Emma's Room | Soft Pink & Ivory Room with Holiday Touches

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmU8EaD6ad_b2T5NQms1pd4yFUfRLjKx_bwVZ3fHkPtvSXagS1PMFGiLswevfB54MbwyzHa8U8Mf95swdoAj8mNlyIc-rBxB3NiBpnjNdr37MKM5onEPEJTXOyJOJNacewwglUtFQkr4/s1600/IMG_8562.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmU8EaD6ad_b2T5NQms1pd4yFUfRLjKx_bwVZ3fHkPtvSXagS1PMFGiLswevfB54MbwyzHa8U8Mf95swdoAj8mNlyIc-rBxB3NiBpnjNdr37MKM5onEPEJTXOyJOJNacewwglUtFQkr4/s640/IMG_8562.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZbHcN5zdCVkKKdNh38QfIXOXUxD_PjBb80AVUceWaV6FClVUR5itHHt-vHO1bIsTMzuLeoUJRozJ_3JTbXFpMdqnYAHoC1OnNQExdQU8rnuyxlxgD7eKIY896cog0k7gaUyvY48D4mQ/s1600/IMG_8764.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZbHcN5zdCVkKKdNh38QfIXOXUxD_PjBb80AVUceWaV6FClVUR5itHHt-vHO1bIsTMzuLeoUJRozJ_3JTbXFpMdqnYAHoC1OnNQExdQU8rnuyxlxgD7eKIY896cog0k7gaUyvY48D4mQ/s400/IMG_8764.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/emmas-nursery-soft-cuddly-nursery-pale.html" target="_blank">Emma's 1st nursery, as you may recall, was painted powder blue</a> with ivory and charcoal grey accents.  I had full intentions of painting her new room a very similar shade, but something was pulling me in the pink direction...  I guess it was Emma!<br /><br />Now that we know her sweet little personality, she really seems like a pink girl (as her closet confirms).  I had the room painted Ben Moore Pristine.  It is found amongst the "Whites" and is more of a cream with pink/peach undertones.  In Emma's very small room, the painted walls feed off of each other and enhance the color to feel perfectly pink.  I'm soooo glad we didn't go with a more saturated hue.  A re-paint would definitely be in order.<br /><br />Walls : Ben Moore Pristine, Flat<br />Trim : Navajo White, Satin<br />Ceiling : Bone White at 50%<br /><br />We kept most of the elements of her first room, including the ivory slipcovered rocker from Pottery Barn Kids.  My Mom made the quilt for me about 6 years ago.  <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvstH3p4TSdLMWQ4EM7J0hAUXs4UKzk2CZyKMcjTPvZNofFh3QSLqbM6bd6FSk2LE0tgmRZnXheWom5KwkQMtwLcrBvd9iXhumDa8EekvpImqIrH_0a3nkHHF5lS7kZQKfRFCbqAvWa8U/s1600/IMG_8775.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvstH3p4TSdLMWQ4EM7J0hAUXs4UKzk2CZyKMcjTPvZNofFh3QSLqbM6bd6FSk2LE0tgmRZnXheWom5KwkQMtwLcrBvd9iXhumDa8EekvpImqIrH_0a3nkHHF5lS7kZQKfRFCbqAvWa8U/s640/IMG_8775.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;">Emma's little buddies - the lamb from Pottery Barn Kids and the Sheep Blah Blah Doll Mike's mom bought for her during their stay at <a href="http://www.blackberryfarm.com/" target="_blank">Blackberry Farm</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hQKOqUgtOIw38F_SVPUT5XZBpHfgNZhG8OrakvHKV_IfYtvQHvYq3CwaTObqfYWOXZKUeBttggCeklhlpz6IC_CfQj60WPyG4p0LWihQ5ki7EgVpJulTqqW8CGEjHPOW0dPwrFf0ytU/s1600/IMG_8564.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4hQKOqUgtOIw38F_SVPUT5XZBpHfgNZhG8OrakvHKV_IfYtvQHvYq3CwaTObqfYWOXZKUeBttggCeklhlpz6IC_CfQj60WPyG4p0LWihQ5ki7EgVpJulTqqW8CGEjHPOW0dPwrFf0ytU/s640/IMG_8564.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />The pink dot curtains are from Pottery Barn Kids, as well as her lamb rocking "horse."  