December 11, 2008

Cozy & Unique Bedrooms

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As our weatherman here promises the hope of snow for this weekend (a rarity in Portland!) my thoughts are turning towards cozy comforters, beds piled with down pillows and a fluffy nest to warm up in! So, let's pause from the holiday hustle and … ** Read more **

Posted in Bedrooms, Decorating Inspiration
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December 4, 2008

Reinventing Christmas (and a giveaway!)

Since my family is undergoing so many changes involved with moving this month, we are rethinking how we "do" Christmas. We've had to let relatives know things won't be the same this year and we are thinking of ways to make Christmas special for our … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, Decorating Inspiration, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining, Traditions & Memory Making
December 2, 2008

Easy Plate Monogram Project
(and a giveaway)

This week I wanted to show you a couple of simple projects my kids and I have made together recently. I'll show you one today and the other one next time. My daughter and I found some cute thick black and white cardboard letters covered in cloth at … ** Read more **

Posted in Creative Inspiration & Projects, Decorating Inspiration, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining
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November 25, 2008

Decorating & House Inspiration

I know most of us are just about to be up to our ears preparing stuffing and sweet potatoes or a holiday project of some sort, but I am still thinking about my upcoming move! It is looking more and more like we will be moving to a newer house rather … ** Read more **

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November 24, 2008

Before and After Room Makeover: Painting Brick

Just wanted to show you a quick before & after from the House Beautiful website! I thought this was a great example of the power of paint (well, OK, and some new furniture)! What a difference, huh? Photos House Beautiful … ** Read more **

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November 11, 2008

My Small House Story

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Iknow I told you all awhile back about our first house. We were a young family with just one daughter at the time. See the little girl in the photo above? That is my now married daughter {sniff}...hubby and I got choked up looking at this photo … ** Read more **

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