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DIY New Year’s Eve Party Decorations

December 29, 2012 by 7 Comments
DIY New Year's Eve decorations

I've never decorated for New Years before, but my daughter is getting older and she loves a good party.  Besides, my brother-in-law and his family are coming to ring in the New Year with us, so we decided to make things festive, because our house wasn't festive enough with Christmas decorations and birthday balloons everywhere.  {???} I know the whole idea of hanging a wooden pallet on your wall is a little bit beyond weird, but I love it more than any other piece of decor in my house. It's a backdrop for all kinds of fun.  I figure I can change it up every month.  How fabulous is … [Read more...]

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Some Make it Beautiful: DIY

September 27, 2012 by 16 Comments
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SOME PEOPLE LOOK FOR A BEAUTIFUL PLACE OTHERS MAKE A PLACE BEAUTIFUL Isn't that so true? Now, granted, some of us do a better job making our places beautiful than others.  Beauty is in the eye (and pocketbook) of the beholder.  I do not do nearly as good a job as most people, but I am working on it, one mediocre project at a time.  And that's ok.  I am good with it. Pinterest is a pretty fabulous place.  Not only can we look at the best of the beautiful and be inspired, but we can take that inspiration and add a little beautiful to our own corner of the world. I ran across THIS … [Read more...]

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They Spoke to Me

May 3, 2012 by 17 Comments
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I have a weakness for kitchen stuff. It's quite ironic really, because I'm just not that fond of the kitchen. Perhaps that's why I enjoy pretty-ing the place up. If I can't love cooking, at least I can love the room I cook in. When I was in Georgia, these dishes and bowls screamed my name from across the store. I danced through aisles yelling "I'm coming my loves.  I'm coming." Not really, but they did whisper sweet temptations in my ear. I just had to bring them home. They're a nice addition, don't you think? So tell me, What's your weakness? What calls to you from across the … [Read more...]

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Home Improvements Make Me Happy (& Crazy)

October 28, 2011 by 18 Comments
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It's Friday.  I've been out of the blogging loop for so long (yes, two weeks is really long in blog time) that I don't know where to begin.  I do know that a contractor just left my house after installing a new chimney and wood stove.  I can't wait to get burning and make my house feel like a summer day.  I may even get crazy and take my crocheted gloves off tonight. I've been thinking lately, and I've come to the conclusion that my love language is paint.  Yes, I said P-A-I-N-T.  While some girls get flowers and jewels, my husband brings me home rollers and brushes.  The problem is … [Read more...]

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A Different Kind of Summer

July 12, 2011 by 11 Comments
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Are you doing anything differently since it's summer? We are.  I know that just because the calendar turns a page and the sun shines strong doesn't mean everyone gets time off from work.  That stinks.  I think an eight week mandatory paid vacation should exist for all non-essential jobs.  Or maybe only the winter lovers can work during the weeks of July and August...don't you think that would be a great idea? I'm loving summer and we are doing things differently here on The Fringe.  We're starting our days early in the morning.  Normally I would whine and fuss at my alarm … [Read more...]

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What’s Black & White and Pink all over?

July 10, 2011 by 10 Comments
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My baby is growing up and I'm not really sure if I like it.  That's the truth. She thought her yellow room, full of pastels and fluff, was too babyish. But there were butterflies flying on her walls! I didn't care if she had her flowered sheets since she was two.  Once upon a time my little girl picked out the baby pink fabric with octopuses and begged me make her curtains. Times change and so do rooms.  Let's hope this decor lasts another six years. So that's the big makeover.  We thought it would take months to complete, but this room is brought to you by our sponsor, … [Read more...]

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The Post That Never Ends & A Photo Contest

July 6, 2011 by 7 Comments
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I almost have nothing to say.  I even considered making this post pictures only, but it's against my nature.  So here's the basic weekend recap and the Summer Series photo contest. Saturday night we went to a ballgame, complete with salty/buttery popcorn and bleachers that give bottom aches. Nothing says America like baseball, except for hot dogs, apple pie, moonshine, hillbilly music, hot rods, drive-ins, and blue jeans.  Ok, and maybe a few more things, but baseball has to be high on the list. The kids quickly found friends and only came back to see us when they needed popcorn … [Read more...]

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In Lieu of Red, White, and Blue

July 3, 2011 by 8 Comments
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Will you feel terrible if I don't write a sappy 4th of July post? You can read this one from last year or this one from the year before if you really need a booster shot of patriotism.  I do apologize to my all-American readers.  In fact, I'll probably write a recap later in the week, complete with the obligatory picture of fireworks. Right now all I can think about is my daughter's bedroom.  She's talked me into giving her a decor update.  For some time she's been blabbing about growing up and her need to let go of pink and yellow, but I've basically been ignoring her, although I … [Read more...]

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Good Enough for Grandma

January 19, 2011 by 23 Comments

We are never satisfied. I'm not talking about our children, we expect them to continue wanting until they reach maturity.  I am talking about us - women.  Maybe social climates are the same for men.  I'm not sure.  I can only speak from experience and observation. Mothers are competing with their sixteen year-old daughters to be relevent, look youthful, and wear skinny jeans.  Why are we doing this to ourselves? Wasn't it at one time acceptable for a woman to age gracefully? For the most part we marry, have babies, build a career, keep a home, rear children, and enjoy … [Read more...]

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Split Personality

October 23, 2010 by 15 Comments
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We are on the cusp of winter.  I am certain, because we had snow flurries yesterday.  My kids act like Snoopy when the first snow falls, dancing around with their open mouths upturned toward the gray sky. A celebration of winter. Winter brings inventory time.  I yell to my kids and ask what they need systematically go through my children's wardrobes in an effort to ensure everyone is properly attired for the cold.  This year we were down two pairs of boots, a pair of foot-y pajamas, and blankets - three to be exact. It was a bad year for blankets in my household.  The dog dug a … [Read more...]

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