tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91720096880132626062024-04-04T18:23:37.913-07:00SEA & SWEATERA COASTAL LIFESTYLE BLOG Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.comBlogger298125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-58754849311715404512024-01-13T14:21:00.000-08:002024-03-04T13:41:03.370-08:00Spring Cleaning Step One-Declutter Your Home <p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DE4tPi6yMDmb-p4fPKFwBpv8SuPRIxVwvFr9qqicvZM5iGBhBbVZKmJhFdWBP01X-5dTwW7gv9bJD4UD01ezXHWQRSqfI_kOzMBvefstzLNSdkp1rX4aiBKNd_LsFLMEFlgqjEo5J7CePoqInVM3kVOJ7Kb4EePHMy7wUZ1bNK5D6GSIsTkR97a_ixc/s4032/IMG_3277.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DE4tPi6yMDmb-p4fPKFwBpv8SuPRIxVwvFr9qqicvZM5iGBhBbVZKmJhFdWBP01X-5dTwW7gv9bJD4UD01ezXHWQRSqfI_kOzMBvefstzLNSdkp1rX4aiBKNd_LsFLMEFlgqjEo5J7CePoqInVM3kVOJ7Kb4EePHMy7wUZ1bNK5D6GSIsTkR97a_ixc/w640-h480/IMG_3277.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">January is the perfect time to start "spring" cleaning. To truly get your house clean it needs to be organized and this takes time so best to start early. Having a organized home is a gift! Personally, I feel at peace and I focus more eaily when I am in a organized clean space. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Now that the holidays are over I find myself searching for things which is BEYOND frustrating and it can take me twice the time to get anything done including getting out the door in the morning. It is time to fix that! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am going through each room one by one and removing what does not belong. The item can be simply put in the wrong place, needs to be thrown out or donated. Below is a list , I put together, you can use in your own home. It takes you room by room with tips on what to remove from the space and how to do it in a organized fashion. Hope it helps! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Happy cleaning!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><div><span 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style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">As you walk through your home ask yourself what each space is used for and therefore what actually belongs in that space. </span></p></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">In this first step you are removing all items from each room that either do not belong in the space or you no longer need. As you tackle each room bring a laundry basket you can place all items that no longer belong in that room...start with obvious( what is lying around) . Next start opening drawer and cabinets. Once done with that room go through the basket and decide where the item belongs and what items no longer serve a purpose. </span></p></div><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Don’t be tempted to do a deep clean or organizing! Just focus on moving items around the house to the room/space they belong and throwing out/donating what is no longer needed. </span></p></div><ul style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px; text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Kitchen- Open every drawer and remove the random stuff! Take out dishes you no longer love or use. Toss storage containers that do not have a lid. Let go of cookbooks you don’t like and do a edit of the kitchen towels...is it time to let some of them go? Remove expired food and spices. Look under sink and remove what is not used regularly. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Family Room-Let go of games with missing pieces, toys your kids no longer play with or toys that should be in a play area or bedroom. Toss old remotes, magazines and the random throw blanket. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Bathrooms- Toss old makeup and skin products you are not going to use. Go through all your hair products and brushes and styling tools. Are there expired medications? Supplements and vitamins? ( Please look up where to dispose of old medications properly in your area. They do not belong in the trash) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Laundry Room (area) This room has become the default space for random things in our home. Think...what REALLY belongs in here? Try to only store what can be put away. I find if this area is tidy visually I have a easier time doing laundry. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Primary Bedroom- Do all the laundry and pull all the clothes away. Do you have a space to charge all your personal devices? Get that sorted and remove cords that are no longer needed. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Kids rooms- Do their laundry and put those clothes away. Remove toys your little do not play with and books they have our grown. </span></li><li><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Closets- Assign themes to each closet and remove items that do not belong. No more random items in our closets! That includes clothes, handbags and accessories you no longer use. </span></li></ul><div style="direction: ltr; line-height: 1.4; margin-left: 0px;"><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;">Once you have removed all the items that no longer belong in your home and each space you can do a really proper organize in each room. </span><span style="font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0em;"></span></p></div></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-82823962413724070802023-12-11T14:27:00.000-08:002023-12-11T14:41:17.271-08:00The Mouse in the House - A Simple & Sweet Holiday Tradition <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLPwVbvRQKpeVCGlCipn2oAkRbzofO1KVLIe7ZhZcLySZJhMdJScEb6U_t8cbWgRUukzqElPJrlho06Natf3OgAakojojgg5oC3hYtD2_3rVAjsqWbXfmP4FzFcwl-3dhX5_KnHjft7Ix45VPwdr35_xc1YbKfIc69nEzgcGf-S1Hf5v9AJxbVIfkOgU/s3605/IMG_3584.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3605" data-original-width="2934" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvLPwVbvRQKpeVCGlCipn2oAkRbzofO1KVLIe7ZhZcLySZJhMdJScEb6U_t8cbWgRUukzqElPJrlho06Natf3OgAakojojgg5oC3hYtD2_3rVAjsqWbXfmP4FzFcwl-3dhX5_KnHjft7Ix45VPwdr35_xc1YbKfIc69nEzgcGf-S1Hf5v9AJxbVIfkOgU/s16000/IMG_3584.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBqQU6ZKfMyEnkqwTHpwVEStbotZqFvGyoaqTBm9Ro2zlXmEiHreXKFfFy8-ujEXgFRD7pKNHXefRkDYmFsTugwmW3Da-glvo6e1Q6egY3sBUp0pnaJqVXOXtygnAhKaqTCogQgO2AcdKiC62rJjwa2NLR691OqayyCDX9-VSKhy-8Sy0VRG0kEJ7ZuE/s4032/IMG_3581.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBqQU6ZKfMyEnkqwTHpwVEStbotZqFvGyoaqTBm9Ro2zlXmEiHreXKFfFy8-ujEXgFRD7pKNHXefRkDYmFsTugwmW3Da-glvo6e1Q6egY3sBUp0pnaJqVXOXtygnAhKaqTCogQgO2AcdKiC62rJjwa2NLR691OqayyCDX9-VSKhy-8Sy0VRG0kEJ7ZuE/s16000/IMG_3581.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><div style="text-align: center;">I know, I know we have so much to do already as parents during this time of year and thought of adding one more activity is daunting but this one is <i>so </i>simple, sweet and easy! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We hosted a little Gingerbread house decorating party for the girls and friends and this little mouse was a hit. All our little friends want one! </div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Our little mouse comes from the most adorable online shop owned and run by a <a href="https://www.tuckamorehomestead.com/" target="_blank">lovely beekeeper Samatha in Nova Scotia</a>. You can also buy her delicious honey, soaps, cookie molds online as well. It makes me so happy to share her shop being a small business owner! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Each night the Mouse in the House comes out to play. The girls wake to find her sitting in the Christmas tree or sitting with one out the many Santa figurines. She does not get into mischief, make a mess, nor does she "watch" your child for good behavior. In the morning the girls take turns tucking her in to her back into bed because mice are nocturnal. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"> At the end of the Christmas season the girls have hypothesized that she returns to the beekeeper to help for the upcoming busy honey season. In reality I pack she and the little house I bought, with all the decor for the festive season, in the garage and we eagerly wait all year to welcome our tiny Christmas guest.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">You can buy <a href="https://www.tuckamorehomestead.com/the-shop/tuckamore-mouse-in-the-house-for-christmas-tradition" target="_blank">Mouse In the House here</a>. 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><div style="text-align: center;">A very simple way to brighten the dark days of winter is a bright cozy sweater. I love to wear my bright with more traditional winter clothing like above. I feel like my sweater reflected my happy mood that day.</div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> We, me and my mom, spent morning aboard the <a href="https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/steam-train-trip" target="_blank">Jacobite Train</a> , known as the Harry Potter train sometimes, in the highlands of Scotland. This was truly magically day. Our journey began in Fort Williams, after a nights stay at the beautiful <a href="https://www.inverlochycastlehotel.com/" target="_blank">Inverlochy Castle</a>, and ended in Mallaig before boarding a ferry to Isle of Skye. I can not say enough that if you are heading to Scotland to head north!! The countryside is not only breathtaking but the people are oh so kind! I am going feature our trip in a few more post so stay tuned! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small; text-align: center;">The following content may contain affiliate links. 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It is November and time to plan Christmas. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I have taken my living and formal dining rooms in a different direction this past year and I felt it would only be appropriate to change a few items of my holiday decor to make them more sympathetic to the space. I have brightened up the rooms with bright blue and painted furniture. A very Nantucket vibe if you will. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I have done something I never thought I would do...I bought new Christmas stocking. The old ones are a deep warmish red which no longer match the brights I have brought into into the space. I bought new ones on <a href="https://www.mrsalice.com/products/needlepoint-christmas-tree-stocking" target="_blank">Mrs. Alice website</a>. Unfortunately, she only carries one of the two styles I bought in the larger size. