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Wednesday, December 25, 2013

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

How I Got my Start In Blogging And In the Bloglight

I am so excited to be in the blog light today. What an awesome thrill to be able to share a bit about me and
how I got my start in blogging with the Blogtalk community and my Top This Top That readers.

Something you may not know is how I actually got started

in blogging. Would you believe a lamp shade. In fact this shade.

Yes its true.

See, I had big plans for me and my shades. We were going places, doing things, and planned on traveling the globe. For months I worked on shade samples. Months in the craft room I was creating, researching and planning my big strategy to sell my shades to Pottery Barn,
Ballards, Joss & Main and Walmart, just to name a few. I also thought of what shoes I would wear, the necklace and how to style my hair when I showed up on the QVC Channel to show you my incredible creations.

And then it came time to sell. Nothing. Crickets.

Hellllooooo.... anybody need a lampshade?????

I thought to myself "Surely people had lamps in their homes and would need a great shade, right"?

Well.... wrong.

I guess I just couldnt compete with Hobby Lobbys 50% off coupon every week or the newly introduced Nate Berkus line at Target. Truth be told, the only shades I was moving, were the ones I was giving away... to my kids, my mom and my friends.

But that was okay, you see I had started my blog when I launched my shop to chronicle and share my projects from around the house and since lampshades were not my first true love or passion, the projects were, the blog stuck because I am was doing something that I really loved... blogging.

So, I donated the shades to a local charity and here we are a year later in the Bloglight talking about Top This Top That.

My Home Office

About 11 years ago things really transitioned for my husband and I when we took a Sunday drive. We decided to change our lifestyle and purchase some land in the middle of nowhere USA. Here we were moving from a wonderful subdivision in Atlanta with grocery stores and shops within walking distance and a 1/2 mile work commute for my husband, in exchange for dirt roads, donkeys for pets and good ole country living.

A decision that we dont regret and would not change for the world.

My son with Daisy Mae

During the last year I continue to be amazed with the amount of attention my Burlap Wreath here has gotten. Although completely flattered and honored, I get more traffic from the Burlap Wreath then I do from cars on my own road or any other road around here for 500 miles.

But thats okay, we like it that way in the country.

( FYI- my wreath continues to be my biggest source of traffic for my blog )

Although I have a love for design and DIY projects, getting my hands dirty (literally) is a passion that most may not realize. More times then not, you will find me outside gardening or landscaping around the property and its possible on some weeks that I am on my tractor more then I am in my car.

What can I say, I am country girl!!

This Spring, I hope to find new avenues and opportunities to share more gardening and outdoor projects with you.

To see these and other projects click here

So, when I am not feeding the donkeys, the pony, the dogs, the fish, the cats or the kids you will find me posting something new on Top This Top That at least 3 times a week. I typically photograph and style my projects in the morning and write at night after my children have gone to bed and the house is quiet.

On the weekends I try to get some of my projects completed if it doesnt take away from time with my husband or children, which remains a priority so we can spend time here

or catch up on sleep here

or relax here

I feel so incredibly blessed and grateful to have stumbled upon this world that we call blogging. Thank you Mr.Lampshade.

Blogging has been a gift. It has introduced me to a whole bunch of caring and passionate people that I have been so privileged to meet and come to call friends. I get to work on projects around the house and share them with people who have similar interests.

I can inspire and be inspired.

My favorite room

Regardless if you are a friend that I have come face to face with or a friend whose connection is just virtual, I want to thank you for taking the time to read and support my blog and providing me an opportunity each week to share my dreams, my heart and my projects with you .
C Curious- what project did you start that led you down a completely different path?

Grateful ~

To be able to share my heart with you today and for the honor of being in the Bloglight!

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Inspirational Shopping–Close by and On line!

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I love finding new shops and on line sites with unique items– especially with the Holidays coming up. I wanted to share with a few of my all time favorites and some of my new finds! First, for those of you in the Boston area one of my new favorite shops is Pine Straw in Wellesley!

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This shop is decked out with cool architectural elements and walls covered in antique barn wood. It is a perfect spot to find a unique hostess gift, or a great little home accessory.

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I love the new tin place card holders I just bought-

wine

and the old glass doorknob that is a wine stopper, but there is so much more!!

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Owner Tracy Cranley also has selected some beautiful jewelry, sweaters and bags – perfect gifts for the holidays!

pinestraw bag

You can read more about Pine Straw HERE.

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For the most chic and stylish items all in one place you must double click over to Splendid Willow Avenue (SWA) . Created by Famous Blogger, Monika Claassen of Splendid Willow, her on line store is a dream!

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You might remember Monika started her store with her wonderful Isla Jacobsen boots which I featured last year – read about them HERE. I own a pair myself, and following Monika’s keen advice I packed them for my trip last year to Aspen. I wore them during Fashion Week and felt ever so cool and “in the know”!

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Monika has since expanded to home furnishings, like this awesome sheepskin rug.

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But what is so exciting is Monika’s new line of clothes by JARBO – Europeans have a high standards for quality and style and these clothes are really stunning. I just love the new duster – Wear it one way and it’s a great duster…

SW duster short

Upside down and it’s a chic wrap. Love this!! Monika’s style is classy, cool and hip.

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I also love this dress – just stunning!! ( Hubby, if you are reading this, please order one of these for me for the Holidays!) You can read Monika’s blog HERE, and connect to her store Splendid Willow Avenue HERE.

Next stop is a favorite for myself and for my clients: Boston Consignment. What a huge inventory they have- every month it feels like a brand new store!! Here are some of their new items that caught my eye!

BC lamp Barbara Cosgrove

A great silver lamp by Barbara Cosgrove – What wonderful lines!

BS Mirror

And they always have a fabulous selection of mirrors – like this one above

BC mirror

And this wonderful antique one! You can see their inventory and get more contact information for Boston Consignments HERE.

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I also wanted to share my most recent favorite ETSY find – I adore these bowls from Suite One Studios –

Suite One Studio

Just a spectacular shade of turquoise in wonderful, organic shapes. You can see more of her beautiful work HERE.

Finally, I am cleaning out my attic and basement and have so many items that need new homes. Do you all think I should offer them for sale on WD or provide you the links to Craigslist or EBAY?? Very interested in your comments on this!

Hope you enjoyed our cyber shopping trip!! Would love to hear your favorite stops!

xxx-Gina

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Monday, December 23, 2013

14 Innovative Electrical Equipment Turn Your Head

Do you buy electrical accessories and after a while not knowing what to do with them? Whether youre a gadget junkie or a house full of them, must have scratched his head all these kids to lie or to hang in problem areas. Here are some smart electrical accessories that could help keep deficit disorder and the surprise of some friends.