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Ohio’s 500-Mile Yard Sale Starts Today!

August 5, 2010

If you love picking your way thru tag sales to find treasures, this is your weekend! Here in NE Ohio, today starts our 500-mile yard sale along the Historic Lincoln Way.
This is the 6th annual “Buy-Way,” sale. The idea started in Ohio but now spands from West Virgina to Indiana and even into Illinois and Iowa! [...]

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Devine Find on Etsy

August 3, 2010

Etsy is such a treasure trove of goodies, don’t you think?
I can spend serious time searching out finds and today I thought I would share my latest with you.
Aren’t these monogrammed bookends fabulous? I ordered a pair with a “K” for our new bookshelves in the living room. They’re from Amy & Teresa at www.NextDoortoHeaven.com. [...]

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Devine Details for Life’s Little Projects

July 28, 2010

Attention to detail.
It’s a “signature” of my personal style and something I enjoy bringing to my client projects.
Of course, it seems in my own house it can be hard to be as detail oriented as I’d like. Projects seemed to get pushed aside for work and other things {just keeping it real ;o)}
I love little touches that [...]

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Busy as a Bee

July 27, 2010

I don’t know where the term “busy as a bee” originates, but it aptly describes the past month of my life.
Between Dream House activities, going to Atlanta, getting our remodel finished up, having my mom, sister and her four kids come for a visit and working vacation bible school at church, it’s been one b-u-s-y [...]

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A Passion for Porches

July 12, 2010

Last night my husband and I sat out on our front porch in the white wicker rockers I bought at the thrift store. The air was warm and still; blue jays hawked and cardinals serenaded. In the distance we could hear the joyous voices of children enjoying the summer evening.
Our porch is narrow but comfortable [...]

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Beach House Tours

July 8, 2010

It’s the forth day of 90+ degree heat here on the North Coast. I’m not complaining because before we know it we’ll be sitting in snow.
To take advantage of this beach weather and get a little inspiration, take a few minutes to take a virtual tour from some beach houses! Just looking at the white walls makes me [...]

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Wall Words

July 7, 2010

I love quotes – a turn of a phrase can so simple wrap up our feelings and they are a tool to use in decorating as well. Print up a quote you love and insert it into a picture frame. Place it among pictures to help you tell a story – that’s what I did in [...]

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July 4th Ideas

June 30, 2010

July 4th is always a wonderful time of getting together with friends and entertaining and that’s always a great excuse for making things beautiful. Here are links to help make your holiday festive & fun:
Red, White & Blue Desserts
All American Party
July Fourth Recipes
A Declaration of Desserts
Decorations for July 4th
Decorating Independence Style