tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7719030319002102212024-03-13T12:13:55.687-07:00Modern Earth Designcalming elements & natural aesthetic of home design.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.comBlogger276125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-11525001208126772882015-04-29T07:11:00.000-07:002015-04-29T07:11:55.270-07:00Closet OverflowHas this ever happened to you?<br />
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Someone is coming to your house, unexpectedly (like in an hour), and your place is a mess! You go through the house and do the quick clean - shoving everything in a closet. They come over - you enjoy their company. Share stories, laugh, eat, drink.<br />
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Then, a similar situation happens again.<br />
You do the quick clean and put more items in the closet. You're beginning to run out of space because what you had put in there is still there.<br />
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The cycle goes on until the closet can't close anymore.<br />
Then we look for other closets to hide our stuff.<br />
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Sooner or later what was put in the closet has to be dealt with.<br />
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Isn't that just like our lives?<br />
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We go and keep putting things in "closets" or "compartments" in our heart and say, "I'll take care of that later."<br />
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We put away our hurts, we shove down our disappointments, we hide our pain, etc. we keep piling them up on top of each other but, as long as we can still close the door, we think we're doing fine.<br />
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Keep putting the smile on.<br />
Keep going through the motions.<br />
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Until one day the door won't close anymore and the "stuff" begins to spillover into other areas of our lives.<br />
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Have you been there?<br />
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Since the beginning of this year, I have been going through areas of my home and getting rid of things.<br />
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It's a symbolic gesture of cleaning out my heart, as well. Getting rid of layers of stuff.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-82528809780344467472015-04-21T19:29:00.001-07:002015-04-21T20:33:39.264-07:00The Value Perspective<br />
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Has this ever happened to you? Sometimes when everything is quiet and I actually get some time alone, I am taken back to moments that have shaped who I am now...</div>
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Like many families, when I was growing up there wasn't a lot of extra resources. </div>
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There were 7 of us, but that didn't stop my mother's creativity.</div>
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I have memories of her reupholstering & refinishing furniture, making art, and painting. </div>
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When she brought things home she enlisted my help in rearranging furniture. It amazed me how many different ways she could reconfigure a room. Every time she brought something home, no matter what it was, the room was rearranged to celebrate its arrival.</div>
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All those years of watching her, she created a beautiful home without a huge budget.</div>
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She taught me that you really create a "home" environment out of love and imagination. </div>
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Growing up the way I did has allowed me to always think outside the box and be inventive. </div>
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She saw value in the things at the time I could not. What was once discarded became part of the design of our home.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-12060798705810474322015-04-07T04:00:00.000-07:002015-04-21T18:43:35.870-07:00The Miracle<div style="text-align: left;">
This past weekend was Easter but it was also my daughter's birthday!</div>
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I started thinking about her and the miracle she is..</div>
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When I was pregnant I knew there was something wrong</div>
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You know what I am talking about, Moms? Our knower just kicks in..this pregnacy was different than my first.</div>
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I kept my fear inside and didn't share except to God in my prayers.</div>
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One day I woke up and told my husband that I think I needed to go to the hospital to get checked.</div>
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They ran their tests and were about to send me home when one doctor said to try a different exam. There was no amniotic fluid and rushed me to have an emergency c-section.</div>
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I saw her several hours later with that little face poking through her swaddle. Flat face with a small button nose and large dark eyes..</div>
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I immediately felt to protect her..</div>
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She didn't look like a normal baby but was beautiful</div>
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But she was mine!</div>
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The doctor kept doing test upon test on her until there was no place else to cut on her little feet.</div>
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5 days of being told she would never be like her older sister</div>
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5 days of being told I needed to face reality</div>
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There was something inside that wouldn't let me settle for that.<br />
