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Another Decorative Idea for Wainscoting: Raised Stenciling Over Stried Texture

Hi Everyone… I just wanted to do a quick blog post while I’m away in CA.  I have to go back to this home to take better photos…but I thought I’d share another idea for panels in wainscoting. A friend … Continue reading

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My New Little Masterpiece

Hi everyone…As some of you know, I am out in California visiting my new little granddaughter, Peyton – who is the most precious little bundle of joy.  I thought I’d post a picture of her that was done professionally.  She’s … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday William Shakespeare!

Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare.  I was an English major – way back when – and I have always celebrated The Bard’s birthday in one way or another.  Today – he gets a blog post! One of favorite English professors, Dr. … Continue reading

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Weekly Faux Finishing Column Idea: What do you Think?

I am distraught today because I don’t have my laptop – it’s in the shop getting a little overhaul (and I hope it’s “little”!!). So I thought I would try something different for a blog post and see what kind of … Continue reading

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Creating an Old World Range Hood

Tuscan range hood done with glazed plaster

When we finally redid our kitchen a few years ago, I was beyond happy with it.  No longer was I embarrassed having people over for dinner because I had new cabinetry, granite counter tops, new flooring…in short – my kitchen … Continue reading

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My Baby is Having a Baby Today!

When we got the phone call yesterday morning that my youngest daughter, Jessica, was en route to the hospital because her contractions were 5 minutes apart…I was so excited that I couldn’t really concentrate on anything very well.  I was … Continue reading

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Our Easter Tablescape

Well…by the time I got home and finished setting the table, the sun decided to change to clouds!  But I wanted to post some pictures tonight.  Hopefully there will be good sunlight tomorrow, so I post more pictures. I just … Continue reading

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Getting Ready for Easter and Easter Decorations

Nature gives us great ideas for color schemes

I don’t know where the time went…but it’s almost Easter.  How did that happen?  Wasn’t it just Christmas?  Anyway, with the warm weather that we had today, I had to go shopping for some Easter supplies for my children and … Continue reading

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What to Do With Kitchen Soffits

I’ve posted about this before on this blog and on my home staging blog – but since this project has been featured on some other blogs and the topic is very popular, I thought it would be a great idea to … Continue reading

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Would You Love to Have a Jolt of Daily Inspiration? Read Abigail Ahern’s Blog

I can’t remember how I came across this quirky, creative and wonderful UK designer, Abigail Ahern, but sometime last year I stumbled upon her blog, which I follow and read daily. Not only does she give you great ideas to … Continue reading

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