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  • windows with dark trim

    21 October 2014

    I used to think that windows with black trim were for sleek, ultra modern homes. Now, I’m seeing them pop up everywhere, even in traditional settings.
    Living room
    Hilbre windows

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    how to find items you see on Joss & Main

    20 October 2014

    Hello! It’s day 20 of 31 days, how are you doing? I wanted to share a little trick that I use when I see things I love on Joss & Main.  Joss & Main is an online store that offers limited-time sales on furniture and décor. I love so many items I see on there, I wanted to share a little trick that I learned. Most of the time, they have the best deals -- this is how I check:
    1. If you love something, put it in your cart. Then you don’t have to worry about it selling out.
    2. Joss & Main uses stock photos, so here is a trick
    Let’s look at the Carnaby bed they have on their site right now:
    joss main carnaby bed
    It’s $430.95 for a queen size. Let’s see if that is a good deal.
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    courage for the week 10.18.14

    19 October 2014


    education -- huxley

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    how to make your home smell good when you vacuum

    18 October 2014

    how to make your home smell wonderful when you vacuum

    A little tip for a Saturday morning: put 10-20 drops of scented oil on your vacuum filter and it will smell so wonderful when you vacuum!

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    caught my eye + deals 10.17.14

    17 October 2014

    a beautiful kitchen from Mahogany Builders:

    love this file cabinet makeover -- can’t find a source. Anyone?file cabinet makeover

    and DEALS -- these are the prices when I hit publish, they can change or run out at any time:

    * 13 Compartment Storage Organizer Box $2.40

    * Secret Women's Clinical Strength $3.49 when you clip the coupon on the page

    * they still have this crazy low price on a 1-year subscription for $4.49 Better Homes and Gardens and Family Circle

    * Jo Ann’s has an additional 20% off your entire purchase (including sale!) through the weekend

    * Kohl’s has a $10 off $50 toy purchase coupon.

    * 40% off Merrell Shoes for Men and Women

    * Tom’s Shoes has $5 off $25 using code FALL at checkout OR $10 off $100 using FALL10. Good through 11/30/14.

    * Fall Leggings -- $9.97 and free shipping with Code LEG50

    * Learning Resources Pretend & Play School Set $19.90

    * Pressure Sensitive Screaming Doormat - place under your doormat $18.97

    * Razor A Kick Scooter $26.59 (red or blue at this price)

    * Shark Light & Easy Steam Mop $33.78 (lowest price this has ever been)

    * Instant Pot Programmable Pressure Cooker $108.69 (lowest price)

    Have a fabulous Friday -- I’ll see you back here tomorrow!

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    favorite easy potato cheese soup

    16 October 2014



    This is our favorite, go-to soup in the fall and winter. It can be thrown together in 20 minutes or less, is great doubled for a crowd, and chances are -- you have everything on hand. It is adapted from the Baker Upstairs. We LOVE Jamie’s Breadsticks with it.


    easy potato cheese soup


    Easy Potato Cheese Soup -- printable version here.

    6-8 small russet potatoes or 4 big ones


    4 Tbs. butter (if you want to make it REALLY good, substitute some bacon drippings for the butter. Basically, when you make bacon, save the bacon grease in a container just for this purpose. It makes it YUM.)


    1/2 cup flour


    2 cups milk --whatever you have on hand


    4 cups chicken broth OR 4 cups water + 4 chicken boullion cubes (my favorite is the Better Than Bouillon -- I find it is least expensive at Costco)


    Seasoned salt and or garlic salt to taste


    a couple of big handfuls of shredded cheese


    a few big spoonful's of sour cream (also optional if you don’t have it on hand)


    Optional:

    If you don’t have bacon drippings, throwing in some real bacon bits is so yummy


    *optional: garnish with additional cheese, sour cream, real bacon bits and green onion.


    Pierce the potatoes a few times and microwave them all until soft, in my microwave it’s about 12 minutes. Let cool while you are putting everything else together. When cool, I take the skins off, but I know some like to leave them on. Cut them into bite size pieces


    Melt the butter in a large soup pot, add the flour and whisk until smooth and combined about 2 minutes. Add the milk and chicken broth and cook, stirring occasionally until thick and bubbly, about 6-8 minutes.


    Gently stir in potato chunks. Add seasoned salt/garlic salt to taste and add the cheese, stir until melted. Take off heat, stir in sour cream.


    Printable version here.


    Enjoy!!


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    make your own car freshener

    15 October 2014

    diy car freshener

    These are simple, lovely gifts to give or to make for your own car to freshen it up a bit.
    I used cinnamon sticks (these were from the dollar tree), some marshmallow fireside scented oil from bath & body works (any essential oil would work), and some eucalyptus cuttings. (found at craft stores, even walmart has it)

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