIa9RxQtrkp7bdg8KDaI7JYC0pBlqFEmSYkV6CbByVGP_eY-zyWcKJYevDgqJDHxK7inkhJvbriYxCQqSSCkGJL0/s2048/P_20210605_142946_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ihRRqdMUVxNAd6V4FW6xDMvJT9EOThZu0pdKVz-Sg6NFex1Lq69kHjy-SOmElpWkWjDqLolb5dOOCRSJEUllHw6w2prkVhSeyXtlSPnkG9J0WVuFJkHtV01d38eK4FviR6ITJ6UnSh0/s2048/P_20210521_144531_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ihRRqdMUVxNAd6V4FW6xDMvJT9EOThZu0pdKVz-Sg6NFex1Lq69kHjy-SOmElpWkWjDqLolb5dOOCRSJEUllHw6w2prkVhSeyXtlSPnkG9J0WVuFJkHtV01d38eK4FviR6ITJ6UnSh0/w360-h640/P_20210521_144531_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Obviously the first thing I did was employ slave labour.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2awj4xpTEZnYqPBROvjDuh6xNLPQX6lS2AxN5SZYyScvjZfYSF_AJ7cWvx3DXSlOu6ELIIr1lz8RRFkD77bovzrcONPue4DuWGEWNtH1Zg4_I7I7_xi9_X75_7CPvBgyeR97tJhoqpXk/s2048/P_20210521_154247_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2awj4xpTEZnYqPBROvjDuh6xNLPQX6lS2AxN5SZYyScvjZfYSF_AJ7cWvx3DXSlOu6ELIIr1lz8RRFkD77bovzrcONPue4DuWGEWNtH1Zg4_I7I7_xi9_X75_7CPvBgyeR97tJhoqpXk/w360-h640/P_20210521_154247_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once we finished sanding, we cleaned it really well, ensuring all the sand was off of it. Much to my surprise, the center of the table and the sides were not the same wood species. Cool. Cool, cool, cool, cooooo, coooo....</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdTXg-OgOX_UgbBHua6T93NxqM8Z6EAl_8FxYOpPHu7lzmBGauQqsEiKruLEFHk9TBX_VH4_cYipnGPt-ABEewpqlu6jIUc4aUIo6MuSE7DuvUFkBoi_Xlf3BZWcd8SZHPWMuzYADzvE/s2048/P_20210521_160922_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEdTXg-OgOX_UgbBHua6T93NxqM8Z6EAl_8FxYOpPHu7lzmBGauQqsEiKruLEFHk9TBX_VH4_cYipnGPt-ABEewpqlu6jIUc4aUIo6MuSE7DuvUFkBoi_Xlf3BZWcd8SZHPWMuzYADzvE/w360-h640/P_20210521_160922_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As you know from other posts, my favourite product is tung oil. </div><div>I always find the instructions weird, however. Leave on 5-10 minutes and then wipe off. However, if I leave it that long, it always gums up. So, instead I apply liberally, over entire surface, and by the time I get from one end to the other (2 minutes?), I start at the beginning and remove it. This always works best for me. If you use a different product and have different results, let me know.</div><div><br /></div><div>Additional notes:</div><div>-Before I started, I sanded a small section on the bottom of the table to see what the actual wood colour was, and used tung oil on that spot. Once I saw the colour, I decided to go ahead with tung oil.</div><div>-I re-sanded after the first coat of tung oil with 320 grit sandpaper.</div><div>-I then added two more coats.</div><div>-There are 24 hours between each coat.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HCQRhhgaxqgstttZHXLiar8eKtnyhh02ht-K-Q_W0YWQWOtW1YPlb51oj9JBLNgcbN9JxNrn52tQKbqcZiiQSoBgSi8CdrgW1sLAJyKL456om4vIT796Tp-_uK5veE09twk55aRwS_s/s499/tungoil.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="338" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7HCQRhhgaxqgstttZHXLiar8eKtnyhh02ht-K-Q_W0YWQWOtW1YPlb51oj9JBLNgcbN9JxNrn52tQKbqcZiiQSoBgSi8CdrgW1sLAJyKL456om4vIT796Tp-_uK5veE09twk55aRwS_s/w271-h400/tungoil.webp" width="271" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>With only one coat, the natural beauty of the wood is obvious. The two-tone wood is a different look than before, but I like it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GgqlNauwVsVvHMfD4j886iAlZwzsrrV085ktXB8aikAoX9dZzueWNA5wl7qAAq2jNgb6SajHT0mDPtMUjYDn0zcfb7TRBjDPjHA_j_-RW1ICFBawRYebaa-s0HFICVeVG-Q61B2ykzA/s2048/P_20210525_113221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9GgqlNauwVsVvHMfD4j886iAlZwzsrrV085ktXB8aikAoX9dZzueWNA5wl7qAAq2jNgb6SajHT0mDPtMUjYDn0zcfb7TRBjDPjHA_j_-RW1ICFBawRYebaa-s0HFICVeVG-Q61B2ykzA/w360-h640/P_20210525_113221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>After a second coat, the cat is in agreement that this is a good look.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz9w-4GL9VWof4RV6A9BW4nWVqZ7k0RVTT_1JBNnLaDudNcYymRYn0K2dNAxrPTj-DPwZoJCviHRXFncLKMZ491L2q_nA2SaRCwNGTeYAJxoM-wIPIJZDk9rHSrK02-XfNzHJ-8Pme9E/s2048/P_20210530_194008_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzz9w-4GL9VWof4RV6A9BW4nWVqZ7k0RVTT_1JBNnLaDudNcYymRYn0K2dNAxrPTj-DPwZoJCviHRXFncLKMZ491L2q_nA2SaRCwNGTeYAJxoM-wIPIJZDk9rHSrK02-XfNzHJ-8Pme9E/w640-h360/P_20210530_194008_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have more things to finish in the living room, but this is one item off the list!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh1r-SCX-gdNC5_7s5W-tXku9mkyCOAGlPG7OR6fZBcqAK3dkV08CNwfh4LfXWNTsXaSFK6zcD0VJ3d-0G7keeEq_7GD6Hb_g0MLu0UzJTfsFMlbp4t5z3Lcvg3sFxCNEtq9JAVZdSXg/s2048/P_20210528_102405_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnh1r-SCX-gdNC5_7s5W-tXku9mkyCOAGlPG7OR6fZBcqAK3dkV08CNwfh4LfXWNTsXaSFK6zcD0VJ3d-0G7keeEq_7GD6Hb_g0MLu0UzJTfsFMlbp4t5z3Lcvg3sFxCNEtq9JAVZdSXg/w360-h640/P_20210528_102405_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The luster/sheen of tung oil is so naturally beautiful. This is why I love this product.