tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13133668392332299282024-03-05T08:44:35.374-05:00Shibby Shab Luprecious gifts for the home and youIn Balance http://www.blogger.com/profile/17162555949135634455noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313366839233229928.post-29140642496331311862012-03-02T10:26:00.000-05:002012-03-02T10:26:25.427-05:00My new exposed cabinet!After testing Mr.ShabLu for months without him knowing it I have decided that we can keep our kitchen cabinet organized enough to remove the doors! This is VERRRRRY exciting to me (ahhhh, the little things!).<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also hung beadboard wallpaper, YES IT EXISTS!!!!, on the back side of the kitchen counter. It looks amazing and so much prettier than just a painted wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>In Balance http://www.blogger.com/profile/17162555949135634455noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313366839233229928.post-67296339510125328432012-02-23T17:26:00.001-05:002012-02-23T17:26:30.371-05:00Protein BarsMy sweet friend Kristy (and fellow Pilates instructor) taught me this recipe. I alter it everytime I make it by adding something new or using different nuts. Once you get the hang of it you can create any flavors. The prego girls at the studio are dying for the recipe so here you go!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Start with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Medjool Dates, about 8-10 seeded (I buy mine at Costco)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup Chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup of nuts (I like to combine cashews and almonds)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 cup flax seed</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Add the nuts and grind them together. You're mixture should look something like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></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/AVvXsEhmu9pFlyginRPAL3-k6CCyr1R75lhR65CFeP99VA4b5qqu1Kz7EGu42XvgRVhIzvT8Bb0oKGYixQduD4FE3ZpS_dZXp7XqbqOjk8UoBWTEMuVHzHuHSI8zMHXDpnhy7HIAuFY-vBISEj2A/s1600/Mommys+Ipod+082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmu9pFlyginRPAL3-k6CCyr1R75lhR65CFeP99VA4b5qqu1Kz7EGu42XvgRVhIzvT8Bb0oKGYixQduD4FE3ZpS_dZXp7XqbqOjk8UoBWTEMuVHzHuHSI8zMHXDpnhy7HIAuFY-vBISEj2A/s200/Mommys+Ipod+082.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">4. I make a loaf out of the mixture and cut it into bars. I do this by mushing the mixture together in a big ball and loosely wrapping it in saran wrap. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZlDvu2LzfpA1jCx7jTa86xq5pSg0l-MUKO1NfFOgTP8r1Oom7I27ocJlYCitSxwLlGVItMIaAWW48yLRAgSk1BXTr2OIeduRH-pSG8AwlWBz4PQCLUBtDXkgHb8W6N8ZHIm8hbBBRLho/s1600/Mommys+Ipod+083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZlDvu2LzfpA1jCx7jTa86xq5pSg0l-MUKO1NfFOgTP8r1Oom7I27ocJlYCitSxwLlGVItMIaAWW48yLRAgSk1BXTr2OIeduRH-pSG8AwlWBz4PQCLUBtDXkgHb8W6N8ZHIm8hbBBRLho/s200/Mommys+Ipod+083.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. Then I use a large knife to make flat ends on the smooshed loaf. I put the loaf (still wrapped) in the fridge to harden a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9CQA-E2uofXKQn4Yq762sJFgFOygvsn01pJFYHfgZru-KUjmN2V6B7T13H0PYpmfRKt_0_38V1iXPVI5JQnInrrOck2LbtIOT1OSGe5jtg_3m7-HRrAkTenDLagX3f3LwwkM8WdLIIRh/s1600/Mommys+Ipod+084.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf9CQA-E2uofXKQn4Yq762sJFgFOygvsn01pJFYHfgZru-KUjmN2V6B7T13H0PYpmfRKt_0_38V1iXPVI5JQnInrrOck2LbtIOT1OSGe5jtg_3m7-HRrAkTenDLagX3f3LwwkM8WdLIIRh/s200/Mommys+Ipod+084.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">6. Remove the loaf and cut into bars.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">My new bar stool upholstery. I loooooove it!! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made all new pillows for the sofas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWaJrTzQpCrqunxOy6w4tArnKutvsMV3e5yrq9NgAQL91aRj9sLaNZXXx5W35_51gXtFYClcnMSycGb-3SywIP4Rgk-LHp48lKsz7uHmJQ3Vv2FcUXspZuGrXIV0GfpS8eFeqqqOaQ-tO/s1600/Christmas+109.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidWaJrTzQpCrqunxOy6w4tArnKutvsMV3e5yrq9NgAQL91aRj9sLaNZXXx5W35_51gXtFYClcnMSycGb-3SywIP4Rgk-LHp48lKsz7uHmJQ3Vv2FcUXspZuGrXIV0GfpS8eFeqqqOaQ-tO/s400/Christmas+109.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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Some of the pictures are fuzzy because I am not great at taking pics without a flash. I hope my enthusiasm for the season comes across though! I am soooo looking forward to a month of joy, family and thanksgiving.<br />
