My Christmas Mantel and An Early Gift
14 Dec 2011

My Christmas Mantel and An Early Gift

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Hi All, So. Have you ever felt like you were juggling so much that you half expected the people with the “Funny White Coats” would be stopping by any minute to take you on a little trip to the funny … Continued

Crafting A Christmas Wreath From Old Book Pages
2 Dec 2011

Crafting A Christmas Wreath From Old Book Pages

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Hi Everyone, I have been taking a little break from blogging because I have been running like a mad woman working, visiting family for Thanksgiving and getting ready for Christmas. Today I thought I would make a quick stop in … Continued

Decorating A Thanksgiving Mantle and Giving Thanks
21 Nov 2011

Decorating A Thanksgiving Mantle and Giving Thanks

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Hi All, With Thanksgiving upon us I wanted to stop in today and  express my thoughts on the subject of Giving Thanks. I am a firm believer that we should stop and take a few moments each day and count … Continued

Flea Market Style Design…New Cottage Chic Kitchen Chairs
14 Oct 2011

Flea Market Style Design…New Cottage Chic Kitchen Chairs

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A set of thrift store chairs get a romantic update perfect for a cottage style kitchen.

Making A New House A Home ~ Staging To Live
20 Sep 2011

Making A New House A Home ~ Staging To Live

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Hello Everyone, A couple of weeks ago I got a call from a very lovely lady who had just moved into the area and into a brand spanking new house. She was a little lost on decorating it with her existing furnishings … Continued

A Living Room Update Part 1- Installing A Laminate Floor
7 Sep 2011

A Living Room Update Part 1- Installing A Laminate Floor

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Hi All, The past few weeks have been pretty busy for me with a trip up to NY, a visit from Hurricane Irene… and a few DIY Home improvement projects. As you may know, my home is always evolving and … Continued

A Quick and Easy Kitchen Cabinet Update
24 Aug 2011

A Quick and Easy Kitchen Cabinet Update

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Happy Wednesday Everyone, As I sit here watching the weather channel, waiting for Hurricane Irene to make an appearance on Saturday here in NC, I thought I’d take a few minutes to share one of my latest projects with my … Continued