Source: McGee & Co. One of the best ways to make your bookshelves, or any flat surfaces, interesting is to style them with a combination of objects. While books are great, to add interest, it is important to use a variety of objects. Combining different textures, shapes and colors can really bring life to an […]
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Source: Decor Loving With the weather warming up and more chance to entertain with the vaccine rollout moving quickly, now is a great time to make sure your outdoor space is ready to become your living space. One of the most important ways to make this possible is to make sure that you have some
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If you have a kid, or are just a kid at heart, you need to get yourself an Insect Lore Butterfly kit. This kit provides you the opportunity to watch caterpillars transform into butterflies and then release them into nature to fly free. It is such a fun transformation and so easy to manage. I
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Source: McGee & Co. In addition to the ceramic bells I shared recently, there has been another change in my entry – a BIG change. I added a statement chandelier where there was nothing before and WOW has it made a difference! The entry to your home makes the first impression and more importantly, if
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Source: All Seasons Wild Bird Store Spring has sprung and it seems like I am seeing and hearing birds everywhere. In fact, I have a bit of a bird surprise for my powder room but will not be able to share for a bit because the wallpaper is on 6-week backorder. So, in the meantime,
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I am a huge fan of the HGTV series Rock the Block and am so sad that Season 2 is finished. I wanted to close things out with a few of my thoughts on the finale – warning spoiler alert so if you are going to watch, you may not want to read this now.
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I am so pleased to introduce you to my friend Yvonne Erickson. I worked with Yvonne at Microsoft and we have had the luck to reconnect recently as we have found that we have a few interests in common including the fact that we both started blogs related to our passions after retirement. Yvonne produces
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Is that really Cinco De Mayo Décor you ask – why yes, it is! As I shared previously, I am increasing the number of holidays that I decorate for as it gives me a fun opportunity to bring a few new pieces into my home which I think gives it energy and gives me an
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Source: Joybird If the title seemed a bit familiar, it is because I borrowed a line from the song Black Velvet by Alannah Myles but substituted green velvet which is what I am talking about today. Maybe it is because it is the beginning of Spring, or perhaps it is because I am craving more
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Source: Athena Calderone, Eyeswoon I am starting to crave more color in my home. Maybe it is because we have been in lockdown for nearly a year or maybe it is because Spring is here, and things are getting more vibrant outdoors. Not sure, but either way, I am craving more color in my life.
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No surprise, I follow quite a few designers on Instagram and something caught my eye this week on two of the sites – ceramic bells. I never knew I needed these in my life until a few days ago but now I am sure they are essential. Unfortunately, when I looked up the price of
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Source: The Ally Exchange My goal is to convince you that your kitchen SHOULD NOT BE ALL WHITE! Many people choose all-white kitchen because kitchens are a big investment and white feels like it will stand the test of time. But, hello, boring! There are lots of other options that have staying power as well
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