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DIY Hemming Jeans

I have seen this on many sites, from blogs, to pinterest, to youtube.  Today, I decided to try for myself.  And, the summary . . . it works!What am I talking about . . . hemming jeans.I have a couple...

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Change is Good

Changes can be overwhelming, but are often for the better.  We will miss my husband's old clunker car, for today, we sold it for a more reliable one.  Many friends and family (pretty much any one who...

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Friday Reflection . . . Take Off

Each week, I will post a "Friday Reflection".  This will reflect where I am at the close of the week.We all need a break once in a while, a day to simply enjoy, to simply be.  Today is that day for me....

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An Autumn Bouquet

I love to pick up flowers from Trader Joes - they have a good selection, and the prices are great!  I picked up this Autumn Bouquet this morning.I decided to put it on the entrance table in the...

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Red Umbrella

It's been a while since I've talked about the patio, but it should be mentioned since we are using it so often.  The wonderful cool Fall evenings often see us sitting by the fire pit.  We've enjoyed...

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Office Swaps

Things happen around here when they are good and ready!  My new lamp for the office has been sitting around for a month, and today, I guess I was finally ready to use it!The new lamp has a heavy sturdy...

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Friday Reflection . . . Unfinished Projects

Each week, I will post a "Friday Reflection".  This will reflect where I am at the close of the week.Unfinished projects.  Hopefully, I'm not alone - because misery loves company.  OK - misery may be a...

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Cut Flowers . . . Come on in!

Oh, what to do, what to do?  What to do with those overgrown flowers?  They went in the ground last year, and have come back!  They grew so tall, that they flop over.Did you know that flowers that flop...

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November Springish Cleaning

OK - I guess I didn't get the whole "It's November" memo, because, I find myself spring cleaning today.I pulled down the curtains to wash, and am now making my way around the house cleaning windows....

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Friday Reflection . . . Appreciate and Enjoy

As the morning sunlight streams in, I am left with a feeling of satisfaction. I spent the day cleaning windows yesterday (not my favorite task), and somehow, that sunshine makes me feel that is all...

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Switcharoo Office Style

Remember feeling envy for me last week while I cleaned windows (yeah right!)?  I pulled the old switch-a-roo when it was time to put the window treatments back up.  The office and guest bedroom traded...

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Refinishing Furniture Project - on the way to the end

I'm getting there.  Sort of.  This furniture project - the one that I have been procrastinating since June - I've decided to finish it.  Since it is a large set, and to give me a sense of...

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Furniture Update - One Down!!

The nightstand is finished!!  That's right, one less piece of furniture crowding my garage!!The nightstand was moved into the guest room (more on that room in a future post).To save money, I kept the...

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Friday Reflection . . . Centenarian

While arranging flowers for the foyer, I find myself reflecting.  I'm reading a book (The Blue Zone) about Centenarian - people who live past 100.  Their advice on life is wonderful.For instance, one...

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Clean, Simple, Balanced Tablescape

I tend to drift towards clean lines, simple accessories.  Too much makes my mind feel cluttered, lean and simple always feels refreshing.As we are in between holidays, I swapped out the centerpiece on...

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Furniture Update, now the Dresser

Take 2 on the furniture project.  Last week, I finished the nightstand.  Today, the dresser!To recap, this project was actually started in June.  The hot and humid summer made me put this on the...

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Friday Reflection . . . Thanksgiving time already?

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week???  I really don't know what happened to this month - somehow I am being catapulted into the holidays!!!It's OK though.  OK, because, Thanksgiving is my...

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Settling in for a Happy Thanksgiving

It's been a few years since I hosted a Thanksgiving, and I find myself looking forward to it.  This will mean plenty of time cooking with my husband, lots of family together time, and most importantly...

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The Clean in Between Holidays

I am going to attempt to get some things accomplished today, that is, in between online shopping.  The Cyber-Monday deals are fantastic!Thanksgiving is behind us, and we plan on getting our Christmas...

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Go with the Ceiling Flow

Ever have a spot that gives you "pause" each time you walk past?  For me, that would be my bonus room window treatment.The bonus room has sloped ceilings, with the window at the full ceiling height.  I...

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