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What a Wonderful Woman I am!Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-14004937487817037282014-09-25T11:37:00.001-07:002014-09-25T11:37:05.975-07:00Diablo III in 3 weeksBlizzcon 2014! Frank and Nat's friends got tickets and they came a callin' for some costumes to wear. Unfortunately they only had a 3 week window from start to finish to get these completed. <div>
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The first few days were drawing, planning and agreeing on the concepts. </div>
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After everything was agreed upon and mats were purchased (foam of differing widths, Barge, Free Form Air, Pleather, Upholstery Fabric, Airbrush Paint, lots and lots of hot glue etc...)</div>
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One of my favorite details though small was the hand engraved swirls I put on the arm gaurd, top right. </div>
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Paul really like his neck guard, he wants his own now on something. </div>
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Our friends Theresa and Cody came down after the 2 1/2 weeks and spent a couple days with us to finalize details, paint and fit. </div>
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We personalized each with small details different from the game so as to set them apart them from other Cosplayers.</div>
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Final tests before they them home, as soon as we get pics of them in action I will post them here.<br />
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We have already had a few commissions and I will do my best to post some of them here.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b>Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-40561196853876030792014-07-03T17:47:00.001-07:002014-07-03T17:51:18.319-07:00American Flag Shorts<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are some of the amazing photos of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theProjectHero" target="_blank">Project Hero</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">from the 2014 photo shoot of </span><span style="font-size: large;">Bat Family and Asgardians.</span></div>
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Cute set from Polyvore. I really am digging the top. It makes me ready to spring into summer lol. Yes, that is me, very lame. I have been watching lots of netflix today. Quite a few Romance movies were getting me in the mood to be joyful and light, so while I was creating a collection on polyvore, I was distracted by my wonderful dog David Bowie and felt the need to go outside and play. This outdoors playfulness then cause me to spend a bit too long outside and upon coming back in, I found that my laptop's battery had died and upon logging back in realized my hard work of tediously choosing amazing outfit and accessory combinations had been lost!! Oh no!! So I searched the top I had been looking at and stumbled upon this wonderful compilation and have decided to share this work rather than attempt to recreate my own.<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">Paul began researching WWII American paratroopers while I looked at Russian winter uniforms from that era. It was fun reading up on fabrics, accessories, weaponry </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">and more. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">I am a bit of a history buff and </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">I</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">always </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;"> like to have a good knowledge of my </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">character and the environment she/he came from so I just dug in! </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">I also asked the amazing <a href="http://meredithmcclaren.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Meredith McClaren</a> for help and she translated </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">my </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">ideas into </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">art!</span></div>
<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">We wanted to make the bulk of the costume ourselves, but at the same time, we purchased quite a bit of the accessories though, to add a real world feel; vintage gear from that time period, as well as some replicas (Paul has an aversion to ta</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; text-align: center;">king an antique and spray painting it if he can avoid it, he prefers to use them in their natural state).</span><br />
