captured in photos....

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captured in photos....

Just some shots from around the house the past few days. Doing product shoots, Oscar wanting to be like me and take product photos with his ...

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The DIY'ers #36

It's time for another The DIY'ers link party! We had a ton of awesome linkups from last week, and here are my top three favorite projects. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/9496245376/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="The DIY'ers Top 3 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="The DIY'ers Top 3" height="140" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9496245376_f52778369e_z.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10652501115/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Pottery Barn Look-Alike by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Pottery Barn Look-Alike" height="647" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5472/10652501115_e30cd89d29_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://lovethetompkins.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-bright-idea.html" target="_blank">Sow Seeds of Love</a> showed off these awesome Pottery Barn Look-Alike light fixtures. I absolutely love it! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10652501585/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Faux Bamboo End Table by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Faux Bamboo End Table" height="372" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7423/10652501585_099d947dc6_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.designitgirlblog.com/2013/10/animated-coral-faux-bamboo-side-table.html" target="_blank">Nicole from Design It Girl Blog</a> showed off the bright refresh to this Faux Bamboo End Table. I love the color! </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10652535636/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Clipboard Gallery Wall by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Clipboard Gallery Wall" height="425" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/10652535636_0e9495b150_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amy from <a href="http://www.delineateyourdwelling.com/2013/10/clipboard-gallery-wall.html" target="_blank">Delineate Your Dwelling </a>shared this trendy clipboard gallery wall. So cute! </td></tr></tbody></table>And lastly, I wanted to share the costumes that I DIY'ed for Justin and I. Justin's even won a costume contest!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10653104035/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="2013-11-03 by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="2013-11-03" height="457" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/10653104035_55ce70bf7b_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>And now onto the party!<br /><br /><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20DIY%27ers" target="_blank" title="TheDIYers"><img alt="The DIY'ers" height="100" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8492982155_c22507aecc_t.jpg" width="100" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><div style="font-weight: bold;"></div><textarea cols="18" name="Grab My Button" readonly="readonly" rows="3"><a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20DIY%27ers" target="_blank" title="Running on Happiness"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8096/8492982155_c22507aecc_t.jpg" width="100" height="100" alt="The DIY'ers" /></a> />

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The DIY'ers #36

It's time for another The DIY'ers link party! We had a ton of awesome linkups from last week, and here are my top three favorite pro...

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Questions and Answers About How to Stage

