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  1. Belinda says

    August 9, 2011 at 7:39 am

    I love the colors of your nursey. I’m using the same ones for MY bedroom. What color brown (?) are the walls? I had my walls painted but the color is just not right.

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    • Taryn says

      August 9, 2011 at 10:29 am

      Hi Belinda! I love that you are using these colors for your room, so fun! The wall color is called ‘Java’ by Valspar at Lowes. In some lights it is more gray and in others it is more brown. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Kelly Lefcheck says

    November 2, 2011 at 5:56 am

    I’m not sure where to comment, but I wanted to enter the Doodlegraphics giveaway. My favorite print is the yellow “YOU ARE MY SUNSHINE”. I sing that to my daughter everyday.

    Also, I am currently following you on facebook. I love your blog and found some great nursery ideas, so thanks!!

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    • Taryn says

      November 2, 2011 at 8:09 am

      HI Kelly! Thanks so much for wanting to enter the giveaway. If you post your comment at the bottom of the giveaway post that will qualify you! http://designdininganddiapers.com/2011/11/giveaway-wednesday-with-doodlegraphics-etsy-shop/#.TrFcrluqjnU Thank you ;)

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  3. Mechealle says

    April 17, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    You may not know me, I was s freshman when you were a senior in high school but I love your stuff! Anyways, I really want to create a beverage bucket and had a few questions and thought I’d ask you. I started looking and just thought I’d purchase a personalized one online however I want to use a really fun font and the ones they offer are very boring. I was jut thinking I would do it myself… is there a paint that is best for a metal bucket that wont necessarily chip? Also, would I just use a stencil to paint it on?

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  4. Molly says

    April 29, 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Hello! I looove your nursery colors. I’m accenting mine with orange also. I’ve been looking for those exact trees and birds on etsy. Do you remember the name of the decal? Thank you

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  5. Johnnie says

    May 23, 2012 at 2:49 am

    Hi Taryn! Wanted to let you know I am featuring your deer wall art Thursday 5/24 at Decor 2 Adore{able}. It will go live at 8am EST, at this link http://wp.me/p2iYgY-6A

    xoxo
    Johnnie

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  6. Megan says

    May 24, 2012 at 10:45 am

    Hello Taryn. I love what you did for Baby E’s 1st birthday. I am going to attempt making the wreath this weekend. What size wreath did you use? Thank you for your help and keep up the creative masterpieces.
    Thanks again
    Megan

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  7. Limayri says

    June 14, 2012 at 8:58 pm

    Hi!
    I would like to know how to make the marshmallow pop that you made for Baby E first birthday party. I loved everything you did for her first birthday.

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  8. sara noll says

    July 30, 2012 at 4:18 am

    Hey there-did you ever get my email for the cutting edge prize? i sent it to you but then got another email so I wasnt sure if you got it? thank you again

    Reply
  9. Dawn mager says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    hi,

    i wanted to post your button on my blog- but it wouldn’
    t show up it just read design – just a fyi!

    Reply
  10. Dawn mager says

    August 21, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    I also wanted to thank you on your blog about blogging. I am a virgin blogger and I put blogs that I love (buttons) on my blog page- I do not know if that is the correct thing to do -I see some people charge for a sponsor spot- I just want to have a easy way that people who enjoy my blog can enjoy other blogs that I love.
    does that make sense??

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  11. tricia says

    December 16, 2012 at 9:59 am

    Luv Baby E’s shirt. Not creative at all and wondering if you know where I can buy something like that.

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  12. Michele M says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    Taryn,
    Just wanted to say I love your blog. Such cute ideas! I can’t wait to try some of the yummy foods. Was wondering if you have ever tried Jules gluten free flour? My dad can’t have gluten and raves about the stuff over all of the others. They are a great company who you can also reach out to if you need a conversion on a favorite recipe. Congrats on your success! Have a great week!
    Michele M.

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  13. Ally says

    March 7, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I just want to let you know how fabulous you are! I absolutely love your style…I have never really been into the blog scene and some of my joys are looking thru your ideas and all of your party link blogs in the evening with a glass of wine! People like you keep me sane! Thank you!!

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  14. kelly says

    March 28, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    Really great ideas. I like you sense of style.

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  15. Judy says

    September 19, 2013 at 11:49 am

    Hi Taryn, congrats on your new boy. Can’t believe he’s been here nearly three weeks already. Wanted to let you know, I scored a free magazine last week, something called “All You.” Never heard of it but opened it up and there was your DIY sphere! Good for you! Restyled my bookshelves recently ( they were looking so dull & old school)& the sphere would fit right in.
    Gonna try the zucchini muffins too. Great time to go to the fruit stands and pick up ingredients.
    Judy from Yak.

