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POWW Faves and Chaos

June 24, 2012 by Cassie 33 Comments

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Phew!  I survived the chaos of the last week…
Of course, there was Haven, and I already told you about the struggles I had arranging my schedule to get there.  Well, then my poor mother in law, who was supposed to watch our kids twisted her ankle the Saturday before we were to arrive.  She went to the doctor and was told it was sprained.  While my kids were here, she discovered the doctor had made a mistake and it was in fact broken.  So a huge thank you to her for watching my kiddos despite the fact that she has been in severe pain and is yet to be in a cast (coming Monday!).

I arrived in Atlanta Wednesday evening and all was well, or so I thought.  I awoke Thursday to an email from my husband that said Jake had gotten out the night before and was still gone…. Jake is my baby, my dog, my walking buddy… I was devastated.  I cried.  I had a hard time concentrating, but tried to anyhow.  I saw John in the hall with Berger, his dog, and it made me sad…. and I blurted out that my dog was gone… it was sort of pathetic really.  Chris had to go to work, but changed out message on our machine to let people know what to do if they found Jake.  THANK GOODNESS, a call was received around noon, and Jake was returned to our neighbor who took care of him, and gave him lots of water.  Chris texted me to let me know he was alive and home…. I was so relieved.  I couldn’t imagine my mornings without him walking by my side.  That night I ran into Sherry at the cocktail party, and I asked her to please tell her husband the crazy lady who lost her dog had found it. 🙂

So all in all, it has been a pretty crazy week, but very fun, too!  I met so many wonderful people and am so glad to have connected in person with the friends I had met online.  I can honestly say I love them all more in person- pictures coming soon, like in as soon as they post pictures I can steal. 😉

I also want to extend a huge and heartfelt thank you to Kathleen for opening her home to me for the days of the conference.  Not only was she warm and welcoming, but she was authentic, awesome, funny, real, down to earth, beautiful…. I could go on and on.  Love that girl!  Her family was adorable and awesome, too!  I only wish that we lived closer!

Right now I have just put the kids to bed, and am relaxing at my in-laws before I hit the road for the final ride home.  Let’s hope it goes as well as the ride here went!

I thought I would take this time I have to share with you my favorites from the party.  I was able o go through most of them and even comment when I was here last Tuesday night, and just finished up a bit ago.

Not only is this dresser from the lovely Kristen of Sohpia’s Decor gorgeous, but check out the staging…. it’s artfully done!

Karin from Art is Beauty always creates beautiful floral dressers and this is no exception.  Loving the colors she chose for the dogwood dresser!

The magnificent Chrissie of Chrissie’s Collections showed off this fabulous milk paint dresser!  I love how the graining shows through!

This chair from Decorating Insanity is just that- INSANE!  LOVE!  The turquoise fabric is painted! Insane in the membrane!

This bed from Domestic Imperfection was a true labor of love, but in the end it goes to show what wonders white paint can do!

Dana from the Crafted Niche shared this awesome antique armoire- loving the numbers!

And last but not least, how cool is this industrial mudroom shelving from Jill at the Junky Vagabond?  Yeah, it’s that cool!

Alright folks!  Enjoy the rest of your Saturday night, and wish me luck as I head out for a 7-8 hour drive with the kids tomorrow morning!
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  1. Skylar Magazine says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:23 am

    Hey Cassie:) New follower here, my name is Sarah. All of this stuff is so beautiful, I especially love all of the turquoise I’m seeing. My new favorite color combo these days is turquoise and yellow, so I love that chair. Anyway, great blog. I’ll be back here often I have a feeling.

    Sarah
    http://skylarinc.blogspot.com/

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  2. Megan says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:25 am

    I’m so thankful your walking buddy was found and that your week turned out a-ok in the end 🙂 Ummm that chair is AMAZEBALLS. Stunning. Gorgeous. Fabulous. I could go on…..

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  3. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:26 am

    LOVE that first one! Safe travels friend! SO glad we got to visit again!

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  4. Our Pinteresting Family says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:30 am

    So glad that your dog was found. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed Haven. Megan

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  5. Chrissie says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:32 am

    I m so glad Jake is home safe and sound. Sounds like youve had some weekend! Thanks so much for the feature. Youre so sweet! All of the projects are amazing as usual!What an awesome MIL too!

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  6. Melanie @ Mailbox Journey says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:35 am

    So glad that your dog was found! Losing a pet is never easy, but I’m glad you had a happy ending. 🙂

    So Jealous that you got to talk/meet the creative geniuses behind YHL.

    – Melanie
    http://www.mailboxjourney.com

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  7. Shelley {Crazy Wonderful} says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:41 am

    I’m so glad your dog was found! I would have been a complete mess. Our pup is like a family member. And your mom is a major rock star – that sounds so painful 🙁

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  8. Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:56 am

    So glad Jake was found. Those pets will break your heart.

    Those are some ridiculous features! One slam dunk after another. Colors were right up my alley too 😉

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  9. A Vintage Vine says

    June 24, 2012 at 2:10 am

    So glad the dog is ok!…Give your ML 2 thumbs up, hope her ankle is better soon…I am loving your features especially the last one!!! Be careful driving!

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  10. Karena says

    June 24, 2012 at 2:23 am

    Cassie so much wonderful creativity here!! I am so happy to hear of your pupster being found;I know Jake means the world to you!

    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    Artist Series 2012

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  11. Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.com says

    June 24, 2012 at 2:38 am

    Cassie, I’m so glad Jake was found. I would have been a total crazy mess if that happened to my pups. They are definitely my babies. Safe travels on the rest of your drive.

