Jenn's Corner of Heaven: August 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010

SSC Sunday: Bathroom

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Strawberry Shortcake's Crapper

Ok, I realize that's probably not the correct name but "Berry Happy Bathroom" just didn't seem to fit.

My dolls never washed their hands or fixed their hair in the mirror. They always went to the bathroom to go potty. And usually with their clothes on.

I don't recall them ever getting a bath? It was too hard to get their clothes on and off.

Sophie thinks its funny to make the dollies go potty too. Hers take baths though. With their clothes on.

Monday, August 23, 2010

A Loo for Lads and Lasses

I always despised sharing a bathroom with my brother growing up. I wanted my own. My mom's reply was always, "I don't have my own bathroom. I have to share one with your father." Ugh - hardly the same.

Thankfully, my kids are not yet asking me for their own bathroom. They are 7 and 2. But male and female, respectively. Between the 5-year age difference and the opposite sexes, it was a smidge challenging to come up with some decor that could be considered unisex and could withstand at least the next 4-5 years of their adolescence. i.e., no Disney Princesses, no Indiana Jones, no cartoon characters.

I made a poor attempt of jungle-theme leftovers from the old house. Elephants and Giraffes. Totally means jungle, right?

Notice the ugly towel rack. My kids couldn't reach nor get their towels on it.

Now they each have their own hook. And with their initials above it. I found the metal wire letters at urbanoutfitters.com

That's the butt of their elephant tooth brush holder.

I love this grassy one! Also found at urbanoutfitters.com

Giraffe = Jungle

Another ugly towel rack. Unusable. Kids couldn't reach it.

Now we have a place for a hand towel. Along with a note from Mom. You know, since I can't be everywhere at once.

And another friendly note from Mom.

The shower curtain is awesome! It's the top 500 SAT words. What better way to prepare than studying while sittin' on the throne?

And one final shot.

The fresh flowers did not stay. They are there for the photo shoot only. Did you really think I'd put fresh flowers in the kids bathroom?

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Somewhat Simple
Beyond the Picket Fence
The Shabby Chic Cottage
Remodelaholic

Sunday, August 22, 2010

SSC Sunday: Crepe Suzette

Source: TimelessTrinkets.com

Another case of the missing shoe. And where's the poodle, Eclair? And all your blue curly hair?

Ponytails were hip circa 1983.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Fun Feet

I'm going to miss summer. Mostly my Sanuk's. These are the most comfortable sandal/shoe I've ever owned.

Sanuk, in Thai, means "Fun".

They look fun, right? :)

SANUK

Anyone else have a Sanuk Summer? And any ideas how to pull these off with my fall and winter wardrobe?

Sunday, August 15, 2010

SSC Sunday: Blow Kiss Doll

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Strawberry Shortcake Blow Kiss Doll

Unfortunately, what you can't get from this picture, is her scent. Squeeze her belly and she blows air smelled like strawberries - from her mouth.

Source: TimelessTrinkets.com

Christmas, 1982. My Grandma got me the doll!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Fence for a King

We've been in our house a little over a year. And ever since we moved in, we've despised the fence. Someone, at some point, decided it would be a good idea to paint it burgundy.

Once we finished our patio, this is what we looked out to see.

Yuck Yuck Yuck!

Close up of the Yuck.

We thought about sanding or even replacing the fence entirely. Or, just wait another 10 years for mother nature to slowly remove the paint?

I feel a little guilty posting this. It wasn't my idea and I did none of the work. But hey, it's my fence too!

Enter the husband and a power washer.

Voila!

Please excuse the landscaping, or lack thereof.

I'm amazed at the difference it made. It's almost new again. Now, we just need to seal it.

This did take about 5 hours total. But, completely worth it...if you ask me :)

We borrowed the power washer from my father-in-law. So technically, this project was free! Unless you want to count all the water we used?

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Sunday, August 8, 2010

SSC Sunday: Dining Room

SSC = Strawberry Shortcake

My mom has been slowly pulling all my old SSC's from storage and I'm really diggin' it. Brings back a crapload of memories. I've decided to document all my goods here each Sunday. Since I don't have every single piece and part to each doll, I've scoured the Internet for accurate photos. I've documented resources as best as possible. Call me out if not.

Berry Happy Home - The Dining Room

I have all the pieces! Even the cute little bowl. I don't know why but my favorite part about the table was that the leaf could either be extended or tucked down.