Tropical Deck Refresh
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We've been in our house 9 years this year and the deck has gone through a
few refreshes over the years and this is the latest one. My old umbrella
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New Upcycle Ideas 833 - [image: soda can solar flower]Create 20+ New Upcycle Ideas 833 – Soda can solar flower light, wine bottle tiki torches, DIY wax wraps, vintage radio bar,...
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four things | seventy six - It’s been a full, exciting week. I’ve been walking each morning, caring for the garden beds, working on commissioned paintings, packing prints, and reco...
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caught my eye + deals 6.5.26 - * the sweetest girls' room at Indy Bloom Design and she shares the shade of pink she loves * love this new way to use candlesticks for centerpieces * ...
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Friday Freebie Image: June 5 - Here is your Friday Freebie image for June 5th! This image is exclusive to our Friday Freebie email subscribers. Click on the image above to bring it up ...
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The Summer You’re Craving - Summer has a way of slipping by while we’re busy trying to make it special. Not this year. 🌞I have a brand new, free 30-minute mini course for you🌞 It’...
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DIY Wooden Plant Stand Plans | Easy Beginner Woodworking Project - DIY Wooden Plant Stand Plans 🪴 Looking for easy DIY plant stand plans? This DIY wooden plant stand is a beginner-friendly woodworking project that adds ...
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The Night I Realised I Was Living With a Stranger I Happened to be Married To - It was a Tuesday. Nothing significant about it — no anniversary, no argument, no dramatic revelation. Just a Tuesday in...
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I Finally Tried Embroidered Overalls… and I’m Obsessed - I never thought I’d be an overalls girl… but these changed my mind completely! I recently tried a pair of Coldwater Creek embroidered denim overalls, and t...
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Scandinavian Garden in Bella Solids - I’m traveling this week, so my helpers aren’t here to do a thorough quilt review. Eleanor is having a great time away too! However, I just had to share ...
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Hello, March… - It’s Sunday, and I stayed home from church. I didn’t feel like getting out and I didn’t want to spread the flu if I’m still contagious. I’ve had the flu fo...
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I'm always thankful for new beginnings! - Spring is on the way y'all!!!I don't know why but every year, Spring makes me feel like wishing you "Happy New Year!!"I haven't added a new blog post in a...
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Big Bows & Besties: Hosting the Cutest Galentine’s Party Ever - Big Bows & Besties: Hosting the Cutest Galentine’s Party Ever. Five easy DIY decor projects to create a festive Valentine’s Day Galentine’s party. The po...
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Tugger Bear - I have no idea if I even remember how to blog. We shall see. If this goes well, I will just revive this old blog, keeping old posts and adding. It mi...
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DIY Luxurious Valentine’s Door Decor Using a Capsule Wreath System - If you love a full, beautiful wreath but don’t want to remake one from scratch every single season, this approach is for you. I design wreaths the same way...
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My Seven Secrets for a Cozy Home - Christmas season is over and it's time to transition to January. I have to admit that I am a big fan of winter (Yes...strange, I know) but that's mostly ...
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Quirky Things - According to Webster's Dictionary, the meaning of quirky is to have many quirks that are unusual in especially interesting or appealing ways. To say I love...
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Privacy Policy - Privacy Policy РParisienne Farmgirl / Everyday Ch̢teau At Parisienne Farmgirl and Everyday Ch̢teau, we respect your privacy and are committed to protect...
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Re "focus" - Hi Friends, I've been absent from the blog for this last month after a back "situation" that has been with me for quite awhile worsened with a minor injur...
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PRETTY LITTLE ENGLAND .......... - *Our daughter lives in Stamford, Lincolnshire. One of the most beautiful, fully preserved Georgian towns. They used to live in Crouch End, London but...
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DIY Wall Shelf Brackets: How to Build a Wood Shelf Bracket, 3 Different Ways - These 3 easy DIY wall shelf brackets make it easy to add a shelf where you need it, from your kitchen or bathroom to the living room or bedroom. 3 Easy D...
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THE ITALIAN GET AWAY - NEXT TO MY STUDIO IS ANOTHER BUILDING & AN OUTHOUSE. DID THE SAME FEATURE ON IT AS THE OTHER BUILDINGS, SO IT COHESIVELY ALL WENT TOGETHER :) I LIKE THI...
