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You know the saying; Home is where the heart is. We’ll show you all the stuff to make it even lovelier. Plus lots of bits and pieces that make life worth living.

How to: flower arrangement

red and white roses in a clear glass vase

Is there anything better than a beautiful bunch of flowers? I’d argue no. I have somehow always had a knack with arrangements. Like anything, it’s only gotten better with practice. I did the arrangement here for a recent Holiday photo shoot and was super pleased with the results. It’s probably the nicest one I’ve ever …

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Bottle cap folk art project

What do you do when your husband drinks a lot of beer? A LOT of beer (ok, and you too.) You get crafty! The above 2′ x 1′ ft box of beer bottle caps sits in our garage, right next to the fridge, right under the bottle opener. As it filled for the first time …

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Go Green in 2009 – Ten Great Tips

One of my favorite things about the beginning of a new year is all of the “Best of” lists that crop up everywhere in December and January. What can I say; I’m a girl that loves lists! Since, one of my resolutions was to put my eco-conscious beliefs into action, I’ve been reading and saving …

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How to: Green Gift Wrapping

 Up to your elbows in gift-wrapping yet? Putting it off to the last minute? It seems like people either love or hate the ritual of wrapping holiday gifts and I am squarely on the side that absolutely loves it. I inherited this from my Mom, one the best gift wrappers I’ve ever seen. (She gained …

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