I'm a Southern girl who loves my family and home. Born and raised in the Deep South, I have a great respect for our heritage and try in my own little way to keep the Southern lifestyle alive and well! I'm happily married to a wonderful man and we have two grown children and four grandchildren who are the love of our lives! I hope you enjoy your visit to my Southern home and as we say here in Dixie, ya'll come back now, ya hea!
Quick Update
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The house is looking really great, so I will have a lot of pics to post. My
neighbor that was helping me, sort of took off on vacation for a few weeks
so I...
A Completed Closet Along with a Comic
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For now at least :) I guess what I've learned from taking on this project
is that I'll likely keep messing with the space because it's strangely kind
of f...
New Mexico Architecture
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I recently returned from a trip to New Mexico and thought I'd share with
you a few photos of glorious architecture (at least in my mind) from my
home state...
The Triple Strand- Mini Update
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Photo credit: Nonny (one of my favorite people on earth)
I wanted to stop in quickly and give you all a mini update on The Pearl
Event!
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Grilled Hawaiian Teriyaki Burger
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If you're looking for a new way to enjoy a burger, then I think you'll love
this Hawaiian inspired teriyaki burger made with Laura's Lean ground beef,
c...
Hardwood Flooring Tips
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My husband and I have been sleeping horribly for the last year or so. We
have slept on a queen-sized bed for the last 14 years, but it is simply no
longe...
POOP AND ART
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Yesterday I had a colonoscopy. I can say with absolute clarity it was no
day at the beach. Drinking the prep...and not eating for 2
days......sucked.
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My 5th Grade Graduate
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Hello everyone!
Today was Honor's Day at my son's school for the 5th grade. Tomorrow is
his last day
being at elementary school. He will move on to middl...
more cabinet/closet organization!
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I told you yesterday that I had more bins to use, closets to conquer,
under-sink darkness to overcome. Here is the other upstairs bathroom, under
the sin...
Georgia Anne's Dance Recital
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Georgia Anne's dance recital was a few weeks ago. She loves dancing and I
think it shows in these pictures. We are so fortunate to have found a
studio wh...
Checks and Toile and Tapestries, Oh My!!!!!
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Continuing along in Connie's Vermont living room.....
Now let's look the other way!!!!!!
When I work off of a toile fabric, there are some tried and true way...
Ice Cream Bucket Flower Pot
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This is an easy way to add some green
a bit of country charm
and flowers to your home
all in about 10 minutes!!!
Line your bucket with waterproof f...
A Little Pretty and a Chicken Wire Caddie
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Learn how to make your own chicken bottle caddy here
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Hello everyone!
Can I be frank with you? I'm in a bit of a blogging drought of late as ev...
L O V E at first sight
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Well hello there! Didn't think I was coming back huh? I wasn't sure myself
to be quite honest. I've been a busy bee between work, trying to get my
butt bac...
For Keepsies
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The past few hunting trips I have just had some luck. I mean, this past
weekend I wasn't looking for something in particular and I always think
that is ...
Why I Painted My Brand New Dishwasher
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After having to wash my dishes by hand after my dishwasher decided to stop
working about 3 weeks ago, I am happy to report – those hand washing days
are ...
Curtain Call
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Yup, we finally called it. The old floral curtains couldn’t last another
day. So we made a few jokes about Kim Kardashian’s Met ball dress and got
ready to...
So…
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It looks like venting a little might have paid off. :) Since that post: -
the tile in the backsplash has been replaced - the countertop has been
shaved do...
Build Your Own Robot Printable {Imaginative}
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Build Your Own Robot Printable {Imaginative} Do you have a little one that
loves robots, if so this printable is going to make their day! A great
activity...
Lamps in kitchens
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Last week, I had a sneak preview of the new Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles,
featuring a house renovated by architect Stan Dixon with interior design
work ...
Client Living Room: Before & After
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Hello friends! Today Im sharing another clients fun Before & Afters. I am
so blessed to have such amazing clients!! There are days I just want to
pinc...
A Wine Country Vacation Rental, Part Two
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Continuing with my latest project, the smaller of the two units on the
wine country property is a cozy, charming space, perfect for a couple or a
smal...
Flower Patch Farmgirl
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A year and a half ago, Shannan of Flower Patch Farmgirl moved with her
family from the country to the city into a brand new home in I...
Easy Garage Makeover and a Giveaway!
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Hey there! I’m so excited to share this post with you today! Not only
because I found a super easy cure for my horrid garage floor but also
because we ar...
design plan(s): modern boys room
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i recently completed a full room design for a little man about the same
age as my son. as part of the design process, i talked to him and asked him
what ...
