Beautiful Vintage Aqua Damask Chairs
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Beautiful Vintage Aqua Damask Chairs

Vintage Chairs

Sometimes there is a vintage treasure that speaks to you. Like vintage chairs which always seem to speak to me. But when they speak loudly- you listen. You look. You look at the condition vs the price vs the ‘love’ factor. And maybe you grab that treasure if the boxes are all checked. Or maybe you contemplate a bit if the price isn’t right, deciding if you should make an offer that is more in line with your comfort zone for price.

close up of vintage chair fabric

You see, my friend Sandy taught me something about offering less on something years ago and

Introducing My Book: Simply Home (two books in one!)
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Introducing My Book: Simply Home (two books in one!)

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Introducing My Book: Simply Home (two books in one!)

Surprise! I have a “newly reformatted” book coming out mid-August called Simply Home. Simply Home is two books in one! My popular original paperback books, Simple Organizing and Simple Decorating, are now combined into a hardback version called Simply Home! You can pre-order it now (Amazon or Barnes and Noble!) and it’s officially released August 15!




One of the neat things I’ve learned from being an author with a publisher is that they think about the different formats of books they can create for various markets, price

The 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your home
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The 6 pointless home improvements that won’t add value to your home

  three images to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value –  on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories

three pictures to illustrate the pointless home improvements that do not add value – on the left, a sunny garden with a swimming pool, in the middle, a modern kitchen with an island, and to the right, a walk-in wardrobe full of clothes and accessories

It’s easy to assume that the very home improvement you make is sure to add value to your property. But as it turns out, if you’re planning a move in the near future, there are some home improvements that do not add value – particularly if they cost you a lot to complete.

If you’re

Christmas In July Beautiful Magic Filled Ideas
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Christmas In July Beautiful Magic Filled Ideas

Christmas in July this week is all about that twinkling tree holiday magic under star filled skies.

Christmas in July by the potting shed

Christmas In July Gathering

Summer blooms & twinkling trees- Christmas in July outdoors is a setting filled with magic and ambiance. And today it is all about this simple gathering set up by the potting shed- and a few tips for outdoor entertaining.

Christmas in July

Simple & Sweet

Christmas in July doesn’t have to be a fully decorated tree or even a full size tree. You can absolutely create a whole lot of magic with a smaller potted tree as well. I placed a small

Shop tools, home improvement deals at Prime Day prices
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Shop tools, home improvement deals at Prime Day prices

Shop tools, home improvement deals at Prime Day prices

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Amazon Prime Day deals are officially ending today, July 12, but Lowe’s is coming in hot with an incredible lineup of competing deals on tools, appliances and all the home improvement essentials you need this summer. With prices that rival Prime Day deals, we’re taking full advantage of this limited-time sale at Lowe’s. If you’re not sure where to start, we hunted down the best deals across all categories to help you shop smart.

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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home
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Tips to Increase the Value of Your Home

Was your home a bit of a fixer-upper when you bought it? Have you been meaning to make updates for months … or even years? If the delay is financially-driven, it may be hard to get started — or know where to begin. These tips can help.

Life is expensive — and so are renovations! When it comes to fixing, updating or remodeling your home, it’s important to use your money wisely.

To get the most bang for your buck, here are four renovations to prioritize and four ways to pay for them:

Renovations to help add value

1. Fixing
Amazon Prime Day 2023 tool deals: Shop Ryobi, Dewalt, Black & Decker and Craftsman on sale now
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Amazon Prime Day 2023 tool deals: Shop Ryobi, Dewalt, Black & Decker and Craftsman on sale now

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Prime Day 2023 is in full swing, and that means it’s time to upgrade your workbench. Amazon is having a sale on Ryobi tools right now during Prime Day 2023along with brands including DewaltDenali, Milwaukee, Craftsman and Black and Decker. If you’re looking for new projects to work on, you should take advantage of these great Prime Day tool deals.

Many people love home improvement, woodworking hobbies or just being able to make repairs around the house, but tools can be expensive. The CBS Essentials experts have found Ryobi tools on sale for Prime Day, so

The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals

Oh it’s that fun time of year when things are on a flash sale and on a big sale at Amazon. I will admit that I might have a wee bit of an Amazon shopping habit-it is one of my favorite places to grab the everyday things and the they have everything things I can’t find somewhere else. Today is the first day of Prime Day – and so, it’s all about the deals. Even better- head over to my instagram and enter to win a $500 Amazon Gift Card- I am giving away 2 of them!

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