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz2HkQk0dTnWany7tsmMABODyu0Oi6AnttKgyN47pIOUEow2dJd65_qsNpz6IPXHciT-UNXHGEssUVPpbNX5pmFEMQqhTbyx1CQ9duUPd646jpCUfU8qwRV5ie2fw6qfE7-wSzfAXNgM/s2048/P_20210528_102433_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivz2HkQk0dTnWany7tsmMABODyu0Oi6AnttKgyN47pIOUEow2dJd65_qsNpz6IPXHciT-UNXHGEssUVPpbNX5pmFEMQqhTbyx1CQ9duUPd646jpCUfU8qwRV5ie2fw6qfE7-wSzfAXNgM/w360-h640/P_20210528_102433_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>A quick styling of the table includes:</div><div>-a cork trivet with a plant on it</div><div>-a wood puzzle</div><div>-some books including: Vancouver Interiors (I'm originally from BC, though not Vancouver); Borough Market in London (where I worked for a couple of years); and a book on the Arts & Crafts movement in design.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwE6v-eZ1uT6lL0-w3SHed_5jra7qbjIqQO89IpW4C2bzfGiboB0eMNxoEc4yMlrk9ztDIdleywgoh-pF5j9KmJ0nCkhpm_V9vdvFtBQwXo5KxCprx4Rud0hB6F0dc3qRdYTrkb7Af90/s2048/P_20210602_121716_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFwE6v-eZ1uT6lL0-w3SHed_5jra7qbjIqQO89IpW4C2bzfGiboB0eMNxoEc4yMlrk9ztDIdleywgoh-pF5j9KmJ0nCkhpm_V9vdvFtBQwXo5KxCprx4Rud0hB6F0dc3qRdYTrkb7Af90/w640-h360/P_20210602_121716_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Here's a final before and after.</div><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUWIjUCkzl92Yk-B2cHTpi-1h3Zt8xgMKL9Dpy4-vdssVrxNtNf5Bhgxo8WAXLiTcwBnZ_-s5D2-aobGyKvkY1x-Qm8REWHXltx6UQCAEJXcJkNJNFEKwhftbaZNQIYrVtVcMgDszgzY/s2048/P_20210521_144531_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUWIjUCkzl92Yk-B2cHTpi-1h3Zt8xgMKL9Dpy4-vdssVrxNtNf5Bhgxo8WAXLiTcwBnZ_-s5D2-aobGyKvkY1x-Qm8REWHXltx6UQCAEJXcJkNJNFEKwhftbaZNQIYrVtVcMgDszgzY/s320/P_20210521_144531_vHDR_Auto.jpg" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrIJi3sICDHKhA7gSK5E7Vd1-XURgyi8eaXYUDsAqoFd7EG_ZcOsyR1pTekkuiCEiJjNgiodgBnxuZMwVGBfJ7xyN5j1pk6c9tdzXLPEgy9SNKMmvO_GbbycbBwGrZMH4Rq6zBzMq-Wo/s2048/P_20210525_113221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJrIJi3sICDHKhA7gSK5E7Vd1-XURgyi8eaXYUDsAqoFd7EG_ZcOsyR1pTekkuiCEiJjNgiodgBnxuZMwVGBfJ7xyN5j1pk6c9tdzXLPEgy9SNKMmvO_GbbycbBwGrZMH4Rq6zBzMq-Wo/s320/P_20210525_113221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-77190634954333150942021-05-25T18:20:00.000-06:002021-05-25T18:20:47.472-06:00Mini Project: Threshold Beautification<p>We needed to replace the rubber gasket on our threshold. This past winter it was obvious that a draft had developed from under the door. </p><p>It is a super simple task: Purchase new aluminum threshold, cut it to length, and install it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqt5Rz0ZEObg3U3wwdkPXA3me9B2p_5XGiDwqk484_0RIGtddOUnQBQ3DkKCvxJ9Osxv1ntytppc25vG6gIrT2JEHA1FRI7o0PXQPS8xtzYOZHOAjwdJy-xl9txMxb6Vlym977NSkg60/s2048/P_20210513_113116_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDqt5Rz0ZEObg3U3wwdkPXA3me9B2p_5XGiDwqk484_0RIGtddOUnQBQ3DkKCvxJ9Osxv1ntytppc25vG6gIrT2JEHA1FRI7o0PXQPS8xtzYOZHOAjwdJy-xl9txMxb6Vlym977NSkg60/w640-h360/P_20210513_113116_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Once I got the old threshold off, however, I couldn't ignore how much it needed a new paint job.</p><p>Why, oh why do I make easy tasks into a whole thing?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORrGzeSKWXL8PJvnjqLnbhOVUGtXfRe1E69xNurA2dowouxOvdmn8YC2Jj2pyI12fCY2jpHIw7Q4GpdqIyh4StKSQtSAKJ7C3Q2OBo4ibJH9G7vgqL2oggGuI9KKaJVNGnarFzhXfUjE/s2048/P_20210513_124006_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORrGzeSKWXL8PJvnjqLnbhOVUGtXfRe1E69xNurA2dowouxOvdmn8YC2Jj2pyI12fCY2jpHIw7Q4GpdqIyh4StKSQtSAKJ7C3Q2OBo4ibJH9G7vgqL2oggGuI9KKaJVNGnarFzhXfUjE/w640-h360/P_20210513_124006_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So, I pulled out some leftover paint from my daughter's bedroom makeover. Okay, so it didn't take that much more effort, and only an extra hour of time to allow paint to dry. But I am still going to complain.<div><div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Hpf7Pqrmfs_RkeoMD28xPC9wpZcHOXXDDy1dxuSoGsYZASht9nmuxeaFaVB757e1iLTk_GE_sdk-xxEDVkJvncddMtzGUm9chqZmRqcf3pbzqbnpRNufUQxAcDzaknfVk8pZVWx_TYY/s2048/P_20210513_130605_vHDR_Auto.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Hpf7Pqrmfs_RkeoMD28xPC9wpZcHOXXDDy1dxuSoGsYZASht9nmuxeaFaVB757e1iLTk_GE_sdk-xxEDVkJvncddMtzGUm9chqZmRqcf3pbzqbnpRNufUQxAcDzaknfVk8pZVWx_TYY/w640-h360/P_20210513_130605_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>That looks way better, though!</p><p>Though, now I want to sand the door, paint the trim, change the entrance rug.... Okay, Okay, all that for another day.</p></div></div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-35032587305393443802021-05-25T17:44:00.005-06:002021-05-25T21:02:43.292-06:00Mini Project: Cat Scratch Fever, Leather Club Chair editionThe pandemic probably sparked a lot of cats to get their forever homes since we all suddenly found ourselves at home a lot more in 2020. We got the sweetest, cuddliest fur-ball, Loki.<div><br /></div><div>With that, for us at least, also came the addition of some pieces of furniture becoming ad hoc scratching posts. For us, it was the dining room curtains, a red chesterfield, and our brown leather club chair. Yes, he is still alive, mostly due to the cuddles he provides.