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Self-Care Plant Zone Are you into self-care? You should be! This little hyphenated two-word combo has become a bit of a buzzword as we deal with the struggles of the past year. Perhaps you need a little spa time in the bathtub? A she-shed? Wine of the month club membership? Or, maybe you need a…
Are you looking for that special something to give to your mom for Mother’s Day’s? Read on for some of my favorite ideas to help give her an extra special day. Whether you call her Mom, Mother, Mama, Mommy, etc., mothers hold a very special place in our hearts. The older I get, the more…
Oh Joy! Easter is here! While the date for Easter changes each year, this happy holiday is the ultimate signal of spring, rebirth, and fresh renewal. Don’t you agree, this reset is more important this year than any other. The past year has been hard with required patience and diligence as the daily mantra. I…
Pay Attention Homeowners and Realtors! Find the Freebie! Spring is in the air and the real estate market is HOT! You want to sell your home. You want LOTS of offers. Yes, you want multiple HIGH offers. You want buyers to sing “AHHHHHH!” as they tour your home, obsess over your kitchen, and jump into…
Do you have a love affair with glass like me? Jars. Bottles. Clear. Colored. It doesn’t matter, I am drawn to them like a mosquito to my bug zapper! One of the reasons that I love glass containers so much is that they are so versatile. I can style them on a whim in a…
Brian and I are now the proud owners of a beautiful black and white Sheepadoodle! A combination Old English Sheep Dog and Poodle, Bentley is smart, cuddly, hypoallergenic, and LARGE! I’ve lived my life with schnauzers and poodles. I’ve always told myself “I’m a small dog person.” Not any more! We had to…
If you have some dated dining chairs…read this! If you need to lighten and brighten your dining chairs, stage your home for sale, and don’t want to spend a lot of money…read this! In my short upholstery career, I have upholstered 9 chairs, 2 ottomans, and 1 sofa. These thrift and hand-me-down finds were given…
One Day Decorating After this intense, one-day decorating reboot, your home will feel fresh and new and become a reflection of you. So often, it’s not about buying more things, it’s about showcasing what you already have in a new and different way. Find out how restyling your home can transform your living space and allow…
7 TIPS FOR FLUFFING YOUR FAUX PLANTS How green is your thumb? Mine is spring green. Not the deep evergreen of a person whose plant care would turn even Midas’s touch to a beautiful shade of green. But not the crinkly, broken green that is threatened by yellow or (gasp!) brown leaves. My above-average luck…
Like most home décor enthusiasts, I am addicted to Pinterest. I am like Alice in Wonderland as I disappear in time jumping into decorated rabbit hole after decorated rabbit hole. I am also addicted to shelter magazines. Yes, I said it. Dinosaur that I am, I still subscribe to actual “get it in the mailbox”,…