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I’m Dead! - Yup, I’m kaput. Snuffed it. Croaked. Taking a Dirt Nap. Gone West. Bought the Farm. Got a Mole for a Mailman. (Please not that ghastly euphemism I’ve alw...
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Fibromyalgia - Sorry! I thought I could return to a normal schedule. But my sense of 'normal' has changed. After the past 5 years of various ailments, they have all ad...
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Wrought Iron Plant Stand - A thrift store three-tier plant stand gets a makeover for Fall. The post Wrought Iron Plant Stand appeared first on My Repurposed Life®.
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How to Choose the Best Brand Consulting Agency for Your Brand - This is where the best brand consulting agency can play a crucial role. A brand agency is a professional service provider that specializes in developing,...
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~ Garden Potting Bench - An oldie but a goodie to start off Spring! Is this just the best use of old junk you've seen in a long time? Kirk (kirkus in WA) posted this on Garden W...
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Cara Setting Android TV Box ZTE - Sejak zaman kuno, televisi telah menjadi salah satu bentuk hiburan rumah yang paling populer. TV dapat digunakan untuk melihat acara apa pun di saluran m...
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Friday favorites & some exciting news! - *Hello and happy Friday my friends!* *I have some very exciting news to share with you all, so be sure to read this post in it's entirety. * *I am going...
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Karin Jurick - Friends and family regret to announce the death of the artist Karin Jurick. 02/09/1961 - 06/16/2021
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Fairy Eggs - I have full grow chickens. Every once in a while and very rare they will surprise me when I go to collect eggs! Sometimes they pass through a tiny "Fairy...
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New Branding and A New Moda Fabrics Family Member - Because I spend so much time on Instagram, a little less on my Facebook page, and then write the occasional email newsletter, I tend to lag a bit in blogg...
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Kitchen Talk - Pretty things in the kitchen I'm obsessed with Kitchen stuff. I go to sleep at night dreaming about how I want to redo my kitchen. I moved into my hous...
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Before & After: A Vintage 1980s Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Update - BEFORE AFTER *My kitchen dates to 1981* when the apartment building was erected and joined with a grand 1930s structure on Broadway to form a large resi...
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Up-cycle an old File box into a writers box - *Project* *Up-cycle an old File box into a writers box. Perfect project for the Paper Addict.* You've seen these before First I cleared out all th...
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Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show - The 6th Edition of the custom motorcycle show held at Rhinegeist didn't disappoint. Garage built specials, money is no object customs, restorations and sur...
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How to Install a Corkboard Wall - I installed this corkboard wall in a matter of hours, so I happily pass on the tutorial to you! The hardest part was just worrying about whether or not i...
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Please Help and become part of a "village" for this lovely young girl in Kenya... - Catherine Letipo, surrounded by her uncles in northern Kenya In this season of giving I am hoping we can all come together to become a *village* and giv...
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My Christmas List: PART ONE - So it seems like everyone is doing a Christmas list of goodies from around the internet. I often find them helpful, but know what sort of work goes into on...
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One day closer - Hi friends, After my last post, seems as though we have made some progress. So much in fact, Madison was able to have a seat in her very first class today....
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She found herself in Colombia... Part 2 - Looking back... Christmas 2016, I am traveling back with my daughter from Minnesota where I've spent every Christmas with my family since I can remember. ...
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♥ Elegant Golden Invitation ♥ - Happy Saturday! Are you enjoying Fall so far? Its kind of hard to enjoy it when it's been so warm. I can't wait for some "sweater weather". I can't beli...
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Goose & Elder: - This is an exciting post full of new ventures and announcements, and also a very important bulletin about one of the best sandwiches around. So listen up!...
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A Fond Farewell - I am writing today to say farewell to blogging. I have loved this blog. I started *The Shabby Nest* in 2008, and it has been a source of joy, it has prov...
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...this is happening...TOKYO...Blythecon Fashion Tour.... - This is happening...WOW It's been a dream to go to Tokyo for so many years... and now thanks to my little 12" plastic friend I like to take everywhere I ...
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Crafted Fest 2019 Sawyer Point Cincinnati Ohio & Giveaway - A special thanks to Crafted for sponsoring this post and giveaway. Visit our Disclaimer/Disclosure Page for more info My husband and I attended Crafted las...
