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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

Make way for Baby

I hated, loathed, and despised how my gentle household was taken over by baby gear the instant the older boys were born.  Exersaucer, high chair, and swing.  Fisher-Price Farm, Hot Wheels Trick-Tracks and anything that was primary colored that had NO off switch! 

As soon as we told my mother-in-law we were expecting she says enthusiastically..."What do you need?"

The first thing I said was, "NO LARGE PLASTIC THINGS"

True story...

But...here were in practical land again.

Of course I could walk up and down the stairs to the baby's room every time to feed, change and put it down for a nap. What is the sense in that when I can have my house overrun by plastic things again.

Here is our "Man Den". 
My cozy western-themed-with-log-saw room off the kitchen. Hence the cookbook rack.

 
Seriously...how many cookbooks do I have?

I deciding to relocate the book rack to the dining room



I accessorized with a painted paper screen my Dad brought back from Japan when I was in high school. It was for my mom who gave it to me on "permanent loan".
 
Guess what I decided to put in the bookshelf place in the "Man Den"?


...a pink pack-n-play.

Now all you "hoping for a girl" people out there, don't get excited.  I still don't know what sex it is.
I wanted a changing table/bassinet for the main floor and saw this on clearence at Target for 55 bucks!
I didn't even care if it was teal (my most un-favorite color ever), I was buying it.  
You can't even find a decent used one for that price.
 
Now our man cave has pink in it...
( it's about time!)

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