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Fall Tablescape Blog Hop

September 28, 2018 By Shelley 13 Comments

Fall Tablescape Blog Hop

  Creating a fall tablescape with texture, color, and natural elements Hands up if Fall is your favorite season?! I'm right there with those of you who raised your hand... The colors, the amber light, the blue skies, and the beautiful weather here in Michigan are ... [ Read More ]

Blogger Review of IKEA EKTORP Sectional

September 13, 2018 By Shelley 4 Comments

Blogger Review of IKEA EKTORP Sectional

Are you considering purchasing an IKEA EKTORP sectional? When I made the decision to buy this one almost two years ago, I searched everywhere for honest reviews about it. The price just seemed too good to be true... I visited every local furniture store to test out how ... [ Read More ]

Pumping Up the Curb Appeal: New Paint for the Front Door and Shutters

September 4, 2018 By Shelley 14 Comments

Pumping Up the Curb Appeal: New Paint for the Front Door and Shutters

Lately I've been feeling like my mind is an internet browser. You've probably heard this one, right? "I have 19 tabs open, 3 of them are frozen, and I have no idea where the music is coming from?" Today's post is like that. But you're gonna wanna ride out the frozen ... [ Read More ]

Answering Readers’ Questions About Our New Pergola

August 23, 2018 By Shelley 2 Comments

Answering Readers’ Questions About Our New Pergola

Questions about our new pergola have been rolling in the last few months... It's been on my "Someday" list all summer to write a post about our new pergola. We all have those Someday lists right? Since I've been getting more and more email questions about the details, I ... [ Read More ]

National Book Lovers Day: Make Time for Some R&R with a Good Book

August 9, 2018 By Shelley Leave a Comment

National Book Lovers Day: Make Time for Some R&R with a Good Book

Am I the only one that thinks summer needs a speeding ticket? Our beautiful pergola was finally finished in mid-June, and except for a few cookouts and parties with friends and families, we haven't slowed down long enough to enjoy it much. When this project was in it's messiest ... [ 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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