Celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving your family and friends lots of love with this free printable sheet of watercolor hearts to frame or to cut out and make Valentine crafts. One thing I fondly remember when I was growing up was how much I loved when Valentine’s Day. rolled around. I loved it for two…
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My First Decorating Project for 2020
Decorating trends for 2020 and how I plan to use them in my home. This is the time of year that many decorating magazines, Pinterest, HGTV, and online sites like Houzz all compile their upcoming trends in decorating lists. Each list is filled with what their editors see becoming popular for all things house and…
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Touring the HGTV Dream Home 2020
Earlier this week I was invited to tour the HGTV Dream Home 2020 on Hilton Head Island, SC. It was hosted by HGTV and Cabinets to Go , whose cabinets are featured throughout the house. Ed came along with me so we could enjoy riding bikes on the empty beach in the mornings and he…
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A Special Day for Organizing Your Desk
Every year around this time, the first thing I like to do once I get back to my daily routine is organize my desk. Actually two desks. One is in my studioffice where I take care of all things for the blog. The other is in my kitchen and I call it my kitchen desk….
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Decorating After the Holidays
Now that the holidays are over, try this winter home decorating idea to make the most of any room in your home for the winter months. It is time to breathe… the holidays are behind us now. I enjoyed every minute, but am happy to make them a fond memory and start the new year…
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Clever Christmas Cookie Garnishing Idea
Are you inviting friends over for a Christmas get-together and planning to serve Christmas cookies? Or do you leave Christmas cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve? If so, I have a clever way for you to serve them in style. Place a homemade baked cookie on the rim of a glass of milk, eggnog…
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Fast & Easy Last Minute Christmas Decorating Ideas
Now that it is mid December, the countdown to Christmas is in full gear. Are you ready? I know if you like to decorate, you probably have your home decorated for Christmas and are enjoying your festive surroundings. For anyone who has not had the time to get decorations out or if you are still…
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Trimming Open Shelves for the Holidays
How to make a Christmas tree paper chain to trim open shelves in kitchens or on bookshelves. These easy to make chains can be made with any paper and are a budget friendly way to decorate a home for Christmas. Christmas is just not Christmas to me without seeing the house decorated using twinkle lights…
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