Our summer mantel

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Oh boy I’ve been working on another pretty BIG project this past week and I am almost ready to show you. Almost, but not quite yet. Anyway, I think I am a day late and dollar short for Layla’s summer mantel linky party over at The Lettered Cottage, but luckily for me, she is having… read more »

Photo a day ~ March 2012

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Another link up to The House of Smiths, photo-a-day linky party! Again, I just love going through all of my photos from the month that I’ve taken on my phone, and playing with Instagram. I put my collage together in Photoshop Elements, not sure if there is an app for this ??? If so, let… read more »

Photo a day ~ February 2012

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Well it’s that time again. Time for I just love this! I love going through all of my photos from the month that I’ve taken on my IPhone. And playing with Instagram! Fun, fun, fun! So, here is my collection of photos from February, 2012. Hope you enjoy! Don’t forget head on over the The… read more »

Photo a day ~ Jan. 2012

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When I saw Shelley’s Photo-a-day linky party on her blog ~ House of Smith’s, I was excited to join in on the fun ! If you haven’t seen Shelley’s blog, you just have to check it out !! Beautiful blog, family, decorating ideas, tutorials, inspiration and Shelley is a funny gal ! Go check it out… read more »

Hand-knitted flower headbands

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When I first learned how to knit years ago, I became obssessed.  Obsessed with knitting scarves for myself, for my kids and for gifts.  Then I moved on to making little sweaters and hats for my family and friends. I really enjoyed knitting and I still do. I especially enjoyed going to the little yarn… read more »

Impulsive chair makeover.

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I’ll be the first to admit that I can be impulsive.  And when I say “impulsive” I am referring to shopping.  However, I am not referring to the crazy over the top impulse shopping like buying a $3,000 Dolce and Gabanna bag, or $1,200 Manolo Blahnik shoes, {although I totally drool over them cuz I’m a… read more »

Give me S’more red, white and blue cake….please!

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Here is a fun and easy dessert, perfect for the 4th of July weekend! I made mine for Memorial Day weekend and it was a big hit!  I’m sure I’ll make another for the 4th. What started out as two desserts, ended up being one ! Here is how it was done. I started with… read more »