tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26573355416658845932024-03-13T02:55:10.520-07:00Fifi CheekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger548125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657335541665884593.post-17002102593297513182018-06-13T08:34:00.000-07:002018-06-13T08:34:35.976-07:00New Website and BlogSo excited to announce that Gathered has officially launched it's website!<br />
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A big thank you to <a href="https://www.proclaiminteractive.com/">Proclaim Interactive</a> for creating such a beautiful space to host the spaces we create. <br />
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Jump on over to the <a href="https://gatheredgroup.com/">website</a> where we will be blogging about what is going on at <a href="https://gatheredgroup.com/">Gathered</a>.<br />
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Happy 2017! </div>
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I love the holidays, but January (despite the cold weather) is so nice because we can wipe the slate clean and start fresh. This year especially is a fresh start as we move into our new house in six days... six days. I can't believe it. You know what else I can't believe? I can't believe our "move date" has fallen on the week I'll be in Atlanta for market. I made Grayson swear that he wouldn't move a box in until I got back. </div>
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Getting back on topic... a few resolutions and new habits I have on my list</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Make more meals at home.... not only is this healthier and better for our budget, I actually really love cooking and having a meal times at home. Do y'all follow <a href="http://designerbagsanddirtydiapers.blogspot.com/p/recipes.html">Natalie Mason</a>? She has the best recipes!</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Work out... I feel like this is on everyone's list every year but I've finally found something I really enjoy (I've been three times this week already!) </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Declutter and purge. I can't wait to get things out of storage and go through everything that's been boxed up for the last year. I have boxes and boxes of kids clothes and need to figure out what do to with them, any suggestions? </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Take a family vacation. Living a the beach, we are spoiled by being on the boat almost every weekend in the summer but we want to plan a vacation and really get a way for a week with the kids this year. </li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Time more time for myself. Other than working out (which I didn't do at all last year really) I feel so guilty to get a facial or massage as I could be spending that time and money on the kids. It's important to take time for myself and I hope that I can make a routine of doing something at least once a month. </li>
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Any resolutions or habits that you have made and kept in the past? Would love to hear! </div>
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Let's start from the beginning... if nothing else this will help me appreciate how far we've come in the renovation even though when I walk through the house it seems like it's getting worse by the day </div>
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BEFORE: EXTERIOR</div>
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I'm sure in her hay day, she was a good looking dame of a house. The siding is in decent shape but the shutters, roof, and windows are all being replaced. </div>
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BEFORE: ENTRYWAY</div>
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Plaster walls and ceilings, original lighting (which in this case also meant original electrical wiring)</div>
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BEFORE: FORMAL LIVING ROOM</div>
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This is to the left of the entryway and is our future master bedroom. We are closing in the casement off the entry and taking down the wall to the original music room to extend the space.</div>
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BEFORE: FORMAL LIVING ROOM</div>
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Another view of the formal living room, for the new master bedroom we will update the fireplace surround and refinish the mantel. The french doors to the left of the mantel are the entryway to the new master bathroom. The wall to the right of the fireplace is gone now and is the new master closet. </div>
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This was off the formal living room and will be the future master bathroom with a few square feet added. </div>
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BEFORE: FORMAL DINING ROOM</div>
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The dining room was to the right of the entry way and will be the future living room. The wall to the left is gone now and this room is extended into the existing butlers pantry to make it larger. </div>
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BEFORE: BUTLERS PANTRY</div>
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The butlers pantry was off the formal dining rom and is now going to be part of the living room. See the floor change? Hear about all the walls coming down... this is the part where things get expensive. </div>
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Now this is where it gets really expensive. You see those floors? We thought we found gold underneath them when the walls started coming down, but it wasn't hardwoods, it was rotten hardwoods/plywoods. You see that ceiling? That's a money problem too. We had always planned to replace it with sheetrock, but when it came down, we found major plumbing/rot issues on the guest bathroom. </div>
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There were about 100 hooks in the ceilings and we haven't been able to figure out what they were used for. Drying meat? Hanging herbs? Either way, the ceiling was dropped into a different slope so that' s been brought up to the 9' height as the rest of the house. This wall where the washer/dryer is has been blown out. The wall to the left we were all thinking and praying was going to be OK behind the plywood, but oh no, it all had to be replaced. Mo money, mo problems. </div>
