Pillow Talk & My Secret Exposed

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Hey there - So, we all know that one of the easiest ways to change up your home décor is to switch pillows out. Yes, I generally take my change-outs farther than just some pillows, but my pillows are most often what I work off of when deciding which direction I want to go. For the spring season last year, I went … [Read more...]

DIY: Sweets For My Valentines With A Little “Cheese.”

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Remember the fun little gift & candy boxes I made last year for the kiddos? The ones with Dr. Seuss quotes?   Turns out, they were big hits with the kids.  In fact, even though you would think Joey would be most appreciative at the age of 11, it was my adult children who had the most fun … [Read more...]

Rewind & Fast Forward 1.12.2013

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Thank goodness for the weekend, right?! Here is what went down here last week… Sunday: To ring in the New Year, I shared one of my favorite poems by Robert Frost: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening Monday: I showed you seven of our DIY gifts that my family exchanged at Christmas.  They involved wine … [Read more...]

Winter Tablescape: Pinecone Reflection

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Good morning, I just realized the other day that I didn’t do a tablescape for the holidays.  Not for Thanksgiving. Not for Christmas. Not for New Year’s. What. Is. Up. With. That? The last one I showed you was for Alyssa & Joey's birthday dinner.  That seems like forever ago. Even though the … [Read more...]

A “Just Because” Show & Tell

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Well, we are far enough into January now that I suppose we should be looking forward and not back. But, I had some pictures from the last few weeks that I thought I’d post.  Just because. It is a slow day around here today on the blog – and a busy day at work – so a quick and easy post is just what my boss … [Read more...]

DIY Family Gift Exchange – Part Two

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As I promised you yesterday when I showed you Part One, I have the second round of DIY gifts my family exchanged at Christmas. Starting off with… Hand-Tied Stick Star & Hand-Dipped Chocolate Oreos   There were a few who didn’t participate for different reasons, but one person who did jump into the … [Read more...]

Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening – Frost

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Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening by Robert Frost Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The … [Read more...]

It is Game Day!! Are You Ready?

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Yeah…I know.  Most of you are yawning right now at that title.  I know this isn’t post worthy to many of you. But indulge me.  It is what my family is all about. So I couldn’t resist…. Oregon v. Kansas State. Tonight.  8:30 ET  5:30 PT  on ESPN And even if you aren’t a fan, you need to … [Read more...]

Be Prepared For Winter Weather Exposure With This Set-up!

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Hey there. Well, the snow that we had here has now been replaced with icy mornings.  Jack Frost has many versions of  winter wonderland beauty.  We still have a ton of snow not too far from home, but the scene is a little different now here. When I grabbed the de-icing spray out of back porch cabinet this morning, it … [Read more...]

Day One: The Greeting

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Glad to see you 2013. Reach out and slap me if I start to pass you by.   Source   Happy New Year to all of you.  I wish you the very best in the year ahead.  … [Read more...]