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KITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINTKITCHEN CABINETS - PAINT PAINT PAINT

I love warm wood tones, but for some reasonin a kitchenI prefer them on the floorI love a painted kitchen!Read more »…

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31Jan2014

Meet Me at The Moksi HomesMeet Me at The Moksi Homes

This week I am writing as a guest bloggerfor my friend, MaureenHer fantastic new blog, The Moksi Homes, focuses on experiences and homes of expat womenMaureen and I have been virtual friends since my blogging beginningShe's a Dutch mom living in Dubai,and the third person I know who was born in Suri…

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28Jan2014

EXPLORING THE KITCHEN BACKSPLASHEXPLORING THE KITCHEN BACKSPLASH

I love kitchensWhich is a little surprising based on how little time I have to spend in them these days.But I can't help it.  I love kitchens -They are the heart of the home.Read more »…

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27Jan2014

Down Came The Rain...Down Came The Rain...

We have had rain by the bucket-loadsfor the past monthFor the second time this season,the river jumped the banks and flooded the streetThis has never happened in my four years of living hereYou know it's a big dealwhen the locals are taking photos tooAlthough it is a mild inconvenience,I find it sor…

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20Jan2014

RENEW  WITH COLORRENEW WITH COLOR

EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE A PROJECT FOR THE NEW YEARWhat is yours?Read more »…

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20Jan2014

BORING WALLS?  WE CAN FIX THAT!BORING WALLS? WE CAN FIX THAT!

There is no excuse, my friends, for boring walls....Especially when you can get quality frames for so little $$$.Read more »…

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17Jan2014

CLEAN AND AIRYCLEAN AND AIRY

The Mustard CeilingChoosing a color for your home, especially if it is an open concept floor plan and all rooms flow together, can be a little difficult. Read more »…

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14Jan2014

Vacation In A BottleVacation In A Bottle

When you go on holiday,do you bring anything back?A coin, a postcard, a rock?We've started to collect beach sandwhen we travelfrom rivers, lakes and seaI write the location and date on the bottom of the base(bottles from local craft store)My kids love the collectingand I love the different colors an…

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14Jan2014

A KITCHEN WITH DETAILSA KITCHEN WITH DETAILS

That is what we desire. Oft times we just get a 'kitchen'.  Without adequate storage.  Without enough food prep areas. Without adequate lighting.  Without details. When we are able to make some upgrades,in light of the inadequacies, the details are often the last things we pursue.Read more »…

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10Jan2014

MELLOW YELLOWMELLOW YELLOW

Yellow is a popular choice for walls and for warming a room.  However, it isn't always the best choice to lighten a room - or to make it feel more spacious.Read more »…

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07Jan2014

Visiting London With TeensVisiting London With Teens

When visiting London,of course you will visit the famous landmarks- Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge -But what if you have a teenager (or grown up)who needs to do more than just sightseeing?Here's a few suggestions*- RIVER -Zoom down river at a hair-blowing 35 knotson a RI…

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07Jan2014

REFRESHREFRESH

the blue houseI just had to share this beautiful transformation with you.  It was so fun to design, and to see to its completion.  The homeowner is wonderfully creative and knows exactly what she likes.  My amazing friend, Shawna Henrie (bleudog fotography), provided the photography - which is why t…

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04Jan2014

WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!WISHING YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!

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01Jan2014
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