For the Love of Mercury Glass… Decorating a Summer Mantle
1 Jul 2012

For the Love of Mercury Glass… Decorating a Summer Mantle

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Hi Everyone, I hope you are well and staying cool. We are under a heat wave advisory here in NC. When the temperatures soar into the 100’s and the humidity makes the air so thick it is hard to breathe it is time … Continued

Confederate Jasmine and Thrifty Finds
15 May 2012

Confederate Jasmine and Thrifty Finds

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Hi All, Spring is in full swing here in eastern North Carolina but summer seems to be trying to move in this week. I woke up this morning to a sticky humid mess of a day. Needless to say the windows were … Continued

A Quick And Easy Way To Make A Decorative Bird’s Nest
24 Apr 2012

A Quick And Easy Way To Make A Decorative Bird’s Nest

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Hello Everyone, Sorry I have been alittle M.I.A in blogland lately. I have been very busy with some home projects (that I will be posting about soon) and working on revamping my website which has been taking up most of … Continued

Decorating On a Budget…A Thrift Store Frame Makeover
5 Apr 2012

Decorating On a Budget…A Thrift Store Frame Makeover

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Decorating on a budget? See how this thrift store frame makeover gives an old frame a new look and learn how to do it yourself!

Decorating Your Home For Spring
29 Mar 2012

Decorating Your Home For Spring

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Hi Everyone! Spring has sprung!!! I LOVE Spring. Despite the huge amount of pollen in the air my windows are open most days. I thoroughly enjoy the fresh air and the melodic  sound of the birdies singing in the trees. … Continued

Staging To Live… Decorating A Colorful Beach Condo Part 2
17 Mar 2012

Staging To Live… Decorating A Colorful Beach Condo Part 2

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A before and after tour of a colorful beach condo perfect for a relaxing weekend by the sea. Full of bright colors and whimsy this condo is cheerful.

Staging To Live… Decorating A Colorful Beach Condo Part 1
1 Mar 2012

Staging To Live… Decorating A Colorful Beach Condo Part 1

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Hi All, Well, March has finally arrived! I am sure many of you are ready to say Goodbye to winter and are beginning to dream about green grass, birds singing and flowers blooming. Even though we have had a very … Continued

(Re) Decorating A Mantel….Less Is More???
23 Feb 2012

(Re) Decorating A Mantel….Less Is More???

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Hi All, I am sure some of you may remember my Winter Inspired Mantel Post from a few weeks ago. Well, I decided it was time to put my sweet little snowmen to bed finally. They are now neatly tucked away … Continued

A Valentine Gingerbread House
13 Feb 2012

A Valentine Gingerbread House

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Today I want to share a fun project I did with my daughter over the weekend. My husband came home the night before Christmas Eve with a Make Your Own Gingerbread House Kit a friend from work gave him. She … Continued