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So, after researching, and figuring out what would be bought and made, we began building patterns for jackets and pants. I wore my wonderful Ushanka for inspiration. It also kept me warm in the cold Phoenix spring lol. (I just really liked it) For Paul, we used a men's khaki pant pattern, adding the pockets, the tuxedo stripes, and the knee pads. For the jacket we used a shirt pattern, going up in sizes and added the panel on the front and striping the bottom half. For Black Widow, I used a basic women's pant pattern adding on the tuxedo stripe and for the top I found a "British invasion" jacket pattern that I altered the collar on. My wonderful husband sewed almost everything on his own, only needing my help for a few things. I being the amazing seamstress I am, was rushing to get everything done the days before con. I am such a procrastinator. Listen up everyone, do not be like me. Get it done early so you are not stressing right before. Something I need to learn, and soon!</div>
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So after much bleeding, screaming, laughing, and fun we finished. The process was educational and as always was a lesson in enduring. We had a wonderful time at con and learned that our hard work was to be inspirations for some attending artists. So, if you see the likes, of us in comics or pictures, it is just an exciting and fun adventure that is my life with my amazing husband.<br />
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If anyone is interested in a commission, please feel free to contact me via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/debra.belle" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>.<br />
We do costume commissions as well as make props and more!<br />
For more of our work check us out in our Arizona non-profit, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theProjectHero" target="_blank">Project Hero</a><br />
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Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-4785176807341303312013-11-01T16:19:00.000-07:002013-11-02T16:27:38.841-07:0030 in 30 Finale<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, this was a bit harder than I thought but it has been done haha! Luckily there are new things you are introduced to each day that are a bit unexpected. (if not I probably would not have made it)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Best part of Week 4? The unexpected success of my Fantana costume and my anniversary gifts from my amazing husband.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We went with our friends Matt and Megan to the Esplenade Dine-In Theater to watch <em>Bad Grandpa</em> on Monday night. It was okay. Not exactly my type of humor. I did laugh a couple of times, but, yeah, more of a guy movie I think. Paul seemed to really like it. Best part of the night was when I luckily had to use the ladies room, therefore missing the "joke" involving pooping on a wall. Man... Let's just say fart jokes and naked old men don't make me roll over giggling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So, I had my second crown put in in September. That alone was an adventure because of errors made by the dental office, it took 6 visits in all to make it happen. So my new experience was that for the first time, I had a crown break in half. Yep, one month old, and while I was eating soup and cracker, snap, there it went. Luckily the fit me in pulled the old one of and gave me a temporary until the new one comes in. Kind of crazy. Let's just hope that the new one lasts longer than a month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One of my gifts that I was planning on giving Paul for our anniversary was to make a League of Legends of character that we could play together. (Funny thing was that he thought the same thing and was trying to download the game for me while I was at work and couldn't figure out why my computer was saying it already had the version.) Great minds think alike I guess. So on Wednesday I played my first game. I tried out Vayne, a Night Hunter who uses ranged weapons to attack with. She is okay... I am going to try a tank next. After a few hours of that we, or I should say I watch a new movie on Netflix, to prepare for Halloween <em>A Haunting at Silver Falls</em> it was pretty bad haha, I didn't even jump once and I guessed the ending half way through. Definitely not recommending to anyone else :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Paul and I had a great Halloween. We woke up to gifts form each other. Just a few small items to brings smiles and laughs. Our big gift was a Brock Samson statue to go with my Molotov. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We went to lunch at Logan's which neither of us has had in years, and then we came home and started getting ready for Project Hero's Trick or Treating event. After that we went to Jackie and G's and hung out with friends, ending the night at Angel's Trumpet trying their October 31st special, a giant chicken biscuit with gravy and cheese. Delicious, especially the tater tots.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So the shellac turned out good, and I learned that a dog won't get sick if she eats a shellacked waffle, because that is what happened. I left it out to dry and the next thing I know its gone... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">So on my second try, I put it up high. It took about 10 coats, 1 every half hour. I hope it doesn't mold a week or two from now.