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reupholstering a wing chair

The Case of the Shiny Penny

On September 9, 2020 By Em D In Curb Appeal Crafts, Furniture, Garden, Homepage Stories, Interior Projects, Outside Projects, Where Bloggers Live

Bless my friend, Bettye @Fashion Schlub, and the other participant friends of Where Bloggers Live for keeping my space open so I could come back today to enthrall you with “How I Do….” How you …

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I Have to Share?!!

On February 14, 2020 By Em D In about, Life and Family

Uhhh… SO MUCH ANXIETY! Decorating decisions..? No, I don’t mean those. How to grow oranges in a cold-weather climate? Nope. Writing posts on those topics is a breeze compared to this one. Because….sharing. You know …

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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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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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8 Tips to Attract Orioles to Your Yard

On April 7, 2016 By Em D In Birds

I’m not sure if it was seeing goldfinches, bluejays, or cardinals that turned me into a recreational bird geek, but I LOVE  welcoming and inviting the many different species of birds that return to our …

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ballon topiaries, easy balloon decorations

Easy Balloon Topiaries

On January 27, 2016 By Em D In Holidays, Homepage Projects, Uncategorized

Need some easy peasy party decorations? Give me 15 minutes and 12 balloons and you’re in business with quick, inexpensive DIY balloon topairies! Last year at this time, I was pretty occupied with creating decorations …

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DIY photo ledges, DIY photo shelves, $8 dollar ledges, gallery wall, decorating a long hallway, Valspar Seine

Gallery Wall for a Long Hallway

On August 9, 2015 By Em D In Homepage Projects, Interior Projects

Hey!  Let’s not ask someone (i.e., me) who can’t follow a straight line to build a beautifully composed gallery wall. 🤣 Remember my original mish mosh attempt at a gallery wall?  Not very impressive. A few …

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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.

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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