America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives
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America’s ‘most inbred family’ The Whittakers break silence on fame & big donations they’re using to improve their lives

A FAMILY dubbed America’s most inbred has been able to make big improvements to their property thanks to thousands in donations sourced from good Samaritans online.

The Whitakers have long been the stuff of legend in their hometown of Odd, West Virginia.

The Whitaker family has been able to make significant improvements to their West Virginia ramshackle property

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The Whitaker family has been able to make significant improvements to their West Virginia ramshackle propertyCredit: GOFUNDME
The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had children

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The severely inbred family is descended from two first cousins ​​who got married and had childrenCredit: YouTube/Soft White Underbelly

The family reportedly descended from two first cousins ​​who were married and had children, which is why many

How to create a magic filled table setting
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How to create a magic filled table setting

I am all about creating a setting full of magic. Whether it is a table for 2 or 20, a simple family gathering in the backyard or a special occasion get together. It’s all about setting the stage for a magical gathering that will treat your guests and create wonderful lasting memories.

Magic Filled Table setting

First and foremost when setting a table for friends or family – most folks think of what they will serve and plan the menu. My menu planning looks a little different. I don’t start with the food- I start with the ambiance and setting

french blooms: shooting photos for a book
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french blooms: shooting photos for a book

I’m excited to tell you about a new book, called French Blooms, published by my dear friend, Sandra Sigman.

French Blooms

French Blooms shares Sandra’s love of flowers, and illustrates her inspiration that comes in large part from the time she spent living in France. Creating a book is an adventure. From outlining the concept to the writing, the photography, and then of course finding a publisher, it feels like running a marathon.

I was privileged to run part of the race with Sandra when she visited me a few years ago. Sandra stayed with me here in Normandy, along with another

‘Beef’ review: Ali Wong and Steven Yeun play LA drivers whose road rage spirals into a battle royale
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‘Beef’ review: Ali Wong and Steven Yeun play LA drivers whose road rage spirals into a battle royale

Two strangers let their road rage get the best of them in “Beef,” the 10-episode series from Netflix starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun as a pair of hotheaded Angelinos locked in a battle royale that spirals out of control.

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Their mutual reign of terror begins in the parking lot of a home improvement store. He’s backing his pickup truck out of a spot. She drives by in a gleaming white SUV, nearly hitting him — or he nearly hits her. They’re probably both wrong! No harm, no foul, you’d think. Except she lays on the horn for an

Nova Scotians are cautioned to be wary of rising home improvement scams
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Nova Scotians are cautioned to be wary of rising home improvement scams

BBB Atlantic says one of the reasons home improvement scams have been on the rise is due to demand for home improvement services in the Nova Scotia market

Nova Scotians are being warned about a rising number of home improvement scams.

Last week, the Better Business Bureau released its annual Scam Tracker Risk Report, which showed home improvement frauds now top the list of Canada’s riskiest scams.

According to the report, home improvement scams reported by Canadians in 2022, moved up to the top ranking from the fourth spot in 2021.

As marketing manager for BBB Atlantic, Kristin Matthews, tells

Vintage French Floral Painted Beds
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Vintage French Floral Painted Beds

Vintage French Floral Beds

A pair of darling beds in original delicious vintage green, covered in curves and delightful hand painted florals…I think obsessed might be the only way to sum them up.

close up of vintage French beds

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I often redesign a room or space for a special project to change things up a bit & so am always on the lookout for unique pieces that speak to me. I am working on a special design that is much different in look and feel that is currently in the attic- and the vintage is more saturated color and details of these beds is

Here’s where to find everything home improvement this weekend in Rapid City
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Here’s where to find everything home improvement this weekend in Rapid City

RAPID CITY, SD– Rapid City’s annual one stop shop for everything home improvement is now open for the weekend. The 47th annual Black Hills Home Builders Association Home Show opened Friday morning at The Monument.

Homeshow 2For anyone looking at home repairs, upgrades or leisure items, this is the place. 400 vendors ranging from roofers, plumbers, siding specialists, spas and more are on hand throughout The Monument an in the Summit Arena.

And if talking gutters and shingles isn’t your significant other’s thing, 80 small business vendors are set up in the pop-up market place in the Barnett Field House.

The

Spring Porch Decor – French Country Cottage
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Spring Porch Decor – French Country Cottage

Something inspired by lavender and lovely today. And the best part is- this new look on your porch for spring can be put together in just a few minutes.

lavender spring door decor

First up- Thank you for all your lovely comments and thoughts on my post about ideas for adding a sun porch/room. You are definitely my kind of folks! 😊 I will share your notes with my husband as we chat about the possibilities and will keep you posted if that is the direction we go in.

Spring Door Decor

I’m all about simple and easy when it comes to decorating right