What can you put into a wooden wine crate after the wine is gone? You can repurpose it and make one chic DIY recipe box for your kitchen to hold and organize all your favorite recipes. I promised last week that I would show you one last item that I wanted to make for my…
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Style Scouting: Vol. 13
Happy Friday, my friends. How has your week been? Mine was a little stressful. Every day seems to bring a new uncertainty. Ed and I had to make the hard decision to cancel a planned week-long vacation with my family in Ocean City, NJ. It is hard not being able to see my siblings and…
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Decorating Ideas to Plan Ahead for Christmas
I am sure you have heard the saying… Christmas in July. Did you know it has three meanings? The first meaning of the term is actually holding a Christmas party in July with decorations, food and more. The second meaning is how The Hallmark Channel makes it a “thing” to have holiday movies on through…
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How to Make No Sew Slipcovers for Outdoor Dining Chairs
How to make washable, no sew outdoor chair slipcovers for outdoor dining chairs or any porch or patio chair using ready made terrycloth beach or bath towels. I made and posted about outdoor chair covers when I first started blogging. I was reminded of them when my friend Linnea, commented on a recent post about…
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Creating A Space That Will Inspire You
I celebrated my 61st b-day on Monday. I spent the early part of the day at the bookstore, then came home to relax, read and just sat outside enjoying a day without a to-do list. When Ed asked me what I wanted for my birthday, I told him I didn’t need anything, but he insisted…
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Style Scouting & Decorating Help
It doesn’t seem possible, but it’s the end of June. Summer is here and I am doing my best to get a little “normal” back into my life. Over the last week I have had the best kind of normal return with… … someone helping me rearrange the decor around the house and baking goodies…
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Lakeside Flower Box Deck Railing Planters
Faux flowers for upper story window boxes and deck railing planters are one way to add color to a home’s exterior. Fake florals don’t require any maintenance – no watering, pinching or weeding all season long. Plus, how to help preserve the flower color from fading. This is a photo taken from the lake side…
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The Kitchen Tools That Make Me Feel Like Cooking
I normally do not enjoy cooking and preparing meals every night. Ed and I enjoy going out to dinner but since mid-March, that came to an abrupt halt and cooking at home every night became “a thing”. I had to get with the program and find ways to learn the pleasures of cooking meals that…
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