The 5 Lavins

Interior Decorating Class

Jennifer and Jaimee recently took a two week interior decorating class at the Dallas Ministry Center. They had classes on interior decorating principles; special outings to reinforce instruction; and “hands on” sessions throughout the two weeks for practical application. It was an enjoyable time of learning, sewing, sight-seeing, and making new friends.

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In Southlake for an outing. Our class- Jaimee, Johanna, Kristin (instructor), Tiffany, Jennifer

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pulling threads to cut the shears in a straight line

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sewing in the hems

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the seamstresses

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Jaimee sewing in pleats

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it’s time to visit some interior design stores!

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Jaimee, Johanna, Kristin, Tiffany, and Rachel

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putting together and covering the cornice boards

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one is covered!

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The Dallas Ministry Ministry Center held a special Father-Daughter banquet while we were there. It was fun to help with the preparations.

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dishing up plates for the banquet

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having way too many laughs with our friends Vanessa and Janille

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After a long and hot day, Claudia brought us popsicles!

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It was special to meet several from Quebec who were serving there for the summer. Elisa is a cheerful sweet girl, and is doing great learning English. We had just enjoyed a good laugh over her frequently-used phrase “I don’t know!”

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Completed a cornice board!

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Up late one night going through magazines. Each of us had to present a board with cut-outs and plans for a room. A fun job!

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Blackouts, sheers, and cornice boards are done! Now to hang them…

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team effort

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playing ultimate frisbee one night

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with our dear roommate Tiffany

5 Responses to “Interior Decorating Class”

  1. Ruthanne
    June 30th, 2007 13:18
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    Whew, an update! I was literally just now going to leave a comment letting you know I missed you Lavins! :)

    I need that interior decorating class. :P

  2. meagan schmidt
    June 30th, 2007 18:29
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    Hi! So glad to see more pictures! :)
    Looks like you girls had a great time- I’d love to hear more about it sometime!
    We finally updated Will’s blog. sorry it’s taken us soo long!!

    L, meagan

  3. cailan
    July 1st, 2007 17:50
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    hello, there!
    These pictures make me feel like I got to experience it all! Looks like a useful time with sweet girls. I, too, would like to hear more about how you liked it sometime. Thank you for posting the pictures. Glad you’re home again. :)
    love you!
    Cailan

  4. Amber DeLadurantey
    July 3rd, 2007 15:24
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    i did that a number of years ago, it was so much fun !

  5. Carla
    July 17th, 2007 13:10
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    Okay, you all look so very cute for being without airconditioning, and on the 6th floor of a building!! I am impressed.

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