I had a <a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Beige-Cream/Flooring-Carpet-Carpet-Tile-Carpet-Samples/Martha-Stewart-Living/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbdogZ4tgZ1z1191pZ1z10mmt/R-202506499/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&storeId=10051#.UMEUQL9TClk" target="_blank">Martha Stewart carpet (style : Olana, color : Bone Folder) from the Home Depot</a> cut to fit her room with a 6" border around the room to show the wood floor.   I also had one cut for our bedroom and runners for the and hallway.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbSGUw2E9XAbrfzDYI0X6pPPTIpHj7-qLs_V4N4-pxlhEc-oUKt1vfqMc-zGo5VDNJRQeXjJZr2TR0bZgnTqGVgWcnUx668DF186kF5NO9mUSwPG98_dECsBJ_2XX9veNpKjS0FePD3Y/s1600/IMG_8788.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbSGUw2E9XAbrfzDYI0X6pPPTIpHj7-qLs_V4N4-pxlhEc-oUKt1vfqMc-zGo5VDNJRQeXjJZr2TR0bZgnTqGVgWcnUx668DF186kF5NO9mUSwPG98_dECsBJ_2XX9veNpKjS0FePD3Y/s640/IMG_8788.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Notice the lamb theme still continues... from the blue room to the pink room! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFxtzthL_3y4h_SMjBI6EJKmi63H_hbhZ9dgs-jcNpfmu60bMqMgh3jRe7q2dDTCwy_-pel-OMvS3G0Ng11hpGDAgDBaoe6n1NHHyrQZ3_GprcJsetJBpO1iZ9bb7usF0zvFBoxRcz_s/s1600/IMG_8776.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFxtzthL_3y4h_SMjBI6EJKmi63H_hbhZ9dgs-jcNpfmu60bMqMgh3jRe7q2dDTCwy_-pel-OMvS3G0Ng11hpGDAgDBaoe6n1NHHyrQZ3_GprcJsetJBpO1iZ9bb7usF0zvFBoxRcz_s/s640/IMG_8776.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />More buddies - Jelly Cat dolls and a Blah Blah rattle.  You might remember <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/08/emmas-new-room-inspiration-from-blabla.html" target="_blank">this Blah Blah rattle is what originally inspired the room's design</a>... until I changed it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZszuy8omyRhg_vTL3W07k96iYCEsAye6o_TeVYlp5MOx8jZMkGzITzb3uPk4iJ_zWpdyOhYqTwGhfh5sUfsTl66QALX2FFkhUlMEqqJcROpRv4H7KBbk2myuFxGl9ld3hyoP98gn_xI/s1600/IMG_8780.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXZszuy8omyRhg_vTL3W07k96iYCEsAye6o_TeVYlp5MOx8jZMkGzITzb3uPk4iJ_zWpdyOhYqTwGhfh5sUfsTl66QALX2FFkhUlMEqqJcROpRv4H7KBbk2myuFxGl9ld3hyoP98gn_xI/s640/IMG_8780.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Lots of baskets filled with toys... my #1 organizational tip for keeping things "neat," although I've given up on trying to make the house look perfect every moment of the day.  The baskets do make picking up really easy... I'm sure there are socks and pj's and who knows what else also stuffed in the basket.  It is the equivalent of "under the bed" cleaning...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTxVHt_YD8B_1fzhGSOdbFUOH-BaAP7kbh6ZS3DTQdo5-C38AWN0B0i0i8dncHHjfGFFYmGm87Wtg-5k1SSfWc5226V7JZJwWKSDS39MSfgwXIJjl7DXfEQwX00-M6BFaoKyqQwQerBY/s1600/IMG_8773.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWTxVHt_YD8B_1fzhGSOdbFUOH-BaAP7kbh6ZS3DTQdo5-C38AWN0B0i0i8dncHHjfGFFYmGm87Wtg-5k1SSfWc5226V7JZJwWKSDS39MSfgwXIJjl7DXfEQwX00-M6BFaoKyqQwQerBY/s640/IMG_8773.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />We keep a basket of Emma's books by the big chair for story time. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAaicKPlWOaU7ucy6h_D8ApsX1tT4r7whzooFGwSdf8TonxLZKmqXXXLkl53kbw4kBSCubAt48wpzC8YTkODSkSN3RmKyktrC38Fmi7QXEX8oQIuj0oi5NPajMErlDrlRUJ1a3hSnvls/s1600/IMG_8569.