James Blake is this week's guest on The Life of Dad Show. On The ShowJames Blake talks with Life of Dad Show hosts, Art Eddy and Jon Finkel about what sparked his passion for tennis, how to introduce your kids into tennis and what he hopes people will take away from his time on and off the court. James then talks to the guys about what it means for him to be a father, the core values he looks to instill into his daughters and more. James also shares a great story that involves Michael Jordan, Roger Federer and sneakers. About James BlakeJames Riley Blake is an American professional tennis player. Blake is known for his speed and powerful, flat forehand. As of July 2012, Blake is ranked World No. 110 among active male players with 24 career finals appearances (10–14 record), whilst his career-high singles ranking is World No. 4. His career highlights include reaching the final of the 2006 Tennis Masters Cup, the semifinals of the Beijing Olympics and the quarterfinals of the Australian Open (2008) and US Open (2005, 2006). His two titles for the United States at the Hopman Cup are an event record. Blake was a key performer for the United States 2007 Davis Cup championship team, going 2–0 in the championship tie vs. Russia at second singles. In 2005, Blake was presented with the Comeback Player of the Year award for his remarkable return to the tour. Later, in 2008, Blake was awarded another honor by the ATP where he was named the Arthur Ashe Humanitarian of the Year. On July 3, 2007, Blake's autobiography Breaking Back: How I Lost Everything and Won Back My Life, which discussed his comeback after his unlucky 2004 season, was released and debuted at No. 22 on the New York Times Best Seller list. He co-wrote this book with Andrew Friedman. Follow James on Twitter at @JRBlake and go to his website to learn more about James at jamesblaketennis.com About The Life of Dad ShowThe Life of Dad Show is the multimedia flagship property of the world's largest network for fathers. With 600,000 downloads of its popular podcast and 300,000+ viewers of the Facebook Live show since 2017, The Life of Dad Show has gathered advice, stories and strategies from an unparalleled list of household names, from Shaq to Jim Gaffigan, to Michael Strahan and Mark Hamill, each offering a glimpse into their personal life as a dad. The show airs Mondays and Wednesdays on Facebook Live, YouTube and Instagram TV. The podcast comes out weekly. Subscribe to The Life of Dad Show on iTunes and leave a review and you could win a Life of Dad prize pack. The post James Blake Talks Fatherhood, Tennis & What Should Be The Main Focus For Getting Your Kids Into Sports appeared first on Life of Dad.
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Does anyone know what happened to 2018? It feels like the year just flew by. But 2019 is here, and in the past few months we've noted an obvious shift towards new kitchen trends. Here, we're breaking down a few of our favorites, plus easy ways for you to incorporate these fresh new styles into your kitchen.
Grey is clearly still having a moment and we love incorporating this modern neutral into the kitchen with cabinets. Grey kitchen cabinets add subtle color and contrast to the room, without stretching too far away from tradition. This finish works well in a variety of themes from transitional to more contemporary, making gray the perfect choice for your kitchen remodel.
If the idea of grey kitchen cabinets or another color feels like a leap for you, consider mixing two different cabinet colors. Two-toned kitchens are trending in 2019 and with this approach you can lean into change without diving all the way in. Consider an accent wall of cabinets, a kitchen island, or wet bar cabinets in your color of choice. Your kitchen cabinetry can remain predominantly neutral with a splash of creativity.
Stainless steel appliances have some stiff competition. Matte black is becoming the finish of choice for kitchen appliances and for good reason. This new model is sleek and glamorous, finding itself right at home in more fashion forward kitchens. Choose matte black appliances to create a seamless look among your black cabinets or to create a classic two-toned kitchen with white cabinets.
The love of natural stone is not fizzling out any time soon. In fact, it seems to be popping up in more places than ever before. We've moved beyond the natural stone countertop to the natural stone backsplash – and even wall! With the favor towards rustic styles and more organic elements, incorporating natural stone in a more predominant way has become a priority for many homeowners. Bring this trend into your kitchen with an easy-to-install natural stone backsplash from The RTA Store.
It seems like everyone wants a place that feels like his or her own. As a result, homes are becoming more customized and personal. Just having your own bedroom is no longer the standard, and kitchens are no longer just for cooking. We now also want a comfy reading nook, a walk-in pantry, a home office, and a fully stocked wet bar for entertaining. Because of these more specific desires, kitchens are becoming more customized. To add a personal touch to your kitchen, think of a new way you can optimize the space you have to meet one of your needs, such as installing wet bar cabinets off of your kitchen to create a home bar or overhauling your pantry into a super organized, clearly labeled dream for the New Year. At The RTA Store we help make your dream home a reality with RTA (Ready To Assemble) and Pre-Assembled cabinets and accessories. Whether it's your kitchen bathroom, laundry room, home office, bar room or TV room, we offer the same (if not better) quality you would find at any retail store, but for a fraction of the price. Stop by our website or give us a call and let us make your dreams come true with the help of our free room design tool! *This post brought to you in partnership with Lowe's. Happy New Year's Eve friends! Today I'm ending the year sharing one of the things I do best: taking a mundane space and giving it a style makeover on a budget! My design studio has a small bathroom but it was so drab I couldn't take it. It had nice new vinyl floors and decent shower tile but the rest of the space was boring in my eyes. Since I work here during the day I wanted it to be more than just functional and to give the bathroom a chic look. I'll start with the before and after shots so you can compare!
The two biggest changes were adding the black and white tropical leaf pattern to the walls with peel and stick wallpaper, and modernizing the space by changing the vanity. Today I'm sharing all the ways I did it with tips on how you can do the same!
