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    Winter Decorating Ideas: Relax…Renew…Reset

    If you recently put away your holiday decorations and are wondering what you can do to add some life back into your home, I have a few winter decorating ideas that you can easily implement in your own home.  This time of year in the decorating world it is all about…RENEWING and RESETTING. These two […] More

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    Ramping Up the Comfy Cozy

    Refreshing a bedroom in an hour that will have you and/or overnight guests feel right at home starting with a comfy cozy bed, bedding and small thoughtful touches. Four years ago this month we moved to our house on the lake. It was the best decision as we love where we live and love every […] More

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    Instant Fall Decor: Basket Vase

    Nothing goes together better when decorating your house for fall than baskets and dried hydrangeas from your yard. Fall floral arrangements in baskets = fall. I am sharing a quick, no-skills-needed way to display those arrangements in your home in a rustic, yet modern way. This year, my decorations for fall are going to be […] More

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    My Favorite Living Room Furniture Arranging Tip

    When it comes time to decorate and arrange furniture in your living room or family room don’t overlook the power of what a pair of identical ottomans can do for the room. They can do a whole lot more than simply be a place to put your feet. Today I am sharing Part 3 of […] More

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    How to Make Dalmatian Spotted Window Blinds

    How to re-style inexpensive mini blinds into a window treatment for kid’s rooms that they will love. Post Updated: 08/17/2019 How to Make Dalmatian Spotted Window Blinds I created these blinds for a kid’s room. They are easy to make using a sheet of black contact paper or a sticky back vinyl sheet. When the […] More

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    Decor With a Good Story

    Decorating to create a meaningful home. Some of my favorite items I decorate my house with are new, trendy and colorful. These items update my surroundings to keep it looking fresh, which I like to see. But it is not the only type of decor I like to have in my house. I like another […] More

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    Budget Decorating: The Forgotten Secrets #2

    Skirted tables are one decor item that not only adds color and pattern to a room, but they can be changed easily seasonally while providing hidden storage. In this post I am sharing a few that I think will inspire you to think about how one would fit into your decor and storage needs. This […] More