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Trying Mineral Paint on a “Naughty” Sideboard
Time to update the office! And no, I am not thinking a massive overhaul. Ever since I finished my World Map Cork Board, I knew I wanted to pair it with something more substantial than my tiny bookshelf. It was time for an upgrade. Finally, Facebook Marketplace delivered and I…
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Pickled Beets with Garlic and Vinegar – One Super Easy Recipe
Pickling vegetables is an ancient culinary art and it is deeply rooted in my Balkan heritage. In the old days, importing produce from faraway places in the dead of winter was obviously not a thing. Pickling was an efficient way to preserve vegetables and provide nutritious foods in the cold…
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Adding ephemera to home decor
Adding ephemera to home decor is not a new concept, but it is one that I have not used much in the past. And there are so many beautiful pieces of history that, when incorporated well, bring so much uniqueness and character to a room. It could be an old…
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A Toast Station and a BIG Kitchen Update
I may have been a bit quieter than usual, but that doesn’t mean things remained the same. I made some exciting kitchen updates, including a toast station. And I feel so lucky and a tiny bit spoiled. A BIG kitchen update – extremely overdue New Fridge The BIG news is…
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World Map Cork Board – A Fun Travel Tracker
Need a fun way to track your travels? How about a cork world map with flag pushpins as a travel tracker.
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2022 Art Westport Show – A Yearly Event Not to Miss
Every September, a very special Art Show takes place in Westport, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Kansas City, Missouri. Art Westport is a yearly event has been going on for 42 years, and what makes it one not to miss is that it truly draws out the best local…
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Thrifting Diaries: Oswald Rolling Eyes Dog Clock
Time for another edition of Thrifting Diaries. This time, I wanted to share one of my favorite finds ever – Oswald Rolling Eyes Dog Clock! Tick-Tock While perusing the glassware aisle of a local thrift store (surprise, surprise!), I heard the distinct ticking sound of a clock the next section…
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SodaStream – the Newest Obsession
Some quirky palate pleasers evoke childhood memories instantaneously – like Nutella or Kefir (plain, none of that fruity stuff) or the original (and banned in the US) Kinder Egg. And then there are fizzy drinks. There is nothing I love more in the summer than a tall glass of ice-cold…
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Adding Pullout Drawers for Kitchen Organization
Adding a wire pullout drawer in the next phase of kitchen organization. Water bottles are finally tamed and reachable.
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Let’s Make a Faux Roman Shade – Tutorial
After reupholstering a loveseat, a client had a great idea on what to do with the leftover fabric. To tie the seating in with the rest of the space, she asked me to make a faux Roman shade. The client provided a reference photo below, and said that she wanted…