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUAaicKPlWOaU7ucy6h_D8ApsX1tT4r7whzooFGwSdf8TonxLZKmqXXXLkl53kbw4kBSCubAt48wpzC8YTkODSkSN3RmKyktrC38Fmi7QXEX8oQIuj0oi5NPajMErlDrlRUJ1a3hSnvls/s640/IMG_8569.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is another view of the room that shows her little tree in the dormer. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQApGQGQGuCdqhDnIHFq3rLtCCs59_j21UtCy_Vylgmp2ogdX1jkZw5KwznKLD54qcH0YRyByctWpo5309k-xxjWJQjampmfF5c6H9j7tCqBf0NzuK5fRzGf0M_bqh0odbYCByR-nEIs/s1600/IMG_8765.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUQApGQGQGuCdqhDnIHFq3rLtCCs59_j21UtCy_Vylgmp2ogdX1jkZw5KwznKLD54qcH0YRyByctWpo5309k-xxjWJQjampmfF5c6H9j7tCqBf0NzuK5fRzGf0M_bqh0odbYCByR-nEIs/s640/IMG_8765.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />This was one of the trees that I used for the Home Depot Style Challenge.  I spray painted the urn navajo white to make the trim in her room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-KNv0Osq0Qz2Y8Nl3c6mBxKbOaMpJr4gkC56LlYEmKYn_GvZvmo3x3jEano_s9j4VjNVVlYdw2_Tl29iLtp4_NJtHGgf0S8NIz3G3m8f9lTU5P-Stjnf-iZywkV3k4i9RpCrxQ4K5GU/s1600/IMG_8802.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-KNv0Osq0Qz2Y8Nl3c6mBxKbOaMpJr4gkC56LlYEmKYn_GvZvmo3x3jEano_s9j4VjNVVlYdw2_Tl29iLtp4_NJtHGgf0S8NIz3G3m8f9lTU5P-Stjnf-iZywkV3k4i9RpCrxQ4K5GU/s640/IMG_8802.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>I decorated it with my <a href="http://www.hallmark.com/products/christmas/keepsake-ornaments/sterling-rose-995QX8271_DK/" target="_blank">Hallmark Mary's Angels collection</a>.<br /><br />Every year it is our family tradition for the God Parents to give their God Children ornaments.  <br /><br />My Godmother/Aunt Phyllis gave me the Angels - and I still love them.  My Mom officially handed them over to me this year.  <br /><br />My sister, one of Emma's godparents, has continued the tradition and started giving Emma an angel ornament each year from the same Hallmark collection.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkJpH5MYZgur5MjH2Q2ljboKoY71rlbY7wEmGrq4SdtV0hlpI097zfri0-RtH0nXxaJFWLDNl4r7w55uMRSBoYfSGEnLehXrf3PA8nE-WL6hong8lKzSmb6v4ZGd_6QRtAFo-ppBL6k8/s1600/IMG_8732.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVkJpH5MYZgur5MjH2Q2ljboKoY71rlbY7wEmGrq4SdtV0hlpI097zfri0-RtH0nXxaJFWLDNl4r7w55uMRSBoYfSGEnLehXrf3PA8nE-WL6hong8lKzSmb6v4ZGd_6QRtAFo-ppBL6k8/s640/IMG_8732.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;"> Emma is checking them out... I think this shot was immediately followed by a dropped ornament. </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/AVvXsEhsMdJmLniaqgPqZ58Jb6h2jFc7TikqEIrEUVqx0mQTaMNvcniNZ0wCZN1d23EJux4Z7ks-hzm_juJKMKutG0ilt8VWYBqj3wCDgvWDTlYiNI0Azed25cV0NJSd_mYbNDhQ4vSA2Mk2TyA/s1600/IMG_8743.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMdJmLniaqgPqZ58Jb6h2jFc7TikqEIrEUVqx0mQTaMNvcniNZ0wCZN1d23EJux4Z7ks-hzm_juJKMKutG0ilt8VWYBqj3wCDgvWDTlYiNI0Azed25cV0NJSd_mYbNDhQ4vSA2Mk2TyA/s640/IMG_8743.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />This is the first one I received - the original "Mary."  I think she looks a little like Emma!<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8QzZJG8PozK86WPfdpeTtqAn_ilTgKaobn8OzV7H1sZ4g9JQ7NII8FR_tKWojmNrZxXdbXXDi8JrDa7RhoelZfNjmOWZMH77tlDdiz1APXb4nVI3-OZacAg-DTJikrcfVqUixXcX4b8/s1600/IMG_8774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8QzZJG8PozK86WPfdpeTtqAn_ilTgKaobn8OzV7H1sZ4g9JQ7NII8FR_tKWojmNrZxXdbXXDi8JrDa7RhoelZfNjmOWZMH77tlDdiz1APXb4nVI3-OZacAg-DTJikrcfVqUixXcX4b8/s640/IMG_8774.