Trying to grow houseplants

February 5, 2013 By Filed Under: houseplants
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  Last week at Lowe’s I noticed a whole display of new houseplants. On an impulse I bought 3 plants hoping to bring something green and growing home with me.  Houseplants can help brighten up your home on the dreary days of winter and we sure need some brightening in our home. I don’t have [...]

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Chocolate covered Strawberries and Blueberries

February 4, 2013 By Filed Under: blueberries, chocolate, Cooking ~ baking ~ recipes~food, food, strawberries
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Chocolate covered strawberries are so good, especially if the strawberries are big, ripe and sweet. As much as I love chocolate in any form, I’ve never melted it at home to coat berries or even Easter eggs! Since I had a gigantic bag of chocolate chips, (that my hubby bought at Costco thinking I would [...]

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10 Easy Valentine’s day ideas

January 28, 2013 By Filed Under: Valentine, valentine's day
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Valentine’s day is the day to celebrate love, not just romantic love but the love you have for your family and friends.  I found some very simple and inexpensive ways to show your family and friends how much you love and appreciate them. I’ve linked to the original source under each picture but you can [...]

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Tolix chairs and Industrial style

January 25, 2013 By Filed Under: decorating, industrial style, kitchen, stool, tolix,
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When my kitchen got a make over I decided I need new stools. The look of  industrial style Tolix chairs was what I wanted but I knew the real thing would be pricy. And it is. I did a search about the Tolix company and here’s what I learned:  A French family of zinc roofers [...]

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Join the 2nd talk with Poise

January 22, 2013 By Filed Under: Poise
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This campaign is now closed. Do you remember that first talk, when you learned about how your body works? That talk about puberty, monthly cycles and the work of your changing body? I remember well because I was so young when I started menstruating and was totally unprepared and scared. I remember crying and crying. [...]

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Chandeliers Aren’t Just for Dining Rooms anymore

January 17, 2013 By Filed Under: chandelier, decorating
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Today we have a guest poster! Welcome Jane. Chandeliers are not just for the dining room anymore. Today’s homeowners use chandeliers throughout the house including in kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms. Homes in general are bigger than a few decades ago with larger rooms and higher ceilings. More and more homeowners need something to fill the [...]

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Upper cabinet project in kitchen is finally complete

January 7, 2013 By Filed Under: decorating, Decorative Details, DIY, island, kitchen
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  This kitchen cabinet project has gone on forever it seems but I’m happy to say it is finished! From the café curtains to the finishing and painting of all cabinets, it’s done and I am so happy about that! Here’s a recap and the official reveal of the finished projects. Here’s a look at [...]

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Town and Country Living, Friday Feature

December 14, 2012 By Filed Under: Christmas, decorating, friday feature
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As a single mother of two, Jennifer from Town and Country Living,  bought a Victorian cottage, circa 1875. Later she remarried and decided to stay in her beloved, well worn home. With wide baseboards framing painted floors, ample sunlight washes in through two-over-two windows, some with wavy glass. No floor is perfectly level and the [...]

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Merry Christmas 10 ways from Pinterest

December 11, 2012 By Filed Under: Christmas, decorating, Holiday

Today I’m sharing pins from my Christmas pinterest board, creating a virtual Christmas party! Have a look at all the prettiness and see if something catches your eye. Subdued or over the top, what’s your style? Source: justablink.com via Bungalow on Pinterest   Let’s start at the front door by welcoming guests with sweet little [...]

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