From the category archives:

Seasonal Inspiration!

Fall Nesting Season

September 14, 2010

‘Tis the season! I can definitely tell it’s fall nesting season. I have been super busy working with home owners who want to dress their nests to get ready for the influx of visitors who will invade during the holiday season! We are stripping wall paper, replacing carpet, and updating light fixtures, counter tops, drapes and wall color. [...]

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Fall Nesting: Quick & Chic Ceiling Makeover

September 9, 2010

I call it the “fifth wall” – look up and you’ll see the most oft-forgotten wall in your house:  the ceiling. If your fall nesting instincts are kicking in and you want to dress your nest and give it a kick of character, try dressing your ceiling. I know it’s not the first thing that may [...]

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Fall: In The Air & In The Stores

September 3, 2010

In some ways it makes me sad – seeing the end of summer and the approach of fall. Don’t get me wrong, I have always loved the fall season. However, the longer I am here back living on the North Coast, the more spring is my favorite season because it’s the farthest from winter. Tonight our [...]

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Fantasy Friday: Texas Hospitality

August 27, 2010

Today’s fantasy takes us to  the shores of  the Guadalupe River for some warm Texas hospitality at Lamb’s Rest Inn, a charming and romantic inn in the heart of the Texas hill country. My hubby and I visited Texas hill country two years ago for our anniversary and had a wonderful time.  We’d love to go back and [...]

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Fantasy Friday: Romance Under the Stars

August 20, 2010

It’s been a long time since we’ve had a Fantasy Friday Getaway but it takes a special place to make the grade and today’s location under the stars was worth the wait! Our fantasy location is in Merry Ole’ England in the countryside of Cornwall. We’re going glam camping! This is “Ekopod: a luxury low-carbon retreat [...]

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Hello Cool Breezes!

August 16, 2010

It’s August in Ohio and that means humidity. Finally, after days and days of hot stickiness we are enjoying beautiful breezes and lower humidity! Ahhhhhhh . . . {photo credit}

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Decking Out The Deck: Part II

August 10, 2010

So we rented the truck from Lowes to haul back our three large boxes of patio furniture. Well worth the $30 truck rental fee! We bought pieces from the Cranston Collection from Allen + Roth, one of my favorite brands for drapes! They are located in San Diego where I used to live. Outdoor furniture is [...]

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Decking Out Your Deck: Part 1

August 9, 2010

Well I am sad to say that I did not get to Ohio’s largest yard sale, my husband had other plans. We went to the Cleveland Browns scrimmage downtown at the stadium – it was a lot of fun. Afterwards we went shopping to find patio furniture for our back deck. We went to a [...]

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