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /> These Emma photos hang in a line above her rocking chair - all pics from 4 - 6 mos.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhp8TX_v4G6Ny8vJvacrjEjimigaJs235wuGyCiiKJC8xfbXtbXe_Ilj3cwisPiZOKRAdw91nrMb8ofsu2fgt47k0Sd1V45lpBgx2T7pHsXY8VOHWMOuyyelwkgYVbO5zf9cYwv2YwNY/s1600/IMG_8572.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwhp8TX_v4G6Ny8vJvacrjEjimigaJs235wuGyCiiKJC8xfbXtbXe_Ilj3cwisPiZOKRAdw91nrMb8ofsu2fgt47k0Sd1V45lpBgx2T7pHsXY8VOHWMOuyyelwkgYVbO5zf9cYwv2YwNY/s640/IMG_8572.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>We are stilling using the blanket chest as a changing table as we did in her first room.  It will eventually get replaced with a chest of drawers when Emma needs more storage.  Speaking of storage - did I mention that Emma has a giant closet?  In the future, I hope to transform it into a whimsical tiny play room.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJqaKWaUCWTxQZouNn0dlXahgZCT-tsufHyINAfp9Esl0Mpn7RtpD-gC8SQ-cEVvyR9AkZV-_-ICMP63GMmq7Tbf5jeoti4ZuvS0GyqWUBnX4S2dKTqDqYc4yN14A485ApYa_ZI9JlpM/s1600/IMG_8787.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJqaKWaUCWTxQZouNn0dlXahgZCT-tsufHyINAfp9Esl0Mpn7RtpD-gC8SQ-cEVvyR9AkZV-_-ICMP63GMmq7Tbf5jeoti4ZuvS0GyqWUBnX4S2dKTqDqYc4yN14A485ApYa_ZI9JlpM/s640/IMG_8787.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />I made this memory board to hang above her changing table.  It is covered in the same fabric as her curtains.   DIY to follow!  Her and Mr. Darcy's 2nd set of stockings are hung above the changing table with care...<br /><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/AVvXsEgBmVPsniDir56Pkv5g795LgdpsI3KW-M-nBtN8W7EI9jYVSjSAgU_QEr81ONUJh6kuvRFto8E16cMkJOpFnfh3AJi7wEpRTRWA88OPdDsp2L4bgEw0vIkGMEitlp-8E-KZjXOnCRn5qiw/s1600/IMG_8583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmVPsniDir56Pkv5g795LgdpsI3KW-M-nBtN8W7EI9jYVSjSAgU_QEr81ONUJh6kuvRFto8E16cMkJOpFnfh3AJi7wEpRTRWA88OPdDsp2L4bgEw0vIkGMEitlp-8E-KZjXOnCRn5qiw/s640/IMG_8583.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Speaking of Mr...  he's confused - where all of the toys are that are usually covering the floor!?<br /><br />If you'd like to tour the rest of our house, <a href="http://www.jennysteffens.com/housetour.html" target="_blank">visit this link</a>!

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Ottoman Tutorial | DIY Ottoman $50 | Emma's Nursery

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6bRUC4TujeFsT9izUrxwEuswkXRGN5-dpSSDmBnzI4QFvowl9-PGq-qA3raCYLwQffvvtyqmdU-QrKNeNEwvt4ZDHVJCqrfGN7DFRrh-211TCjK2UiIyuxLQFnsTVPJbaszKGTyLyR8/s1600/IMG_1168.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6bRUC4TujeFsT9izUrxwEuswkXRGN5-dpSSDmBnzI4QFvowl9-PGq-qA3raCYLwQffvvtyqmdU-QrKNeNEwvt4ZDHVJCqrfGN7DFRrh-211TCjK2UiIyuxLQFnsTVPJbaszKGTyLyR8/s640/IMG_1168.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYoHX-bkeesy4Bd_G_Y8B80hsTQOfx7J_WI5M4gpM8Rc_IKatprmO7KRhW8Rmj9FIvHZuBmPw6EAe70SSUxcjr5WGji49aGdslLszdR6V3httejj79R_p81sojmUqPAqJesR60GMl5Ess/s1600/IMG_1166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYoHX-bkeesy4Bd_G_Y8B80hsTQOfx7J_WI5M4gpM8Rc_IKatprmO7KRhW8Rmj9FIvHZuBmPw6EAe70SSUxcjr5WGji49aGdslLszdR6V3httejj79R_p81sojmUqPAqJesR60GMl5Ess/s400/IMG_1166.jpg" width="266" /></a>I do not hesitate to invest in furniture pieces that will last a lifetime.  