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Emmy’s Room is Getting Pinteresting….

March 14, 2012 by Cassie 72 Comments

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I used to say, “What did I do before blogging?”  I mean, where did I get my inspiration from?  Now I say, “What did I do before Pinterest?”  I have been working on Emmy’s room, slowly but surely, and now that Chris is off work this week, I am really trying to put the final nail in it (metaphorically).  So many of the ideas I had for this room came from pinterest.  Her room even has its own board if you want to check it out!

I pinned this idea for her closet doors:
closet doors with chalkboard meadow and deer or fox vinyls

And I shared my version here (the trim and walls have since been painted)

I also pinned these curtains…
diy ruffled curtain
and this curtain rod…
Curtain rod made from a branch! Cute. #kids #curtains #branches #DIY
 For the curtains, I am not the talented sewer my mother is, so I enlisted her help and asker her to make them for part of Emmy’s birthday present.  When I showed her the curtain rod idea I wanted to do, she suggested we use ribbon ties on the curtains, so she did that.  For the fabric she used white bed sheets… She’s smart and thrifty, too!  I have been holding onto the curtains for a month, waiting to have the room ready and painted.  In the meantime, I saw this gorgeous curtain rod along the same lines at Less Than Perfect Life of Bliss…

I loved the way Julie had her branch kind of swooping across the room, so I drew some inspiration from that as well.  However, Emmy’s walls are white (I know not what I had originally planned!) and with her curtains being white, I wanted to break that up and left her branch natural.  It’s a solid maple branch that fell off our tree during last October’s snow storm and was in our brush pile.  I trimmed some of the leaves off of it, and some of the branches, used a hand saw to cut it to size.  I purchased some brackets at Home Depot to set the branch in.  And Emmy and I decided to add a cute little cardinal to it…. And here it is.  It was hard to get a great picture because of the backlight…

I am not gonna lie…. After I got the branch exactly how I wanted and tied the curtain on and stepped back, I gasped and proceeded to do a happy dance.  Emmy and I might trade rooms actually.

And here is our little cardinal friend.  I supposed we should name him!

Another project I pinned was this set of ledges originally from Jaime at That’s My Letter.
build ledges for emmy's room from that's my letter
I had been looking for some shelves to display little gnomes and woodland creatures, and some awesome artwork my parents gave Emmy for her birthday that I originally found via (Re)Cycled Consign and Design.  After chatting with Jaime over email she convinced me it was an easy build, so I thought it would be a good beginner project for me.  I went to home depot and gathered my supplies.  I cut the pieces to the size I wanted and screwed them together, filled holes, painted, and voila!  I made ledges…

 I still need to decorate them a little better, but I wanted to share with you.

 And how cute is the artwork?  It is from an etsy shop called This Years Girl.

So we are making good progress in Emmy’s room, and I owe a lot of it to Pinterest!  What on earth did I do before Pinterest?
I am so excited to be participating in the Pinterest challenge put on by some of my most favorite blogs!
Cassie, Sherry, Katie, and Erin







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  1. Amy ~ "A Perfect Tin" says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:41 am

    I love the curtains! So girly! I really like the cardinal too. Cardinals & blue jays were my dad’s favorite birds. We didn’t really see them around our house, until shortly after my dad died. They would appear usually at a time when I was upset or contemplating a tough decision.I always took it as a sign that he was there. I think I’m going to add one to Lexie’s room. Thanks for the idea 🙂

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  2. Rhonda says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:45 am

    What did any of us do before Pinterest?!

    Love those ledges. I may be brave enough to try those too!

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  3. Stacey says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:46 am

    Cute Cassie! Great inspiration. I am working on my Emma’s room now and I swear it will never be done!
    Stacey

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  4. Fiona, LilyfieldLife says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:58 am

    Hi Cassie, the whole room is gorgeous. I absolutely love how you’ve brought it all together. My only question is isn’t that curtain rod doing your head in trying to shut the curtains? How do you pull them across? Or do you have a blind? Emmy must just love it. She has such a talented mummy!
    Cheers Fiona

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  5. Lisa Scibilia says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:28 am

    Oh my gosh Cassie, the curtains are curtain rod are just spectacular!! So perfect for a girl’s room, and the branch and cardinal just makes it. The room looks great! What a lucky little Emmy.