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You see that fire extinguisher? For some reason, there were about 20 of those things posted all over the house. To the right not this is the existing powder room. Too tiny to even photograph. It's being extended and reworked where someone can use the bathroom with the door closed... not possible before. Everyone needs a little privacy. </div>
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This house is the traditional four square and all four bedrooms and two bathrooms were upstairs.</div>
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It's actually a little bigger than it looks in this photo, but this will be Maines bedroom. Closet is to the left of the photo. </div>
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Weird/tiny bathroom and no closet. We are reworking the closets in the entire house and extending this bathroom to be the kids bathroom. </div>
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The tiniest master bathroom... we are extending this and stealing a little square footage from the kids rooms to make their new bathroom larger. </div>
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This will be Tilley-Gray's room. The walls (minus wallpaper) upstairs are in good shape and luckily we can do the electrical through the floor and the ceiling since those are both going to be open. </div>
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The bumper stickers are from the 1980s. I feel like these are like a scrapbook of some teenage life and feel bag about getting rid of them but 100% am not using them. Toss them? The bumper stickers are pretty epic in this room. </div>
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We thought we would be able to salvage this bathroom... the one spot in the house that we could lipstick. It actually is full of rotted floors and walls and is now down the studs. </div>
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Such a mess, right off the kitchen. It has boat awnings on it that my drapery workroom said they made 15 years ago. This whole porch was ripped off and we are starting from scratch. </div>
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We've got big, long term plans for the yard, but so far we cleaned up the pool and actually have been able to swim. </div>
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We purchased this house in a little bit of a round about way. Gray and Baxter (Gray's brother) looked at it a few years ago. Gray, knowing good and well not to show it to me because of the price it was then and how much work it needed, didn't really tell me any details except it needed a lot of work. Fast forward after two more moves and living in a home we knew we bought as an investment and were so ready to sell, I still REALLY needed to be convinced and didn't walk through it with Gray until Channing, our architect took a look at it first. Gray and I work really well together once we have a plan, but he's knows a little bit about a lot of things and says exactly what he's thinking immediately. When he walks through a house (or sees things he knows he can fix) he just starts talking a million miles a minute, and I'm the very opposite. I like to take my time, quietly, and then talk about ideas a little later. Once we both walked through it separately, Gray and I both knew it was the house for our family. That's the best (and only) marriage advice I have y'all... architects and interiors designers are worth every penny. </div>
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Writing about our renovation and including snippets of Tilley-Gray and Maines is public, yes, but I can't believe how many people have commented on the number of times they have moved and how we are such bad parents. I moved dozens of times (30 to be exact) when I was growing up and as much as I hope that this house is a long-term home for our family, I don't think it defines the kind of parents we are or will define how Tilley-Gray and Maines turn out. They have loving parents and are surrounded by a community of friends that are like family that love them. I like to think that a house or the things that are inside it do not shape a childhood, but more the parents, the people, and the experiences they have. If anything, our kids are adaptable and grateful and that's at the tip top of important traits for me. </div>
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I have to say, I'm so so thankful for the sweet comments and encouragemnt we have received about the house. The experience we had with <a href="http://www.pietown.tv/">PieTown</a> was awesome and I'm not sure if we will film another episode or not yet, but if you'd like to see more, <a href="http://www.pietown.tv/contact">let them know so</a>! When the crew left, they were all pretty excited about the project and hopeful that more would come from it.</div>
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Babies, design projects, a store, and just life in general are all trump cards when it comes to blogging, but I'm dying to document this whole renovation on more than just instagram so am going to try my best on the old bloggity blog. Let's pick up where we left off last time with a little intermission called Hunting Vintage. </div>
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Back in January, Gray and I filmed with Pietown Productions and HGTV for a new pilot series called Hunting Vintage - Think House Hunters with a vintage twist. We have always loved historic homes, especially since selling our first home (featured in <a href="http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/how-to-transform-a-fixer-upper-pictures">HGTV magazine here</a>) and have had our eyes on that part of town over our last four moves in the last three years. Yes... FOUR moves over the last THREE years... while I was pregnant. I think Gray should give me some kind of medal.... or a great vacation for letting me actually go through all of this craziness that I insisted on. :) </div>