Somethings, however, I can't stand to spend money on.  For Emma's nursery (<a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/01/emmas-nursery-soft-cuddly-nursery-pale.html" target="_blank">to see all of the photos, click here!</a>), we spent our money on the Crib and Chair.  I knew I would need a high quality and comfortable chair, and we selected a classic crib that will never go out of style so I didn't mind spending the money on those two items.<br /><br />When we went to order the ottoman that went along with the rocker/glider from Pottery Barn Kids, I was shocked that it was almost $450!  For a little padded box?  I just couldn't do it.  So, Mike and I set out on a mission to create our own matching ottoman.  With great success we created a perfectly suited version for less than $50.  We were so excited that we made a coffee table version for our living room, too.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">DIY Ottoman Materials : </span><br /><br />Plywood<br />Screws<br />4" Foam Pad<br />Batting<br />Soft Wool Batting<br />Staple Gun & Staples<br />Cream Twill<br />4 Furniture Legs<br /><br />Here is the photo DIY :<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF3mw1ugZ2GdqiR9NIo7p9O5bemTHg-58XWXOs40dNVJQTGVavGb8kc_iq4z3LHk1p7UHKXztaFhVVz3fmDNpzQw6S1Z8BPbT3R7_iR_aW7Tiu3-Pp5p-eimfzZkBBQBOt60alJSGWXM/s1600/IMG_7466.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFF3mw1ugZ2GdqiR9NIo7p9O5bemTHg-58XWXOs40dNVJQTGVavGb8kc_iq4z3LHk1p7UHKXztaFhVVz3fmDNpzQw6S1Z8BPbT3R7_iR_aW7Tiu3-Pp5p-eimfzZkBBQBOt60alJSGWXM/s400/IMG_7466.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Mike made a box out of plywood screwed together.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh65A6id_5NtpWPPf0askVrFSk25WruEC1ixeJOSo6fNx853K51ICTXrxrlfdNH-Ak9KrhF0zuixcK2IYbRMjl8G8olCSPqpg_T7YdRtbYAj6TgjXkkHqPfc2LO6a9JOAZMdCWtMnAYl2k/s1600/IMG_7468.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv2EYfpbS_BWoW1orgS6IX826SPiVG6ZjYji4iDqbyX-fs2pquXyhHRP9vZkVeqZKEkxMwZpyBN52ibqlEvwaKiNJ7cSBtab26qUyWx8JygRJrsedBv9c8gpdFkv9xVpFSAETPI1KaiQ/s1600/IMG_7470.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv2EYfpbS_BWoW1orgS6IX826SPiVG6ZjYji4iDqbyX-fs2pquXyhHRP9vZkVeqZKEkxMwZpyBN52ibqlEvwaKiNJ7cSBtab26qUyWx8JygRJrsedBv9c8gpdFkv9xVpFSAETPI1KaiQ/s400/IMG_7470.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> We topped it with a 4" piece of foam.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHKhLqb1JlujuQ05LYn28OnCLXiaPHiECKPWVznCNdCOmy5b6zSGNE0t4pTm9faRUSv_b5LoCnZ8tR9_piqWEAzFkvqjusRUiQFbJzt45coQ_EQXPkgT5nlOGU0XxB-i51iWnzcGwqfs/s1600/IMG_7475.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrHKhLqb1JlujuQ05LYn28OnCLXiaPHiECKPWVznCNdCOmy5b6zSGNE0t4pTm9faRUSv_b5LoCnZ8tR9_piqWEAzFkvqjusRUiQFbJzt45coQ_EQXPkgT5nlOGU0XxB-i51iWnzcGwqfs/s400/IMG_7475.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> Then covered the entire top and sides with batting, stapling it underneath.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6A1ppbGQdYSLASYECsWmkgVOzVVRTkNo5-Ho91-f3LlvjyoOsOzfTG-bmZYsHbaot4zqnQ6r00oxy54XjXnY095VRL4kSTet9STtNMgL2UZptnzd9OxfEzECACGxO21aqH76iiMT77Y/s1600/IMG_7477.