Light It Up!
We can spend hours scouring the internet, home design magazines and even the aisles of home improvement stores finding the right items to furnish our outdoor retreats. Tables fit for…
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One Patch Wonder
Have you made a quilt from one shape… repeated over and over? A “One Patch” wonder? I find them fascinating… and soothing… and just a tad intimidating. Could I actually…
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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME
We all love roses, don’t we? The full ruffled flowers, the saturated colors and the heavenly scent have made the rose one of the most enduring popular flowers in the…
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5 Tips for Easy Spring Cleaning
It’s that time of year again. Spring cleaning time! If you’re anything like me, it’s probably not your favorite time of the year, but it is necessary. And since spring…
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What’s in Your Fifthroom?
Close your eyes and picture it – your ultimate Fifthroom. What does it look like? Where would it be? Is it a space inside your home, or an outdoor retreat?…
Read MoreApril Showers… bring May … Baskets
April Showers… bring May … um… May Baskets! If you are a quilter a basket is a shape you are drawn to (or at least most quilters I know are!). …
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THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY
Bugs, that is! Anyone who has gardened for a while has encountered their share of bugs in the garden. Some are instantly recognizable, like the ladybug, and others are head-scratchingly…
Read MoreUsing White in Decorating
White is a decorator’s secret weapon. It is clean and crisp, and can vary from restful to energizing depending on the colors it is paired with. I use white in…
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Fifthroom Trends for 2012
Tired of the same old patio furniture, arranged in the same old boring way? There are some new and exciting trends for 2012 to help spruce up your “fifthroom,” including…
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I am announcing today my love of learning! Do you challenge yourself to learn something new every so often? I’m fascinated by the Japanese embroidery style called Sashiko, which I’ve…
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