452 Royal Oaks Trl, Brasstown, NC, Brasstown, NC
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House Tour: The Elm House
12/31/2018
welcome mat // buffalo check rug // kilim pillow (similar) // white tassel pillow faux monstera plant // black basket // modern house numbers Last week we launched the new Juniper Print Shop!! We are so excited about all of the changes, including the addition of paper prints!! This has been in the works for a long time, and we knew we wanted to get some great video content to help introduce the new site and product to everyone. We had recently taken a tour of the Elm House, a new Airbnb (you can see the listing here) in the heart of downtown Gilbert designed by our friends over at Bigelow Built, and thought this would be the perfect location to showcase some of our new prints! BOTANICAL II print // HUDDLE print // KNOTS I print // WOMEN print entry table (similar) // basket with lid // faux tree // vintage runner (similar) We tried out multiple looks in the entry, each showing a different way you can incorporate our prints into your space! We decided to keep the neutral gallery wall up for the owners. BOTANICAL II print // HUDDLE print // KNOTS I print // WOMEN print BOTANICAL II print // HUDDLE print // KNOTS I print // WOMEN print entry table (similar) // basket with lid // faux tree // vintage runner (similar) SPRIG I print // SPRIG III print JUNE print // runner // bread board // sink faucet // knife set I absolutely love the kitchen design and color! The cabinets are from Bigelow Built and the color is Hale Navy. runner // bar stools dishwasher // runner // sink faucet Do you remember the rug we used in the Gentry living room?? We found the exact same one in a runner and its so, so beautiful!! yellow dansk pot // salt cellar // butter keeper // blue wood bowl // round bread board There is so much attention to detail in this kitchen. I especially love how the wood shelf line continues over the range hood! Genius! GOSLING ISLAND print // MIDNIGHT STRIPE lumbar white and concrete lamps // brass tray In the guest bedroom we hung our GOSLING ISLAND print by Sarah Maderia Day in 40×55″ which we think it the perfect size for putting over a Queen (shown here) or King bed. Ikea Tutorial: You can see custom wood touches all throughout the house, like these floating nightstands. The homeowners incorporated some super fun tile into the space, and I love the way it turned out! A rental property is a such a great space to incorporate some bold choices. BIG SUR print // AMBER STRIPE lumbar black metal bed frame // ceramic lamp base // lamp shade ceramic lamp base // brass nesting jewelry boxes BIG SUR print // AMBER STRIPE lumbar black metal bed frame // ceramic lamp base // lamp shade A big thanks to Bigelow Built for allowing us to shoot in their gorgeous new Airbnb! The post House Tour: The Elm House appeared first on Little Green Notebook.
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Your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your house. Turn these 10 tips into habits, and you'll see the difference in your bill.
We all know that line-drying our laundry under the sun is the green thing to do. Some of us actually enjoy it. But what if you live in a city apartment? What if it's been pouring rain for two days straight? What if you just can't cope with wrangling 75 clothespins today? Thank God for modern appliances. Just keep in mind that your clothes dryer is one of the biggest energy hogs in your house, often using more electricity than a newer refrigerator and dishwasher combined. Nationwide, according to Green Building Advisor, clothes dryers account for a whopping 6 percent of all household electric use! Here's how to dry with less energy - and less money. You can turn these 10 tips into habits in no time. 1. Get as much water out of the clothes as possibleIf your washing machine has the option, go with the fastest spin cycle. (Front-loaders can spin way faster than top-loaders.) It can make a dramatic difference in your dry time, whether you use the dryer or the sun. BTW, indoor racks are a green option too, if you have the space. 2. Dry heavy and light items separatelyThat way, you won't spend extra energy on the things that need less drying time. Dry towels separately, for example. 3. Untangle things and put them in one at a timeYou need air circulation in there, not a big wet ball. There's a lot of debate about whether dryer balls actually help keep things separated and reduce drying time, but they can't hurt. 4. Don't do partial loads, but don't overcrowdOvercrowding means less air circulation and longer dry times. Half to three-quarters full is a good limit. 5. Keep the lint filter and the vent cleanFor better air circulation, clean the lint filter every time you dry and check the vent at least once a year. Lint can also create a serious fire hazard. Dryer sheets leave a film that also impedes air flow. If you use them, scrub the filter monthly. 6. Don't use timed cyclesYour machine might keep going past dry. Newer dryers have moisture sensors that turn them off promptly. 7. Don't add more after you start the cycleIf you do, you're adding water, and it's almost like starting over. 8. Use the cool-down cycle at the endResidual heat will finish the job. 9. Stop short of bone-dryHang stuff up to dry the rest of the way if necessary. Slightly damp clothes won't be wrinkled either, which reduces the need for energy-intensive ironing. You'll extend the life of your clothes too - heat is hard on fabric. 10. Dry two or more loads in a rowYou'll get the benefit of residual heat. Merry Christmas you guys!! I hope you are having a wonderful holiday with the people you love the most! Every Christmas Court's siblings get together for our annual family photo. This is our 8th year and believe me when I say, this is our favorite part of Christmas. It started off as a funny gift for Court's parents and has become the highlight of our entire year. I'll link all of the past years photos below! The year we channeled our inner hairband and went full on 80's glam rock. Please note Brem doing “spidey hands” Love you all! 2012: You'll Shoot Your Eye Out! 2013: How The Grinch Stole Christmas! 2017: Have a Very (Geri)atric Christmas The post Annual Family Christmas Picture 2019: Rock You Like A Snowstorm appeared first on Vintage Revivals. Houses For Sale in Brasstown, NC
12/29/2018
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12/29/2018