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">But didn't Toast Princess come out so cute. I love her :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Decided to try this organic yogurt. I have been wanting to, a few girls at work tell me how good it is, but the sugar content is a bit high. It was delicious. Not as much like a yogurt as like cream cheese whipped with strawberry and rhubarb. I wish I hadn't liked it because I know I walk by it and want to get it. It will be my splurge at work once a month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Went to Hero Comics and picked up our comics, woot. Was excited for the new Guardians of the Galaxy. Not sure how I am feeling about the introduction of Angela but we will wait it out. I really like Gamora and am itching to Cosplay her, but I have never been one for body paint and she is all green. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Much fun was had. Tried a few new drinks. Wore my new costume, Breakfast Princess, took lots of pics in a photo booth. The only downer of the evening was a lost my glove. So now I am in search of a new set. Dark Yellow or Mustard Yellow, if you seen them, let me know, they were my favorite's!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Our theme was Adventure Time. We had Garrick as Finn, Paul is Susan Strong (eating Peppermint Butler), I am Breakfast Princess wielding Toast Princess, to my left is Shannon as Princess Bubblegum and last but not least is the beautiful <a href="http://oneblackcatsuit.blogspot.com/2013/08/deathstroke-from-arrow.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2Fyravx+%28One+Black+Catsuit%29" target="_blank">Jackie </a>as Marcelline. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So after staying up until the wee hours of the early morn we took Sunday pretty easy. We vegged out and not once left the house. Poor Bowie didn't even get a walk. I did fit in something new though, Paul on Saturday downloaded Pacific Rim: the Video Game, for the PS3 and I made my first character on Sunday and we played. Its not too bad for a $10 download. There are tons of customization options. That is normally my favorite part of a game, I could change lip color and hair styles all day, but even I began to just pick the default on a few options haha, but not too many. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I created Olympus Bombshell, she was the name of my Jaeger after taking a "Whats' your Jaeger Name" quiz. She is Teal, Blue, and pumpkin orange. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">So Paul broke the news to me during our mini vacation this weekend that we are going to host a Halloween Party at our house on Saturday. I have to work most of the day so I that was fine if he was going to be responsible for getting everything ready (which is usually is because I always have to work on the day of our parties). He also sprung the news on me that we would be throwing together new costumes for the event. Yep a whole nother costume with 8 days notice. Fantastic. I was so close to saying no to me making a new costume, but....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">We went to the Goodwill in Surprise on Monday and I picked out some sweet polyester plaid pants and a striped tie. I plan on wearing these with a jacket and a sweet 'stache.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I also want to make sure I have some Sex Panther cologne on me. I mean, come on, it works 60% of the time it works every time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Paul and I were asked to be apart of a Kids Need To Read video they are making to promote the organization. It was fun. We put WWII Cap and the Widow on and drove down to spend the morning with Denise. Not sure if this counts as new, but it was the first time I was ever interviewed for KNTR.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started recording this series on my DVR but haven't had a chance to watch it yet, so as I worked on Paul's Thor wig, I devoured the first 2 episodes. I like it. Part of that might be because of Julia Ormond, the other part is I just really like each of the ladies. The Sister/Aunt, Madchen Amick. I mean who wouldn't like a person who turns into a cat, has nine lives, and embraces and loves her unusual self .</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">Well, that is what I am doing right now and I still have one more episode to go so I am going to wrap this up and get to watching. Maybe have some tea and a cookie while do it. Hope everyone has a good evening! </span>Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-17078159214558774322013-10-20T20:51:00.001-07:002013-10-20T20:51:27.103-07:00Chilly Time<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/chilly_time/set?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=101262959' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='272' title='Chilly Time' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/NFtAVexTvx0nA68X42UlIg/cid/101262959/id/iCZrCQQ64xGh5Xg1Nxsv_g/size/c400x272.jpg' alt='Chilly Time' width='400'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/chilly_time/set?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=101262959' target='_blank'>Chilly Time</a> by <a href='http://ariabelle.polyvore.com/?