If you are new here, welcome to the halfway point of the One Room Challenge…We’ve been focused on the windows, the bedding, and the feature wall this week…
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Outdoor Living Spaces for the Summer Months
In honor of Memorial Day Weekend and the official start of summer, let’s celebrate with some red, white, or blue selections for your porch, balcony, or patio!…Whether you have a pocket sized apartment balcony, or an expansive waterside patio, make it a spot to relax for the season ahead!
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One Room Challenge, Week 3
Wow, it’s the end of week 3 of the ORC (One Room Challenge, not the Tolkien baddies!) already and that means we should be closing in on halfway done. We are so NOT halfway done! Panic ensues…That is not to say we haven’t made progress, but
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The Three Best No-Fail Paint Colors and Where to Use Them
Are you looking to add a little color and personality to your home with paint but want something calming and nearly neutral? These three colors from Benjamin Moore are my favorite go-to colors to try first. They all reflect colors found in nature so they make a beautiful backdrop for many other accent colors…
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One Room Challenge: Week 2, Secret Garden Inspiration
Wow!, we are already a week into the One Room Challenge and I’m amazed at how fluid time is - one day takes forever and yet the week flies by! Today, we’ll talk about the inspiration for the space and some of the slow progress we are making on the Vintage Diva Glamour Den. We are both excited and terrified to be participating for the first time…
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One Room Challenge: Week 1
Welcome to Week 1 of the One Room Challenge! The one room challenge this spring lasts for 8 weeks this time - it’s usually 6 weeks, but it has been delayed and concessions made to lengthen it because of the current pandemic crisis. If you are…
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas
It is only a week until Mother’s Day…wow! That kind of snuck up on us didn’t it! And it’s a challenge this year with the added difficulty of shopping while sheltering in place. So, here are some perfect solutions you can order right from your armchair!
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One Room Challenge Spring 2020 Kickoff!
Welcome to the Spring 2020 One Room Challenge! Today marks the official beginning of this biannual challenge and we are ready to take it on!…
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Hearty Vegetable Soup Recipe
Spring in New England can be damp and grey, perfect weather for a vegetable soup. This recipe is also incredibly healthy, which is a desirable thing when summer clothing weather is on the horizon - no more hiding under the layers of winter.
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