I hope you had a very Happy Valentine’s Day and are celebrating the love all weekend long. Ed and I took a few hours to enjoy a cozy candlelit dinner on Friday night, then got back to work on two, actually three big projects we started earlier in the week. The first is framing lots…
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4 Simple Styling Tricks for Kitchen Counters
4 simple styling tricks for kitchen counters including a vase made from a tin can and other everyday items that can provide both function and style to your kitchen. I have a small kitchen and am always on the lookout for easy decorating ideas on how to maximize the small amount of counter space I…
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Big Changes In My Living Room
How I added the look of reclaimed barnwood wall paneling in my living room without spending hundred’s of dollars. Over the weekend, Ed helped me make a big change in the living room. I have been letting the room evolve over the 4 years we have lived in the house, but have never been truly…
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My Viking River Cruise Along the Seine: Part 2
This is Part 2 of my 8 day Viking River Cruise trip from Paris & The Heart of Normandy along the Seine River in France. Viking invited me on this cruise and I am happy to share my trip experience with you. If you haven’t read my previous post about the first three days of the…
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Style Scouting… Let’s Chat
Today is the last day in January…. winter has settled in and will continue to spend time with us for another one and a half months. Instead of being depressed about this, the homebody in me is loving the cold, grey days that allow me to snuggle in my coziest clothes and my favorite warm…
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A Reader Inspired Change for My Kitchen
Today I am turning the tables here on the blog. I am sharing something vintage, but brand shiny new for my kitchen. Adding this item wasn’t an idea I came up with though. It was inspired by one of you… a reader. A few months ago, Shari R. wrote to me about something she uses…
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My Viking River Cruise Along the Seine
Viking River Cruise from Paris & The Heart of Normandy trip travelogue along the Seine River with lots of stops at many charming and centuries old towns and villages in between. This Viking River cruise Seine review shares my recap of my experience that can be helpful when planning your own European river cruise. I…
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10 Valentines to Make, Bake and Give To Everyone You Love
As Valentine’s Day draws near, it is always fun to bring out the kid in ourselves and make a few crafty Valentine’s to give everyone we love. These simple Valentine’s Day ideas will help you not only decorate your home or office, but give you just what you need, including free printables, easy DIY projects…
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