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Long time no see! - Hello my blogging friends! It’s been waaaay too long since I’ve visited Blogland! I feel like all I do is work! And while it’s wonderfully fun, and I am v...
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CHERRY'S JUBILEE HOME has MOVED to WORDPRESS - *Hello my friends......I have taken the plunge and moved over to Word Press. Please come visit me there from here on out. This site will be c...
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Winter Solstice - Today is the winter solstice ~ the shortest day of the year. A day to rest and recharge the spirit. Sounds good to me!
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Unlikely Inspiration from My Garage - Dried Paint Chips from Rustoleum and ICE Resin Unlikely Inspiration from My Garage Remodeling and Renovation can be overwhelming! While cleaning out ...
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Auction cancelled - I’m so sorry, but I’m going to have to cancel my auction at this time. (I’ve had major technical issues, that I’ve spent hours trying to resolve.) Thanks ...
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A Turkey Tale - Source Does anyone else have turkey cooking memories from years past? I do. At this point you may be thinking 'of course you do Laura'. I began my early ma...
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Open Studio November 3rd! - Art Reflections Hi Everyone! It certainly has been a while since I've been on here! Nowadays, I most generally do any kind of posting on social media via...
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more old and loved.... - I haven't made bears like this in years. I cut out lots of arms, legs, bodies, and heads.. without a plan I sew each unique piece and put them together- ma...
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The Bench in Need of a Makeover - Oh, my. It's been a looooong time since I've done a project. Life has been a whirlwind the past few years. In fact, I hadn't realized that it has been n...
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A pretty way to send invitations in this new age of technology! - https://www.paperlesspost.com/ Check out the link above! SO many cute ideas ! Angela
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Magee Marsh April 12 2018 - It's been a while, but I finally got out to Magee Marsh and birded the boardwalk. Great day!! 70 degrees but windy.
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Our white wood laundry room makeover - I recently completed a very necessary makeover in our basement...our teeny tiny laundry room...and I mean tiny, the ceiling height is a cozy 6'3... I ha...
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Moving On - Hello and Happy 2018! I'm sitting in our new place on a cold, snowy day. The new place isn't where I thought it would be just a few months ago, but he...
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December's End. Forecast for Snow. - "Some people love waking to the sight of new snow. Fallen snow is fine, but I like the sight of it falling, fine as dust or so fat you can hear it land ...
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Whole Berry Orange Cranberry Sauce - *Cranberry Sauce* *3/4 C sugar* *1/4 C water* *3/4 Orange Juice* *1 bag cranberries* *My secret ingredients:* *1/2 - 3/4 C of orange marmalade (mor...
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Are you into the Rae Dunn craze??? - Are you into the Rae Dunn craze??? Or, have you been in the dark about the Rae Dunn madness or are you not interested at all??? If you are on Instagram, t...
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Top 10 Money Saving Tips For Touring NYC - I just returned from my third wonderful trip of seeing New York City on a budget. It truly can be done! All of the following opinions are solely my own. ...
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~GETTING IT TOGETHER~ - The photo below was taken at my daughter's home. Many happy times were spent there. The home was once owned by the famous author Emily Barnes. This is...
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Spring Greetings - Greetings dear friends! Thank you for all of your wonderful notes over the past several months, and please accept my sincere apologizes for not posting...
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Mastering The Wedding Registry - disclsoure: This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of De'Longhi Group Getting married is amazing. It is exciting. It is a time like no ot...
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Control Girl- An Enlightening Wake Up Call for Ladies Desperate to Let Go (even when they don't realize it) - *My Thoughts:* Wow. This book has been a life changer, a wake up call, and at the same time a calming reassurance to me. If you're like most women, it w...
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The Great Junk Hunt - Official Video Release - Here is a good look at the market that started it all! The Great Junk Hunt in Puyallup started in a small gym and has grown to over 30,000 sq. ft. at the W...
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Carolyn Westbrook: Soup's On Sunday - Here we are another year, a new year. After working on my new cooking/entertaining book last year, it made me think about my Soup's On Sunday, and maybe it...
