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Summer Bucket List – 2017
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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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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Front Door Decor with a DIY Mackenzie-Childs Frame
My mailbox adventure inspired me to finish a couple of other projects, one of which I started about two years ago that was hidden stored in my craft graveyard in the basement. When making these …
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Curb-appeal Craft: House Number Plaque
I had a blast playing with ModPodge last week. It’s so simple to use and, though I like to paint things, using MP saves loads of time. With the new decorative mailbox finished, I …
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A New Decorative Mailbox
I’ve always enjoyed special decorative mailboxes. There’s are a wide variety of curbside interpretations as to what constitutes “special,” including wood add-ons that turn them into animal shapes, but mine tend to feature some type …
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Special Delivery – Updating the Mailbox
I like a little jewelry around the outside of the house. It’s not like you can actually hang an earring on an eave…but there are plenty of ways to set the mood of a house …
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