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Media Room Update- Blogging Without Borders

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well we are down to the wire with two weeks left for the big Media Room reveal here on August 27th. If you missed any of my updates, you can catch up on my progress <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/blogging-without-borders-media-room.html"><b>here</b></a>.</span><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW82GqXAGwPdGHpXGQL1eIRkjFuWEy2143J9io96g2hjoTK8urHVw8WSaFLsEmvIgDfTXwyaiWrysvTYgycyeSSl9qgeUpPy3vNpMSnP1vk66A4aoAEBOK0xZZQhSESayffewVm0a16EBl/s1600/bwob+REVISED+summer+button+250w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" span="span" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW82GqXAGwPdGHpXGQL1eIRkjFuWEy2143J9io96g2hjoTK8urHVw8WSaFLsEmvIgDfTXwyaiWrysvTYgycyeSSl9qgeUpPy3vNpMSnP1vk66A4aoAEBOK0xZZQhSESayffewVm0a16EBl/s320/bwob+REVISED+summer+button+250w.jpg" style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;" width="217" /><br /></a> <br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Since the last update I was able to finish painting the room..... well almost. At the 11th hour, I decided to add a pop of red on the wall as an accent color. Since I painted my base and trim the same color as the walls-Anonymous Grey by Sherwin Williams, I am thinking about adding a red stripe on the top and bottom of the wall.</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Haven't decided but am open to suggestions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULWvG_qsCAYXOVTcgnR-1elbowtkfDhQ9cjrCQCNUrWjAxk7_DOeOWshxNKyOpKqBzQ3-F_7KlxLg7I3DJ6A2q2NFcrR5vQy1z3vPmbgndzWHUp9l50nZ5cud2snemum6t0jkXxhxvZ9k/s1600/IMG_8011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjULWvG_qsCAYXOVTcgnR-1elbowtkfDhQ9cjrCQCNUrWjAxk7_DOeOWshxNKyOpKqBzQ3-F_7KlxLg7I3DJ6A2q2NFcrR5vQy1z3vPmbgndzWHUp9l50nZ5cud2snemum6t0jkXxhxvZ9k/s640/IMG_8011.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was also able to modify the curtains in the room and remove the gold trim. Eventually my husband would like to take the curtain down and create shelving to store all of the electronics and movies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PbGDQD6y4PzLaNmdYoFW-RPR2zcKH-zKagqbIatGXGKdu9On2uNpFVcPnlIuSkOEhIG4dJaVOiqDVegtNIncSLZWvNIwhEFzxe2TiCG3zGkd1xxZk5-ohqjHnwYaf40GmEbMKaZ_ezWX/s1600/IMG_8020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5PbGDQD6y4PzLaNmdYoFW-RPR2zcKH-zKagqbIatGXGKdu9On2uNpFVcPnlIuSkOEhIG4dJaVOiqDVegtNIncSLZWvNIwhEFzxe2TiCG3zGkd1xxZk5-ohqjHnwYaf40GmEbMKaZ_ezWX/s640/IMG_8020.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am still working on the art work for the walls. I will be finishing a project this week for the room and am adding other pieces from around the house.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pad82zw0L1C0_u2IvWT-49kdzHzg0Y9aT5xLVL4bQgKYk5c2UM6TQkbj9jf0NYREW3XNCIzxx3wfZOvw_xqU-2-rI3L2uyZNapPDmNU7b5qE66KrfT9jzMIQJ4K4MFwCi8qFzYpttd0J/s1600/IMG_8007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0pad82zw0L1C0_u2IvWT-49kdzHzg0Y9aT5xLVL4bQgKYk5c2UM6TQkbj9jf0NYREW3XNCIzxx3wfZOvw_xqU-2-rI3L2uyZNapPDmNU7b5qE66KrfT9jzMIQJ4K4MFwCi8qFzYpttd0J/s640/IMG_8007.