Garden Progress
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Our kitchen garden isn't quite finished, but I couldn't resist sharing a
few progress pics with you!! Like I mentioned in my last post about the
garden, ...
$500 Spring Shopping Spree!
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Spring is in full bloom and that means summer is right around the corner
bringing with it sundresses, sandals, shorts, and swimsuits!!! Are you
ready for...
Dressed In Black....French Bench
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I have heard so many times folks say that every room should have some black
in it and that black...
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Black and Tan and Tuxedo
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We’re headed to St. Louis today. That’s about the halfway point to where
we’re going in Minnesota. I’m hoping our pets don’t give our house-sitters
too muc...
Blueberry Brown Sugar Cookies
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Blueberry Brown Sugar Cookies
[image: IMG_7958]I’ve got a recipe for you today but it’s actually from
last month’s fresh flavor. It’s for Blueberry Brown...
Nursery Scouting
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Hello!
I hope you're having a great week and gearing up for a nice holiday
weekend. I suspect many of you might be doing some yard work too, right?
I ha...
{Outfit Inspiration} Hot Pink & Leopard
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Thank you so much for your comments on our new Dining Room colors! I know
they are bold, and certainly not everyone's cup-of-tea, but they make us
happy. A...
Jason's Kitchen DURING...
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Okay, so let me just first give a disclaimer: *Jason's kitchen in NOT
done and these are all cell phone photos.* Also we are trying to keep costs
as l...
$500 CASH Shopping Spree Giveaway
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Spring is in full bloom and that means summer is right around the corner
bringing with it sundresses, sandals, shorts, and swimsuits!!!
Are you ready for ...
Ahi Tuna Salad
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One of my favorite starters to order at a restaurant, aside from the cheese
plate, is the tuna tartare. To satisfy the craving at home, I make
something ...
Late week musings.....
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Hello there, and happy Thursday. What's on* your *agenda for Memorial Day?
Hope the weather forecast is going to be a good one. Here, it looks to be
fair,...
My Latest Attempt at Painting
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[image: How to Paint Abstracts for the Non-Painter]
Since I wanted to bring more blue into the girls’ room, I decided to take
matters into my own han...
DIY Polyhedra and Friends
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The other day I gasped as my boys walked out of their science class. They
were holding what I later learned was a polyhedra. I had always called it
that co...
Flower Share Week #1
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As I mentioned a few weeks ago, Anna Mara flowers is offering a flower
share in Portland. I’m a sucker for fresh flowers, so you can bet my name
was on t...
Silhouette Fabric Interfacing Tutorial and Giveaway
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As a Silhouette America affiliate, I have the opportunity to try new
products and ea...
Mommy advice needed.
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I'm a work-from-home mom. I think we're all aware of that.
In my head, it's a pretty dreamy set up. While baby naps, I sew and catch
up on customer email...
4 Steps to an Organized Coat Closet
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I set out to organize our coat closet . . . it wasn't as hard as I thought
it was going to be. In fact it was pretty simple.
First we installed a simple wir...
Plant SOS! My Fiddleleaf Fig!
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[image: fiddle leaf fig brown leaves]Ok, popping in with a crisis. Pardon
my terrible cell phone shot but this is a bit of a plant emergency and I
didn’t...
Silhouette Giveaway and Special Fabric Promotion!
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Yeehaw another Silhouette Giveaway!! They are being very generous aren't
they? :) Besides the giveaway they are also having more great promotions
this mo...
Mom in the Mirror (and a giveaway)
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First, I’d like to say thank you, for the kindest, most heartfelt
encouragement. You are truly a gift and I am amazed at how blessed a woman
can be by her...
And it's a .....
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A few weeks ago, I announced that I'm expecting baby #3 ) early this Fall
(it's a pretty funny story actually, if you're int he mood for a laugh) !
It cam...
4 – Touring historic Pennsylvania
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[image: touring historic Pennsylvania]
One of my VERY favourite things about touring in the states are the quaint
old historic towns. Give me the choice o...
my boxwood mistake...
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Tonight I was *re-potting* my boxwoods. :(
I'm sharing the silly mistake I made ~ I was so anxious to get them potted
last weekend when we had our marathon ...
The Big Boo Cast, Episode 23
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So yesterday I was sitting outside The UPS Store while I wrapped up a
conversation with Melanie. The conversation only lasted about five whole
minutes beca...
Summer Reading Plans
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I've been so busy lately, and Janey has been in quick-nursing mode, that I
haven't read much. But summer is the best time to catch up, and I have big
pla...
Hindsight makes you laugh...