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.mrsalice.com/products/needlepoint-christmas-tree-stocking" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><img border="0" data-original-height="554" data-original-width="544" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczTA3-8_Ws0espyvguspGenEvJHPrsLKv6QkJm4zRLy4ibwwT_XMq-lzLWOeRpPyMtKm9U8DjziqSnO6PtIc0PKFePXhqZ77pGTATWJ3ISIfxs_5QehdxwjdVPn1rzuNRzQrVigdxNtDpbZrih5frkaUPRLEg6BLgNithOTqP1O7EVb4CkiHl1BGOSYA/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-11-09%20at%201.47.48%20PM.png" width="314" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Each year I add a few new ornaments ( I really should not..I have enough for three trees) <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3JSA" target="_blank">I bought this one</a> and one that looks like our front door. Sorry I could not resist! You can get the door one with a red door or black as well. Speaking of front doors also bought the most <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3JYJ" target="_blank">beautiful preserved boxwood wreath.</a> can't wait to hang it up! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b3JSA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><img border="0" data-original-height="436" data-original-width="386" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ExawCcFqBaQRxmrCdVaPLSqPWoFXYVZ9ku4QOPu_mX7fkKkUzFAk94sUa0l83Fw44XM_94b4TOKiToL8mxKEmgZfk-WCF3QBWfqVF_pGPYLIrIhxiz1pg6CQ7-A_u4xlGHm22pigCNe9X4pWVIQF7Yuj6h9noMvUJUllb-9bOlQp7PT3d-UpRE_59Y0/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-11-09%20at%201.52.57%20PM.png" width="283" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I am still going to apply Fraser tartan ribbon on the tree but I am also incorporating a few, traditionally, summer fabrics this year. A blue gingham tablecloth, which I am making, and blue oxford striped wrapping paper. To bring these two summery patterns seamlessly into my wintery holiday decor I am adding red. Red piping for the tablecloth and red ribbon on the gifts. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">If you want to add more brights to your holiday decor shop below! I also bought a new skirt and added a few items that I already have but love like children's books, candles for the tree and table and more! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><p></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-654d5dd8f2f15d714fead8f0"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-163905385448961852023-08-26T19:24:00.002-07:002023-08-27T11:21:23.758-07:00WEEKEND READ'S & WHATNOTS August 27th<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyvbIPs5QeNrwMaMjaCOg0fU6GX90cFHEdKS9D3QJ0kHPVwovGWIO-NvqtGHHNN3Pc0A1MQuqqiUuQjDuKYzY9Gm34p6fi3NSN37I-AJWhQ5YzIz7N9S5hRMyWeWPh7TkjV-Z3-W-TJypTHLPnkN5GpzZDucy5_V4el9twasX59a8TgPj4IRFRv_oKQA/s4032/IMG_2128.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAyvbIPs5QeNrwMaMjaCOg0fU6GX90cFHEdKS9D3QJ0kHPVwovGWIO-NvqtGHHNN3Pc0A1MQuqqiUuQjDuKYzY9Gm34p6fi3NSN37I-AJWhQ5YzIz7N9S5hRMyWeWPh7TkjV-Z3-W-TJypTHLPnkN5GpzZDucy5_V4el9twasX59a8TgPj4IRFRv_oKQA/s16000/IMG_2128.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Taken on our annual girls trip to Monterey </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">We are soaking up the last bits of summer vacation here in Bodega Bay before school starts on Wednesday. Honestly, I am looking forward to being on a more consistent schedule but will miss our fun adventures and ease of a vacation morning. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here are a few easy reads and items I have had my eye on for your Sunday morning. Enjoy!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> A <a href="https://rainsfordcompany.com/blogs/rainsford-blog/these-are-the-top-mid-year-design-trends-2023?epik=dj0yJnU9VFVyTXdTSzk3dE1WRUg2ODJWRVFTTld4OHcyY0F2UVEmcD0wJm49Y09VbDd1dS1hRGNfd1V5R1RnOTBVQSZ0PUFBQUFBR1RxbTc4" target="_blank">informative blog post</a> on current trends for home! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am LOVING everything at J.Crew for Fall but <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b0so6" target="_blank">especially this</a>! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">A <a href="https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/general/september-to-do-list-tips-for-gardening-in-september.htm" target="_blank">helpful website </a>for those that love to garden...here is what you should be doing for the month of September! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Thinking of adding a pop of color to my table scape and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b0spZ" target="_blank">theses water goblets</a> are just the thing. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am currently obsessed with this <a href="https://www.abowlfulloflemons.net" target="_blank">blog </a>for organizing life, home and finances. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Are you still harvesting tomatoes? <a href="https://pin.it/6FS6gjp" target="_blank">MAKE THIS SALAD</a>...it iYUMMY! I have made three times in two weeks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsEnrP1Va6ctUjfnKSdsM2dVjZkKtgafeGIvVBwknU3-s0ixz8NFBI8LRqOw9DZGWch8u3HUjyoVW3ulSt1DliJOn6VZuB0_YJt67BXWFmwsKqOI0iCm3doIQZThJ9hB19rrMPxVJvFokOenoXWJ6GU7feLnhVJ4ngMQtZTwLsVbYC_6B3Zy6kGV0VWI/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMsEnrP1Va6ctUjfnKSdsM2dVjZkKtgafeGIvVBwknU3-s0ixz8NFBI8LRqOw9DZGWch8u3HUjyoVW3ulSt1DliJOn6VZuB0_YJt67BXWFmwsKqOI0iCm3doIQZThJ9hB19rrMPxVJvFokOenoXWJ6GU7feLnhVJ4ngMQtZTwLsVbYC_6B3Zy6kGV0VWI/w320-h166/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-83718048690914909582023-08-23T10:26:00.000-07:002023-08-23T10:26:10.148-07:00The Navy Blazer- A Transitional Essential <p style="text-align: center;"> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XpL-Y__fZ2_L5p9uPVuTd9EUZEI7kpukdNGssezzfaYVr5N4-0Xgz3SneQpxXTdfk69z0XkeANAsV9BIgIysGOWNC2REL3czylTXkmSG1nPFqKgMVQTXRd-pfOkg5fIe4GmoWq24qzlKDVV4R1QpPI2Rh0Ozk6bv0SENNtmKudVy4KUO4E82k5KvCSg/s4032/IMG_2189.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3XpL-Y__fZ2_L5p9uPVuTd9EUZEI7kpukdNGssezzfaYVr5N4-0Xgz3SneQpxXTdfk69z0XkeANAsV9BIgIysGOWNC2REL3czylTXkmSG1nPFqKgMVQTXRd-pfOkg5fIe4GmoWq24qzlKDVV4R1QpPI2Rh0Ozk6bv0SENNtmKudVy4KUO4E82k5KvCSg/s16000/IMG_2189.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4qOe3teI5vRPsFt94RvyG7nPB0AE-mpX4zH5sCGmoEpgWr5hTsOJpCfDtRrtJp8j5-YHxhNjjvnbAeaTsuSdIR2X5f6QK-nfOXRLblnLJDqo7yLfabwle6RF5J5uB5KDqA7waadT6TFgXtvcQD8UAE33fmKEKcKvbK4pzT7a8YtSPZ4wmQ-y-HHFafo/s4032/IMG_2202.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4qOe3teI5vRPsFt94RvyG7nPB0AE-mpX4zH5sCGmoEpgWr5hTsOJpCfDtRrtJp8j5-YHxhNjjvnbAeaTsuSdIR2X5f6QK-nfOXRLblnLJDqo7yLfabwle6RF5J5uB5KDqA7waadT6TFgXtvcQD8UAE33fmKEKcKvbK4pzT7a8YtSPZ4wmQ-y-HHFafo/s16000/IMG_2202.JPG" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3983G7Mk7AaC-cRIANjUIG2VA9aG7aPbrIU6O9DvOf18JjrQxdTq5N1sR40ooPnrrIHptJJ09eEWRq4Y8Xw1rRj8B1fpQNzYIfGZfy6O1pRh_JweJdYP3ylPpxrWe0Z_aypA5EN7mO5f1ZCWjMg8RLhEsYBmMVwddxlloNUAgqaqAW-088UkMPjmzd7U/s4032/IMG_2183.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3983G7Mk7AaC-cRIANjUIG2VA9aG7aPbrIU6O9DvOf18JjrQxdTq5N1sR40ooPnrrIHptJJ09eEWRq4Y8Xw1rRj8B1fpQNzYIfGZfy6O1pRh_JweJdYP3ylPpxrWe0Z_aypA5EN7mO5f1ZCWjMg8RLhEsYBmMVwddxlloNUAgqaqAW-088UkMPjmzd7U/s16000/IMG_2183.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETkYBMoGgZsUKiJgTlJOTHGhcnnt6ldr4yDK-7bonOMu52UujDU7_z8JoF5m6V9Vu1J1EA-ahwixzwkGDh6ujRvrNlhgwy8OzaUKVvw-j_QZfL0yIcKaHR_bf4ZD_v8Z93NGCIX2p0cXAURsA3iQCvWGrNdQw_nGjZvJuSWh50OK-Wml0vkZuh1dzrBA/s4032/IMG_2174.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETkYBMoGgZsUKiJgTlJOTHGhcnnt6ldr4yDK-7bonOMu52UujDU7_z8JoF5m6V9Vu1J1EA-ahwixzwkGDh6ujRvrNlhgwy8OzaUKVvw-j_QZfL0yIcKaHR_bf4ZD_v8Z93NGCIX2p0cXAURsA3iQCvWGrNdQw_nGjZvJuSWh50OK-Wml0vkZuh1dzrBA/s16000/IMG_2174.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">The navy blazer is the perfect transition piece to take you from summer to fall. This versatile layering essential looks beautiful over your more summery looks and helps protect you from an evening chill as well as a delicate sweater or dress for the cooler months. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Little note on these jeans...they are Spanx. They are beyond comfortable, incredibly forgiving and not transparent! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-64e640853341385dbcc3dc18"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjrH_4do4ICBmz7Kcqz54maLa_xEA7mdJ-7i43fA6WkByPJKtPzPUPQhZSdPzJrk0PcS4Z6FC7xZxPTpcMfJ1g88rMklOMe3zmkLg7JIbVwsmp4U7-NJQwjSdX_UiJTU-WW5If2N9uwVrlXx1N6d0Eh822jYnDQGFYWuMXQp-3jOWf-AoDAjR0jmms9g/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMjrH_4do4ICBmz7Kcqz54maLa_xEA7mdJ-7i43fA6WkByPJKtPzPUPQhZSdPzJrk0PcS4Z6FC7xZxPTpcMfJ1g88rMklOMe3zmkLg7JIbVwsmp4U7-NJQwjSdX_UiJTU-WW5If2N9uwVrlXx1N6d0Eh822jYnDQGFYWuMXQp-3jOWf-AoDAjR0jmms9g/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-53354884311987541032023-08-06T22:00:00.001-07:002023-08-06T22:00:09.799-07:00What I Fancy - Items I have My Eye on!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRza3o_-WGQbt2XGZUuDeRKPiphrtWSlihqmJ1vZf1MXQdVy8H-In1FSMkWSmJjEPSC0pCa_zPU6KdqUdNVPvJfxGGangqn8J9Mtb9xfGrGvZBJpSXA0TdzupDSnCE_HtsVkjbaYDy1uOmdc1LTVz93c4pzNF0d3EHLRH9OkDB46ZupFnYCPCUoaZ6TzE/s2000/What%20I%20Fancy%208_7.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRza3o_-WGQbt2XGZUuDeRKPiphrtWSlihqmJ1vZf1MXQdVy8H-In1FSMkWSmJjEPSC0pCa_zPU6KdqUdNVPvJfxGGangqn8J9Mtb9xfGrGvZBJpSXA0TdzupDSnCE_HtsVkjbaYDy1uOmdc1LTVz93c4pzNF0d3EHLRH9OkDB46ZupFnYCPCUoaZ6TzE/s16000/What%20I%20Fancy%208_7.png" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF6s" target="_blank"> Lady like Jacket</a>. This would look equally adorable over a dress or tee and jeans. Great transitional piece. / <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF7y" target="_blank">Pink pumps</a>. These are too sweet to pass up. / <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF6v" target="_blank">Small Tray</a>. This would be lovely as a catch all. / <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF7A" target="_blank">Very affordable beach towels</a> / One can never have too many cute <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF6y" target="_blank">straw bags</a>! / <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF6A" target="_blank">This print</a> is too beautiful to pass up! / How pretty would a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bZF7D" target="_blank">touch of pink</a> on a table scape? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQ3zrtCoexvejOjlc_etofD0bWmg9fcYAICVOvUgesE0iLFZGHkegiO82PCEyr0eZO2buNunbr-G-AYXaUzWV36VFfHdVSBu_6ZsU6wurMpokN0cDGLBasQ5liFYeLDRgotHM4seOg4R3hvg0qG6S7Qne7SSqDUVcvChPMbNejfWmLDZAsXnglLaG1Bw/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQ3zrtCoexvejOjlc_etofD0bWmg9fcYAICVOvUgesE0iLFZGHkegiO82PCEyr0eZO2buNunbr-G-AYXaUzWV36VFfHdVSBu_6ZsU6wurMpokN0cDGLBasQ5liFYeLDRgotHM4seOg4R3hvg0qG6S7Qne7SSqDUVcvChPMbNejfWmLDZAsXnglLaG1Bw/w320-h166/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-52280116538859300312023-05-27T14:09:00.001-07:002023-05-27T14:09:20.414-07:00THE LAUNDRY ROOM- SPRING 2023 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK EIGHT<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11QvBxfYUX7r5joIcWFrrYLkf91xdF_UDfuRhtps6LBjLz1cy5bXUYIKRWRsypq0D6vot3nMi8M_AtTvfxBXeSQU55IrfXX11v3ud2OpV1QJSGlON2NG3GxH1vVJh9PcAKwMytGk-4eAKXiv-I9Ftu0g3Wc2bJQtK3npvVT0_MrCCDS6_2dkW9rT3/s4032/IMG_1355.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11QvBxfYUX7r5joIcWFrrYLkf91xdF_UDfuRhtps6LBjLz1cy5bXUYIKRWRsypq0D6vot3nMi8M_AtTvfxBXeSQU55IrfXX11v3ud2OpV1QJSGlON2NG3GxH1vVJh9PcAKwMytGk-4eAKXiv-I9Ftu0g3Wc2bJQtK3npvVT0_MrCCDS6_2dkW9rT3/s16000/IMG_1355.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">Week eight(final) of the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/weekly-linkups/orcspring2023wk8" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a>! This was a labor of love. I am very new to the DIY world and this felt like a huge undertaking. Learning how to plumb a sink, demo tile counters and flooring, was challenging yet oh so rewarding. To be perfectly honest the room is not done. I lost two weeks of work to the kids having ear infections and spring break. I need to hang the cafe curtain, wall paper behind the washer and dryer, install drawer pulls and touch up the paint on the cabinets. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">The biggest issue is the floor. The tile underneath is not complete level and smooth and many of the vinyl tile will not stick. Most frustrating. I am very proud of the work I have done thus far and will share once it complete!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9pnVgD8TeQmESbNQebN1t_kvC5JEStQOQ9wnVHuTtX70hrWmBLcWRF2QXmlmZEgyL0Sx5yxWuqjCZT_vBYfrGthbQgEGZxveMWVNvPpVhjNNgAN-U6gPiYjEC5dyjRzc7xLUwhGZcJp7oHTWxvcMC9vkB4F86a9cCWyginjwL17x7aYi8NKu_7wj/s4032/IMG_1358.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn9pnVgD8TeQmESbNQebN1t_kvC5JEStQOQ9wnVHuTtX70hrWmBLcWRF2QXmlmZEgyL0Sx5yxWuqjCZT_vBYfrGthbQgEGZxveMWVNvPpVhjNNgAN-U6gPiYjEC5dyjRzc7xLUwhGZcJp7oHTWxvcMC9vkB4F86a9cCWyginjwL17x7aYi8NKu_7wj/s16000/IMG_1358.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: large;">The sink and faucet makers? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">The faucet is <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNf9" target="_blank">Kohler </a>and I bought this gorgeous drop in sink was bought on <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNiB" target="_blank">Wayfair</a>. </span></div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2-x_IwUVWsLhn36jLoj3G9k4ctsKRvm4LJsR-k_nLGe_3ZYI2uQOjapkSKa_RGY_dKznxzFJPA2pi0hob40LqJ3I-f3FVDwI2ORrbJYLJ_sSjbc_SVFg-4frG50xajwqdvS1YC5gLnYnQ1uxzCIIxaFcCJF6n9jV9fUtiDZRDwNH_Wvf3JNMlY6L/s4032/IMG_1354.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2-x_IwUVWsLhn36jLoj3G9k4ctsKRvm4LJsR-k_nLGe_3ZYI2uQOjapkSKa_RGY_dKznxzFJPA2pi0hob40LqJ3I-f3FVDwI2ORrbJYLJ_sSjbc_SVFg-4frG50xajwqdvS1YC5gLnYnQ1uxzCIIxaFcCJF6n9jV9fUtiDZRDwNH_Wvf3JNMlY6L/s16000/IMG_1354.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: large;">What color did you paint the cabinets and who makes the wall paper?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/oc-17/white-dove" target="_blank">White Dove by BM</a>. It is the most perfect neutral white and I plan on painting the kitchen and family room is this creamy white. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">Ralph Lauren. Unfortunately, it is discontinued . I found a <a href="https://overstockupholsteryfabric.com/#&gid=1&pid=1" target="_blank">source</a> for RL wallpapers and fabrics that are a fraction of the price then then original price. I think I paid around twenty dollars a roll rather then the original price of one hundred in seventy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Whd8b0hvtFpIIFWi9UyBgHJ8REB0OYPiB8O3d1Kozyc8u7BmsK0fCjmvwvVi_dxckh83bSPSYHz5Dr_eDeq4_HDm2ccBT2knX5CSYgUTFF_iz-HDtvHRoKgDJDaHXqttPA3yUbQ7pqy4DK7UuFmWyOvdrckayXi5ujNZhXvsDKYXrMg6kGDB9iNI/s4032/week%208.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Whd8b0hvtFpIIFWi9UyBgHJ8REB0OYPiB8O3d1Kozyc8u7BmsK0fCjmvwvVi_dxckh83bSPSYHz5Dr_eDeq4_HDm2ccBT2knX5CSYgUTFF_iz-HDtvHRoKgDJDaHXqttPA3yUbQ7pqy4DK7UuFmWyOvdrckayXi5ujNZhXvsDKYXrMg6kGDB9iNI/s16000/week%208.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: "Old Standard TT";"><span style="font-size: large;">What kind stone did you install for the counters and who makes the flooring?</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">Carrara. I really wanted the same stone my kitchen and would lend its self to the 1920's utility space I wanted to mimic. The flooring is stick and peel <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNhK" target="_blank">vinyl tiles</a>.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3fI6CC2N-RlXOwAdFcslC1rwiBNetYoJKJchQAtfVX19Hsip6qB1nIAixVnicsEW83SBV_PlosUck0HIZM5TirsaDFCJ-7H10OgJJeNU_6QYW-pxG2sy2pMzn8gYVs9qX4f29OvUuSLVvL4oNv0XVoR2Yn9yrGQF742dAgAamNJ4wYS6MDR2SRC8/s4032/IMG_1363.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv3fI6CC2N-RlXOwAdFcslC1rwiBNetYoJKJchQAtfVX19Hsip6qB1nIAixVnicsEW83SBV_PlosUck0HIZM5TirsaDFCJ-7H10OgJJeNU_6QYW-pxG2sy2pMzn8gYVs9qX4f29OvUuSLVvL4oNv0XVoR2Yn9yrGQF742dAgAamNJ4wYS6MDR2SRC8/s16000/IMG_1363.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: large;">Who makes this lovey pitcher, flower pot and watering can?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">This beautiful <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNhM" target="_blank">pitcher</a> , <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNiT" target="_blank">flower pot</a>, and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWNhQ" target="_blank">watering can</a> was a gift from MacKenzie-Childs. It could not be more perfect for the space! </span></div><div><br /></div></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeXTkRSDPTfh6Ty9srlfAab2RL0h6s8gE_hyv0e5xHw7Vs0H7JJ260nDR31LAIRTsqZ1vYdXS5YaTpyhR-eg4oQtKcn3V5nX6gB_RT4qsczinX9zUjvDIJHUZn2dnS-nuzK2xwaq_ie-uea13WiRCEkqsiGlKXpyN0jYDBNXq3krNBlSGptKBSpnF/s4032/IMG_1345.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFeXTkRSDPTfh6Ty9srlfAab2RL0h6s8gE_hyv0e5xHw7Vs0H7JJ260nDR31LAIRTsqZ1vYdXS5YaTpyhR-eg4oQtKcn3V5nX6gB_RT4qsczinX9zUjvDIJHUZn2dnS-nuzK2xwaq_ie-uea13WiRCEkqsiGlKXpyN0jYDBNXq3krNBlSGptKBSpnF/s16000/IMG_1345.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT; font-size: medium;">Despite not being finished I am so happy with the overall look and this chaallenge has taught me to try hard things! Can not wait to see it done and share. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Old Standard TT;"><br /></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /> <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspi0Cyr2GizcAk6F471SKSdhAqXtuKaEySlyCXxf0j5EhktzDE01ecSfa34y3a7rdEklxiTQdfegRYPJfSN_DAxac0NcZ5aTq49oh0er-c_aclmCU8cLesd6kI34GOU5oIuaN1vSUapLMjDIuuj7Qk0faySnGP1hXj_v69zKRVRtQDmUlNL75owkQ/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgspi0Cyr2GizcAk6F471SKSdhAqXtuKaEySlyCXxf0j5EhktzDE01ecSfa34y3a7rdEklxiTQdfegRYPJfSN_DAxac0NcZ5aTq49oh0er-c_aclmCU8cLesd6kI34GOU5oIuaN1vSUapLMjDIuuj7Qk0faySnGP1hXj_v69zKRVRtQDmUlNL75owkQ/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-64272857442614245642023-05-05T11:35:00.000-07:002023-05-05T11:35:39.385-07:00THE LAUNDRY ROOM- SPRING 2023 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK FIVE<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijli4l-aA91kGNR4KCnvNvRdSnoZeFESpS8y6GkmJ-YQJSFdeIoi1inpCdiGjT2UyFrUj22DYLlt74VvKJvtT86Ztv4P_nlliHrkqotztXSpSEqiMTc2cMNrwuqzQfNM81bMDhL0PdVlJ53AknA0_Q_V9A_e8mLuOrL_mKu9GxlQNg7Fo7E3bOp5m6/s4032/ORC%20WEEK5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijli4l-aA91kGNR4KCnvNvRdSnoZeFESpS8y6GkmJ-YQJSFdeIoi1inpCdiGjT2UyFrUj22DYLlt74VvKJvtT86Ztv4P_nlliHrkqotztXSpSEqiMTc2cMNrwuqzQfNM81bMDhL0PdVlJ53AknA0_Q_V9A_e8mLuOrL_mKu9GxlQNg7Fo7E3bOp5m6/s16000/ORC%20WEEK5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> I wish I had more to tell you at week five but the girls have been sick. Their fever lasted a week and I was solo parenting. Shaun was on a business trip. Much of my focus , as you can imagine, was on the girls then keeping up with house. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am excited to tell you the sink, it fits, is in and I installed the <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVVKn" target="_blank">faucet</a>. I have run into a problem. I already had this faucet and it comes with a sprayer attachment. I need to figure out how to cap off that hose. When you turn on the water it sprays from the sprayer attachment at the base of the faucet. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">It would have been simpler if bought a faucet that did not have the sprayer attachment but I already had it and it is a very beautiful high quality fixture so I am going to use. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Next week I<i> plan </i>on priming the walls and cabinets. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpAb49KgeqdUKPAjr_ZvZvB0DnJ91mu-ArDMm6c_MHcrVf74J6zJtVGIzd3xkWfubIRPdhq1ERj_LP0m3PifuJNsE7GejnSHS0dXFPUwYndFveLpfTpkb9iKyAatteslfVCWS5l8-BJZsFQ_0afDoPi4db_UoL2cqQMgRMO4IVkmJZxfEB_8rBx7M/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpAb49KgeqdUKPAjr_ZvZvB0DnJ91mu-ArDMm6c_MHcrVf74J6zJtVGIzd3xkWfubIRPdhq1ERj_LP0m3PifuJNsE7GejnSHS0dXFPUwYndFveLpfTpkb9iKyAatteslfVCWS5l8-BJZsFQ_0afDoPi4db_UoL2cqQMgRMO4IVkmJZxfEB_8rBx7M/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-90450281602349619322023-04-29T10:57:00.003-07:002023-04-29T10:57:54.522-07:00WEEKEND READ'S & WHATNOT APRIL 29TH<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ztQq45ukWEBqq_K3iFB19WGcd1COpMER-6wlbN_fcITwNZKpJd_DZe1Zot5Hr35rJJZG1Qga6IdsX-HbpqFCJ7DupZdsXHaRulu5rXmJKjaYdYL5hkzpcoeXLGRckZe2v5q3Or6wkpB-vv6mq9TtfXlTLieDp9cau3cEec9Aly3jwR87wzc4Prwd/s4032/IMG_7513_jpg%202.