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Rummage Sales Finds & A Winner!

I'm just popping in really quick today - I have lots to get ready for Halloween tonight.  A bunch of boys are heading over after school  - lots of fun to be had - including visiting the haunted house garage down the street.  We have one house that really goes the extra mile in decorating.  Our boys are excited to take their friends...

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Captivating House & Last Day To Enter Shabby Apple Giveaway!

This is a post about one of those houses. Do you know the kind of house I'm talking about.   You pass by them year upon year.   You wonder who lives in them.  You wonder how the rooms are laid out - how they are decorated.  Basically,  you love them and are just dying to know what is inside.  I have passed...

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A Favorite Photo & Shabby Apple Giveaway

I just adore this photo and had to share it. I'm not really sure if they are Whippets or Greyhounds.  I'm kind of thinking maybe one of each?  The tan pup looks a little more Whippet like.   They are just so sweet, and I love their snoods.  I'm thinking it's time to knit a new one for Guinness.  She really loves hers....

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Time For A Giveaway - Shabby Apple White Rabbit Timekeepers Necklace

Have you ever visited the online vintage dress boutique Shabby Apple?  If you have then you know all about the stylish and affordable dresses, skirts, and accessories they offer.  If you haven't visited them yet then you are in for a treat!  The dresses in their line are a return to what dresses were meant to be - that one special and easy...

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A Christmas Gift Idea & A Neat Dictionary

 Just thought I'd pop in and share a couple more details in the great room. I think that this pillow would make such a fantastic Christmas gift for any family on your list.   My mom purchased one for my brothers famly - he has four kids.   His pillow has a number four, and then all of the kids names which came out...

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A Little Fall In The Corner Cabinet

Finally - a post for the week.  My husband had knee surgery Tuesday so it has been busy around here.I had a minute so I am throwing this together.  Last weekend the corner cabinet in our great room got a little freshening up for Fall.  I want to paint out that wood to a creamy white so bad - I'm hoping to try...

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White Cheddar Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Pepper Gazpacho - Alternative to Tomato Soup - Great hot or cold.

How about a classic meal - with a twist? Some nights it's nice to just make a grilled cheese sandwich with a bowl of tomato soup.  The following recipes just give the old standby a new spin. I have a couple of grilled cheese sandwiches I make, but for now here is my very basic grilled cheese.  I like to buy my bread...

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How To Make Your Own Pinwheel Bouquet

I made this project a couple of months ago - I guess it is about time I share it! One day I decided that it would be nice to have a bouquet that would just stay nice!   I really like working with old book pages, and decided that a whole bunch of pinwheels in a vase might just be the thing. My arrangement...

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