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Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day!I hope that everyone did something specialas a MOtherwith their Mother’s for Mom’s everywhere.Happy Day! This is, and has been,  for 15 1/2 years,  HANDS DOWN my favorite Holiday of the year.  I think it is because even though it is a day celebrated by millions of people, for everyone,  ….it is such a personal Holiday, as… Read More Happy Mother’s Day

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The Leaf Bug…

an oldie but a goodie…  One day…Cooper found a bug…we called it a “leaf bug” because it looked like…well a leaf.. and then we put him back in his home… …bye bye little leaf bug…

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T G I F

     My day started out okay. I got up early, caught up on emails. Actually took a shower and got dressed in something besides my “happy pants” or painting clothes. And unlike many days, where I come home after I drop off the kids, and start my day, today I got myself together enough… Read More T G I F

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Navy Pink Teen Bed Room Decor!

Last Night, we finished the trees…not as easy as I thought they would be,  we lost one tree in the process, sticky stuff, but they are up!  She opened a Birthday package last night and it was the Navy Crinkle Puff quilt  from Nannie and Pop-Pop!!! …the tiny adorable pink alarm clock (left bedside table)… Read More Navy Pink Teen Bed Room Decor!

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Countdown!

OMG I should not even be taking these seconds to post, but the countdown is on and  you need to see what I am dealing with here. Every bone in my body aches, I have gorilla glue permanently stuck to my fingers but in 5 hours Phoebe gets home and by GOD this room will… Read More Countdown!

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IN the NAVY!!

 …a while back, I shared a desire to bring a little Pink and Navy into my decor scheme. Just a touch and in fact, just a touch is often all you need to make a HUGE impact. I love this look by Samantha Pynn, and wanted to replicate the feel- feminine yet durable, classy, comfortable and relaxed… Read More IN the NAVY!!

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april sprint

…in quieter times…I always forget the mad dash to the finish that the last week of April ALWAYS is for me. I can’t pin it on any one thing, yes, Phoebe’s birthday is tomorrow but that alone does not account for my having gone through 2 full tanks os gas this week, to the tune… Read More april sprint

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Angie Hranowsky

Some people have ALL the talent. And they make it look sooooo easy. Angie Hranowsky is just such an amazing designer. I always am amazed when a designer takes just a few basic ingredients; style, color and placement and then works magic, kind of like the chef that can make a five star meal with… Read More Angie Hranowsky