DIY Vintage Chic Lamp

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The story about my floor lamp makeover all started back in December.  I had decided to repaint my living room walls because, although aubergine is a wonderful color,  after six years of it on the walls the room was beginning to close in on me.  Once I had committed to a light, but nearly white “cool gray” paint color I realized that all my furniture [...]

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Romantic Chic Table Settings

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Valentine’s Day – the day we put a little more thought and effort into our relationships.  Coffee in bed, flowers, chocolates, or a romantic dinner.  Here is some inspiration for creating a romantic chic dinner setting. image sources:  1. Dreamy Whites,  2. and 3. Victoria Mag, 4. Pia Jane Bijkerk, 5. The Paris Apartment

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Snow Days and Fireplaces

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The wind swirls and howls outside my door and though it sounds vicious,  I’m one of the lucky ones.  I live outside the reach the big snow storm of 2011.   All the predictions were true.  Now families are joining together, enjoying a hot mug of cocoa  and wondering if this storm will surpass big storm of 77-78.  At least that’s what I would be doing [...]

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