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JKCu5B73-gU_iw7u5JZ0-XjV4Gqtt3T8D6HNPxoZjnv7XmEyWraQXwzT_ozwENldyeApd04pF7WAeHpg5cPd_ks3rfBtt3ZK0djAioh41ME-jqy-UbAubSYNQA5oO6fWQcm8SHx82MQ/s2048/P_20210524_135007_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1JKCu5B73-gU_iw7u5JZ0-XjV4Gqtt3T8D6HNPxoZjnv7XmEyWraQXwzT_ozwENldyeApd04pF7WAeHpg5cPd_ks3rfBtt3ZK0djAioh41ME-jqy-UbAubSYNQA5oO6fWQcm8SHx82MQ/w360-h640/P_20210524_135007_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Oh, he really did a number on our club chair, though.</div><div>However, not all hope is lost. The great thing about good quality leather furniture, is that it can patina with time, so nicks and scratches aren't the end of the world... and leather is somewhat repairable.</div><div><br /></div><div>Luckily, I also remember my genius friend at the <a href="http://www.theinteriordiyer.com/2015/02/23/how-to-repair-cat-scratched-leather/" target="_blank">Interior DIYer</a> had this very same issue with a chair that she had. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQOPM23oy4qju-fgTnqHspwMc5dc44cu9brYatTYV3-WcQ6cJMXuU8ZuMrbjoWHWEmXGsacRdEfcXVEnwYFRhVReigGLcujCLOLaDNmtGRM8t203VmXk8z8Sp637z0YXbgaAMPWrUavY/s2048/P_20210525_172334_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqQOPM23oy4qju-fgTnqHspwMc5dc44cu9brYatTYV3-WcQ6cJMXuU8ZuMrbjoWHWEmXGsacRdEfcXVEnwYFRhVReigGLcujCLOLaDNmtGRM8t203VmXk8z8Sp637z0YXbgaAMPWrUavY/w640-h360/P_20210525_172334_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I followed smart <a href="http://www.theinteriordiyer.com/2015/02/23/how-to-repair-cat-scratched-leather/" target="_blank">her instructions</a>, mostly, with one small addition; my safety razor. I found it worked especially well with the furriness, but do be careful as it can take nicks out of the leather if you are not careful. (And do give a safety razor a try. I did so for environmental reasons, but I have saved so much money as well).</div><div>I also fully buffed my shoe polish afterwards, as I am sure the brand I used would come off on clothes if not done properly.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNIJU4Wm5S1i6p5JPcSuqDAd59dR9cP-U58agelba0QPuC8yrNDDz0MNadZDgY9XvoPVqeYuxUeh2V9JAYUDAN73ayaY0hmsZm4fVkRWvjvlS5V9kQfNg59swk4hoPC63PodOfrXvz58/s2048/P_20210524_144510_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLNIJU4Wm5S1i6p5JPcSuqDAd59dR9cP-U58agelba0QPuC8yrNDDz0MNadZDgY9XvoPVqeYuxUeh2V9JAYUDAN73ayaY0hmsZm4fVkRWvjvlS5V9kQfNg59swk4hoPC63PodOfrXvz58/w360-h640/P_20210524_144510_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>It is far from perfect, but is absolutely far better than it was. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dV6dY_iYybjC71xPaYhEwyqj4IolA8YUEQy8kxua9_e-Ansiysh2qR0is3NkjIPojKEeHyeVl7CLz9ZxzXUxh-URRX7cdDn6IxisELUotpkuwgiMGJjSSvBr85FkZb7Ic5-0_Hl3xyQ/s2048/P_20210525_170011_vHDR_Auto-02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2dV6dY_iYybjC71xPaYhEwyqj4IolA8YUEQy8kxua9_e-Ansiysh2qR0is3NkjIPojKEeHyeVl7CLz9ZxzXUxh-URRX7cdDn6IxisELUotpkuwgiMGJjSSvBr85FkZb7Ic5-0_Hl3xyQ/w360-h640/P_20210525_170011_vHDR_Auto-02.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here he is returning to the scene of the crime, as if nothing has happened. Nature's serial killer, also dabbles in stabby graffiti. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EekDB4qEeZT0QolQrzIEtco_4s1VbWhJNeYVd38lOVfqrRftNXmXz2JRg_oAJNEVukQMUy3elECQzcJUgPzdLsVMIBkEW3-DIZfOZTBvfcE46bWxYVBNSUiLLCLf0jd-4kbHLaC8Tmk/s2048/P_20210525_170020_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9EekDB4qEeZT0QolQrzIEtco_4s1VbWhJNeYVd38lOVfqrRftNXmXz2JRg_oAJNEVukQMUy3elECQzcJUgPzdLsVMIBkEW3-DIZfOZTBvfcE46bWxYVBNSUiLLCLf0jd-4kbHLaC8Tmk/w360-h640/P_20210525_170020_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>The last thing to do was place his new scratching post nearby, pre-loaded with Feliscratch. It has worked, and he has not touched the chair since. YAY for small victories!</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope it works for you, too!</div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-45347341732142220782021-05-06T13:56:00.005-06:002021-05-06T14:26:01.006-06:00Gratitude Project: Teacher's Survival Kit<p> I live in the province of Alberta and our kids are about to go into 3 weeks of online learning again.</p><p>This is totally necessary, and I support it whole-heartedly. That said, it is never easy, and moreover, the last time we did online learning, I realized how difficult it would be for the teacher.</p><p>CUE THIS TEACHER'S SURVIVAL KIT FOR ONLINE LEARNING!!!!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsymChvGNhSMcqRIuV-fTyFxYSHzHVZU3q3k64iBlGaJI8St5gwsJvg5-cfFNAvSw_MLBVr717iUNmMp7if23Z7_ybGe-Ccj9V3wkpS2QtcX6tyLD3jtOhpSfN7FvOF8zLSb89BfjG1M/s2048/P_20210506_125413_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCsymChvGNhSMcqRIuV-fTyFxYSHzHVZU3q3k64iBlGaJI8St5gwsJvg5-cfFNAvSw_MLBVr717iUNmMp7if23Z7_ybGe-Ccj9V3wkpS2QtcX6tyLD3jtOhpSfN7FvOF8zLSb89BfjG1M/w360-h640/P_20210506_125413_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>Thanks to the Dollar Store I had a great box.