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>ariabelle</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/diamond_jewelry/shop?query=diamond+jewelry' target='_blank'>diamond jewelry</a></small></div><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><small><div style='padding-top:16px'><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=91820884' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/91820884.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=91820884' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Long sleeve sweater</a><br/>$29 - fashionunion.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=89215505' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/89215505.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=89215505' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Vero Moda cotton trousers</a><br/>$29 - veromoda.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=91849844' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/91849844.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=91849844' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Aquatalia by Marvin K. black boots</a><br/>bergdorfgoodman.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=94114558' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/94114558.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=94114558' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Diamond jewelry</a><br/>karenlondon.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p><p style='clear:both;margin:0em;padding:0px'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=93691917' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' style='border:1px solid #cccccc;margin:0 8px 8px 0;padding:2px;background-color:#ffffff;' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/93691917.jpg' hspace='4' align='left' width='50'/></a><div style='margin-bottom:8px;text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=2249791&.svc=blogger&id=93691917' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>Pom beanie hat</a><br/>$72 - pret-a-beaute.com<br/><br style='display:none'/></div></p></div></small></div></div>Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-70082675518804002972013-10-18T00:45:00.001-07:002013-10-18T00:45:59.219-07:0030 in 30 Week Two<div dir="ltr">
Another week down and 8 new experiences since my last blog. My favorite was I actually tried a snakebite utilizing Woodchucks Pumpkin Cider and the Four Peaks Pumpkin Porter. Pretty spectacular or should I say spooktacular (oh geez haha)<br />
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Was a nice relaxing morning with Paul, running around to the costume shop and craft store for Susan Strong and Breakfast Princess Accessories. On our own Adventures Time we decided to stop and get sushi at <a href="http://www.howdoyouroll.com/" target="_blank">How Do You Roll</a> and we tried two new rolls. <br />
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Day 11<br />
Finished a new book. <br />
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I also had one of the most strangest interviews. It's that time of year again where we are hiring our seasonal employees. One of my prospective cashiers was a retired CIA operative. After 25 years with the CIA working in intelligence the best answer she could come up with was, "I'm sorry most of my missions were classified and I can not talk about what I learned or did." Really you can't figure out a way to speak with a metaphor or something away from the CIA just to answer the question, "when was a time that you had multiple things to do in a small amount of time and how did you manage the situation"??? Never did laundry, the bathrooms, wash the dishes, and take out the trash all in one hour????<br />
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Day 12<br />
This was the day I not only tried the snakebite, but I tried it at a new eatery. Thanks to Jackie and G, I was introduced to <a href="http://www.angelstrumpetalehouse.com/Angels_Trumpet/ATAH.html" target="_blank">Angel's Trumpet Ale House</a>. Delicious. Paul and I shared the spam sliders to begin with, then I had the wild game wrap. This was a sausage wrap that I totally forgot to ask what kind of game it was made out of. Too many bites maybe :-P<br />
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I made my very first Bacon Scarf. Yes, you heard that right. It is supposed to be chilly this Saturday for the <a href="http://www.besthalloweenpartyever.com/" target="_blank">"Best Halloween Party Ever"</a> event so I decided Breakfast Princess needed an accessory. </div>
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I also tried one of the new seasonal treats at Target. The salted caramel cupcake. It was so delectable. No way I could have more that one, but that is probably a good thing. If you like sweet and salty, then it is a must! <br />
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New shoes! And at a great deal! On sale for $15 and then used my Cartwheel App and saved another 20% off. Woot!! If you haven't signed up for Cartwheel, get it. You just need a Facebook account. You can take it mobile on your phone or print out the barcode from home, but you earn saving spots where you choose discounts to add and these discounts stack with both the Target coupon and a manufacturer coupon. Just ask if you have questions, but try it!<br />
Also on Monday Paul and I watched the first episode to the new season of Walking Dead! OMG is the disease now coming out in a virus form, is it something else???? Hmmmm<br />