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4 January 2017 More vintage pyrex: Butterfly Gold - It is hard not to be a broken record about the love of vintage pyrex. As I know face each day with the object of doing one new drawing, as well as conti...
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DIYShowOff 2016 Review - [image: [Valid RSS]] [image: 2016 DIYShowOff recap] Looking back at 2106, it was a year with more crafts than home improvement which means that we’re goi...
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Last Minute Teacher Gift Idea - Merry Christmas everyone! I know this is a frenzied week for most of us. My older two kids are in school through Wednesday, so I have a list a mile long o...
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Sunday School - *I would like to welcome everyone for attending this session of Upon My Word.* *I love words and it's a good thing I do since I've had to eat more than my...
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Mummy Fun - I love Halloween ...and fall ...and Dia de los Muertas I'm having fun making these mummies to use in my jewelry I saw them on Pinterest and knew I had t...
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Do you like free beads? - I thought that subject line would get your attention. We're adding a free 8" strand of beads to all the orders over $30 that we ship, starting today and ...
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Our amazing artist client - The images shown are of an art room we created for an amazing client. "Everything about this room makes me smile and inspires me" , a direct quote from ...
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Master Bedroom Makeover - Just a quick post here, a little peek into the work going on in the master bedroom over the past week. I've been doing a bit of re-arranging as well as ...
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Tea for Two-wish you were here - Hello All! Welcome to Tea Cup Tuesday! I have tea for two today, one for me and one for you.... If only it could be! Would you like the rosey Rosina? ...
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Nice: Prime Minister Manuel Valls reacts to booing during tribute - "You are not worthy because it was a tribute to the victims and because there are still victims fighting for their lives" The French Prime Minister Manuel...
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Save my Summer! - Save my Summer! If you're like me, you could go crazy with 3 kids home all summer. So, whether you go to the beach or the pool, these tips can help. Click ...
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Fresh Peach Cobbler – a Southern staple of goodness at its best! - Peaches 4 tablespoons tapioca or cornstarch 8 cups fresh peaches, peeled and sliced 1 cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1teaspoon cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon nut...
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The master bathroom is done and we're building Guest House! - It has been forever since my last update and the more time that goes by the more overwhelming it seems to update! I'll try to just cover the highlights to...
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A New Journey - Dear friends... I want you to know that I have not forgotten about you. I miss you AND blogging so much! Some of you, I've known through my blog for ov...
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Join us for these great spring shows! - Joe and I have been on the hunt so we can bring you our best finds! Be sure all these great spring shows are on your treasure hunting calendar. Tap each ph...
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Stylish Boho Bags - Boho bags became popular today especially for women. They are made of flexible and soft materials to effortlessly attain a slouchy look when they are pu...
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The final post. - I don't know if anyone is still following this blog since it's been so long since I posted here, but I'm gonna make a final post anyway. Throughout those y...
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Color My World - Adult Coloring.....a new trend I am quite fond of. Each visit to Barnes and Noble brings more and more books on the subject. On one visit before Christ...
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Random Thoughts of Parenting #4 - Being a good parent is not about forcing your opinions but allowing theirs. It's a big family joke at this point, something my mom still points out and now...
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december designs - This month I am making my sampler for dear Sally...and this is the start... I plan to have this on it's way before the end of the week.
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Our three little punkins have arrived! - Our dream of being grandparents has come true, and our precious little grand triples were born Tuesday, October 6th...in the wee hours of the morning...beg...
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Too long - Looking just like Santa's workshop in here loving these Spoolies so cute and vintagey Oh my its been Christmas on my blog well since last Christmas what ...
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Welcome Fall! - *“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler* * crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.” ~Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost* *"There is a harmony in ...
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Desk view - (see full image) Sent from Ruth's iPhone www.ruthrae.com
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Pacifica Haul - The more cruelty free vloggers and bloggers I follow, the more and more I hear about Pacifica. I've seen some of their yummy scents around my local ...
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O2 Convention....Amazing... - What a great 6 days I just had in Chicago. So energizing to travel away from my usual routine and remember that the world is a big place full of adventur...
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Playmobil 2015 - The stars aligned on Wednesday....people were off work and out of school, the sun was shining, no large crowds. We had a great day at Playmob...