</p><p>And what is the best way to survive online learning? Be drunk and eat stuff!</p><p>So I stocked my kit with the following:</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Bottle of wine</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Advil</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Chocolate</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Charcuterie</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Cheeses</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Fruit</b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>& an "It's OK" sticker</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy8Tb9m_jV-DPum56zNb-RWokljsm282uXcugkzhCEl2pENknCwpWI1-LGesWEQBG9BvRY2atS6I8QpH41SuA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>Buy Box.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPelWzEWCbL8LOJpVOW06GXQJbM_LeajxqtSwn7t-hEgDaMViPc062Y8HuUMmqpx19JR2YFwwBRs9zG0x7oJcnrrIBx_FuzJMh-H2bfAhW0UlA6XrUQvr39BPpexStHqDdLqa-xq62Aw/s2048/P_20210506_124024_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1984" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfPelWzEWCbL8LOJpVOW06GXQJbM_LeajxqtSwn7t-hEgDaMViPc062Y8HuUMmqpx19JR2YFwwBRs9zG0x7oJcnrrIBx_FuzJMh-H2bfAhW0UlA6XrUQvr39BPpexStHqDdLqa-xq62Aw/s320/P_20210506_124024_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Add divider.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O9en6Cl6oKXdCwL6dEuUjnjdOR1nHjyMC6lCvMcldJPB0xbneJv5zQHE2N5UJGxg8Unl1CVB8sR_WJCSeUkkh4E8IATsQICHp75DDgpjM8G0fyrCHLnFAWtIshoE_Rjr8FAglXMeheQ/s2048/P_20210506_124043_vHDR_Auto-01_1_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1859" data-original-width="2048" height="580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_O9en6Cl6oKXdCwL6dEuUjnjdOR1nHjyMC6lCvMcldJPB0xbneJv5zQHE2N5UJGxg8Unl1CVB8sR_WJCSeUkkh4E8IATsQICHp75DDgpjM8G0fyrCHLnFAWtIshoE_Rjr8FAglXMeheQ/w640-h580/P_20210506_124043_vHDR_Auto-01_1_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Add wine.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDQX2s2Pl_Z4_ybyGOEbZhyphenhyphenEsHN8G-Pwju-Jayu-GZR2RcV9HTLTIfjh3a-ebhYQ6XExKzX3xK3X9dWcjwcEv4jtiAEbZdTsGobsWlE3FUocL4R9a6ddqHE3RLQJjcx99k6ewEeQ-nzI/s2048/P_20210506_124056_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1953" data-original-width="2048" height="610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLDQX2s2Pl_Z4_ybyGOEbZhyphenhyphenEsHN8G-Pwju-Jayu-GZR2RcV9HTLTIfjh3a-ebhYQ6XExKzX3xK3X9dWcjwcEv4jtiAEbZdTsGobsWlE3FUocL4R9a6ddqHE3RLQJjcx99k6ewEeQ-nzI/w640-h610/P_20210506_124056_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fill with goodies.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKcdsMK962NmKCg22glya8iM5w9U_6LceXxidg-J7Ay9iK4_nCadawG6GMBGLOPD79gihxso9v559lHuRHzY2cdTQk6BecdB3sKM-aTvR5F1kL0iTk4RIMAXrrxHQujt6LcMC8J2QrPo/s2048/P_20210506_124531_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1913" data-original-width="2048" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKcdsMK962NmKCg22glya8iM5w9U_6LceXxidg-J7Ay9iK4_nCadawG6GMBGLOPD79gihxso9v559lHuRHzY2cdTQk6BecdB3sKM-aTvR5F1kL0iTk4RIMAXrrxHQujt6LcMC8J2QrPo/w640-h598/P_20210506_124531_vHDR_Auto-01_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> </div><div>On a serious note: Teacher's are undervalued. Especially during this past year. During a pandemic my kid's teacher has been a bright spot in my child's day. Always upbeat and sunny. She truly cares about these kids and their success. She teaches them empathy and kindness, something I feel you can only do if you already embody those traits. </div><div><br /></div><div>So to you, Ms, Cluette-Alstad, I am so grateful to you.</div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-65391121100922617202021-04-21T19:27:00.001-06:002021-04-21T20:42:13.075-06:00Mini Project: Spice Drawer<p>My spices have been a mess above my microwave. They are difficult to go through, they are up too high, they are just all wrong.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6tKMnOIkMcHpaNRaBv5oMLroGUuhyphenhyphenzaoA2R0ON7Fk0efmqT9_IAu1el-Wcbq38bvx4Vi_Notj72jfnhfMQXZ4SNzjYFuGBOGJFB6AvPeQx1iu8zfvXGEK6-b_T8HtrbOwqq8xnh5yWo/s2048/P_20210421_194403_vHDR_Auto-01+%25282%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip6tKMnOIkMcHpaNRaBv5oMLroGUuhyphenhyphenzaoA2R0ON7Fk0efmqT9_IAu1el-Wcbq38bvx4Vi_Notj72jfnhfMQXZ4SNzjYFuGBOGJFB6AvPeQx1iu8zfvXGEK6-b_T8HtrbOwqq8xnh5yWo/w360-h640/P_20210421_194403_vHDR_Auto-01+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p>So, I decided to move them to the drawer. That is also a mess... HA!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nmHfkTG4nULzHUcXYqjuV1wMGsFIR8KzLo-MH9nFNOtntncAXQn4_RmDBiWentQL4ePnE5nf_jcrsX6dZ5xKSQIiOX6mZbF2w3uGaEXmGNMIga_7OYlHXO_INPuOaqsDb1FYezYWXZg/s2048/P_20210421_123324_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5nmHfkTG4nULzHUcXYqjuV1wMGsFIR8KzLo-MH9nFNOtntncAXQn4_RmDBiWentQL4ePnE5nf_jcrsX6dZ5xKSQIiOX6mZbF2w3uGaEXmGNMIga_7OYlHXO_INPuOaqsDb1FYezYWXZg/w640-h360/P_20210421_123324_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Cue this mini project!</p><p>In order to stop the slide, I figured a tiered system would work. I've seen similar available for purchase in bamboo. I went to Home Depot's hobby section and picked up a 48"x 6" wood board, and a 48" x 1" wood board.