<div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1060752_zps2b012a22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1060752_zps2b012a22.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Q:</span></b> I’m trying to stage an empty house. I have enough furniture and it’s looking good. My question is what do I do in the closets?<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A: </span></b>I would leave closets empty because they look bigger. But not entirely empty. I would add a few props to dress them up and give a little personality.<br /><br />In a bedroom closet I would place some pretty boxes on the shelves. In a linen closet I would stack a few fluffy towels, and perhaps a folded blanket. In a coat closet, I would add some wooden or <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2011/07/make-your-closets-memorable-to-buyers.html" target="_blank">padded hangers.</a>     </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">These little things will help buyers on tour remember your house as the one with attractive closets, where people (that's you!) live clean, enviable lives. Buyers buy the lifestyle when they buy the house, and women particularly are interested in closets. So, stage them to look gal-friendly. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Remember to clean any light fixtures in the closets and to maximize the wattage.      </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Q:</span></b> We’re planning to sell our home in a year. I know there are things I should be doing now, but I don’t know where to start. Any advice?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A:</span></b> Start by getting rid of things you don’t love or need. Second, it’s not too early to get a home inspection so you’ll know what needs repairs. Then, educate yourself about the local real estate market and maybe interview some realtors. You should also get current about about <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2013/02/how-to-make-your-home-look-new.html" target="_blank">decorating trends</a> and what not to do so when you’re ready to stage you’ll be up-to-date.<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1060749_zpsc91a6cb0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-P1060749_zpsc91a6cb0.jpg" width="516" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Yes or no to mini blinds? When you don't want to spring for the <br />the pricier versions, how can you make them work for staging?    </i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Q:</span></b> Should I leave mini blinds in my windows when staging? I know they aren’t super-stylish, but I still like them for light control and privacy.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A:</span></b> I’m with you on the mini blinds, because they are inexpensive and functional. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">You could leave them up but layer a window treatment over them, one that lets you cover them to soften the look. Just sheers might look good, or draperies that you open every day when you want sunlight entering the room. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Remember that buyers respond well to bright rooms, so make sure both the blinds and any draperies are open wide when you expect a showing.<br /><br />And if your mini blinds are showing signs of age, replace them with new ones. <br /><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">Q: </span></b>The rooms on one side of my home are dark, even though they have enough windows. What can I do to make these rooms look brighter? I’ve already done what I can with lamps and overhead lights.</div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A: </span></b>If the walls aren’t a light color, can you repaint them? Can you add a large mirror to each room? Can you remove lower limbs from trees that might be creating too much shade? Can you make your <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2012/01/no-sew-window-treatments-why-stitch.html" target="_blank">window treatments</a> cover less of the window opening? Can you remove or <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2012/06/painting-furniture-dont-make-these.html" target="_blank">paint any dark pieces of furniture</a> that might be soaking up light?<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-ancestraloilpainting_zps3edbc068.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/1-ancestraloilpainting_zps3edbc068.jpg" width="496" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small; text-align: start;"><i>Make a portrait part of the room's decor instead of its <br />focal point. In this photo by Jeffrey Hirsch, costume designer <br />William Ivey Long, clustered attractive props and furniture near <br />the framed art instead of isolating it on a blank wall.   </i></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Q: </span></b>I have your eBook so I know that when staging you suggest avoiding artwork with faces in favor of landscapes, abstracts, and still lifes. I have a large painting of my great, great grandmother. I think it looks cool. Should I store it away when I list my house? </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A: </span></b>I agree, ancestral portraits <b><i>are</i></b> cool! Even ones that aren’t your own relatives add a certain dignity or importance to a room. I’d definitely leave it in place, as long as it isn’t the focal point of the room. How about somewhere unexpected, like in a hallway, bedroom, or on a stairwell?<br /><br /><div class="MsoNormal">That said, some old portraits look a little creepy or just too engaging to be used in a staged room. If your ancestor appears sad, mad, or stares out of the canvas in such a way that makes visitors talk about the art rather than your house, store the painting. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">I hope your great, great grandmother brings you good luck selling your home!  </div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Any Questions?</span></b> Do you have any problems about your DIY home staging? If my <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html" target="_blank">eBooks</a> don't solve them, <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/contact.html" target="_blank">email me your question</a> and I'll try to solve your home staging dilemma.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">  </div></div><a href="http://www.cubesmart.com/blog/weekly-roundup-best-content-on-the-web-3/"><img src="http://www.cubesmart.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/BestOf_Nov2013_horiz.png" /></a>

Questions and Answers About How to Stage

Q: I’m trying to stage an empty house. I have enough furniture and it’s looking good. My question is what do I do in the closets? A: I woul...

