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Dressing Up A Simple Wooden Box

Many months ago while shopping at Home Goods I spied a few of the little creamy white  painted bamboo boxes below.  They are kitchen utensil holders, but I thought they would make fun little storage boxes in our office.  They were also on clearance for a few dollars each so why not bring them home.  I wanted to dress them up a little...

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Whippets of Mass Destruction Poster and the Other Whippet Fabric

Here is a peek at the poster Josh wants for his room. Here is the fabric that was on the pillow at the Modern Childish home. Schumacher - Diamond Dogs. I liked that they are both really graphic - J's first reaction is that the running dogs looked a little scary.  I guess that will be a no. I guess this will be...

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Emily Bond fabric

Emily Bond Fabric - Dogs, Farm Animals, Etc.

Remember that house from my last post?  They had a bench in the upstairs hall with a pillow resting on it that I really liked.  It had the silhouettes of running Whippets (or Greyhounds).  Josh wants this really graphic Whippet poster for his room, and I was thinking that this fabric might be a nice accent.  Just one small pillow.  He has been...

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Modern Childish Home - Take A Peek At The Unexpected That Waits Inside!

Yesterday I went on a home tour with my mom.  I have to share some photo's with you of one of my favorites.  This home's space planning was perfection - they took huge risks in their decorating choices.  You just felt this family's fun and happiness the moment you stepped inside. Let's get started! The traditional exterior of this 1997 built Tudor style...

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Framing A Very Likable Quote

This Summer I repainted our hall to the walkout, and also switched around some of the frames and things I had hanging there. I had been wanting to add a quote, so when Noah came home from basketball camp and this quote was on the bottom on the coach's note I knew it was the one! I had the hardest time getting clear...

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Peanut Butter Sauce for Chicken or Shrimp

Super easy and delicious savory sauce!   You can use the peanut butter sauce when you grill, broil, or even pan fry your poultry or seafood.  It works every time. Use as much or as little sauce as you wish.  It is also good to leave a little on the side for dipping! Savory Peanut Butter Sauce 1/3 c. creamy peanut butter 1/3...

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