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The Remodel:
By Karon
May 2013
Last spring, my husband and I decided it was time to start the first phase of a rather large remodeling project on our home. I had been dreaming of ways I could add some character to our 11 year old home, and make my ordinary house not so ordinary. When you move from an 80 [...]
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Looking Back…:
By Karon
May 2013
I came across this old post, and thought it deserved a re-post. As the weather here in the Midwest is finally warming up, I find myself longing for those lazy summer days – they’re right around the corner! I’ve been busy these last few days getting my front porch swept up and ready for spring [...]
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The Art Of Tablescaping:
By Karon
March 2013
For some people, the idea of creating a tablescape seems like a daunting task – spending hours arranging and re-arranging the top of a dresser or side table, only to get discouraged and end up scrapping the whole thing. If you love to decorate, it truly becomes a lifelong hobby and it could take years [...]
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New For Spring!:
By Karon
January 2013
Dear Friends, Even though it is bitter cold here in the Midwest, January is almost over and spring is right around the corner, I promise. I have just returned from Market, where I had so much fun searching for new products! I am very excited to share with you some of the great items Boxwoods [...]
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Inviting Entryways:
By Karon
November 2012
An inviting entryway starts with the front door. A wreath always says welcome to everyone who enters your home. A nice size rug at the doorway catches mud and leaves from traffic, and a runner makes for a cozy cushion under your feet. Soumak rugs or flat weaves are easy to keep clean and come [...]
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Quick Tips For Fall Decorating:
By Karon
November 2012
Need to perk up your house for autumn, but don’t have any spare time for a fall makeover? Well, try these quick simple tips; they are fast and so very easy. Pumpkins are a staple when decorating for fall, just fill a large bowl with a mix of small baking pumpkins, gourds and pinecones and [...]
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Dressing The Mantle For Fall:
By Karon
October 2012
If you’re like me, you might have a hard time deciding what to put on your mantle for the season. I like so many things I can’t ever seem to make up my mind. Here are some different ideas for a fabulous fall display. If you like over the top displays, pick a few items [...]
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Where To Put The TV?:
By Karon
September 2012
Well, it’s been awhile since I last wrote about the remodeling of my home. The floors and painting are all finished and we’ve been slowly putting the house back together. Many of you have been asking where my TV is going to go now that we have removed the 12 year old, 400 pound beast [...]
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Phase Three – Hello From The Lake:
By Karon
August 2012
Hello from Sun Valley Lake, my little cottage far away from the hustle and bustle of life, located in the middle of nowhere, and I do mean the middle of nowhere. We have taken up residence here during the remodeling process at our house; we have only been here a couple of days and so [...]
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Phase Two…:
By Karon
July 2012
We are well into phase two of getting ready for our new floors; the old carpet and flooring have been ripped up and we are living on plywood for the time being. The POD is bursting at the seams with all of our furniture, and everything else has been stuffed into one room or another. [...]
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