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  6. Tisha says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Beautiful!! I have also pinned those ruffle curtains for my daughter’s room, but I’m not there yet. I’ll have to try a bedsheet. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  7. Robin @ Happily Home, After says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:50 am

    Such charming and special touches for Emmy’s room. I so love those curtains {the fullness of the ruffles make them extra extra special} and the rod, no branch ;), is perfect.

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  8. Twice Nice says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:54 am

    Love those curtains!! The branch rod is just the perfect foil for those girly ruffles! Cool shelves!
    Amen on Pinterest, I’m turning into a rabid pinner.

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  9. Megan says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    I would have done a happy dance too, those curtains looks PERFECT in her room!!!! I love the ruffles, they are so pretty hanging from the branch! Those prints are darling also 🙂

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  10. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    ACK! I love the way this room is turning out! I want it to be my room! The curtains are so beautiful – can she me make me some?! 😉 Good job on the shelves! Love the bright pop of color!

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  11. Jamie says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    oh the cuteness!!!! I especially love the deer with the chalkboard grass 🙂

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  12. Cathy Wall says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    Love that you have shared all of your inspiration…this room is absolutely charming and an obvious labor of love, with not only Mom, but Grandma getting involved. I may just want to trade rooms with Emmy too!

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  13. Sabrina says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    I want to live in that room!!! So much cuteness!! The curtains and all the woodland animals… precious! Just beautiful & fun!

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  14. Renee says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:28 pm

    That curtain rod is awesome! I love using branches for curtain rods.

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  15. pam {simple details} says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    So sweet, Cassie! The rod is a perfect addition. Love how you showed your own version of the inspiration pics!

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  16. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    How did I miss your post about her closet door?! So cute! Pinterest rocks!

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  17. Katie @ Wildwood Creek says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    I love, love, love Emmy’s room! The curtains, branch, cardinal, bookshelves…love it all!

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  18. Dana [email protected] Make Them Wonder says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    So precious! I’m also loving the mushroom table. You’re rockin’ it girl!

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  19. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    Pinterest can be addictive. I love the branch curtain rod and that you used one from your own backyard. The ruffle curtains are adorable!

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  20. Ange says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:47 pm

    Oh I love the curtains with the branch, how perfect! And way to go building those ledges. 🙂 What did we do before Pineterest? I spent hours searching google images or websites trying to find what I wanted.

    Reply
  21. Maury Kilgo says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:56 pm

    So cute!!! I love the blue ledges. You did a great job. I have to admit that I’m still a little afraid of power tools.

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  22. Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Those curtains and branch curtain rod look amazing!!!!

    Love, love, love. You’re making me jealous that I don’t have a little girls room to decorate…. 😉

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  23. michelle says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    So so CUTE!!! I love the curtains and the branch!! Pinterest is the best.
    xoxo

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  24. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Such a fun room! And yes, the curtains are fabulous.

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  25. miss flibbertigibbet says

    March 14, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    You did a great job! And, I like your closet door much better….so sweet! Wish I could decorate my kids rooms! Maybe when a few move out! LOL
    Lorraine

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  26. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    Gorgeous – love the tree branch curtain rod!!!! Great work Cassie (as always)!

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  27. Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    So so cute. Your mom did an amazing job on those curtains. Love it all and I can’t wait to see it all done. I would do a happy dance too.

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  28. Tiffany @ {Living Savvy} says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I love all of the actual installs from Pinterest! The room is looking great!

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  29. Melissa says

    March 14, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    So, so pretty! What a perfect room for a little girl! She is lucky to have such a sweet and hard working mommy!

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  30. Jenny @ An Apple for the Crafter says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    Great job! I love it all!