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2ztQq45ukWEBqq_K3iFB19WGcd1COpMER-6wlbN_fcITwNZKpJd_DZe1Zot5Hr35rJJZG1Qga6IdsX-HbpqFCJ7DupZdsXHaRulu5rXmJKjaYdYL5hkzpcoeXLGRckZe2v5q3Or6wkpB-vv6mq9TtfXlTLieDp9cau3cEec9Aly3jwR87wzc4Prwd/s16000/IMG_7513_jpg%202.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Good morning! Hope all is well? I am currently nursing two six year olds, with ear infections and fevers, back to health. Hopefully the twins feel better by Monday. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">While I watch hours of Bluey I found a few fun reads and shopped a bit. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">A fun and informative<a href="https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/king-charles-favorite-flower-revealed?fbclid=PAAaaDnbEMu5wLnFKNbuwNw3wP7-rVU4YycuJnsuar9HYiUicn9QgnUq771LM" target="_blank"> article featuring the HRM King Charles' </a>favorite flower the <span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">delphiniums. My wedding designer is featured in the article and Nathan truly gives the best gardening advice! </span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #333333; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">These <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVGnA" target="_blank">PJ's</a>, look so cozy and </span></span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">beautiful, are currently sitting in my cart.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am going to make a slipcover for a bench at the end of my bed and found this<a href="https://sincerelymariedesigns.com/pleated-ottoman-slipcover-how-to/" target="_blank"> tutorial on Amanda Marie's Ottoman is adorable </a> (so is her blog and home) and explains her technique very clearly. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">This <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVGnA" target="_blank">dress </a>would look so beautiful with sandals on a warm day.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Thank you for stopping by!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSy3yOMN2uYLleprhGikw2ttvuwywsSQbjgQ4zkr0VJlOdIarJ6ErZGQFMN2m98eXFXTnqRVkVpiJfFOzrXvobitU4_6EWkTUF4PUP3ahkgO2lwVH6YKnOpbeja_6DdEvwInGLqmTyX2SRL8GoAxovoJsnaqqhfZF9ojJV5i1ZxuxU8IcvBYhBhgt/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrSy3yOMN2uYLleprhGikw2ttvuwywsSQbjgQ4zkr0VJlOdIarJ6ErZGQFMN2m98eXFXTnqRVkVpiJfFOzrXvobitU4_6EWkTUF4PUP3ahkgO2lwVH6YKnOpbeja_6DdEvwInGLqmTyX2SRL8GoAxovoJsnaqqhfZF9ojJV5i1ZxuxU8IcvBYhBhgt/w320-h166/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p> <p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-30998338885016054102023-04-26T09:38:00.000-07:002023-04-26T09:38:10.386-07:00THE LAUNDRY ROOM- SPRING 2023 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK FOUR<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrwrL9W_SkZB8xRQ4KVQxVUap5Pn-Oh3SgGvMyOtGnClfh1Xsy863D7e4NXCsi679kmAALUe9Ad5X6sCzVpHUXUE_8W1v2ZZ3uYXh9zo-U69fTGCTPdJ682o7DB8F4U46gekxhoLsf-UWvS5WQ_HNEe8EgMKPPNIsbn6pt7Ka0Hw2_0WeyNoIPMe9/s4032/ORC%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmrwrL9W_SkZB8xRQ4KVQxVUap5Pn-Oh3SgGvMyOtGnClfh1Xsy863D7e4NXCsi679kmAALUe9Ad5X6sCzVpHUXUE_8W1v2ZZ3uYXh9zo-U69fTGCTPdJ682o7DB8F4U46gekxhoLsf-UWvS5WQ_HNEe8EgMKPPNIsbn6pt7Ka0Hw2_0WeyNoIPMe9/s16000/ORC%204.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">And just like that we are at the half way point! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">The marble counter top are in and look gorgeous. We are still waiting on the sink. It should be here this coming weekend. To be honest, I would not advise one to installs the counter with out the sink. I AM NERVOUS. The the hole for the sink has been cut but, thankfully, the installer said he could come back if need be. Fingers crossed it all works out!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjb1mRPSQnPh_lIhzZilZTbmBH9seaFqHIg0nZBhQIOKsW-7swJHin8UM1Mfpq_QYwqLoxvFiff8bFwccte30Snm8hZ6Guh11-udj23t4Ov23jtTox9on3l2qDaILX2lna4wM-6K9_Jwxr-4f-It8jK7RhHuXd5gjPssNKILn58LY6lvqn4AabiNkr/s4032/IMG_1024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjb1mRPSQnPh_lIhzZilZTbmBH9seaFqHIg0nZBhQIOKsW-7swJHin8UM1Mfpq_QYwqLoxvFiff8bFwccte30Snm8hZ6Guh11-udj23t4Ov23jtTox9on3l2qDaILX2lna4wM-6K9_Jwxr-4f-It8jK7RhHuXd5gjPssNKILn58LY6lvqn4AabiNkr/s16000/IMG_1024.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I also painted the ceiling this past week, White Dove by Benjamin Moore, in a flat finish. It was a semi-gloss which most laundry rooms, bathrooms and kitchens ceilings are painted in BUT I can NOT stand the look of it! Hear me out.....The gloss paint reflects the light attracting too much attention to the ceiling. Now that it is a <i>soft</i> matte finish you eye is drawn to the actually light source and room its self. Now if this was a room lacking proper ventilation and air circulation I would have used spa paint which is a flat finish but acts as semigloss. Perfect for hard working spaces in your house. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> This coming week..</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">~ Priming the whole space. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">~De-glossing the cabinets and painting them.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">~Installing sink and faucet. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Thank you for checking in!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYtNKTfnBY5LkXpo6W0Is3TwYDRbGb5kvAX9Q2NVAu9tlefaWbJ2c2LVhw08nRZEoBqRpv_PZh1WrgBz3NNC1h1V-GNJ0SFvrHb1P7tKvmMuvqkeQNrXfwB-rPzsL7R3k7nnsoPYzbQ7veQKDsuCtO4_jORnIrdrHrLhw6zHkZGsu8BMO2sw1qW4H/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXYtNKTfnBY5LkXpo6W0Is3TwYDRbGb5kvAX9Q2NVAu9tlefaWbJ2c2LVhw08nRZEoBqRpv_PZh1WrgBz3NNC1h1V-GNJ0SFvrHb1P7tKvmMuvqkeQNrXfwB-rPzsL7R3k7nnsoPYzbQ7veQKDsuCtO4_jORnIrdrHrLhw6zHkZGsu8BMO2sw1qW4H/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-24884635311978017272023-04-21T09:11:00.005-07:002023-04-21T09:39:25.893-07:00THE LAUNDRY ROOM- SPRING 2023 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK THREE (LESSONS LEARNED IN REMOVING TILE COUNTER TOPS)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqae4qN_P_2vGEHa5zhA_z8f8Pt8xS1tNJJScB9IN_lL9rSX8sZCDbcA4dNds2CXQQJZ-BS579Iy8pxI8Z6cCmnxDTBujiTdnnryNN1PPRLmbLa86GZeXebK6BGtnYB5P7J5hkwLe_j3dICyy54TzI_wArOB6qviRAQrdXJkxsBAB7mlDtaVlsZr8D/s4032/ORC3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqae4qN_P_2vGEHa5zhA_z8f8Pt8xS1tNJJScB9IN_lL9rSX8sZCDbcA4dNds2CXQQJZ-BS579Iy8pxI8Z6cCmnxDTBujiTdnnryNN1PPRLmbLa86GZeXebK6BGtnYB5P7J5hkwLe_j3dICyy54TzI_wArOB6qviRAQrdXJkxsBAB7mlDtaVlsZr8D/s16000/ORC3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here we are....week three! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I finally got the last of the tile counters off and sink removed. The valves to the sink were broken so, I must admit, I hired help. I was solo parenting all week , Shaun was on business trip, and I could not lift the sink myself (80 pounds ) or fix plumbing problem. I have this great handyman that helped and explained how to fix the damaged wall. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I bought the stone counters this week!!! There were so many beautiful options but I went with what I already have in my kitchen </span><span style="font-family: "Nanum Myeongjo"; font-size: medium;">Carrera Marble</span><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">. I wanted to keep the look throughout the home consistent , and kept in mind what would best be suited for the overall design of a 1920's utility room. The counters are going to be installed by professionals this weekend because cutting and lifting stone is way beyond my skill set. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aQOle6S-wxTdz7IM14Adc0MM5dK1AsubwbZUUibJHAFFKbhV_BG5LW-C48NNhJcJZ9nDsgjm09bJJxLcVB6uUuFvBeZHn-bvvsg1lzLV7Choxd0stWg53BJfMlxjVWvoatLCTV5ZASfnd4ge1pW3WF50TlqCA8QwRs-yk8o3sMxL7rJL68b5ZlpO/s4032/IMG_0920.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7aQOle6S-wxTdz7IM14Adc0MM5dK1AsubwbZUUibJHAFFKbhV_BG5LW-C48NNhJcJZ9nDsgjm09bJJxLcVB6uUuFvBeZHn-bvvsg1lzLV7Choxd0stWg53BJfMlxjVWvoatLCTV5ZASfnd4ge1pW3WF50TlqCA8QwRs-yk8o3sMxL7rJL68b5ZlpO/s320/IMG_0920.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I also bought a new sink. Again, staying room's style, I choice a drop in <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 30, 34); color: #211e22; text-align: left; white-space: pre-line;">enameled cast iron, self rounded-rimming ledge type. The sink should arrive in a week. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bVlX0" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="405" data-original-width="514" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjizL7ByHhY6gJJlezh5hVFfmVujFaqsGiXRl8DfMkn8bIfGxs1RKYOigfGcOv_2t4R-n_56oSJNKXZ3JScHZdNHFFFnmWGWa5ku4xWdEzTWatdfjALSr46RgW_ZsCzwsVlqf2NC3IHWu2KhdB5-BHk4kYlgC8yaDAOFfRnfrgYFVddRBxQaqjxuLB/s320/Screen%20Shot%202023-04-20%20at%205.26.23%20PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I was really influenced by the picture below in choosing the sink. It is that classic drop in white sink. Just adorable! <a href="https://pin.it/2vy5b5O" target="_blank">If you want to see all inspiration pictures here is the Pinterest board for the laundry room. </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span face="sofia, sofiaFallback, arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(33, 30, 34); color: #211e22; font-size: 16px; text-align: left; white-space: pre-line;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGCQiihVPWXrBObd95bDM-7NQjXToroyDsmA6L86OQCg4AiyXTLVijbQ4myK8tMDh1oCm209FIfbwngXhlsbZHRDKmmbz_Mc5wvG21IjQYwQ1mnWKWxwlrl33g43mHzIlXzZPM8bQFHigr7BsV-7tYQD2OyTkY69HyEALVX2CXAHccUvw4TRvAUmU/s738/Adding%20Farmhouse%20charm%20-%20Deja%20Vue%20Designs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbGCQiihVPWXrBObd95bDM-7NQjXToroyDsmA6L86OQCg4AiyXTLVijbQ4myK8tMDh1oCm209FIfbwngXhlsbZHRDKmmbz_Mc5wvG21IjQYwQ1mnWKWxwlrl33g43mHzIlXzZPM8bQFHigr7BsV-7tYQD2OyTkY69HyEALVX2CXAHccUvw4TRvAUmU/w271-h400/Adding%20Farmhouse%20charm%20-%20Deja%20Vue%20Designs.