Are you a last minute shopper? I try to shop early, but with the busy-ness of December, I'm always scrambling for last minute gift ideas. Especially for teachers, kids' friends, and the family member that drops in unexpectedly. Instead of scouring the drug store shelves on Christmas Eve, here are some thoughtful gifts that will impress anyone on your Christmas list. Last Minute Gift IdeasAmazon Prime (Same Day Delivery)Y'all know how much I love Amazon Prime. Depending on where you live, you can get same day delivery of thousands of items. Last year my husband had gifts delivered on Christmas Eve that he ordered that morning. If you have Prime, same day delivery can be delivered for free. Photo GiftsPhoto gifts are probably my favorite gift to give and to get. Thanks to same day printing at Walgreens and CVS, gifts like photo books and posters can be ordered and picked up the same day! Last year I gave posters to some of my children with their “year highlights.” Even most cell phones have a high enough resolution for photo posters and gorgeous photo books. I created this football poster for my son of highlights from his season. Grandparents and kids love photo albums and they cost less than $30! These posters and books are easily created online. After you create your project it's easy to order and pick it up the same day. Currently Walgreens is offering 30% off its photo books, which makes it a thoughtful and affordable gift! Homemade GiftsIt's a common misconception that you need to be crafty to create beautiful homemade gifts. However that's simply not true! Homemade gifts can be as simple as creating a movie night basket or as complicated as a homemade easel. You probably already have items needed to make handmade gifts in your house right now. These coffee bean candles are a great example of a gift created from items you probably have at home. All you need are coffee beans, a glass container (or mason jar) and a small votive candle. Gift baskets are another fun homemade gift you can put together on a moments notice. I prefer themed baskets (like movie night, s'mores, bbq kit, ice cream party etc). These baskets can be assembled quickly with items from the grocery store. SubscriptionsWe LOVE subscription boxes at our house. Many subscription box companies offer gift subscriptions for three to six months. Currently my twelve year old is enjoying Stitch Fix Kids and when my kids were younger they loved Zoobooks magazine. (Currently offering a buy one get one through the holidays.) My teenager had a BoxyCharm subscription for several months last year and loved getting to try different kinds of make-up and beauty products. Another very practical subscription for a busy mom is meal planning. There are lots of great options out there- but I love FreezEasy. Make something practical, like a meal planning subscription fun by wrapping the subscription with pretty dish towels or an apron. The Gift of Food (Sweet Treats)Food is one of the simplest and most inexpensive last minute gift you can give someone. Most people I know love homemade goodies and treats especially when they don't have to do the work of making them! I usually keep treat bags or boxes in my pantry for these last minute gifts. My favorite gift to give is my 10 minute never-fail fudge, but here's a list of over 50 Christmas desserts that make amazing gifts. The packaging can really make a homemade sweet treat stand out, so make sure to use festive ribbon or a cute basket for the treats. Gift MembershipsGift memberships are a great last minute gift idea, but they are a great idea in general. For many years I would look around the house at the bins and bins of Legos and Barbies and cringed at the thought or more toys coming into our house during the holidays. I often asked our family to purchase our family a membership to the local aquarium, theme park, or museum. We LOVED these memberships as gifts because we could use them all year long and my kids never grew tired of going on field trips. Most memberships can be purchased online and printed out immediately making them a great last minute gift. CashI'm not a huge fan of giving cash as a gift, but I know my young adult nephews prefer it over most everything else. The nice thing about cash is that you can stop by an ATM and get cash any time of day or night. If you are giving cash as a gift check out these creative ways to give cash as a gift. Coupon BookCoupon books are a great last minute gift for your children to give. They can fill out the book with “gifts of service” that they will give throughout the year. It can be anything from breakfast in bed to washing the car or mowing the yard. Get your free printable coupon book template here. Children's ArtworkIf you have children, you probably have stacks of their artwork in your home. For years I framed their “best” work and displayed it proudly around the house. As my kids have grown older, their artwork is definitely gift worthy! Not only are you sharing your child's talent with another friend or family member, you are keeping the amount of artwork in your own home to a manageable level. As my high school children take art classes I have them bring home all their work at the end of the semester and save to give to family and friends. Throughout the year stock up on frames when they are on sale so you can quickly frame a child's piece of art and give as a last minute gift. RegiftingWe all have items in our home that we've never (or barely) used. Many times these items are brand new and still have the tags on them. There's nothing wrong with regifting these items if you know the recipient will appreciate them. When regifting it's important to not give the item back to the person who gave it to you (we've all done it, right?). Here are some tips on how to give “used' gifts. No matter what last minute gift idea you come up with, remember it is always the thought put into a gift. You can give thoughtful gifts, even if you are putting them together on Christmas morning.
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12/28/2018
Today I am sharing a Christmas Cake for the holiday season. My Candy Cane Cake is a fluffy, minty blend of vanilla and candy cane. Fresh, sweet mint can be tasted throughout. I did vanilla cake, but this frosting would also be yummy with a chocolate cake! Whatever you are craving. I loved the snow-like feel that this cake had. And the subtle swirl of red reminds me of candy canes, Santa Claus and red stocking hung by a crackling fire. So if you are feeling festive and want something other than Christmas cookies to bake, give this cake a spin!...Read more »
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