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  • Last Chance Deals!

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    We are enjoying a sunny day here today! Here are some last chance deals to tempt you! Rugs USA has a huge selection of rugs on sale today only for 70% off and free shipping. I have my eye on this one Today only the rolling cart on the right is $30 with this Coupon This would… Read more

  • Love your Kitchen Series-Botanicals

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    We’ve covered some of the weightier aspects of a kitchen update lets take a break today and talk about something less intense, like accessorizing.  This change might take less work but is just as important to creating a beautiful, custom kitchen. Lets discuss Botanicals.  Years ago I use to be appalled by the idea of having indoor plants, fake or… Read more

  • The True Meaning of Valentine’s

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    The Most Important Kind of Love to Celebrate It’s been a brutal winter here in Ohio.  There’s been lots of cold weather, like below zero degree weather and lots of snow and at times icy, dangerous roads.  We’ve had so much snow that we have to climb up the snow hills around the mailbox in… Read more

  • 25 Stylish, Budget-Friendly Chairs

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    It used to be that a family room was made up of a sofa, a loveseat, and a BIG comfy chair.  I’ve noticed that there are a lot more recliners and oversized chairs on Craigslist these days and an abundance of smaller, matching, streamlined accent chairs in the magazines.  A strange coincidence or a sign of the times?… Read more

  • Love your Kitchen Series-IKEA Countertops

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    Countertops get a lot of attention these days.  The hype is all about quartz and granite.  They can be very beautiful but also come with a hefty price tag.  The average cost of a granite countertop including installation is around $3500.   In my dreams I would love these countertops! SO pretty!   Erin Hoopes via… Read more

  • Need a Valentine’s Gift Idea?

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    Every year a friend has a Valentine’s Party for all her girlfriends.  The invitees are asked to bring a homemade Valentine’s gift for each person.  It is mostly a fun opportunity to get together and chat but it also enables us to be creative and give/receive some unique gifts from the heart.  When contemplating what to make… Read more

  • Deals Alert 😉

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    Lowes has this pretty 12×12 mosaic tile on sale for only $2.99 a sq. ft.!   Ikea carries this infamous Ficus Plant for only $12.99 (they have other plants at good prices too)   This classy fabric is on sale for only $7.49 a yd. Read more

  • Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations Review

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    UPDATE:  It’s now been over 2 years since I’ve painted my cherry cabinets white and I don’t regret my decision at all!  I’m SO glad I did it!!  I have been happy overall with how the painted cabinets have held up. I’ve never had any problem cleaning them, they clean right up for me (which… Read more

  • Intro to Love Your Kitchen Series–Painting Cabinets

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      With February containing the big kahuna of celebrated heart-focused holidays,  I decided I would join along by focusing many of this month’s posts on ways to make your kitchen more loveable.  When speaking to people about their homes many will state that the kitchen is the heart of their home.  It is the place they spend hours… Read more

  • 2 Year Old Drama

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    Recently I took a rare opportunity–the baby was sleeping, the older boys were at school and my two year old girl was just hanging out.  I noticed as I passed the dining room that the sun was gently filling the room creating a perfect backdrop against the wall for picture taking.  Hmmm, I thought, I’m… Read more