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And the Oscar Goes To......

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">OMG!!! I can't believe it. Oh gosh, I don't have anything prepared. Okay (imagine me crying like a baby), first I would like to thank the members of the academy for this award. This is truly an honor and something I have wanted since birth, well maybe before that. To the other actors in this category, you are all so amazing!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicN7hMGkmnhVxDj1nm6nrtjlfyPrcC0GbFNWOJrn5t7hPI51ELh_8AFEYfoL4bPqAsv6naDllECS0MAEJ7W7CWgyLn6XTdh3CIvgQ95dg6QxurjTfrLY9JAB3ZCoDeJWbIPAMI9fiBcjA/s1600/IMG_9054.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicN7hMGkmnhVxDj1nm6nrtjlfyPrcC0GbFNWOJrn5t7hPI51ELh_8AFEYfoL4bPqAsv6naDllECS0MAEJ7W7CWgyLn6XTdh3CIvgQ95dg6QxurjTfrLY9JAB3ZCoDeJWbIPAMI9fiBcjA/s640/IMG_9054.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> To my loving husband who suggested we make the ticket sign, add a 3- dimensional twist with lights rather then just basic art. I love you babe! </span></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/AVvXsEjEPiFSdvDekpA9x7dSDjAFzN_azde9tLWvzvgBE9mD0F8PXr-2QCPV7fDC8ivQCnQ9afRVyV2J-4ZpzB5GnanBqmjBtilKuluUlQiVPbjBBusCC_AxAFgvE2UvXE7yKLjEkrLRnTnSz3op/s1600/IMG_9069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPiFSdvDekpA9x7dSDjAFzN_azde9tLWvzvgBE9mD0F8PXr-2QCPV7fDC8ivQCnQ9afRVyV2J-4ZpzB5GnanBqmjBtilKuluUlQiVPbjBBusCC_AxAFgvE2UvXE7yKLjEkrLRnTnSz3op/s640/IMG_9069.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To my mother who suggested I make a few toss pillows to make it a bit more comfy when <strike>she</strike> we are watching movies</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqjX8Qddct62UbOw_pzL89zgKgbyPK5vHxlyarwYlbcyZNW6_W4ThO_9ssB16e9Vf3CPVbdlRgPSG1vmEy2LgMNC1GrSeFRSgaOQxRGrxhDelKMqLcIRzA3XRK0X9K9yLdVUmp4Tn2aze/s1600/IMG_9102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqjX8Qddct62UbOw_pzL89zgKgbyPK5vHxlyarwYlbcyZNW6_W4ThO_9ssB16e9Vf3CPVbdlRgPSG1vmEy2LgMNC1GrSeFRSgaOQxRGrxhDelKMqLcIRzA3XRK0X9K9yLdVUmp4Tn2aze/s640/IMG_9102.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU1xlRbwNGI-3ut1YsdsL6f5ReQDnIchW5aOzyEJ103QT1vOY1xEsgsi3hDlzm5P-TQuDO-6kPJWe4kfYOCl36jPHLA1NddmwMAszA_vlajrEFYTEFORy3Cff6EbeAnr-OehG7ABewJYb/s1600/IMG_9103.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTU1xlRbwNGI-3ut1YsdsL6f5ReQDnIchW5aOzyEJ103QT1vOY1xEsgsi3hDlzm5P-TQuDO-6kPJWe4kfYOCl36jPHLA1NddmwMAszA_vlajrEFYTEFORy3Cff6EbeAnr-OehG7ABewJYb/s640/IMG_9103.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To me, for being able to finish painting the room ( after I had already finished it), re- purpose the stars and paint them silver, move the other signs in from other places in the house, take down the gold tassel on the curtains and vacuum the carpet before I took the final pictures of the room.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Wy6MjSFhRvzJcPnkwZ4LK_GHq9XBCR1i3a3l4MzrW8TZfG-0jKY5oHCHUXaOau-6qSAPWVx_dmW4FmR3jFwXL4RqYW8xjcppCNk-00P-aIIQznbLAgev5dgE1ymmIGzMlmTDNhxzAR3T/s1600/IMG_9105.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Wy6MjSFhRvzJcPnkwZ4LK_GHq9XBCR1i3a3l4MzrW8TZfG-0jKY5oHCHUXaOau-6qSAPWVx_dmW4FmR3jFwXL4RqYW8xjcppCNk-00P-aIIQznbLAgev5dgE1ymmIGzMlmTDNhxzAR3T/s640/IMG_9105.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-999OVdIolTO0fV6_miWZ4IrN1J4JHbAFXad3Vcvxzc-Z0SdHlePYUkIoBRvz38oyCcLOLlHaNjYGOQG-S5XEIAsfJYVSy0givUZ2qBrCmGtwXG9W1oF1JKkMtQs7y9ju60KsRLuN3L1/s1600/IMG_9157.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-999OVdIolTO0fV6_miWZ4IrN1J4JHbAFXad3Vcvxzc-Z0SdHlePYUkIoBRvz38oyCcLOLlHaNjYGOQG-S5XEIAsfJYVSy0givUZ2qBrCmGtwXG9W1oF1JKkMtQs7y9ju60KsRLuN3L1/s640/IMG_9157.JPG" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">To my <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/01/impossibilities-challenge-my-game-room.html"><b>gameroom</b></a>, thanks for letting me take the Coca-Cola sign and put it in here</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI7L3a9WYo1JqD2ZijexNAmqiXHcO4lbIGfodpGJBvrLQfnCBtlxoxrFvBaZfFsx7gG0IVGarAI3tSPz1uZ4abOp_2Hd-kyhJPK4J6EWhngtkIqq8y2qE_XlnikfDp4ruS4flbHOwXYHQ/s1600/IMG_9101.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTI7L3a9WYo1JqD2ZijexNAmqiXHcO4lbIGfodpGJBvrLQfnCBtlxoxrFvBaZfFsx7gG0IVGarAI3tSPz1uZ4abOp_2Hd-kyhJPK4J6EWhngtkIqq8y2qE_XlnikfDp4ruS4flbHOwXYHQ/s640/IMG_9101.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">And lastly to my children who always want popcorn with extra butter during the movie and seem to spill 1/2 of it on the floor, mommy loves you </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">now go to bed!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0wDY3b5eSa202WuF7vOMSO3lL7hIIPU1Lkj7qysP7SR0YsRB11Y3P3YfyrbZjx7ZHw1vt64e5nkkmCsH92LEufz-t1e79rtabfbGj20kWUbHLPgdelHTI5SlnSpE6kcA4ZEiZGoHNA9e/s1600/IMG_0228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ0wDY3b5eSa202WuF7vOMSO3lL7hIIPU1Lkj7qysP7SR0YsRB11Y3P3YfyrbZjx7ZHw1vt64e5nkkmCsH92LEufz-t1e79rtabfbGj20kWUbHLPgdelHTI5SlnSpE6kcA4ZEiZGoHNA9e/s640/IMG_0228.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; text-align: left;">Now where will I keep Oscar?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">You can click <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/blogging-without-borders-media-room.html">here</a> for the total Media Room challenge and</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/09/diy-ticket-sign.html">here</a> for the tutorial on my DIY Lighted Ticket Sign.