Tuesday, November 24, 2015

3 Things We are Thankful for at PD&R


Our Amazing Clients  

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Words cannot even describe how thankful we are for all of our amazing clients and supporters of PD&R!  Because of your love and support, we have a variety of clients spread throughout the country with whom we love to work.  We get big smiles on our faces whenever a past client calls about a new project — it means so much when you choose to work with us again! We are lucky to have such loyal, and all-around fantastic clients. 


Our Community 

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While our projects take us out of Lexington more often these days, we are still incredibly thankful for the community where PD&R is rooted. It is our pleasure to participate in and support community endeavors. Some of our best friends and clients were first introduced to us at events like the Junior League’s Hollyday Market, the Home Builders Association’s Grand Tour of Homes, or through local business networking organizations. We have a great sense of pride for this city and love to see it shine!


Allowing us to do what we Love 

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Last but not least, we are thankful that each of you allows us to do what we love every single day. In 2009, PD&R started out with a dream and a prayer, and because of your projects and referrals we are still here today. On a daily basis, we are reminded of how fortunate we are to do work that we enjoy. Without you, we would not have this blessing and we thank you for that a thousand times over. 


-Liz & Erika

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

How to Decorate your Table for Thanksgiving



Choose a Theme 

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The first step in decorating your Thanksgiving table is to choose a theme. This will help to guide what you get for your table and let you hone in on an idea. Your theme can be anything from pumpkins, to leaves, to turkeys, or even simply a color like gold. 

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Make Place Cards 

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Making place cards is a great addition to your Thanksgiving table. Make sure you hand write your place cards, even if your handwriting isn't the best. This adds a personal touch that will be greatly appreciated. You can go as simple or decorative as you wish with them. Here are some fun ideas of how to display your place cards.

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Stay Away from Tall Centerpieces 

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One mistake that is often made is choosing a centerpiece that is too tall. Although many tall centerpieces can be very beautiful, this can get in the way of allowing all of your guests to see and talk to each other. These are some good examples of centerpieces that wont get in the way!

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Tuesday, November 10, 2015

How to Organize your Dining Room for a Family Meal


Declutter

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If your dining room has turned into a catch-all for clutter, it may be difficult for your family to be motivated to have a sit down dinner there. Step one in organizing your dining room is to declutter. This means getting rid of anything that isn’t necessary for the space. Once you have tackled this feat, the rest is simple.

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Create/Utilize Storage 

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It is very helpful to have useful storage options in your dining room. A great way to accomplish gaining some added storage is to invest in a sideboard or buffet. This will create a space for things like china, cutlery, and any other item that can be pulled out, and used in the room. This will also create a place that can be decorated to add personality to the space. 

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Set the Table 

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While this sounds like an obvious step, it is often forgotten about until right before a meal. Having a nice table set at any given moment is a great motivator to actually sit down and eat at the table. You can go as simple or elaborate as you choose for the table settings. A simple runner with a centerpiece makes for a great start to decorating your table. Then just add in your plates, napkins, and silverware and you will be ready for a family meal any day of the week!


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Tuesday, November 3, 2015

DIY Projects with Leaves

Leaf Candle Holder

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Items You Will Need:

-Mason Jars

-Dried Leaves 

-Mod Podge 

-Paint Brush

First, let the leaves dry out, then cover the outside of the jar in Mod Podge. Then, place the leaves onto the wet Mod Podge and paint one more layer on top of the leaves. Let that dry, then do one more coat of Mod Podge. Once that has died overnight, overspray with acrylic spray and that is all there is to it!

Leaf Banner 

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Items You Will Need:

-Leaves

-A Paint Pen 

-String 

First, decide what you want you banner to say, then collect that amount of leaves, plus two extras for designs on the ends. Then use your paint pen to write one letter per leaf. Then, wrap the string around the stem of the first leaf, leave about 4”- 6” between each leaf, and continue the process with all of the leaves. Hang it across your mantle or table and you are finished!

Frame Pressed Leaves 

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Items You Will Need:

-Wax paper

-Leaves

-A few heavy books

-A frame

Gather some pretty leaves from your yard, then sandwich them in sheets of wax paper, stack a few heavy books together, and tuck the leaves into the pages of the bottom book. Leave them in the book stack for about a week, the colors will fade a little bit over time. Then just frame them and you're done!