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Author: Em D

after setting summer bucket list goals, Em gets sidelined.

What Happened IMMEDIATELY AFTER I Published My Summer Bucket List!

On June 23, 2017 By Em D In Life and Family

  If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.   ~Woody Allen   Not only did I let God in on my plans…I literally had JUST announced them to the internet! Then I went …

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Summer Bucket List – 2017

On June 21, 2017 By Em D In Curb Appeal Crafts, Garden, Interior Projects, Life and Family, Lighting, Outside Projects, Window Treatments

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 …

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“What About All That Redecorating You Mentioned…LAST YEAR?!!!”

On June 20, 2017 By Em D In Life and Family

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

On May 25, 2017 By Em D In Garden, Outside Projects

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

On December 9, 2016 By Em D In Curb Appeal Crafts, Garden, Lighting, Outside Projects, Uncategorized

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)

On December 5, 2016 By Em D In Christmas, Curb Appeal Crafts, Garden, Holidays, Outside Projects

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?

On December 1, 2016 By Em D In Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized

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!”

On November 7, 2016 By Em D In Interior Projects, Other

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

On November 1, 2016 By Em D In Interior Projects, Other, Uncategorized

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

On October 28, 2016 By Em D In Uncategorized

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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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.

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