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(**You were warned that I had *a lot of words and PHOTOS this week.* I
thought I'd better remind you of that before you plunge in.**)
Last week, I spray ...
No More Teachers, no more rules, no more...
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school buses in and out of our neighborhood, flooring it at 50 + MPH (full
diesel) at 6:30 AM, EVERY MORNING (well, at least until August).
Seriously, and ...
Homestead Spring Antique Fair, May 24-25
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*************Just a Reminder*******************
Are you ready to attend another fabulous Antique Show in Texas? Well mark
your calendars for the *Homestea...
HAVEN Ticket Winner!
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You’ve waited patiently, and I have a winner for ya! Oh how I wish I could
give one away to all of you! The winner is…. Congratulations to Kim from
Colors ...
My New Keurig!
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This post brought to you by Staples I was beyond excited to have the chance
to review a new Keurig Office PRO Coffee Brewer. I see all the commercials,
and...
TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #49
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Welcome to
TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS #49
Before we begin... let's all take a minute to say a prayer or send a happy
thought for all those touched by t...
My Never Ending Crush on Coastal ...
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ALL of my life, I've loved the ocean ... not going IN it, necessarily
(although, I'd spend hours in it when I was little), but, just how it makes
me feel ....
summer staples
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Summer weather has made its way to our little beach town and living on the
bay has magnified my desire for breezy afternoons, sunset drinks, and
leisurely ...
Arriving in Japan........
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Hello from Tokyo - before I leave for the ship.
Flying into Narita airport over rice paddies.
Terrible traffic jams to get to the hotel in the city.
...
Off the map ~
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I've been off the map and out of the blog loop for a couple of weeks now,
and I've missed it! Sometimes life gets in the way. What are you going to
do???...
Gather Some Ferns
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~Calming Green~
I was walking through Blogdom this morning and every footstep echoed after
me. We are all thinking of Oklahoma and so many other things bes...
Esty Crush: HRUSKAA
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My boys have been asking for a plant in their room. Seeing as how things
can get rowdy in there on a regular basis, I’m thinking a hanging plant
would fare...
lately
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Clearly I’m having a hard time blogging. Lots going on around here. I
decided to renovate and add on to our house while very pregnant, which I
would not ...
Trash to Treasure...paint & silver leaf!
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Hey guys, are you ready for a Trash to Treasure feature?
Today I am loving these revamped end tables from the blog Reposhture Studio
! These guys...
thank you teachers!
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My boys have two days of school left until summer break! Yaaahhhhooooo!
Although I've loved every minute of waking up at 5:45 to get #1 off to zero
hour ...
Some things are meant to be…
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I did sell most of my furniture at Lucketts, but a few pieces didn’t sell.
And that’s okay. When I decided to sell the chair, ...
mother's day + an easy spring lunch menu
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Things here have been busy, busy lately. It always gets a little crazy as
we wrap up the school year. It makes me long for the unscheduled days of
summer...
a quick trip before coming home
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I'm back home! But before I did the official move back, we did a quick trip
to the cottage for the long weekend. Three cars full of adults, one (soon
to ...
The Importance of Having a Morning Routine
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I was recently asked by Folgers to talk with you about morning routines -
and boy, have I got one!
And you need on too!
About four years ago, I had abo...
Blueberry Picking
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Last weekend we drove up to Harriet's Bluff Blueberries, a u-pick organic
blueberry farm, to pick blueberries.
We've had a couple cool nights this spring ...
Gold mirrors...
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Loved this gold mirror I happened upon yesterday! I added a few "new"
things to the store for the Thursday, Friday and Saturday sale this weekend
to kick...
Harper and Hollis
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Today is our last day of MDO and preschool for the year. It's a happy/sad
day. We are excited for no alarm clocks or lunches to be packed and to be
home ...
Pottery Barn Lamp knock off
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I wanted a Pottery Barn Lamp SO Bad.... but I could not justify the cost.
So I moped around and shopped other stores to no avail. could. not. find.
th...
Displaying family treasures
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If you are like me, you have lots of little vintage goodies in your house.
Often little things lose their visual impact because they are so small, ...
THE EASY WAY TO CLEAN A MICROWAVE
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This week, Greg is ultra busy at work so I’m focusing my energy on
organizing and deep-cleaning every room in the house before the 3-day
weekend coming up....
~creatively made home summer series~
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*I am thrilled to be a part of my friend Jeanne Oliver's*
* CREATIVELY MADE HOME SUMMER SERIES!*
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*In this course I will be showing you videos on how to m...
