Adoption Update & a DIY Sideboard Tutorial

Hey there!

I wanted to share a link to a project we worked on for HGTV.com this past Summer. Do you remember the console table-turned-sideboard we used in the Mess Hall on Tybee Island?

Click on the red button below if you’re interested in seeing our step by step tutorial!

Thanks again, and have an awesome weekend!

(So excited to see how you decorated your mantel on Tuesday!)

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45 Responses to Adoption Update & a DIY Sideboard Tutorial

1. Sharyl@Thelittlebrownhouse says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 12:08 am

   I “liked” them! Prayers for you and Kevin in your adoption process!

   

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2. Heather Boyd says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 12:11 am

   Done. So excited for you guys!

   

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3. Ann says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 12:29 am

   Love that console table…so simple but lovely.

   Goodluck on your adoption:)

   

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4. Jenna says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 12:32 am

   I liked them!
   Do you mind leaving the link for your “family page” i never got a chance to read it!!

   

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5. AtOneWithHim says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 1:12 am

   Aww. thats so sweet of them to allow more fundraising. im sorry i dont have a facebook. but you still have my good wishes and prayers.. nothing can beat a prayer, right?

   

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6. Jennifer Grey says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 1:28 am

   Already “Liked”, and congratulations!

   oxox
   Jennifer

   

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7. Estela @ Weekly Bite says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 5:36 am

   Thats so sweet of them! I wish you and Kevin the best!!

   Hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving

   

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8. Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 6:38 am

   I’m “liking” away!!!

   What an exciting journey…I wish you the absolute best and a peaceful and smooth adoption process. *hugs*

   (And I can’t wait to see the mantel!)

   

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9. Missy says:

   Nov 26, 2010 at 6:42 am

   Hey Lay! So glad it’s all working out for you….isn’t Nancy a hoot, I told ya she’s a wonderful person! :0) I just went to their facebook page and it’s already starting to look like the Kevin and Layla show over there! lol I seriously cannot wait to see the sweet face of the child you give a forever home to…love you guys!
   HUGS!
   Missy

   

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10. denise sabia says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 6:50 am

    you got it! You’re on your way!! -denise

    

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11. denise sabia says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 6:50 am

    not to mention, I’m sure we’re all dying to see what the little one’s room will look like!!! -denise

    

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12. Bethany says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 7:27 am

    Congratulations!! I’ve been a bit sporadic with blog reading lately and must have missed your exciting news!
    We’re an adoptive family too- I’ve got links to our story on our family blog- and it is THE most miraculous journey EVER!! Gonna go “like” right now! Hope you get lots of likes to help you out!
    ps- just thought you should know your fireplace/mantel re-do has become the inspiration for ours- thanks!

    

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13. Ada in Coastal Cali says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 8:06 am

    wonderful & exciting news…..better than any give away or how to tutorial! Gotta love blogs for the random unity. Can’t wait to hear great news!
    Blessings-
    Ada in Coastal Cali

    

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14. Melinda says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 8:46 am

    I hit the like button again for you guys. Love the console table. Glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Just think, next year you guys will have a little one to celebrate with. How exciting! Love & blessings from NC!

    

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15. Carol Ann says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 8:51 am

    Like with alot of Love, Hugs from Canada…

    

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16. jules says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:18 am

    Was thrilled to help out!! What a gift from Sixseeds.
    We are an adoptive family, our daughter was 7 months old when she came home from Taiwan!! She is now almost 27 months old. She is truly a gift and a very SHINEY spot in our family!!! Best wishes to you in growing your family….adoption is the most wonderful gift!!!

    

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17. Karrie says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:29 am

    I just “liked” their page! Hope you all raise the full amount!!!

    

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18. Living Less Mom says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:32 am

    Done~

    

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19. Mary Lemon says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:34 am

    I liked the page for you. Can’t wait to see who God has chosen for your bundle of joy. Some good friends of ours just got their baby girl in China this week! God is good!

    

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20. Luciane At HomeBunch.com says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:36 am

    I’m so happy for you! It will happen soon!

    BTW, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    If you can, please, go take a look at my post today.. it’s about “RICKY MARTIN’S HOUSE”!

    It’s really fun!

    xo

    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

    

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21. Mr. Goodwill Hunting says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 10:39 am

    What a worthy cause. I am headed over to “like” right now.

    Mr.Goodwill Hunting
    http://mrgoodwillhunting.blogspot.com

    

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22. Heathahlee says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 11:42 am

    I “liked” them! Praying for a smooth process…you’ll have the best gift of all at the end of it!

    The tutorial was great, too! : )

    

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23. Darlene says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 12:15 pm

    WAR EAGLE!

    

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24. Kim says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    I liked it! Decorating my mantel right now, using some mercury glass this year which I am loving!

    

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25. Fairfield House says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 2:22 pm

    Layla,

    We liked it. (It being the Face Book page.) We liked it a lot (after encouraging others to as well!)

    Great tutorial. One I am keeping for future use. Thank you for sharing.

