Like most of you, we have a busy summer ahead. There are plenty of things on my must-do list (including a house to sell) and too many reasons excuses to push some things aside to just …
Summer Bucket List – 2017
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Author: Em D
“What About All That Redecorating You Mentioned…LAST YEAR?!!!”
Remember how didn’t post anything for like…five months?! I sort of feel like I should address the lapse. Let’s back up a bit to January, okay? Once all of the mountains of Christmas dec had …
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The Best Bang-for-the-Buck Annual in my Yard
Have you met the King of the Jungle…? No, not this one! I mean the “backyard” jungle… (even if your “jungle” is a clay or plastic pot). I get so excited when outdoor gardening season …
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DIY Uplighting — Adding Year-round, Low-cost Magic to your Yard and Garden
I’m still outside playing with lights…and I have a $10 tip to share that can make magic in your yard. A few years ago, we received a holiday card from friends. It included a picture …
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Easy DIY Winter Swags from Tree Leftovers (and Mr. D&D’s Creche)
I don’t know if we’re ever actually “done” decorating for the holidays…we love playing with lights, I guess. This Sunday, Mr. and I had some fun “finishing up” the outdoor decorations. I get the lights up …
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White Lights or Color Lights?
I did something a little crazy this year, even by my own standards. Although I enjoy it so much when it’s completed, I usually HATE putting up our big Christmas tree. (okay, not “hate,” how …
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“Her pictures are REALLY bugging me!”
I feel your pain! They’ve always bugged me, too! Last week, Hometalk featured my summary post about the overmantel project. (Everyone who is sick of the overmantel project, raise your hand. Mine is also raised, lol. I’m …
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DIY Fireplace Overmantel Project – Lessons Learned
What? You’re NOT planning to build a fireplace overmantel?! Believe me, no worries! Not everyone needs a DIY Mirror Tile Overmantel. However…I always seem to find at least one tip from tutorials I read that are …
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My DIY Beveled Mirror Overmantel
My overmantel mirror project is completed! (Cue the choir of angels and the Alleluia Chorus.) If you care to read about the background of this project…some of the options, and how I came to decide …
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Hey! Whatever Happened to that Overmantel Project?
March 29th. That was the last time I mentioned my “big” idea to build an overmantel for this fireplace. If you’re new, I’d been searching for a way to fill that GIANT wall space and …