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Today was the day I worked on my Toast Princess Koozie most of the day, but I did take a break to run to Sprouts for a sandwich and picked up these new chips. I am always a fan of pumpkin so there was no doubt I would try them and they did not let me down. A tasty corn tortilla ship with a hint of pumpkin. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First, </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the cumin, garlic and jalapeños and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the chilies and 3 1/2 cups of the broth, then transfer to a slow cooker. Stir in the turkey, beans, oregano and cilantro. Next you will p</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ut the cornmeal in a small bowl and slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of the broth. Stir the cornmeal mixture into the turkey mixture. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours. Thin the chili with more broth if needed</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Lastly you ladle the chili into warmed bowls. Serve with cheese, sour cream and lime wedges. I divvied up the left overs and froze it for future meals. It made about 6 bowls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Lunch Meal: Lean Cuisine Honestly Good Pomegranate Chicken</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I volunteered with Project Hero at the Phoenix Public Library on Saturday. I wore the same costume from San Diego Comic Con, but tried out a new make-up. I loved it. Its hard to see, but the pink on the bottom of my eyes was outlines and blended in a purple and the sprays coming out of each side hos a blue dot that matched my costume. When I left the house I was a Jedi, but after being told I was a pretty princess, it became so haha!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Costume Creation: EggShoes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">What I thought would be simple egg shaped slippers for Breakfast Princess, became the bane of day. Not so simple to get nice smooth rounded stuffed slippers. Let's just say I called it quits for a Round 2 on Tuesday. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">(They look like Smurf shoes, don't they lol - and they failed on Tuesday aswell)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Book: Herbs and Spices</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I want to grow and Herb garden in the spring, so I think think I will start reading up now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">I have been going to Physical Therapy for the past month because in August I thought I pulled a lower back muscle but turns out I dislocated my sacroiliac joint, and tweaked my back - woohoo I don't have pictures but I have a wonderful new workout that killed me. I lay on my back with my legs on an exercise ball, while balancing I bridge my back up, squeezing my glutes. It really strains my lower back if I don't do it properly, so I continue to chant Butt, Butt, butt, the entire time. After my set of 20, and I am ready for child's pose.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is pretty good. I am surprised because every Greek yoghurt I have tried so far has been to bitter for me. I like this one and it was pretty goo on the nutritional side as well with only 9 grams of sugar. Some of the others have 20+ yikes!</span><br />
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So I have been wanting to do one of those 30 day Challenges and after a lot of thinking, I decided to try something new everyday for 30 days... whether it be a recipe, a restaurant, a new stitch, a new workout, sky's the limit.<br />
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Truth be told, I honestly wanted to do a cooking challenge where I tried 30 new recipes in 30 days, but after being honest with my abilities I knew this would never happen. So I thought this idea was much more feasible. So October, here I come!!!<br />
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First thing I did was combine my broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots in the steam basket of my rice cooker and set this for 6 minutes. Then, I brought a medium saucepan of water to a boil, added edamame and cooked for 1 minute. After 1 minute I added the ramen, sesame oil, jalapenos, and the chicken bouillon and cooked for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes I added the tuna for a final 1 minute.
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Lettuce removing all dirt. After the ramen is done cooking, I strained out almost all of the water and mixed the ramen Oriental Seasoning, the soy, and the steamed veggies in with the Noodle Pan ingredients.
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It was pretty gosh darn delicious. I never thought about wrapping ramen noodles in butter lettuce, but now I will do it all the time! The only thing I would change is to chop up my noodles. I normally don't because I love them long, but they have a tendency to fall out the back end.<br />