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Anyway, Pietown Productions contacted us and were interested in learning more about our project and after a few Skype conversations and emails we were set to film the show. Gray and I were nervous but the whole process was so much fun. I think 95% of that has to with the amazing crew we had. It's like going on a blind date at first but by the end of the first day it felt like we had been friends forever. The show aired two weeks ago and the response to it has been so positive. I'm not sure if we will film any more shows yet documenting the progress but as soon as I can, I'll put the episode link up and my next post will give more details about the show.</div>
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If you follow along on instagram, you may have seen a few posts of my newest project, a 1928 home that hasn't been touched (except for maybe a few updates in the 1960s) that Gray and I just purchased. Gray was at the house meeting the utility companies to set everything up in our names when he came across this coffee mug that was left behind. He sent me picture of this mug with a few choice words. Demo hasn't started yet and we are already getting warning signs. Yikes!</div>
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The goods news is that our general contractors are a dream. It's a husband/wife team. That's right... a female general contractor that is a wife and a momma. She knows what I'm saying when I'm not saying it. She understands preschool pick-up times and why I really think it's important to have a mom drop zone with a charging station. I have a few other construction teams that I work with and love here in Wilmington, but Stephannie is a good friend and between running a design business, opening a store, being a momma, and renovating a house, I know I can just say "just do what you think is best" on those little decisions and she will make the best decision. I have to focus on my clients and answer those little questions on their behalf and I'm glad that I have <a href="http://www.thepioneergroupnc.com/portfolio/">the Pioneer Group</a> to do that for me too. </div>
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I promise this is the worst of the house... the rest of it has beautiful details and great bones.... the floors (except the kitchen) are even in great shape and we just have to refinish them. The kitchen looks like a different house, but it's still the house. Y'all just send good vibes over. The architect and my positive attitude hopefully will get us a long ways because that's where that coffee cup was found and Grayson Cheek isn't quite so confident today!</div>
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The reason we are so in love with the house is the back yard. It has this massive oak tree that just feels like home. The yard is big and it needs a lot of work and it has a pool that makes me so terrified but I know that with the right work and the right design, it will all amazing. The backyard is more overwhelming to me than the house because it has two sheds, a basketball court, a green house, a pool, and an exisitng garden. Right now, it looks more like a swamp and an overgrown jungle. This is more of a long term project, more because of budget than anything, but I'm actually most excited about this than anything else. I've started an entire <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/fificheek/1224-outdoor-spaces/">Pinterest board</a> for our landscape designer and luckily, he is totally stoked about the whole thing. </div>
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We knew it was going to be a tough renovation budget wise. The words "moving target" are talked about a lot and to a designer, those words are no fun. We knew going into this it we would disagree, we would have have some hard conversations, but acknowledging that upfront, I can say it's not been too hard on our marriage. Y'all budgets and renovations are no joke. With a new construction, you can go over budget by adding more square footage, great finishes/tile/lighting/etc. Renovating a 100 year old home, we've had to spend money on things I will never actually see like new footers. The words "load bearing walls" are like a curse word to me now. Everytime I hear that curse word, I just have to strike off another gorgeous light fixture or millwork detail I had plans for and put that on the "phase 2" list... but I'm OK with that. I don't expect to have my dream house at 33. I'm beyond thrilled that Gray and I are able to have such a great house that we can work on long term. It won't have all the furniture and all the wallpaper and all the artwork that I'd love for it to have, but that's what makes it exciting to me. We will be moving into a home that has 100 years of history, renovated by a team that we love dearly, and year by year we will add the layers and our own history to make it ours. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Patience has been on our side through this renovation as we've run into some major hiccups due to boring things like steel beams, rotting wood, and crumbling footers. Tens of thousands of dollars that none of us will actually ever see have been spent (bye bye herringbone floors and steel windows) but at the end of the day, we are still happy to own this house. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Renovating a home that's almost a century old is like running a marathon hung over. Almost every day I feel like we've had bad news but we just keep our chins up and make necessary adjustments and at the end of the day, we know that this home will be a great place for our family. Adam, who is the husband part of The Pioneer Group, lovingly said that maybe it was all of our fault. All the problems that we've run into have been because this old dame of a house heard us talking about making her more modern and she reared up and gave us a hard time. Hopefully now that we are just giving her updated bones and a new foundation she will be happy with her face lift and a little nicer to us now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Renovating has been such an eye opening experience and something that I've really enjoyed. I'm blessed to work with great clients that have beautiful homes, but there is something about bringing a crumbling old home back to life, the imperfection and ugliness of it all is so rewarding. I went out of town last weekend with the kids while Gray worked on the house and my one request was that the refrigerator in the back yard with the rotten pickle jars be gone when we got back. Baby steps....</span><br />