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pin.it/pZ4AL38" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Source </span></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;"> In the next week I am going to repair the wall, prime the wall, paint the ceiling and prime the cabinets. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">Lesson </span></span></span><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 30, 34); white-space: pre-line;">Learned-Removing Tile Counters Properly</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">-You will need a sledge hammer and hammer, crowbar </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 30, 34); white-space: pre-line;">and wire cutters.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(33, 30, 34); white-space: pre-line;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">-First smash the all the edges of the counter and remove the bracket you find under.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;">-Work in sections. Use the sledge hammer breaking through the tile, cement reaching the chicken wire in a line from edge to the base of wall then use a hammer up the backsplash. This takes patience. You do not want to damage the wall under like I did! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #211e22; font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-line;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">-Cut, the now exposed, chicken wire from edge of counter and up through the backsplash.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Use the crow bar to get under section lifting it off of plywood base. This take some muscle...pull section off and then do again at the next section. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here is a<a href="https://youtu.be/IequDdtVXcY" target="_blank"> Youtube </a>I watched which was so helpful!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Thank you for checking in!! See you next week. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGOp12QSdO3OSFcU0SWI7MrbEZ9RR-WpZelchnQcnRSQ8Ufj0RY1JhsBygupc3I0c1QeqMMK_-UKSSkpoqeQKVztfOEC_hkVG5AeEvX2t2XkNIdX8pXewKYmnJybKqJNYBuGDvt7JwgJGflVj0fLiwWWd_wuQ66GE1E2hqakCJRblfeyuPTrgY9Hz/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFGOp12QSdO3OSFcU0SWI7MrbEZ9RR-WpZelchnQcnRSQ8Ufj0RY1JhsBygupc3I0c1QeqMMK_-UKSSkpoqeQKVztfOEC_hkVG5AeEvX2t2XkNIdX8pXewKYmnJybKqJNYBuGDvt7JwgJGflVj0fLiwWWd_wuQ66GE1E2hqakCJRblfeyuPTrgY9Hz/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-48509381543511785542023-04-14T08:46:00.002-07:002023-04-14T08:46:41.287-07:00THE LAUNDRY ROOM- SPRING 2023 ONE ROOM CHALLENGE WEEK TWO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTQdaK7jBPRSxpTWJYCHxoZNJxoqCab9G95S5NTxSRxsTDtFDrLJUX5T72QGsrftBTDIUfZ0JTeBPYbgN1fmltXeWewgwqqZWHtt19aOjs8wp08-ei039EXMV_0KoXzhuGBYl3bWJrPXVjvaLJnSkEI1OGXGOI8gyj1ih0__OEpnAL4Yc-Hfj6sBO/s4032/ORC%20Week%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTQdaK7jBPRSxpTWJYCHxoZNJxoqCab9G95S5NTxSRxsTDtFDrLJUX5T72QGsrftBTDIUfZ0JTeBPYbgN1fmltXeWewgwqqZWHtt19aOjs8wp08-ei039EXMV_0KoXzhuGBYl3bWJrPXVjvaLJnSkEI1OGXGOI8gyj1ih0__OEpnAL4Yc-Hfj6sBO/s16000/ORC%20Week%202.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here we are at week number two of the <a href="https://www.oneroomchallenge.com/weekly-linkups/orcspring2023wk2" target="_blank">One Room Challenge</a> and unfortunately I do not have a whole lot to report. Between Easter weekend and my twin (in case you are new here I have six year old identical twins girls) being on springbreak I have not had a whole lot of time to work on the laundry room. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I have worked on the demo on the counter and learned the butcher block counters I purchased are not very well made so I am going to have to rethink the direction I am going in. On Monday, when my kids are back at school, I am going to look at marble and a better made butcher block. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Today, I hired a babysitter to entertain the girls while I finish the demo work. I need to get that finished. the level of dust in the house is killing me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Next week I will have so much more to report!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> </span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MguDLwcNgR-PqWqFIwAQHQWvbc8ZCGbYwz7ysRH13Q0lkhOBOHFdeIHXUJMa-Y77kA4JZ3T85alCpiraHylZqF3JGS5OZQpdlqLeuNzyNqtqKN1DBMMMmdK9SYkC5AXr-3dfnErQgpKk-35XIaFwBw1cEKx8Q8vrGnzHOSOD7zHF13D_c3zbPT9J/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7MguDLwcNgR-PqWqFIwAQHQWvbc8ZCGbYwz7ysRH13Q0lkhOBOHFdeIHXUJMa-Y77kA4JZ3T85alCpiraHylZqF3JGS5OZQpdlqLeuNzyNqtqKN1DBMMMmdK9SYkC5AXr-3dfnErQgpKk-35XIaFwBw1cEKx8Q8vrGnzHOSOD7zHF13D_c3zbPT9J/s320/Sign%20Off2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br />Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-10716334659180467502023-04-09T22:38:00.004-07:002023-04-10T12:08:48.054-07:00Glow Up - Walmart Event <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRuXlBQf-P8K0w0Q2C4cSnzFr5c3VG5avlfiLm1k5F85tSj_SGe6Ht4ytFh74u6pYFLQQX9P_Y3cs0c1BronXS5gfsnXo-Reyo1PdelVMF3lXvVpj9jEFjd2E1UQXWJ5NpXf_A_ZOz4nHW0Xc-xEDCwpa29bYE7H-CskQJxoMPK4wpOCORDkxqO4_/s2000/Glow%20up.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRuXlBQf-P8K0w0Q2C4cSnzFr5c3VG5avlfiLm1k5F85tSj_SGe6Ht4ytFh74u6pYFLQQX9P_Y3cs0c1BronXS5gfsnXo-Reyo1PdelVMF3lXvVpj9jEFjd2E1UQXWJ5NpXf_A_ZOz4nHW0Xc-xEDCwpa29bYE7H-CskQJxoMPK4wpOCORDkxqO4_/s16000/Glow%20up.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);">If you have not taken a look at the Walmart beauty event you should! I heard there was a sale I imagined I would not find a thing but to my surprise they carry so many brand I love and use daily and they are on major sale!! Here is a list of the products I and stocking up on. </span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVll" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhQPOvuie1pj-jbmPAm6TgdLdVJamvVBdTRT_s9z-Y9VAMrTGmr8_dJ1Gsh8lzMqbyLyPo_thJQuJhpm3FfoLf34lHSYQ9PbnpuaQ-C2LucbLd-ZPnNXKCoqgaUYfBNO7FVduaDZQa_3K6Upgz6cT0eBig498vvsvJaTEWgBs3UDBOScfYIgmJJA7/s16000/glow%20up%201.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138);"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bUVmo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz6RqMxnbaXh77J_DlVvh0J_BD63XbeinYMXp__mPsK-qvv32v0LV4FQB48_CyH0LZvSmrIkZwSvaPYFBvCIxNeFMwXuWh268fJ1V6--VKfzwPKW6_OKIFlJgydnKVjjdDWqce1SvcXWIc89MleW1DPV1PZf4BXszgbTkqFFXblKnYb1Qy-9nYF-mb/s16000/glow%20up%202.png" /></a></div></span></div><div data-sc-widget-id="P-6433a08134cec67cf6d22575"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ2PeqGh2t9Yz80yeKX5DhnxmZvwkBoODx7K5A11SEarrcCcczwhDC9D_ntt-8OmUxungpMOlDDcqX7s8M-T4ukEfBHT192DoUSNkHd_pX11-6JAAMLNvh7xo4tFqlEap5u_eVB4MyWbN3X_bv3a8RKmM-Iflnj_9Dgptxi4N0fpzbdMtR_gzeH6J/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="320" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJ2PeqGh2t9Yz80yeKX5DhnxmZvwkBoODx7K5A11SEarrcCcczwhDC9D_ntt-8OmUxungpMOlDDcqX7s8M-T4ukEfBHT192DoUSNkHd_pX11-6JAAMLNvh7xo4tFqlEap5u_eVB4MyWbN3X_bv3a8RKmM-Iflnj_9Dgptxi4N0fpzbdMtR_gzeH6J/s320/Sign%20Off2.png"/></a></div>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-76350013356144051732023-04-06T21:55:00.001-07:002023-04-06T21:55:53.352-07:00Overalls- The Best Piece of Clothing for Doing Work Around the House<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZnaFd4zJy05sCcz0qZks7Vrm5GF-YVu1JR2Epke4TiepffXo7bJ8qwygREB5X9xezR1nYklSxCWlaY5MedKM_zp3Q-WvtHVMNkIwHd9gr8FxQc_Qz6StPd1zGqY4lr-ZdYmGVRc01HK-qPdZP2JwxweNiqunQwwP4WINKlW-gnZxd0-NoxmlXgUt/s4032/IMG_0777.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOZnaFd4zJy05sCcz0qZks7Vrm5GF-YVu1JR2Epke4TiepffXo7bJ8qwygREB5X9xezR1nYklSxCWlaY5MedKM_zp3Q-WvtHVMNkIwHd9gr8FxQc_Qz6StPd1zGqY4lr-ZdYmGVRc01HK-qPdZP2JwxweNiqunQwwP4WINKlW-gnZxd0-NoxmlXgUt/s16000/IMG_0777.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"> </span><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I am telling you farmers are on to something! Overalls are by far the best item of clothing for gardening and doing projects around the house. </span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span> </span>If you follow me on Instagram you already know that I have been taking on some really fun projects and I found myself having to constantly pull up my pants everything I bent over(super annoying) and then a light bulb went off "I need overalls".</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span> I now only wear them while working on the house</span>. They are comfortable and I am no longer pulling up my pants every time I stand up! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Shop for the most comfortable work clothes you will ever own below! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-642fa12b34cec67cf603db15"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYLYKwy91Oa3ELQhbBeZFY8FS7WUJxT95BimHEXpINyCXUTAtdLXos7j-8drxmjFIarcnkWo61zvxDowmHtTuAjPvslj2CHSaONwcFnfrIdiJuj0mXfkCjclDPNdieSos4Ks_txKCVfggs-hX4Cer14GQrm2ytyVcKgCOZoYGjTqRJGpKaTho-S_h/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="200" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtYLYKwy91Oa3ELQhbBeZFY8FS7WUJxT95BimHEXpINyCXUTAtdLXos7j-8drxmjFIarcnkWo61zvxDowmHtTuAjPvslj2CHSaONwcFnfrIdiJuj0mXfkCjclDPNdieSos4Ks_txKCVfggs-hX4Cer14GQrm2ytyVcKgCOZoYGjTqRJGpKaTho-S_h/s200/Sign%20Off2.png"/></a></div>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-40663083716466811372023-04-04T22:10:00.006-07:002023-04-05T13:29:59.264-07:00The Laundry Room- Spring 2023 One Room Challenge Week One <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrKAiv2qu0NFZlSKkmOtilx-su30LLwv8jbYftLqPQK_FVMkNWqdLzqciyI6CRoyAIzWDENLr7QHGPcAyDkxzq0ftgCbjatk3PIaZ5lB5OzrNYVDD0J1Gba30oRy_jwYs3HWhVK6uoaWrjZVC2FsKBZJkaudHHyA6R7XXatPFpz2RJ1YFbMI4VNCz/s2000/Laundry%20Room%202.0.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrKAiv2qu0NFZlSKkmOtilx-su30LLwv8jbYftLqPQK_FVMkNWqdLzqciyI6CRoyAIzWDENLr7QHGPcAyDkxzq0ftgCbjatk3PIaZ5lB5OzrNYVDD0J1Gba30oRy_jwYs3HWhVK6uoaWrjZVC2FsKBZJkaudHHyA6R7XXatPFpz2RJ1YFbMI4VNCz/s16000/Laundry%20Room%202.0.png" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"> </span><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Hello Friends!!! I am both excited and very nervous to share my plans to give our outdated laundry room a much needed make over. I am joining the community <a href="http://www.oneroomchallenge.com/orc-blog" target="_blank">One Room Challenge </a>and will sharing my weekly progress here, on Instagram and on their website for the next eight weeks on every Wednesday!