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Beautiful Music - source LOVED the *Home Fires* TV series, did you?...and the theme tune was stunning... Goosebumps inducing! (Have a listen here) Niki x
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A New Piece, in-progress, Part 2. - Apologies for the long delay in posting the finish of this neckpiece, it caught me just before a teaching trip to the US and time got away! Let's pick it u...
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sister wall-art at Francesca's! - I love @francescascollections and have shopped there for years....Soooo.. I'm so excited they are offering my #droozstudio "sisters are different flowers...
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Mid-Century Modern Desk Makeover - I often peruse my local online classifieds for furniture. Most of the time I'm not even looking for anything in particular, I'm just looking. And it isn't...
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The Last Lilac Season - Hello friends... Thought you might like a peek at our lovely lilacs as this is our last spring here in the Hudson River Valley. Once again, these faith...
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Christmas in July Creative Arts Event - If you happen to be in the neighborhood of Keller, Texas this summer and you are looking for something creative to do, Elm Street Studio is putting on Chr...
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My Dining Room - Well hi there its been a while. Not much has changed in my dining room but I am loving my clock over my mantle :). Don't look to close at my slipcovered...
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Health Services encourages students to get tested for STIs - Student Health Services encourages students to “Get Yourself Tested” and participate in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing. Illinois State studen...
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Stars and more stars..... - I've been quilting up a storm, well maybe not a storm exactly but a few stars! This is my block a month from last year, Star Struck. My Teacher and fear...
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(closing the door) - After nearly ten years of blogging, I have decided to close 4:53 am. It's just time. Grace and peace to you, my blog friends. xox
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New Season of Life... - Hello Friends! Please visit me at my new website: www.elizabethshumblehouse.com This blog is no longer active but will remain up for you to visit whene...
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Buffalo Checks and Linen for LaFortune Linens! - I love my Etsy shop, and have decided to add different options when it comes to the fabric I offer. Linen has always been a favorite. It's organic. It dra...
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Moving on to other things ! - As you may have noticed I don't blog anymore , but rather than just leave things open I thought I would make some closure here :) Everything is ok with ...
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New Website!! - I have a new website.....YIPPEEEEEE! go HERE to visit.....and please do! Or go to: www.AlexaLett.com Plus, my blog has moved to HERE!!! Bookmark it pl...
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Under the Mistletoe with You! - Oh Whew! Here we are! Merry Christmas (season) and a Joyous New Year! Before we know it the Wise (if you insist) Men will arrive and you can finally take t...
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The buick ohana 2014 - I’m so bad…..and i apologize that i never blog anymore…….. life is busy but still no excuse. I thought i would just pop in and do a little update on our li...
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Ask the Expert: Jenny Kompoldt and Creating Art with Junk! - Meet Jenny Kompoldt of The Junk Girls! She is next up in the *Ask the Expert Series *on the Ki Nassauer Community. Her topic is *Creating Art with Junk*, ...
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It's November Already - My poor blog has been left unattended as I've been spending my online time on Instagram this year. However, I'm still taking photos of lovely things. Sin...
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Good Day Ladies! - *Greetings! I would like to introduce this fine and furry man about town, 'Artemis'. He's not without his imperfections but he's a loyal gentleman and...
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Gratitude.... - Indulge me.... I know that watching birds feed is, well, maybe, not the most interesting video. But from my point of view, this is heaven. My sweetie ...
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Fashion exhibition - Harsha during a fashion *exhibition* in Hyderabad. [image: Harsha during a fashion exhibition in Hyderabad.] Jasmeet during a fashion *exhibition* in Hyde...
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Things That Go Bump in the Night - It's that time of year once again! Time for my "Things That Go Bump in the Night" online sale! Wednesday, Sept. 10th at 9pm (Eastern) 6pm (California). T...
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Mosaic Monday Change - *Just a reminder: Judith, of Lavender Cottage, will be taking over Mosaic Monday beginning this Sunday. She will be posting around 2:00pm EST. * *An...
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Kaboom - It's been 100 years, I know! I need to update you on my newest obsessions... - Brooches, especially bug brooches. I fancy wearing three bugs at a t...
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It's Hard Out Here For a Gimp - You know what's hard? Honestly? Being chronically sick. Walking with a limp all day everyday due to inflammation in your foot and no remedy for it. I ...
