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Home{work} Wednesday Favorites & Linky Party #2

It’s Tuesday night, and you know what that means — party time! Is anyone else having flashbacks to college? You know, back when you didn’t have to wait for the weekend to throw or go to a party? It’s time for Home{work} Wednesday #2. We had a great turnout for our inaugural Home{work} Wednesday linky [...]

FEATURED Gilded Gold Leaf and Silver Seashells

How to Make Gilded Seashells

I’m kicking off a new contributor gig at seven thirty three today with a tutorial for how to make gilded seashells. Each month, I’ll be sharing a home-related tutorial on Kim’s fabulous blog, where creativity abounds. She has lots of great party ideas, free printables, kids crafts, sewing projects and so much more. She also [...]

FEATURED Kitchen Scale Milk Paint Buffet Styled

Transforming a Vintage Buffet with Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint

Say the word “sale” and I’m like a hungry zombie on the hunt for his next meal. Brains! Bargain! It can be a recipe for disaster. Many times, my judgment has been clouded by a good deal. And it’s not until I’m home that I realize that treasure was really trash. But not this time. [...]

Home{work} Wednesday Link Party #1

The dog never ate my homework. I liked pop quizzes. I looked forward to report card day. I ruined the curve. Yes, I was one of those kids. Now, school is back in session, and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve teamed up with three other teacher’s pets — I mean, bloggers! — to host a [...]

FEATURED hometalk bloggers meetup hat contest

Bloggers, Hats, Shopping and Teatime: Hometalk N.C. Bloggers Meetup Recap

What happens when you bring 23 like-minded women together for a day of food, friendship and shopping? Lots of fun, laughter, fellowship and crazy hats! Home decor bloggers and readers came from across North Carolina to participate in the first-ever Hometalk N.C. Bloggers Meetup, From Downtown to Downton, held in Greensboro on May 11. And [...]

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12 Creative Ideas for a Mother’s Day Garden Party

Looking for a different way to celebrate Mother’s Day? Why not invite your mom — or your friends who are moms — over for a casual outdoor garden party? The whole idea is to give the moms in your life (and maybe that includes you) the gift of relaxation. In my live Google+ hangout last [...]

And now, a word for our sponsors: Thanks!

I’m in crazy-busy mode getting reading for Saturday’s Hometalk N.C. Bloggers Meetup, From Downtown to Downton. But my co-host, Suzy of the blog Worthing Court, definitely wanted to give a big shoutout to all the companies that are sponsoring this event and providing swag and prizes for the participants. Thank you to Hometalk, which is [...]