Best of 2009

December 31, 2009

O k, blogland friends, I'm going to go ahead and wish you all a HAPPY NEW YEAR right now and invite any of you who would like to share their best posts, year in review or … [Read more...]

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DIY: Glittering New Year’s Centerpiece

December 30, 2009

If you are looking for a fun, glittery unforgettable centerpiece for your New Year's Party (or any winter event!), look no further! This was a guest post on my blog back in … [Read more...]

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, Entertaining, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining, Winter Decorating

The Year in Review: 2009 DIY

December 28, 2009

So let me just say this was a very very long but eventful and busy year. As the clock ticks down toward the end of 2009, I thought I'd recap the year for people new to The … [Read more...]

Posted in Decorating Inspiration, DIY
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Inspiration: Laundry Rooms

December 28, 2009

Country Living While part of me would like to just plant myself by the fire with a great book this week and pretend there is no such thing as laundry, the responsible … [Read more...]

Posted in Organization
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Christmas at The Bloedel Estate

December 24, 2009

We are having a lovely Christmas holiday just spending time together. Of course, there is nothing like being chased by a GIANT SWAN! I was the one he was chasing. I was sure … [Read more...]

Posted in Christmas Decorating
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Holiday Mom Fail?
Time for a Change of Focus.

December 21, 2009

photo: H. Dickens So here I sit, presents NOT wrapped, blog NOT done and a merry MESS on every surface. The snowman muffin papers are still empty, waiting for me to get … [Read more...]

Posted in Christmas Decorating