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Scrapbook Books sales at Bargain Basement Price, Teresa Collins stampmaker - Hi Everyone, I am selling these books at bargain basement price. They are in Excellent condition from Pet Free, Smoke Free. Teresa Collins stampmaker brand...
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Staycation - The kids were on Spring break from last Wednesday until today. Couple that with out of town guests, my very old friend Danielle brought her family to town...
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Closet Remodel: Behind the Scenes, Including our Wood Wall - Hi Friends! Quick announcement before we get started here… In the next few days, I will be moving over to WordPress!! I began with Blogger in December ...
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Handmade camera gift box with tutorial by Emma Trout - Welcome in dear blog visitors. DT member *Emma Trout* made a amazing camera gift box for the last Prima blog hop feature. Today we will share a great tuto...
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Suaviloquy Has Moved! - Suaviloquy Blog can now be found under the main Secondsister site. www.secondsisterdesigns.com
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My Blog Moving - Hey gang After all these years I'll be leaving Blogger and moving my blog posts to my website. For future blog posts (and the old ones too) go here: htt...
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Martie's Story - --> My first-born child, Martie, was supposed to arrive on the fifteenth of January, but in keeping with her personality, she decided to come just...
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Off topic and welcome back - The antique show business is based upon a lot of people traveling. Here is one sad travel tale and a company to avoid! *The death of customer service and...
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Rez Dogs...The Sweeps Begin...And That Is Not a Good Thing - Hello my friends.....On Monday the Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation will begin their bi-annual "sweep" of the Rez Villages. Stray dogs will...
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This Blog Has Moved! - I will no longer be posting here on Blogger. Come visit me on MY NEW BLOG!!! Click the link below to visit my new website and blog. Merci mon amies ~ xo...
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My French Heaven - Of all my vintage French postcards, and there are *beaucoup* that live with me, this is the very best one. The chambermaid is presenting a beautifully se...
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Lisbon and a Wedding - A few months ago I traveled back to Lisbon to attend my niece's wedding. Let's say it was one of the hardest traveling experiences I have ever had. First...
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Frosty Lavendar & Winter Punching - It has been a very cold start to Winter here. It sounds like just about everyone in the upper US has been freezing for a few months now. We have been ve...
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A Merry Little Christmas! In the Dining Room… - Just a few quick shots of my dining room. This room, and my kitchen, have become my favorite rooms in the house since our little remodel! [image: PhotoG...
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thankful - *"Thou hast given so much to me,Give one thing more, - a grateful heart;Not thankful when it pleaseth me,As if Thy blessings had spare days,But suc...
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Hello Pumpkin Sea Serpent - What do you get when you combine 35-40 pumpkins, steel rebar and a husband with some serious brawn? A Sea Serpent, of course! I've wanted to get back int...
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Brimfield never disappoints - Suddenly I felt the urge to* finally* post pictures of my day at Brimfield back in September. Most of them were already loaded so it really only took a fe...
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The Magic Brush has MOVED!! - Oh friends! There are just so many new, exciting things happening at The Magic Brush. First of all, my blog and my website have merged into *ONE *locat...
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Loving me some Anthropologie... - I haven't done a things I love post in a while, and yesterday while peeking through Anthro's new catalog my heart kept skipping beats.Some of their new th...
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. . . . .the joys and pains of stepping down . . . - Stepping out of the leadership role for the Wee Folk Fest is a bittersweet experience for me as I find myself in a whirlwind of emotions. Firstly, Grati...
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Bathroom door before & after - Thanks for the kind comments on the kitchen renovations in my last post! I'm still pinching myself each day that it's really real! Hope you're ready for a...
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Niada Dolls - A few more ghosties going to Niada this week! Little Lizzie, left out in the cold, living on grubworms, crawly bugs, and green mold! 12 1/2" Peter, out for...
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American Paint Company - Why we switched - For those of us who know us - you know that we were retailers for CeCe Caldwell Paint. We loved the paints and used it every single day in our shop for abo...
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Blog Shop Hop - Hello Girls, I am still here. I try to visit as many blogs as time allows, and hope to get back to posting on my neglected blog more often. I can see by...