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Get the style: Elin's home

Vous vous souvenez du <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/10/elins-home.html" target="_blank">joli appartement d'Elin</a> que j'ai montré l'autre jour? Eh bien, si vous avez aimé son style, voici quelques objets de <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">mon shop</a> qui vous permettraient de recréer un look similaire chez vous!<br /><br /><i>Remember <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/10/elins-home.html" target="_blank">Elin's beautiful home</a> that I showed the other day? Well, if you liked her style, here are a few items from <a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/" target="_blank">my shop</a> that would help you achieve a similar look in your home!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwezdcUvfWlLW35PB_Z66YDgBEi_glxOW4hyOBmneq2Qh6S8tNWE5OG03Guc9OkLrDrtuLk6RUHzYwOdNRPsdRhbIi56q6Lg7PFkisXwIZsSOh2ohmP-B8Gm6kGjYsmt_EkMD1p42aAXU/s1600/cats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwezdcUvfWlLW35PB_Z66YDgBEi_glxOW4hyOBmneq2Qh6S8tNWE5OG03Guc9OkLrDrtuLk6RUHzYwOdNRPsdRhbIi56q6Lg7PFkisXwIZsSOh2ohmP-B8Gm6kGjYsmt_EkMD1p42aAXU/s1600/cats.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/bougeoirs/183-bougeoir-bouteille-champagne-pin-naturel.html" target="_blank">Bouteille bougeoir champagne en bois / </a><i><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/bougeoirs/183-bougeoir-bouteille-champagne-pin-naturel.html" target="_blank">Wooden champagne candlebottle:</a> </i>35€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/coussins/319-housse-de-coussin-tie-dye-50x50-cm-gris-bleu.html" target="_blank">Housse de coussin tie-dye / </a><i><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/coussins/319-housse-de-coussin-tie-dye-50x50-cm-gris-bleu.html" target="_blank">Tie-dye cushion cover:</a> </i>29€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/bougeoirs/282-bougeoir-lup-noir.html" target="_blank">Bougeoir noir métal / <i>Black metal candlestick:</i></a> 19€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/deco-murale/19-poster-personality-50x70-cm.html" target="_blank">Poster "personality" / </a><i><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/deco-murale/19-poster-personality-50x70-cm.html" target="_blank">Poster "personality":</a> </i>55€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/luminaires/248-suspension-e27-laiton.html" target="_blank">Suspension laiton / </a><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/luminaires/248-suspension-e27-laiton.html" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Brass pendant</a><i> + </i><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/luminaires/246-ampoule-diamond-light.html" target="_blank">Ampoule diamant <i>/ Diamond bulb:</i></a><i> </i>40€ + 36€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/coussins/47-coussin-50x50.html" target="_blank">Housse de coussin rayé / <i>Striped cushion cover:</i></a> 55€<br /><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/bougeoirs/240-bougeoir-rolf-noir.html" target="_blank">Bougeoirs noirs en bois / </a><i><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/bougeoirs/240-bougeoir-rolf-noir.html" target="_blank">Wooden black candlesticks:</a> </i>à partir de<i> / from</i> 39€<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/348-peau-de-mouton-d-islande-blanc-noir.html" target="_blank">Peau de mouton / S</a></span><i style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/plaids-et-linge-de-lit/348-peau-de-mouton-d-islande-blanc-noir.html" target="_blank">heepskin:</a> </i><span style="font-family: inherit;">9</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">5€ </span><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.lamaisondannag.com/fr/objets-deco/112-main-decorative-en-bois-m.html" target="_blank">Main en bois / <i>Wooden hand:</i></a> à partir de / <i>from </i>19€</span><br /><br />Et voici à quoi ca ressemblait chez Elin (d'autres photos <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/10/elins-home.html" target="_blank">ici</a>):<br /><i>And this is what it looked like at Elin's place (more photos <a href="http://lamaisondannag.blogspot.fr/2013/10/elins-home.html" target="_blank">here</a>):</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs7ll6V_9WXGPRcCa7HLIOcArFRYcovwJ4DuMIdaUDbZz4_rIFgf6sxFsuUylJa_qYsw_X0BdbTE_h9QPASheSGApl6p5ufdXfDuxXTCvMmhccwR8HI1RdzQw8dxqV-LCiupmJqUIOvc/s1600/collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUs7ll6V_9WXGPRcCa7HLIOcArFRYcovwJ4DuMIdaUDbZz4_rIFgf6sxFsuUylJa_qYsw_X0BdbTE_h9QPASheSGApl6p5ufdXfDuxXTCvMmhccwR8HI1RdzQw8dxqV-LCiupmJqUIOvc/s1600/collage.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Photos collage <a href="http://vastanhem.se/bostader/OBJ24646_1300094316/" target="_blank">Västanhem</a></i></div>

Get the style: Elin's home

Vous vous souvenez du  joli appartement d'Elin que j'ai montré l'autre jour? Eh bien, si vous avez aimé son style, voici quelqu...

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DIY Weekend Projects

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10609068055/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="DIY Weekend Projects by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="DIY Weekend Projects" height="480" src="https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2815/10609068055_ff78391b39_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2013/07/diy-dot-table-runner.html" target="_blank">DIY Dot Table Runner</a> // <a href="http://snapcreativity.com/coffee-filter-peonies/" target="_blank">DIY Coffee Filter Flowers</a> // <a href="http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2012/03/diy-20-cube.html" target="_blank">DIY Cubes</a>  </div><br /> While we'll be remodeling our house all weekend (...after our Halloween party tonight, of course), that doesn't mean that y'all can't be DIY'ing it up all weekend! Here are some of my favorite DIY projects that I've seen this week. I'm <b>definitely</b> going to be making those coffee filter flowers in my near future!<br /><br /><b><b>P.S. Don't forget to enter my <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-tea-towel-set-giveaway.html" target="_blank">giveaway</a> for a chance to win two trendy tea towels from The Shapes & Colors Textiles! Enter through this <a href="http://homecomingmn.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-tea-towel-set-giveaway.html" target="_blank">post</a>.  </b></b> <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/22623969@N03/10542123246/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Shapes and Colors Towel Giveaway by Home Coming, on Flickr"><img alt="Shapes and Colors Towel Giveaway" height="320" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3746/10542123246_d2f4ac772f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><b><b><br /></b></b>

DIY Weekend Projects

DIY Dot Table Runner // DIY Coffee Filter Flowers // DIY Cubes    While we'll be remodeling our house all weekend (...after our Hallow...

