I believe that as we grow and change in our lives, our decorating preferences change as well. That’s a good thing! How boring life would be if everything were always the same! I think the same applies to color. I love color! The last house we lived in was a cacophony of rich-coloured rooms. Think Ralph Lauren “Polo”… dark blue…
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Fabric Cupboard Doors (??)
Remember the cupboards that we scored at the Restore last year? I just love how practical they are. But, I’m also slightly embarrassed to admit that we’ve been using them for almost a year without any doors or drawer fronts on them! (Except the one that came with drawer fronts… Hallelujah!) Every time I stop in at the Restore, I…
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Knock-Off Decor
I admire people who can pull creative ideas out of thin air. I’m not one of them… I need to find a jumping off point – an inspiration idea – before I can find direction in my decorating ventures. A few weeks ago I discovered a site called Knock-Off Decor. I was fascinated and inspired. Because of it, I started…
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How to Install Beadboard Wallpaper
Since the beginning of this little kitchen remodel, I’ve been dreaming of having a beadboard backsplash. Ta-Da! It’s done!…And here’s the part where I have to eat my words… It. Is. WALLPAPER! I know, I know…I have perhaps said some not-so-nice things about wallpaper in the past. But after weighing all the pros and cons of the real deal vs…
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To Our Moms on Mother’s Day
As the holiday of Mother’s Day approached, I at first was dreading this “celebratory” holiday. Now that my mom has dementia…well, honestly, I just find it sad. However, the other part of my heart is so full of gratitude for the sweet memories…so many of them! So, Mom,…THANK YOU: for taking me to church and sewing me dresses for Joy…
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Learning “Something New” and a Big Thanks!
Someone recently told me that it’s important to learn something new after you turn 40 (yep, I qualify). Statistics show that if you do so, it helps prevent dementia. Now that I’ve seen dementia up close in my family, I’m trying my best to prevent it. Anyway, this little blogging hobby is my “learning something new” thing. Oh…I love it…
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