Weekend and #projectgetroomsreadyforkids

Good morning friends.

I'm hoping you all enjoyed a beuno weekend.

Mine was pretty great.

The husband was out of town with the 6 year old so I had the weekend with my boys...thankfully, my parents came down and stayed with us, which made the solo baby parenting time much less stressful/more enjoyable.

The most notable event of said 3 days was the lopping off my big dude's locks...fellow moms of boys might be able to relate about how hard it is to take off the baby curls but it was time I think (I think)...I wish I had a photo of Mr. Dapperpants but I was too busy staring at how different he looked to focus on taking a picture...will post one soon- amazing how hair affects ones appearance...he looks like a totally different kid.

In other news, I played around with some stuff in the house and made some progress in the basement.

For one, I decided to take the gold kitchen chairs downstairs...

 ...and use the Pantons in their place...happy with how they look in their new home...

As well, I had my contractor install the hand painted silk curtains in the basement guest room...

My amazing designer friend/sponsor Hollie Cooper (Pillotopia/The Pink Zipper) made them for me...and by made, I mean she hand painted the silk, measured them up, lined them, cut them so that they didn't have to go to the floor behind the headboard but did so on the ends, and then made them into ripple fold (my new favourite curtain variety) panels...

IN LOVE WITH THEM

PS...If you're in the market for this sort of graphic fabric, she can custom do any length/fabric/colour for you- sooooooo good.

Along with the curtains, I also got the laundry doors painted up, and the old kitchen table re-built...

I plan on adding frosted glass to the doors, before they get hung on a track in front of the laundry room...excited!

And I think that's it for progress on the basement front.

The shower is getting finished up today, with the installation of the glass/steel window like enclosure...sooooo anxious to see it and I promise a reveal as soon as it's done.

Kisses.

xo

Tiger Chest

I've mentioned before how thrift stores can be hit or miss in NYC. I get it though. Real estate here is so expensive, they have to really hike those prices up to cover the rent. So I usually don't have high expectations for great deals if I'm popping in to shop. (By the way, I recommend any of the Housing Works locations, the Salvation Army way over on 11th Ave and the Angel Store Thrift on 17th.) For the most part you can expect to find something like this. The tag here read "Pink chair in the Eames style, Broken leg. As-is, $195" Like, what? You can buy them new for less. Who's going to pay that for a busted up knock-off?

Yet, just a few feet away from the overpriced broken chair was this Tigery beauty. Price: $200 on the dot.

This type of wood and finish is practically my favorite thing in the world. I love-lurve-luff the pattern in the grain. I don't even know what species the wood it is - looks too smooth to be oak. Crotch mahogany? Maple?

So then I did what any other hardcore thrifter would do. I threw angry glances of warning to the shoppers around me and flung my body over the thing while I spent five full minutes carefully prying off the clear mailing tape they used to secure the price tag (??). Then I happily hustled to the train to go pick up my car and bring this baby back home with me.

The chest replaced the pink wire console for now, which went on the back porch - and I love it there. I'm still trying to figure out the rest of the office, but I think we're getting there. I love this big brass lamp here that I pulled out of the lamp graveyard in the basement. A big desk project is happening this week (more on that Monday), and I think a new rug will really help.

HAPPY WEEKEND! I hope you're having a great one! xo

DGM Render Silent

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Happy Friday MTG peeps,

As it is Friday, make certain you give yourself a treat for the end of the week and head on out to your local gaming store and sling some cards in a Friday Night Magic event.  We'll be off to FNM at our local card shop, OMG! Games here in Barrie, Ontario, play some standard constructed and hopefully score this month's FNM promo card, Call of the Conclave.

Speaking of FNM . . . Dragon's Maze Spoilers AHOY !
 We've been following this developing story since early this morning but now have been provided with sufficient evidence to indicate that the following alleged Dragon's Maze spoiler is indeed worthy to post (there have been a LOT of fakes again this season - thanks 4Chan!).  The first image appears to have been taken by Michael J. Fox using a potato-camera.  Anywhoos - the story goes that at a FNM event in Australia (city / store unknown at this time - Adelaide, South Australia?), the event wrapped up and the organiser began to break out the promo cards and this lovely card was found.  Since then, the original image poster ('JackAtlas' / 'the_warmaster') had been able to obtain and post a more clear image.  Let's have a looky-loo . . .