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1 new adventure down, 29 to go. I will post updates during the week, but you guys know me, there is no way I will update daily, haha, I'll try 1-2 times a week. Wish me luck! And if there is something you think I should try, let me know.</div>
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Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-50354407373213140512013-08-21T18:25:00.000-07:002014-08-26T22:06:46.403-07:00Costumes to Come<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong>It's that time again... I have decided and planned out my costumes for the year, and drum roll please..... </strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Verdana;"></span></strong>Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-50575637465380033272013-07-11T11:28:00.000-07:002013-07-11T11:28:23.037-07:0010 Lazy Ways to be Healthier So most of you know that I do likes me some working out, but I know that many of you out there do not and here is an online article I found that I 100% agree with. Following these steps won't take you from a 16 to an 8, but it can keep you healthier, give you more energy, and increase those happy feelings! I think you should pair this with some sweatercise and then you will be on the road to an even healthier you. Plus exercise can really help relieve your stress. I can assure you that if it wasn't for some fist pounding, sweating good times, major atrocities would have been committed at Target long ago.<br />
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<img class="header" src="https://girlsguideto-production.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/content/10-lazy-ways-to-stay-skinny/girlonascale.jpg" />Sometimes the secret to maintaining your weight instead of gaining, is really all in the small details. It's those little things that make all the difference. The good news is, the little things are also the easiest to do. Even if you're a "lazy girl" at heart, you can follow through with these ten tips to help you maintain your shape. <br />
<b>1. Don't deprive yourself</b><br />You really can enjoy all the foods you love. The key here is moderation, because no single food makes you gain weight. Instead, it’s all about the portion sizes you enjoy.<br />
<b>2. Eat until you feel satisfied, not full</b><br />Even though it’s old-fashioned, this rule is actually very helpful: put down your fork between every bite. Not only will you savor your meal more, it will also help you realize when to stop eating before you feel bloated or too full.<br />
<b>3. Make sure half your plate contains veggies</b><br />Vegetables are filled with fiber and water so they keep you fuller longer without filling you out.<br />
<b>4. Stay hydrated</b><br />Did you know sometimes that feeling of hunger is actually just thirst? Make sure you’re getting your eight glasses of water a day to prevent that problem. <br />
<b>5. Make sure your intake isn't top heavy</b><br />I’m super guilty of this one. But, if you restrict yourself all day, you’re much more likely to break down at night and overindulge. Combat those late night munchies by eating more substantially (but healthy) during the day.<br />
<b>6. Don't eat in front of the TV</b><br />When you’re mindlessly snacking in front of the TV or computer, you’ll end up consuming more than you realize. If you must snack, do so away from the TV and choose fiber rich snacks like popcorn, fruit, or trail mix.<br />
<b>7. Know that exercise isn't everything</b><br />Regular exercise is important, but going to the gym doesn’t mean you should reward yourself with a monstrous dessert later on. Eating well, and not just exercise, will really determine whether you lose or gain weight.<br />
<b>8. No eating after dinner</b><br />Calories give us energy and you don’t need energy to sleep.<br />
<b>9. Don't eat out of the bag</b><br />When you’re snacking, and not in front of the TV, make sure you’re pouring an appropriate portion onto a plate or bowl. This way you can measure how much you’re consuming before you finish off an entire bag.<br />
<b>10. No seconds</b><br />You really just don’t need them. That fullness feeling can take some time to settle in, so before you reach for another plate allow your body some time to digest. If you wait just 20 minutes, you’ll realize you really aren’t that hungry. </div>
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<small><span style="font-size: small;">I have been watching Venture Bros and Brock and Molotov are my favorites. This outfit is what I think Molotov might wear on a date... I especially love the Sickle and hammer earrings and the Mauser size clutch</span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Boy was I glad I had drinks! So not the best movie ever, and definitely not the best Iron Man. Robert Downey Jr.'s endless charm and charisma could not even make this movie palatable for me. I love the book Extremis and wish they had not even used the word in this movie. Who new every small town had a genius residing there and that kid would just happen to find Tony Stark? Also Tony must be more amazing without the suit because he took out just one of those but with the suit he couldn't fight one at all by himself. </span></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;">But I sure did have a great time with my friends!!</span></small></div>
