I know you’re all crazy to know what’s been going on here today. I’m sure Mr. Wonderful is dying to know that while I was leaving Target, with all of my “bargains”, I managed to meet a darling young lady in the parking lot…bumpers first! But rest assured, as I was looking for bed pillows to add a bit more color in the guest room, I found two beautiful blue velvet pillows on clearance, saving $5 per pillow! (yes, I know that the pillow in the middle really doesn’t work) Let’s see, body work, minus my stellar $10 savings, equals….…
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Good day dear friends, For ages, our guest room has only had one nightstand and one lamp. I know this sounds horrific, so I recently decided to remedy the situation. It’s not a big room, but should two people stay there, it certainly is nice to have a place to set a cup of coffee, a book…a gun, or what have you. The original nightstand is an antique, so there was no chance I’d find another to match, and the lamp was purchased about 4 years ago, so not much chance to find a matching lamp either. So, I searched…
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At this year’s Designer Showcase Home in San Francisco, I saw so many beautiful things! The list is never ending! Since I’m planning and dreaming about turning my son’s room into a project/art room, I thought that this dry erase board would be perfect! So, I kept my eyes peeled for a quick and easy version (in keeping with the concept that no project should take more than an hour or require instructions!). I found this framed picture at a garage sale. I disassembled the picture, cut burlap to fit, and made the cute little pendants from my card making…
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Hello sunshine! As I post this “thought for the day”, believe me, I’m speaking to my own attitude, as much as anyone’s. They say golf is a “mind game”. Well, I’d like to amend that thought, if you don’t mind. Life is a mind game! Let’s show ’em who’s boss this week!
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Before heading out to your nearby HomeGoods, for some afternoon entertainment, keep a few things in mind. Marshall’s, TJ Max and the like, provide wonderful fun! They’re counting on your impulse shopping decisions to kick in. But don’t fall for it, when the little devil, sitting on your shoulder says, “Oh, lookie! Isn’t that cute? And it’s only $19.99!” Because, pretty soon, you’ll end up with a house that looks like it’s filled with $19.99 clutter. The same clutter you’ll be carting off to a garage sale or Goodwill, before you know it! Rule #1: Start and stick with a…
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You may recall about a month ago, when I purchased alabaster sconces/light covers, from One King’s Lane to replace two nondescript sconces in our family room. At the time, Mr. Wonderful didn’t understand why I would spend a fair amount of money on something I couldn’t see in person before buying, or return if I didn’t like. I had to admit, it was a fair argument. I hate it when logic gets in the way! But, I closed my eyes, plugged my nose and took the plunge! They arrived about 3 weeks later, packed to perfection, exactly as described. I…
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Isn’t this room gorgeous? While I’ve never had and probably never will have an all white room, it looks so inviting. I can see it placed in a beach cottage, on the California coast. Perfect! I love this room, because… 1. The light. How could you ever be grumpy, with all of this wonderful light streaming into the window! 2. Well, maybe you could get grumpy, if Fido jumped on the sofa with muddy paws! But the wonderful slipcovers are on just about every piece, which makes the room much more user-friendly than you’d think, at first glance. 3. High…
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Thanks to my daughter, graduating from boot camp (“Beast”) at West Point, Mr. Wonderful and I were able to spend a couple of days in Manhattan. While there, we explored a neighborhood filled with a plethora of eye candy for folks like me. We spent the day walking through kitchen and bath showrooms, like the Chelsea Design Center. The decorative hardware on display was extensive, to say the least. There were lovely antiquities at New York Galleries on 25th Street. This gorgeous oil was only $8,000, with a 20% discount for cash payment. Now here’s a lovely antique bronze light…
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