Love where you live - inspired decorating ideas
I transformed my dining room walls with a hand painted mural. This “faux wallpaper” gives the space a real wow factor. My dining room has had many different looks (see my dining room through the years HERE) but I have to say, this one takes the cake. I’ve been on a mission to clear the clutter but living with blank…
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I’ve gathered up some fun, unique and dad-approved gifts for the men in your life. These cool gifts for dad are sure to wow and I’m also including some of my favorite hand made and personalized gifts any dad would love. My girls will be graduating from high school in a few weeks and heading off to college in a…
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Everything in moderation … except peonies! I’m sharing my tips and tricks on how to make peonies last longer. Plus see how I use unique vases scattered throughout my house to display my abundance of blooms! Don’t miss How to Grow Peonies so they Bloom HERE I only have three peony bushes but they produce armloads of blooms! Like a…
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I’m going bold! I have plans to transform the look of my house with paint and I’m sharing my favorite blue house exteriors in my neighborhood for inspiration. I’m feeling blue – all the blue houses! After nine years, I’ve decided to totally transform the look of my house with a paint makeover. It’s going to go from drab sage…
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Memorial Day weekend is all about remembering those who died while serving our country. It’s also about BBQ and huge summer sales! I’m sharing my favorite Memorial Day weekend sales and savings codes so you can shop til you drop (it’s a great time to stock up on holiday gifts too). See how I made this coastal flag from a…
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Got pets? Read my tips on how to have a clean house with pets. I have a confession to make. Less than 24 hours after bringing our dog Sushi home, I broke down in a fit of uncontrollable sobs! I feared this adorable little creature would wreak havoc on my house. Almost four years later, I couldn’t imagine life without…
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Ever wonder why your peonies won’t stand upright and flop onto the ground? Get my peony growing tips and learn all about peony supports plus tips on making them thrive! I used to have peony envy when I spotted these glorious bushes bursting with blooms in my neighbors yards. No longer am I wrought with jealousy because three springs ago, I…
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From great books, favorite movies, makeup, clothes or just things that make me laugh, I’ll be sharing five things – five bullets – every week. Because life is about much more than decorating! I used to be a voracious reader but since I started blogging, I’ve shamefully let reading fall to the wayside. I’ve been reading on long flights (I…
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Have you heard of Swedish death cleaning? Three houses are up for sale – my moms (she’s been there for almost 50 years), my mother in laws and her sisters (they live in their childhood homes (my husbands grandfather built them) across the street from each other. The amount of stuff that they have accumulated over a lifetime is overwhelming….
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