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Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-42051618457510003112013-04-29T20:29:00.000-07:002013-07-09T22:32:40.915-07:00How I did it... Venture style<br />
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I have been meaning to post my Molotov Costume construction for a while... since Halloween....<br />
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So, once I decided to do Molotov, my first priority was making sure that I had a good black body suit and that all my accessories matched. So, I ordered the lightest color of boots, gloves and pleather that I could find, then ordered a couple bottles of the same color leather acrylic paint (Angelus) this way all my accessories would match.<br />
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I ordered a body suit, which I planned to gut, unfortunately eight weeks later a certain company (rhymes with pentai pentai) still hadn’t shipped the suit, so I ended up purchasing some lycra fabric and sewing it myself using an old body suit as a pattern. Everything turned out great, but once gutted the problem ended up being keeping the sensitive areas covered and contained. I ended up stitching in a deep V bra and utilizing lots and lots of toupee tape. I always recommend a dry run of your costume at home so that the big day you don’t end up showing everyone your business. <br />
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After enjoyable researching the cartoon I found online some broom handle mouser pistols and heat formed the holsters our of red painted thick floor and thin foam, then made the straps from a combination of pleather and leather with lots of hot glue and some sewing. My wonderful husband made my sword from a Snake Eyes Halloween katana, and a Styrofoam skeleton head found at a dollar store. The foam was hardened and painted with a mixture of pearl and bone.<br />
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I cut a paper pattern and used it to cut out a thin foam heart then heat molded it to my eye socket. Once complete, I plasti-dipped it several times till I got the leather look, then sewed on a black stretch strap. It unfortunately broke a couple times during the night, which was saved by hairpins and tape. Make sure you keep a little slack in your straps. <br />
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This was my Molotov build in a nutshell, roughly fifteen hours of work.<br />
For pics of the final product, check out my facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/debra.belle/media_set?set=a.1626865352345.90123.1257880433&type=3" target="_blank">Costumed Fun Album</a><br />
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<br />Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-86935439975038936622013-04-05T01:19:00.000-07:002014-08-26T22:07:54.511-07:00Cobra for the Win<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrRWe5EUQGcH1hyGiEHBtafTJKTITrnV4q_AiDWeSbyadvaeUz8rVMpdz4axm95VJvvf3MhN60eZzvNL5afgLactw4CiYQD3uuOfM3iVM_L6Z6EkpYmfI5O-utWtRkwF25gC4s4P1cvqZ/s1600/Group+Shot.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrRWe5EUQGcH1hyGiEHBtafTJKTITrnV4q_AiDWeSbyadvaeUz8rVMpdz4axm95VJvvf3MhN60eZzvNL5afgLactw4CiYQD3uuOfM3iVM_L6Z6EkpYmfI5O-utWtRkwF25gC4s4P1cvqZ/s640/Group+Shot.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a>
Last Saturday was the <a href="http://www.theprojecthero.com/" target="_blank">Project Hero</a> fundraising event for the <a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/" target="_blank">Wounded Warrior Project</a> and it turned out wonderfully. The event was hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569003583134522.1073741826.210856518949232&type=3#!/HeroComics?fref=ts" target="_blank">Hero Comics</a> and we are so thankful to Todd and the crew for aiding in the planning and execution.
We raffled off items that were donated by Hero Comics, <a href="http://jamietyndall.com/" target="_blank">Jamie Tyndall</a>, The Morgan Family, and Project Hero. We also took donations and had some amazing artists donate the proceeds from their sketches. A huge shout out and thanks to our special guest artists <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569003583134522.1073741826.210856518949232&type=3#!/MGM.skull?fref=ts" target="_blank">Mike Macropoulos</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569003583134522.1073741826.210856518949232&type=3#!/justin.miller.12177?fref=ts" target="_blank">Justin Miller</a>, <a href="http://skulljammer.com/" target="_blank">Ben Glendenning</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569003583134522.1073741826.210856518949232&type=3#!/al.sparrow.90" target="_blank">Al Sparrow</a>, and <a href="http://eltoromuerto.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jason Worthington</a>.<br />
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We spent quite a bit of time on the road waving at the local patrons. No accidents were caused and that was positive although I will say that Shipwreck had many the older ladies remembering back to the good old days when the ships would anchor and girls would line up on the docks waiting to be kissed by their favorite sailors.<br />
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Here is artist Ben Glendenning with the group.
