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golden doodle dog laying on porch looking out at mountain view

GRAHAM AT THE GORGE

We met the contractor at the mountain house yesterday and took Graham with us.  All the new smells he discovered had him running from room

Hardwood floor that looks orange

ADHDIY DISORDER

I’ve diagnosed myself with ADHDIY Disorder aka Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Do It Yourself Disorder.  Here we are in the honeymoon phase of buying our getaway

Toilet bowl with lid open

TOILETS FIRST

There are 1000 things needing to be done in renovating the mountain house.  Can you guess what my priority is? Yup, toilets first.  We have

House nestled on side of mountain at Red River Gorge

WE BOUGHT A MOUNTAIN!

Rick and I have officially acquired a mountain oasis!  We bought a house and several acres nestled on the side of a mountain.  Our property

DIY Home Gym

DIY HOME GYM

Originally Posted March 4, 2020 Sometimes, no matter how good my intentions are to work out it’s a struggle to go to the gym to

faux plants

BACKYARD PATIO FAUX PLANTS

This blog was first posted on July 15, 2020.  Here is an update on the faux plants!  Everything is still intact and used in my

PENDLETON SHERPA BLANKETS AT COSTCO

Over the past year Pendleton Sherpa blankets are being sold at Costco at a much lower price point.  Costco Pendleton’s are made in China out

CHOOSE THE RIGHT WHITE (PAINT COLOR)

If you’ve been following me from the beginning of the blog then you’ve seen my home transform through the many DIY projects I’ve completed and

GRECIAN BUST POT FROM ANTHROPOLOGIE

Grecian Bust Pot Large  //  Grecian Bust Pot Small  //  Faux Trailing String of Hearts Houseplant  //  Eucalyptus Sprigs  // Eucalyptus Assortment  //  Less Expensive

Gingham pumpkin DIY

GINGHAM PUMPKIN DIY

Reposted from September 2020 OMGourd!  My fall decor has become a pumpkin explosion!  I’ve got pumpkins everywhere this year.  I’ve got them on tables, shelves,

AMAZON FALL FINDS

Scalloped Wicker Frames (set of 2) – These sell out all the time and surprised to see them currently in stock.  The set of 2

GUEST BATHROOM UPDATE

I should call the most recent DIY guest bathroom update a refresh to the refresh.  In January 2020 I did a mini DIY refresh to

PATIO REFRESH FINDS

Outdoor Acacia Wood Recliner / Outdoor Acacia 3 Seat Sofa / Artificial Boxwood Topiary / Decorative Planter Box / Fabric Guard / Outdoor Pillow /

DUVET VS COMFORTER

Are you team Duvet or team Comforter?  I’ve been on team comforter most of my life but recently made the “switch” to give a duvet

FALL HOME DECOR

This may be a seasonal decorating first for me.  This year I didn’t buy a single new piece of décor to decorate our home this

SHOE STORAGE HACK

Is it that I have too many clothes & shoes or is it my closet is just too small?  Probably both.  Twice a year I

TILT OUT CABINET REVIEW

I’m a big fan of home design furniture solutions that are multi-purpose, functional and aesthetically pleasing.  The Northwoods Calliger company is a home goods brand

ROPE MIRROR DIY

I was thumbing through the Serena & Lily catalogue and a cute rope mirror caught my eye HERE.  What also caught my eye was the

WHITE AND CANE BED DIY

The May 2021 Serena & Lily magazine was just delivered.  In it, the Harbour Cane bed of my dreams.  A traditional bed frame with a

ANTLER WREATH – A DIY FOR DAD

Just got home from revealing to dad the antler wreath that I made for his retirement community apartment door.  I made the wreath out of

JENNA’S MINI ROOM REFRESH

Jenna is a junior at the University of Louisville.  She lives at home and commutes to school so she spends a lot of time in

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BACKYARD PATIO FAUX PLANTS

This blog was first posted on July 15, 2020.  Here is an update on the faux plants!  Everything is still intact and used in my

Pumpkin pillow on couch

THROW PILLOW IDEAS

Throw pillows are a great way to add some personality, color and texture into a space.  They are a must have decorative accessory.  Plus pillows

MATURE SKIN MAKEUP ROUTINE

Since turning 50 my makeup routine has changed.  I have more wrinkles than time so I’ve perfected an everyday casual makeup routine with products that