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Lilypads

Our mother has a gentle, giant dog named Lily. She sent me this photo recently with the title “Lilypads”. This is what my daughter was spending her time with Nana doing, “decorating” Lily. Lily is such a good sport. I … Continue reading

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Twice

When you tear out TWO pages from the SAME magazine for an item you like, should it go to the top of your wish list?

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Turquoise Bedroom

I tore this page from the February issue of Spaces magazine. This room is too formal for my lifestyle and taste, but that color. Ohhhhhhh, that saturated color. I think the turquoise matted framed art is brilliant. And, if you look closely the … Continue reading

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Showcase Your Art

I like interior walls filled with art. I just rearranged the art in my own home. I created new collections that reflect some of the styles in this one-page article.

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Goodbye Sweet Emma

Last night we said goodbye to sweet Emma. She passed peacefully surrounded by family with her head on my lap and my daughter’s arms wrapped around her. The room was full of our loving family. I am heartbroken today. So is my daughter.

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Sow

As part of our spring break and in honor of the lovely spring weather we have in Kansas City right now, my daughter and I planted a handful of seeds.

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Big Brother

  In this world of “big brother” advertising, where Google tracks your searches, Facebook targets what ads you see and every click you make is sold to a marketer somewhere in the world, I had almost forgotten about targeted snail mail. In my … Continue reading

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Birthday Lunch

I was cleaning out a drawer in my desk at home recently and I came across this receipt. On my birthday in 2009 my daughter asked if she could take me to lunch. I, of course, said yes. (Anytime a … Continue reading

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Inspiration Boards

This image inspires me. I love these kinds of spaces and idea boards. But, I must admit I can’t help but ask…who has to dust all that?   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on Facebook Share on Linkedin … Continue reading

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Sophistication

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo Da Vinci This quote is on my bulletin board above my desk. I read it almost every day. On a trip to Atlanta recently, I was finally reading my magazines from November. I … Continue reading

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