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look what the postman brought … and a giveaway!

  What a delightful surprise I received in the mail! Not only are Brooke and Steve Giannetti incredibly talented, they are also two of the nicest people I know.  I couldn't have been more tickled to receive a copy of their new book, Patina Style, especially with the most gracious inscription written …

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the dog days of summer

You guessed it.  I'm still busy, busy, busy.  But not too busy to visit my fab friends, Elise and Mae, over at Here in This House. They are having a few bloggers over to share what home projects are keeping them in the AC and out of the heat!  Of course, …

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summer in the city

I'm guest posting over at The Mustard Ceiling (isn't that just the best name for a blog, like ever?) today and sharing my favorite things about summer. Here's a hint about one of them! To peek at my silly twin boys, though, you'll have to head over to The Mustard Ceiling. What is …

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“word to the wise” wednesday: frances schultz

Decide how much time and money you are willing to spend, then subtract from the time and add to the money. -- Frances Schultz, commenting on renovations (House Beautiful, June 2011)

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