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Domino Necklaces? I'm Game!

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Domino Necklaces? I'm Game!
No, they are not new - and perhaps many of you have already "been there, done that." Not true for me. I had been designing the collage sheets for altering them for several years - but had never created one of my own.

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Time for a Change - Furniture Redo

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Time for a Change - Furniture Redo
Keep an eye out at your local flea markets and yard sales - you may just find a diamond in the rough!

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We Had Ourselves a Crafty Little Christmas

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We Had Ourselves a Crafty Little Christmas
After a quick bit of retail therapy, it was time to get down to business. It was a nice, relaxing gathering with some of our favorite folks - Tim Holtz, Martha Stewart, Anna Griffin, Jane Davenport....

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To Audrey with Love

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To Audrey with Love

When I think of simple elegance, the image of Audrey Hepburn often springs to mind. The little black dress, a simple strand of pearls, the perfect shade of lipstick.

She was always impeccable.

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Are You Naughty...or Nice?

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Are You Naughty...or Nice?
As I began writing this post, I immediately remembered one of my favorite quotes that I tease my husband with - "...sometimes, it is better to ask for forgiveness than permission."

My husband, not unlike Santa, does not share this sentiment. So, what's a girl to do?

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