I have always had a thing for porches and when we moved into this house 4 years ago I couldn't wait to decorate the porch for the holidays! This year I went all out for the 4th...actually I did this back in May for Memorial Day and figured it was good for flag day in June, the 4th of July and here in...

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It's that time of year!! Everything is starting to grow and my herbs are growing like crazy! I had to trim back my oregano it was huge!! Oh the smell is heavenly!!How is your garden growing? What is your favorite way to use oregano?  ...

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Do you love all things denim as much as I do? I am sure you have noticed over the years that I have a love affair with denim specifically recycled denim! It's has a "patina" if you will and is easy to work with. I have recently put together a board on Hometalk of all things denim featuring some fabulous unique ideas using...

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Centerpiece Wednesday- cool decor ideas!! I am freaking out over this cute playhouse!! Row House Blog How cool is this upcycled cupboard door! My Love To Create How cool is this tablecloth used as a lampshade- Shabby Gals After Beautiful chair makeover! - Forever Decorating I love this cute little girl's bedroom- The House on Stanford   document.write('');Posted with Blogsy Centerpiece Wednesday- cool...

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Here is an easy dessert that makes it look like you have spent lots of time and effort to make. This is a lemon box cake mix that I made but I used 4 eggs, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup oil, 3/4 cup sour cream. Bake at 350 until toothpick inserted comes out clean.Once cake is done and cooled, cut each cake layer...

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Welcome to Centerpiece Wednesday!! Thanks for linking up each week...I love your ideas and creativity..keep it flowing! There are so many fabulous patriotic table decor ideas here- decorating with Laurie I love how this table turned out with paint from Target! brepurposed Simply Suzanne's shares this blueberry buckle coffee cake recipe How about this handsome piece of furniture makeover! Victorias Vintage Designs This...

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Life has been so crazy busy lately... I've had 3 nephews and one niece and her puppy staying with us for a few weeks since their brother was in an accident in Flordia and their mom has been there with him for a month or so now.. He is doing so great! Miracles continue to occur with him everyday...EVERY....Day! He has taken some...

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Welcome once again to Centerpiece Wednesday- Summer Ideas I love all these fun ideas! Monogram letters- Making it in the Mountains Summer Breezy Table- Pink Fortitude S'mores camping tents- Sunnyside Upstairs Hand Painted Antique side Table- Victoria's Vintage Designs DIY string bowls- homeyohmy Link on up and share your creativity! document.write('');Posted with Blogsy Welcome once again to Centerpiece Wednesday- Summer Ideas I love...

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I was in hurry last night and wanted to make a quick dessert using up some strawberries so this is what I came up with. I made a simple graham cracker crust-12 graham crackers6 T butter2 T brown sugarI used my cuisinart and mixed it all together and pressed it into the tart pan. Bake at 350 for 8 - 10 min until...

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I don't have a picture of myself in these shorts to show you you them on me..but I love them! They are so comfortable and I love the length and the stretch. They are from Downeast in fact all of these clothes I like are from Downeast. I think this little camp shirt would be so versatile for summer dressed up with a...

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