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so, i have a blog, but... - hello you dear friends that are still reading and checking in. bless your heart for not completely writing me off! it has been a longgg time. too long. i s...
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Taylor’s Tool Turned Practical - Last Tuesday, after returning from the furniture market in North Carolina, I knew I’d better start hitting some yard sales to help fill the void left ...
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Finally~~Finally! The Frida Box Is Done! - Some pieces of art go through long dry spells where it seems they will never be finished, and I must admit, this was one. I began this box canvas befo...
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Creative Breathing Painting Tutorial - It has been the most rewarding experience for me to see so many of you giving Paper Clay a try. I have seen the cutest Easter creations ever on so many ...
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~well, hello there!~ - *Hello hello!!!* *Where in the world have I been?* *via pinterest* *some of you have been so sweet,* *inquiring....... * *checking in on me to make sur...
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One Day Only, Discounts throughout the store Saturday Feb 9 Winnie & Tulula's - *One Day Only, Discounts throughout the store. * I just love this chandelier made from 2 wreaths Sweet Peas Beautiful Bedding Come on out, Stay for Lunch...
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Happy February! - Hello Beautiful friends!!! I can't believe it is all ready February! This year is moving fast! Just wanted to pop on, and say Hello! I will be working on...
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Digital Scrap - Frenchy Chair Silhouette - Click HERE for the PNG File with the Background Removed Today, I'm offering a this cute Digi Scrap graphic! Shown above is a Frenchy Chair Silhouette. A l...
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Adventures in Pompom Land! - I was very surprised when I received a total unexpected package in the mail a few days before Christmas from my lovely editor, Beth Sweet, from Lark Cra...
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Accordion Paper Trees for Julep - Hello friends! Thanks for all your patience this year while I've taken some time away from the blog. I'm happy to say I'm back with lots to share! I move...
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Where Women Create - Winter 2012 - Dear Soul Shines, It has been a while since I've blogged even though I have had so many inspirational things to share. For the first time in my life ...
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Junk Bonanza Dreamin' - Junk Bonanza 2012 was amazing! Thanks to everyone that helped to make it such great fun! On to planning our very first Spring event. Yep, 2 Junk Bonan...
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Lake House/ Farm House - I've been decorating our lake house with some farm house furniture and I'm loving it. I just recently found this wonderful farmhouse cabinet for the liv...
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An Arbor and Birdhouse in the Secret Garden - I was going to write about these separately this week, but time got away from me so you’re getting them all at once. How’s that for a bargain? 2 proje...
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Summer is here, and creativity is a flowin' - I cannot believe that I have been so bad about blogging for SO long... However, I am going to make a conscious effort to do better. This wave of an effort...
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Upcoming Show ~ - Wow, how time flies. I feel like this year is just breezing by - I mean, I have *(soon-to-be)* first graders! How does that happen? Well aside from tr...
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Days of Splendor, Days of Sorrow Book Giveaway on Enchanted by Josephine's Blog - It's summer and time to pick out some good books to read. And to enter a wonderful book giveaway over at Enchanted by Josephine's blog! Days of Splendo...
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A Vintage Backyard Wedding... - *What a joy it was to work with such a sweet an amazing family, The Edens of Beckville,TX.* *Mike & Cathy Edens wanted their beau...
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Flea Market Finds - Last weekend I went to 2 flea markets and an estate sale. Here are some of my finds! Neat wool felt bag. It has some moth holes but it's still so cute!...
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Pottery Barn DIY Project - When I saw this from my favorite place, *Pottery Barn.com*, I decided that I had to recreate this look in my own home. I think it would look lovely placed ...
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CAF-USA Identified as the Manufacturer for the Cincinnati Streetcars - Tonight, during his State of the City Address, Mayor Mallory announced that CAF-USA would be the official manufacturer for the streetcars we will be purcha...
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Day Out At Webb's Antique Mall... - Well, looks like I haven't blogged here for about a year and a half. Seriously? Where does time go??? I decided to blog here today and link that to Face...
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Honda Perform premiered at the Singapore - Exclusive Distributor of Subaru in the Asian regional Image, Motor, ready to market sports car with rear wheel drive and the engine was longitudinal, Subar...
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I could blog forever... - It would take so long to catch you all up but honestly, I couldn't type that much if you paid me. So here's a little something I made for the dolly's...
