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I wonder what the TSA thought!) \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"repurposed-wooden-tripod.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Z6y460146nE\/WcNo1uqME7I\/AAAAAAABlPA\/NOEsXtytsncWUE9zx84j7X2tPUNS81cdQCHMYCw\/repurposed-wooden-tripod.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Repurposed wooden tripod\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI have wanted one of these tripod lamps for-EVER.. since seeing them in the Pottery Barn catalog. \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"tripod cherry floor lamp.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-0phQCsOzQRw\/WcNx264InuI\/AAAAAAABlPo\/I77WmU17JXIHdKBGNEJxFk6sadqQmzYowCHMYCw\/tripod%2Bcherry%2Bfloor%2Blamp.jpeg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"tripod cherry floor lamp\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EMy version looks pretty darn close! \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"vintage wooden tripod lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-HTOcUOZR5AA\/WcNo2dNddDI\/AAAAAAABlPI\/91l3G9WvHJ4woQc1ha50cQNBQum5aik-gCHMYCw\/vintage%2Bwooden%2Btripod%2Blamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Vintage wooden tripod lamp\" width=\"398\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIf you aren’t lucky enough to find an authentic vintage tripod, you can actually buy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2hjHqSm\"\u003Ewooden tripod reproductions\u003C\/a\u003E on Amazon for about $50.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"DIY-vintage-wooden-tripod-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-WJ7hGwznlso\/WcLOeWMADEI\/AAAAAAABlOU\/lgUxrF4gaoAvSqEAIxuJ9rOXIMy_Ux3sACHMYCw\/DIY-vintage-wooden-tripod-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"DIY vintage wooden tripod lamp\" width=\"390\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EOf course, they won’t come with the patina (or cobwebs) that are found on the authentic deal found in your dad’s basement but they are still cheaper than \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/pottery-barn.7eer.net\/c\/303294\/267848\/4332?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.potterybarn.com%2Fproducts%2Fgibson-metal-wood-tripod-floor-lamp-base%2F%3FcatalogId%3D62%26sku%3D7463227%26cm_ven%3DPLA%26cm_cat%3DGoogle%26cm_pla%3DLighting%2520%253E%2520Floor%2520Lamps%26kwid%3Dproductads-adid%5E202405455838-device%5Ec-plaid%5E297280505003-sku%5E7463227-adType%5EPLA%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjwxo3OBRBpEiwAS7X62X0Iuom6l9ANSfzUykg8XRVUZuPMd1WbRbTDulJASjNteuKKQdanhBoCSQ8QAvD_BwE%26cm_ite%3D%5B%5BPLA%5D%2520-%2520Good%2520Desktop%5D\"\u003Ea $470 floor lamp. \u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"vintage-surveyors-tripod.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-2I9v2-B_pxk\/WcNo23TRyBI\/AAAAAAABlPM\/VKshZvyROskEhWu3Z8vLHXffML3AGr7-wCHMYCw\/vintage-surveyors-tripod.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Vintage surveyors tripod\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo turn this beauty into a light, it is pretty straight forward.  You just need a\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2xpunIi\"\u003E make-a-lamp kit\u003C\/a\u003E and a lampshade.  (You could buy the rewiring supplies individually but the kit makes it easy.) \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"DIY-Make-a-lamp-kit-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-jEFmuy_z21M\/WcNozbimanI\/AAAAAAABlOw\/rDQRBYNh8Vk0kxYXW2_nR92KYW1Fds9WACHMYCw\/DIY-Make-a-lamp-kit-.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"DIY Make a lamp kit\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI removed the center threaded washer from the tripod and added a threaded rod though (I used a longer one than the one that came with the kit, because the original was too short.. I secured the rod to the washer using a pair of nuts.  \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"replacement-parts-for-rewiring-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-7E_17CVXiKc\/WcNo0woNvEI\/AAAAAAABlO8\/be1w8_Hs03gbBYv9IbVCDCan1r29lrMeACHMYCw\/replacement-parts-for-rewiring-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Replacement parts for rewiring lamp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EI replaced the washer into the tripod and made sure the threaded rod was high enough to support the new light. \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"adding-hardware-to-vintage-tripod-floor-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-MXGR_eXXVVs\/WcNoxpx_h6I\/AAAAAAABlOk\/pGqOUrOa8Ykz_KciqLy2N6lKC0lLzCknwCHMYCw\/adding-hardware-to-vintage-tripod-floor-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Adding hardware to vintage tripod floor lamp\" width=\"600\" height=\"324\" border=\"0\" \/\u003EI added the light kit\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"adding-light-fixture-to-vintage-wooden-tripod.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-XWR8dOX6dzU\/WcNoyfdrhbI\/AAAAAAABlOo\/Qr805SO4Wr4uYwkaJmr1jeg4NIpRUlL1wCHMYCw\/adding-light-fixture-to-vintage-wooden-tripod.