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ww8kjjcf2FTPfooIXJbvNpU4RLlbBbd6IdZfgI_LJwLeuRn-Mg_Mhzy9OO5-kS_6s8ORlJY3FaANVU7rMm3cNEB0U8uXzr-bhSzFQWUZERWSA_7WN4H5JJ0dFz-XBXdsgydoeqh10C8/s2048/P_20210421_120613_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7ww8kjjcf2FTPfooIXJbvNpU4RLlbBbd6IdZfgI_LJwLeuRn-Mg_Mhzy9OO5-kS_6s8ORlJY3FaANVU7rMm3cNEB0U8uXzr-bhSzFQWUZERWSA_7WN4H5JJ0dFz-XBXdsgydoeqh10C8/w360-h640/P_20210421_120613_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>My drawer is 16" wide by 19" deep, so I cut the boards into 16" wide pieces. Then, then I sanded them down, and used wood glue and clamps to create 3 little steps.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6nPiQkdvUsrPOfxPU9EqMWvgSvZ-WRR9F9RGf5DMIsr6raY74oK-TIIXhok4tpciMflDXTVNDVV07OlEjp6ln9nnTtrQwjmfdUV0WPpcycYBr5dK4FtCRV0qXkt6IByEjnYJGrDIThU/s2048/P_20210421_171708_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6nPiQkdvUsrPOfxPU9EqMWvgSvZ-WRR9F9RGf5DMIsr6raY74oK-TIIXhok4tpciMflDXTVNDVV07OlEjp6ln9nnTtrQwjmfdUV0WPpcycYBr5dK4FtCRV0qXkt6IByEjnYJGrDIThU/w360-h640/P_20210421_171708_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>I put a staple in each one just to ensure a stronger connection. I removed the clamps, then put each step or tier into the drawer,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o-yaCVJuErqtRkxNcyAyx45fFZXGaEyGkRmIUkcN0dXTkQp-I99wLfYNy4tVQtOAZlmjpiXmEk7sVxJqCB1nopWObcHoL9fIZHj_RqXwMo0AM-KnbQHGeB3QJ6ZPj_K7TLB9fVtfDOg/s2048/P_20210421_172248_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_o-yaCVJuErqtRkxNcyAyx45fFZXGaEyGkRmIUkcN0dXTkQp-I99wLfYNy4tVQtOAZlmjpiXmEk7sVxJqCB1nopWObcHoL9fIZHj_RqXwMo0AM-KnbQHGeB3QJ6ZPj_K7TLB9fVtfDOg/w640-h360/P_20210421_172248_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Then I put my spices in alphabetical order and that is it! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_d46ptXb3-2hXY8HRW6cRDcEw2mB5ZneXoi7QFT6CfWxpT5VeUcaP5S2_1Mqg7wP_ayNCiHI1Yi2HR6LtuOe63bk5lTgJ-PKcnSf_Ew7ugb90_VBugEx6GNPZ5W1PhzJWoRljDXz4fw/s2048/P_20210421_180924_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_d46ptXb3-2hXY8HRW6cRDcEw2mB5ZneXoi7QFT6CfWxpT5VeUcaP5S2_1Mqg7wP_ayNCiHI1Yi2HR6LtuOe63bk5lTgJ-PKcnSf_Ew7ugb90_VBugEx6GNPZ5W1PhzJWoRljDXz4fw/w640-h360/P_20210421_180924_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>A quick and easy project that only took an hour.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-15746093070459255892021-02-24T12:15:00.000-07:002021-02-24T12:15:51.114-07:00Retro TV Room: Gallery Wall<p>As this house slowly evolves, I set my sights on our retro TV room and a way to lighten up the dark wood paneling. Check out <a href="https://wheelehouse.blogspot.com/2018/07/retro-tv-room-credenza-one.html" target="_blank">this post</a> about the last time I did anything to the room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52uzGb2JIhcgkd_Lhy52vut8AjNwwBCVCWC56UoRiQVazbESeLOjxEoFAHgYTOn8QE_7kgvfJKMjKToxo-u2J5QFNqnctJvM2QrhM2ax4ZJuk3qE2aAT4AMglfMwQOojt9C0nSk2sgQI/s2048/P_20180729_214239-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj52uzGb2JIhcgkd_Lhy52vut8AjNwwBCVCWC56UoRiQVazbESeLOjxEoFAHgYTOn8QE_7kgvfJKMjKToxo-u2J5QFNqnctJvM2QrhM2ax4ZJuk3qE2aAT4AMglfMwQOojt9C0nSk2sgQI/w480-h640/P_20180729_214239-01.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Plus, we've been so lucky to have some great photographs taken, in part to <a href="https://www.burovision.com/en/" target="_blank">Burovision</a> providing photo shoots for designers back when I lived in Ottawa. What a delightfully generous thing for them to have done. Then we were lucky enough to move to Edmonton, and our incredible realtor, <a href="https://www.royallepagenoralta.ca/agent/jerry-aulenbach/" target="_blank">Jerry Aulenbach</a> does the same thing for his Clients! So what is one to do with all of those great photos? Put them up in a gallery wall!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzoZaL7vSQOCbiimQWPUrV-5cFxdP_KkF2IabOi27834kTjfecXx5RzZuQRoK5Po9M97p_MSGEpL4SOiuTXOC4OdHYRxJhMwquwORIMZh5eU9DOknzin8vODDOKWSBxH5XB1IzPJjFdw/s2048/Mill+Creek+Ravine+Wheeles+2019+photos+by+Jerry+Aulenbach+-+10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzoZaL7vSQOCbiimQWPUrV-5cFxdP_KkF2IabOi27834kTjfecXx5RzZuQRoK5Po9M97p_MSGEpL4SOiuTXOC4OdHYRxJhMwquwORIMZh5eU9DOknzin8vODDOKWSBxH5XB1IzPJjFdw/w200-h133/Mill+Creek+Ravine+Wheeles+2019+photos+by+Jerry+Aulenbach+-+10.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYObtH74CYNe_LfD8BGsNUW0oWg-FTL3iA5nPJzdXn1eWwh-_fP_3PyRe-DDfJcCdugYFHs6WYkNa5_Cv8Q2fPjk5j29mN8xi0RQJMMqgwg3Fhvka5EGOItdkz7vlWwgl037L2ruLXzpg/s2048/DSC_5701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1638" data-original-width="2048" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYObtH74CYNe_LfD8BGsNUW0oWg-FTL3iA5nPJzdXn1eWwh-_fP_3PyRe-DDfJcCdugYFHs6WYkNa5_Cv8Q2fPjk5j29mN8xi0RQJMMqgwg3Fhvka5EGOItdkz7vlWwgl037L2ruLXzpg/w200-h160/DSC_5701.jpg" width="200" /></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Using adhesive picture hangers will avoid damaging the wall, but will also make it a quick and easy project.