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Way back in 2010 I wrote a post about my new-found love and appreciation for carnations. I remember when we first go married I use to tell the hubby that if he ever sent me flowers to make sure there were not carnations in the arrangement.  Back then I thought carnations had no style.  Times have changed and these days…

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Woodstock, GA and a New Favorite Shop

Happy, Happy Friday!   Even though I don’t have any major plans this weekend (catching up on work) there are several things to be excited about. 1)  Word on the street is that Oprah is in town for the filming of the movie Selma, which she is also producing.  The movie is being filmed in downtown Marietta so I just…

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UpStyling Hardware Store Garden Sheds

How many times have you passed by those garden and tool sheds that always sit in the parking lot of your local hardware store?  Me, maybe a thousand.  On occasion I’ve thought that these sheds would make a fun a playhouse for kids or a unique man cave, but it wasn’t until I saw the transformation of Kristen’s gardem shed and her…

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Trend Alert: Tortoise Shells

 Ever since Nate Berkus introduced that tortoise shell wall decor piece in his line for Target and it sold out in a flash, tortoise shells have been a hot design accent.  I love the eclectic feel they add to a room and that they can be hung on a wall or used on a table surface. In most cases it is…

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3 Ways to Create A Poolside Retreat Without The Pool

Hello there!  I hope you had a great weekend and are easing back in to the work week.  My mind is still on weekend mode but my to-do list isn’t giving me any time to play this week.  Since I can’t get away in person I’m going to use the power of visualization to transport me to a relaxing poolside…

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Are You Learning Something New Everyday?

via One of my personal goals this year was to learn.  I want to learn how to do new things, how to better my business and personal life and how to be a better person all-around.  Yes, learning takes time and energy but I’ve come to recognize that there is something to learn from every photo I look at, from…

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Entertaining Ideas: 5 Ways to Make Party Food Prettier

via When it comes to entertaining, I am more about the decor than I am about the food.  I’ve learned a lot about how to create a beautiful party buffet from my friend Robyne, who happens to be food genius and makes some of the most amazing sweet treats ever. Robyne has taught me that presentation is everything when it…

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