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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I love these simple relaxed spaces.  They remind me to get back to the basics and also to create a home that celebrates the simple things in life!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing I love more than a home that is easy, calm and unpretentious.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">One of my favorites quotes that always rings true: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"> '<i>Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated'          </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;">                                                                                                                 - Confucious</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">I have been obsessed with gorgeous food styling lately... what is wrong with me?!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I could spend all day looking through <a href="http://www.roostblog.com/">Roost's</a> images!  This food blog is a must - see!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It reminds me to slow down and take time to learn to embrace beautiful cooking/food!  </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-tcK7RVIo_yyuLN3Aaezh8S9c1TO9SJ8cF222SIU3rTqNeYHNgFGIBV7EzKBd51zfH4walJCBsMGIWT-jhPprKSBzsuHIyVGDRuMiU_xxnqdmnC0eSxd9ND_RedFziRnqg1gUMes4ItR/s1600/bfdinner5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh-tcK7RVIo_yyuLN3Aaezh8S9c1TO9SJ8cF222SIU3rTqNeYHNgFGIBV7EzKBd51zfH4walJCBsMGIWT-jhPprKSBzsuHIyVGDRuMiU_xxnqdmnC0eSxd9ND_RedFziRnqg1gUMes4ItR/s640/bfdinner5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Earthy Eats...

I have been obsessed with gorgeous food styling lately... what is wrong with me?!!I could spend all day looking through Roost's images!  This food blog is a must - see!!!It reminds me to slow down and take time to learn to embrace beautiful cooking/food!  All images Via... a little reminder for me t…

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What I've Learned About Blogging

<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Over this past year, there are some things I've learned about this world of blogging.  For one thing, it ain't easy.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VAacGo5-M2D7gkNno3G4axx5uElTP7WHAy07ClJcbLPENgez9RgGWju0SYEAS9Bn-KqkUqRng1Sj0gfQ_mtKmdC7sLN_HCf9RK5JAVgjkMx4dnDHJcT4xny8f9N7rc6WW03H8v02mrU/s1600/comparing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VAacGo5-M2D7gkNno3G4axx5uElTP7WHAy07ClJcbLPENgez9RgGWju0SYEAS9Bn-KqkUqRng1Sj0gfQ_mtKmdC7sLN_HCf9RK5JAVgjkMx4dnDHJcT4xny8f9N7rc6WW03H8v02mrU/s400/comparing.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://designindulgences.com/" target="_blank">source</a></div><br /><b>Not to compare my blog to others.</b>  </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My blog's not perfect.  Sure there are larger, more successful blogs out there, but I'm doing this for me.  I didn't start a blog to be popular or have people approve of what I do.  I simply wanted a way to document my home's progress over time.  I can post pictures for my family and friends to see and in turn learn a few things from fellow bloggers.  There are so many great ideas out there.  Instead of being envious of fellow bloggers, I'm inspired and motivated to be better. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWn9FyafdHBeKU-lRex4Ck3jhSfcNRnLjWImoBN0CZJtpW7wSXMDEkRF3n8wWV6L9c2TW1ObgqMzRtHiewPGFXCtwAyMpHC9-371utOQinvXt1L8_8uA1eNm9Bhy3ID2bXtQSVCKBUxc/s1600/225813368786179798_fxAvxDbI_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiWn9FyafdHBeKU-lRex4Ck3jhSfcNRnLjWImoBN0CZJtpW7wSXMDEkRF3n8wWV6L9c2TW1ObgqMzRtHiewPGFXCtwAyMpHC9-371utOQinvXt1L8_8uA1eNm9Bhy3ID2bXtQSVCKBUxc/s400/225813368786179798_fxAvxDbI_f.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/" target="_blank">source</a></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Not to compare my home to others.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">My home is exactly that, my home.  My family lives here and no one else's opinion matters.  I can't make my home look perfect and or buy expensive items just because I see them in someone else's home or magazines.  We have a budget and I try to stick to it.  There is some splurging but I can't play keep up with the house down the street.  I have to buy what fits my family's budget and lifestyle.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/238057530273419869_uGSVQ6VD_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://media-cache-ec3.pinterest.com/upload/238057530273419869_uGSVQ6VD_f.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://theclassyissue.com/post/23352828035" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Blogging is hard work.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Blogging isn't my full time job and right now is just a hobby.  There are days where I don't post due to family time.  I don't want to take away from them just to get a post in.  Being a mother and wife are important to me.  Between completing projects, not forgetting to take pictures during projects, labeling pictures, loading pictures, typing posts, linking to parties, and responding to emails, this could become a full time job in itself.  I have to set goals and pace myself.  I constantly have to ask myself what I want to accomplish with this blog. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/197525133627166111_GXnFIhvV_f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/197525133627166111_GXnFIhvV_f.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ilw.com/articles/2012,0601-buchanan.shtm" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Blogging takes money.</b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This blog is real life for me.  Some larger bloggers are paid to blog, not me.  I have to fund 100% of my projects.  I don't buy stuff just to make a project so I can blog about it.  I'm not trying to buy my readers or do a project because so-and-so did it.  I only complete projects where the end result is something I will actually use in my home.  Until money starts growing on trees, I'm keeping it real life around here.  There are so many projects I would like to complete, but I know there's a price to pay.<br />    </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm thankful for my accomplishments so far and hoping this next year is even better.  My readers have made it all worth while.<br /><br />Don't forget to enter the Designer Pillow Shop giveaway <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2012/06/designer-pillow-shop-giveaway.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; 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What I've Learned About Blogging

Over this past year, there are some things I've learned about this world of blogging.  For one thing, it ain't easy. sourceNot to compare my blog to others.  My blog's not perfect.  Sure there are larger, more successful blogs out there, but I'm doing this for me.  I didn't start a blog to be popula…

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Stockholm Charm...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Check out this charmer in <a href="http://www.skeppsholmen.se/stockholm/lant--sjostallen?guid=41J3U78BVAQBPQPS&view=Description">Stockholm, Sweden</a>!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I love all the natural light coupled with the organic ambiance.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Notice how the Swedish juxtapose the rough and refined with the old and new... very eclectic!</div><div style="text-align: center;">A little edgy, but still country!  I love this home!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATpqGinj4ez1hnDPiuAZ6pPhd7h0bf3_nEbo2aDLypgsHAj1VPObH56Jak5QQ2Ydmo_T4RwmTTuaCDPHB7PDA9zwd_2RNxPTmuT0R2vjgnEt62o-CMQacHpFy7YBUlITbENw8NWmngrp6/s1600/original.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="421" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjATpqGinj4ez1hnDPiuAZ6pPhd7h0bf3_nEbo2aDLypgsHAj1VPObH56Jak5QQ2Ydmo_T4RwmTTuaCDPHB7PDA9zwd_2RNxPTmuT0R2vjgnEt62o-CMQacHpFy7YBUlITbENw8NWmngrp6/s640/original.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Stockholm Charm...

Check out this charmer in Stockholm, Sweden!I love all the natural light coupled with the organic ambiance.Notice how the Swedish juxtapose the rough and refined with the old and new... very eclectic!A little edgy, but still country!  I love this home!All images via... super cool!!…

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