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Adding light fixture to vintage wooden tripod\" width=\"501\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003EAnd then attached the wires. \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"rewiring-floor-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-eyVGsNjpebQ\/WcNo13Qc2ZI\/AAAAAAABlPE\/lDJhyz9ZSd4OcUQs-DgwNHtY_u1P-3F6wCHMYCw\/rewiring-floor-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Rewiring floor lamp\" width=\"535\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"DIY-rewired-lamp-from-tripod.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-Tdbm0lwD2Lc\/WcNoz-u3kzI\/AAAAAAABlO0\/RKRZPsFOpz0P5s842aeh9CfZ-0darWATwCHMYCw\/DIY-rewired-lamp-from-tripod.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"DIY rewired lamp from tripod\" width=\"599\" height=\"529\" border=\"0\" \/\u003EFinally I added the shade and it was time to test It out! \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"adding-shade-to-rewired-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-62QIMYki224\/WcNoyy6JcpI\/AAAAAAABlOs\/lmX0tGO1nwoTUpC_IqPvMKv-hcDJys_uwCHMYCw\/adding-shade-to-rewired-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Adding shade to rewired lamp\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"wooden-tripod-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-wbWwZEZ5uPE\/WcNo3v51caI\/AAAAAAABlPQ\/2H32w6W5SwcymcRwRiLj794RXsPRaL0CQCHMYCw\/wooden-tripod-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Wooden tripod lamp\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" border=\"0\" \/\u003EIt worked great\u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"DIY-tripod-lamp.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OEQv1A427tk\/WcNo0WwRPrI\/AAAAAAABlO4\/yyGvz2tYbRUBlW0EQhK8aqC6m7kKBkpUgCHMYCw\/DIY-tripod-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"DIY tripod lamp\" width=\"437\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThis was just one of a series of amazing DIY projects.  You don’t want to miss them: \u003Cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Easy Home Decor Power Tool Projects.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-cKUL6fmtZLA\/WcNx2UpBacI\/AAAAAAABlPk\/MAlycykB-RAe3toA-0uhWHflKS5cZPx2QCHMYCw\/Easy%2BHome%2BDecor%2BPower%2BTool%2BProjects.jpg?imgmax=1600\" alt=\"Easy Home Decor Power Tool Projects\" width=\"420\" height=\"600\" border=\"0\" \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe Kim Six Fix \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2017\/09\/vintage-surveyor-wood-tripod-floor-lamp.html\"\u003EVintage Surveyors Tripod Lamp\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EVirginia Sweet Pea \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.virginiasweetpea.com\/diy-candlesticks-using-upcycled-bedposts\/\"\u003EDIY Candlesticks Using Upcycled Bedposts\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EH2OBungalow \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/h2obungalow.com\/upcycled-metal-and-wood-table\/\"\u003EUpcycled Metal and Wood Table\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECreate and Babble \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/createandbabble.com\/little-round-stool\/\"\u003ELittle Round Stool\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy Love 2 Create \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mylove2create.com\/2017\/09\/small-decorative-caddy.html\"\u003ESmall Decorative Caddy\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EMy Repurposed Life \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.myrepurposedlife.com\/one-pallet-project-easy-potting-table\/\"\u003EEasy One Pallet Project\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EDesigned Decor \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/wp.me\/p30WfZ-4xy\"\u003EBuild Your Own Tufted Bench \u003C\/a\u003E \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E \u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/1130524676290570045"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/1130524676290570045"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2017\/09\/vintage-surveyor-wood-tripod-floor-lamp.html","title":"Vintage Surveyor Wood Tripod Floor Lamp "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-wbWwZEZ5uPE\/WcNo3v51caI\/AAAAAAABlPQ\/2H32w6W5SwcymcRwRiLj794RXsPRaL0CQCHMYCw\/s72-c\/wooden-tripod-lamp.jpg?imgmax=1600","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-8465866482404190045"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-18T14:42:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-11-11T19:53:51.054-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"domestic life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mantel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Rustic Lodge Inspired Holiday Home Tour"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cimg alt=\"Rustic Lodge Style Holiday Home Tour Rustic and Vintage with a touch of the outdoors I love it\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OBq-mjW_T3c\/WFcQcZsp86I\/AAAAAAABjTQ\/yUR6UasbRfc\/Rustic%252520and%252520Woodsy%25252C%252520this%252520lodge%252520inspired%252520holiday%252520home%252520tour%252520is%252520warm%252520and%252520comforting.%252520I%252520would%252520love%252520to%252520snuggle%252520up%252520here%252520by%252520the%252520fire%252520on%252520Christmas%252520morning%252521%252520.jpg?imgmax=1600\" style=\"display: block; 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I would love to snuggle up here by the fire on Christmas morning! .jpg\" width=\"289\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EWelcome to part two of my holiday home tour.  