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  31. Anne Marie says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    that closet idea is so cool…as well as the branch coming out
    it’s all like a big pop up book
    (which is really peeking my curiosity and creativity lately!)

    so nice to meet you
    Anne Marie

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  32. The Bold Abode says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    Sensational, girl! The little Cardinal is the perfect touch…you are a master of the little details! And I am so PROUD of your for getting your BOLD on and making those ledges…

    SHAZAM!!!

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  33. [email protected] Not Included says

    March 14, 2012 at 3:32 pm

    Cassie!! Her room is adorable!! Love the curtains and rod, and those ledges are the perfect color. What does she say about all of it?

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  34. {Hi Sugarplum!} says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    IT’s funny how Pinterest came out of nowhere and is now essential to us!! Her room looks fabulous and I’m fairly obsessed with the branch curtain rod!

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  35. gail says

    March 14, 2012 at 4:43 pm

    Emmy’s room has come so far! She is one very lucky girl to have such a talented mama!
    yay! for you making those oh so cute ledges!

    gail

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  36. Kelly says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    What a fabulous girls’ room! I’d move in. Right now.

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  37. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:16 pm

    I love all of the little woodland creatures and gnomes! Her room is like a fairytale forest! It’s so cute! I want one! 🙂

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  38. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    Her room is seriously my fav!!!!! Soooooo adorable! & those curtains/rod . . . Perfect!!! Your mom is talented & your take on that pintrest idea turned out better than what is out there!!! 🙂 xo

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  39. Becca says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    It’s a perfect room for a little girl- the closet and branch are so whimsical!! I love the color of those shelves- you’ve got the eye for color!
    xo Becca

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  40. [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:56 pm

    Cassie, you’re daughter’s room is so cute. I love the branch idea for her curtain rod. Pinterest is such an incredible source for inspiration. I heard on the radio yesterday that it is the fastest growing website of all times, even beating Facebook. Pretty incredible.

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  41. Allison says

    March 14, 2012 at 6:58 pm

    Emmy’s room is adorable, Cassie! Those curtains are so pretty and the tree branch adds that touch of whimsy. Your mom did an amazing job sewing those. And, those ledges are great! Love the whole room!

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  42. Catherine says

    March 14, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    I always love coming to your blog – I’m always inspired! I’m working on my daughter Emma’s room too – thank you once again for inspiration!

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  43. laxsupermom says

    March 14, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    Love the new curtains! Love the closet doors, too! Great job on tackling the ledge build! Her room is really looking amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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  44. Ali Richardson says

    March 14, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Seriously dude, words can’t even express the awesomeness that is this room!!! I am in love with it ALL!!!!!!!! xoxo

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  45. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    Aren’t those curtains great? I love them – how gorgeous and girlie and romantic!!

    Sarahx

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  46. DecorandtheDog says

    March 14, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    How cute! Does she love her room?

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  47. 17 Perth says

    March 15, 2012 at 12:41 am

    I can see why you did the happy dance. I am glad I am not the only one who does stuff like that. Haha. That curtain rod is so absolutely adorable. And I absolutely love that artwork. Those deer images are some of my favorites. I have had them in my favorites in etsy for a while–just waiting for a reason to need them! 🙂 You did a fantastic job for sure!

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  48. Andi @ Jane of all crafts says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:13 am

    I recognize those gnomes 🙂 I totally pictured you doing the happy dance! I would too…is it wrong to be jealous of a five year old? 😉

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  49. Rasonda @ Lake Cottage Dreams says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:21 am

    I have been pinning parts of your little Emmy’s room too- haha!!! I need to makeover MY Emmys room and my other daughters room so I need lots ‘o ideas. I swear I told you this before but I have an Emerson that we call Emmy too!!

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  50. Jill says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:22 am

    Love the curtains! I just made curtains from sheets, too! Her room is looking beautiful & unique! She is a lucky little girl.

