The winner is....

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Robin~Bittersweet Punkin is the winner of my Cottage Charm Giveaway!  Thanks to all of 452 of you who entered!  I cannot believe 452 people ...

Oh, what a fun day!

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The HGTV crew was here today.  Actually it was just Dan...A one-man show but boy did he know what he was doing!  He's just a few years o...

Busy, Busy, Busy!

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I probably won't be posting anything for the rest of the week.  I have so much to do and I'm sick on top of it.  Friday at work I st...

Getting ready for HGTV!

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As most of you are aware, HGTV is coming on Friday to shoot video of my amoire as an inspiration piece for a new HGTV show called "Rate...

Backyard Blooms

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This is now my favorite rose! It's a climbing rose called "Eden". I just planted it this year after seeing some gorgeous phot...

Thrift Store Chintz!

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I found this Royal Winton Chintz teapot at the thrift store for $5.99. When I got up to the cash register I found out it was on sale and I ...

Decorating with Shells

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The shells that were in my tiered dish on my dining room table are now in my French beverage dispenser. Can you tell I thrive on change! See...

I Found More!

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Remember the teapot and other things I found in this pattern?  Well, I was in Marshalls again last week (I practically live there) and found...

Prom Night

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Lauren is just a freshman but got asked to the Junior Prom. The big night was this past Saturday. A big group of kids met at her date'...

This is so me!

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I found this on the Ralph Lauren website!  I love it!  Blue and white and plates on the wall....it's so me!  I've always loved Ralph...

The Bathroom Project

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I've had this wallpaper for months and now I'm wondering if I can get it up before the HGTV crew comes. I would jump in and do it b...

Cottage Charm Giveaway!

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Yesterday I realized that today will be my 400th post so I decided to have a giveaway to celebrate. I went to Marshalls and bought some thin...

Grout Issues

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So what do you think about him? You know...Mr Infomercial, Billy Mays! I like him because any man that's into cleaning is a man for me!...

Lauren's Dresser

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I finally painted Lauren's dresser! It's amazing how much better her whole room looks now just by adding this. Before this she had ...

Happy Mother's Day!

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I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day! I bought this vase at the flea market last weekend.  Something about it made me think about...

Relax...

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Tonight I sat down with a glass of wine and a new magazine and just had a relaxing evening!   I know what you're thinking...how can I be...

HGTV...HERE I COME!

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I JUST GOT AN EMAIL FROM THE PRODUCER! THEY ARE COMING ON TUESDAY TO FILM....YIKES! I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO AND THE TIMING COULD NOT BE ANY WOR...

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Last night when I was watching American Idol, I realized I didn't have anything prepared for my blog today. There are times when I feel ...

Too Pretty to Resist!

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Last Friday a coworker and I went over to Marshalls on our lunch hour. I found this teapot and when I turned it over to look at the price I...

Tablescapes and My Video Experience

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Well, I got the word late Friday that I had to do a videotape this past weekend and Fed Ex it to HGTV today! (if you don't know what I&...

Thank you Cottage Magpie!

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I would like to thank Angela for featuring me (and my yellow walls) on her beautiful blog "Cottage Magpie"!  Please go by and see ...

Happy Friday!

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I knew it couldn't be about my patio!

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This is my second post today so make sure you read the one below first! They made a mistake when they sent me the email...it's not my ...