Reclaimed wood potting bench

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Hope all of you Mom’s enjoyed your Mother’s Day. It was such a beautiful day here in southeastern Massachusetts. We all enjoyed being outside most of the day. We started on the soccer field, followed by a nice mexican lunch with my Mom and Dad, then my husband Michael took the girls on the boat… read more »

DIY framed bathroom mirror

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I hope you all had a wonderful Easter. I have been pretty busy with my family and haven’t been doing much on my blog lately, but I will be posting pics from the weekend. But first, I’m excited to share another DIY project with you. As a matter of fact, I’m kinda thrilled with how it… read more »

DIY bed canopy with a little help from Ana White

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Ever since I was a little girl I dreamt of sleeping in a canopy bed like this. Source: google.com via Nikki on Pinterest As a matter of fact, one of my best friends who lived across the street from me had one very similar. Her sister did too, as they shared a bedroom. Every time… read more »

Beach sign from beach wood

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A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I took our kids down to my parents house for the day. We had lunch, walked the beach and of course laughed most of the time. We always have so much fun with my parents, and the kids just ADORE their Mammy & Papa. So while walking… read more »

Dreaming of warmer days

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I’ve been M.I.A. a bit here on my blog, but with good reasons. First, we have had a Blizzard here in the NorthEast and were hit pretty hard. Then more snow…and yet, more snow today. Oh, and another snow day for the kids…ugh. Not that I mind having them home, I love it actually, but… read more »

Medicine cabinet makeover

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A few weeks back while browsing around a local thrift shop, I came across this solid oak medicine cabinet. I honestly wasn’t looking for one, but for $8.00 I figured I could make use of it. The cabinet was definitely new, but dusty…I’m thinking maybe a leftover from some new construction job ?!? Anyway, I… read more »

The benefits of Coconut Oil

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Do you suffer from winter dry skin ?!? What about winter dry scalp ?!? { scratch…scratch } You know that bothersome itch, that comes with those embarrassing white flakes ?!? Don’t be ashamed, I have both dry skin and dry scalp (not to mention dry hands, cuticles…lucky me ! ) ugh. I know, it’s not that… read more »

It’s the little things…

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Like waking up to a beautiful Hibiscus bloom when it’s freezing outside, that make me happy. What little thing(s) makes you happy ?? ~~~~~~~~~~

DIY {knock off} wall art

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When I saw this “every day i love you” wooden sign hanging in a local home design store, I totally fell in love. Then I looked at the price tag, and totally almost fell over! It was $199!! I know it’s precious, but $199 ?!?  Seemed a bit pricey to me. Of course I had to… read more »

Tis’ the season.

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For Decking the halls! Or at least our home anyway. I just get giddy when it comes to decorating our home for the holidays, and I was beyond excited to start. True, I did start a day (or two) before Thanksgiving, but I have a good excuse. Not sure if you’ve read my last two… read more »