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August 2010 - Rambling Renovators
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Martha Stewart Cabinetry

12:12 PM
Martha Martha Martha... is there anything that woman can't do? We're selecting cabinetry for the basement reno and I had my mind set on Ikea for both the price and look... and then I came across this ad in the latest Martha Stewart Living...We're going for a white, bright, slight beachy feel in...

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3 Years

8:00 AM
It was three years ago today that HandyMan and I were married in a beautiful courtyard surrounded by all our family and friends. With each passing year, my love for him grows - love for him as a husband, and a provider and mate, and as a father - deepening and maturing. The...

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Giveaway: Sarah Richardson Paint Chips

10:29 AM
Its giveaway time here at Rambling Renovators and I think you fellow HGTV-addicts are going to like this one! If you are a longtime reader, you know that my favourite designer is Sarah Richardson. And what's not to love? Her designs are always a great blend of traditional and contemporary style, warm, and...

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The Love List

9:09 AM
I'm loving... This "favorite things" idea. (I'm so doing this for my annual Christmas gift exchange with my girlfriends).This French country table settingThis beige nursery (livened up with pops of yellow!)This postcard gardenThese bunk beds in a beach house. Love the chenille curtains, the plaid carpet, the striped fabrics and the tongue &...

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Play Kitchen Progress

10:58 AM
I've been working on the play kitchen when ever I can get a spare moment. Its been such a fun project. I'm getting more comfortable with the power tools but I still have to say my favourite part is the decorating and accessorizing. With the base cabinet for the sink built, I could...

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Antique Shopping

9:07 AM
So I did a bit of shopping on our vacation. I bought a mix of things, old and new, stuff for me and lots of stuff for the kid. I'm a cheap antique shopper and anything with a price tag over $20 makes me think long and hard. I realize some of the...

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Prince Edward County Vacation Happenings

1:02 PM
Day 1 - cough  Day 2 - fever  Day 3 - laryngitis  Day 3.5 - eye infection right eye  Day 4 -...

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Modern Country Style

12:42 AM
I find myself drawn more and more to this look... call it Americana, call it folksy, or modern country... always white and airy but grounded with hints of black. The curviness of the furniture, the spool legs and rounded backs, provide visual softness against the rough textures of sisal and burlap. We're off...

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Basement Bathroom Renovation Ideas

10:43 PM
We've been debating whether we include the basement bathroom in the basement renovation. Its well laid out, has a functional shower and really we could get by with just changing out the pedestal sink for more storage and painting over the floor to ceiling Van Gogh sunflowers mural (yes, we had more than...

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Things To Do With Your Kid: #1 Pool Party

3:46 PM
Did you ever, when you were young and single and doing something so fun, say to yourself "I...

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Play Kitchen Progress

11:29 PM
I put the long weekend to good use and, under HandyMan's guidance, managed to build the sink for...

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