10 Ways To Use Old Shutters In A New Way
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Some of you may have noticed that I have some old chippy shutters propped
up against the fence in my Monday post on my upcycled garden shed. I got
those at...
10 Ways To Use Old Shutters In A New Way
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Some of you may have noticed that I have some old chippy shutters propped
up against the fence in my Monday post on my upcycled garden shed. I got
those at...
Chic & Affordable Accessories
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I'm excited to share today's *affordable finds series! *Each item comes
from a delightful little store, *Furbish*, located just down the road from
me in ...
Sunday morning candy bacon and a giveaway....
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I cook almost every day
Our oven gets pretty trashed.
Don't ask me if I clean my oven a lot, because if I said yes, that would be
a total *lie. *
One of th...
Living Room Gallery Wall Art
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Things are slowly but surely coming around at our new rental house. I
guess after three months of living here, I guess I can stop calling it
"new" since i...
Fabric Sources + The Decision
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Dear Friends, I did some quick i-Phone snapping in the fabric store so that
I could get those sources for you (original post here). Because they are
“for ...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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Today is the last day of school and I could not be any more excited! We
don't have big plans, but I do know tending the garden will be high on our
list....
A Gardener at Heart
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I love puttering and piddling and playing with plants and flowers, but I
have to confess that I'm not much of a gardener. I truly *love* plants and
flower...
My Best Spray Painting Tip EVER!
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In one of those amazing "A HA!" moments, I came up with my most favorite
spray painting tip EVER!
[image: Best Spray Painting Tip EVER! via MakelyHome...
Beach-Inspired Bling With Martha Stewart Jewelry
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Martha Stewart is at it again... With many amazing craft products already
on the shelves at Michael's Craft Stores, she's adding a new line of Martha
St...
A Calling
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In 1997, my husband and I felt a strong call from the Lord to homeschool
our five year old son.
A few years later, it was time to homeschool our dau...
5 Delicious Strawberry Recipes
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[image: strawberry recipes]Hey y’all! I love this time of year because
fresh, local strawberries are readily available. I grew up hoe-ing
{weeding} row-upo...
Landscaping (A Beginning)
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Memorial Day Table for Two
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Signal Flag plates, knot napkin rings, and bandanas as napkins add to the nautical theme of this Memorial Day table for two on the back porch. Jim Shore sail...
Recipe | Easy & Healthy Chicken Dish
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I’m not sure what’s going on around here! First, my header and much of my
blog labels disappeared yesterday. After a couple of hours of work we seem
to b...
You are my sunshine
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Hi, it’s me, mid-project girl. Remember the Allure flooring project we
recently completed in our office and shared on our blog? I’ve been looking
for some ...
How to Make a Hall Tree
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Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today, To join this chest with this
door… And this chest and this door, To have and to hold your keys, your
hat, you...
Mini Organizing Challenge – Purse Organization
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The first week of our brand new “Mini Organizing Series” went well! It
was an easy task and one to happily check off the list this spring. Another
easy c...
Easy Watercolor Art Using Painter’s Tape
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[image: Easy Watercolor Art Using Painter's Tape]
Sometimes a project should just be easy and simple. So, last Saturday
morning, we once again broke ou...
My latest find…..chippy shutters!
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The other day I found these
unbelievably wonderful chippy shutters……
It was love at first sight….
I just *had* to have them!
I knew they would l...
Home{work} Wednesday #2
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Wow!
How can one say "thank you" when you feel so thankful?
Well...yes. All of the above. * :-)*
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**What am I thanking you for?*
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For ma...
Our Dirty Laundry
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This post is not literally about our dirty sheets and socks and underwear.
If only you were that lucky This is about airing our other dirty
laundry…namely ...
Hotel Silver
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via Pinterest
A small Glen View Club individual coffee or teapot.
*Have you started *
*"mining"*
*for hotel *
*S I L V E R?*
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The Plaza Hotel
It h...
The Nurtured Home
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I finally did it. I had come up with every excuse in the book not to
launch my new site but one day last week, it just felt...
Beach Cottage Decor with Love
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Sometimes it is difficult to find the kind of beach cottages I love to
show you on here, but not this week Beach Dwellers. This one has
everything I love...
Oklahoma... {and a winner}.
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My thoughts and prayers today are with those
families in Oklahoma who are experiencing unimaginable loss.
When we lived in Minnesota, I remember vividly he...
Splash Shack Cottage..Love !!!!
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Memorial Day is around the corner so I am sharing a few cottages for great
vacations to happen here..Tybee Island fun and the relaxing cottage living..
w...
Dressed For A Dinner Party
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Recently, my friend, Debbie had a group of girlfriends
from her old neighborhood over for dinner.
