Kids Crafts: Watercolor (And the gift of bonus time!)

04/29/2013

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As many of us are at this time of year, spring sports are in full gear for us.  Both of my girls play softball, which leaves most nights filled. So tonight when rain cancelled both games – I must admit,  I did a little happy dance inside. Time … [Continue reading...]

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Are You Ready for Monday Funday?

04/28/2013

Here we are once again - Monday Funday time! (ok, it really starts at 7:00 EST on Sunday, but you get the point!). I don't know about you, but I am done in from projects this weekend. We painted the office (finally have that project moving!). If … [Continue reading...]

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The Story of a Chair (and a Pillow)

04/26/2013

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Did you know that Archie Bunker’s chair is on display, in a glass case, at the Smithsonian Museum of American History?  Yup, it is true.  I saw it for myself. In the same place as the original Kermit the Frog, the Ruby Slippers and the flag that … [Continue reading...]

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Summer Decorating Ideas

04/25/2013

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We have just a little taste of warmer weather and my mind has already wandered to summer decorating ideas.  It doesn’t take much for my mind to wanted to days without hectic schedules, warm sunshine, swimming and sand between my toes.  There is … [Continue reading...]

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SNAP – The 5 Things You Can Learn at Conference (Even if you are not a blogger!)

04/24/2013

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I am home, and mostly rested from my 5 day trip to Salt Lake City, Utah for the SNAP conference.  SNAP is a conference, geared toward creative bloggers, where you are given the opportunity to network with other bloggers and brands and learn a ton of … [Continue reading...]

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Monday Funday Party Animals

04/21/2013

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I am just back from the SNAP conference.  I mean literally - just!  About 15 minutes ago. I had a great time, learned a TON and even got to meet three of the ladies from our fun party, Jamie from C.R.A.F.T., Cheryl from That's What Che Said and … [Continue reading...]

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Lemon Pasta from At the Picket Fence

04/19/2013

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Happy Friday friends!  This week I am at the SNAP conference and since I am meeting so many wonderful new people, I wanted all of you to have a chance to meet new people as well! So far we got cleaning tips from Anna, decorating inspiration from … [Continue reading...]

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Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll

04/18/2013

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 Greetings lovely friends!  Today I would like to introduce you to our second guest blogger of the week – Jennifer Carroll.  She blogs at Celebrating Everyday Life with Jennifer Carroll. Don’t you just love that name?  Shouldn’t we all … [Continue reading...]

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Getting Motivated for Spring Cleaning from Ask Anna

04/17/2013

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Hello lovely friends!  Today I am off to the SNAP conference to learn new things, be inspired and meet a whole bunch of creative bloggers.  So I thought today would be a good day for you to do the same - so I have lined up some amazing guest … [Continue reading...]

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Stenciled Barnwood Tutorial

04/16/2013

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Last week I shared my spring mantel, and today I wanted to share a tutorial on how I made the stenciled barnwood.  It is actually a pretty simple project.  There are also a lot of variations that could be made to customize it as well. … [Continue reading...]

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