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOcA1RBwxS0Hi5qHexBMqwF9jx4UAqxjNX9_k-qlqjr5texNfy3kg_0vm2c0IZtFXO51qi6UcKGJRdpU-AEqrYsn0k7rGCvztnM6ztf-44eEaC6hccyOZkhdAVcWMaWz9qPTLHscZGAE/s2048/P_20210224_120441_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglOcA1RBwxS0Hi5qHexBMqwF9jx4UAqxjNX9_k-qlqjr5texNfy3kg_0vm2c0IZtFXO51qi6UcKGJRdpU-AEqrYsn0k7rGCvztnM6ztf-44eEaC6hccyOZkhdAVcWMaWz9qPTLHscZGAE/w400-h225/P_20210224_120441_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I started with the cardboard moose head that was already on the wall for two reasons, A) it is interesting and B) it is already white, which is exactly what I am after. So first I put up a small grouping.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMNsoIX0gWfYJDFBNDwyP8UqdBnV8Pam-sTfYejOjeVSakcpmj6ba602RyFm_B7I9BjlUXT2bCJK1C1tVVo0xbxqSNZBXQQgbetfTIKjsvUufEqB9NUXj5qrKo6UeCj5zS2xblFlzah8/s2048/P_20201226_203935_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMNsoIX0gWfYJDFBNDwyP8UqdBnV8Pam-sTfYejOjeVSakcpmj6ba602RyFm_B7I9BjlUXT2bCJK1C1tVVo0xbxqSNZBXQQgbetfTIKjsvUufEqB9NUXj5qrKo6UeCj5zS2xblFlzah8/w640-h360/P_20201226_203935_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I used different textures, sizes and thicknesses of frames, some with mattes and some without. Again, the name of the game is "visual interest".<div>The trick to a cohesive grouping with disparate items, is to maintain a consistent space around/between each frame.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBecnTuuyocJA47vB95lSFNw8uYN-EgSfMhz3K5nPKa5scAt6wia6rqNgPX3n29gwEVsT4UUNQlyMw8w9NodwKivtyFs9HdD1ezahuhyYcjhnBif0vIgQBpGUkIF3wmrrbcDGjsbiJBY/s2048/P_20210224_105150_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBecnTuuyocJA47vB95lSFNw8uYN-EgSfMhz3K5nPKa5scAt6wia6rqNgPX3n29gwEVsT4UUNQlyMw8w9NodwKivtyFs9HdD1ezahuhyYcjhnBif0vIgQBpGUkIF3wmrrbcDGjsbiJBY/w360-h640/P_20210224_105150_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>It is looking good even in this small amount, and certainly brightens up the space.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpM_r6rjo_6qXCqNJf3FOPUZ8t9P9VjTvwI7yqIiNzeYXH8v-4jEZnDEVbvKXdk9lp5rCHaYM52d6DYsLMksiA8lmvYyi0ykDSXBbFSoyA1G1d3eXiFTwCLQUjigoOCKJGuleIpy5TT8/s2048/P_20201226_203746_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1178" data-original-width="2048" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpM_r6rjo_6qXCqNJf3FOPUZ8t9P9VjTvwI7yqIiNzeYXH8v-4jEZnDEVbvKXdk9lp5rCHaYM52d6DYsLMksiA8lmvYyi0ykDSXBbFSoyA1G1d3eXiFTwCLQUjigoOCKJGuleIpy5TT8/w640-h368/P_20201226_203746_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then I gradually kept adding frames until I achieved this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8scau9NuQHt5dWT_-IRbU-8akh0mZIllNny5yZ6D3BB6e5qh_K35iJF7anPw4rlnM9rnxD6guBjQC_hMoWGgN7T_we12-6IdXlvyKhsTz2cT0-Zvp4_iF8VnHRfxQcT2-R4lXyXfTYNk/s2048/P_20210224_110548_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8scau9NuQHt5dWT_-IRbU-8akh0mZIllNny5yZ6D3BB6e5qh_K35iJF7anPw4rlnM9rnxD6guBjQC_hMoWGgN7T_we12-6IdXlvyKhsTz2cT0-Zvp4_iF8VnHRfxQcT2-R4lXyXfTYNk/w640-h360/P_20210224_110548_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As I find more photos, I will keep adding to the wall, hopefully covering the whole width.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUp4tIzSx4P2wuRjxJ8wrJwcpCyCT6Y4F1Tyi3LsXR0BQYokrNM_8GEh_2HVDB8JgdpP2tjEtujqHCTc8l8QFEJ0as7XfSez1YaxbvFFkDtdylAlpiXBFuQ001wVURbtQJzC5TUfCBLg/s2048/P_20210224_104236_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcUp4tIzSx4P2wuRjxJ8wrJwcpCyCT6Y4F1Tyi3LsXR0BQYokrNM_8GEh_2HVDB8JgdpP2tjEtujqHCTc8l8QFEJ0as7XfSez1YaxbvFFkDtdylAlpiXBFuQ001wVURbtQJzC5TUfCBLg/w360-h640/P_20210224_104236_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_1-cNV4SXe1tPp7y2S22o5c9rhVAqmstG9W9UUxuwlMgibeXTja5mOGrG71jJJ46Y6AvEPJprLlAX1cIMPe1Lu05gEo7fK2AQqlKJp5TdJ3taCUoZjXlOy6SPTplIfayh1EiUbndb6A/s2048/P_20210224_105043_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid_1-cNV4SXe1tPp7y2S22o5c9rhVAqmstG9W9UUxuwlMgibeXTja5mOGrG71jJJ46Y6AvEPJprLlAX1cIMPe1Lu05gEo7fK2AQqlKJp5TdJ3taCUoZjXlOy6SPTplIfayh1EiUbndb6A/w360-h640/P_20210224_105043_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VsoP0tWvZb8JyAPOcqN51ZQYNazFRVNo5j8AZTb9LwjJEMHE6dIwgckiKNOvCZlPSCRqPTam6EbAGMC9TKfcC_n1KWI3be9wvMYwufIpzB0byiOdCubNON5XPOG-3yl0eXDce6lzGis/s2048/P_20210224_105435_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8VsoP0tWvZb8JyAPOcqN51ZQYNazFRVNo5j8AZTb9LwjJEMHE6dIwgckiKNOvCZlPSCRqPTam6EbAGMC9TKfcC_n1KWI3be9wvMYwufIpzB0byiOdCubNON5XPOG-3yl0eXDce6lzGis/w360-h640/P_20210224_105435_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br />Whatever you decide to do, just have fun with it! </div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-29066416725889601512020-12-26T15:38:00.000-07:002020-12-26T15:38:18.939-07:00Mini Project: Table Settings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQtldPbaeLY7p2eB4iPg7osFxxzCJdnGZC5kG768hWf0kVDmMDoKNtbzXRoNTI75DDgjBZKlZIeXcThC-jfTtWzBALWOmb5AI6pwdvoH1l7l-Va90VwX-plFYy3kAG9rqxf8acdgFZxE/s2048/P_20201225_151146_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMQtldPbaeLY7p2eB4iPg7osFxxzCJdnGZC5kG768hWf0kVDmMDoKNtbzXRoNTI75DDgjBZKlZIeXcThC-jfTtWzBALWOmb5AI6pwdvoH1l7l-Va90VwX-plFYy3kAG9rqxf8acdgFZxE/w640-h464/P_20201225_151146_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The holidays are upon us and I wanted to do a layered table setting. My philosophy is to use what you have, no matter the occasion, you can easily find items that will bring the overall vision to fruition.