Nothing like a dinner party to get your home in...
More Glory
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Sometimes life is stormy, dark and cloudy.
And sometimes life is sunny, bright and flower-filled.
And while I might prefer one to the other,
I know this ...
Nifty Thrifty Tuesday No.164
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Welcome y'all...it's party time here at Coastal Charm! Thanks so much for
stopping by. I sure hope you get inspired today at my party. I also hope,
that yo...
Frenchy Writing Desk and Chair
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Hello everyone, how was your weekend? I spent most of mine working in
the garage trying to make a dent in my ever growing pile of trash soon to
be tre...
Room Service 2013 | The Afters!
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It’s done! Lori, Rhoda, and I finished our girl’s apartment at the United
Methodist Children’s Home last week for the spring 2013 Room Service
Atlanta pro...
Re-visiting Cloches and Lucketts Update
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Before I begin the post, I wanted to let everyone know that the Lucketts
Spring Market was fabulous for vendors and shoppers alike. It was a cloudy
day w...
DIY Weathered Wood Technique
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Want the weathered wood look from a new piece of wood?
Here’s how you can get it.
[image: PicMonkey Collage]
For the tops of my Stools Turned Table...
Finished Planter Boxes and Garden Update
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The planter boxes are finished and filled.
If you missed how we made them, you can read about them HERE.
I stained the inside with some food safe stain mad...
DIY Starfish Art
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Since Summer is quickly approaching, this project would be a great way to
add a beachy feel to your decor. A really easy technique that can be
accomplish...
solution to kitchen counter clutter
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No matter how hard I try, the kitchen counter just seems to collect
clutter. Paperwork, receipts, mail, sunglasses, random toys, cords, ipads,
phones … i...
Flowers for Teacher
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*"One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with
gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so
much nec...
happy spring!
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My hubby and I are smack in the middle of a Sunday afternoon Jurassic Park
marathon, but the gorgeousness of the spring trees in my neighborhood
prompte...
A little boy room
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I just finished up this kid space for one of my favorite clients and I
wanted to share! I get lots of questions about kid spaces and especially
boys’ room...
My Master BathRoom Update!
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Some of my reader's may remember my long ago post...
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A Few Goodwill Hunting Trophies
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[image: CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Goodwill Hunting Trophies]In my last
post I took you Goodwill hunting with me and showed you all of the
wonderful lit...
Virtual Weekly Wardrobe
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[image: Green Ruffles]
Green Ruffles by cynthia335 featuring antique cocktail rings
[image: Mint and Gold]
Mint and Gold by athorpe featuring bracelet jewe...
LAKEWAY CUSTOM HOME
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Here's the final reveal of the Lakeway custom home we decorated. I
encourage you to click on the photos to enlarge and see why we took certain
pictures. L...
Totes Magotes!
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Whether packing for summer vacation or a day trip to the beach, our new
travel bags & totes are perfect for some hot fun in the sun!
Striped Beach Tote
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~ random acts of kindness ~
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Hello friends....I know, three posts within a weeks time! I'm on a roll here.
This post is something a little different...no pictures.
You heard me...no ph...
Living Room : Before and After
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The Before Living Room
A recent design consult - becomes a perfect room makeover that I turned
around and styled - in person -for the homeowner!
I consu...
Whaddya Live in a Barn??
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My in-laws live next door to us, don't know if I ever told you guys that
(and they read this here blog so try to suppress those *Everybody Loves
Raymond-...
Chemical Free Bug Repellent Recipe
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It’s about that time here in Alabama. About time for the monster mosquitos
that love to eat us ALIVE. Last year the only thing that worked was the
spra...
Taking A {Little?} Break
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I didn't have anything to post about this past Monday, and that was okay I
thought. I had an idea for Wednesday. But when it came time to work on that
idea...
Fun Family Dinner #18- Mother's Day Brunch Dinner
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This past week's "dinner" was actually a "brunch"...in honor of Mother's Day! Here's what we did: The Table- My daughters set a lovely table using pretty pin...
Our New Island Counter
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I have long yearned for a wood counter on my island and marble in the rest
of the kitchen and that's exactly what we chose for our new kitchen.
I did a ton...
{ Pig Pen Memo Board }
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This is one of my* favorite* projects this Spring.
I wish I had room for it on my own home. But, you can't have everything, so
I sent it to the shop for a...
Window Herb Garden with Chalkboard Labels
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It's *Wood You Like To Craft* week again! This month we are making
"chalkboard" projects and I'm sharing my window herb garden with chalkboard
labels. G...
Mother’s Day, and a Hutch.