Today I’m sharing my family room and kitchen with you.  I took inspiration from that rustic mountain lodge feel of traditional ski chalets and mountain homes. Since it doesn’t really get cold here in California, I wanted the space to remind me of the cool crisp woods up in the mountains. All the rustic elements and natural colors make it feel extra cozy!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Rustic christmas mantel with plaid and red\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-xwL3OTXHxw0\/WFcKGCXdzjI\/AAAAAAABjSw\/BNNBYCqdRd4\/Rustic-christmas-mantel-with-plaid-and-red.jpg?imgmax=1600\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Rustic-christmas-mantel-with-plaid-and-red.jpg\" width=\"405\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIf you missed the first half of my home tour, it is DRAMATICALLY different than that space which featured \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/traditional-victorian-holiday-home-tour.html\"\u003Etraditional Victorian style Christmas decor.\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/traditional-victorian-holiday-home-tour.html\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"\" border=\"0\" height=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--YZcY_kXAFE\/WFDzMAzdyBI\/AAAAAAABjPw\/1YONmPLMNOE\/Traditional%252520Victorian%252520Holiday%252520Home%252520Tour%252520in%252520Gold%252520and%252520Silver.jpg?imgmax=1600\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"\" width=\"\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/rustic-lodge-inspired-holiday-home-tour.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/8465866482404190045"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/8465866482404190045"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/rustic-lodge-inspired-holiday-home-tour.html","title":"Rustic Lodge Inspired Holiday Home Tour"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-OBq-mjW_T3c\/WFcQcZsp86I\/AAAAAAABjTQ\/yUR6UasbRfc\/s72-c\/Rustic%252520and%252520Woodsy%25252C%252520this%252520lodge%252520inspired%252520holiday%252520home%252520tour%252520is%252520warm%252520and%252520comforting.%252520I%252520would%252520love%252520to%252520snuggle%252520up%252520here%252520by%252520the%252520fire%252520on%252520Christmas%252520morning%252521%252520.jpg?imgmax=1600","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-3695556989839343635"},"published":{"$t":"2016-12-13T23:53:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2017-01-05T20:39:40.227-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dining Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mantel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Traditional Victorian Holiday Home Tour: Living and Dining Rooms"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional Victorian Holiday Home Tour\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--YZcY_kXAFE\/WFDzMAzdyBI\/AAAAAAABjPw\/1YONmPLMNOE\/Traditional%252520Victorian%252520Holiday%252520Home%252520Tour%252520in%252520Gold%252520and%252520Silver.jpg?imgmax=1600\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Traditional Victorian Holiday Home Tour in Gold and Silver.\" width=\"340\"\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\"\u003EThis year I couldn’t decide between two dramatically different styles of Christmas decor, so instead of giving one up, I decided I would just use both.  Today I’m going to share my living room and dining room, which are decorated in the over the top gold gilded style of the Victorian age. \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/traditional-victorian-holiday-home-tour.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/3695556989839343635"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/3695556989839343635"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/12\/traditional-victorian-holiday-home-tour.html","title":"Traditional Victorian Holiday Home Tour: Living and Dining Rooms"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/--YZcY_kXAFE\/WFDzMAzdyBI\/AAAAAAABjPw\/1YONmPLMNOE\/s72-c\/Traditional%252520Victorian%252520Holiday%252520Home%252520Tour%252520in%252520Gold%252520and%252520Silver.jpg?imgmax=1600","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-2758555196794281424"},"published":{"$t":"2016-11-21T00:40:00.001-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-11-27T13:47:43.915-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"domestic life"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Home"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"house hunting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Beautiful Neutral Transitional Living Room Inspiration"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dYfgVGsa9WY\/WDKyX_bSoZI\/AAAAAAABjBk\/lALNTG_boI4A0Uri13rnV5c0bEujj6u6gCLcB\/s1600\/Beautiful-Nuetral-Transitional-Living-Rooms.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Beautiful and neutral transitional living room inspiration\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dYfgVGsa9WY\/WDKyX_bSoZI\/AAAAAAABjBk\/lALNTG_boI4A0Uri13rnV5c0bEujj6u6gCLcB\/s640\/Beautiful-Nuetral-Transitional-Living-Rooms.jpg\" title=\"Beautiful and neutral transitional living room inspiration. A style blend of contemporary and traditional, and mix of straight lines and curves, gives these living rooms a warm and welcoming feeling without being fussy. \" width=\"254\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003EI recently had to get rid of my living room sofa, and I have been on the hunt for a new one.  