Warning - not confirmed - rely only on official Dragon's Maze previews from the mothersite.
Render Silent, wuu

Instant, Rare
 
Counter target spell. Its controller cant cast spells this turn.
 
ills. Kev Walker
*96/156 Buy-a-Box promo
Water Mark - Azorius

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THIS - does not look too badly at all.  Let's dissect.

This counterspell does have a slightly more restrictive mana cost than Dissipate or Cancel which may turn off some players.  The benefits here however is that during latter turns in the game when the required mana is available for to your opponent, chances are that you can likely expect two or more spells during that player's turn (or even your turn).  Although your opponent can cast and have have spells resolve in response to Render Silent, their options are now rather limited.  Speaking of limited, there are only a number of limited counterspells in standard constructed at the moment which may have some players warming up to this card.

Render Silent is the Booster box promo card (or Buy-a-box promo) for Dragon's Maze.  Purchasing a booster box at participating local stores, and you may be able to get one of these. They are foil cards with alternate art, and are often highly prized by collectors.

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In other news, we still are following another card - 'Varolz, the Scar-Striped' for which a card image was posted.  We are still not satisfied that this is not another fake and won't post about it.

Have a great weekend and happy gaming.
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Lately on Fab (April Edition!)

Another short week gone! It's so cliche, but I'm just blown away at how fast time is flying by lately. It's stressful and also a little exciting. There are lots of good things coming this year. :)

I'm so thrilled to share with you my April product picks from Fab. This company is hitting it out of the park lately. They continue to find the coolest products and offer them at discounted prices. I love getting to pop on every other week or so to see what sales they have coming up.

Here's what's caught my eye this week (and, yes, that's a cardboard unicorn as well as a concrete tape dispenser):

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(pssst! here's that post on the Lonny jewelry armoire)

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This post was brought to you by Fab.com. Thank you for supporting LGN sponsors! :)

PS I'll be back a little later today to share a new furniture addition I ended up putting in my office. I think you're going to love it as much as I do. :)

#projectvicarious - A Mini Reveal and a Baby, Baby, Baby Nursery Board

I know I promised a nursery reveal this week but I have a very good reason for not sharing...word on the street is that it's going to be PUBLISHED y'all!

Sooooooooo excited.

Sadly, it means I can't share it here for now but I promise all will be revealed soon.

In the meantime, I've got two things to share today.

1. An amazing nursery board a la...

...that's brought to you by one of my newest blogging friends, Amy of...

A full time graphic designer and lover of all things creative, Amy is one talented lady.

I've become a huge fan of her blog since she submitted what is definitely, one of my all time most favouritist nursery designs...

wallpaper

curtains

chandelier

baby animal portraits

dresser

lounger

letter pillow

dog pillows

cowhide rug

crib

animal rocker

french vintage rocker

.......

I'm a very large fan of the modern/vintage mix and adore how this space is both serene yet dynamic.

The hit of glamour brought to you by the chandy and metallic rug, don't hurt its cause either;)

A large thank you to Ms Love on Sunday for sending in such sweet baby design love!

2. I Instagrammed a few teaser shots of the almost complete #projectvicarious and thought I'd share them over here too because...well...I'm THRILLED with how it's coming together.

First, there's these vintage wing back chairs that my client found...we had them re-upholstered in a Les Touche look-a-like fabric and topped them off with some KW Urchin pillows in soft pink...

...the table in between is Barbara Berry and the rug is from Anthro.

In addition, the glorious daybed from Black Rooster is also in place and is surrounded by a modern swing lamp in chrome and some of the bestest black doors (that lead into the dining room) one ever did see...

The faux fur throw is also BR and that coffee table peaking out from below is perhaps my all time favourite...'Cara' by Made Goods.

I promise a full reveal once all is complete!!!

Smooches.

xo

Tumblr Thursday

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Happy Thursday MTG peeps,

Tomorrow, we'll be heading out to our local gamery shoppe, OMG! Games here in Barrie, just a hop / skip / jump from Georgian College to get some Friday Night Magic in and perhaps get a chance to score the new FNM promo, Call of the Conclave with slick new alt art from Anthony Palumbo.  We still don't have a deck we want to play - sure loads we love to play at the kitchen table - perhaps something with a Golgari Zombie theme (we did get a few cards from MTG Mint Card recently).  Anywhos - OMG! Games is also running a $5 standard constructed event this Saturday (noon-30 start) with a chance to win a free entry to the Dragon's Maze prerelease - not too shabby we think.  Expect Dragon's Maze spoilers and previews raining down on the MTG community starting next week.

