My back is jacked

I feel like such an old lady typing this - but somehow I messed up my back this week and it hurts bad. :( Like, back labor 24 hours a day. Not fun. I have a big deadline on Friday so I'm focusing every bit of my energy on that - I feel bad that I won't be around here much this week. I'm hoping to be back in action soon. All next week, starting Monday, I have a seriously amazing house tour to share with you. (Remember my friend Emily? It's her whole house!) TONS of tips and inspiration!

Speaking of inspiration, here are some images that I keep coming back to lately. The colors!!




Mario Buatta




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Melanie Acevedo

Hoping to be able to post again here this week, but if I can't, don't forget to enter my favorite things give away! I've been reading all the comments and I love seeing your choices!
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51 comments:

  1. KelleySeptember 27, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    Oh no! I hope your back feels better soon. I had nasty back labor for all three of my baby deliveries and now I get that same pain occasionally for a couple days. Sounds like the same thing? I got some muscle relaxers prescribed and those help a bit. Also a hot water pack!
    Don't over do it! We'll all be here!
    hugs,
    Kelley

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Back pain is the worst!!!! Go to bed and sleep it off. Everything's better in the morning!
    jess

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:36 PM

    PS Saw the sponsored post go up today. Reminded me of how much I appreciate the way you handle ads. It's all very black and white -- this is LGN content, and this is a sponsor's content. I love that I can trust your voice here whole-heartedly. Thank you!

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  4. Ellie MaySeptember 27, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    LOVE the leggings picture. You're right about those colors. Makes me want to redo my whole house!

    love ya jenny! Rest up and keep on keepin on! Good luck with your dead line!

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  5. Karen KSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Feel better soon, Jenny!

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  6. ErinSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    You should try the adhesive icy hot bandages. You can just stick them on your lower back and they provide relief for a few hours. Feel better soon!

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  7. Erika MachamerSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Feel better soon!

    BTW - I'm finally making a slipcover for a bench out of the green imperial trellis I got from you. Squeeeee!

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  8. Emily | RecentlySeptember 28, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    You poor thing! Back pain is so tough, and having to work through it is even harder. Hope you're back to normal very soon. Hugs!

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  9. BarbieSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Oh sad! My back gives out when my babies are at their chubbiest every time. It's the worst. I'll miss your posts this week but can't WAIT for that house tour! Hope you can take it easy!

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  10. wood burning stoveSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    hope you will be better soon!!maybe you can try some massages.

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  11. Alexandra RaeSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:02 AM

    Gorgeous corals! Love each one for so many reasons. Sorry about your back! Take care of it as best you can. And lots of ibuprophen is good to keep the swelling down around the nerves. In the long run that's better (so my doctor told me when I wrenched mine). xo

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  12. FlournoyfranceSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Try to get some REST & be better

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  13. KatySeptember 28, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    I experienced my first lower back pain a couple years after I had my daughter. I felt like an old lady as well. I was convinced I broke something.
    I would seriously consider seeing a doctor and getting some muscle relaxers. It will help it go away much moore quickly.
    Take care!

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  14. Allison EganSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I hope you heal quickly! Back pain is the worst! I also love the two images with rich peach colored walls - so pretty!

    xo Allison
    Spicer + Bank
    www.spicerandbank.blogspot.com

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  15. SamiSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Try a heat pack (in microwave 2 minutes) and put it where it hurts, it relaxes the muscles and makes the pain go away. Get well soon!

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  16. Linda {Calling it Home}September 28, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    I'm so sorry! Hope you are feeling better soon.

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  17. Jean @ Flower HillSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Feel better! I've been there before and it's no fun! I hurt my back once emptying the dishwasher! Talk about feeling old!

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  18. elizabethripleyhornSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Go get a massage! I find that it's the best thing for back/shoulder/neck pain. If something is really jacked up you might want to see a chiropractor.

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  19. maggieSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    So sorry that you are having back pain. Hope that goes away soon!
    Beautiful color inspiration pics. Fall's a great time for bringing on the color!

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  20. willandteresaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Oh No! I did this to my back two weeks ago. I best over to pick up a piece of paper and suddenly I was in pain. I felt like an old lady! I spent the next 48 hours not being able to get comfy and barely moving. The Doc gave me some mild muscle relaxers, lots of Ibuprofen, and told me to ice for the first 24 hours and then heat. Hope u feel better!

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  21. Jenny at LGNSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Thanks, friends. I'm taking lots of advil and my heating pad follows me wherever I go. It's crazy how much that thing helps!
    hugs to you all!
    xx

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  22. LindsBSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I hope your back gets better soon, being in pain is so not fun!!

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  23. LindsaySeptember 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    Hope you feel better soon!

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  24. Capella Kincheloe Interior DesignSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Jenny you have a great talent with color, your house always looks put together despite having a rainbow of colors- which is difficult to do. I hope you feel better soon!

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  25. Elizabeth DownieSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I saw the leg/tights/shoes one on Pinterest and the colors really grabbed me too!

    Hope your back feels better soon!