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bits + pieces - banana edition

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRnno8y4lBAZLE_35NIuVfOseZXqANPbFj-J3YAkD-2fjPDuv1b0b-blreIBajJJdC43t60kAFPbitkLDiNta36GzliA3cSwPCt3c0VX_8iP39tXhIS7glvc0OhnIlidfvtWsO_Ap-_s/s1600/IMG_4232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRnno8y4lBAZLE_35NIuVfOseZXqANPbFj-J3YAkD-2fjPDuv1b0b-blreIBajJJdC43t60kAFPbitkLDiNta36GzliA3cSwPCt3c0VX_8iP39tXhIS7glvc0OhnIlidfvtWsO_Ap-_s/s1600/IMG_4232.jpg" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhwCHA1pZqGigL0hJJTAiZZRrvKfJfGMAhLGVfMdod39rt_3-SOESCwtNheujDWk0AQ9tKmEoraB_7VrotUMqtI1AgtNx6lelOCwKcKDPBH4Av-ka5XUwJDy79_zgIgHXbIrvYnzIiKg/s1600/IMG_4229.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEhwCHA1pZqGigL0hJJTAiZZRrvKfJfGMAhLGVfMdod39rt_3-SOESCwtNheujDWk0AQ9tKmEoraB_7VrotUMqtI1AgtNx6lelOCwKcKDPBH4Av-ka5XUwJDy79_zgIgHXbIrvYnzIiKg/s1600/IMG_4229.jpg" /></a><br /><br />These aren't the clearest photos but I think it's pretty obvious what happened last night over here. As per Oscar's request, we dressed up as Bananas for Halloween. It was seriously the <i>best </i>seeing Oscar get excited to see Aubrey and I in costume. It was totally worth the <i>slight </i>embarrassment walking down our street in a bright yellow banana suit. ;)<br /><br /><i>Oscar's Banana costume was purchased at <a href="http://www.target.ca/en/" target="_blank">Target </a>and the Adult Banana Costumes were new in package at <a href="http://www.valuevillage.com/" target="_blank">Value Village. </a>I must admit - I was pretty surprised to have had no issue finding Adult sized Banana costumes. So wacky!</i>

bits + pieces - banana edition

These aren't the clearest photos but I think it's pretty obvious what happened last night over here. As per Oscar's request, we ...

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Friday mix

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFQn5xW279s71qSEmJEBtuAeb2O32b07InxwA7I0AkDtH13gSrLRgdbBAD2MDl-RIMpzEg4u1N2v2IevU10gu8iYGfBVw1jCRsTUo3GaZL9Ho_trJYSPnGt_QXK0l67g4QZ-JyoN2dhg/s1600/white+dark+blue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXFQn5xW279s71qSEmJEBtuAeb2O32b07InxwA7I0AkDtH13gSrLRgdbBAD2MDl-RIMpzEg4u1N2v2IevU10gu8iYGfBVw1jCRsTUo3GaZL9Ho_trJYSPnGt_QXK0l67g4QZ-JyoN2dhg/s1600/white+dark+blue.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Source 1. via <a href="http://vanillacoffe.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">vanilla coffee</a>, 2 & 4. via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/holmbergx/" target="_blank">Pinterest/holmberg</a>, 3. via <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/amerrymishap/" target="_blank">Pinterest/A Merry Mishap</a>, </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>5. <a href="http://www.lily.fi/blogit/suvi-sur-le-vif" target="_blank">Suvi sur le vif,</a> 6. source inconnue</i></div>

Friday mix

Source 1. via vanilla coffee , 2 & 4. via Pinterest/holmberg , 3. via Pinterest/A Merry Mishap ,  5. Suvi sur le vif, 6. source inconnu...

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