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Admittedly, it's a bit silly! It is however fun, different and convenient. Particularly because maniac #2 loves to use my eyeliner to write on his face. Now the cosmetics are up and out of the drawer. I used about two small magnets (from the WalMart craft center) per item. I also grabbed the small magnetic tins you see in the pic and hung the bowl with twine. I'm pretty sure Frenchy thinks I've lost it. I have no comment.<br />
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Lastly here's my vanity that's now painted blue. I have disliked the white since I painted it. Now I just need to paint the walls a super light blue or simple white. I'm currently praying for more time in my days...<br />
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</tbody></table>I went to my first Christian retreat this weekend and it was amaaaazing! I was completely frightened of what I had gotten myself into as Lisa (who insisted I go with her) and I were pulling into the retreat center parking lot. I was simply not prepared for the blessing God had in store for me. I spent 24 hours with the most real, kind, hysterical and cool women I have been around in a long time. As a new Christian I am still weary (absolutely terrified) of the stereotypes that quite honestly kept me from ever wanting to live a Christ centered life. If I could share one thing I've learned about my new life (and was unexpectedly confirmed this weekend) it would be that focusing on the hypocrites and all the negative things about Christianity is a waste of time. Look at the women in your life who truly inspire you. Look at the mama who truly adores parenthood, the girl who arrives at every function with a smile on her face that's contagious, your girlfriend who has cancer and is drawn closer to the Lord everyday, your Grandmother. These are the women who inspire me and THE common denominator, whether it makes sense to me some days or not, is a strong faith in Christ. I always thought Christianity was about rules and shame and restrictions. Y'all Christianity has opened me up to a life of hope, joy and love like I never knew existed. <br />
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Thank you to Ann, Christie and Nicole for this event. It was too much. <br />
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The link below is to my baptism video. I want to share it on my blog because I want to express how FREEING having Christ in your life is. All you have to do is receive him<br />
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~CarrieIn Balance http://www.blogger.com/profile/17162555949135634455noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313366839233229928.post-63541481656406913402011-04-09T14:14:00.000-04:002011-04-09T14:14:46.980-04:00New Dining Room Chairs!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcX4u5Y8DpGfIPxtwr2eqXwYg9gkC-vwTkX6OAr1z4aCYyOxdHKtdNBgmrxYhfRjHMhnZIw2K5ZX0hCZwpFnM-QI3rvB6CQLMQXoxWLFvF7uykxye8rS16H0y7LF4RCuYCtxwzIyVppXs/s1600/IMG_0365%255B1%255D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdcX4u5Y8DpGfIPxtwr2eqXwYg9gkC-vwTkX6OAr1z4aCYyOxdHKtdNBgmrxYhfRjHMhnZIw2K5ZX0hCZwpFnM-QI3rvB6CQLMQXoxWLFvF7uykxye8rS16H0y7LF4RCuYCtxwzIyVppXs/s320/IMG_0365%255B1%255D.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>Once the kitchen was completed it was time to finally tackle the dining area! I already had the perfect table but I needed to finish the chairs. Since I had introduced the turquoise color to my kitchen I was able to use the vintage Waverly fabric from Aunt Melanie for the chairs! I am so excited because before the kitchen was re-done there was really no way to make the fabric work. The two end chairs are turquoise and the 4 middle chairs are white. I also included pictures of the armoire which holds my sewing supplies. I sew on the dining table and this makes it super convenient. The mirror on the armoire is painted turquoise to match the chairs. I super happy with how everything is coming together!!!!<br />