</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/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;">For More of My Home Tour click <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/welcome-to-my-home.html">here</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">PS- Please join my other Blogging without borders buddies  to see their final room reveals</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Amy @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://buffalo-roam.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Buffalo Roam</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Dana @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://http//craftedniche.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafted Niche</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jaime @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://craftyscrappyhappy.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Heidi @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://heidimilton.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Décor & More</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Tisha @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Delectable Home</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Shannon @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.foxhollowcottage.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Fox Hollow Cottage</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Kirby @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.kirbycarespodi.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Kirb Appeal</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Holly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Life as a Thrifter</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Cassie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Primitive & Proper</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Debbie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">ReFresh ReStyle</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jessica @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Stay At Home-ista</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Karah @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the space between</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and Kelly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://viewalongtheway.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">View Along the Way</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div><br /><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Sharing the Oscar with:</span></i><br /><i><a href="http://betweennapsontheporch.net/deer-head-with-rosemary-wreath-the-188th-metamorphosis-monday/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BetweenNapsOnThePorc"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Between Naps on the Porch</span></a></i><br /><a href="http://myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/tuesday-treasures-100"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia</span></a><br /><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-81.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Savvy Southern Style</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.stonegableblog.com/2012/08/tutorial-tips-and-tidbits-11.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Stone Gable</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.oneprojectcloser.com/2012-before-after-series/"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">One Project Closer</span></a><br /><a href="http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/2012/08/feathered-nest-friday_30.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">French Country Cottage</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.jenniferrizzo.com/2012/08/fabulously-creative-friday-linky-party_30.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Jennifer Rizzo</span></a><br /><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-80-welcome.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+atthepicketfence%2Fmzom+%28At+The+Picket+Fence%29"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">At The Picket Fence</span></a><br /><a href="http://tatertotsandjello.com/2012/08/weekend-wrap-up-party-and-ecomom-giveaway.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20blogspot/OivM%20%28Tatertots%20and%20Jello%29"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">tatertots and jello </span></a><br /><a href="http://www.beneathmyheart.net/2012/08/best-diy-projects-of-august-linky-party-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-diy-projects-of-august-linky-party-2"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">Beneath My Heart</span></a><br /><a href="http://thepolohouse.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">The Polo House</span></a><br /><a href="http://diyshowoff.com/2012/09/02/diy-project-parade-show-off-your-diy-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diy-project-parade-show-off-your-diy-projects"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: x-small;">DIY Showoff</span></a><br /><br /><br /><br />