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The idea of relaxing and going to market don't typically go together but this year, Gray had a conference at the Grove Park Inn about the same time that market started. Instead of not seeing each other for a solid week we decided to make full trip of it, sans kids, and spend a little uninterrupted time together. After all, things are going to get a little more exciting around here (that's what I tell myself when I start getting overwhelmed and so far so good!)</div>
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We started the trip by stopping in High Point so that I could go to the vintage and antique market. Most of the other showrooms were still setting up and not quite open but being there early I was able to score beautiful things for the store. </div>
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I am constantly on the search for vintage oushak rugs and found beautiful rugs including one for a project I'm working on right now (not pictured). There were piles of over dyed rugs but these were tucked back in a corner folded up and to be quite honest, it was lucky Gray was there with me because he was happy to unfold them all for me. After about half an hour of going through these rugs, there were about a dozen other people around as Gray would flip each rug out. Luckily I got first dibs and scored these for the new store!</div>
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Buying for a store is so much harder than pulling things for clients and I can tell just by looking at the store right now what I'm really drawn to and it's unique tables because I have about 6 in my little store. The last thing I needed to buy was a table but this one caught my eye and I couldn't leave without it. How great would this be in a more modern house with light walls and a set of pretty lamps? Y'all it is so pretty. Somebody come and get it before I take it home!</div>
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Gray couldn't get over these vintage dough bowls for some reason so they are came home with us too for the store. I wasn't quite sure about them but you'll see a little further down that apparently he wasn't the only one that loved them (they were all over market!) and I found just the right thing for them!</div>
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After I emptied my wallet at the antique part of market, we hoped back in the car and headed to Asheville. Gray was honored this past weekend at a continuing education retreat and I was lucky enough to spend the weekend at the Grove Park Inn with him. We ate and while he was in class I worked a little by the huge fireplace, hiked, went to yoga class, and then on Saturday spent 8 hours at the spa. I didn't know what to do with myself!</div>
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I packed so last minute for this weekend and just threw in what I thought I would need for market, a night or two out for dinner, but really didn't think about the days too much while I was at the Grove Park Inn. I went hiking every morning and afterwards had coffee on the back porch while I worked a little. Let me just tell you.... the more "mature" guest at the hotel were no joke. I took this photo because the guest check in was so beautiful, but really.... look at that dapper man. His hat had real feathers in it and those shoes were wing tipped with his monogram on the back. That was basically my motivation to go to yoga class.... to under dressed to stay on the veranda with my mac book and coffee!</div>
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Have any of you gone hiking solo before? This was just a few miles but it was so relaxing. With so much going on at home to think about, I was able to just hike and relax and listen to everything going on around me. </div>
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This sign was about half way through the hike. Thanks for the warning, right!?</div>
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The hike ends at an outdoor wind art gallery. It was so peaceful and beautiful and made me think that something like this would be so great when we move into our new house.</div>
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The view looking out of the main bar was so pretty! </div>
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Two of the three nights we went out to dinner around Asheville. If you aren't familiar with Asheville, it's known for it's food scene and there are so many great restaurants. My brother lives there and recommended a new spot called Curate. It's a tapas bar and when we called a few weeks ago to make a reservation, the only spot they had was at 10pm. We heard it was worth it so went and it didn't disappoint. The menu had about 100 different tapas on it so instead of spending an hour reading the menu, we just asked the waiter to pick out a few for us to try and they were all great.</div>
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On Saturday, Gray had classes all day and had booked a facial for me at the spa. My appointment wasn't until the afternoon but everyone told me to go for the day so after hiking that morning I went, I spent almost eight hours at the spa, I just lost track of time. It's that amazing. I didn't take a photo while I was there (no phones/cameras allowed!) but this is what one of the indoor mineral pools looks like. </div>
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Saturday night we went to dinner at <a href="http://www.ganshanstation.com/">Gan Shan Station</a>. Out of the all the meals we ate that weekend, it was by far my favorite. It reminds me a lot of the restaurant <a href="http://xiaobaobiscuit.com/">Xiao Bao Biscuit</a> in Charleston. The atmosphere was just as great as the food and we sat at the bar so that we could see all the action in the kitchen. If you are ever in Asheville and love Asian food, check it out. </div>
