January 2011

How my Style has Evolved

January 31, 2011

I have lived in my house for 17 years and as you can imagine my decorating style has evolved quite a bit since then. I have learned through lots of trial and error how to do it in my own style. I know my core style is white or light walls with color coming from the [...]

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Instant Dec in a Sec to Brighten Your Day

January 29, 2011

This scene is starting to get to me – and it is not going to go away any time soon as there is a whole lot more forecasted to come again early next week. Now, mind you, I love to decorate with white, but would rather see my flower boxes filled with glorious color instead of mountains [...]

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Happiness is a Warm Blanket

January 24, 2011

Does it look like this outside your windows? Are you freezing, even if you live in the south? The outside thermometer at my house this morning says “0″ – as in ZERO degrees. Baby it is COLD OUTSIDE! Do you yearn to get all warm and snuggly and comfy inside? Do you wrap yourself up in [...]

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How To Make a Petite Gift Box for Your Valentine

January 21, 2011

You have heard of the old adage that good things come in small packages, right? Do you like to give little surprises to your family and friends? Then you might like to make a few of these… Friends and family share movies, lunches and life’s big events. Friends and family are there when you need a [...]

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My Foyer Staircase Reveal

January 19, 2011

Before I show you my stair makeover I just want to say THANK -YOU for all the uplifting e-mails and comments you have sent me about leaving my job and wanting to make the most of each and every moment. Your thoughtful and kind comments have just reinforced my decisions. Thank- you so much. x [...]

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Life is What Happens…

January 17, 2011

I know I have been AWOL, but I have not deserted you, I promise. I love blogging too much to do that. My life kinda got in the way of all my best laid plans the past week. My mother in law had a stroke and one of my very dearest friends found out she has [...]

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How I Learned to Use My Camera

January 8, 2011

I got a new camera. My old Nikon worked well, but my old eyes were having trouble seeing anything in the tiny 1″ x 1″ LCD screen. I also had to manually open the shutter with my fingers and the battery door was broken. My hubby came up with a quick fix to hold the door closed using an angle iron and [...]

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Here’s To Less

January 3, 2011

It is January 3rd, the pine needles are all over your floor or you have recently swept them away. You have taken the mountains of wrapping paper to the recycling bin, and the leftover champagne that you toasted the new year in with that is now in your refrigerator has gone flat. Now is the time that we begin to think [...]