Not everyone has a Valentine this year. As I was a single parent for many years, I myself have had many Valentine-less Valentine’s Days. Sure there were a few pity parties along the way, but in the end, I came to believe that I was exactly where I was supposed to be, and that was okay. That is when I…
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I’m not kidding when I say that I like texture, and this Route 66 shelf is a prime example of just how far I will go to add texture to…well, just about anything! I originally bought this shelf at a yard sale for $3.00 about 10 years ago. It was old, beat up and painted an aqua color, but it…
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With the microwave challenge out of the way in the kitchen, we are finally able to get back into focus on the updating the scary basement. We have both been very busy at our regular jobs, so progress has unfortunately been a tad slow. But, at least by now, most of the clutter has been de-clutterfied, and it is time…
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I love a good experiment and that is exactly where I was headed when trying to mix Rit Dye colors while making a burlap table runner. I had most recently tried washing burlap and had pre-cut a few of the pieces as table runners. Using a mix of Cocoa, Scarlet and Tan dye colors with the same tie dye and…
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For as far back as the Bronze Age man has been revitalizing himself with spa treatments in one way, shape, form or another. As Valentine’s Day approaches I am anxiously awaiting a day spa gift card, although I will probably have to settle for a box of chocolates. I did however, get to wondering just when such a revitalizing concept…
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