I want something with clean lines and super neutral.   I know some people are all about color, but I like my room to be plain, so I can add my color transiently, be it with crazy \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/search\/label\/Mantel\" rel=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emantelscapes\u003C\/a\u003E or fun \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/search?q=pillow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Ethrow pillows\u003C\/a\u003E, or \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/search?q=art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Emy own art work\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI also just saw that Sherman William’s recently annouced their 2017 color of the year: \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-collection\/color-forecast\/color-of-the-year\/%20#_a5y_p=5717812\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPoised Taupe\u003C\/a\u003E and I thought it was the perfect jumping off point for a living room. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Sw img diy coty1 17 lp\" border=\"0\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-9QthmTU3ToM\/WCg2MoommJI\/AAAAAAABi-k\/g0GaniJ1y6I\/sw-img-diy-coty1-17-lp.jpg?imgmax=1600\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"sw-img-diy-coty1-17-lp.jpg\" width=\"598\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EStyle wise, I\u0026#39;d say I\u0026#39;m definitely \u003Ci\u003Etransitional\u003C\/i\u003E.  A balance of traditional elements along side clean lines of modern pieces.  I don\u0026#39;t do farmhouse, rustic, shabby chic, french country or ultra modern. I do like traditional mixed with contemporary or industrial pieces.  That ia a hallmark of transitional design.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003ETransitional design is also known for its casual, comfortable and child friendly features, and it has a sense of warmth and coziness.  The perfect family home!  It features a balance of clean lines, and curves, without being too ornate or gaudy.  Often homes for sale are staged with tranistional style, since it generates the feeling of welcoming. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EFinding transitional design inspiration can be tough, since most designs tend to lean either lean more contemporary or more traditional.  But I scoured the internet to find some that are both NEUTRAL and TRANSITIONAL.     This is the inspriation for my new living room:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/11\/beautiful-neutral-transitional-living.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/2758555196794281424"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/2758555196794281424"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2016\/11\/beautiful-neutral-transitional-living.html","title":"Beautiful Neutral Transitional Living Room Inspiration"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-dYfgVGsa9WY\/WDKyX_bSoZI\/AAAAAAABjBk\/lALNTG_boI4A0Uri13rnV5c0bEujj6u6gCLcB\/s72-c\/Beautiful-Nuetral-Transitional-Living-Rooms.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-8942260415840110590"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-16T05:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-05-31T21:05:22.247-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Art"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fun Stuff"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Mantel"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Painting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Silhouette"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Traditional Christmas Mantel Featuring Lighted Santa Sleigh Sign "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UyE_KCaM8xk\/VnD9nBW-z2I\/AAAAAAABfU0\/EDzSWkFqTqc\/Chistmas-Mantel-featuring-lighted-Santa-and-Reindeer-Sleigh-Reclaimed-Wood-Sign.jpg\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Chistmas Mantel featuring lighted Santa and Reindeer Sleigh Reclaimed Wood Sign\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UyE_KCaM8xk\/VnD9nBW-z2I\/AAAAAAABfU0\/EDzSWkFqTqc\/Chistmas-Mantel-featuring-lighted-Santa-and-Reindeer-Sleigh-Reclaimed-Wood-Sign.jpg?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Chistmas-Mantel-featuring-lighted-Santa-and-Reindeer-Sleigh-Reclaimed-Wood-Sign.jpg\" width=\"461\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EEven though I\u0026#39;ve already shared my \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/traditional-christmas-house-tour.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Eholiday home tour\u003C\/a\u003E last week,  you may have noticed I only gave a tiny glimpse of my (at that time, unfinished) Christmas mantel. I have been sitting on this post for a while because I was invited by \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/jenwoodhouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EJen Woodhouse\u003C\/a\u003E to be part of this year\u0026#39;s “Deck the Halls DIY-Style” blog hop.  I have joined with 17 other bloggers featuring great holiday decor with a DIY spin.  \u003Ci\u003E(All their links are at the bottom of this post!)