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Monthly Archives: February 2013

Kicking the 80’s Out of the Guest Bathroom!

Home Sweet Home When we bought our home, which was built in 1980, we were looking at her bones!  Location….Neighborhood…Size…2 fireplaces…screened in pool! My husband kept reminding me…”the rest we can CHANGE!” My Visionary…My Better Half Todd, my husband, can see the potential in spaces… he is also EXTREMELY “handy”! So…. for…

Chalkboard Wine Glasses

I found this idea on Pinterest two years ago.  I have made these glasses for several friends as gifts.  So as the girls and I struggled with tiny wine charms at my Valentine’s Day Brunch… I asked myself, “When are you making those Chalkboard Glasses for yourself?” The answer was YESTERDAY! Do It Yourself Chalkboard Wine Glasses The hubby and I do quite a bit…

Cupcakes Filled With Love

My little fourth grade darlings, finished their compliment chain last Friday….and as our agreement CLEARLY states: “When chain and floor do meet…my teacher will provide a treat!” So I  spent part of President’s Day doing one of my favorite things….BAKING! Heart Filled Cupcakes When I was planning my Valentine’s Brunch a few weeks ago, I was searching for…

Mock – Monte Cristo

My life long bestie, Kim, was telling me about a sale on turkey, ham and cheese at Publix…got me thinking about a FAVORITE recipe.  I found this recipe in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Cookbook many moons ago…. March 1994. Whoa…my youngest was only 3! Obviously we have been making this at my house for a LONG TIME!!! So it MUST be Delicious! Oh will  my…

Pantry Makeover

One of my GOALS for 2013 is to GET Organized… My pantry in the laundry room was, as my dear friend Julie would say, a HOT MESS! EEEK! I cringe when I look at it! This is the area where I keep some stock piled items, like 8 o’clock coffee (as you can chuckle from the bottom shelf) that Todd and I love. If you want to…

Heart Folded Napkins

Make these adorable and easy heart napkins for your Valentine!  I “Heart” This Idea! My youngest darling Shelby, came home to attend my Valentine Brunch. You can read about the brunch here. I asked her to help set the table and before I knew it….she had created a festive setting! Do It Yourself! Before she headed beck to college she was kind enough to take me…