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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What’s a trip to Europe about if not the food? Everything you hear about European cuisine is true – it is delicious, it’s beautiful, and it’s an event in itself! Today I want to tell you about eating my way through Europe – beginning in Italy. Eating My Way Through Europe – Italy We had several wonderful culinary experiences in…
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What do you do when a trip to Europe suddenly presents itself? You grab the brass ring, of course!! Here’s how to plan a trip to Europe with a customized itinerary. That’s what happened to us. I’m excited to be able to tell you why you haven’t heard from me in a while – we were planning and taking a…
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Ahhh. Spring is in the air! Whether it looks like it where you are or not, it’s coming. And none too soon, for most of us, right?! So let’s get in the mood with some spring crafting and decorating! Lets make some French Script Eggs just in time for Easter! French Script Eggs My thoughts turn to flowers and baskets…
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Hey there! I just wanted to let you know that there will be a short break here at Sondra Lyn at Home. I have some stuff going on that is making it difficult to dedicate the time to posting for a short while. Nothing bad, I promise! In fact, I plan to pick up even stronger when you hear from…
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Hey Friend! I’m back after my hibernation hiatus with a great series geared toward my fellow bloggers. Don’t worry, I’m not changing the overall focus of this blog, but so many people out there are giving the blogging life a go that I wanted to share some of what I’ve learned along my journey. So, during the month of February,…
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Winter at Biltmore Estate We have a history with the Biltmore. The Biltmore Estate has been a special place for us since we honeymooned there 38 years ago! Among our Appalachian destinations in that long-ago year was this historic estate, nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains near Asheville, North Carolina. On our numerous subsequent trips there, we have seen…
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My one word for 2016. Do you choose a word to focus on each year? I’ve done this in the past, and found it is really more helpful to me than making resolutions. I’ve been mulling this over for a few weeks now, trying to capture all of the things I hope for in 2016. It’s hard to boil it…
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