When we took our trip to Europe, I was unsure what to expect from the food there. Of course, we had heard the food in Europe was good. But I don’t think I realized just how serious Europeans are about their food! They are serious – really serious! Eating My Way Through Europe – Croatia This seriousness translates into a…
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One of my favorite places is featured in Southern Living magazine! It is the lake house belonging to my brother-in-law, Danny, and it is one of the most stylishly tranquil and serene settings you can imagine. Located on Smith Lake in Alabama, the house is situated on a point and appears to be surrounded by water. The interiors were designed…
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I originally posted about this wedding dress applique a few years ago, but since June is traditionally wedding month, I think it deserves another look! And, is this a gorgeous photo or what?? Both of our daughters married within the same year (357 days apart!), so we were knee-deep in wedding planning for months at our house! Both girls came…
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I’m feeling patriotic today! Summer holds the most important patriotic holidays, so I figured it’s a great time to make a patriotic project – like these red white and blue scrappy flip flops. Ok. I know this isn’t a new craft to lots of you. It wasn’t even a new one to ME! I’ve seen this one on Pinterest lots…
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There’s just something about salted caramel that works. Coarse sea salt seems to be the perfect compliment to the sweetness of caramel. The other day, we wanted a little something sweet to finish off our dinner, and I had a bag of my favorite chocolate chip cookies on hand. I also had our favorite ice cream in the freezer! So…
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This DIY fabric photo frame is a perfect accent for a bedroom or a nursery. It is soft and provides another great source for an accent fabric in your decor scheme. It’s also a great handmade gift idea for Christmas, Mother’s Day, or any occasion when a family picture is appropriate. The frame is made using a ‘fat quarter’ of…
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This post was originally shared with Kenarry:Ideas for the Home, but I was dying to share with you, my own readers! Here is my fun Coastal Sunburst Mirror: I wanted to add a coastal feel to my summer mantel this year. Not quite ‘beachy’, but still with a nautical feel. And I needed a centerpiece – a focal point. Something…
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One thing that’s true is that we’re all homemakers. Whether we work outside the home, are stay-at-home moms or are grandparents in our retirement years…. If we have a roof over our heads, we’re homemakers!! We all have a home that we continually strive to improve! My two beautiful girls are grown with families of their own, but I am…
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How to create a Favicon in WordPress Welcome to another post in my ‘Love Your Blog’ Series! In this installment, I am sharing how to create a favicon for your wordpress blog or website. There are many little tweaks that bloggers can make to their websites that will make them more attractive to readers, as well as more efficient. One…
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I’m a paper junkie. Anybody out there with me? I love most any kind of paper… fine stationery… watercolor paper… thick cardstock… scrapbook and crafting papers. Yep, I could collect paper just to look at it and touch it. Oh, wait… I think I DO! Making a Good Impression Since I have such a love for all things paper, it’s…
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Your guests simply have to do this before they leave! My mother was the quintessential hostess. I mean, she really was. It’s not just her family that thought so. I’ve heard many people say how much they loved to be invited to my parents’ house. Was it because the house was so grand? Mother had a great sense of style,…
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