To say we will each look back at 2020 and take away from it what we learned individually is an understatement for sure. It’s not a year we will soon forget. We were each affected differently. Some more negatively than others, some not much at all. Some lost everything and still others soared financially in an unexpected gain. Some got…
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MY HANGING CENTERPIECE: TRANSITIONING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
I did a post recently about the hanging centerpiece I made for my screened in porch. It is one of my favorite projects of 2020, because not only was it easy to make….it’s super fun to decorate with the seasons. If you’d like to see the original post click here or scroll back a couple of posts. The fun thing…
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Suburban Farmhouse Christmas Dining Room
The magic of Christmas is undeniable wouldn’t you say? The cozy greenery, the festive lights, the happy music….it’s all just so charming and magical. And, I think it’s especially magical to set a cozy, Christmas-themed dining table for guests to enjoy. I know this year will look a little different than previous years for so many, but I say let’s…
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HOW TO CREATE A HANGING CENTERPIECE!
Have you ever considered a hanging centerpiece in your home? Over a kitchen table, a dining room table or maybe the kitchen island? Maybe in your outdoor living area? Well, if you haven’t….you might want to give it some thought. This idea came to me in two ways….one of which was a fave table centerpiece by a friend of mine…
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LIFE BY DESIGN: 2020 WORD OF THE YEAR……….”PURPOSEFUL”!
Yep, it’s that time again…….“word of the year” time. Have you heard of this? I’m thinking by now you have, because over the years it’s become more and more popular to do so more and more people have become familiar with it. This is actually something I’ve done for the last six years. This is my seventh year so now…
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LIFE BY DESIGN FROM A MIMI’S PERSPECTIVE: LOOKING AT THE WORLD THROUGH THE EYES OF YOUR CHILDREN
A little switch on subjects here from my last few DIY posts to a little bit of “life by design” rather than “decor by design” so I hope you’ll humor me. One of the great many advantages of getting older is the new perspective it brings to so many things in life. And, that, I can tell you, is a…
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