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7VG9vK3I7Ycl6INRTFGfasjH6V9PYMrrWMldyNLzdkxenmb7kRB0UjGnuTaPiGpRepQU8WB3UzE4OC2236bIeMtJaxiscF-1RoY1LlvYzaOcFCSILYNWw9Eyo8cRMal3wUHen7TJiSk/s2048/P_20201225_175301_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7VG9vK3I7Ycl6INRTFGfasjH6V9PYMrrWMldyNLzdkxenmb7kRB0UjGnuTaPiGpRepQU8WB3UzE4OC2236bIeMtJaxiscF-1RoY1LlvYzaOcFCSILYNWw9Eyo8cRMal3wUHen7TJiSk/w360-h640/P_20201225_175301_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now, on the face of it, these gas-station china that inherited don't scream Christmas, but that shouldn't deter from using them. Other accessories can bring even this summer theme to a winter-y vibe.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4Qksy19eqKl9KweNXxLRnAxCx8PVJ5pgK88KbpIDS5xSOdjABg0lYwU-AVi0XNE_ie0rGZ3vrzo1fN0PEnn9WCb96SdxNEmlysHYbCBtX_Jo1XJ7pfbdNPoVl40WlUH87SWbAcf_-co/s2048/P_20201226_132242_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY4Qksy19eqKl9KweNXxLRnAxCx8PVJ5pgK88KbpIDS5xSOdjABg0lYwU-AVi0XNE_ie0rGZ3vrzo1fN0PEnn9WCb96SdxNEmlysHYbCBtX_Jo1XJ7pfbdNPoVl40WlUH87SWbAcf_-co/w360-h640/P_20201226_132242_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div>My cream striped table cloth will do nicely as the back drop.<div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX_ywphlGSECUZCkJ_WwvriEw3vPi6T3S0AU2ojI4FFMBbcd8TRdqGVSnYOISIUqjkl1KRvwWTHNVmxOAX_Y3zRtq9rJO876v2Q-y1p40mId00a-MRXZDGhWwuAlDG56M4QJ20jjOlO8/s2048/P_20201226_132203_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguX_ywphlGSECUZCkJ_WwvriEw3vPi6T3S0AU2ojI4FFMBbcd8TRdqGVSnYOISIUqjkl1KRvwWTHNVmxOAX_Y3zRtq9rJO876v2Q-y1p40mId00a-MRXZDGhWwuAlDG56M4QJ20jjOlO8/w360-h640/P_20201226_132203_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I found these napkins that don't have a winter-y theme, either, but have a shimmer, that will do well.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bNVhaHSxukaR1JZKmj_GpZiJthwVpBAVyPdMC4tewv_W0cyT8EoM7z-9TrMUnBd6l_HKyLaZDwCcRQBEDEcjAk3MYWvEW0-03lCnNtKfZ72_QAM-Ze74EEJ691scvgJ6vgUxTMPr7_E/s2048/P_20201226_132221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8bNVhaHSxukaR1JZKmj_GpZiJthwVpBAVyPdMC4tewv_W0cyT8EoM7z-9TrMUnBd6l_HKyLaZDwCcRQBEDEcjAk3MYWvEW0-03lCnNtKfZ72_QAM-Ze74EEJ691scvgJ6vgUxTMPr7_E/w640-h360/P_20201226_132221_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To really bring in the Christmas of it all, I went to the dollar store and bought these gold leaf charger plates to sit under the dinner plate.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNikknJcOldsIM5ejES7nc6FuPYq4qT9_k1ZODF-yeROA9MYhjZiQ9F9UoJsAd523LD89pqfbz84bHoQ1QpShVjlF3WpfXH2P0KFUT3q0cQpYS5Gr3RsgehjDhJirFhapLJQZY9SCoQ8/s2048/P_20201226_132258_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNikknJcOldsIM5ejES7nc6FuPYq4qT9_k1ZODF-yeROA9MYhjZiQ9F9UoJsAd523LD89pqfbz84bHoQ1QpShVjlF3WpfXH2P0KFUT3q0cQpYS5Gr3RsgehjDhJirFhapLJQZY9SCoQ8/w360-h640/P_20201226_132258_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I picked up a simple and inexpensive runner at Ikea; red for a pop of Christmas colour.</div><div>Now it is time to put it all together. Layering: table cloth, runner, charger plate, dinner plate.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_uBH0jKZwi9wJfWnO58vuYGLDHelGyD8fUiqQlD2-18OLYmaS-uALNxJJarAoXr4gcygZc0LLqcAUhz7tpJq7PSdO1itfaJcFMqWIFlC7O9IADSwpSgtAp3OZzmBcxxYg8UsbsF8Fpo/s1290/table_setting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1290" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo_uBH0jKZwi9wJfWnO58vuYGLDHelGyD8fUiqQlD2-18OLYmaS-uALNxJJarAoXr4gcygZc0LLqcAUhz7tpJq7PSdO1itfaJcFMqWIFlC7O9IADSwpSgtAp3OZzmBcxxYg8UsbsF8Fpo/w400-h279/table_setting.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Silverware could be layered on the napkin, but I chose to go beside. Knife always goes on the right, edge toward the plate, glass directly above the knife. Here's an graphic showing the formal setting. Generally, you won't have this many unless it is a 5+ course meal, so pick and choose based on what you will be eating. 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I pruned them to make a little tidier for use as a center piece, and used some of the smaller ones to jazz up the layering.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76xlctxwHLxOc8tACzt0lGOhp-6yPU-VL66Zd6QnVJcR8YYJIMi-G6FEAZ5M4LnpvKi_L6w3-gQOnKzOSHN2mD3CEqtv-fzUQRoa9c8tzOXnFc7AjiQQ7uYk4wWSQD9UuivSTpEGffeM/s2048/P_20201225_151146_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1488" data-original-width="2048" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76xlctxwHLxOc8tACzt0lGOhp-6yPU-VL66Zd6QnVJcR8YYJIMi-G6FEAZ5M4LnpvKi_L6w3-gQOnKzOSHN2mD3CEqtv-fzUQRoa9c8tzOXnFc7AjiQQ7uYk4wWSQD9UuivSTpEGffeM/w640-h464/P_20201225_151146_vHDR_Auto_1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Each place setting - simple yet effective. I chose to layer the napkin over the dinner plate since my plate is so summer-like. Add a bread plate if you have bread, wine glasses, water goblets, or a dessert spoon if you need it, get creative!!