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  16. Karen says

    October 17, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I am making the Christmas Burlap pillows I saw on Pinterest. I have all peices cut, the design painted on the front piece of the pillow, the backs cut out and pressed, the trim folded, pressed and sewn together but I cannot for anything figure out HOW to place the trim to have the raw edges sandwiched between front and back pillow pieces. Thank you, for the wonderful pillow idea, please let me know if you can help me.

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  17. Janis Jones says

    July 17, 2017 at 7:16 pm

    Hello Taryn,
    I have been getting your emails for awhile, and recently you mentioned about a name change . It has bothered me for a few days, what a good distraction. Have you thought about a naming contest for your readers ? How about : Taryn in 3 D. It connects the original blog / site name as well as connecting to a new direction . Just wondering …

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      July 20, 2017 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts Janis! I love your creative approach, what a fun title. But I am pretty set on keeping it Taryn Whiteaker as we move forward :)

      Reply
  18. Xavier Nienaber says

    July 19, 2017 at 1:06 am

    ***i Need your HELP***

    Please please!!! Saw Your Counter top Project Online… I am from South Africa and i have no idea where to Find the Ardex Concrete “Mix”… I want to Do my Counter Tops and parts of my Bathroom too….. VERY BADLY!!!! :-) :-) :-)

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      July 19, 2017 at 8:00 am

      Hi! Here is a link to the product, you can purchase it off Amazon or call the manufacturer and they might be able to tell you where it’s sold near you. HENRY, WW COMPANY 12163 549 Feather Finish Coat, 7 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004YID2KO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_mm3BzbK81VFWH

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I swear, the second I actually fold all the laundr I swear, the second I actually fold all the laundry and put it away, the laundry bins are full again... one thing I NEVER feel caught up on! Do you fold each load as you do it? Or wait until you have a huge pile? I probably fold 1-2 times a week, I always put on a show and try and use it as some quiet time... #thisis30s 
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One of my favorite traditions we started since we’ve “been home”, is our weekly family movie night EVERY Friday night! We order take out from a local restaurant (we rotate who gets to pick the place) and then we cuddle up and watch a new movie none of us have seen. We’ve had to start going back to the archives a bit recently ha! But the kids love it and so do we. Having this space all finished so we can all lounge in here comfortably has been so nice. We haven’t picked a movie for tonight yet, last week we watched Beethoven circa 1992 and our kids were cracking up the whole time! 
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Still enjoying this view these days! . . You can Still enjoying this view these days! 
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You can get more info on our hallway gallery makeover and the staircase gallery on the blog!
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Well, I think I just added a new project to my lis Well, I think I just added a new project to my list! After many years of doing this job full time, my “office” has typically been the living room couch and the kitchen counter... but that isn’t really sustainable anymore (not a bad thing!), so my husband and I talked about turning his home office into a shared office space soon! Honestly, I don’t know why it took us so long to do this, maybe because it hasn’t really been as much of an issue until now, but I’ve got some ideas for my new office space in here! I won’t change a whole lot, but I think it’s going to be simple and perfect! Do you and your spouse share an office space?!
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I finally found THE piece for above the mantel! We I finally found THE piece for above the mantel! We officially took down the TV and moved it to the wall. I was looking for either a modern artwork piece or mirror and I am in love with this one! It’s the perfect mix of simple and modern with subtle mid-century modern lines. I’m sharing more angles on the blog today with links. 
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Happy Friday! A few common questions that have com Happy Friday! A few common questions that have come up about the staircase gallery wall this week... 1) the wall color is called Rebel by Kilz 2) the print size is 16 x 20 and 3) I have two full blog posts dedicated to how I picked the prints and links to the frames and also another one on building out the wall. Hope that helps! 
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Would you believe this brick wall is just removabl Would you believe this brick wall is just removable wallpaper?! It’s simple things like this that can completely change a space. It’s great for rentals or apartments because it won’t ruin the walls when you take it down! I’ve used it in a few rooms of our home and I’m a big fan. 
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Less is more. . . . @liketoknow.it #liketkit htt Less is more. 
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I’ve got bathrooms on my mind! Here is our kids’ shared jack-n-Jill bathroom that I did a few years back. I still love the design and so glad I went with a pop of blue in here! I’ve started the planning process for our other upstairs bathroom and went searching for tile today (see stories)! I am getting so excited for this project, I’ve been gathering tons of inspiration photos and I’ll share them this week! 
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