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Friday Funny & Behind the Scenes Decorating for Christmas

December 5, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Friday Funny & Behind the Scenes Decorating for Christmas

Friday Funny for Holiday Decorating I thought I had an early start on Christmas decorating. The house would be finished and beautiful and ready for the holidays by the Sunday after Thanksgiving... Then life and my holiday OCD kicked in. So this card seemed appropriate for ... [ Read More ]

7 Tips to Creating a Custom Christmas Tree You Love!

November 28, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

7 Tips to Creating a Custom Christmas Tree You Love!

Are you still stuffed full of Thanksgiving treats? Same here! Despite all of my resolutions to not eat too many of my little momma's fabulous sweet potatoes and dressing, I caved like a sink hole before we even made it past the appetizers. If only my folks were terrible cooks I ... [ Read More ]

Woo-Hoo! A Special Delivery Tree from @MichaelsStores

November 21, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

Woo-Hoo! A Special Delivery Tree from @MichaelsStores

New Tree from our Friends @MichaelsStores Are the sights and sounds of Christmas starting to appear in your house? Even though I'm trying my best to hold off until after we munch on some of my little mommas fabulous turkey and sweet potatoes next week, its been getting harder ... [ Read More ]

Benjamin Moore Blushing Red Doors

October 27, 2014 By Shelley 1 Comment

Benjamin Moore Blushing Red Doors

Dusting Off the Scars on an Old Door A few weeks ago I shared that I was repainting all of our exterior doors and what prompted the change. I knew I needed to sand off the scars on the old door and come up with a new look. I found this handy infographic on color that ... [ Read More ]

More Fun Playing in Clay at Pottery Class

October 20, 2014 By Shelley Leave a Comment

More Fun Playing in Clay at Pottery Class

It is Day 20 of my 31 Days of Living the Creative Life. This afternoon I wanted to share what I've been playing with in pottery class! I just wrapped up my fall projects and have started playing in clay for Christmas. You can see my rookie projects for fall in the collage ... [ 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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