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  51. Katie says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:55 am

    I love it Cassie! The ruffled curtains are awesome! They look great on the branch! Love those cute little pictures too! Her room is looking adorable!

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  52. Between Blue and Yellow says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:57 am

    Those are fabulous! Pinterest has been such an inspiration in my life as well!

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  53. Emily B says

    March 15, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Those curtains are absolutely adorable!

    ~em at small girl, big world

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  54. Jennifer L. Griffin says

    March 15, 2012 at 4:28 am

    Every part is just SO CUTE! But…ugh…the curtains and branch rod…FANTASTIC! I would sit are stare around her room all day.

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  55. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    March 15, 2012 at 9:22 am

    It’s really coming along and is so much fun! I bet she just loves it! 😀

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  56. Lish says

    March 15, 2012 at 11:01 am

    Oh wow! That curtain rod is ca-ute! The ruffles as well…adorable!
    I have a linky for anything ‘Pinterest Inspiration’ and would love you to link this up 🙂

    http://imprintalish.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-pinteresting-link-up-7-springy.html

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  57. Laurie LW says

    March 15, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Her room is so super cute. Great job.

    I agree that pinterest is a super handy tool.

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  58. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    March 15, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    Oh do I love everthing in Emmy’s room! Especially the branch turned curtain rod!!

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  59. Eclectically Vintage says

    March 15, 2012 at 5:06 pm

    Are you my decorating twin separated at birth?

    You’re not gonna believe this but I have a ginormous branch that fell off our tree sitting on my back patio (for months). The other day I sawed off a piece and dragged it upstairs thinking to use it as a drapery rod in my bathroom!

    Everything you’ve done, from the rod, to the curtains, the shelves, the doors … fab!
    Kelly

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  60. Rebecca says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:17 am

    I desperately want those curtains!!!

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  61. It's All Connected says

    March 16, 2012 at 3:34 am

    You have made an absolutely perfect little girl room! ~ Maureen

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  62. jessica says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:21 am

    This. Is. Fabulous!!!! I would love to have curtains, and a room that looked like this!

    You did a fabulous job!

    ~*Jessica

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  63. chris says

    March 16, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    The curtains turned out beautiful. I agree, blogging and pinterest have opened up so many inspiration possibilities. I’m sure your daughter will love all the thoughtful touches you’ve included.

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  64. [email protected] Road says

    March 16, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    That is one seriously cute room~but it’s not cutesy! I LOVE those curtains! LOVE them! And you build ledges! Good for you!

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  65. Abbie says

    March 16, 2012 at 10:06 pm

    Love, love, LOVE it, Cassie!

    Branches and ruffles…what a pefect combo! : )

    ~Abbie

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  66. Meg says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Love the branch! Love the ruffles! And I love that polka dot table! All of this is so much fun I might want to move in there, too! Ha!

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  67. Michelle @ Ten June says

    March 18, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    Ya done good, girl! I love everything, especially those closet doors!! : )

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  68. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:09 am

    Emmy’s room just keeps getting cuter and cuter! A happy dance was definitely the appropriate response!

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  69. Andrea says

    March 19, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Not sure how I missed this, but how darn adorable is that curtain rod! Emmy’s room is absolutely adorable. The cardinal is the icing on the cake. Great job.

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  70. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:15 am

    Wowzers Cassie! Emmy is such a lucky little girl. Your mom is just as talented as you are. The curtains are beautiful. I’m featuring this at my party tonight.

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  71. Mrs. Great Indoors says

    March 22, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Look at you making two projects for the challenge! It sounds like Pinterest has really come in handy for you in this room. I love that your mom used bedsheets to make the curtains. I had a “well, duh!” moment when I read that– I’ve been trying to decide what sort of curtains to hang over my office closet, and that’s a great idea! Thanks for the inspiration, and for linking up with the Winter Pinterest Challenge!

    Erin @ The Great Indoors

    Reply
  72. SHERRY HART says

    March 23, 2012 at 9:34 pm

    Such a cute bedroom….love all of your special touches….:)

    Reply

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