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Renewing a Room: Switch Plate Decor

April 16, 2012
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We’re talking switchplates, dimmers, and ways to update a space with lighting options.  My new dining room could use a dimmer switch. Check out what you can do to update those old light switch covers over here!

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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Workshop

April 10, 2012
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A couple of weeks ago, I had the extreme pleasure of getting a free pass to the Annie Sloan workshop in Peachtree City, GA and what a delight it was!  I learned so much and hope to take some of those lessons and make over some furniture of my own.  This paint is truly a [...]

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Do You Have a Messy Space?

April 5, 2012
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If you do, you’re in luck! Well, you have to live in an apartment to enter this contest, but ForRent.com is having a big prize winning photo contest for messiest apartments. Time to declutter and throw out? Go over to this page for all the details!  Sign up, someone will win that contest ($3,000 giveaway!!)  [...]

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Sweet Treats: Crockpot Chocolate Candy

December 6, 2011
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OK, girls! Get your pinning fingers ready for this one, if you are a Pinterest addict.  If you haven’t tried crockpot Chocolate Candy before, you are going to rock out on how easy and tasty it is.  This was a first for our family and my Aunt Mary brought it to our Thanksgiving spread.  You [...]

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Girl’s Night Out at Pineapple Park

December 1, 2011
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In nearby Woodstock, GA, there are several new to me home decor stores that have opened up in the beautiful historic downtown district of this quaint little town.  Back in August, on a Friday night, two friends joined me for Girl’s Night Out at Pineapple Park, one of the decor shops that I have enjoyed [...]

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Family Reunion in Florida

November 15, 2011
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There is nothing better in life than family. It’s not often that my little family, consisting of my parents, my sister, niece, and I can all get together for a trip like we just got to experience.  These are rare occasions when we can all be free at the same time.  I think the last [...]

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How to Stencil a Wall & a Giveaway!

October 16, 2011
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{Giveaway is Closed}   Last year, I ordered a fun stencil from Royal Design Studios in the Large Moorish pattern, a delicious trellis style stencil.  I had plans to use it in my old house, but that didn’t happen, so I brought it with me, waiting for the perfect opportunity to get it out and [...]

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7 Days, 7 Blogs, 7 Moodboards: Coastal Cottage Challenge

August 24, 2011
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I hope you enjoyed seeing all the mood boards from the Olioboard Coastal Cottage Challenge last week.  I’m going to do a recap post here, just in case you missed a few of them.  It was fun to see everyone’s take on this fun design style that everyone seems to be crazy about these days. [...]

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Feature Friday: Georgia Beach Cottage from House Beautiful

August 5, 2011
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Atlanta designer, Suzanne Kasler, never disappoints and this beach cottage in Georgia featured in House Beautiful is another winner!  Using pinks, soft blues, and gilded accents, Suzanne transformed this Sea Island cottage into a peaceful abode. I wouldn’t have thought that I would have loved all the pinks and blues together, but it really is [...]

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The Collection: An Appazine from IPad

June 2, 2011
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There’s a new app from IPad that has hit the scene and all of you who are plugged in with this handy gadget might be interested in hearing about the latest Appazine that you can download and enjoy. Called The Collection, it is a monthly service that features topics of interest from all over the [...]

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Homegoods: It’s a Beautiful Thing!

May 18, 2011
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Do you all love Homegoods as much as I do? Let me count the ways:  lamps, dishes, linens, rugs, artwork, mirrors, chairs, pillows, towels, comforters, garden accessories……need I say more? Click on over to my Homegoods page for some exciting news and prize opportunities.

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Business 2 Blogger

May 3, 2011

Speaking of blogging opportunities, I am going to be on the lookout for ways to sign up for opportunities that might be out there.  The way to find out about these opportunities is to keep your eyes and ears open. Here’s one I recently came across that I’ve signed up for.  I have no idea [...]

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Wake-up Call for Coffee Lovers

April 20, 2011
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Good afternoon, friends! Check out this page today for a chance to win some prizes from Folger’s. What is the best part of waking up? That first cup of coffee sure helps! I mentioned that I had packed away all my cute coffee cups that used to sit in my old kitchen. Seriously, if you [...]

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