</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span> </span> I am thrilled to make this space not only functional (it is always so disorganized) but pretty, as well, considering how much time I spend in the room doing my most HATED household chore laundry. I feel if the space was pretty I may not hate the task quite so much...that's what I am hoping for anyways. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span> </span>The inspiration has been working spaces in grand estates during the 1920's...think checkered floors, glossy wood counters, creamy cabinets. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here is a list of what I doing with the room. Currently everything in the room is original to the house which was built in 2002. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">- Checked floors</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">-Wood Counter Tops</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">-Wallpaper</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">-Change Out Faucet </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">- Polished Nickel Drawer Pulls</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">- Hang Cafe Curtian</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">-Style the Room (my favorite part!!)</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">In this next week I will be pulling out old counter tops. Cutting the new wood counters (with the help of Shaun and his good friend that is loaning a few power tools to us) staining then sealing them. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Wish me LUCK!!!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEnfMliY_YPg_xGXm-5OMFSIUdEe3Pbcp_sp7RrL126eTF1-YS2nsbJ_MYS8MJ34bXvy0q7o3gKoA-Y7-A5-fMKGEJCFB_On72kEbgl0HfPaCVfxHii-kYKKIxNIvrNp7NbE_AlmbKq1VvfyXI5vIxuwGXEopeGuywOV2ESM-jendXBzHOZnH77L3/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEnfMliY_YPg_xGXm-5OMFSIUdEe3Pbcp_sp7RrL126eTF1-YS2nsbJ_MYS8MJ34bXvy0q7o3gKoA-Y7-A5-fMKGEJCFB_On72kEbgl0HfPaCVfxHii-kYKKIxNIvrNp7NbE_AlmbKq1VvfyXI5vIxuwGXEopeGuywOV2ESM-jendXBzHOZnH77L3/w200-h133/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-638939339634598882023-01-22T08:41:00.002-08:002023-01-22T08:41:43.071-08:00Weekend Read's & Whatnot January 22ed<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirT9jmprqCODKPoiDd-AbWN4fPEqVB6Phu9rQlbDL0lIrkYto6ICpKh5T5vtr_Yr-XM7irSKSS34wocuLfWrIYhWrVtPajOJk13UR7Ks658GCMKdH0L3TcRu5Gwrcx3N3fpiUbQCpGxVHBSo-eb3ZICFVnoMXdZYhabKTugrAtX5A5UVcQb2iD-n3I/s2048/56DE02E4-EF12-42DA-859D-06F9363E2765.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirT9jmprqCODKPoiDd-AbWN4fPEqVB6Phu9rQlbDL0lIrkYto6ICpKh5T5vtr_Yr-XM7irSKSS34wocuLfWrIYhWrVtPajOJk13UR7Ks658GCMKdH0L3TcRu5Gwrcx3N3fpiUbQCpGxVHBSo-eb3ZICFVnoMXdZYhabKTugrAtX5A5UVcQb2iD-n3I/s16000/56DE02E4-EF12-42DA-859D-06F9363E2765.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Hope all are having good weekend! Yesterday, the girls had a playdate with another pair of identical twins we met last week. They hit it off and it was so so nice chatting with a twin mom. We may get the girls together again this morning and then we go to a friends house to watch some football later this afternoon. I guess it is an important game...football is not my thing. HAHA I also really need to list a few things on Facebook Market Place. The key is to price it just right. Below are a helpful article and items I bought and loving! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">My yard is a mess because of the storm. I have lots of clean up to do and in need of some plant removal. <a href="https://www.finegardening.com/collection/january-regional-garden-to-do-lists" target="_blank">Here a great link with "to do" list by region.</a> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I am <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRBLY" target="_blank">obsessed with these boots</a> and would make a beautiful additions to my " English country" look for winter. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Are you like me and start "spring cleaning" in January? Here are two great articles to help you get <a href="https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/how-to-declutter-your-home-room-by-room-by-pro-organizers" target="_blank">declutter </a>and do a<a href="https://www.marthastewart.com/267295/spring-cleaning-checklist" target="_blank"> deep clean of your home</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I bought these <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRHKy" target="_blank">kids knives </a>for the girls to help in the kitchen. They have been great and the girls are way more into trying food when they are a part of the process of cooking! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">I have been shopping the winter sales and could not pass up these <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bRHNu" target="_blank">boots</a>! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Have the most wonderful and relaxing Sunday! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Playfair Display"; font-size: 16.5px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Nanum Myeongjo";"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmOcugAs3cUHkwkKhmI-Z4rgSI0jYwUqTQKDXMAD90K8_fq4t3u7abMA1G8qfeLdgkHZmh2dl4V3kLJ2dq5Nkqw31zNXhb1jgfERmyhFPF9X90USR0Of8Rl-DoHVMWxhBbNYDrBi3u0yE3Uz2XO4G3QghPjXHqGqrnw0CibmcJoZlYYbXKhLPrcZq/s1200/Sign%20Off2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDmOcugAs3cUHkwkKhmI-Z4rgSI0jYwUqTQKDXMAD90K8_fq4t3u7abMA1G8qfeLdgkHZmh2dl4V3kLJ2dq5Nkqw31zNXhb1jgfERmyhFPF9X90USR0Of8Rl-DoHVMWxhBbNYDrBi3u0yE3Uz2XO4G3QghPjXHqGqrnw0CibmcJoZlYYbXKhLPrcZq/w200-h104/Sign%20Off2.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="text-align: start;" /></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-64892855205382444052023-01-18T11:25:00.006-08:002023-01-18T11:44:16.663-08:00Rain, Rain...Classic Rain Attire <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1mwwHs1Ru7Dfl8cqNfKBd0UB1eTB-wwV72XQ1h7SqFF4D0_NFmMVYbDUuJa_pqXxgUBs5FWcX2cFMrZ6s8DGq6l9ioecxnrW2UbS39kFr9iHAM2i9tUKXsgIetOO7cV9O1rB7FhQYF7DInD2GMW07_ZlK1nCv1opusbLA1nO_i_eV9CIOGhkZuSf/s3028/1466AA17-E3AD-447F-89E5-5201DC9D29C1.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3028" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1mwwHs1Ru7Dfl8cqNfKBd0UB1eTB-wwV72XQ1h7SqFF4D0_NFmMVYbDUuJa_pqXxgUBs5FWcX2cFMrZ6s8DGq6l9ioecxnrW2UbS39kFr9iHAM2i9tUKXsgIetOO7cV9O1rB7FhQYF7DInD2GMW07_ZlK1nCv1opusbLA1nO_i_eV9CIOGhkZuSf/w640-h640/1466AA17-E3AD-447F-89E5-5201DC9D29C1.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">My mom and I in Ireland going for a Hawk walk on a rainy Fall morning.</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I don't know if you have seen the news but California has seen the wettest three weeks in 161 years. We have all been putting our rain gear to good use after it all has been sitting in the closet gathering dust for far too long. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Now when it comes to dressing for a wet day I am drawn to classic styles that one can wear year after year and no one does rainy day attire better than the English! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="<div data-sc-widget-id="P-63c78ef9c2015670a48290b5"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcp5hAUbyPLyeKyGj0_WLfCrfVOGlPLyKkni4RBoFQwuSminntfrDUIX-V9VYUbyGEWnUrfcHjNJN2IXgHqa8jCw_v7n_ozhTzMnJiJr7DaCJzNrP3BNfs3kn6KSpp2fELhnps8sli_YbfK471f_TE2uGMimCX5J7K48vj3yHI-4xc8ZO2LjCTUPCK/w640-h335/wellies%203.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="<div data-sc-widget-id="P-63c78ef9c2015670a48290b5"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="1200" height="334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieXz7r-khPeFogD4djclv720NNBMpLyNqXMe13PEIgB7-FiyyHr40OI-Y6ctef3MM45h0X-ttf-t_cwNilIr37NGczFlUUx_7gv1FNqLs23EAScJntmiqWbRhugIvpxxezp5IPB7yQLABv_v-QQ2cVBTf8SP9IeQ6tpTbBesSpeV5Ja8w7mQKh1mB-/w640-h334/waxed%20jacket%20.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I have found many options a different price points to create your own classic rainy day look shop below! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Nanum Myeongjo"; font-size: 16.5px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">The following content may contain affiliate links. 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I am always a bit excited for the new year.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> A clean slate! There is something about the end of the busy holiday season when the days are not quite so busy and all the holiday decor is put away. The days become more calm giving way to thoughts of <i>self reflection and ambitions</i>. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span>I am ready for a focus on health</span>.</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">I do realize this is very much a cliché but I had the worst cold and flu season and I am feeling very ready to work out and eat well after four months of sickness. More time at Soulcycle and the yoga studio will be a huge priority. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">As far as eating healthy I have rejoined WW. It just works for me. It is simple, keeps me accountable and there is a big push to eat veggies and lean protein. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Now this one is a bit personal. I want to be a better mom.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> I feel like I am so focused on the job of mothering that I do not enjoy the girls as much as I should. I love them with all my heart but mothering can be very hard. The big question of course is HOW do I do this? I feel I need to give myself a few assignments rather than a big vague statement of <i>"enjoy Margot & Sophie more". </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">First, put my phone away when the girls get home from school. Give the girls my undivided attention that first hour they are home. They have missed me and they need/want my attention. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Second, I am going to focus on the positives rather than the negatives in the way of pointing out the all little and big things the girls do well. This sounds obvious but when the girls argue all day and push back on boundaries I have set it is very easy to point out what is going wrong all day! I am really hoping this sets a more joyful tone for each day. