This was supposed to be an easy project. Scrolling through FB Marketplace in the middle of the night, I rolled across this vintage dresser for a great price. It was banged up, but it was solid wood …

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I recently gave a set of vintage 80s lamps a modern makeover using a little spackle and some paint. The faux ceramic pottery lamps turned out to be pretty good dupes of the Pottery Barn Courtney …

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San Antonio has been on my travel bucket list for years! So, when I found out we would be spending a few days in Alamo City for Jason's work, I immediately started my list of places to stay, see, a …

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Summer nights were made for neighborhood parties. We are lucky to live in a small neighborhood where everyone looks out for each other and genuinely enjoys hanging out together.⁣Each July 4th, all the …

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Linen is my go to fabric in the summer. It is light, comfortable, and easy to wear. Yes, it wrinkles - but that comes with wearing natural fabrics. My mother calls them "status wrinkles" and …

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Take an architectural masterpiece listed on the National Register of Historic Places, add AAA Five Diamond family friendly service and world class cuisine. Then, put it all on 1/2 mile of private b …

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Have you seen the gorgeous hand painted oyster shell jewelry dishes in high end boutiques and gift shops? Creating your own version is easy, inexpensive, and a fun craft to do with your kids. My …

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It doesn't get more Southern than horse racing and mint juleps. The Kentucky Derby kicks off the Triple Crown horse racing championship on the first Saturday in May. The most exciting two minutes i …

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We spent this Spring Break at my parents house on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. It is truly one of my favorite places on the planet. Days are slow - spent lounging by the pool, walking the beach, or …

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For years, I have dreamed of big beautiful lemons dripping from the branches of a tree in the back yard. I imagine plucking juicy lemons from the tree to make a lemon meringue pie, fresh lemonade o …

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There is nothing like original art to add personality to your home. But, framing is so expensive! Learning to cut mats for framing yourself will give you the custom look you want and save you tons …

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The French island of Martinique is the hidden gem of the Caribbean. Well, hidden from resort loving Americans anyway. The vast majority of visitors to Martinique are French, with only 3% being from …

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