Color Trends are an interesting thing to watch. Part marketing, part magic-8-ball-level prediction, several major paint companies traditionally select a paint color of the year…here is the roundup of selections for 2021…
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The Year in Review
Well, for most people seeing 2020 in the rear view mirror is long overdue. It has been what some have aptly described as a “dumpster fire” of a year. Here is a look at the surprise lessons of 2020…
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Plant Life, the Simple Joy of Growing Things
2020 has been quite a year and while many families opted for pandemic pets, we went the slightly lower maintenance route of pandemic plant parents. I am NOT a gardener, and we have less than ideal growing conditions at our house, but we have managed to keep a few actual plants alive. There is a simple joy in growing things…
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Merry Christmas from our home to Yours - a short Holiday Tour
Wishing you the warmest of holidays from our home to yours…a peek at our home all dressed up for Christmas!
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Tales from the Kitchen: My Favorite Gingerbread
A snowy day is the perfect day to bake (or eat!) this delicious gingerbread. It’s the ultimate winter flavor…
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Pantone's Color(s) of the Year 2021
Oh My. The Pantone Color(s) of the year for 2021 just came out - they hedged their bets and picked two this year…
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Christmas Cracker Candy Recipe
I first encountered this on a dessert table at a Christmas concert a few years ago and oh my goodness I was in love. Light and crunchy with that irresistible combination of salty and sweet this is highly addictive and so sometimes labeled as Christmas “crack”, but it is a super easy recipe…
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More Holiday Decor Tips
Bringing you MORE Christmas decorating…as we have been decking the halls at various places all week long…take a peek and learn a few of our trade secrets for perfect holiday decor every time!
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Fall 2020 One Room Challenge Overdue Office Overhaul Reveal!
So this is FINALLY, the reveal post for the One Room Challenge project #OOO (overdue office overhaul)! It’s been quite a ride…ready to see?
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Holiday Gift Guide
Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday…’tis the season! This weekend marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season to select gifts for your loved ones.
Here are some things I have been eyeing…
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Thanksgiving Table Setting
No question about it, Thanksgiving in 2020 is depressingly different. We usually host our whole family and some family friends and this year we can’t do that safely. But just because we aren’t entertaining a crowd doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy one of my favorite parts - setting a beautiful table…
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3 Easy Tips for A Beautiful Wreath
Nothing ushers in the Holiday Season more quickly and easily than a beautiful wreath! Getting a wreath on my front door is usually my first order of business for winter and Christmas decor. While there are millions of variations on holiday wreaths , here are three easy tips for a classically beautiful and elegant wreath…
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