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">My home. I would love to finish decorating our bedroom.</span> <span style="font-size: medium;">I have many exciting project needing my attention in the main bedroom and focusing on them in 2023 is a big goal of mine! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Style...I really want to </span><span style="font-size: medium;">get dressed more....like put on real clothes that do not involve a elastic waist band. I have fallen into the habit of wearing sweats daily and I very much want to change that! So getting up and properly getting ready for the day is on the my "to do list" this year. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Professional goals. I feel absurd even writing "professional"</span>.<span style="font-size: medium;"> This blog has always been such a <i>hobby for me </i>but now that the girls are getting older and I feel like I finally finding my voice I should create a space here that is more then something I do in my free time...like an actual job! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;">These are just of the few thoughts I have had in entering 2023! Do you set intentions or have resolutions for the new year? Please share below...</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Happiest New Year and looking forward to sharing more here on my little slice of the internet. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49IgpFVFFn-ATD1WhIMjrxLZ6OuiefoCHtFNdWpCZD3WN_IM55ekr3E5JhXdr6vmb9kUTRzk7acivFSqsYZhnGi_8HeK6aDy5rnbBs5KnlcLVzDrdhRlVywTT1vbdE0JAGL4s0sy7Mwl5MSMfC722G6GnDf2VZFyW9tYC0cOjCcbMa-FFuzor3k7u/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi49IgpFVFFn-ATD1WhIMjrxLZ6OuiefoCHtFNdWpCZD3WN_IM55ekr3E5JhXdr6vmb9kUTRzk7acivFSqsYZhnGi_8HeK6aDy5rnbBs5KnlcLVzDrdhRlVywTT1vbdE0JAGL4s0sy7Mwl5MSMfC722G6GnDf2VZFyW9tYC0cOjCcbMa-FFuzor3k7u/w200-h133/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></div><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-82492447501267782232022-12-17T09:15:00.002-08:002022-12-17T09:17:16.096-08:00Dressing Up Sconces for the Holidays <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeYds8kDxaEGpizfxI8o5wt2_ODJantl5bRewT6CBCEo-sJa6PWG1p1YRSjzXA0IDD6152GEvg4w1rO3N5wE6BlOUFNpp4HISwHIIzxsnkp0iPf9nBJmBX6EaN8uKkzmtYE3WiNoZgJXFnme-HmPRVvQ9GVNWaJKIxL_559s9Jaa5m8pNjJ-AzP2T/s3938/IMG_9424.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3938" data-original-width="2734" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAeYds8kDxaEGpizfxI8o5wt2_ODJantl5bRewT6CBCEo-sJa6PWG1p1YRSjzXA0IDD6152GEvg4w1rO3N5wE6BlOUFNpp4HISwHIIzxsnkp0iPf9nBJmBX6EaN8uKkzmtYE3WiNoZgJXFnme-HmPRVvQ9GVNWaJKIxL_559s9Jaa5m8pNjJ-AzP2T/s16000/IMG_9424.JPG" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /> </span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Each year I add a little to my already existing Christmas decor. My look is traditional. I have incorporated our Scottish clans tartan though out the house and now that includes the sconces which was this years project. I am so incredibly happy with the way they turned out!</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I bought <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bQiMe" target="_blank">inexpensive chandelier </a>shades for my sconces throughout the foyer, over my fireplace and up the staircase and covered them in <a href="https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/red-gray-plaid-fabric-.htm?gclid=CjwKCAiA7vWcBhBUEiwAXieItuixMNPVFHK6Xbl2zMW4S4jPDDj7XBRE-Eu8r6v33tbls5vzq7VokhoCCjkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">Stewart Tartan</a>. It was fairly easy to do. I would like to add I did not cover the shade at a professional level considering they would only be up one month out of the year. I simple traced the shade on its side making a pattern, cut out the fabric then used the glue gun to glue the top and bottom rim of the shade. I added a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bQiLJ" target="_blank">braided trim</a> to the top and bottom to give it a finished look. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I found a tutorial on <a href="https://pin.it/56TFSwn" target="_blank">Pinterest </a>and you can find it here. The one I found is far more finished looking. I did not finish the edges just covered up the raw fabric edge with the braided trim. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Below is an Idea Pin I created for Pinterest to help you create your own swag for a sconce. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/98164466871527752/" target="_blank"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzAeGEbj7TYr9cQ1dK6nYEzQdJ--Cpqc7PRjHLvaz4uehgF5jJg7lyOlh5q-YcV8lB9uZMOEGmkjEU6YU-PUg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Now if you are not one to DIY this project here you can shop below! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-639df7618313a12c7a78ebbf"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg6FmbgNgmRDvFdG5UKoV7Cf1QbMxigylSdQBxX9S9SCP1ipmGXMwkX6GNpAtybZp3dnM3KjTzsU41lYUcGOZgeB2Ia3GEAjSp_S5lG1HxtOQ8xPlXe7ZrVTKZ43fu53kT5SSY-mLDhddLZeklcI8testCofknxYLIIdftu65BCnbMHCmkyPmfbdu/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg6FmbgNgmRDvFdG5UKoV7Cf1QbMxigylSdQBxX9S9SCP1ipmGXMwkX6GNpAtybZp3dnM3KjTzsU41lYUcGOZgeB2Ia3GEAjSp_S5lG1HxtOQ8xPlXe7ZrVTKZ43fu53kT5SSY-mLDhddLZeklcI8testCofknxYLIIdftu65BCnbMHCmkyPmfbdu/s200/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvg6FmbgNgmRDvFdG5UKoV7Cf1QbMxigylSdQBxX9S9SCP1ipmGXMwkX6GNpAtybZp3dnM3KjTzsU41lYUcGOZgeB2Ia3GEAjSp_S5lG1HxtOQ8xPlXe7ZrVTKZ43fu53kT5SSY-mLDhddLZeklcI8testCofknxYLIIdftu65BCnbMHCmkyPmfbdu/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #3d85c6; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small; text-decoration: none;">The following content may contain affiliate links. 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When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyX3MLpoYU-uX2Z4Fm62Dv-OGeeQsScukRVR3pu5eErG56HwkvsFOvu085W2AL_lfHX1EVIRfR8pUwWbODVfklgwnWt9N1_FS3dqrzyX6NDB6Vt3HLl-ECq8EoZKxxWJqocNRiWesb6yyyOyuyY9v-1wEKUj7MCT86EkhP00BRfxVqJg19kkLs86i/s3934/gifts%20for%20her%202..png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3934" data-original-width="2950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXyX3MLpoYU-uX2Z4Fm62Dv-OGeeQsScukRVR3pu5eErG56HwkvsFOvu085W2AL_lfHX1EVIRfR8pUwWbODVfklgwnWt9N1_FS3dqrzyX6NDB6Vt3HLl-ECq8EoZKxxWJqocNRiWesb6yyyOyuyY9v-1wEKUj7MCT86EkhP00BRfxVqJg19kkLs86i/s16000/gifts%20for%20her%202..png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">This scarf is definitely a luxury item but if you are looking for a gift the receiver will cherish and wear for years to come this is it! I received this scarf ten years ago and it still looks as gorgeous as the day I received it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href=" The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="239" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bzic_1iJh3R6mXOBoXRqslFnykDqHhHhjIoIWXdMtkGlyryfmwtLeblrc6Fsfzr1EtM59Vh2XBVUJxpAkr5rNKJq5G5MUYH5Z8Xk7S7J8QqX2VE7h_TKaxYeXgZBh8hK7THI3PvPXVAhLQ6U8-BR8PqX9MI5jjgdFmaUvuQqb35TIYUHsocU1uAK/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-19%20at%204.06.53%20PM.png" width="239" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">My mother quite a few years ago gave me a gorgeous pink passport wallet. I still use in on each and every trip. I love that it is a fun color and makes finding it in my bag so much easier when traveling. </span></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bOEbR" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="230" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGs1EiGirgQ5kEF7B2bzS2Dh1tsZL90mXUiK4YGTgaSvtIpweCt6Qmgg4mBw9XB_BDaI5TzL_VGLfW5IXRlSLYi82tJQojo55LX-C5oVo0HnuBs3YLaJ2speK0o3AQxZpTYR64rAEWIPGEe7_asnYAlSV4_nai_8q9DYwGvR6SM4EOc1d1MGIVrnj/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-19%20at%204.10.51%20PM.png" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">A beautiful tree ornament is such a special gift. The receiver will place on the tree each year thinking of you and the special time you have spent together. This one is especially sweet! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bOEcc" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="180" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXPpI_fIQfe6ZUYQdxtjW8KGglE2xg8zu4FjC6GwG6CIyJOx4hco3JI1lF1wU73Mkqi1Kr5Ks8WTNKLF02mb3yrcgtBxyXp1gk7ZCD4ds653979MEEbsPGImAtZ3RRDkg2zUe6Kv70QbtGn0u-ku40pqVFheBH8crcVfUzRasJrEp_60muJzJO0bd/s1600/Screen%20Shot%202022-11-19%20at%204.14.57%20PM.png" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Below are many more items that would make a beautiful gift that would be sure to make one smile! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><br /><p></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-637974692d0ba511ed358782"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgo9UrotYh0Dwm3oOhuNh7KVWD84jWnlrop5IE61RGKbx0PAOw6YtuCd2cMT4JyXSOHkzGx0lkrcwZd4V3uWnqUQFKGI9arcuRS164NBclR7VQZaTD4bw1ZnkKP7ukgRxPr_VZ3eUUWFcHVffXr53PO0HJG58GeXcP-HjHumSw9NzzZdixx4k8pCM/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKgo9UrotYh0Dwm3oOhuNh7KVWD84jWnlrop5IE61RGKbx0PAOw6YtuCd2cMT4JyXSOHkzGx0lkrcwZd4V3uWnqUQFKGI9arcuRS164NBclR7VQZaTD4bw1ZnkKP7ukgRxPr_VZ3eUUWFcHVffXr53PO0HJG58GeXcP-HjHumSw9NzzZdixx4k8pCM/s200/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a></div>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-13979104060386566062022-10-16T09:11:00.003-07:002022-10-16T09:13:42.110-07:00Weekend Read's & Whatnots October 16th<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEvTAVpRM9r78AZqG-hTCUYUu89aBxMPAlIrEuG2ZHSlYDckLS231w3SX1HDENUD5XznfrzsllmZZFGX6htDXEvu2_2RMToS4k0pmCL4zRJUmYdBFhpRaOUa68iEIYrvDNt8DuAGOEFM6tu4-FiBTfJRBUIl4xqXZR2Xt46QfL5uRLJswP1uZyOGm/s2751/75D5767B-91B9-41DC-B3D0-00D8248F2693.