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By Sunday we were anxious to get back home but I needed to spend another day at market so we stopped by High Point on our way back home. The store is opening in a little over two weeks (hope you will come and visit!) and I have a few design clients that I needed to shop for.<br />
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Remember that dough bowl Gray talked me into? Saw them about fifty times on Sunday at market. </div>
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This vintage truck was already taken when I saw it but it was in almost perfect condition and just the right size. </div>
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Went to visit one of my favorite showrooms who had great artwork from <a href="http://zoebioscreative.squarespace.com/">Zoe Bios Creative</a>. </div>
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It was SUCH a good weekend but I was so happy to be home. We didn't get home until late Sunday night and I just wanted to snuggle up with Tilley-Gray and Maines. This week has been great prepping for the opening, working on a fun project on Figure 8 Island, and today I turn 33. Yikes! As I write this, my early bird little girl and (not so early bird husband) are making pancakes for me. Hope you all have a great day too! </div>
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Another perk of having a weekend at home is sitting down and cleaning out my camera roll. Here are a few favorites that never made out...</div>
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A heaping plate of french fries at <a href="http://www.zunicafe.com/">Zuni Cafe</a>. I ate the whole plate before the roast chicken came out and let me tell you.... this was the best dinner I've ever had. </div>
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We don't get a lot of one on one time but a few days in San Francisco this summer were pretty perfect. </div>
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Accessories to fill up a few bookshelves at a project in California. </div>
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This bedroom scheme didn't get chosen (the one they picked is a beauty though!) but I think this belongs somewhere. Can't stop thinking about these fabrics together!</div>
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Before we had to strap Maines in his high chair, he would just sit there patiently until I got him out. Then one day he discovered that he could shimmy his way out. Once he figured that out, meal time has gone down hill for all of us. He is WILD but he sure is sweet. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our first weekend at home after a string of weekends traveling has me in the organizing, cleaning, and cooking mode. I have been slack about cooking lately but certainly redeemed myself after making this salad. Yes, redemption after making a salad.... it's THAT good! </span></div>
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<i><a href="http://www.sugarandgrace.com/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">adapted from Sugar and Grace</span></a></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Cook the bacon in a frying pan until it's nice and crispy. While it's frying, chop brussels sprouts. Once the bacon is done, pour out grease and add chopped brussels sprouts, stirring continuously until they are slightly browned (5 - 8 minutes.) </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix. Add in olive oil, whisking until combined.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Mix sliced kale and shaved roasted brussels sprouts in a large bowl. Throw in bacon, almonds, and cheese. Pour dressing over the top and toss salad until all ingredients are distributed throughout.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small; line-height: 24.5px;">Hope y'all had a fantastic weekend! I have a FULL week ahead including a visit from one of my most favorite people on the planet who is coming tomorrow to help me set up Gathered. This week is also the kick off of two of my favorite things.... my birthday and High Point market! </span></div>
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I am so so thrilled to introduce you all to Gathered, my new design studio and store here in Wilmington. It has been a labor of love for the last six months and I can't wait to finally open the doors in a few weeks and invite everyone to come in! If you don't live in town, you can still follow the store on Instagram <a href="https://instagram.com/gatheredbylindseycheek/">@gatheredbylindseycheek </a>where I will be posting new arrivals almost daily.</div>
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Original artwork, favorite home accessories, custom headboards, bedding, throw blankets, vintage rugs, lighting, linens, and fabric and wallpaper by the yard will be a few things that we have at Gathered. I also want to hear what you all would love to see so don't be shy in telling me! Here are a few things that have come in so far! </div>
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I'm also carrying a few of Tilley-Gray and Maine's favorite things and will of course have snacks and plenty of things to keep your little ones happy if you bring them in too! While a part of me is totally freaked out on the inside that this is actually happening and praying that you all love it, the majority of me is just so excited to open the doors and welcome everyone in because I love it so much. We are still nailing all the details down, but please mark your calendars for Thursday, November 5th for an opening party! I hope to see you there!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm working on a few new constructions right now and one client is in between doing or not doing shiplap walls in the main living areas. DO!!!! I say, but of course not everyone is just going to go off my word, so I pulled together a few inspiration shots to show them. It's not something that they had originally planned for, but the architecture of the home they are building is going to pair perfect with this detail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Shiplap was used for barns and outbuildings originally, but it's made a comeback, especially in coastal homes. A lot of times, you will see shiplap used in either very rustic or very coastal style homes but more and more builders and home owners are using it. My favorite example is this kitchen that has a Kelly green island and brass hardware. It isn't a typical shiplap match, but I love the mix of all of these together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This little nook is a great space to make a big impact with shiplap. Love the reclaimed wood beam too!