I prayed. Her Dad prayed.<br />
We brought her home.<br />
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I looked at my little angel.<br />
She was so good.<br />
Slept through the night and was never fussy.<br />
Prayed<br />
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the ear that once was closed opened<br />
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It's wonderful to look back and see the good that has happened in your life. She is my reminder that there is 'Nothing that is impossible for God'...even when it looks like there is :)<br />
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What are some of your moments? Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-64840901652409274092015-04-02T06:44:00.000-07:002015-04-02T06:47:00.175-07:00Designing LifeI have been thinking about "Design" for the past several months and what that means to me personally and to Modern Earth Design.<br />
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I do love creating beautiful spaces and all the layers it takes to make that happen. It's a passion that I get lost in and won't ever get tired of.<br />
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So, my blog is going to take a different turn and I am excited about it!</div>
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Yes, I will still be discussing interiors and latest projects but I will also be talking about life and what I am doing in "Designing Life". Maybe along my journey you will be able to use something for your own.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-77037331846606495682015-02-18T09:20:00.000-08:002015-02-18T09:28:40.855-08:00Small Bathroom Solutions : VanityTis the season for renovations and remodeling! Tax time has come and with the return you can give your bathroom a little upgrade.<br />
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If you're dealing with a small bathroom and you want to give the illusion of more space without having to sacrifice storage here is a solution for you.<br />
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/bathroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Contemporary Bathroom</a> by <a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/london" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">London Interior Designers & Decorators</a> <a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/celiajames/celia-james" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;">Celia James</a></small></div>
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Antique table is an eye-catcher for this space! This "vanity" adds the right amount of warmth to this all white bathroom.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-61469074123040322652015-02-13T09:50:00.000-08:002015-02-13T09:50:11.904-08:00Avoid This Decorating MistakeHave you ever been caught up in that "cool" piece of furniture? The one that looks good and would seem to be the compliment to your space. You purchase on a whim and realize..it's not functional, practical and definitely not comfortable.<br />
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I am a mom of 3 awesome kids but how many of you know that even though you love them to pieces you have to sometimes just close the door and go to that place where you can be filled up again.<br />
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It's my quiet place. I come and read novels.. design magazines.. get my ideas for my clients (with a good cup of coffee in hand. I love coffee! )<br />
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Creating your own oasis isn't hard..just surround yourself with things you love! If you love books then create your own library with some shelves! If you love plants..hang them or place them on tables in a grouping or solitary. If you like to be cozy put a basket near a chair with throw blankets in them and perhaps a cute pillow. Create an environment that gives you peace and can foster creativity.<br />
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Thankful for my friend, Marissa, who is an amazing photographer based out of Charleston, SC. If you are looking for an artistic photographer to capture moments .. look no further!</div>
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During our meeting we were able to pick which areas we wanted to head up.. I decided to take the lounge area where we gathered to have our first brainstorming session. The conference theme was "Go And Be" and immediately my brain started going with ideas. </div>
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What I took "Go And Be" to mean was "Grow And Be". You are evolving and becoming who you truly are.. If you submit to the process.</div>
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So, with that inspiration I decided to go with an organic, ecclectic feel of the space. Those coffee pics that you see in the space needed to be covered and I wanted to bring the theme of the conference in them. Also, the wall with the blue needed to be covered inexpensively because of a small budget..which just caused me to be more creative.</div>
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I wanted a wall installation of flowers ! ( whisper.. Don't mind that lamp sitting there with absolutely no purpose). I want to personally say thank you to Ahndea May for bringing her silk flowers from her personal collection to make this into a reality for me. She is an amazing stylist .. Check her out at <a href="http://ahndeamay.com/">AhndeaMay.com</a></div>
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If you're looking for creative solutions for your residential or commercial space Modern Earth Design is here to help. You can contact us at modernearthdesign@yahoo.com</div>
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She draws every day..it's her passion! What better way to encourage than to display her work.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-65350903085480307272014-03-05T07:01:00.000-08:002014-03-05T07:01:32.200-08:00What Can Be..<div style="text-align: center;">
Winter seems to have dragged on. It has been relentless. Right now it's snowing again..</div>
