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shopping spree? Anyone?

August 31, 2009

fall inspiration: Country Living You don't have to be READY for fall to dream about it. This Fall Nesting party is not only for people who are already hanging acorns … [Read more...]

Posted in Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining

Happiness is: A Bright & Pretty Birdcage

August 31, 2009

All the green in this room makes me happy -- HGTV 2008 Green Home. I'm big on taking baby steps. I am not so good at huge long range plans and goals or charts to motivate … [Read more...]

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects
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Contentment: Treasuring What You Have

August 28, 2009
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It is Beautiful Life Friday! My how time flies! One of my "beautiful life" goals for August was to reflect on contentment. While it has been a long time since we were able to … [Read more...]

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Beach Cottage Drive Bys

August 26, 2009

Since we are in the last couple of days of summer at our house (school starts next week), my kids and I are heading off on an outdoor adventure! I'm unplugging, digging my … [Read more...]

Posted in drive bys, exteriors, Gardens & Outdoor Rooms, Summer Decorating
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Fall Nesting Week Returns!

August 25, 2009

It is nearly that time again! Oh, yes...Fall Nesting Week is coming NEXT WEEK, Sept. 2! What is Fall Nesting Week, you ask? Well if you missed it last year, you can get a ton … [Read more...]

Posted in Decorating Inspiration, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining
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Finding Courage to be Yourself

August 24, 2009

Do you ever secretly envy the women who seem to have it all together? The ones who manage (all at the same time, of course) to have their nails done, a chic hair cut, a … [Read more...]

Posted in Authentic Living