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If I had an unlimited budget, I might just shiplap my entire house.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I saw this kitchen last night on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/fificheek/">Pinterest </a>and just about fell on the floor. Good lord that's pretty. This kitchen doesn't have shiplap (that's brick instead) but this would be a great spot for shiplap. Just look at those pretty details. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Typically shiplap is either a stained wood or painted white, but I love this painted finish in this bathroom. It's a little softer and makes for such a serene bathroom. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do any of you have shiplap in your homes? Jenny from <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2013/08/diy-plank-walls-and-painted-mudroom.html">Little Green Notebook</a> has a detailed tutorial if you are up for a DIY!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend Gray and I are high tailing it to Charleston for an adult only weekend and I could not be more excited. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids and love spending the weekends with them, but I'm looking forward to having leisurely lunches, late dinners, and unscheduled days while we are there. We are going to visit good friends that live right in the heart of Charleston. Our friends sent us a little sneak peak of the weekend, and luckily it's centered around great restaurants with a little </span>paddle boarding<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and shopping in between. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.theamericanomp.com/">The Americano</a>, <a href="http://www.poestavern.com/">Poe's</a>, <a href="http://492king.com/">492</a>, and <a href="http://cannongreencharleston.com/">Cannon Green</a> are all on the agenda and I can't wait. I'm also looking forward to shopping on King Street including stops at <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/d9y7gf7tw">Hampden Clothing</a> and <a href="http://www.macandmurphy.com/">Mac & Murphy</a>. <br />
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I've got this new thing with ceramics. Lord knows I love a good set of china, but lately I have been obsessed with finding unusual handmade pieces for serving platters, decanters, vases....just about anything I can get my hands on. </div>
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/theobjectenthusiast?ref=shopsection_shophome_leftnav">The Object Enthusiast </a>is a new favorite I found through <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/fificheek/">Pinterest</a> and I just ordered a few of her pieces. I'm using this planter on a window ledge in a kitchen and love the subtle amount of blush pink it brings in. </div>
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Whether they are styling a bookshelf, corralling jewelry, or the centerpiece of a cocktail party, these unique pieces are ones that I know I will love for years to come. Do you have any favorite ceramics? Would love to hear about them!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">2014 was a year of change. I haven't really blogged since the beginning of last year, and a LOT has happened since then. I had a baby, moved into a new home, and made major transitions in my business. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maines just turned one and he could not be more of a joy. People told me how much it changes going from one child to two but he fits so perfectly, is so laid back, and luckily, Tilley-Gray is pretty obsessed with her little brother. </span></div>
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Tilley-Gray is just about the most darling little girl I could ask for. She certainly has her moments, but in between playing dress up and telling us stories about princesses, she's casting a pink fishing rod sitting on the coffee table in our living room. She's a daddy girl, that's a given, but she sure does love her momma. </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Our new home, like most, is a constant work in progress. It was built in 1997 and has a great floor plan, is in a great neighborhood at the end of a cul-de-sac, in the best school district.... it just needs some cosmetic changes to bring it up to date. That is an entirely different post, but we are ticking away little by little. I can't wait to show you around the house, what we are working on, and what I'm dreaming up as our next projects. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The design company that I co-founded, Poplin & Queen Interiors, dissolved at the end of last year and I have transitioned into my own design firm, Lindsey Cheek Interiors. What I thought would be a slow and steady process of growth has actually been greeted with many new projects and clients. </span>The homes I am designing right now are all in the beginning stages and I am excited to share the progress as they come along.<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In addition to designing, I am in the process of opening an </span>etsy<span style="font-family: inherit;"> shop! I've </span>always wanted a little shop and with fabric inventory piling up and little treasures I've collected along the way not quite all fitting into my own home, it was time to finally do it. <span style="font-family: inherit;"> Think dozens of custom pillows, small accessories, art work, and a few of my favorite hostess gifts. We are finishing up all the photography next week and as soon as the shop goes live, I will </span>let<span style="font-family: inherit;"> y'all know!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> In all of this transition I have moved into a new studio space that I share with 2 other designers. We </span>have<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a revolving inventory of items in the studio and are open by chance or by appointment to shop out of. We are planning a big summer party and as soon as those details are wrapped up, I will let you all know that too! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With all of </span>these<span style="font-family: inherit;"> changes, what it comes back to is that I sure do miss blogging. I miss the network of people that I met through Fifi Cheek, I miss being able to look back at the weeks and months of inspiration, and more than anything, I miss the interaction that I had with all of my sweet readers.</span></div>