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu2EL8FCzPUBARPRfnSfMh6ngNtctbo2PES93kvCXV2f7WmYRAs_Ak5i5dW6LdgEubHFgzr6DpRDIGvKjEKkzrrIOTEv6j7bKQnysHOekuiJZ864VKGBJa6M0hbOalhF1-ZKnI77aytbM/s1600/IMG_8016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfu2EL8FCzPUBARPRfnSfMh6ngNtctbo2PES93kvCXV2f7WmYRAs_Ak5i5dW6LdgEubHFgzr6DpRDIGvKjEKkzrrIOTEv6j7bKQnysHOekuiJZ864VKGBJa6M0hbOalhF1-ZKnI77aytbM/s640/IMG_8016.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am happy with my progress and the changes so far and look forward to sharing the finished room with you. In the meantime, please check out what my other buddies have been up to with their challenge.</span></div><div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Amy @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://buffalo-roam.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Buffalo Roam</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Dana @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://http//craftedniche.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafted Niche</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jaime @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://craftyscrappyhappy.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Heidi @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://heidimilton.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Décor & More</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Tisha @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Delectable Home</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Shannon @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.foxhollowcottage.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Fox Hollow Cottage</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Kirby @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.kirbycarespodi.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Kirb Appeal</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Holly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Life as a Thrifter</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Cassie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Primitive & Proper</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Debbie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">ReFresh ReStyle</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jessica @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Stay At Home-ista</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Karah @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the space between</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and Kelly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://viewalongtheway.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">View Along the Way</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xYhNx_dflYweAtS-WWYLhxSnE1_qvRX0_131-E6Hy8ZDWXn-F684eKv1BTdoqYaWNLm1lv6DbCo2GDgzbAK1guv7ia9zDhMQ1KBLUo2dUnUIvryX_cD5Yj2w2axvaoXSl8qKsHO4gU3C/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xYhNx_dflYweAtS-WWYLhxSnE1_qvRX0_131-E6Hy8ZDWXn-F684eKv1BTdoqYaWNLm1lv6DbCo2GDgzbAK1guv7ia9zDhMQ1KBLUo2dUnUIvryX_cD5Yj2w2axvaoXSl8qKsHO4gU3C/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Sharing at: </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-79.html"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a></span><br /><i><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-78.html">DIY By Design</a></i><br /><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-78-welcome.html">At the Picket Fence</a><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></center>