Vanity UpgradeThe vanity before was oak and old, so I opted for one that was fresh and white and found one that fit the space perfectly.
I considered a few vanities with feet but I was restricted in my choices by the fact the vinyl flooring was cut around the old vanity. Since there was no old flooring to patch the floor with, this meant my options were limited to a cabinet that would fit inside or on top of the old vanity's footprint.
Enter the Project Source 30” vanity from Lowe's, the perfect solution! This vanity was the exact size I needed. I originally had my eye on the 30” vanity with drawers, another really nice looking option from the budget friendly Project Source line of vanity cabinets. Sadly the drawers would not work with the plumbing so I opted for the Project Source 30” cabinet door model instead. This line of vanity cabinets is very affordable and they have a clean and fresh design in a style that blends with just about any decor! What a great upgrade to the old oak vanity!
30” Project Source vanity with drawers / 30” Project Source vanity cabinet
I opted for a oil rubbed bronze pull and knobs to add contrast and give it a modern edge. (They are a matte black finish despite the “oil rubbed bronze” label). Adding a new vanity required adding a new faucet too! This glossy black stainless steel sheen appealed to me, it adds contrast but also has traditional lines just like the vanity.
Introduce PatternBathrooms are a favorite place I like to add wallpaper! This Tropical Leaf Pattern is a peel and stick version available at Lowe's, it is available in three colors. Isn't it great?! Note this wallpaper doesn't have a perfectly matching vertical repeat, can you spy it? It's hard to tell at first glance, the busyness of the leaves detracts from it, but be aware of it if you choose this pattern. I found that a little frustrating since the leaves don't exactly line up from strip to strip, but I just rolled (ha ha) with it.
The wallpaper is more like contact paper with its peel away backing and adhesive back side but that means it could be removed effortlessly in the future. Not that it will happen anytime soon, I love the bold black and white tropical print!
Swap the Light FixturesThis space had a 30 year old flush mount light before I changed it to a 2 light cage pendant a gray tone that would drop down and add shape and personality to the space. The bathtub faucet and shower head are brushed nickel so I played off of that tone.
Add Curves with a Round MirrorI love round mirrors in bathrooms because those spaces have a lot of angles, so the round mirror adds necessary curvature. This round mirror from Lowe's has a beautiful thick two tone frame in warm gold and black, I love how the gold adds just a bit of warmth to this black and white space.
Here's another peek of the space as you walk in, the bamboo shade is Levolor and it's from Lowe's I've used this shade in half a dozen spaces over the years, I love it!
There you have it, that's the tour! What a difference right? I love the new look!
Final style tip! Don't be afraid to have fun and mix metal tones and sheens in bathrooms, I used four, a new record. :) Warm gold on the mirror, glossy blackened stainless steel on the faucet, black hardware, and brushed nickel on the light fixture!
Be sure to check out Lowe's line of Project Source vanities for your next budget friendly bathroom makeover! *This post brought to you in partnership with Lowe's. All product reviews, opinions, and photos are my own! From navy to cobalt, discover the power of the cool hueOne thing's for sure: Blue kitchen cabinets are no longer just a trend-they're a new classic. Thanks to the endless shade options, the color can work for every renovator's cook space, no matter their style. Ahead, check out these eight spaces, renovated by Sweeten general contractors, that prove blue is here to stay. A run-of-the-mill kitchen was not in the books for Mollie. She wanted a kitchen with lots of personality, bold color, and print-and that's exactly what she got. Whimsical wallpaper with pops of orange and a blue backdrop plays off the azure lower cabinets and picks up the warmth of the gold hardware. Subtle gray-blue cabinets are right on par with the traditional-meets-modern style of Nydia and Jonathan's kitchen. They paired the cabinets with a mix of metals, from the brushed gold bar stools to the stainless appliances, giving the otherwise classic cook space a contemporary edge.
Laura and Walter's home is full of original details, especially in the kitchen area. They opted for blue cabinets that demand attention, while still letting the architectural elements shine. Another trick to pulling off a bold shade of blue like theirs? Sticking to mostly lower cabinets and leaving the white walls exposed so the color isn't overpowering. When it finally came time to renovate her kitchen and living area (after five years of dreaming and planning), Lauren had to have one notable detail. “I've always loved blue cabinets and knew that I wanted to do darker kitchen cabinets with a lighter floor and a white countertop,” she said. She chose an understand gray-blue shade for the custom cabinets that complemented the rest of the home's decor. There's no shortage of color in Giulia's apartment. “I love the contrast of the blue and white oak. I had the same colors in my bedroom in Rome when I was a kid and I think it just reminded me of home,” she said. To let the cabinets take center stage, she left the rest of the space in neutral and natural colors. Baby blue in the kitchen? Yes please. Courtney and Jim chose an almost-pastel shade of blue for their lower cabinets. It pops against the patterned floor and white upper cabinets, without overwhelming the tight space. Note to renovators: if your kitchen is smaller, opt for lighter cabinets to make it feel less enclosed. “From the first time we saw the space, I envisioned a transitional-style kitchen with navy blue cabinets,” Tina shared about her apartment. The architect chose classic shaker-style cabinets in Newburyport Blue, pairing them with white countertops and a subway tile backsplash. - Tips and ideas for renovating a kitchen for entertaining. Sweeten handpicks the best general contractors to match each project's location, budget, and scope, helping until project completion. Follow the blog for renovation ideas and inspiration and when you're ready to renovate, start your renovation on Sweeten. The post Eight Kitchens That Prove Blue Is the New White appeared first on Sweeten Blog. When it comes to deciding what kind of cabinets you want to put in your kitchen or bathroom, we always tell our customers that the options are endless! Where To Find Your |
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