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advent calendar 2010

I love advent calendars. I love the sense of anticipation they bring, and I love that there are so many variations out there-from simple to elaborate, whimsical to rustic. I’ll share some favorites in my next post, but today, I wanted to share my creation with you… I have a 20 month old, so I …

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great day for a giveaway….

Happy Monday, my Lovelies! In conjunction with Nesting Place, I am giving away two burlap+blue shop credits today to two lucky winners!   With a shop full of vintage-inspired goodness, there is definitely something for everyone on your list….   modern bird dessert pedestal   bird and branch dessert pedestal   typography coasters   chalkboard dessert …

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Incorporating Professional Cleaning Techniques into Home Care

Enhancing the cleanliness quotient in your home requires more than just routine cleaning. If you’re looking to achieve a higher level of cleanliness and hygiene, consider incorporating professional cleaning techniques into your home care. Professional cleaners at Keen-Clean use tried-and-true methods that can make your usual cleaning routine more effective. These techniques aren’t exclusive to …

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how to make a chalkboard vase

Hi friends! Hope everybody had a great Fall weekend! I wanted to start the blogging week off with something I created over the weekend…   Did I say over the weekend? What I really meant to say was that it was created over the space of about an hour yesterday afternoon (that includes paint drying time). …

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distressing furniture made easy

I’ve tried many, many methods of distressing furniture over the years…sanding techniques, staining techniques, faux finishes, etc….and this one, hands down, is my new favorite. It’s subtle, it’s easy, and, I think, it looks the most authentic. I started with this: Not a great picture, but you get the idea. Before beginning my project, I …

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foyer reveal

  As I mentioned a few posts back, I decided to paint my foyer. And even though I really did love the decor in my foyer pre-repainting, there’s just something about taking everything down, patching holes, and putting up a fresh coat of paint that makes you just want to change things up. And so …

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