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Easy Valentine’s Day Decorations

Easy Valentine’s Day Decorations

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Here are some easy Valentine’s Day Decorations to help make your celebration special.

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Stink, Stank, Stunk Says the Grinch About the Year 2020

Stink, Stank, Stunk Says the Grinch About the Year 2020

Blog, Family

For the most part I have to agree with him.  There was the loss of so many lives, financial security,…
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Peel and Stick Wallpaper Transforms Library

Peel and Stick Wallpaper Transforms Library

Blog, Design, One Room Challenge

We were so excited to install the mid-century geometric peel and stick wallpaper from Room Mates Decor. This is not…
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Dark Basement Becomes Light and Bright: ORC Final Reveal

Dark Basement Becomes Light and Bright: ORC Final Reveal

Basement, Blog, One Room Challenge

I am so excited to reveal the transformation of our 1970s basement to you.   Let me first say thank…
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The Fireplace: One Room Challenge Week Five

The Fireplace: One Room Challenge Week Five

Basement, Blog, One Room Challenge

It was all about finishing the fireplace in week Five of the One Room Challenge

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ORC Blog Week Four: Stripes

ORC Blog Week Four: Stripes

Basement, Blog, One Room Challenge

I had this idea about painting stripes in our 1970s basement.  My dad painted stripes in  my bedroom when I…
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I was reminded yesterday, of this one-day update t I was reminded yesterday, of this one-day update that we did as a surprise for our oldest daughter in her rental home.  This gorgeous Black Photogenic peel and stick wallpaper from @roommatesdecor was the perfect solution, as it could be removed for the next tenant.  It turns out that the next tenant is our middle daughter, so the beautiful flowers get to stay a little longer.  I hope you have a fun Saturday planned. ⁣
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As I have mentioned, we are using our kids bathroo As I have mentioned, we are using our kids bathroom while we renovate ours.  After using this bathroom for about a month, I have to say that I definitely give it my stamp of approval for usability .  The lighting in this bathroom is great and so are the faucets and sink size. It was a good choice to sacrifice sink size for more counter space. I like these standing height storage cupboards as well.  It seems that in the bathroom there are lots of bottles, so having them at eye level is helpful. This bathroom does however, lack drawers. It is really important to think about how you use a room when you are designing it. These are all things that we took into consideration when designing our bathroom.  We have the walnut cabinet that we designed coming at the end of the month so I cannot wait for that to arrive. ⁣
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I pulled the trigger and decided on the Otis from I pulled the trigger and decided on the Otis from @Juniperprintshop to replace this gallery wall. I will be sad to see it go, but I am looking for simplicity. As part of the plan to simplify this look,⁣
I am planning a makeover of this coffee table,  But in the mean time, I am on the hunt for sources for pillow covers.  Can anyone help a girl out?⁣
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It was crazy cold here yesterday, but I am holding It was crazy cold here yesterday, but I am holding onto the fact that it will be above zero later this week.  I do not really like gardening, but I am actually giving thought to my garden (including this little window box and yes these are faux). I actually got a couple of new plants for the inside. I am not sure what is happening to me.  Maybe this long winter yearning for green has turned me into a gardener. 💐🌻🌹What about you? Are you starting to plan your garden?⁣
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With all the pieces for our master bath arriving, With all the pieces for our master bath arriving, it is great to see them together. This is going to be one gorgeous shower.  I am picking up the paint this week and we hope to get started on that. ⁣
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True to the proverb, March is in like lion with a True to the proverb, March is in like lion with a grey overcast day here. I am hanging on tightly to the promise of the lamb at the end of the month and the arrival of spring in a couple of weeks. ⁣
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The days are getting a little bit longer and this The days are getting a little bit longer and this is the room in our house to catch the afternoon sun.  These ceilings were original to our house and we left them as is when everything else was painted white.  I am so glad we did.  Was there a feature in your house that you kept in the midst of change?⁣
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I give you kitchen island drawers, that I promise I give you kitchen island drawers, that I promise are sparkling clean inside.  This spot on the island is the workhorse in our kitchen and I have been anxious to give it a good wipe down inside and out.  This week was “kitchen prep” as part of the @christinestarfish spruce up challenge.  Next week is the rest of the kitchen, so you know what I will be doing.  Enjoy your weekend.⁣
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This ceramic vase was not safe with an open contai This ceramic vase was not safe with an open container of chalk paint left over, from the table I painted earlier this week.  With a few dollar store faux stems and this cute little bunny, it’s starting to feel a bit springy in the dining room. ⁣
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My name is Leslie Buchanan-Jones. I love design and all things beautiful that function well. I am a mom of three thriving young adults and am married to an awesome Welshman. Follow me on my journey.

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