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EHAG * PFATT SCREAMpunk Challenge!... - Greetings, friends of Hallowe'en! As we reach the end of March the cogs and gears of Steampunk have lured EHAGers and PFATT members into its web to take ...
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A Valentine's Table: Roses, Romance & Peacocks! - When it's time to set a table for a Valentine's Day dinner party, certain obvious symbols come to mind: hearts, flowers, candy, cards ...Since this is a ta...
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It's been a LONG time coming... - The title of the post says a lot ~ to say the least. It says a lot of what has happened in the past, what's going on at the moment, & what I hope the...
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CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT SWAP...SO CUTE! - Greetings, dear readers! I am so excited to share with you the ornaments received in Cindy's Ornament swap! Pics in a moment...but first: this, just in! ...
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Cider-Roasted Squash - This is a recipe I found years ago in a magazine. It is a quintessentially fall dish, and you will not believe how good it smells while baking! 8 cups pee...
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Guest Bedroom to Nursery Makover (and my debut as a grandmother :) - I’ve been telling you how busy things are around here, but the *little one is finally here!!!!! *Both he and the nursery are finally ready to make their ...
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Cincinnati Losers - Join Us on Facebook - Just a quick note to let everyone know we've created a fan page over on Facebook for Cincinnati Losers. Our hope is that this will allow us to be more "in...
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Easter swapping... - ...with Hope. She is such a great partner and very creative, as you can see. She made this hanging sugared Easter egg....it is so very beautiful!! I reall...
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Is it really OVER? - My trip to Round Top is over. Golly it went by fast. 4140 miles - round trip. YeeHaw! This was our view for 2/3 of the trip. Nothing but sky! Over the nex...
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My Son Andrew in South Africa Again - March 1, 2011 - This is week five of Andrew's six week internship. He still doesn't have word yet about being hired. We are STILL hoping and praying th...
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Shoes, a bit like chocolate... - I love thrifting shoes, it is a weakness of mine. I treat shoes terribly and they never last me long, so thrifting allows me to feed the passion and keep a...
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What I'm working on - Alright, so it's an older photo, but it's still one of my favorites. Today I used my photo editing skills (thank you Jessica Sprague and Erin Cobb) to cl...
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The Barn Guest Bathroom - Well I finally tackled the toilet room of our guest bathroom. Originally this room was going to be red. I really wanted a red room somewhere in the house ...
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Facebook killed the blog stars... - Well she almost did...(I say she, I mean only a jealous women would want to know what you are doing all day..who your friends are..and what type of things ...
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Organizing – Apothecary Medicine Storage - I had an idea … I knew exactly what I wanted. I REALLY didn’t want to go to the BIG store (Ikea) to get one…I knew I could find one at goodwill… Figured ...
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I Got Soul - *rapping* "It's been a long time, that I left you.....without a strong beat to step to, step to" LOL, This is the rap my husband starting rapping when I to...
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Flag Etiquette - Thought I would share some Interesting facts about the American flag. Hope you're all enjoy this long week end. Mr.K and I are laying low today. I'...
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Baby Shower fun! - Remember me? Yeah, I'm the one who used to blog on here often! I wanted to show you guys a few projects that I did for my very best friend's baby shower....
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Tip: Short skirt (no long jacket) - So today I wear one of my favorite cute dresses. It's aqua blue with black/white swirls, dots and flowers. Very retro modish...if you've seen me wear it, ...
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This and that - Remember this post..? Well, I ordered this handmade pillow from Liane at enhabiten... I think it's the perfect companion for our quilt in the spare bedroom...
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Back to our regularly scheduled program.... - The blissful life of regularity has returned. With the DH having the month of December off, I decided it was a good time to sit back and enjoy the season....
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Ghosts of Petit Trianon... - On August 10th, 1901, two professional educators, Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain, principle and vice principle respectively of St. Hugh's college, Ox...
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Beautiful Day - I've just come in from feeding all our farm animals, and it is absolutely GORGEOUS outside! The sun shinning, the smell of fresh cut grass, our ducks all ...
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When you care enough to send the very best - We have already established that I love all things odd. "Normal" just isn't in my vocabulary. We have also established that I am a Habitat for Humanity th...
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