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2751" data-original-width="2751" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihEvTAVpRM9r78AZqG-hTCUYUu89aBxMPAlIrEuG2ZHSlYDckLS231w3SX1HDENUD5XznfrzsllmZZFGX6htDXEvu2_2RMToS4k0pmCL4zRJUmYdBFhpRaOUa68iEIYrvDNt8DuAGOEFM6tu4-FiBTfJRBUIl4xqXZR2Xt46QfL5uRLJswP1uZyOGm/s16000/75D5767B-91B9-41DC-B3D0-00D8248F2693.heic" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #990000; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I wish I had more to report today but it has been a little uneventful around here. The girls and I are suffering from a cold. I did manage to sew pillows for the back patio. I really thought I could get those done before summer's end but life got in the way. Other then my little sewing project not much has happen. Hope you are enjoying the weekend and staying health! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Watched the Ralph Lauren Spring 2023 show. Beautiful. <a href="https://www.ralphlauren.com" target="_blank">Watch it here</a>. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Planted lots and lots pansies in the yard. <a href="https://www.thespruce.com/pansies-growing-a-cool-weather-favorite-1402913" target="_blank">Here is how to care for them.</a> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I am very tempted to buy this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMZMr" target="_blank">tartan dress</a> on major sale. How cute would it be layered over a <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1-Warriston-Ln-Rye-NY-10580/32974706_zpid/" target="_blank">black turtle neck</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bM0rD" target="_blank">velvet flats</a>?</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Found this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bM0nF" target="_blank">dress for the girls and bought multiple colors</a> and the girls wear it with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bM0nJ" target="_blank">multi colored leggings</a>. This combination has make getting dress in the morning easy. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">I <i>almost</i> started watching the <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81380441" target="_blank">Netflix show "The Watcher"</a>. I am NOT a fan of scary. I really just wanted to see the gorgeous home. I found out that all the interior shots are on a set so I decided to do a little digging. Here is an <a href="https://ew.com/tv/the-watcher-real-house-photos-naomi-watts-netflix-show/" target="_blank">interesting article </a>on the original home which is far more modest than its TV counterpart but would be a dream home by most peoples standard. Finally, I found the <a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1-Warriston-Ln-Rye-NY-10580/32974706_zpid/" target="_blank">Zillow listing for house </a>used in the TV thriller and it is jaw dropping gorgeous. Totally worth the ten minutes of detective work and now I don't have to watch the show! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLk-72fANwE339WyH7O5st50mhjtfozQ2z8KVWzAzCPTD2g2Qg9lBdthgv4R16w3az8FxynoSJpQiF2ONNy14yPRx0jSGvyyupWTHA22icWJq51S7HPwvHIOUWIVk-HUTikdzEbbBpI8v4r4NdG88T7A6gHSF1ZnLfs8eFnkbDvllIRi0dOou77Kxu/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLk-72fANwE339WyH7O5st50mhjtfozQ2z8KVWzAzCPTD2g2Qg9lBdthgv4R16w3az8FxynoSJpQiF2ONNy14yPRx0jSGvyyupWTHA22icWJq51S7HPwvHIOUWIVk-HUTikdzEbbBpI8v4r4NdG88T7A6gHSF1ZnLfs8eFnkbDvllIRi0dOou77Kxu/w200-h133/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><br /></span><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-74001514902370363892022-10-12T16:38:00.001-07:002022-10-12T16:38:51.140-07:00Prime Early Access Sale <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPSiqY-EYcT6Vqd3uQDpMdm68PNjOLDAe4mQdWZCeoH6c3Kah9YV7GVcSx2B6Sy3El8LvfMsKDwrFhc6G1e0EIcFS_PN3Qy1GZb1KG2uelqhpgPsgD9SomoY1L72Wsk8-kT0QoM8ALeYIpPtEtj316ikvoqU2mTF4Q6wsqXwcMLKZLp70ZSVkB6Io/s2000/amazon%20early.3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPSiqY-EYcT6Vqd3uQDpMdm68PNjOLDAe4mQdWZCeoH6c3Kah9YV7GVcSx2B6Sy3El8LvfMsKDwrFhc6G1e0EIcFS_PN3Qy1GZb1KG2uelqhpgPsgD9SomoY1L72Wsk8-kT0QoM8ALeYIpPtEtj316ikvoqU2mTF4Q6wsqXwcMLKZLp70ZSVkB6Io/s16000/amazon%20early.3.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #990000; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">t's Amazon Prime Day Early Access and I came very close to not posting anything about but then I started thinking about all the items around the house that I love and wanted to share which are on major sell. I changed my mind. So I quickly put together a post</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Time to start stocking up on my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMRK2" target="_blank">favorite cleanser</a>! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMRMm" target="_blank">This Peacoat</a> is beautiful and a great classic staple that should be in everyones closet. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;">These items are a bit pricey but huge time savers! My robot <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMRLl" target="_blank">mop</a> and <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMRMr" target="_blank">vacuum</a>. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you have every considered <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMRNf" target="_blank">The Frame TV now is the time!</a> Huge savings. We have two and I love them. The TV no longer looks like a huge black box on the wall but beautiful art!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;">Shop more of my finds below!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></div><br /> <p></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-63474fadca67de76f7225981"></div><script async src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-78886990469289597772022-10-09T09:07:00.003-07:002022-10-09T09:07:27.368-07:00Weekend Read's & Whatnot October 9th<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIebwU8SoFJaHNc5wX3HtUqe3-eGS8OCqemJuS0LE8COlmdadyzcSbQw1KYN_uj7jo9FeYhq8VdLOt6qYpkoX1fW9nJOX4BLQyYvgpEraC1hhCQNoT1lHs-ZDtQeEdCVquP1Xkk7sgNVMCPv1s705pEM9DtGitDmi_Y24Jh4TnKXVe0M_AMik1SYFu/s4032/IMG_8858-2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIebwU8SoFJaHNc5wX3HtUqe3-eGS8OCqemJuS0LE8COlmdadyzcSbQw1KYN_uj7jo9FeYhq8VdLOt6qYpkoX1fW9nJOX4BLQyYvgpEraC1hhCQNoT1lHs-ZDtQeEdCVquP1Xkk7sgNVMCPv1s705pEM9DtGitDmi_Y24Jh4TnKXVe0M_AMik1SYFu/s16000/IMG_8858-2.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #990000; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Good morning! Hope all is well. Unfortunately, Sophie woke up with a bit of a cold so we are going to take it easy and try and get her feeling better. The girls go on their first field trip tomorrow. The giant pumpkins are being weighed tomorrow in town and we are taking the kindergarten classes to watch. Can not miss that! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and thank you for stopping by! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><a href="https://overstockupholsteryfabric.com" target="_blank">This website has been a fabulous resource for Ralph Lauren fabrics</a>. I have purchased fabric over and over from them and at a fraction of the price. The last buy was only twenty three a yard normally priced at two hundred and forty four. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMDQj" target="_blank">Wore this skirt</a> to dinner Friday night and I am so happy I pulled the trigger and bought it. I am obsessed and will wear this years to come. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Our <a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a40799463/best-pumpkin-patch-in-us/" target="_blank">sweet little town is featured in House Beautiful</a> this month as one of the best places to visit for pumpkin patches in the US! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><a href="https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/chicken-pot-pie" target="_blank">This will be our Sunday night dinner.</a> I have been craving comfort food all week. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bMDSP" target="_blank">I bought this adorable sweater</a> . A nod to </span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">Queen Elizabeth.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNB40zUpiLCa2zKbJ1t4yvrMj0pUvesg0h7P1JO94L_K_VQAwgTDyP0TFnMfIuduMpWCTyawrSXrYMEcXWaNEK8QdyrxSGfgmHwFXGiql_xAc8EOzTy1Hp7fSloBhvLlkGn7A8H9hoSxRMvJDiVg2WsjNWR6YukTAe1wv1-QgATlNIHRFlQqX3aVf/s300/sweetest%20regards%203.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdNB40zUpiLCa2zKbJ1t4yvrMj0pUvesg0h7P1JO94L_K_VQAwgTDyP0TFnMfIuduMpWCTyawrSXrYMEcXWaNEK8QdyrxSGfgmHwFXGiql_xAc8EOzTy1Hp7fSloBhvLlkGn7A8H9hoSxRMvJDiVg2WsjNWR6YukTAe1wv1-QgATlNIHRFlQqX3aVf/w200-h133/sweetest%20regards%203.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span><p></p>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9172009688013262606.post-58595327573000629902022-10-06T12:37:00.001-07:002022-10-06T12:38:22.349-07:00A Houndstooth Blazer <p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tSgHFO4faJ05PmuzQItrogeP0D5V1FOHr3M4YWyF87wRt8xVuQyUwtE6ht9eNvP_ApOs7OmOxDIA1iaSWo2T1oBYBTIn5fsCQJkwfkIV4pSWbejDsFehTgw2VyjgnkSMqK-RRPBtRDsXMROXllzQsExm7doxeuhGZaC18l-hbmd7iuMKxgfMkS1m/s4032/IMG_8802_jpg.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0tSgHFO4faJ05PmuzQItrogeP0D5V1FOHr3M4YWyF87wRt8xVuQyUwtE6ht9eNvP_ApOs7OmOxDIA1iaSWo2T1oBYBTIn5fsCQJkwfkIV4pSWbejDsFehTgw2VyjgnkSMqK-RRPBtRDsXMROXllzQsExm7doxeuhGZaC18l-hbmd7iuMKxgfMkS1m/s16000/IMG_8802_jpg.JPG" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">Here we are in the full swing of Autumn! Among the many many things I love about fall....comfort food, roaring fire in the evenings, crisp mornings, cozy sweaters... a beautifully wool blazer is very high on the list.</span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;">When it is on the warmer side one can easily layer over a tee and when the temp drops one can throw over a sweater or button down . Above is a look I wore last week to the de Young Museum( I saw the exhibit on Rameses the Great ) I wore this houndstooth blazer over a blue striped dress shirt with dark jeans and a loafer. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(214, 162, 138); color: #990000; font-family: Spartan; font-size: x-small;">The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission</span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;">SHOP MY LOOK </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Nanum Myeongjo;"><br /></span></p><div data-sc-widget-id="P-633f2a773d84ba667dcf42a8"></div><script async="" src="//widgets.shopstyle.com/shopstyle-widget-snippet.js"></script>Nickie Bagai of Sea & Sweater http://www.blogger.com/profile/07300902435821513476noreply@blogger.com0