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Modernizing My Mom and Her Bathroom.
The 1960’s was generally an unfortunate time for houses. Mad Men aside, I cannot quite bring myself to embrace this era. Something was lost in the necessary transition from houses only for the wealthy, to houses for the rising middle class, and now available for the masses. Even the earlier era catalog houses from Sears,…
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Reusing an Old Red Door
My decorating career has come to a staggering halt. I am required to spend the next five Saturdays learning how to be a foster parent. Yes, I am already trying to look at the bright side. Perhaps I can apply any new techniques I learn to the brand-new teenager in the house instead. That may…
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Color Inspiration: Turquoise!
I love the color turquoise. It evokes summer, beach glass, and a natural beauty that is not too nature-y. Looking around the house, it is not obvious how much I love this color. As if on a scavenger hunt, I went looking for the color turquoise. Ceramics are a great way to show off your…
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Influenza: Signs and Symptoms
Nothing like having the flu to help get a few things done around the house. Through the fever fog, I saw that I still had a bit of unpacking to do. Another symptom of the flu seems to be some sort of “Decorating ADHD” where I had to rearrange the furniture and buy pillows from…
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The Boudoir
Sometimes, I do not want to get out of bed in the morning. Let me rephrase that. Almost every day, I do not want to get out of bed in the morning. I wish I was a morning person. I crave that happy, post-good-night’s-sleep, alert and cheery mood. It almost never comes. And when it…
Simply Turquoise.
Simply Turquoise 