Righto - onto today's topic - Tumblr Time!  Here's the latest and greatest from our sister site, MTG Realm on Tumblr.
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April 03, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering - Basilica Guards

Orzhov Daily & Doctrine
Suddenly and without provocation, beloved Basilica greeters Tom and Jerry were needlessly murdered late last night while on duty at the Orzhov Church of Deals.  Witnesses identified Gruul radical leader Ruric-Thar as the attacker.  The Guild has filed writs with the appropriate Azorius enforcement offices for follow-up.  Those who miss the kind, witty, and jovial fixture at our doors may again see them hard at work early next week in their new assignment as Thrulls in our collection and extortion branch office.
Illustration by Dan Scott with new Dragon’s Maze art by Karl Kopinski.

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April 03, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering - Dragon’s Maze
Some arts in today’s Uncharted Realms article on the mothersite featuring Gobbies.  Featured illustrations by Ryan Barger, Kev Walker, and Svetlin Velinov.
Flavor-wise, I’m hoping we have a reference to Skreeg, Ral Zarek’s ever-faithful goblin assistant.

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April 03, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering - Your Local Gamestore
Here’s the freak’n awesome floor of the play space at The Game Hub located in Lower Lake, California.
Note - If you drop a card on the floor here, you’re basically pooched.

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April 02, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering - Dragon’s Maze League

Check with your local gaming store.  The league runs for five weeks, beginning on the release day of the Dragon’s Maze expansion. The suggested play format for the league is Sealed Deck. Entry fees and prizes are determined by your store. 20 Bird token cards are included in the league kit to supplement your store’s prizes.  Check MTG Realm for any updates.

League Kit:
• Instruction sheet
• Double-sided tracking poster
• 32 Progress cards with lanyard
• 8 Sheets of guild symbol stickers
• 20 Prize-supplement Bird tokens
• 5 DCI™ Membership Cards
• 1 Score pad

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April 02, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering - Dragon’s Maze Prerelease

• Each player attending the prerelease receives the same promotional card, which can ‘’’not’’’ be played in the sealed deck.

• In the prerelease sealed format, players choose their guild and receive a guild pack of the appropriate guild which also supports a secret second guild. The which will share one color with the chosen guild. It will always be from the opposite set as your chosen guild (Return to Ravnica <> Gatecrash).
  
• Each guildpack contains four Dragon’s Maze booster packs, one Guild Prerelease pack from the guild, and one secret Guild Prerelease pack.
  
• The two guild packs will be the same as they were in their original Prerelease, but will not have that set’s Prerelease promo for those guilds.
  
• The guild Prerelease packs will not contain a Spindown life counter, sticker, or guild welcome letter.
  
• There’s also a maze! Players will work collectively to advance their chosen guild through the ‘’Implicit Maze’’ each round. There are prizes for each guild that gets all the way through the maze, and special prizes for the first guild that does it.
  
• The Implicit Maze Kit includes 1 Large Implicit Maze activity poster, 10 Guild progress markers, Guild insignia buttons, Foil basic land promo cards and Planeswalker Points Achievement cards
  
• When the maze is completed, all participating players will receive a premium (foil) basic land promo card.

Look to MTG Realm to post upcoming Dragon’s Maze Game Day information.

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April 03, 2013

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Magic: the Gathering …

C R A B S ! !
Freak’n everywhere !

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Vintage Moroccan Rag Rug

Speaking of new rug purchases, I've started doing work again on the girls' room lately. About a month or so ago I ran in to West Elm to pick up some things in the Market section (so good) and I saw two or three of these vintage Moroccan rag rugs from across the store.  Moroccan rugs of all varieties are always so expensive so I was thrilled to see these marked way, way down.

I love the texture to these rugs. You can often find them on eBay, but I loved that these had been completely cleaned. Not a speck of dust or a trace of musty odor on these.

I was really taken with this one with the smaller pattern, but the size was too long for my girls room.

So I ended up getting the wider, shorter rug with the bigger pattern, which turns out is perfect for impromptu games of hopscotch.

I layered it on top of the Madeline Weinrib dhurrie I picked up two years ago (that probably is due for a professional cleaning - I spy a crayon mark here!), and I kind of like how the shapes in the two rugs play off each other. 

The off-white color is actually a metallic silver. Love it :)

I feel like this type of rug was just meant to be in a kids room, don't you think? It's soft and casual and charming. Also, when we forget to put Linus in his crate at night, he chooses to sleep here on the rug in front of the girls' bunk beds. What a guy! Protects babies and enjoys a good Moroccan rug.