And the Oscar Goes To......

OMG!!! I can't believe it. Oh gosh, I don't have anything prepared. Okay (imagine me crying like a baby), first I would like to than...

2:37 AM

Media Room Update- Blogging Without Borders

<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Well we are down to the wire with two weeks left for the big Media Room reveal here on August 27th. If you missed any of my updates, you can catch up on my progress <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/p/blogging-without-borders-media-room.html"><b>here</b></a>.</span><br /><center><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1imGaHQVbJmvh6EUPKYYAB1QVPukMmnmRzJdEfSDcAF3SXGdqRUQ0Mf6TYwKaVPzwz-WLtXom85T0el2YBRpaL7j2Wd2TQ6_u9ixXwFEHxM3TgDJs_hBGVjRAa4-Lf_cUVdw1o1jMXqxM/s1600/bwob+REVISED+summer+button+250w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" span="span" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1imGaHQVbJmvh6EUPKYYAB1QVPukMmnmRzJdEfSDcAF3SXGdqRUQ0Mf6TYwKaVPzwz-WLtXom85T0el2YBRpaL7j2Wd2TQ6_u9ixXwFEHxM3TgDJs_hBGVjRAa4-Lf_cUVdw1o1jMXqxM/s320/bwob+REVISED+summer+button+250w.jpg" style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;" width="217" /><br /></a> <br /><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Since the last update I was able to finish painting the room..... well almost. At the 11th hour, I decided to add a pop of red on the wall as an accent color. Since I painted my base and trim the same color as the walls-Anonymous Grey by Sherwin Williams, I am thinking about adding a red stripe on the top and bottom of the wall.</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"> Haven't decided but am open to suggestions.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3oy0YsYdsmNsbURL3SpY7qtHlutR2ML9A-0Xt8zJpFDKqCylFtP2Cnmf-2dXI54SK6I1k96iP4JOK5397AT2KzJKdVktErb4Lfysxm42DAwrQpgxm9b-rQlScVVeiQxJfuvSeGZkRAGj/s1600/IMG_8011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU3oy0YsYdsmNsbURL3SpY7qtHlutR2ML9A-0Xt8zJpFDKqCylFtP2Cnmf-2dXI54SK6I1k96iP4JOK5397AT2KzJKdVktErb4Lfysxm42DAwrQpgxm9b-rQlScVVeiQxJfuvSeGZkRAGj/s640/IMG_8011.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I was also able to modify the curtains in the room and remove the gold trim. Eventually my husband would like to take the curtain down and create shelving to store all of the electronics and movies.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuWLmzWeNuAhw_9g_IXifDLzpMnS_ufCpKwi99K2xEi5w7jXa6vVs4pSkSDMA6dvJMqzDH5LIj02Jw8OO_INQ8JWgZgTOMrdZ2JWHBOi5GZiemeUuseDVd67nSmDLJT3eosbuzF0X2MhT/s1600/IMG_8020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQuWLmzWeNuAhw_9g_IXifDLzpMnS_ufCpKwi99K2xEi5w7jXa6vVs4pSkSDMA6dvJMqzDH5LIj02Jw8OO_INQ8JWgZgTOMrdZ2JWHBOi5GZiemeUuseDVd67nSmDLJT3eosbuzF0X2MhT/s640/IMG_8020.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I am still working on the art work for the walls. I will be finishing a project this week for the room and am adding other pieces from around the house.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4BBRaYL9aWY8xexrnagln6NPMSTXYpPaj84d03TcruS1OxxHFWNoWPbWBHrhNzaCneJr_z2k7YCjr6cLO0Wgec6-G4SaqdaK-Wz-3E2WrO0DxyrXG7YD0lU52voXm7NzmkAulpxQKJUP/s1600/IMG_8007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4BBRaYL9aWY8xexrnagln6NPMSTXYpPaj84d03TcruS1OxxHFWNoWPbWBHrhNzaCneJr_z2k7YCjr6cLO0Wgec6-G4SaqdaK-Wz-3E2WrO0DxyrXG7YD0lU52voXm7NzmkAulpxQKJUP/s640/IMG_8007.