\u003C\/i\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Deck the halls diy graphic\" border=\"0\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-vUgN429-FWw\/VnD_A5poMWI\/AAAAAAABfXE\/DlT2eZEx934\/deck-the-halls-diy-graphic.jpg?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"deck-the-halls-diy-graphic.jpg\" width=\"598\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/traditional-christmas-mantel-featuring.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/8942260415840110590"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/8942260415840110590"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/traditional-christmas-mantel-featuring.html","title":"Traditional Christmas Mantel Featuring Lighted Santa Sleigh Sign "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-UyE_KCaM8xk\/VnD9nBW-z2I\/AAAAAAABfU0\/EDzSWkFqTqc\/s72-c\/Chistmas-Mantel-featuring-lighted-Santa-and-Reindeer-Sleigh-Reclaimed-Wood-Sign.jpg?imgmax=800","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-3558633970672358870"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-11T05:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-12-29T21:09:38.072-08:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Dining Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"DIY"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Staging"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Traditional Christmas House Tour"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/www.thekimsixfix.com\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Traditional Red and Green Christmas Decor\" border=\"0\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-JUODWQsajxg\/Vmp8kagcPEI\/AAAAAAABfNk\/rlJYPi8HTmc\/Traditional-Red-and-Green-Christmas-Decor.jpg?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Traditional-Red-and-Green-Christmas-Decor.jpg\" width=\"600\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EChristmas is only 2 weeks away! So it is time to give you a quick home tour of my holiday decor.   \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Bottle brush tree vignettes inside jars\" border=\"0\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-vKNtp28hywM\/Vmp73cMb6fI\/AAAAAAABfLA\/_BTARq8TKQw\/bottle-brush-tree-vignettes-inside-jars.jpg?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"bottle-brush-tree-vignettes-inside-jars.jpg\" width=\"600\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Candle mason jar centerpiece\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-igDp_R4gOgU\/Vmp75dnNS3I\/AAAAAAABfLE\/9AFP6mig8o0\/candle-mason-jar-centerpiece.jpg?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"candle-mason-jar-centerpiece.jpg\" width=\"414\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI’ve already showed you \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/simple-rustic-winter-front-porch.html\"\u003Emy exterior decorations\u003C\/a\u003E, so today is the day we move to the interior!\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/traditional-christmas-house-tour.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/3558633970672358870"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/3558633970672358870"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/traditional-christmas-house-tour.html","title":"Traditional Christmas House Tour"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-JUODWQsajxg\/Vmp8kagcPEI\/AAAAAAABfNk\/rlJYPi8HTmc\/s72-c\/Traditional-Red-and-Green-Christmas-Decor.jpg?imgmax=800","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-772389236670410719"},"published":{"$t":"2015-12-10T05:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-23T02:23:12.617-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Children"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"happiness"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"inspiration"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"KeepingItRealWithKimSix"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Motherhood"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"personal"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"true confessions"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"One Day My Tree Won't Be Ugly, But I Will Be Heartbroken"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"Today’s post isn’t going to be one that drives thousands of views with its eye-candy images or breathtaking decor. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt isn’t going to be filled with beautiful vignettes and awe-inspiring holiday decorations that belong in the pages of a magazine. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EIt isn’t one that you are likely see on a lot of other blogs, since it isn’t the type of post that most design bloggers would want to share.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EBut today’s post comes from my heart.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EToday I want to share my cheesy plastic ornament-filled, terrible pop-culture referencing, asymmetric, overloaded, unmatched and down right UGLY Christmas tree. \u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-IoisxqjMXs4\/Vmk5EiTBOHI\/AAAAAAABfJs\/PRJTezBgl54\/personalized-christmas-tree.png\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Personalized christmas tree\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-IoisxqjMXs4\/Vmk5EiTBOHI\/AAAAAAABfJs\/PRJTezBgl54\/personalized-christmas-tree.