Fall Gardens & Doors - Historic Waterford VA

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We've had a lovely September here in VA and the gardens in this beautiful historic town were inspiring.  Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nt2UcpBtsYoUhy1-HDjIvNnhrZ6M0kTyxPwOzlHGMYm2jro5zD0kACLAstKhkaDoVPUujsxp9Ht57xpJj84bZFO6KUIfGxMa62t4xC-6dn20KfskX7tsy6zc8WSEh1n_dbItX6_En6xV/s1600/DSCN5697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3nt2UcpBtsYoUhy1-HDjIvNnhrZ6M0kTyxPwOzlHGMYm2jro5zD0kACLAstKhkaDoVPUujsxp9Ht57xpJj84bZFO6KUIfGxMa62t4xC-6dn20KfskX7tsy6zc8WSEh1n_dbItX6_En6xV/s1600/DSCN5697.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4fMBffUfylCG2DxwilW0-zU2019iC_IaQXpDgyOr6NRuvDHNXVDJqDIC-ZyC2o6uEEGu-wV_GZsVBQ_CLIu3ybq42YzFMgXYDwigxXyDjw5c7af5nGVUteao7gm_vTZ-QwdswEsgI9TpI/s1600/DSCN5675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Fall Gardens & Doors - Historic Waterford VA

I had a chance to go to the Waterford Festival this past weekend and there was gorgeous eye candy at every turn. We've had a lovely Sept...

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Art Turned into Custom Fabrics, Poufs & Pillows

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JFpBTKxAe07g44e2j54sMfH5AKWhvBhJqZ_1ga560823c8NRqeU3GOV56iIdSRApeF7z3xLdmNPbgMvLriGJ8UFE0cJMGe54iTOjDaQMI-MHXqmOFOksj3SlKQm4T5qyoDxnnu2jcl36/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.09.03+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JFpBTKxAe07g44e2j54sMfH5AKWhvBhJqZ_1ga560823c8NRqeU3GOV56iIdSRApeF7z3xLdmNPbgMvLriGJ8UFE0cJMGe54iTOjDaQMI-MHXqmOFOksj3SlKQm4T5qyoDxnnu2jcl36/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.09.03+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I was recently contacted by fellow Arlingtonian, Kate Hougen, who has turned a New Year's Resolution into a reality - <a href="http://www.mirajeandesigns.com/">mirajeandesigns</a>. She designs eco-friendly textiles and turns them into unique gifts and home decor that include decorative pillows, poufs and girls' sundresses.   All the fabrics are eco-friendly and machine-washable. Love the fresh, vibrant colors.  Kate also loves celebrating kids' artwork and can help you transform your child's paintings into custom fabric and pieces.  My favorite is the poufs!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj250o9WRAt9el2D-zBCBQjXzIEmSfdJBmQ9Vh-p32WXlVoDCPfrpOcv10ro6bpnHAH6yl-zEnFyKtv-IT9mqMW28fRNq1ExUpd56U08R0H3fglFdoJtGweReAv-S5t8fSJVNSU0cURJhUe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.01.07+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj250o9WRAt9el2D-zBCBQjXzIEmSfdJBmQ9Vh-p32WXlVoDCPfrpOcv10ro6bpnHAH6yl-zEnFyKtv-IT9mqMW28fRNq1ExUpd56U08R0H3fglFdoJtGweReAv-S5t8fSJVNSU0cURJhUe/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.01.07+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8oVJHNPZQtoKfbp6ldCnA9flE6Sr32nB7cg847Y1LTYJdK1x-e1M59Agjiywjt1VHOXuQZR4x0IaNBdpqIJ5HqzAvBYtsaOw3RTgkcAnxbZNmhtHJXeegZa_-Bneg7oFFO6ZOejqGsXU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.10.13+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8oVJHNPZQtoKfbp6ldCnA9flE6Sr32nB7cg847Y1LTYJdK1x-e1M59Agjiywjt1VHOXuQZR4x0IaNBdpqIJ5HqzAvBYtsaOw3RTgkcAnxbZNmhtHJXeegZa_-Bneg7oFFO6ZOejqGsXU/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+10.10.13+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><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/AVvXsEiCILUTTGHI8Jad4kBtJmIbnvQ0Wc75itFw7TccJLLCeCgFI6HRyYzkvEJVtCHLdkqxadcmtr5kY9_SX-6A_immVJdRCHElzZ5R3btRmNVmYttOUBSd4gPv_GBm3r5EZuiFYk2LzDMiWZfQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+9.59.46+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCILUTTGHI8Jad4kBtJmIbnvQ0Wc75itFw7TccJLLCeCgFI6HRyYzkvEJVtCHLdkqxadcmtr5kY9_SX-6A_immVJdRCHElzZ5R3btRmNVmYttOUBSd4gPv_GBm3r5EZuiFYk2LzDMiWZfQ/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-10-05+at+9.59.46+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more info, head <a href="http://www.mirajeandesigns.com/">HERE</a>.</div>

Art Turned into Custom Fabrics, Poufs & Pillows

I was recently contacted by fellow Arlingtonian, Kate Hougen, who has turned a New Year's Resolution into a reality - mirajeandesigns . ...

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When New, Cheap Furniture is Good

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1x_Q8JoocZMU1IIQj5DzmvVTSe6lDxcUZZG9ULu3SAInPeOz-mwuSX2B1cDvqNgqvP6l-KqXDnWRiFKQVAPjM15-87BVBWe1UDOr578wwD-Il9TdlkjRbpOjlGaq2Gh09jfMf7qw-YhX/s1600/DSCN5642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio1x_Q8JoocZMU1IIQj5DzmvVTSe6lDxcUZZG9ULu3SAInPeOz-mwuSX2B1cDvqNgqvP6l-KqXDnWRiFKQVAPjM15-87BVBWe1UDOr578wwD-Il9TdlkjRbpOjlGaq2Gh09jfMf7qw-YhX/s1600/DSCN5642.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Saw this bench at TJ Max for $145 and it had me thinking that sometimes it's not a bad idea to buy an inexpensive piece of new furniture.   Here's my thoughts on when it can make sense:<br /><br />- it's a piece made of real wood, not mdf  (although Ikea can be the exception to that)<br />- it's not overly trendy<br />- it doesn't smell of VOC's and glues<br />- considering the use it will get, it's likely to wear well<br /><br />I love that this bench has white washed wood, nail heads and a conservative fabric.  Slap faux leather or a flashy fabric on it and it starts to look too low cost.    I didn't need a bench but if I did, I definitely would have snapped this up.<br /><br />Do you think there's ever a time when new, inexpensive furniture is a good idea?

When New, Cheap Furniture is Good

Saw this bench at TJ Max for $145 and it had me thinking that sometimes it's not a bad idea to buy an inexpensive piece of new furniture...

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