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  26. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    no! that is horrible! get better soon... I threw my back out last week and was in so much pain is unreal. All the best! (great inspiration btw!)

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  27. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Ouch. Hope you feel better soon!

    p.s. LOVE the crazy tights.

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  28. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Great book on back pain, how to stop it, how to prevent it: Treat Your Own Back by Robin McKenzie. Hope you feel better soon. Susan

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  29. ajsritterSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Shoot! Hang in there girl! That's the worst being a Mom and being sick or in pain because your kidlets (bless their hearts) have no pity! Here's to hoping they go easy on you this week. :)

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  30. Un coup d'aileSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    get well soon, we need you here!!! this is my first time commenting and i wanted to tell you that 2 years ago i went through the same pain every single month.. and each time i was in bed for almost 2 weeks. the only thing that helped me was an osteopath!! please try!! u'll see it works, and the hurting area warm with a hot-water-bag

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  31. KatSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Chiropractor! Sounds crazy but it works!

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  32. KathrynSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    LOVE the tights + shoes image. Simply delicious!

    Hope your back un-jacks itself soon!

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Hope you feel better soon! Good luck meeting your deadline under duress . . . Will be looking forward to next week!

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  34. CandiceSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Sever back pain is absolutely miserable. Hope you are back to normal asap!

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  35. Maggie RoseSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Oh no! Feel better!! Take care of yourself first, the blog will be here when you're back to speed.

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  36. Britt @ Dreamy SpacesSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Oh no! Injured backs are the worst! And you basically have to let them heal on their own. Hope you feel better soon. Very cute photos by the way. I’m really into that hexagon table and the little dog under it! The wallpaper in the bedroom is very fun!

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    beautiful colors!
    makes me think of this beautiful rug from Anthropologie that I saw on pinterest!

    http://pinterest.com/pin/221124962/

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  38. Mrs. Châtelaine in ParisSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Oh wow, I am loooving that wall of coral. So gorgeous, sophisticated and warm!

    xox Mrs. Châtelaine in Paris

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  39. KatySeptember 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    I just saw the cutest dollhouse chairs on Ebay. I found them while looking for a "Swan Chair". Hence, if you search "Swan Chair" you will find them. They are $24.99 for the pair. They have little bees printed on the upholstery.
    Won't take away your back pain, but they sure would get you started on a banging dollhouse.

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  40. ChristySeptember 28, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Feel better soon. I somehow strained my SI joint (lower back) laying laminate flooring in the home office. It's taken me over a month to feel "normal". Still on steriods and trying to stretch every day. I hope it's nothing serious but I can relate. It really takes you out of the loop. Get some rest but not too much. They say too much stillness can make it worse.

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  41. KateSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    Hope your back feels better soon. The pics are all amazing.Implement a few in your house , sure they will rock !
    The House Personality Test
    What portion of the house are you?
    http://www.3smartcubes.com/pages/tests/house-personality/house-personality_instructions.asp

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  42. minnetonka apartmentsSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Really colorful and girly. Just my taste!

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Try back exercises for sciatica. Lay on the floor face down, elbows at your side. Push your chest and head up, as if you were doing a yoga sun stretch. Hold it for 5 seconds. Release. Do that 10 times, twice a day.
    Aleve. Take 2 tablets early in the morning and one every eight hours after that.
    If you have heated seats in your car, turn them on as soon as you get in to drive anywhere. If it's hot ouside, run the AC simultaneously. Your back will love it.
    Get a bean bag that you can zap in the microwave and wrap it around your back when you are sitting for prolonged periods at home.
    Be gentle with your back for the next month or so. Sometimes, it can take up to 12 weeks for it to feel normal again. Lift with your legs. Yeah, yeah, I know, the first time I did it to my back, I wasn't lifting anything. I just reached over to grab something in the back of my car. Agony. The thing that helped the most, surprisingly, were the back stretches. Whatever it was that was out of place snapped right back in and I felt better almost immediately.

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  44. Free Math WorksheetsSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Get well soon

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  45. NicoleSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Bikram (hot) yoga is better than a massage! Hope you feel better!

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  46. UnknownSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    That's awful. I'm so sorry! I'm only 27, and the same thing happened to me this year- ironically while I was trying to make your pelmet boxes. :) Take care of yourself!

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  47. RachaelSeptember 30, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    Sorry about your back - what a bummer! Hope you are already on the mend.

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  48. Danielle Sigwalt InteriorsSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    So sorry! Great images though :).

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  49. From G2BSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    I just stumbled across your blog and would like to follow it. I can only figure out how to get emails or see it in google reader. I want to follow via google's friend connect so, I just wondering if it's just me...
    Please let me know when you have a minute. Thanks!

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  50. From G2BSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    woops!
    berger.becca@gmail.com
    Maybe I should give you a way to answer my question! ;0

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  51. junebugOctober 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    If you believe in Chiropractors, I can highly recommend Dr. Handt on CPW. If you don't believe in Chiropractors, you will after you visit one. For me, it's been the difference between back pain for a month and back pain for two days. Regardless, I hope you are feeling all better, soon.

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