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Country Living: The Little Book of BIG Decorating Ideas

Rhoda — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:00:37 +0000

Some things come in small packages and that is the case with a brand new book! Country Living Little Book of Big Decorating Ideas I love getting the chance to review these décor books up close and personal and this one is so tiny and cute. A little square book packed with decorating ideas! What fun.

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Visiting Beautiful Celebration, FL

Rhoda — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:18 +0000

I’ve traveled to Orlando a few times over the years, but it’s been quite awhile since I went to Disney World and Epcot. In fact, my niece, Lauren was 5 years old the last time her mom and I took her to Disney for a kid’s trip that she wouldn’t forget. So, that’s over 25 years. But, I headed to Orlando a week or so ago for some relaxation and that didn’t mean hitting Disney World. I think my amusement park days might be numbered. As much as I loved them growing up, the thought of walking around for hours in heat and humidity, standing in line for rides, and paying astronomical amounts of money for food just doesn’t appeal to me like it used to. Call me crazy!

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Porch is Getting Closer!

Rhoda — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:00:11 +0000

So, the inside of the porch is done, except for those diamonds I’m painting on the floor. Hopefully, I’ll get that done this week. Dad has been working on the stairs for the last couple of weeks and he’s making some good progress on those. Now mind you, these stairs will be far from perfect. His figuring and all is not what it used to be and he can be hard on himself for not getting things right on the carpentry stuff, but it will be stable even if it’s not perfect to look at. That I do know! To the eye, things will be a little wonky and not even close to plumb and perfect, but that’s the way we roll around here. I’m just so glad he is willing to help me get this done.

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Feature Friday: Simplicity in the South

Rhoda — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:36 +0000

I love the name of this blog, Simplicity in the South, and Tricia is a DIY gal after my own heart and she’s Southern too. I just love what she’s done with her home in South Carolina. She’s taken a builder’s grade 1980’s home and tackled it room by room, creating such a nice feel for her family of 3 boys. She’s got some great projects and beautiful final pics of her projects and I think you’ll enjoy meeting this DIY girl.

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Gas Logs Installed!

Rhoda — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:00:19 +0000

It might be summer right now, but I’m feeling warm and cozy in my living room about now. The gas log project has been finished and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. I’ll be in good shape come Fall, when those logs will create a nice ambiance in that space. There’s just something so cozy about a fire and with gas logs looking so real these days, I’ve got the look without the mess.

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