I live in Kansas with my husband of 20 years and three fur babies.Interior decorating is my passion or my obsession if you ask my poor hubby who is always along for the ride!!!!!
My Parents’ New & Improved Bedroom!
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It is finally done! The bedroom is now as pretty as the new bathroom, so
it’s really nice to have this project accomplished and done. My parents
are real...
Paint Changes Everything
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I’m sure most of you know how changing a room with paint can make such an
impact. It’s easy on the budget and is a quick and inexpensive way to
get in...
Please Help a Girl Out
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My sister lost her followers a few days ago. Poof, they were gone and her
blog is run by blogger and is not a word press or typepad format so I don't
know ...
Switching Things Up
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Hello everyone!
Well, it turned out to be a pretty weekend after all. I was expecting it
to rain, but the sun decided to make an appearance instead. I'...
Sidebar Links & Almost Done
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Quite a while ago, I started a series on Starting a Creative Business.
Every once in a while I learn something new or get inspired and put up a
new post ...
Because He Lives
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Easter brings so many of my feelings to the surface.
A list started to compile on my heart.
And do you know not one thing would be possible for me withou...
Creamy Whites...
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I'm a huge fan of monochromatic with a hint of chic!
These images are so inspiring:
*all images via pinterest*
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Spring is just around the corne...
The french desk gets a pink interior
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The french cabinet looked pretty on the outside, but flat and dead on the
inside. Enter Antoinette~the newest color from Annie Sloan. Check out my
spon...
The Padded Cell
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Not just yet, but soon, we will flee the cocooning sanctity of our winter
room. It never looks better than at night, as it was designed for evening
use. ...
SALE ... SALE ... SALE
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HALF OFF UNTIL MONDAY AT NOON! HURRY!
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Last reminder, I promise! I just don't want you to miss out on the chance
to sta...
Building a Leprechaun Trap
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You heard me right, we spent this weekend building a trap to catch a
leprechaun! This week is the science fair at our school. We've been working
non stop ...
Flea Market Decorating
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Since I am shopping the flea in Irvine this morning I thought I would
share this super fun example of flea market decorating... I love the sign
an...
Contests
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I'm making progress on the wallpaper stripping project. Hope to be done
tomorrow so I can start putting it back together.
I don't have centra...
Under the Table
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About a week ago,
we went to an antique show
in a Chicago suburb.
It is a show that has been held for over 50
years in a large suburban church. We got t...
Cottage Style & Jeanne d Arc Living
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*Thank you Cottage Style and Jeanne d Arc Living.*
*I am thrilled to announce my contribution to Cottage Style Magazine.*
*My friend Marilyn Thompsons...
Sometimes You Find Just The Right Thing
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I love to find new treasures and to play, and sometimes you just stumble
upon just the perfect thing for one little spot in the house.
My bathroom is pain...
Winter Essentials
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With the exception of that crazy October snowfall we had *last Fall*,, we
have had an extremely mild winter with hardly any snow this year. Since it
*f...
lovely homes {a house tour}
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The first lovely home we have to feature is that of the equally lovely Julia
Winter of Jewel Ya fame. This charming Phoenix home was built in 1940 and
J...
Playing with Accessories
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Oh my gosh! This new "venture" is so much fun! I held my business launch
party on Wednesday, and we had a great time.
I'm planning on holding some "Wine ...
A Little Birdie told me...
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There are still 2 days left to shop!
We've had such a *wonderful* show so far and it has been a joy seeing so
many of your beautiful faces at The Shoppe. Th...
Rest In Peace, Little Guy
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This morning at 8:00 am, Dexter was put to rest.
After years of debilitating seizures, his brain and body had just had
enough.
Rest in peace, little guy.
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Country Roads " my two years in reflection "
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*This week is my two year anniversary joining*
*the Country Roads family...*
*It is so bittersweet for me as I remember this day*
*quite vividly. It was...
Lagniappe and Serendipity
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According to Webster's — *serendipity* is "the phenomenon of finding
valuable or agreeable things not sought for" ... and the word *lagniappe*means "...
mrs. robinson
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i love the film the graduate. it's one of my all-time favorite movies.
did you know that mrs. robinson (anne bancroft) was 36 years old while
playing mrs...
