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Have I told you lately how much I love anything BIRCH?  I love adding little touches of it all over my house.  This rustic table is so easy and budget friendly!  Now I just need to visit somewhere Birch trees grow!   21 logs, 19" tall and 3" to 4" in diameter Paper-covered wire (available at […]

July 17, 2009

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Here is another one of those interesting, lovely flower arrangements we talk about.  This time the vase is a large shell.  Perfect for summer decorating.  I think I've seen these large shells at Michael's.    Seashell Arrangement How-To1. Choose a sizable shell that sits securely — without rocking or falling over — when its aperture, […]

July 14, 2009

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I need these birds.  Don't you think? Sheesham Birds   Find them at West Elm.

July 13, 2009

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While looking for ideas to spice up our back deck I found this picture of a deck very similar to ours.   Most everything is the same except we don't have benches.  I would love a rug like this!  It makes it so cozy along with the floor cushions.  The web is full of inspiration!  Hope this […]

July 6, 2009

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THAT is the question.  I've been looking for another project and I think I've found it!  The inside of the house is pretty much done for now so I'm moving to the outside.  In the front of the house I always do monochromatic colors of flowers, chairs, etc.  In the back I decorate with all kinds of colors.  […]

June 23, 2009

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I am constantly amazed by all of the different ways to arrange flowers.  Especially when they are arranged in easy to find, inexpensive containers like these little fishbowls.  I just love the simplicity of these arrangements.  Bonus-I have both zinnias and hosta in my yard.  If you don't have them in your yard they are available […]

May 27, 2009

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Memorial Day is just around the corner, can you believe it?  I can't.  Here is an easy way to make your plain candle holders look more patriotic for the occasion.  Also great for the 4th of July.   Tools and MaterialsAssorted cylindrical clear-glass containersGlassine sheets in red, white, and blueTape measureRotary cutter or edgersDouble-sided tapeGlue stick Patriotic […]

May 13, 2009