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I'm back and I'm refreshed and I can't wait to share with y'all again! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.twineandtwigstyle.com/">Twine & Twig</a>... these two sisters from Charlotte are killing it. I am beyond obsessed with their new Spring collection. The leather and suede straps and all of the natural shells and glass beads are so gorgeous. Hopefully one of these will be arriving in the mail to me for Valentine's day (hint hint Gray!) and can perk up my daily uniform of a denim shirt and jeans. </span></div>
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Y'all....this is Maines. </div>
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He's almost five months old and I am so excited to finally introduce him to you all. He is the sweetest, most darling little boy and I can't wait to share his birth story and his newborn photos. </div>
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It has been months since I've blogged. We have moved, had intensive design work, and OH! I had a baby too! So many new exciting things with life and with Poplin & Queen Interiors coming up in the next few weeks and months. With so much going on, something had to give, but I have missed this little blog and all of you so much. So no promises or scheduled post, but when I have something that I think is just too good not to share, I'll be back to share it with you all. </div>
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<i>thanks <a href="http://www.millieholloman.com/">Millie Holloman</a> for the sweet photo of Maines</i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657335541665884593.post-44895281496310444092014-01-09T06:39:00.000-08:002014-01-09T06:39:59.272-08:00Currently Craving: Crispy Autumn Kale Salad<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I looked at my </span><a href="http://instagram.com/fificheek" style="font-family: inherit;">instagram</a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> profile yesterday and was embarrassed by how much food I've been posting. The hazards of being 7 months pregnant I guess. This salad is too good not to share, especially because it's right on par for all of you that are trying to get back into the healthy swing of things for the New Year. I can't remember where I found it (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/fificheek/">pinterest</a> is my best bet</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">) but I traced it back to a new favorite blog, <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/">How Sweet It Is</a>. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place kale in a large bowl and massage olive oil, apple cider, 1/8 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and pepper into for 1-2 minutes. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 10 minutes. Toss well and roast for 5-10 minutes more, until slightly crispy but not golden.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">While kale is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat and add bacon. Cook until crispy and fat is rendered (about 2 minutes), then remove with a slotted spoon and let drain on a paper towel. Add the shallot, garlic, sweet potatoes and apples to the skillet, tossing with remaining salt and cinnamon. You want the sweet potato and apple finely diced, about the same size as the bacon bits and only slightly larger than the pom arils and pine nuts. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">There is nothing more that I love then getting dolled up and going out on New Year's Eve, having a delicious meal and great cocktails with </span>Grayson<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"> and a few great friends. This year is a little different with being pregnant and having a two year old. We are going for an early dinner with a few favorite friends that have kiddos too, then coming home to have a cozy late night together. It can be just as fun, and a lot less stressful doing it at home. Here’s the plan:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">You can still get dolled up, but tonight is the perfect excuse to splurge on darling silk pajamas and slippers. I love Equipment shirts so much, and they now have gorgeous pajamas. They are pricey, but I've heard they will last for the long haul. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/d8s9pf7tw">Equipment Lillian Polka-dot Pajama Set</a> / <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/d8s9vf7tw">Elizabeth Cole Starburst Earrings</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2013 has been an incredible years with blessings, struggles, and lots and lots of laughs. I know 2014 will do the same. I hope you all have an incredible last day of 2013 and a very happy New Year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been having the toughest couple of months lately. Lots of things going on and this pregnancy has been more difficult the second go around. We had Tilley-Gray's two year photos made by a sweet friend, Michelle Leonard, a few weeks ago, and looking through them made me feel so thankful. It's easy to start feeling sorry for yourself, but these photos reminded me how truly blessed we are. </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2657335541665884593.post-49999765392892239262013-12-17T12:44:00.001-08:002013-12-17T13:42:22.277-08:00How to host a Favorite Things Party<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I posted a photo last night on instagram from a "favorite things" party I went to and had such a big response, I thought I'd share a little more today. I have really tried to be more disconnected lately, so only took one photo, but I wanted to share all the details. It was honestly one of the best parties I have been to, so here are the details....