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I hope all you Moms had a wonderful day on Sunday! My kids and hubby were
super sweet to me for Mom’s Day…I was woken to my favorite breakfast in bed
with ...
Mother's Day Weekend
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My snowball bush finally bloomed! I actually thought it was a goner since
we had SNOW on May 3rd! It was the first time ever snow has fallen in May
in ...
Boo-tiful Patterns: Boo Knits Sweet Dreams
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I recently finished this Sweet Dreams pattern by Boo Knits.
It was my fourth Boo Knit and I have loved them every one.
The patterns are extremely well ...
Gorgeous Vintage Princess Party!
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*My photographer Amber Beckham photographed her niece's birthday party and
I am in LOVE .....gorgeous vintage princess party!*
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*I knew you guys would lo...
AN AMERICAN TREASURE: STOW & DAVIS DESK AT GOODWILL
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Spotting fab vintage finds doesn't always mean a trip to an antique shop.
Look what I spotted this weekend at Goodwill: An American Art Deco style
Stow & D...
Dear Daughters: Mother’s Day in Reverse
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[image: my girls]
Dear Daughters,
Today’s celebration is backwards in my mind.
I should be doing something special for YOU.
Why?
*You keep me on my...
My Cutting Garden of Roses ~
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Happy Mothers Day!!
This is a repost from Mother's Day 2011.
Hope you had a wonderful weekend and Happy Mother's Day to everyone! This
year, I hosted Mo...
Post Mothers Day Sale!
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I love being a mom, and I love when stuff is on sale!
Head over to my shop and buy yourself something on your wishlist.
Enter the coupon code "MO...
Casual Grace And Published
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All Photos Burlap Luxe Home
Holding onto the casual grace with pieces that inspire a home.
I find grace and beauty in pieces that hold little value standi...
lavender burlap
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Hello, loves. Yesterday, I put finishing touches on the packaging for two
custom orders. {Thank you, Alima & Deborah!} I thought the packages looked
adorab...
Yummy Goodness
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I swear Finn has grown so much lately. He’s turning into a little boy right
before my eyes. Just look at this soon to be 2 year old… Our bathroom gets
the ...
Buckhead Tour of Homes
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There is no better reason to show off your home than to help Children’s
Healthcare of Atlanta. This hospital facilitates miracles every day. It
was a chil...
New Vignettes in the Kitchen
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*Hey! So sorry I haven't been able to get a post up, between two little
ones and trying to keep up with normal every day duties I haven't had a
chance to ...
Quiet Time and Pinterest
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Hi all! I am sitting here this morning enjoying the chilly temperatures,
but wishing the sun would come out to make it a perfect day in the South.
I am alo...
I've Moved!
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It's official! I've launched my new website, *Abby M. Interiors.*
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I'm hopeful you'll make the change and follow me to my new home...
There are posts and...
April 2013
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Another month has come and gone. I seriously can't believe it's May! Time
flies when you're having fun! Here's our life through iphone pictures...
Ava was...
All Around The Globe...
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I like old globes. I like old books. I like old, wooden orphan drawers.
Link them all together and one has a lovely vignette.
I found three orphan wooden d...
WHAT'S UP BUTTERCUP?
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What's up with YOU?
Spring inspires me to do "stuff". The problem is that there just isn't
enough time in the day. Know what I mean?
I love reading ...
IG lines and Trader Joe's
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I hope ya'll are having a great Thursday!
I went back to the Hemapharesis clinic today to have my IG line taken out
and just get a once-over to make su...
Tick Tock a Pretty Clock
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Hi friends...I'm back!
Missed you guys! The last week and a half has been very draining with both
my girls getting sick! Victoria had the flu and Mackenzie...
Den Updates
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Hello! It's been quite a while since I've posted anything about our den
and there has been a lot of changes since that post so I thought I'd share
them to...
Jen’s back with some fun May Day ideas!
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It is hard to believe that May is almost here. Jen is back with us today
to share some ideas that would make wonderful gifts any day, but especially
on Ma...
Pickled Bead Board Ceiling
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We had to get a do-over on our kitchen ceiling "pickling". We had a
pickled ceiling before, and the process was to do a light white coat,
followed by ...
Reloved Magazine Feature
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Recently, I was thrilled to have a project of mine included in the
inaugural release of a new UK based magazine. Reloved is dedicated to all
things upcycle...
technical difficulties...
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Please pardon my absence.
The laptop I use to download photos needs a new hard drive. I was hoping
to have it repaired by now, but the computer gods ...
