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Pasts and Futures

I’m a DIY dummy.  But while I can’t do it myself, I love finding treasures that others have repurposed/upcycled/refurbished and made beautiful again.  There’s something about the character, tradition and memories associated with something old and established that...

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Upholstered Chair Makeover With Chalk Paint

I couldn't believe it when my mom showed me a picture of an upholstered chair redone with chalk paint!!  I have been going through the agonizing process of ripping off old fabric and cording and attempting to make something look great.  That didn't work so well....

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Triscuit Chicken

Holy Moley!!  It's Tuesday night and I have nothing planned for dinner and we can't go out! (Why can't we go get our favorite fast and easy food on a psychotically busy weeknight you might ask?  Well...check out this post from Gwen.  It's her fault.  We are on a...

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Spending Fast (more like a diet)

Go big or go home.  That’s right.  Here is the New Year I’m starting a spending fast…right now. The spending fast is new this year for our family.  We aren’t taking the plunge to do an entire year.  We will just be getting our feet wet for the month of January.  And...

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Yearly Wrap Up (of lights, anyway)

(Disclaimer:  While this is not a soul-moving or seriously-salvational blog post....it just may save your holiday spirit in 2016.) This year I am going to make a HUGE seriously big and life-altering resolution. Actually...that's a lie. My resolution is going to be one...

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Do It Yourself Leather Cuff With Inspirational Quote

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. Some people just amaze me.  Julissa is one of them.  That woman can do anything.  Our first meeting was in her store.  She and the amazing Mary Ann own one of my favorite shops in the...

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Laundry Whip

I enjoy doing things for myself.  I enjoy saving a bunch of money and making my own detergent.  I have tried powder, detergent and now....the whip!  Whip that laundry into shape.  I just had to say it.   I love this.  It cleans my clothes. It makes me feel like I...

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Banana Cake

This cake melts in your mouth!  My sweet sister-in-law passed this on to me because it's my niece's favorite cake, and I want to be my my niece's favorite aunt. What you'll need for the cake: 1 1/2 cups very ripe bananas (the kind your friend makes fun of you for...

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