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">All of our gifts had to be $8 or less, but after talking about it, we may up it to $10 the next go around. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">The host chooses a "favorite things" sheet and reads off the answers. The first party guest to guess who the sheet belongs to chooses four names (out of a basket) to give their favorite thing to. Then she reads the next sheet.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It was really one of the best nights I have had in a long time. These past few weeks have been especially stressful, and it was so nice to relax and just have a good time with girl friends!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">won this and didn't feel so guilty driving through the drive-thru this morning!</span></div>
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I refuse to buy maternity tops (except for these <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dd5pff7tw">t-shirts</a>), so I'm investing in a few quality pieces that I know will get me through the winter. Ponchos have been a go to on these colder days and I know I'll wear them just as much when I'm not pregnant.</div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dc9exf7tw">Nordstrom Cashmere Poncho</a> / <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dc9baf7tw">Nordstrom Merino Wool Poncho </a></div>
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Do y'all have the Christmas bug yet? I sure do. It's hard not to with an <i>almost</i> 2 year old. (I'm hanging on to these last few days of her being 1).</div>
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This year, things are different because our extended family has taken a little shift, so we are starting a few new traditions. What traditions have you started? I'd love to hear!</div>
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A few new traditions this year:</div>
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Buying new <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/c6s73f7tw">garland</a> and new ornaments to decorate our tree. I love these <a href="http://www.landofnod.com/holiday-decor/kids-room-decor/michael-mabry-ornaments-set-of-12/s625108">12 days of Christmas</a> ornaments!</div>
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<a href="http://rstyle.me/~ZSjo">Elf on the Shelf</a>: I think Tilley-Gray still may be a little young for this, but know she will at least love the story and Gray and I will love seeing her spot the Elf in his new place every morning. </div>
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These <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cvs69f7tw">Snowman Surprise Balls</a> are adorable and filled with little trinkets and toys. </div>
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She loves her Jellycat Bunny so much, I had to get her the <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cicj5f7tw">reindeer</a> for Christmas. </div>
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One tradition that we will continue to do is adding to our Christmas playlist. Shannon and I pulled together some of our favorite songs to share with you all! Hope you love them as much as we do!</div>
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Here's a little treat for you all on Halloween.<a href="https://www.facebook.com/PoplinandQueen"> Shannon</a> and I had the pleasure to go all-out girly glam for a client's office and installed it right when we got back from High Point market last week. </div>
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Tilley-Gray is going to be Cinderella and yesterday in dance class, she was beside herself in her costume. Hopefully she will love the costume just as much tonight!</div>
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If you follow me on instagram, you might have seen that Tilley-Gray is going to be a big sister. We are over the moon excited and will find out in two weeks what we are having. I'm not sure Tilley-Gray knows exactly what is going on, but once in a while she will walk by and pat my belly or lift up my shirt and give her biggest kiss. It's adorable. </div>
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The past few weeks have been loaded with traveling and with High Point market (I'll be posting my favorite finds later this week). I was able to sneak in some family time with a few of our friends and take all of our girls to the pumpkin patch at <a href="http://www.mikesfarm.com/">Mike's Farm</a>. In my next life, Gray and I are going to live on a farm and have horses and a pumpkin patch. I know we enjoyed it just as much as the girls did.</div>
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East Dane, aka Shopbop for men, launched recently and it's amazing. They have rounded up the best of the best from classic styles like <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b4eb5f7tw">Billy Reid</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b4edtf7tw">Filson</a> to newer brands like <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b4ee2f7tw">Burkman Bros.</a> and<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/b4efyf7tw"> Raleigh Denim </a>. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCPqIMom73eMPUlSWmWTgKMNw8ZGWyrv1LD0ruukIKTbVDkshimCUElxdXOO9FSGC3girG0wzinEV-LPB0fRksqzRFhWxQM0y1_C4ENGNM0NxMy1JFTznjUR1hkzT4kC64ATpQwsQAxs/s1600/Screen+Shot+2013-10-07+at+10.57.16+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCPqIMom73eMPUlSWmWTgKMNw8ZGWyrv1LD0ruukIKTbVDkshimCUElxdXOO9FSGC3girG0wzinEV-LPB0fRksqzRFhWxQM0y1_C4ENGNM0NxMy1JFTznjUR1hkzT4kC64ATpQwsQAxs/s640/Screen+Shot+2013-10-07+at+10.57.16+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div>
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I'm not sure I'll find Gray looking at it anytime soon, but it sure does make shopping for him easier on me. I love the style guides they have with everything laid out. </div>
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