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What happened to Spring? It seems as though it rolled in for a couple of weeks and then told Summer to come on in! It has been unusually hot these past several days, however, with the rains coming, we will get some relief with cooler temperatures. In doing my daily watering on the porches, I […]
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I want to wish you all a very Happy Mother’s Day. We are still blessed to still have my mom with us. We treasure each moment with her to make more memories that we can place in our hearts forever. Enjoy your day today with your loved ones and sweet memories of the mothers that […]
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Well it happened again. I stopped in my favorite shop . . . should I tell you which one it was?!! . . . you probably already know! Yes, Always Home in Durham, N.C. On my way home from Trader Joe’s, I thought, “I think I will just stop in for a moment.” I am […]
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My hubby usually doesn’t miss a thing when it comes to the house. He knows exactly what is new and what has been moved. He is very observant when it comes to the house and actually, in all aspects of life. He recently spied something new and said, “oh that’s nice . . . and […]
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Happy Friday one and all! Today is the first Friday of the month and that means you are in for a treat because it is Floral Friday, when I and three of my sweet, talented and most creative friends/bloggers present beautiful floral inspiration for you to enjoy. Today, I present to you Peonies in a […]
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I love fluffing my porches for each season. The fluffing came a little late as I wanted to wait for the pollen to completely end. It seemed as if it was going on forever! Yellow yuck everywhere! I intentionally decided that I omit the door wreaths this year for that more simply stated look for […]
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It all started with a pillow, then another, then more pillows . . . isn’t that always the case in most circumstances? You see a pillow that speaks to you. Then you know just where to put it, thus the beginning of a room refresh and the shuffling of items around the house. You take […]
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I had full intentions of showing you my refreshed Sunroom for a little jump start to Summer. It can truly double for Spring too. Yes, Summer, as I think we may just go from Winter to Summer with the crazy weather we have been experiencing. However, the rain and gloomy days have kept me from […]
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Blue and White accessories and the color scheme of blue and white in home interiors has always been a classic. I remember back in the 70’s, I decorated with lots of blue, white and yellow. I guess you can say that I was in my country phase of gingham and ruffles. When I was a […]
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Have you ever received something in the mail that was A Most Pleasant Surprise? I must say that I have, so many times. I am very blessed with great family and friends. The other day I received a package that I was told to expect. When I opened the package I gasped . . . […]
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