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<a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-Joe-Cobra-Commander-original-sketch-card-by-Ben-Glendenning-/151021516405?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2329957675#ht_67wt_1397" target="_blank">Cobra Commander</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-Joe-Lady-Jaye-original-sketch-card-by-Ben-Glendenning-/151021519278?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item23299581ae#ht_51wt_1397" target="_blank">Lady Jay</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-Joe-Joe-Colton-original-sketch-card-by-Ben-Glendenning-/151021517973?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2329957c95&autorefresh=true#ht_51wt_1397" target="_blank">Joe</a>, <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/GI-Joe-Roadblock-original-sketch-card-by-Ben-Glendenning-/151021514797?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item232995702d#ht_67wt_1298" target="_blank">Roadblock</a><br />They are wonderful buys plus your generous donation to WWP helps thousands of Wounded Warriors, and their families, as they return home from the current conflicts. <br />
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After the event at Hero Comics, special guests attended a complimentary viewing of G.I. Joe: Retaliation. I unfortunately could not attend due to work, but from what I heard, it was a thumbs up.<br />
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I am really proud of my group and how hard everyone who attended worked. We also had some other costumers come out to support as well. Thank you to the Phoenix Joe Group. This was a great event and a great costume run. For more information on Project Hero, you can also check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.569003583134522.1073741826.210856518949232&type=3#!/theProjectHero?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a><br />
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Also if you are interested in making a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, <a href="https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=66&campaignSource=WEBSITE&source=ONLINE" target="_blank">click here</a> for a direct link to their donation site.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeroComics/photos_stream#!/theProjectHero?fref=ts" target="_blank">Project Hero</a> will be hosting an event on Saturday, March 30th at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeroComics/photos_stream#!/HeroComics" target="_blank">Hero Comics</a>.<br />
We are raiding money for the <a href="http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/" target="_blank">Wounded Warriors Project</a>.<br />
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We will have artists who are donating their time and work, as well as recruitment centers for The Worlds Mightiest Organization - COBRA, oh, and the Joes.<br />
As well as plenty of opportunities to get your photo taken with some of the heroes, as well as some of the joes.<br />
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Lots and lots of sewing. I was reminded again how easy it is to sew non spandex material :) however how unfun it is to put in darts. I have also been helping Paul with his costume. I sewed him a wonderful gold scale pant and top. My husband amazes me everyday with his crafting genius. He sculpted, molded, and cast his own snake cowl. It is pretty amazing!<br />
I am very excited to premier these costumes on Saturday.<br />
Storm Shadow and Serpentor on the way. <br />
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Here is the invite for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HeroComics/photos_stream#!/events/506804939383978/" target="_blank">Heroes for Heroes</a>Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-68093003490708952592013-03-18T01:01:00.000-07:002013-03-28T01:36:55.006-07:00Luck of the IrishSo, Paul and I both have to work for one of our favorite holidays. We decided to celebrate early on Saturday the 16th and just made sure we stayed awake until after midnight. We tried something new this year and had an Asian Inspired St Patrick's Day with Sushi and Sake Bombers. It was adventurous and although we did not have Green Beer other than the homemade variety, we had friends and good times. A big thanks to Jackie, Garrick, and Jose for joining us. <br />
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Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-4366638835576217512013-03-01T00:14:00.000-08:002013-03-28T02:11:00.929-07:00Renovation on My Mind<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, this morning I noticed upon stepping out of my shower that I have black mold on my dry wall from a shower leak. It might not be crazy serious black mold, but it is black mold, so no matter, I would like it gone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">If my mold looked like this mold, I actually might keep it, seal it, and frame it... but it doesn't</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So, I am nowing thinking renovation haha. I know, this is a huge step from small 3 in. x 3 in patch of mold to ripping out tile, the shower, the tub, and redoing all the fixtures, but in my head I am imagining that mold creeping behind the shower install and having spreaad throughout the bathroom.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I also watch property brothers and other HG shows and tell myself that Paul and I can do this for under $3000. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Here are some of my ideas and inspriations I have been looking at today:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I totally dig this bathtub. If I could find something similar but a lot cheaper, that would be nice.</span><br />
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<small><a href="http://www.houzz.com/photos/contemporary/bathroom" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Contemporary Bathroom</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> by </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designer/c/Seattle%2C-WA" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Seattle Interior Designer</span></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://www.houzz.com/pro/jgardnerdesign/jennifer-gardner-design" style="color: #444444; text-decoration: none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">Jennifer Gardner Design</span></a></small></div>
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<small><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;">I know Paul loves natural rock so I htink this shower would be amazing if I could get some white and grey rocks mixed in. I also just recently found a love for Pecan wood floors. </span></small><br />
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<small></small><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> But then again I really like this entire look</span><br />
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<small><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: small;"> I will have to continue to think, price, and debate... and also have Paul look and see if it is just a quick drywall repair...</span></small></div>
Aria Bellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730229572881174557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4229786449971865248.post-8577433051819248592013-01-22T12:17:00.000-08:002013-03-28T00:20:17.234-07:00So I just lost my entire Blog because I tried to backspace one letter during spell check... Grrr... So sorry world, you will not be hearing my deep thoughts today.<br />
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