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Happy 4th!

Wishing Everyone a Safe, Happy and Joyful 4th of July! xoxo, Shelly   The 4th of July has me thinking about all things classic, so all this week I’ll be bringing you post highlighting classic elements in fashion, design, gifting and entertaining!  Come back for all the fun.      

Are You Living an Opulent Life?

Several years ago I was introduced to Joyce Rennolds, Motivator of One or a Thousand, and my life was enriched beyond measure. Joyce is a motivational speaker and life coach who moves you to not only envision the life you’ve always wanted, but to make that life a reality.   The hubby and I attend Joyce’s weekly motivational class, not only…

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Look What $50 (or less) Will Buy You

As a designer, I’ve always looked for great deals for my clients, trying to give them a lot of look for a little money.  Over the past few weeks as I shopped stores and on-line sites, I’ve uncovered some really fabulous deals on home accessories.  These aren’t plain and simple accessories, these are pieces with lots of style and panache. …

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Party Like It’s 1986!

One of my dear friends, Shannan, recently contacted me and asked if I had any inexpensive, yet festive table decor ideas for her upcoming 25th class reunion.   When it comes to decor for class reunions, I think it should be a mix of  classic decor with a touch of frivolous festivity.    Here are a few ideas I came up with for…

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Let’s Get Crafty…We Are Family!

It’s summertime and with that comes family reunions.  We’ll be heading to a family reunion next week and I am planning to take lots of photos.  So that I’ll have a place to store all the photos,  I’ve been busy creating a unique photo album that will become a family treasure in years to come. I started with a plain photo…

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I Love Thrifting

One of my favorite bloggers, Rashon Carraway, Mr. Goodwill Hunting himself has come up with a brilliant idea for all of us that love thrifting…a nationwide I LOVE THRIFTING shopping event.  On July 9th, all across the country, fellow thrift shoppers will gather together for a fun day of friendship and shopping.      Rashon, Mr.GWH, as I’ll call him,…

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Bits of Inspriation: Utah Parade of Homes

I love walking through show houses and adding design ideas to my file.  Even if  I can’t see the show houses in person, it’s great to be able to see photos via the web.  Here’s a bit of design inspiration from the recent Utah County Parade of Homes. I love the soft, muted color story used in this room.  Using two…

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The Best of Etsy–Amazing Handiwork

The Etsy marketplace never fails to amaze me.  The sheer talent of artist around the globe that create things with their hands is mind-boggling.   Here are a few of my recent finds, all showcasing amazing handiwork.  Enjoy!   Etsy roundup: This incredible patchwork sofa is crafted by namedesignstudio, located in Istanbul, Turkey.  Their incredible patchwork designs  adorn a variety of  furniture pieces. This stunning handcrafted…

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