Just because...My mission today was to purchase socks for my guy at Target. And I know it's hardly ever a one-item visit to that retail haven.While there, I discovered this lovely serving tray... ...just because I liked the shape (it reminds... Space Bags...A friend in need is a friend indeed. Is that how the saying goes? Remember this? {before shot of much-talked-about guest closet of late} And do you see this? Stacks of comforters taking up valuable space. Based on these photos,... In with the new...I am happy to report the new closet has been installed. I took my time with this project today and began by applying spackling to the holes from the previous closet shelves. Can you believe it, the spackling is pink.... Out with the old...The packages from Easy Closets arrived today. And to give you a sample of what to expect if you were to place an order, see our foyer below: Easy Closets does a wonderful job marking the contents of each box... A New Year...The first day of 2009 and I happily hung my new home decor themed calendar. It's a lovely calendar by Kimberly Applegate whose artwork I admire tremendously. And when January has ended, I am going to have the artwork framed... Guest room closet...Have you made any plans to celebrate the New Year? Family gatherings? A night among adults? Stocking up on celebratory beverages and watching New Year's Rockin Eve? Or how about dinner at a nice restaurant? For me, I couldn't resist... Mr. Snowman...Have you found lately the weather to be in an unusual pattern in your neck of the woods? In the Mid-Atlantic area, we had above average temperatures and howling winds last week. And when we experience wind gusts, our front... Drawer storage...For months now I have been searching for drawer storage that is bookshelf-friendly. And that is no easy task. It took me some time to find drawer storage for the Ikea Markor bookcase in my craft room. Last year, I... Post Holidays...I have not had much of an opportunity to partake in the post-holiday sales but I am attempting to get my surroundings in order. It seems to be the tradition with the new year approaching. And that seems to be... Ho, Ho, Ho...[My niece with santa]Merry ChristmasWishing you love, peace and joy and all the magical moments that the holidays bring. Last minute...Are you knee-deep in gift wrap, tape and ribbon? I have such a hard time keeping up with gift-wrapping tasks because I usually wait till the last minute and try to do it all at once. One of my last... Music to my ears, the holiday way...Filling our home with holiday music is one of the many things I love about Christmas. This year, I spent some time on iTunes and Amazon downloading one of my all-time favorite holiday songs, Ave Maria, sung by various artists... Gift in a jar...It's Christmas morning and you realize that you forgot to get Uncle Bob, who is joining the family for dinner that day, a gift. If you are like many of us, you feel the need to have something on hand... He's a little outdoorsy, that's all...And if he is 'outdoorsy', maybe he'll like this: Looking for daylite? What's in your pocket? I love your tackle box. Can I borrow it for scrapbooking storage? There's nothing wrong with being 'outdoorsy' as long as I don't have... Roasting...First, I should confess that I have never cooked a Rib Roast. So it may seem a little ridiculous when you continue to read this post where I share tips and a resource with regard to cooking a roast. Fortunately... Chocolate covered peanut butter balls...The first time I heard about chocolate covered peanut butter balls was last week when a friend mentioned making some for a potluck lunch. Since then, I have tried them, fell in love with them, got the recipe and had... The clock is ticking...I heard on the news today that it is one of the busiest days for the mail industry. And it is the deadline for most retailers who offer shipping to receive packages by Christmas. For some of us, this news... Etsy & Big Picture...Shopping and browsing all the goods available on Etsy is a favorite pastime of mine. Therefore, it is only appropriate that I share some gift ideas from talented crafters. Starting with Creative Thursday offering artwork that is suitable for adults... More gift-giving ideas...We've got a marathon of gift ideas going on here where I am continuing to share them by interest: Travel WellParis Double Handle Cosmetic Case and Roller Duffle bag by Room It Up are a chic way to travel. And... Gifts for passionate people...Today's gift-giving ideas are for those who are passionate about something, like:AstronomyCelestron SkyScout Personal Planetarium can locate and identify up to 6,000 stars, planets & constellations with GPS technology. There is someone in our household who would love a toy... The Ladies...Today, I continue with gift ideas for the ladies. Whether it's for your grandma, mom, sister, spouse, daughter, friend, or for yourself, hopefully you will find the ideas inspiring at the very least. I selected the Heidi Klum Sterling Domed... The Gents...Are you nearly finished with your holiday tasks? If I allow myself to complete everything by December 11 of each year, I wouldn't know what to do with myself between now and December 25. I like the idea of having... Artisan 700 printer by Epson...I find it challenging to keep up with technology, but I try. And it takes time, patience and trial & error when I begin using something new. Today's "something new" is an Epson Artisan 700 photo printer. I received one...
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