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  12. Kelsey says

    June 24, 2012 at 3:03 am

    Omigosh thank God that Jake is home safe!!!! I would seriously lose it if my doggie got lost. Drive safe tomorrow and get some rest lady!! 🙂

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  13. Lesli at My Old Country House says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:12 am

    Cassie, I just have to tell how how wonderful it was to meet you…in person and to get to know each other better. On the one had, I could not have taken in one more morsel of “blog” information…but I could have spent the whole weekend just gabbing with you!
    I am happy your doggie came back…oh my, that must have been so hard. My Charlie IS my 4rth child….

    anyway, heres to a new friendship and all of your amazing Talent!!!I am your latest follower and have added you to my favorite blogs!

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  14. Restyled Vintage says

    June 24, 2012 at 8:14 am

    Whoa I am tired just reading about your week, lol! AND you still have a huge drive tomorrow…wow you will be glad to get home I bet. So glad that your Jakey boy turned up safe and well, how stressful that must have been for you 🙁

    ps. I didn’t need to click on John’s name to know who you were talking about…I am a big YHL fan 🙂

    Have a safe trip home!
    xx Karen

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  15. The Far Fifty says

    June 24, 2012 at 11:15 am

    So happy that your doggie’s back. That must have been nerve wracking!

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  16. 17 Perth says

    June 24, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    Holy cow—that is an interesting few days. I cannot believe that happened to your mother-in-law! Actually, that happened to me once—and my grandmother who didn’t think I was really hurt tried to jam my foot into my shoe. Haha. Not a good idea.
    Glad you had fun at Haven! But–more importantly, I am so glad your pup made it back home safely! I would have been a wreck too. Have a safe drive home!

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  17. Deborah Lee says

    June 24, 2012 at 12:40 pm

    Love the dresser from Sophia’s Decor, very dramatic and yet effortlessly stylish!
    Gorgeous.

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  18. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    So glad your dog was found! How awful to deal with that when you’re away and can’t go help look for him. Ugh! Can’t wait to see photos from Haven. Maybe I’ll be able to go next time around.

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  19. Bliss says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    That armoire is beautiful and Junky Vagabonds pipe area looks fabulous.

    ~Bliss~

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  20. The Bold Abode says

    June 24, 2012 at 1:35 pm

    OMGSH! I’m so glad you are back…I’m sorry you had to worry about Jake while you were gone.. I hope you gave him a stern talking to. He must have missed you so much that he was going to follow your trail to Haven… poor guy!

    Gosh, people really upped their game this week, didn’t they?

    Art is Beauty…love it!
    That chair??? OMG. FANTASTIC… DYNAMITE!!!

    and Jill…AWESOME!!!

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  21. Brandi says

    June 24, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    So glad your puppy is home safe. I would have reacted the same way. So don’t feel bad. Have a safe drive home and I’m glad you enjoyed your time at Haven.

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  22. DecorandtheDog says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    Jake was just out partying while you were gone…and he totally got busted!! Glad all is well!

    Can’t wait to hear all about this Haven business!

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  23. Ali Richardson says

    June 24, 2012 at 4:36 pm

    Bummer that you MIL has to go to the beach in a cast (booo). SO SO SO hapy that Jake is back home!! Phew! Hope the drive home was a success. Love u friend!!!

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  24. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Thank goodness Jake is back!! Poor guy! I am so glad that everything with Haven worked out in the end and that all is well. 🙂
    Great faves!! Those industrial shelves are my fav, of course!
    LOVE u!

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  25. Andrea says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:06 am

    Your husband is one lucky guy! I think you would have found yourself a new husband, not a new dog, had Jake not been found. So lovely meeting you in person! Iove that blue milk paint dresser.

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  26. Junky Vagabond says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Thank goodness there was a happy ending with Jake! And ouch – your MIL deserves something special for being such a trooper!

    Thanks for including me in this round of fabulous features! I’m very honored 🙂

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  27. Lisa - A Room with A View says

    June 25, 2012 at 2:42 am

    It is impressive that you were able to put a post together en route home. Great inspiration as always, Cassie!

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  28. Becca says

    June 25, 2012 at 4:09 am

    Dude, what a trip! The good, the bad, and the ugly= Haven? lol
    Glad to hear all is right in the world again- hope the MIL heals up quickly. I am ding to check out that mud room- gotta run!
    xo Becca

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  29. Sheila @SZInteriors says

    June 25, 2012 at 4:36 am

    What a great round-up of inspiration. Seriously. But you are really the one who is inspiring – where did you find the time and the energy to put this post together? So relieved for you that your buddy is home safe and sound!

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  30. art is beauty says

    June 25, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Thank you so much Cassie for featuring my dresser..You made my morning.
    Hugs, and so glad you found your puppy!
    Karin
    http://www.artisbeauty.net

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  31. Sophia's says

    June 26, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    Cassie,

    I’m so glad that your dog was found! How stressful to have to go through that while not being home…I would have been a wreck! Haven looked awesome…I’m going next year for sure!
    Thanks so much for featuring my Coco dresser and hosting each week!

    Kristen

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  32. Good Time Charlie says

    June 29, 2012 at 5:53 am

    Wow, I cannot believe all the things that happened to almost prevent you from going to the conference! And then you poor thing, your dog! I would cry too, my dog is my 4th child and I would be devastated if she got lost.

    Every one of these features are amazing. So glad you had such a great time. Hopefully will be getting there next year!

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  33. Michelle Heller says

    June 25, 2017 at 12:15 pm

    Hi there, just found you on Pinterest and would love to ask you a few questions about the two toned dresser with the jewelry “hands” on top.. What colors did you use for the drawers and also the base of the rest? I am hoping you will get back with me soon because I am ready to start my dresser project and I found yours to be stunniing. My dresser doesnt have a lot of details so I was thinking that this would be an awesome way to make it POP! 🙂 Thanks!

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