tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64480190252617963022013-05-22T13:47:37.021-05:00Debra Oliverhttps://plus.google.com/102492704616730938839noreply@blogger.comBlogger989125blogspot/bCGJMlhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-26751632904447778982013-05-22T06:00:00.000-05:002013-05-22T08:58:53.199-05:002013-05-22T08:58:53.199-05:00Debra Oliverhttps://plus.google.com/102492704616730938839noreply@blogger.com19Last weekend I shared some photos of the front yard, and a Knockout Rose bush that is blooming profusely this year. Our yard has two levels and this bush is nestled in a little grotto area that is...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/bCGJMl/~4/PtoExc3WPeY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/05/sunporch-switcheroo.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-14572444794861836802013-05-07T08:45:00.000-05:002013-05-07T08:56:08.582-05:002013-05-07T08:56:08.582-05:00Debra Oliverhttps://plus.google.com/102492704616730938839noreply@blogger.com9Happy Tuesday Everyone... time for The Marketplace. Come link up your Etsy and Online Boutique items then stay for some fun shopping. Mother's Day is next weekend, and you still have time to make...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/bCGJMl/~4/TLWfsVq1Ojo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.commonground-do.com/2013/04/be-inspired-136-charming-dining-room.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-9481367996262894392013-04-24T16:54:00.000-05:002013-04-24T16:54:01.855-05:002013-04-24T16:54:01.855-05:00Debra Oliverhttps://plus.google.com/102492704616730938839noreply@blogger.com19Hi Everyone, It's Wednesday and time to showcase  just a few of the inspiring and top visited links from last week's Be Inspired. Chicken Wire Jar Sleeves from Robin at Happy At Home. Such a...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. 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