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SPEQAxTzDGTHb2X8_ho6yKo578UD_Wfna860vc85CVOGRBKZxPG0_uag8A9RiQ7TNw7HtkqpE5AhqpuiIqRN9NHzCR1IGpnyEivk-b2eXvVqQlpEt6LlmLeF4ZRWNCxKB1UVqZ84z8xL/s1600/IMG_8016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1SPEQAxTzDGTHb2X8_ho6yKo578UD_Wfna860vc85CVOGRBKZxPG0_uag8A9RiQ7TNw7HtkqpE5AhqpuiIqRN9NHzCR1IGpnyEivk-b2eXvVqQlpEt6LlmLeF4ZRWNCxKB1UVqZ84z8xL/s640/IMG_8016.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am happy with my progress and the changes so far and look forward to sharing the finished room with you. In the meantime, please check out what my other buddies have been up to with their challenge.</span></div><div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Amy @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://buffalo-roam.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Buffalo Roam</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Dana @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://http//craftedniche.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafted Niche</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jaime @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://craftyscrappyhappy.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Heidi @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://heidimilton.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Décor & More</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Tisha @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Delectable Home</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Shannon @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.foxhollowcottage.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Fox Hollow Cottage</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Kirby @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.kirbycarespodi.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Kirb Appeal</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Holly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Life as a Thrifter</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Cassie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Primitive & Proper</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Debbie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">ReFresh ReStyle</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jessica @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Stay At Home-ista</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Karah @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the space between</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and Kelly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://viewalongtheway.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">View Along the Way</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Sharing at: </i></span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://savvysouthernstyle.blogspot.com/2012/08/wow-us-wednesdays-79.html"><i>Savvy Southern Style</i></a></span><br /><i><a href="http://diybydesign.blogspot.com/2012/08/sizzle-into-summer-its-party-78.html">DIY By Design</a></i><br /><a href="http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/08/its-inspiration-friday-no-78-welcome.html">At the Picket Fence</a><br /><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></center>

Media Room Update- Blogging Without Borders

Well we are down to the wire with two weeks left for the big Media Room reveal here on August 27th. If you missed any of my updates, you can...

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Forgive Me...

