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Time to Celebrate

Decorating, Just meJune 28, 2009

I so wish that I had a before picture of this tray. Imagine rustic, dark stained, un-polyed wood with black scuffed handles. It was nothing special, but my dear friend S saw it's potential right … - read the full post here -

Make Your Own Monogram Plate

Decorating, TutorialsJune 27, 2009

Monograms are in, and lately I'm into monograms. I know. I'm such a follower. In case you want to be a follower too, I thought I would do a post on my most recent monogrammed plate project. I have … - read the full post here -

Paper Alphabet Quilt

Decorating, TutorialsJune 26, 2009

I'm getting ready to big-boyify (yes, it's a word) my guys' playroom and thought I'd highlight a special project before it goes into storage. Hanging on the wall below is my eldest son's "Star of the … - read the full post here -

How Does Your Garden Grow-Featured!

DecoratingJune 25, 2009

Wahoo! My cupcake-frosting-front-porch-flowers made it onto a feature spot on Kimba's page. She's a professional blogger and this might mean nothing to you, but it's flattering to me, so I thought … - read the full post here -

Old Window Ideas

DecoratingJune 23, 2009

I recently acquired a bunch of free fantastic "trash" in our neighborhood on bulk pick-up trash day. Our city hasn't had a bulk pick-up trash day in decades, so this was one trashy, thrifty, … - read the full post here -

Green and Black Revisited

DecoratingJune 22, 2009

Edit: The color I recommended she use on her walls is Benjamin Moore's Rosemary Sprig. It's my fail-safe-green. I used it in my last house in the family room and in this home it's currently in my … - read the full post here -

Father’s Day Ideas (cont. and cont.)

Fun with food, Holiday ideasJune 20, 2009

Happy Father's Day to all you fathers out there! The only daddies reading this would be my own and the father to my own, but no matter, hope you men enjoy your big day even if you don't read my … - read the full post here -

Father’s Day Ideas (cont.)

Holiday ideasJune 19, 2009

Okay, so I shouldn't be posting this before Father's Day, but I just can't help myself. Look how cute these turned out! I'm going to frame them in some distressed frames I found at Gabriel Brother's … - read the full post here -