Phoebe's Top Ten: Leather Chairs
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We like to balance the weight of leather with sleeker chair silhouettes.
Here are a few leather chairs we like! (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9)
(10)
Is this pretty or what?????
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I had a whole other post but got so sidetracked with these photos from my
favorite magazine *Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles*
Seriously, you are going to droo...
Painting Ceramic Tiles & Bathroom Makeover
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*Back in 2010* I had reached my limit with our 1950's pink master bathroom
so I had to choose: gut or make-do somehow. If we were going to spend the
money ...
HI there.....
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Hey so sorry for the lack of posts lately. We have just returned from a big
shopping trip in Sydney and very happy with what i we have purchased. I
just wa...
Mika's dining room~
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....here's a little glimpse of Mika's dining room. I took this photo with my phone the same day I took her houndstooth rug photo. The hutch is a 'craigslist'...
Perfect Pantries
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Since I pretty much have "kitchen on the brain" right now
I thought a post about the pantry
might be in order
This is a
closet to pantry conversion
th...
Snow
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It’s been snowing all day long today. I’m inside a snow globe, and trees
and shrubs across my office window are swathed in a magical shawl… tiny
crystal...
Save-the-Date
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Last weekend Jess, my mom, and I all got together for a special little *
party*.
*"Be silly.*
*Be honest.*
*Be kind."*
*~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~*
My wedding...
GEORGIAN GREEN
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*Each year Pantone picks the color that will dictate fabrics, clothing,
home goods, toasters – you name it! And, this year the top ...
Happy Leap Day
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I hope your doing something rare and exciting on this day. You won't get
another chance for four years!
Here's a picture of something I saw *leap* and sca...
Open House Party
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*Welcome to the Open House party.*
You will find the link to join the party at the bottom of this post.
Don't go there yet because I have an amazing home ...
Wednesday Whites....French Daybed Love....
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Have you ever been in love
with a piece of furniture? I am loving this
Antique Daybed Sofa we just finished
upholstering it in white Irish Linen.
The paint ...
SPRING WEATHER & DINNER PARTY PLANS
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What a gorgeous day it is! I woke up this morning with the sun shining
through the blinds and the wind making them clatter. I just knew it was
going to be ...
overflow {mind dump}
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As I got into bed last night my thoughts went something like...
*'if life was a ship, I'd be ready to jump overboard just about now'*. ☺
Nothing major, just...
SLIM PICKINS...
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Weekend before last was the final Extravaganza of the season at Renninger's.
I went with high hopes of finding lots of fab stuff to take to Texas for
the S...
Bird Nests, Cloches and Camille ~
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THIS RE-POST IS DEDICATED TO MY GOOD FRIEND CAMILLE WHO IS 13 YEARS OLD.
MANY OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THAT SHE IS MY SWEET FRIEND & NEIGHBOR THAT
BRINGS M...
Getting rid of some red - de-redifying
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I love red.
I've had several red rooms in our home.
But I'm changing things up a little.
It started with my family room window treatments...
then the kitchen...
Window Shopping
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We spent Saturday morning walking Charles Street in Beacon Hill
(after indulging in French Toast at *The Paramount Cafe*) and stopped by my
favorite ...
Move away from the wall
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One of the most common conversations I have with my clients is furniture
placement. My goal is always to make the space feel warm and inviting.
Quite oft...
Prayer is the answer
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First let me start by saying I miss you all......
If you are and have been a follower of my blog you know what the last two
years have brought. I started t...
Cabin Fever Has Never Felt So Good
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There are those who feel a little glum after the holidays have passed, but
I’m not that guy. In fact, I still take joy in the cold winter days ahead
where...
Pictures from Greece
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A few years back I went on a trip to Greece
and wanted to share some of the pictures with you
I got to meet family members that I have never seen,
and a cou...
Tornado Dogs
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Hello everyone! We are so blessed to say that we personally did not have
any damage from the horrible tornadoes that ripped through Birmingham. We
had 4 ...
So Sorry!
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Our first morning in Reno. It wasn't like this when we went to bed.
I know I have been MIA. Please forgive me. As I explained in my Post at
Hall...
3 comments:
Where did you get the fab paper???
What a beautifully wrapped package! It's very creative.
Hi Kare- The wrapping paper is from Hobby Lobby....it was 1/2 price too :o)
~Des
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