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I know a lot of people are tired and it seems like spring will never come.</div>
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I am here to tell you it will. Change your perspective. You see underneath all that snow something is brewing..</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-80616507244711193582014-02-24T22:43:00.001-08:002014-02-25T09:12:29.682-08:00Coastal CollectionsGood Morning!<div><br></div><div>I have been thinking a lot about the ocean recently .. </div><div>Being from New Jersey I miss the smell of the ocean air and the sound of the waves coming onto the beach.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fWuXG8nxnuQ/Uww7b0s8A8I/AAAAAAAADr8/KqzgYj77GW4/s640/blogger-image--547271518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fWuXG8nxnuQ/Uww7b0s8A8I/AAAAAAAADr8/KqzgYj77GW4/s640/blogger-image--547271518.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>One day I will own a small Oceanside cottage but until then here are some ideas to create that atmosphere.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uJfCwOkBh84/Uww7i-CfzVI/AAAAAAAADsU/x0-1Q_Tn8Eg/s640/blogger-image--2067270913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uJfCwOkBh84/Uww7i-CfzVI/AAAAAAAADsU/x0-1Q_Tn8Eg/s640/blogger-image--2067270913.jpg"></a></div></div><div> (Via Pinterest)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IJZd_P8mIWQ/Uww7d2jlTeI/AAAAAAAADsE/QFO5BO9kwt0/s640/blogger-image--1076213652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-IJZd_P8mIWQ/Uww7d2jlTeI/AAAAAAAADsE/QFO5BO9kwt0/s640/blogger-image--1076213652.jpg"></a></div> (Via Pinterest)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GgSdg7--BEk/Uww7fgQb_9I/AAAAAAAADsM/IlPAHAD5fFI/s640/blogger-image--86142758.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-GgSdg7--BEk/Uww7fgQb_9I/AAAAAAAADsM/IlPAHAD5fFI/s640/blogger-image--86142758.jpg"></a></div> (Via Pinterest)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pdEbV9Eh23U/Uww7XkjNYsI/AAAAAAAADrs/ZdrC8v9h5MU/s640/blogger-image-322355070.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-pdEbV9Eh23U/Uww7XkjNYsI/AAAAAAAADrs/ZdrC8v9h5MU/s640/blogger-image-322355070.jpg"></a></div> (Via Pinterest)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fWa247fWfgI/Uww7ZRdG9QI/AAAAAAAADr0/LYZlWHk-aOo/s640/blogger-image-408945832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fWa247fWfgI/Uww7ZRdG9QI/AAAAAAAADr0/LYZlWHk-aOo/s640/blogger-image-408945832.jpg"></a></div> (Via Pinterest)</div><div><br></div><div>I think I am going to get started.. How about you?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-79189277772436761542013-09-19T13:40:00.002-07:002013-09-19T13:40:46.335-07:00Are You Ready?<div style="text-align: center;">
Fall is just around the corner..even though it doesn't feel like it around here. We are in the middle of a heat wave and I think I am ready for the changing of the guard.</div>
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and the print in the jacket..gorgeous!</div>
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Gray, brown,wheat and pumpkin</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-31238533801635072522013-07-08T09:15:00.001-07:002013-07-08T09:15:40.447-07:00A Room With A View<div style="text-align: center;">
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It makes you feel like your on a vacation and I am all about that :)</div>
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Your home should be a sanctuary where you can get away from all the busyness. Even if you have little kids there should be a place where it's your own getaway and creating a courtyard experience can do just that.</div>
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Are these courtyards calling you?</div>
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Several days ago I was preparing for a lunch meeting and wanted to wow my guest with my grilling skills. I found this recipe from my Weber Grilling Book. It was so simple and delicious!</div>
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I love the weekends for many reasons but one is.. Garage Sales!</div>
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I am helping a friend with their home and while we were out I came upon this that brought up so many memories of growing up.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05870157532263341125noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-771903031900210221.post-25242909464577627092013-06-07T09:16:00.001-07:002013-06-07T09:16:28.429-07:00Dining Room Reveal<div style="text-align: center;">
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I am so happy that I have finished giving our dining room a fresh update.</div>
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Changed the placement of the mirror and the space feels so much bigger. Paint colors add to the space being able to breathe.</div>
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The art is actually vintage tv trays. I love the pattern and how it adds life (I don't have a green thumb at all)</div>
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These chairs I got for $10. LOVE! The fur is from <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">Ikea</a>. </div>
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I am so happy to say I am 97% done with my living / dining room space. The 3% is stuff only I will notice that needs to get finished and a couple of new items I would like to get for the space.</div>
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Yesterday I finally finished painting. Yes!!! It took me quite some time but I love the colors that I have chosen thanks to Benjamin Moore.</div>
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A couple of months ago I went to an estate sale where I found some Mexican throws and I knew I just had to have them.</div>
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The dining room table is dark and to break it up and lighten it for the warmer weather the throw would be the perfect "table cloth". Instead of going with a store bought table cover use something that wouldn't be typical like a blanket. </div>
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