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Family Traditions Around the Table

Filed Under: Entertaining, Projects, Seasonal

Thanks to West Elm for supporting today's discussion about holiday traditions and gathering around the table.   All opinions and ideas are 100% mine! *****  Holidays are all about family and special traditions that keep your favorite memories alive.  My husband and I both come from families who love to play games together.  Some of my best memories are of spending time with my extended family around my grandmother's table playing dominoes after a big Thanksgiving or Christmas meal!  This love ... Read More about Family Traditions Around the Table

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My Master Bathroom Makeover Progress and a Chance to Win a COMPLETE BATHROOM MAKEOVER

Filed Under: Bathrooms, DIY, Makeovers, Projects

 I've been out of it for a while now...I just can't seem to kick a cough (I FINALLY went to the doctor yesterday!) I've started to feel better and it's a good thing because I have so many things that need to get completed, baby showers to host/attend, and a jewelry party at my house next week!  Whew! One of my on-going projects has been my master bathroom and it's starting to take shape!  I'm sure you've noticed a few of the changes, like the wall, FUN hardware and mirror, BUT did you see ... Read More about My Master Bathroom Makeover Progress and a Chance to Win a COMPLETE BATHROOM MAKEOVER

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FAVORITE Pecan Pie: Family Recipe

Filed Under: Dessert, Projects, Recipes

Now that we are in November I'm starting to set my sights on Thanksgiving!  Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks, spending time with family and friend, and FOOD!  Most people have the traditional meal and finish with pies.  Our family ALWAYS has pecan pie.  I grew up in southeast Texas, where we had/have lots of pecan trees so this pie has been a family recipe for as long as I can remember. Here's how you make it... Ingredients: 1/2 stick butter 2/3 Cup of Sugar 1 tsp.vanilla ... Read More about FAVORITE Pecan Pie: Family Recipe

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DIY Dressing Mirror

Filed Under: DIY, Projects, Wall Decor

 For the past two weeks my husband was out of town and when this happens it normally means big changes are happening on the home front! :)  Well he's home now, but a lot was accomplished in his absence and I will be sharing all the many projects that were completed and some new ones that I started in the near future.  Remember the Home Improvement A.D.D.?  Well, I am doing a little better...I have at least checked off my bedroom dressing mirror! ... Read More about DIY Dressing Mirror

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