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another barn door…

I have a thing for barn doors and on a recent weekend away I came across this gorgeous example… Where do I begin? The door, the angled windows, the weathered wood, the black windows with white trim, the barn light, the old fashioned gas pump…. Sigh.

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fall mantle

I love everything about fall. The crisp air, the incredible foliage, apple picking, sweaters, boots, apple crisp. I could go on and on. It is also one of my favorite seasons for decorating. This year I kept it simple. Some pumpkins, burlap, berries from our yard, a basket with a lot of history, and a collection of…

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Adding character to your plain garage doors…

Months back I was wandering through Pinterest Land and came across this image… By finding those six pieces of hardware I could add some character and curb appeal to my own home. I searched around the internet and came across Garage Door Hardware Direct. They offer a variety of decorative parts and accessories in your choice…

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I can now look at my shutters…

The exterior of our home had a couple problems. Vinyl siding in a murky shade of beige/yellow, a burgundy front door, vinyl shutters in an even murkier shade of dark green/brown, and no curb appeal. After a couple projects, painting the front door, and painting all the hardware, I was ready to move on to the…

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Spray paint your hardware to get a whole new front door…

I shared my new front door the other day, part one of my exterior face lift project. Today is part two, updating my hardware. I could have gone out and bought a whole new set, doorknob, doorbell, door knocker, mail slot and house numbers. That would have cost me about $300. Instead I bought one…

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keeping summer with you all year long…

I know summer is over and the leaves are turning but I’m just not ready for a fall mantle yet. Let’s talk about the beach… A client of mine is redoing her family room and wants a beachy feel. Nothing over the top, no sand and seashells with oars and buoys. She would like subtle…

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sponsor thank you time…

Pour yourself a cup of coffee and visit some of my sponsors, new and old alike! Brightsides Designs Chic Shelf Paper U-Stripe It Royal Design Studio Pixelimpress Vinyl Crafts Designed Beginnings The Felt Pod juNxtaposition Poppy Seed Projects  Quote the Walls Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit here for some more information or contact me…

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Target's new brand, Threshold …

Target will be launching a new home decor line this month called Threshold. Threshold will be replacing the Target Home brand with a whole new approach and style. The new line will encompass home furnishings, bedding, bath, rugs, table linens and kitchen textiles The collection is full of texture and color and has a very…

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avoiding a mess…

The top of my refrigerator is one of those places that accumulates junk. The seldom-used cabinet on top is very far back so there is plenty of room for things to gather dust. Play dough, extra plates, random Lego pieces. You name it and it has found a home there.  One of my methods for…

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eye candy

The latest installment of eye candy is geared toward the extras. Chotchkies, doodads, accessories. Whatever they are called in your home, they still mean the same thing. I prefer to use items that have meaning, architectural structure, or both. Every once in a while I’ll get something because it is just pretty. Here’s a few…

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