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PILLOW REFRESH

If you’ve been following my Instagram stories you know that I’ve decided to keep all the honey oak trim throughout my home.  Say it ain‘t so!  My original plan was to paint all the wood trim throughout my entire house to a clean and crisp white.  Unfortunately, that’s not going to happen.  Why?  I have …

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Ella Kostecki graduate

ELLA GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE!

After four years at the University of Tennessee she’s done it!  Ella graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree!  I  would have preferred more pomp and less circumstance though!  Due to COVID-19 Ella’s commencement ceremony on May 9 was cancelled.  So bummed.  Instead of being in Knoxville, Tennessee to watch Ella …

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Lemon Oil treatment

LEMON OIL TREATMENT

One of my home DIY secrets is out!  It’s lemon oil treatment for wood.  Sometimes an easy (and cheap) DIY project is all about knowing what product to use.   This is one of them!  I recently completed a DIY Master Bath Update (on a dime).  See the blog and results of the under $500 transformation …

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removing ornamental shelf rail diy

DIY REMOVING ORNAMENTAL SHELF RAIL

I did this DIY last Saturday.  A day that I needed a good project to keep my mind off what was originally planned to happen that day.  Last Saturday was (supposed to be) Ella’s commencement graduation ceremony at the University of Tennessee.  The weekend was planned for celebrating Ella with family and friends.  Instead, because …

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gingham season

GINGHAM SEASON

It’s officially gingham season!  Gingham is a staple in my spring/summer wardrobe.  Gingham season is May – September but I’m not going to judge if you creep a few looks into your fall attire!  I personally love gingham for its classic look no matter the style of clothing.  Gingham can be worn with or as …

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