I Painted our tile Backsplash, yes I Did
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After adding upper cabinets in my kitchen, painting it and giving it a
whole new look, I decided the gold backsplash wasn’t working. I guess I
wasn’t think...
a little before and after
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BEFORE
Kathy from T.C. Eggington's (a delicious breakfast restaurant in Mesa)
stopped in the store to ask for some help with her hutch at the restaurant...
Nashville Project update.
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Hi all! I went to Nashville for a quick site visit and wanted to give y’all
an update in the project. We are going to install in a few weeks! We are so
exc...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
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Hello……anyone there? And yes, I am still here…thank you to those asking if
I am ok. If a person could have a sound affect added to their body, mine
woul...
Ashlyn book
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Verses and Advice with pictures of her life
I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him.
So now I give him (her) to the Lord....
Our yard is bursting with color!
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The azaleas and dogwood in our yard are in full bloom!
We still need to freshen the pine straw,
but the flowers are gorgeous!
Don't you just love the lacey...
Spring Is In The Air!
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Spring is in the air here in Arkansas! I have been in the mood to freshen
things up around here. I'm adding flowers, butterflies, nests, and birds
througho...
A Tiny Before and After
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As I was strolling through TJMaxx a couple weeks ago I saw a little bag of
bright green moss. I love anything mossy so I had to pick it up. And let's
face...
Joey's Montessori Nursery
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This past Sunday this big ol' belly of mine hit 37 weeks! I still can't
believe that there's a full term baby in there and that her due date is
less than a...
Paris Themed Party Games
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Hello and Happy Spring! There are many of Paris-themed party and shower
ideas on the Internet, I wanted to add my 2¢ worth, since I thought some of
the ide...
All the little extras
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*Door knockers in place of door pulls, so clever! ** *
A while back I started a board on Pinterest that I call *"All the little
extras"*. These are ide...
{HOPPY} Easter!
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Lately, our lives have been filled with lots of happiness and snippets of
pure bliss… Kisses! I love that they are besties! (… most of the time…)
Holli...
Happy, Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter!
See Y'all Soon
~ Donna
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Click on the pictures bel...
Happy Birthday to ME!
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It's my birthday! I came downstairs to find the kitchen table covered
with pink and green wrapped presents and the Little Prince keeps talking
about ca...
{OUR PROCESS & SERVICES OFFERED}
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I've decided to take a little bit of time and share with you our process
of business to answer all the questions you may have about what we do and
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The Rest of the Room
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It would be difficult to show you before shots of these same spaces because
we tore down every single wall. It's a totally different house now than
what...
Pretties to Pin ~ if ya wanna:)
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I go to the doc today so he can decide if the correct meds in the correct
amount were chosen,, or if they need to be changed. I admit I'm a bundle
of...
Hello Sunshine!!
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Hello sunshine...you brighten and warm my day! Enjoying the sun pouring
through the windows as I work from home. I'm photographing items to list
online....
~well, hello there!~
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*Hello hello!!!*
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*Where in the world have I been?*
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*via pinterest*
*some of you have been so sweet,*
*inquiring....... *
*checking in on me to ...
DIY jewelry pouch
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We’ve been a little MIA on our blog lately with so many exciting new
ventures going on at Cooper Grey. So today we have a guest blog from our
friend Kati ...
Where do I begin….
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I’ve been away from the blog far longer than I had anticipated. Since my
last post we sold our previous home in a nice neighborhood, That was a
drawn out f...
Our Living Spaces
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Ok, Ok, I know already! Go ahead and take a looksie first, I know you are
all dying! Boy did I ever feel the peer pressure to get these photos up!
You k...
{Hearty Chicken Soup}
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Justin woke this morning and said he felt like having chicken soup. So, we
made chicken soup. Hearty Chicken Soup Recipe To make the chicken soup
broth: ...
Rosary Blessings
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Happy 2013 Everyone!
Where did 2012 go? It was by far the fastest year of my life. The saying as
you get older the faster it goes by is so true. I am ready...
Exotic Affair
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Tonight, Jaithan and I are all feathers and peacocks as we ring in the new
year at an intimate dinner for six here in our New York City apartment. We
creat...
Here's to a great New Year!
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I must admit I'm glad 2012 is coming to an end. I'm looking forward to a
happy healthy 2013 with a little more blogging and home projects. I'll be
sharing...
2012 Christmas tour at our home
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Here is our tree in the great-room for 2012.........
There is not much change from last year. It is nature inspired, and consist
mostly of birds, berries, ...
Holiday porch
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From over sized trick or treat shutters to garland and potted evergreens.
Tis the season.
bought extra garland to make three small wreaths.
h...
Pssst!
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Psst!
*Crickets*
Is this thing on?
