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Happy 2012Happy 2012

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKWishing you a wonderful one!!photo by mePost Of The Month Club returns January 31st :)…

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30Dec2011

The European Union TodayThe European Union Today

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKThe European Union has been a grand experimentoriginating in 1958 but solidifying in 1993Take 27 European countries with diverse histories, cultures, locations, and economies and bind them with laws and a single currency, the euroThe European Union aims to provide free mo…

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28Dec2011

IN PROCESS:  CURRENT PROJECTSIN PROCESS: CURRENT PROJECTS

This year sped by at record pace.I'm way behind in posting pictures of some of the projects I've been working on for clients.MASTER BEDROOM/BATH REMODELBefore:Read more »…

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27Dec2011

ANSWERS TO COLOR QUESTIONS: CRAFTSMAN HOME AND OTHER COLOR QUESTIONSANSWERS TO COLOR QUESTIONS: CRAFTSMAN HOME AND OTHER COLOR QUESTIONS

QUESTION #1CRAFTSMAN COLOR HELPClaudine, I would love to send you a photo of our recently purchased 1916 Craftsman home. It is painted yellow, with Green trim and red accents. Many people love the colors, which are historically accurate but we find it a bit much. We need help. Would you share your i…

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26Dec2011

Boxing DayBoxing Day

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKToday is Boxing Day in the UK, a secular holiday celebrated in many countries worldwide {not in the US}Historically employers gave bonuses and 'boxed up' leftover food to employees on this dayIt was a time to give an 'Alms Box' to the poorIt also has been the day for the …

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26Dec2011

Christmas wrap-upChristmas wrap-up

I'm on the home stretch now....as of tomorrow, I'm officially on holidays. And I can't wait! It's been a huge year, albeit an exciting and enjoyable one, but now that it's drawing to a close I realise just how much I'm looking forward to kicking back and relaxing with my family. The pool is sparklin…

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21Dec2011

CHRISTMAS DECORATING:  MAKE A STATEMENTCHRISTMAS DECORATING: MAKE A STATEMENT

HOW DO YOU DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS?Don't be timidDon't be shyDon't be afraid to go BIGbecause you want your holiday spirit to shinenot be barely noticeable!MAKE A STATEMENTby doing something out of the ordinaryRead more »…

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18Dec2011

Christmas, English StyleChristmas, English Style

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKAs my daughter will remind you in her daily countdown,Christmas is only 10 days away!I believe today is '10 Lords A-Leaping' Day :)Christmas in England is very similar to the USwith Christmas trees, stockings, carolers, and Christmas cards{ generic ones only - a photocard…

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14Dec2011

FREE shipping! My last hurrah for the yearFREE shipping! My last hurrah for the year

As 2011 draws to a close, I'm busily packaging and posting my last orders for the year. So I thought I'd offer one last freebie before I take a break and close up shop for the holidays - FREE shipping on all orders - worldwide!Now, while I can't guarantee international orders will arrive in time for…

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13Dec2011

Tangerine Tango...and friendsTangerine Tango...and friends

I'm sure you all know by now that Pantone has declared Tangerine Tango the colour of the year for 2012. Bold and bright, it's no shrinking violet (pardon the pun), and a little can go a long way. It works beautifully with pink and aqua, and it's found its way into quite a few of my paintings lately.…

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11Dec2011

'The Holiday' With A Twist'The Holiday' With A Twist

'Tis the perfect time to confess that one of the reasons I moved to England was I was hoping to live in or next to this...Iris's Cottage from 'The Holiday'[from Chalk & Talk Blog]Do you remember this cozy cottage from the film, 'The Holiday'? I have visited Shere several times,where portions of the …

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11Dec2011

Center ParcsCenter Parcs

Posted by Happy Homemaker UKRepeatedly, I heard from others that we MUST take our kids for a long weekend to Center ParcsWith four locations to choose from in England,we packed our bags and headed to Longleat Village for a 'family camp' adventureOne of many water slidesOpen year round, each location…

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09Dec2011
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