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"> I must admit</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am a bit embarrassed.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">See, I  have been a slacker. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I have not lived up to my commitments. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Today you were suppose to see my Media room updates, but I have No room updates to show you except for how I used my time since the last update <a href="http://keswickcountry.blogspot.com/2012/07/my-media-room-update-bloggers-without.html"><b>here</b></a> .</span></div><div class="separator" id="ssnoshadow" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">So, instead of finishing the paint in the room</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaup3Xb_MO8w5Zc9lhykZWMefxMD6KAYIcueJ-dYr49eFpSNmNGRiwVoleS1IlErpLHIiu-2YkSvgxZd_BhZsoVx8JZGnElvNw1qSjDwZXwFnZJrgvF3nIMlRZ7gFtgX8vCq1Ln0CMSDxY/s1600/IMG_7068.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaup3Xb_MO8w5Zc9lhykZWMefxMD6KAYIcueJ-dYr49eFpSNmNGRiwVoleS1IlErpLHIiu-2YkSvgxZd_BhZsoVx8JZGnElvNw1qSjDwZXwFnZJrgvF3nIMlRZ7gFtgX8vCq1Ln0CMSDxY/s640/IMG_7068.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I was enjoying a quick get away with my family to a beautiful lake house in Tennessee</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsbs5KfDx4Mdwqvkniz-rJEvqnU1wE6Gf2u73ehdBXR7ndfTKEGqC5_Rankhb3VtlScF3gY8yTT50rjoEto7M_KnorIJMbyFLfSiLD-DgKF5v5yZL4bPfO2OvbFaDScT2EvOApc9gaa5mk/s1600/IMG_7223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsbs5KfDx4Mdwqvkniz-rJEvqnU1wE6Gf2u73ehdBXR7ndfTKEGqC5_Rankhb3VtlScF3gY8yTT50rjoEto7M_KnorIJMbyFLfSiLD-DgKF5v5yZL4bPfO2OvbFaDScT2EvOApc9gaa5mk/s640/IMG_7223.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And instead of coming up with art work for the walls in the room, inspired from these from Ballard Designs</span></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkV4C3-j8DDL5utfU82rUivMNqnli0OvKfiqJv8DGxPCPPpUzfZwhCktNTaWgkopRF801UXtK0TKKefmxWoPqkGIq8_r8KSpdREJ_1Aog37gDgL8GgtPwizJeUcaIJ70jj4stC3ywpQKY/s1600/T_WithoutZoom+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkV4C3-j8DDL5utfU82rUivMNqnli0OvKfiqJv8DGxPCPPpUzfZwhCktNTaWgkopRF801UXtK0TKKefmxWoPqkGIq8_r8KSpdREJ_1Aog37gDgL8GgtPwizJeUcaIJ70jj4stC3ywpQKY/s400/T_WithoutZoom+(1).jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXgx6xGR1TabqsKioEPxNlZ22szYIuZJsZ4JLSyyev3g54WlV0o2WqOSjO6HL-OM6UvLKpi0Dt5hl2MXhMwdkOxg5DJF7gybiue2Z-bfX7rrwhr9m6PUvNTJJe00YyIknLINHtY7hyphenhyphen_m1/s1600/T_WithoutZoom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYXgx6xGR1TabqsKioEPxNlZ22szYIuZJsZ4JLSyyev3g54WlV0o2WqOSjO6HL-OM6UvLKpi0Dt5hl2MXhMwdkOxg5DJF7gybiue2Z-bfX7rrwhr9m6PUvNTJJe00YyIknLINHtY7hyphenhyphen_m1/s400/T_WithoutZoom.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I was celebrating the birth of my twins who were born </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">4 years ago</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiB2k856Jb3OiQFkQcgJN8FQYxZa61Go5NimQ51kcUFxclkqQzn5mZxGJZSa4iXAY0RTId_PUTPPLi0laAc5ocNhTdg6GQWthGoC1m50JWKdVfBixkdAzjqq289adzbjGYjsr7MFTjueBA/s1600/IMG_7232.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiB2k856Jb3OiQFkQcgJN8FQYxZa61Go5NimQ51kcUFxclkqQzn5mZxGJZSa4iXAY0RTId_PUTPPLi0laAc5ocNhTdg6GQWthGoC1m50JWKdVfBixkdAzjqq289adzbjGYjsr7MFTjueBA/s640/IMG_7232.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And instead of modifying the curtains in the room</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuOKx_V-uMqnSa6UQJuIqzIab6a8VjJnAmWeX-IE19kKGGPt58JrxV9BVEjLNlpIiHOluqgE8FHJnFvHzdILFCWrhekA0QA1QDviWB-aPwBbwteeaVVXi3aPG7ybwTQEDfZfmCB7jHAMm/s1600/IMG_1971.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFuOKx_V-uMqnSa6UQJuIqzIab6a8VjJnAmWeX-IE19kKGGPt58JrxV9BVEjLNlpIiHOluqgE8FHJnFvHzdILFCWrhekA0QA1QDviWB-aPwBbwteeaVVXi3aPG7ybwTQEDfZfmCB7jHAMm/s640/IMG_1971.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I was watching my 6 year as a ring bearer in his cousin's wedding in Dallas Texas</span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBgKM9-tj8ECdzK2LNOoTzdY_Mxbj_9WY3883HAhZwMqsuwAqZWioM4_lrMeI1sHQmjMOWopbufaTsEGgqo9wbc0_Br4_xoBpTrMX9KhJaUCv5mrU74khiCckDgHWNoiIwYGuOf9iLVae/s1600/IMG_7507.