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DustandDoghair

Make, Build, Sew, Paint, Dig, Dog, DIY … (and if all else fails, hide it with fairy lights)

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Author: Em D

Using Press'nSeal to keep a walking boot air cast clean.

The Most Ridiculous Product Recommendation I’ve Ever Made

On July 10, 2026 By Em D In Where Bloggers Live

Make NO mistake. This post is about Press’nSeal. Surprisingly. Begrudgingly. The current “Where Bloggers Live” post is supposed to be about “10 mvps that get me through the day.” I could absolutely give you that …

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Jack the parti Pomeranian, a heart dog suffering from tracheal collapse

A Mom and a Pom (a DustandDoghair Love Story)

On June 12, 2026 By Em D In Homepage Stories, Life and Family, Where Bloggers Live

This is a tale about a woman and her dog. Of course the woman is me…and the dog in question is our Jack, aka Mr. Poop…Bad Jack…Jackie Pooper…Jack Ack…and Mr’s favorite: Jackie Crapper. What’s in …

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I cut my custom wall mural in half…as one does

On June 5, 2026 By Em D In Homepage Projects

After contemplating 137 (give or take) ideas for creating a new guest room (Part 1), I finally had a clear plan. I found a lovely custom wall mural: a soft, romanticized version of what I …

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Hey! It’s okay to like yourself…a little.

On May 8, 2026 By Em D In Life and Family, Where Bloggers Live

Here’s a short post: What do I like about me? I’m breathing. The end. That’s it. That’s the post. I’m not very comfortable discussing what I like about myself.(Said the woman who writes a blog …

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redecorating small bedroom for a multi porpose guest room with dog on bed

Dual-purpose guest room ideas in real life

On April 23, 2026 By Em D In Interior Projects, Other

If you could design the perfect guest room, what features would you want? Would a dual-purpose room be an advantage? Well, since we’re using the word “perfect,” I’d like a turndown service with a sliced …

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Signs of Spring in Western New York (Mud and Robins)

On April 10, 2026 By Em D In Garden, Outside Projects, Where Bloggers Live

If April showers bring May flowers… What do May flowers bring? Pilgrims. Hahaha. I loved that grammar school oldie. In fact, I love a good joke anytime. (Look for me at a funeral…I’m the one …

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black sock on white blanke

Sometimes a little miracle can get you through the morning

On March 13, 2026 By Em D In Where Bloggers Live

What seems like a lifetime ago, mornings at our house were often lessons in chaos, and I was the teacher. It seemed I was rarely current with the laundry, the nights before were filled with …

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Of cows, kids, waterdrops, and football.

On February 13, 2026 By Em D In Uncategorized

Leslie and Bettye have chosen a tough topic for this month’s “Where Bloggers Live” post. “If I could donate $100,000 to any charity, which one and why?” It wouldn’t be hard to find a charity …

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Pausing my summer countdown (162 days) to bring you the charms of winter

On January 9, 2026 By Em D In Uncategorized, Where Bloggers Live

I love the descriptions of Western New York (aka Buffalo) Winters when they occur on the national news scene. “Mountains of snow,” “massive wall,” “snovember,” “snowpocolypse,” “blizzard,” “white-out”… I could go on and on (and …

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Recap 2025, my eye!

On December 12, 2025 By Em D In Life and Family, Uncategorized, Where Bloggers Live

Yippee-ki-yay…2025 is nearing a close! The year that ends is usually depicted as a very old man. So, on December 31st, I will not hesitate to kick that miserable, sorry, hunchback, bearded jerk to the …

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Welcome, fellow kids!

Hi! I’m Em.

Let’s hang out while I DIY (and occasionally procrastinate) my way through home decor, gardening, and home improvement projects… or share a few thoughts on the topic du jour.

The nest is empty, but I live with Mr. D & D and two-and-a-half spoiled dogs in a house filled with visiting kiddos, lots of love, occasional bickering, and a little bit of...dust and dog hair.

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