    I am trying to gain consciousness and work on my mantel for Tuesday’s party!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

    

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26. Beth says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    Just got done liking Six Seeds!! :0)

    

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27. Erin says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    I didn’t just “like” them…I “loved” them! I didn’t get the chance to post on their site last week (slacker here) so hopefully this helps! I wish you the BEST OF LUCK in adopting you little love! You guys are such an inspiration, in so many ways…you guys are going to be the best parents in the entire universe (and of course the meanest on the block too !) Happy Thanksgiving!

    

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28. Kristine says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 8:57 pm

    I have been following your blog for a while now and somehow missed that you were adopting! How very exciting. We have adopted 3 times from Russia and were also blessed to have a child biologically prior to our adoptions…truly all of our children are a miracle and gifts from God. I will try to scroll back to your older posts and see where you are adopting…intl. or domestic.

    I will also keep you guys in my prayers. Adoption is not for the faint at heart…but adoption is the will of God and He always blesses it! I cannot wait to follow your adoption journey. Congratulations!

    Kristine

    

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29. geri says:

    Nov 26, 2010 at 9:20 pm

    What a great to have found Six Seeds!
    I will likey, likey a lot on facebook.
    Cheers to you and all your dreams of a new cutie-pa- tooti
    to call your own.
    Happy Weekend. geri.

    

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30. Carol says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Done!! Congratulations on your decision to adopt, what a way to “give back”.
    Carol from GA

    

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31. Stacie Ann says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 10:50 am

    Done!

    

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32. Dawn says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    So excited to hear you guys are adopting!!! We just got home two weeks ago with our second child from Ethiopia. It’s such a blessing!

    

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33. kelly says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 3:01 pm

    Hi Layla and Kevin!
    I don’t have a facebook account, but my daughter does, so she “liked” it for me. I hope you get all the “likes” you need! My sister adopted a son from Russia, and my husband’s brother has adopted 2 children. I will continue to pray for your journey to being a forever family.
    It’s beginnning to look a lot like Christmas around here. Can’t wait for the inspiration coming up in your blog this week!
    Kelly

    

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34. Steph says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    done!

    

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35. Christa says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 4:54 pm

    Wishing you the best! Thank you for the link, what a wonderful organization. I also love you blog and ideas!

    

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36. Aimee says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    Congratulations Kevin and Layla!! How exciting!

    I can’t have children and hope to someday adopt.

    

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37. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 9:18 pm

    Done! I’ll be thinking about you two as you embark on this journey! Can’t wait for the mantel party. I beefed up my mantel using your mantel tutorial a few months ago so I am extra excited to decorate this year.

    

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38. hannah says:

    Nov 27, 2010 at 9:39 pm

    Hey! I just made it in time to “like”! Super exciting time for y’all-praying for patience, strength and direction! This will be our second Christmas with our sweet boy, brought him home two days after Christmas 2008! xo psalm 13:6

    

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39. Lisa says:

    Nov 29, 2010 at 12:54 am

    How exciting about your adoption process! I have always wanted to adopt since I was a little girl. Praying for you! <3 Also, I wanted to tell you that my mantel is ready and I'm looking forward to the party. woohoo.

    

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40. Jen- says:

    Nov 29, 2010 at 8:53 am

    We adopted an 8yr old child, and he’s been the most wonderful blessing we never knew we wanted! We agreed to watch him for ‘two weeks’ while his mother sobered up. Little did we know God wanted us to raise him as our own. Two months into it he was asking to call ME mommy! *SOB* He’s so precious and unbelievably grateful all the time! I’ve learned so much from him and feel so honored and privileged to have him in our lives. God will give you just the right one. I’m so happy for you two. You’ll NEVER regret it! It’s a daily awesome moment right in front of your eyes.

    

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41. Meredith says:

    Nov 29, 2010 at 10:15 am

    Oh, I didn’t know you were adopting, that’s fantastic! I actually work with kids in the foster care system before they become adoptable (if that’s the route their case takes). Have you looked into state and federal subsidies? Between state, federal, and county governments, it’s often possible to adopt from the United States for almost no money, especially if they’re two years old or older. Just thought that might help a little bit – people who want to adopt are usually incredible people and deserve all the help they can get!

    

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42. Chrissy says:

    Nov 29, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Congratulations on your adoption! Family rocks, and though I don’t know you, it is obvious you are deeply in love with each other and life…a perfect haven for a wee one. We are one big whacky family enjoying life, loving each other through the good, bad and ugly. Our crew is created biologically and through domestic and international adoption totaling seven kiddos between the ages of 4 and 12! Just so thrilled for you, and will keep you in my prayers!

    

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43. Monica says:

    Nov 30, 2010 at 7:14 am

    I believe children are God’s miracles. I have two loving little boys (biological). However, my brother and sister-n-law have adopted three marvelous, beautiful children of their own. Unable to have children and not enough funds for a typical adoption, they went through the foster system. God has blessed them and I know he will do the same for two incredible people as yourselves. There is a little boy or girl out there waiting with their heart wide open for the two of you to fill with love. Congratulations!

    

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44. Janell Beals says:

    Dec 2, 2010 at 9:46 pm

    I “liked” their page…all the best with this process, adoption changes the world.

    

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45. LInda Atwater says:

    Jan 11, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    http://scrapbookmyadoption.com/About-Scrapbook-Adoption-Designer-4.html

    my friend-an adopted mom designed this for scrap bookers.. thought I would share.
    best of luck with your journey.

    

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