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Barn Door Obsession

I have an obsession with barn doors. I think they put the most eclectic touch to living spaces. When we were looking for houses I was always on the lookout for a space that could accommodate an interior barn door. I wasn’t even sure where to look to get barn doors, but I knew when the time came I would find someone and I am glad to know that Specialty Doors will be the place we go when it’s time to get ours done.

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As much as I would like to see a barn door on the main level of our home the space is not  feasible, so the next best thing is the basement. Our basement currently houses a wine cellar/room. While a cute novelty it serves no purpose for us and I would rather re purpose the space with shelving from floor to ceiling for books, games, pictures and other knick knacks. A space that would be perfectly flanked by a barn door.

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I can’t wait to get to the basement and start renovating down there. The Halloween decor is played out. I have big plans for this space and my barn door is going to be amazing…eventually.

In addition to barn doors, Specialty Doors also offers hardware, accordion doors and other solutions to transform living areas into fashionable and functional spaces. If you ever walked into a house that has brass door knobs you know that a detail as small as a door knob can date a house and Specialty Doors can help with these minor details that make a large impact when updating a living space.

I am looking forward to sharing the transformation of our living spaces with you and hopefully they will inspire you to make some changes to your areas. I promise the smallest changes have the biggest impact.

Do you love barn doors?

This is a sponsored post with the Niche Parent Network & Conference. All opinions are my own.

Life Weekend

Weekend Shenanigans

Happy Monday!

This weekend was rather busy. A sick child derailed my plans to complete a service project for Habitat for Humanity with my Sorors on Monday. Poor thing, he got struck with the infamous stomach virus that has made its way around. I thought we were in the clear but apparently not.

Friday evening my SIL came in town with her besties to look for a wedding dress. They ventured down to Bridals by Lori as in “Say Yes to the Dress.” Unfortunately I was unable to attend because I had already committed to helping out with a fundraiser my chapter was having for our Debutantes. She found her dress and it is GORGEOUS and I had a great time with my line sisters.

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Saturday evening I was scheduled to attend some events but my husband needed to use the car and I was just plain tired. At some point everyone laid down for a nap and I awoke while they were still sleeping. I used that very RARE and precious time to spend some time alone comfy on my couch watching a Cosby Show Marathon. Sometimes it truly is the small things. It only lasted about 2 hours but it felt like an eternity.

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Sunday, I woke up early and placed some dinner in the crock pot. My SIL and her besties were headed out again to find bridesmaids dresses. My SIL is one of those people that managed to master the makeup videos on YouTube and while she was “beating” her own face I asked for a slight “beat” and she obliged.

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My Chapter was hosting a Sisterly Relations activity at No Mas Cantina, a local Mexican restaurant downtown for some fellowship and food. After I was all made up I headed out to No Mas. I looooooove my Line Sisters. WE take advantage of all opportunities to take photos!

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Sunday evening, I made it home and relaxed, and had movie night in the theater with my SIL and her friends. Finally watched The Butler. What an awesome movie.

So, that was my weekend. Did you make Monday a “day off” or a “day on?” How was your weekend? Has that nasty virus found its way to your house?

 

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Linking up with Trina and Aracely.

I promise when the weather gets warm I will get more interesting with these photos but for now my vacant dining room will have to due.

Still haven’t been out much during the week. Sunday was chapter meeting. I wore:

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Dress: Gap Blazer: Thrifted (J. Crew) Shoes: Steve Madden Belt: Target

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Happy Founders Day to all the Ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

On January 15, 1908 Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

If you are on social media and not a member I am sure some are wondering what is the big deal. Alpha Kappa Alpha was the FIRST sorority created for African American women. Our history through the past 106 years is rich and runs deep in the organizations mission to be of “Service to all Mankind” From the Great Migration to the civil rights movement to the issues plaguing our communities today Alpha Kappa Alpha women have been and will continue to work in the trenches of our communities educating and making life better for all mankind.

To have the desire, go through the process, and have the privilege of joining the sisterhood is something to be proud of. So just let the AKAs have this day!!

Happy Founders Day Sorors!!

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….and a happy belated Founders Day to the phenomenal women of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. who celebrated on January 13.