</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EJ6-uz0m8riD_lzJfgxLqEEvJFtjrIbqYUBHZa21yertsYi_qndiAgReH83YkmBbWywu567i_xRtl7rLUQEZSpCFvNGzo8qZ5NodDfIGRLUppHGmDroLrMzMBsrvpS9wn5E1YU30FII/s2048/P_20201225_164216_vHDR_Auto.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7EJ6-uz0m8riD_lzJfgxLqEEvJFtjrIbqYUBHZa21yertsYi_qndiAgReH83YkmBbWywu567i_xRtl7rLUQEZSpCFvNGzo8qZ5NodDfIGRLUppHGmDroLrMzMBsrvpS9wn5E1YU30FII/w360-h640/P_20201225_164216_vHDR_Auto.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><p>The finished table.</p><p>So, the moral of the story, it doesn't have to cost a lot if you use what you already have, and get inventive!</p></div></div></div></div>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-44723766922055960792020-11-07T22:39:00.000-07:002020-11-07T22:39:03.351-07:00Mini Project: Remembrance Day Wreath<p>Every year, we support the Legion with the purchase of a few poppies and a donation. Needless to say, we have accumulated quite a few poppies. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60E8H3XQyaBstlsLlpCOx1ltv7PkAZBsZid3_GIsoCGuAO_hW12Lip4ycqMjLCifC8gZ_6Gh4Mfi6HBOB6j7xbyJbFzVww3NlPsVuLZJkW_9z78tu_rhLjMGQs_7XpJFJ1EOxTh_-gis/s2048/P_20201107_172534_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60E8H3XQyaBstlsLlpCOx1ltv7PkAZBsZid3_GIsoCGuAO_hW12Lip4ycqMjLCifC8gZ_6Gh4Mfi6HBOB6j7xbyJbFzVww3NlPsVuLZJkW_9z78tu_rhLjMGQs_7XpJFJ1EOxTh_-gis/w360-h490/P_20201107_172534_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>You know I love a good re-use project, so I decided to use a few on a quick and easy project this year: I picked up a generic wreath base and some fake baby's breath at my local Dollarstore.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7sp6elE5JM3RoPApdUTCewXVJvL6JoOWZPCIu5hdXbKvrHs4VEIzsJ_Xa_1QAPf2tbf4f-IV36_R0xtm-eDdJ8HV2Ks6FX682qxkg2GnpQnpAZNs02eW-QWgNTo89-C4z0LOfqCPRMk/s814/Screenshot_20201107-222600_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="814" data-original-width="760" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP7sp6elE5JM3RoPApdUTCewXVJvL6JoOWZPCIu5hdXbKvrHs4VEIzsJ_Xa_1QAPf2tbf4f-IV36_R0xtm-eDdJ8HV2Ks6FX682qxkg2GnpQnpAZNs02eW-QWgNTo89-C4z0LOfqCPRMk/s320/Screenshot_20201107-222600_1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Then, had a little glue-gun fun with some asymmetrical placement of fake flowers, and we've got a minimalist wreath ready for the front door!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjC6hxCTdVm1SBN40-1ZtBI6AawIZvpBR_2s9ve3a9l-mflTxD-EAkslRCDtmcbp71Y7PFim5K5TN2AMxfiA5ZHhk2aHFTcI7ULY_r-EpwtE9BhI6_wDwMuLdZtjGhcdOVznPe5DjTNk/s2048/P_20201107_132915_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1152" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjC6hxCTdVm1SBN40-1ZtBI6AawIZvpBR_2s9ve3a9l-mflTxD-EAkslRCDtmcbp71Y7PFim5K5TN2AMxfiA5ZHhk2aHFTcI7ULY_r-EpwtE9BhI6_wDwMuLdZtjGhcdOVznPe5DjTNk/w360-h640/P_20201107_132915_vHDR_Auto-01.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-K2GmD-qyJswfbXTBVpMq7HHligO7E3hXPGPjqe33weZOo_Jfo6SHMd0EsEMOyweqYsN76WiU5XMDtoJglgEtKPTEjNmQjtx7OryEiony2Au_HVIbzYOxXiYje8kZYY3-g9OWqkur0Q/s1644/P_20201107_132913_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1644" data-original-width="1555" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-K2GmD-qyJswfbXTBVpMq7HHligO7E3hXPGPjqe33weZOo_Jfo6SHMd0EsEMOyweqYsN76WiU5XMDtoJglgEtKPTEjNmQjtx7OryEiony2Au_HVIbzYOxXiYje8kZYY3-g9OWqkur0Q/w606-h640/P_20201107_132913_vHDR_Auto_1-01.jpeg" width="606" /></a></div><p>Enjoy!</p>Pat Wheelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418337777411119146noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652331733016815926.post-53628585990007437652019-10-29T20:36:00.000-06:002019-10-29T20:36:31.560-06:00Hallowe'en BlingWhat do you do when Michael's has a sale on glittery Hallowe'en spiders? 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It finally happened: The old dishwasher gave up the ghost. It clunked and chunked, and generally didn't really clean well any more, so we had to replace it.</div>
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By the time your little snot goblin is 4 years old, your fridge is overflowing with stuff. Stuff that falls off if you look at it sideways, or heaven forbid actually open the door. Also, who gave that child a dry-erase marker?? Oh ya. I did...<br>
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However, some things just don't sit right, but you live with them for a while until you have the time or inclination to change them.<br>
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For me, it was the grey curtains in our bedroom. I really wanted to see white curtains, but certainly not if the wall was white... And down the rabbit hole we goooooooooo.<br>
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The Tiki bar of my dreams is coming to fruition.<br>
Look at these beauties that I scored today at VV boutique. Me for the win!!<br>
These faces say, "Put something fruity and fabulous in me!".<br>
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