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A Prissy Girl’s Guide to Power Washing

August 16, 2016 By Shelley 2 Comments

A Prissy Girl’s Guide to Power Washing

7 Tips for Chicks to Pressure Wash Their House People who meet me, but don't really know me, are always surprised to discover what a tomboy I am. I can hammer, paint and pressure wash with the guys any day. Those who do know me, aren't surprised I just couldn't wait another ... [ Read More ]

Answering Readers’ Questions about Our New House Garden

August 11, 2016 By Shelley 2 Comments

Answering Readers’ Questions about Our New House Garden

Since I posted pictures of our new house, I've had a few people email me about the urns on our new porch... and about how we managed to add a whiskey barrel to our mailbox... AND... if the beat up old blue bike I plant flowers in will be moving to the new house or staying ... [ Read More ]

Renovation Blooper: Wallpaper Border Repair

August 9, 2016 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Renovation Blooper: Wallpaper Border Repair

Last week I shared a peek at our dining room renovation on the new house... I'm just so thrilled with how inviting it is! I've added a few more details that I'll share once the table arrives. One little blooper that happened made me more thankful than ever that my sweet ... [ Read More ]

Using Auto Paint on an Exterior Door

August 7, 2016 By Shelley 4 Comments

Using Auto Paint on an Exterior Door

I love the doors on the historic house we are saying good-bye to... I have painted and repainted those old doors many times over the last twelve and a half years. They've been varying shades of red, pink and blue... After I managed to get the porch of the ... [ Read More ]

New House Dining Room Makeover: Chair Rail and Border

August 3, 2016 By Shelley 4 Comments

New House Dining Room Makeover: Chair Rail and Border

Project #1 at Our New House: The Dining Room Gets a Makeover It is so exciting for me to finally be sharing one of the many projects we have in the works at our new house!! I'm feeling a little like I've developed a case of ADHD since we bought a house that needed so much ... [ Read More ]

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The Meaning Behind Roots North and South This blog reflects my love of the "North" and all things "Great Lakes" that comes from my dear little Mother's side of the family. It also pays tribute to all ... [ Read More ]

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