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw6A1ppbGQdYSLASYECsWmkgVOzVVRTkNo5-Ho91-f3LlvjyoOsOzfTG-bmZYsHbaot4zqnQ6r00oxy54XjXnY095VRL4kSTet9STtNMgL2UZptnzd9OxfEzECACGxO21aqH76iiMT77Y/s400/IMG_7477.JPG" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNwzMs2G4rEzb9LN1PA01cWvDgPVGezO-6sYsRXh9iK71OQzjLqCJ3inMBo3Zwt21KnKJFrnf0ttdAa7IrH0TfaUSaIAF8pyvpVFNZ5LTRUJIMCi33DhCl0lIjERXgG8LLSqB2jrejd0/s1600/IMG_7479.JPG" style="clear: left; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF5OJJ9RQaS07J7I4bX-404z01SgvZfaZ_ptO4iw7idglHPTjFbm6jpUBDaxOHDdhF5QJRvCc0at_8iNgo-LRxiNGaTtlSUvZw7TpsYXs5mUDVKL5klYC1lqCsjg1aHBY-C5pFavUB5gQ/s400/IMG_7486.JPG" width="400" /></a></div> We repeated the step with a soft wool batting for a smooth finish under the final twill upholstery fabric.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAujhFl_siXlcVelc5SKl3Q3XmT1LGMFsXM_muNPH6q3WYUlnlTFVbx1Aaz14OQBf5AGa_2jwyUZBnjKJcfTC5_nY-sYA7ZEDj7Fuvl5-W-s3rGkkc6elLLTvPACbeZph4UA1FYmMSnqc/s1600/IMG_7489.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAujhFl_siXlcVelc5SKl3Q3XmT1LGMFsXM_muNPH6q3WYUlnlTFVbx1Aaz14OQBf5AGa_2jwyUZBnjKJcfTC5_nY-sYA7ZEDj7Fuvl5-W-s3rGkkc6elLLTvPACbeZph4UA1FYmMSnqc/s400/IMG_7489.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I'm still trying to decide if I like the legs we selected, or if I want something chunkier.  They have many other choices there.  After I decide, then I'll need to decide if I want to paint or stain them... or leave them natural.  Never ends!  I'll keep you posted on how I finish them!

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Emma's Nursery | Soft & Cuddly Nursery | Pale Blue & Cream Lambs & Sheeps

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGykKReV7uRMnf-dCL0mz32hxvGSyQHaq_oDQHehyphenhyphen-fEFDFjmSysQi5XYWm0lLaBlIQr7hh9lN1zSHmHPfq_Y0DdOyk_AolB_qU73jO458ZIKhoEUIFSq49YRt_h7t7oTveWU1-vxeC8/s1600/IMG_1185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBGykKReV7uRMnf-dCL0mz32hxvGSyQHaq_oDQHehyphenhyphen-fEFDFjmSysQi5XYWm0lLaBlIQr7hh9lN1zSHmHPfq_Y0DdOyk_AolB_qU73jO458ZIKhoEUIFSq49YRt_h7t7oTveWU1-vxeC8/s640/IMG_1185.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdMBn37-4_TMeGaTpXl1XM2zbNZev-cc4hkgYEs88_-A717rCr8It4qne5bfEqJoFjtw0qgkVvapuCOsRS-hqKxAAgY6xhvRvJWWBFQJILhKMhGs__laZ50SmbTajwHf_b5isV_IHz-s/s1600/IMG_1198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpdMBn37-4_TMeGaTpXl1XM2zbNZev-cc4hkgYEs88_-A717rCr8It4qne5bfEqJoFjtw0qgkVvapuCOsRS-hqKxAAgY6xhvRvJWWBFQJILhKMhGs__laZ50SmbTajwHf_b5isV_IHz-s/s640/IMG_1198.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>Emma's Nursery<br /><br />My vision for our daughter's nursery was a soft, cuddly and cozy room filled with an eclectic mix of items - old and new, purchased, hand-made and found.  I used a pale powder blue, cream and whites to create a super soft feeling in the room.  She has a new cream spindle-style crib and a large swivel rocker (both from Pottery Barn) along side antique pieces of furniture.  We're using an old Pie Safe as an armoire to house her growing collection of clothes and a Blanket Chest doubles as a changing table.  <br /><br />(Left)<br />Emma enjoying her playtime in her crib with all of her friends, including an old pal of her Dad's, "Teddy" the blue bear.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrizV1eJCILeCwmUSP0etE7VoVBX87JgaEVou4bQwQGaP1S70vIRVVH7u10Sc9P42R33PjyT_nYqTTye65-5t5-7GX23QIH41LWlR-wM6n_ubYm70sheS6GsbzQI2v28v1bBv6pDKvWqk/s1600/IMG_9616.