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Celebrate National Ice Tea Day

Today is National Ice Tea Day so I thought I’d get you in the mood to enjoy a glass of tea southern style by sharing some beautiful southern porch inspiration. ♦♦♦ No southern porch is compete without classic rocking chairs.  No matter what type of seating you have on your porch, patio or deck, add decorative pillows for color and…

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Budget Decorating: Basket Decor

If there’s one thing you are guaranteed to find in any thrift store you shop at, it’s baskets.  There is always a wide array of shapes, sizes and designs to choose from and for just a few dollars you can buy a great decorative accessory for your home. When it comes to decorating with baskets, they are one of the more budget friendly…

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My Favorite Party Decor Items

Decorating and entertaining are two of my passions and one of the key components to a festive and stylish party is the decor.  No matter what type of party you’re hosting, there are a few decorative elements that are guaranteed to add a touch of cheer and a pop of party fun. Today I’m sharing my favorite party decor pieces, some party…

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DIY Toile Tablecloth (and a Giveaway)

I saw it…I admired it…and then I decided to make it! One day when I was surfing through the Neiman Marcus website, I spotted a beautiful green and white toile tablecloth.  It had everything going for it except the price ($$$). I continued to search for more budget friendly options but the only color I found at the price I wanted…

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Design Guide: Curtains 101

  Every designer knows that a good pair of curtains can transform the look and feel of a room.  Like accessories, curtains add color, pattern, texture and personality.  Curtains can also enhance a space, giving the illusion of height, visually expanding the size of a window and enhancing the way light flows into a room. Selecting a curtain style and pattern is…

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Summer Must-Haves–My Shopping List

 Summertime and the living is easy! I loving this beautiful weather we’re having.  I trying to soak up every minute of these low humidity days because I know that in no time flat it will be hot, humid and sticky outside.  A couple of weeks ago I purged my closet and organized it for the warmer months.  I’ve also been…

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Inspiration Notebook, June 2016: Dreams

I love this time of year because the days are longer, the sun is brighter and there’s a sense of joy in the air that only summer brings.  June is inspiring in so many ways. Here’s what’s in my Inspiration Notebook for June…   A great attitude becomes a great day which becomes a great month which becomes a great year…

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Favorite Posts, Pins and Products of The Week

Anyone else excited about the long weekend ahead?  We’ve got a jammed packed weekend with a road trip to Kentucky to see my nephew graduate from college and a party to celebrate this milestone.  I can’t believe how fast time as flown, how grown up he is and how old I’m feeling. It seems like yesterday that he was in grade…

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