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My sweet friend Sia Mayorga is throwing a huge fund raiser for the March of Dimes with 100% of the proceeds going to the Southeastern division of the March of Dimes. You can visit her facebook page for more details <a href="http://www.facebook.com/people/Sia-Mayorga-Gibbs/1540776710">http://www.facebook.com/people/Sia-Mayorga-Gibbs/1540776710</a> . Along with fabulous food (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 15px;">Gibbs Efting Management Corporation) </span>and live music by Live Bait there will be a silent auction with GOBS of great stuff from 50 local sponsers. Please come join the party on Saturday, April 16th from 2-6. Tickets are $20 and KIDS ARE FREE! Tickets include food, beer wine, entertainment and the chance to win awesome door prizes! Y'all, I went last year and it was a blast!<br />
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For the auction I painted this side table (sorry Beachandbarn.com, no before pics!) white and then glazed it with blue. I found these gorgeous pulls and here it is! If you'd like it....come to the event and BID!!!!<br />
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Smooches!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here is a great idea for an old planter you may have. I spray painted mine, filled it with spring flowers, ivy and store bought moss. I added a couple of birds that I have around the house and DONE!</div><br />
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</div>In Balance http://www.blogger.com/profile/17162555949135634455noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313366839233229928.post-72754038590588551392011-03-11T09:04:00.000-05:002011-03-11T09:04:47.466-05:00A desk for my nephew!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Howdy! My nephew has been begging me to paint him a desk so here's what I did. The desk was an absolute mess before! All I did was take two cans of satin black spray paint and sprayed. I was sure to use very light coats but I applied about 3 coats. I started with the desk upside down so I could fully cover the legs. I sprayed the hardware turquoise, and when I was putting the drawer pulls back on decided to only replace the pull part and not the decorative back. I think it looks soooo darling and he is sooooo proud! Anyone can do this EASY furniture makeover so GET TO WORK!<br />
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Mrs. ECU and I took over and completely redecorated this room and made their space a place where Mrs. ECU can have quiet time and Mr. ECU can work without clutter. Y'all, I cannot believe we didn't get a before of this office. This was sooooooo much fun!<br />
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This is the before picture of the china cabinet. Did I mention how beautiful this would have been in my house painted white with light blue on the inside?!?!?<br />
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This is the back. It has a tie you can knot or tie into a bow.<br />
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has an adorable frock for date night.....<br />
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I'm so exited about this table and chairs set. This set was donated to the Childrens Museum silent auction last weekend but I have one with two chairs in the works. Pictures coming soon!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Although I'm not certain what Shibby Shab Lu is I do know it's straight from my heart. I fell in love with coastal, shabby chic furniture a few years ago and about a year and a half ago started painting everything I owned! This past December I borrowed a sewing machine from a friend and started sewing pillows and window treatments, and now I am making scarves and dresses. The name Shibby Shab lu was inspired by the two tiny maniacs who live in my home, Lucie and Luc. Lucie is my regularly disheveled princess who takes visitors of our home on a tour and tells them, "Mommy shibby shabbed this and Mommy shibby shabbed that." One day with great enthusiasm she loudly announced, "I love when Mommy shibby shabs!!!!!" She just never quite got the term shabby chic, so I knew if anything ever came of this new passion that Shibby Shab Lu would be the name. A random call to my friend who happens to be an immensely talented graphic designer and the most adorable logo I've seen in a while was created. I have to say that the logo sealed the deal. I really don't know what exactly Shibby Shab Lu does or is or will be but as for right now I am enjoying this very creative phase of my life!</span><br />
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