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrizV1eJCILeCwmUSP0etE7VoVBX87JgaEVou4bQwQGaP1S70vIRVVH7u10Sc9P42R33PjyT_nYqTTye65-5t5-7GX23QIH41LWlR-wM6n_ubYm70sheS6GsbzQI2v28v1bBv6pDKvWqk/s640/IMG_9616.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />This Pie Safe used to be in our old living room, but now it works perfectly to house her collection of clothes.  It is amazing how many clothes she 'needs' - we seem to go through them all at least once week! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3LBzyFeOQ_NQEEO_spm1qnJ_-htag1s4xdS0o6FHv1wXBsEYIodtES0OTp2VwfUbp7xWdekhoDQr3rk0rjiLqS6R-VRGKAA8oSXKeFa8OumrV_4_yGJMniEpI-7aKTty10nGYK5t0iM/s1600/IMG_1166.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO3LBzyFeOQ_NQEEO_spm1qnJ_-htag1s4xdS0o6FHv1wXBsEYIodtES0OTp2VwfUbp7xWdekhoDQr3rk0rjiLqS6R-VRGKAA8oSXKeFa8OumrV_4_yGJMniEpI-7aKTty10nGYK5t0iM/s640/IMG_1166.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />This chair has been a life-saver.  It's grand size is perfect for the three of us... Me, Emma and Mr. Darcy.  He likes to jump up here with us.  I debated on getting the smaller version of the chair (Pottery Barn Kids), but am so glad we got the "Grand" size because it will grow with us - it will be nice to have a chair we can both fit in for storytime when she gets older.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsko2z2g0WeGcm-9L9lafdUa4iGqnaE3Akv7Y7NGEO3ZNMDeVbZXPIVO9dA4jwF3JpD08yrvUSkzGbflZ7x8sIYf2h88SPbgDykSMnGtipp3DdSph2Zk253wKmd9GrjqHg1DR7PV9-64c/s1600/IMG_1186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsko2z2g0WeGcm-9L9lafdUa4iGqnaE3Akv7Y7NGEO3ZNMDeVbZXPIVO9dA4jwF3JpD08yrvUSkzGbflZ7x8sIYf2h88SPbgDykSMnGtipp3DdSph2Zk253wKmd9GrjqHg1DR7PV9-64c/s640/IMG_1186.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><br />Emma loves all of her lambs and sheep - she can't wait until she's old enough to try out the rocking sheep she got from Santa.<br /><br />I made the drapes and crib skirt out of felted wool.  We had the 12 x 8 cream carpet made at Home Depot... did you know that you can have any of their carpets turned into an area rug?  We chose a super soft cream carpet that would be great for her to play on when she gets older.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47YhbQa8KFQ2NMdVUyukOryvPhnttmuNJcWbfHYSQrEKd1xeUPRVRm_IqV_wH85MRkD_QU3B1MPrW2GMKXtSLQoEXHwHUifwFG-BL_lyDC0oCpG2AAPcEHdKBHf0U4hOWHDEIztA3r14/s1600/IMG_9672.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47YhbQa8KFQ2NMdVUyukOryvPhnttmuNJcWbfHYSQrEKd1xeUPRVRm_IqV_wH85MRkD_QU3B1MPrW2GMKXtSLQoEXHwHUifwFG-BL_lyDC0oCpG2AAPcEHdKBHf0U4hOWHDEIztA3r14/s640/IMG_9672.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>This sheep mobile (Pottery Barn Kids) was a shower gift from my sister Jill.  It really adds a touch of whimsy to the room.  I love the 'hand-made' looking quality it has. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhop5JJ3sFXsOm5BEqHEQ4DdV5f_dmfxgyHLZAETFRRRb58hcRd7ZqdBfOFolpyaQBcKseulyDMhLJI19-xOOkCcoPEr9Qg1BTh6v83PtcJF_B8N8GLo5w-ETMS5tU9U7SQU2S4nlEntUM/s1600/IMG_9673.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_WZDTVxFc1vE7crNccCeXrHNbQ29eBo2MSjUM_U_zeOsYq04VhicWSiOK-w9ZURJNMZkNjFxN3f5Ah5ZroOGZJOLTJF2FblSIDS1RIWdScrArgFgOwnN52J61k1T6CEOH9UMDHAPZMw/s1600/IMG_9625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was at a loss for 'artwork' in her room.  