Media Room Update- Blogging Without Borders

Well we are down to the wire with two weeks left for the big Media Room reveal here on August 27th. If you missed any of my updates, you can...

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weekly wows

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Okay first week of school is over and ... 3rd day of school my 1st grader asks me "Mom is it the last day of school yet"! Oh boy, hope that is not an indicator of how the year or even the first month is going to go.  </span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I wanted to share a few amazing transformations that I saw this week.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Yvonne from  <b><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/08/a-look-at-my-latest-project.html">Stone Gable</a> </b>transformed her daughters old  bedroom into a stunning guest bedroom. I think her daughter is going to love coming back home to visit!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlYbThcUdADRffiT-Ar_bMDIuFZgdjdTki8LSYCHjUeYpppSWd-jgDrRUIjdFXKyXFQWfylWFjPZNxB4CwQa3TD-DGJRHjKdyJolk5lBKWuD-jtW3iYQLrKoAFETmGqWcekK1gjQYwsDo/s1600/Copy+of+IMG_0025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimlYbThcUdADRffiT-Ar_bMDIuFZgdjdTki8LSYCHjUeYpppSWd-jgDrRUIjdFXKyXFQWfylWFjPZNxB4CwQa3TD-DGJRHjKdyJolk5lBKWuD-jtW3iYQLrKoAFETmGqWcekK1gjQYwsDo/s640/Copy+of+IMG_0025.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><span id="goog_1983982311"></span><span id="goog_1983982312"></span>Wow household tip on how to Refresh Grout from <a href="http://www.virginiasweetpea.com/2012/07/how-to-refresh-grout.html"><b>Sweet Pea</b></a>  is exactly what I need right now with two little boys under the age of 6 with a white tile and white grout bathroom. What was I thinking!!! </span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWbsVd_wng-bHGXLPd61XjnCBb5abEqxOyUrA_K-8I2AmrQM_m03QSLPFWVUHv-gwJPb7O5RbV1imFNInskV4EF4u001sY0S9vt2BHY9h4zxBUvCTBT2nA3BjGALF9BeL4Z_NOPiWYC8c/s1600/How+To+Refresh+Grout.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="425" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHWbsVd_wng-bHGXLPd61XjnCBb5abEqxOyUrA_K-8I2AmrQM_m03QSLPFWVUHv-gwJPb7O5RbV1imFNInskV4EF4u001sY0S9vt2BHY9h4zxBUvCTBT2nA3BjGALF9BeL4Z_NOPiWYC8c/s640/How+To+Refresh+Grout.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Robin at </span><a href="http://happilyhomeafter.blogspot.com/2012/07/huge-pops-of-color-through-photography.html" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: x-large;"> <b>happily home after</b></a><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">  shares this gorgeous DIY art work and tutorial. This is amazing!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrZRAECFt5cqxMiTw5XVFQw1gHsoxin_cD__UhC-aaxjgpMDAFNORgMmmoLmV3ig7Lg5MYe0yG3CVXh5OBfS-C7-GMaJE-DLdIfrp1fTSmCyT4ZuAYYTALxsUcdisqZ6_uviuHWlnB9iS/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="540" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYrZRAECFt5cqxMiTw5XVFQw1gHsoxin_cD__UhC-aaxjgpMDAFNORgMmmoLmV3ig7Lg5MYe0yG3CVXh5OBfS-C7-GMaJE-DLdIfrp1fTSmCyT4ZuAYYTALxsUcdisqZ6_uviuHWlnB9iS/s640/photo.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And how creative are these outdoor dominoes that <b><a href="http://www.1dogwoof.com/2012/08/outdoor-dominoes-tutorial.html">1dog woof</a> </b>created. Game anyone?</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip52y5Z5feW2cx68OENDN0ESshlKRdRCtBdShHMK4FTCaiJP4At9TTs-P3ZqXpvkC-CywaJYgdvyrGjd_aByqmH_q6GCdyWGrh0XfVu7if_pU_DoMdtagJvYRmkpcFZb9YUm21-kc4cfj/s1600/20120726-IMG_2327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgip52y5Z5feW2cx68OENDN0ESshlKRdRCtBdShHMK4FTCaiJP4At9TTs-P3ZqXpvkC-CywaJYgdvyrGjd_aByqmH_q6GCdyWGrh0XfVu7if_pU_DoMdtagJvYRmkpcFZb9YUm21-kc4cfj/s640/20120726-IMG_2327.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Spending time with the family today. Weekends are more precious now that the kids are back to school.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> I hope you are making the most out of your weekend too!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xYhNx_dflYweAtS-WWYLhxSnE1_qvRX0_131-E6Hy8ZDWXn-F684eKv1BTdoqYaWNLm1lv6DbCo2GDgzbAK1guv7ia9zDhMQ1KBLUo2dUnUIvryX_cD5Yj2w2axvaoXSl8qKsHO4gU3C/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xYhNx_dflYweAtS-WWYLhxSnE1_qvRX0_131-E6Hy8ZDWXn-F684eKv1BTdoqYaWNLm1lv6DbCo2GDgzbAK1guv7ia9zDhMQ1KBLUo2dUnUIvryX_cD5Yj2w2axvaoXSl8qKsHO4gU3C/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>

weekly wows

Okay first week of school is over and ... 3rd day of school my 1st grader asks me "Mom is it the last day of school yet"! Oh boy, ...