Magnetic Chalkboard – How to make a beautiful magnetic chalkboard from old mirrors or pictures

How to turn an old picture or mirror into a magnetic chalkboard. I just love finding new uses for old things, especially when those “new uses” add a bit of extra beauty to our home decor for very little cost! Recently my husband & I have been doing just that … taking found objects, or

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Autumn Dressed In All It’s Beauty

Autumn is one of our favorite times of the year! Here in Upstate, NY, and in our little village… the colors, sights, and smells of the season are simply magnificent! My Autumn Entrance Early this morning, while driving down into our little village, the mist was so thick, and the radiant beams of sunlight made

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Needle Felting – How to Turn Wool Into Art

What is needle felting? Needle felting is the process of turning a pile of wool into different shapes and artistic designs, by using a special barbed needle. As the needle is poked back & forth into the pile of wool, the special barbed end catches the fibers & binds them together. There are also special

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You Can Do IT – Take off the limitations

I have talked to so many people who feel as though they have nothing to offer the people & the world around them. I don’t believe that! I want you to know, that I am a firm believer in the fact that everyone has something to give…something uniquely them…something that will bless the people around

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How To Eat An Artichoke

Artichoke? What’s that? Seriously though, it wasn’t until the last few years that I had ever really eaten an artichoke. My family was from the south, and we usually stuck with your everyday “normal types” of veggies, so believe me when I tell you, that I wouldn’t have been able to tell you what an

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Primitive Country Decorating

I love January! New beginnings, new possibilities, garden planning, white winter nights, snow covered landscapes, and rides through the country with the love of my life. One of my favorite things to do during these slower paced winter months, is to find new little shops to visit when Dan & I are out on one

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Christmas Wreath – How to make a beautiful Christmas wreath for $7 or less

Nothing seems to say “welcome to our home” during the holidays like a beautiful Christmas wreath! I can’t tell you how long I’ve dreamed about this, and needless to say, I have been so excited about the possibilities! You see, because we have been in the process of carving out our little slice of heaven

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Decorations at Christmas – Small spaces, small budgets, no problem!

I wanted to share some different creative decorating ideas with you, as you consider your decorations at Christmas. The simple idea that I want to share with you today is not only gorgeous, but it also comes in at ZERO cost = FREE! Not only is is free, but it’s also a fun way to

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Thanksgiving Blessings

Happy Thanksgiving to You All! I hope you have a wonderful day of celebration with your family & friends. I have so many things to be thankful for, my wonderful husband, my 4 amazing children, my loving parents, my brother & his family, all of our extended family, our church family, and everything that God

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