I thought I'd drop in for all of you GFC followers and let you know that
I've MOVED.
I know.
Sad.
But, I'm on...
Thanksgiving Mantel
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Our fall mantel this year is a mixture of rustic-ness and elegance.
Kind of an odd combination, I know, but it works for us.
It all started when I saw a si...
"Rattan" a new favorite of mine!!
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For several months now, I have been on the *lookout* for "rattan"
chair's...One like this.
[image: Macau Armchair with Casters]Ballard DesignsActually, I ha...
VERY SIMPLY WHITE
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I have always been attracted to white. I love white dishes because the
food never clashes and a table setting can be created with just about any
accent co...
Nature's Shabby Chic
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Last Saturday I was cutting grass, something I love to do, and as I passed
a birdhouse in the corner of my yard I noticed something hanging from one
of t...
new shop update
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working super hard to meet the opening date deadline for the new shop
here is a little of what I have been up to
getting the signs on the window
c...
A New Chapter...
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Hey guys...hope all is well for y'all...The rains finally came and green
returned to the yard..now cooler weather and changing leaves are slowly
coming ...
Hello????
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Well, it has been a summer and I guess I decided, somewhere along the way
to not blog during most of June and all of July….what can I say…it was
HOT! I ...
Barn Sale
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J Hill Designs
presents
*Barn Finds*
Saturday August 25, 2012
9:30 a.m -till
*featuring*
Rick and Alison Beckham
of
Good Finds
bring your found friends
Ho...
Daydreaming about Fall
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Fall has always been my favorite season. I actually dream about fall all
year long (except at Christmas!). So, when I saw that the Whisperwood
Cottage wa...
Not Giving Up!
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Hello my long lost friends, I’ve been held captive by life & thankfully all
is well! JM is officially a big rover… and now that he’s 4 I hope to not
see fa...
Bumperless Crib Bedding
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I've had so many new mothers ask me for bumperless crib bedding. Lots of
them would also ask if they could purchase the skirt and not the bumpers.
With...
Mom 4 Real Pattern Vinyl Giveaway!
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Hey friends! Sorry I have been MIA but I have a full time job that is
taking up all my time. I am not complaining in the least though. I am
happy to say...
Epsom Salt Easter Eggs
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I thought it would be fun to make some sparkly eggs for Easter. The Epsom
Salt Christmas decorations were such a huge success I thought I would give
it a...
Stationery Card
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Cuddle Up Pink Birth Announcement
Announcements for every life event: graduation, wedding & baby.
View the entire collection of cards.
katharine watson
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I first read about Katharine Watson at The Bedlam of Beefy. As soon as I
saw her work I knew I had to learn more about this artist. I ordered a
card w...
Ideas and Inspiration- A Pinterest Addiction
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Just like many of you, I am addicted to Pinterest. I was looking at my
boards this morning and decided I needed to organize them better. While
trying to ...
Prayer is the answer
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First let me start by saying I miss you all......
If you are and have been a follower of my blog you know what the last two
years have brought. I started t...
Resolutions?
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It’s the first of the year and I am sure that most people are busy making
their New Years Resolution. I tend to do the same every year and I always
fail....
Make a Gift Tag out of a Christmas Ornament
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Sometimes, the way a present is wrapped is as exciting as a gift itself.
For a recent birthday party, I came up with this fun way to add a gift tag
to the ...
9 Months Later...
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Christmastime is here!
And I couldn't be more excited to enjoy all that December brings. Our
family of five is busier than ever, and this month, just look...
Twilight Living Room – And Other Rantings
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Did anyone see the new Twilight movie over the weekend? I thought it was
pretty good! Although, I’ve had to come to terms with the fact that “movie
Edwar...
Rebuilding Heart and Home, One Step At A Time
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Hello everyone! How are all of you? Are you surprised to hear from me after
such a long break? I thought I'd share a quick recap of what I've been up
to ...
Blog address changing!
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Hello friends! It's official, I'm making a small change to my blog address so you might need to update your RSS Feed and/or blog links to either: http://carl...
Happy 5th Birthday, Ollie Bear!
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Dear Ollie Bear, Wow, you are five years old!!! Such a big boy now! And
such a sweet, loving and caring big boy you are… I want to remember how
darling you...
5 comments:
Happy Easter Judy! Have a wonderful weekend.
Have a wondeful Easter weekend! By the way, I'm 99% sure I saw you in JCPenney last night -- I wanted to say hello, but chickened out!
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter Judy!
Have a wonderful Easter weekend,Happy Easter Judy! Have a wonderful weekend,Lovely blog and site also.
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