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"personalized-christmas-tree.png\" width=\"360\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cb\u003E\u0026quot;Wait?! What!?\u0026quot;\u003C\/b\u003E  You are probably thinking.  \u003Cb\u003E\u0026quot;Why would we want to read about that? Nobody wants to see the Walmart of christmas trees when everyone else is giving us the cover of Martha Stewart Living!” \u003C\/b\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EDON’T LEAVE JUST YET!! Let me explain:\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/one-day-my-tree-wont-be-ugly-but-i-will.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/772389236670410719"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/772389236670410719"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/12\/one-day-my-tree-wont-be-ugly-but-i-will.html","title":"One Day My Tree Won't Be Ugly, But I Will Be Heartbroken"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-IoisxqjMXs4\/Vmk5EiTBOHI\/AAAAAAABfJs\/PRJTezBgl54\/s72-c\/personalized-christmas-tree.png?imgmax=800","height":"72","width":"72"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-729633223815226097.post-96248066988184971"},"published":{"$t":"2015-11-30T05:00:00.000-08:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2016-03-23T02:23:12.635-07:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Budgeting"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Crafts"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Email"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Fun Stuff"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"holidays"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Living Room"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Quilting\/Sewing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Repurposing"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Winter"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Easy Upcycled DIY Cable Knit Sweater Pillow"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-63_4fsIg6w4\/VlvtHiJKgTI\/AAAAAAABe8U\/6EgtdI3qCP4\/Easy-Upcycled-Sweater-Knit-Pillow.png\"\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Easy Upcycled Sweater Knit Pillow\" border=\"0\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-63_4fsIg6w4\/VlvtHiJKgTI\/AAAAAAABe8U\/6EgtdI3qCP4\/Easy-Upcycled-Sweater-Knit-Pillow.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" title=\"Easy-Upcycled-Sweater-Knit-Pillow.png\" width=\"461\"\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003EIs everyone else in the throws of holiday decorating right now?  I know I am!  And even though I have been busy busy busy, today’s tutorial is something I threw together LAST NIGHT in less than 20 minutes!   It was the ‘perfect storm’ that actually brought it together. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EI was setting up the tree and decorating my living room and realized I didn’t have a decent Christmas pillow to go on my dark brown club chair.  I had a small square one, but I wanted something bigger and brighter that would stand out against the dark (faux) leather.   \u003C\/div\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Knit pillow for christmas\" border=\"0\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-N43lvUbS8vo\/VlvtKqoXmGI\/AAAAAAABe8g\/y5sVlH2mm1s\/Knit-pillow-for-christmas.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\" title=\"Knit-pillow-for-christmas.png\" width=\"600\"\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EAnd, in what happens to be a fortuitous twist of fate, I also recently pulled an old cable knit sweater out of the dryer only to realize it had a big latte stain on one of the shoulders.    The writing was on the wall.  Turn that sweater into a throw pillow! Of course! \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cimg alt=\"Knit Sweater Pillow\" border=\"0\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-GD0a71TazjI\/VlvtMJYNgnI\/AAAAAAABe8k\/K6eDEwnIdHg\/Knit-Sweater-Pillow-.png?imgmax=800\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\" title=\"Knit-Sweater-Pillow-.png\" width=\"600\"\u003EThe process couldn’t be easier.  You really only need to sew two straight lines.. nothing else. \u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/11\/easy-upcycled-diy-cable-knit-sweater-pillow.html#more\"\u003EContinue Reading...\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cdiv class=\"blogger-post-footer\"\u003EThis content is property of TheKimSixFix LLC.  \u003C\/div\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/96248066988184971"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"https:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/729633223815226097\/posts\/default\/96248066988184971"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"https:\/\/www.thekimsixfix.com\/2015\/11\/easy-upcycled-diy-cable-knit-sweater-pillow.html","title":"Easy Upcycled DIY Cable Knit Sweater Pillow"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"The Kim Six Fix"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08758060587205268595"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"16","height":"16","src":"https:\/\/img1.blogblog.com\/img\/b16-rounded.gif"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-63_4fsIg6w4\/VlvtHiJKgTI\/AAAAAAABe8U\/6EgtdI3qCP4\/s72-c\/Easy-Upcycled-Sweater-Knit-Pillow.png?imgmax=800","height":"72","width":"72"}}]}});