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBgKM9-tj8ECdzK2LNOoTzdY_Mxbj_9WY3883HAhZwMqsuwAqZWioM4_lrMeI1sHQmjMOWopbufaTsEGgqo9wbc0_Br4_xoBpTrMX9KhJaUCv5mrU74khiCckDgHWNoiIwYGuOf9iLVae/s640/IMG_7507.JPG" width="426" /></a></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">And while I should  almost be finished with the space, we enjoyed one last family vacation to the beach, enjoying every second with our kids and with each other</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WregkJIOdqTvJMGoar5k8ln1otCahdrmGwArcTxr7VyB-1XQk9z_AnbqOr0c74CVIGmoi9XZfRy5ga3CDuU-rO66vwI5DnyIoy3JhGUKXLwGXeay_cyjn8KUVZ-eWB0sE7nqmdHe57-3/s1600/2012-07-221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WregkJIOdqTvJMGoar5k8ln1otCahdrmGwArcTxr7VyB-1XQk9z_AnbqOr0c74CVIGmoi9XZfRy5ga3CDuU-rO66vwI5DnyIoy3JhGUKXLwGXeay_cyjn8KUVZ-eWB0sE7nqmdHe57-3/s640/2012-07-221.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know...... Slacker. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmbSQRyDyjRcg_3qWa49rJlv8r7RRTAw__pextkxhsKP236CKtUOdHNvaGHesyFEpVWN-nxG800S0yjM83WrPfsCN66bjbqhYujHDRT6CjBw_pE7HvumgB-yZa2nqQhTdElniHx3BQXW6s/s1600/signature.png" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">PS- And I would do it again, if I could.</span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">PPS- Don't forget to check out what my other pals involved in this challenge are up to this week.</span></div><br /><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Amy @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://buffalo-roam.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Buffalo Roam</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Dana @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://http//craftedniche.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafted Niche</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jaime @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://craftyscrappyhappy.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Crafty Scrappy Happy</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Heidi @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://heidimilton.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Décor & More</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Tisha @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Delectable Home</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Shannon @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.foxhollowcottage.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Fox Hollow Cottage</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Kirby @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.kirbycarespodi.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Kirb Appeal</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Holly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://lifeasathrifter.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Life as a Thrifter</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Cassie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Primitive & Proper</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Debbie @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://refreshrestyle.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">ReFresh ReStyle</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Jessica @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">Stay At Home-ista</a><span style="background-color: white;">, Karah @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://thespacebetweenblog.net/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the space between</a><span style="background-color: white;">, and Kelly @</span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span><a href="http://viewalongtheway.com/" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">View Along the Way</a><span style="background-color: white;">.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>

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