May 23, 2011

Happy Memory Triggers

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Better Homes & Gardens   E very summer when I was in high school two favorite of my ice creams were Daiquiri Ice or Chocolate Chip Mint. Not at the same time. Somehow when I saw this room, I was instantly transported back to those … ** Read more **

Posted in Authentic Living, Color, Decorating Inspiration, Summer Decorating
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May 6, 2011

I {heart} Sarah’s Summer House

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Sarah's Summer House - Sarah Richardson HGTV   Sarah's Summer House Beach Cottage Decorating YAHOO! I am so excited and I couldn't wait to tell you the news. You all know I LOVE Sarah's House so I am beyond happy to hear that Sarah's Summer … ** Read more **

Posted in Coastal, Cottage, Decorating Inspiration, spring decorating, Summer Decorating
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August 30, 2010

A Place of Your Own

As "keepers of the home," we give and sacrifice for our families 24/7. We make sure our kids have room to play and our families have clean clothes and nutritious food to eat. We volunteer, we clean, we host holidays and birthday parties -- we work … ** Read more **

Posted in Decorating Inspiration, Details, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining, Summer Decorating
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August 9, 2010

We interrupt this Monday for yellow stripes

Waking up on a Monday morning wouldn't be so bad if... there were yellow stripes involved to wake you up. With a room this bold and bright, you might even put on your sunglasses as you wake up in the morning! Ahhhh, the view from laying on … ** Read more **

Posted in Bedrooms, Color, Decorating Inspiration, Seasonal Decorating & Entertaining, Summer Decorating
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July 29, 2010

Inspired By: Updating the Porch

Remember when I had no plants for my plant stand on the front porch and it looked kind of sad, lonely and lifeless? Before: Sad, lonely and lifeless. I finally got some plants! I just love having a cheery front porch to welcome … ** Read more **

Posted in Gardens & Outdoor Rooms, Summer Decorating
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July 14, 2010

HomeGoods, Oh How I love You.
The Yellow Edition.

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I do heart this little twiggy, oh so sunny yellow plant stand I found at HomeGoods. I was going to put it in front of the fireplace with some summer plants. But plants in a plant stand were so, well, predictable (well, actually I couldn't find … ** Read more **

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