We had received so many adorable socks and booties as baby gifts, so I decided displaying them and other items of clothing would be perfect.  I left them open without glass so I could easily swap out new socks, or put up a photo or memento.  DIY instructions to come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD_WZDTVxFc1vE7crNccCeXrHNbQ29eBo2MSjUM_U_zeOsYq04VhicWSiOK-w9ZURJNMZkNjFxN3f5Ah5ZroOGZJOLTJF2FblSIDS1RIWdScrArgFgOwnN52J61k1T6CEOH9UMDHAPZMw/s1600/IMG_9625.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8wXFrmbxcl21qEugVQsj62oGF6es-ORSfPE36BkVdDu5ID7W9CV4enLEIE7fsVdLcj3Bxl2a3fwfKuys_DCRezi46cG9xEo6D4eqYff1eI3cv6Wfez7PmD3KcmfroQ9qd2N_KFfcS42w/s640/IMG_9928.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Here is one of the box tops with a stack of her onsies. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVT9p-JbGeUjI8SH2r0z9cxEr2gJ7UtBSk7Xu__Sdt7IuRTAxjWlkpfi9TDFS-a5MT6r-hpN0Td1kvjIHBsHO65K8Q3QK_BK_gtYzDSuDmeRoM7qu2ucCV0vhslMZu_jiqik_p69O0PU/s1600/IMG_9634.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwVT9p-JbGeUjI8SH2r0z9cxEr2gJ7UtBSk7Xu__Sdt7IuRTAxjWlkpfi9TDFS-a5MT6r-hpN0Td1kvjIHBsHO65K8Q3QK_BK_gtYzDSuDmeRoM7qu2ucCV0vhslMZu_jiqik_p69O0PU/s640/IMG_9634.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />A collection of socks... <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Mike and I made the ottamen (for $50 - DIY coming soon!) I still can't decide what to do with the legs.  Paint them?  Stain them?  Leave them natural?  I had originally planned to put a skirt on it, but have held off because I kind of like it how it looks now.  Work in progress!</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/AVvXsEiQv5eHBpnWihp-203o4CDARz9TNXPfKQxlehQo9-xVfGya3Y5aVBF4FjHHYKgnFOsQ1A06xzzzIzpCI_hfN_eiexmMTxFOHy0-GQVxpC9rGZfVjjNM8qp8Jo4CoZh-0XVoL4oWhligxYo/s1600/IMG_1274.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQv5eHBpnWihp-203o4CDARz9TNXPfKQxlehQo9-xVfGya3Y5aVBF4FjHHYKgnFOsQ1A06xzzzIzpCI_hfN_eiexmMTxFOHy0-GQVxpC9rGZfVjjNM8qp8Jo4CoZh-0XVoL4oWhligxYo/s640/IMG_1274.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI98f-9bwiKoogzBF-gcGJzxhb5sTKNvlRCz7qc4UCc0UBqC6TuVp_q4QgDLDc5qyV0AC_PvycbCKR13uOekYTzDXm1YSYDFDHPav3jMCvwMh12mS2Zf78EK-JpKYLfTk6sCVdcxJ12jI/s1600/IMG_1275.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI98f-9bwiKoogzBF-gcGJzxhb5sTKNvlRCz7qc4UCc0UBqC6TuVp_q4QgDLDc5qyV0AC_PvycbCKR13uOekYTzDXm1YSYDFDHPav3jMCvwMh12mS2Zf78EK-JpKYLfTk6sCVdcxJ12jI/s640/IMG_1275.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;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQSCLYTiCabPzjcwljqsriqcZhcuyivqZbU4reegCAp_qXMDGt8hx9pZjPOXhyigDL7EEoArKeDz9LT7hs_iwqmJQRoq-Ar8-SQxZZFrjlCpU_OQnZ05-tP_Dvp6eoTZ5cewXQKPfnfo/s1600/IMG_1195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuegVG-_cvzdgp2hX2nh4O0T1E_-sfoBT2B4J81wyLz56HCcRzxH3BOY6UEWoZYqbnyFdJfArCT696aPt0l1W_f8dsQnuJFYz9TZAAdPsrLGHHZDTlGzOEn09Vq8YEvtclbAVtnj_gyqA/s1600/IMG_1195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuegVG-_cvzdgp2hX2nh4O0T1E_-sfoBT2B4J81wyLz56HCcRzxH3BOY6UEWoZYqbnyFdJfArCT696aPt0l1W_f8dsQnuJFYz9TZAAdPsrLGHHZDTlGzOEn09Vq8YEvtclbAVtnj_gyqA/s640/IMG_1195.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>

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