Stairs...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who would have thought stairs could be so interesting?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_Ul9BS1BicZzpLFFTU2PK5uOxqMLbUgkO5gMfdyNZq0sychFORU7xbLbZvPCG6KJ3rxfnrZsJRllNes7U786h_NNw5A5mJtBYpRtUPgvcpjJRifdaDBPp6-wQssvz6HJNoqmYPVN1Mo/s1600/cba5e08a4ba9ac793a66c282a960cc8a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis_Ul9BS1BicZzpLFFTU2PK5uOxqMLbUgkO5gMfdyNZq0sychFORU7xbLbZvPCG6KJ3rxfnrZsJRllNes7U786h_NNw5A5mJtBYpRtUPgvcpjJRifdaDBPp6-wQssvz6HJNoqmYPVN1Mo/s1600/cba5e08a4ba9ac793a66c282a960cc8a.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Stairs...

Who would have thought stairs could be so interesting? All images via pinterest ... little did we know!

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Changing Things Up

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Back around Christmas time, I had a wild hair to move some things around.  My Ikea expedit has always been in the hallway nook leading to the family room.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZm1gCJrMki47rupdvpkvTnMLgXIF5w5XArpxUtssjC9fRDtHW08U8mxp3TOL1F8YkciK8__5ix9V1M8yw3FW4pjzaCdkecGuIXCihDy-wZ7YL0hDye_7VJO_PJ8a2mqDiCix9XrgfPI/s1600/gallery+wall08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZm1gCJrMki47rupdvpkvTnMLgXIF5w5XArpxUtssjC9fRDtHW08U8mxp3TOL1F8YkciK8__5ix9V1M8yw3FW4pjzaCdkecGuIXCihDy-wZ7YL0hDye_7VJO_PJ8a2mqDiCix9XrgfPI/s1600/gallery+wall08.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I like it here but the area underneath the mirror in the dining room was empty.  So I moved the expedit here.  I posted it on Facebook and several of you seemed to like the change.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPj8c3GWCVPW3K9d_o3glWw4o9adiakuEQyE-5gVgzmWBYIF7OhUQPTMSrS7P8wS763FxKeOmSH9RSzEDFtNZfV_tjo7St6iCfnmJ60fTYVrkYzVlQqJKi3QFfkHs8ulJIH7W8-a6yMU/s1600/DSCN6800.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPj8c3GWCVPW3K9d_o3glWw4o9adiakuEQyE-5gVgzmWBYIF7OhUQPTMSrS7P8wS763FxKeOmSH9RSzEDFtNZfV_tjo7St6iCfnmJ60fTYVrkYzVlQqJKi3QFfkHs8ulJIH7W8-a6yMU/s1600/DSCN6800.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I don't completely love it but like the expedit fills in the gap.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYGKU7D5ikT-rjl8KQH_-dfwKtNZXETsSRr8ldmpTtkJ8YXcJ0Ftaw-mRVej-QEWsILDkCpmJMnKq7fvvoAM6xr8UmfWqzr3FkeuBcOUCLi6sHIxNHYACQ9KmsFV58wkulGZABk98eBk/s1600/DSCN6798.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYGKU7D5ikT-rjl8KQH_-dfwKtNZXETsSRr8ldmpTtkJ8YXcJ0Ftaw-mRVej-QEWsILDkCpmJMnKq7fvvoAM6xr8UmfWqzr3FkeuBcOUCLi6sHIxNHYACQ9KmsFV58wkulGZABk98eBk/s1600/DSCN6798.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">With this change, the hallway nook now becomes empty.  I would love an open console table to display baskets and other large decor items.</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love the openness on this one.  The mix of wood and metal give it a rustic feel which I'm open to.</span><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/WoodlandConsoleAI13/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302308/woodland-console-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/WoodlandConsoleAI13/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302308/woodland-console-table.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.crateandbarrel.com/woodland-console-table/s207640" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">source</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one pairs nicely with the striped walls.</span><a href="http://katelynjamesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/home-decorating-foyers_6964.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://katelynjamesblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/home-decorating-foyers_6964.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://katelynjamesblog.com/foyer-stripes-and-clocks/" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This one is gorgeous but a little above my budget.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/BluestoneCnsl1XFI11/&$web_zoom$&wid=558&hei=558/1308302307/bluestone-console-table.jpg" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I could DIY one of my own like this.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHVf8qQDT00HjD-jSbmXJ8ZWIekw2JnwNlMaCRV1pRoUosl28xlY7eP-7CRQ6mFZBJOSaF9avx8QqJAUVskVpFPmUw_UYJcTT2HZ-hzNFylKwpFz3O7hztnHb82lQErRh3MC6pY0mlSM/s1600/StyledStaircaseLanding_7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHVf8qQDT00HjD-jSbmXJ8ZWIekw2JnwNlMaCRV1pRoUosl28xlY7eP-7CRQ6mFZBJOSaF9avx8QqJAUVskVpFPmUw_UYJcTT2HZ-hzNFylKwpFz3O7hztnHb82lQErRh3MC6pY0mlSM/s1600/StyledStaircaseLanding_7.jpg" width="474" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.desertdomicile.com/2012/10/diy-18-console-table.html" target="_blank">source</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also like this parson style table with stools or ottomans tucked underneath.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://p-hw2.pixstatic.com/52548e24697ab052e2005c74._w.540_h.722_s.fit_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://p-hw2.pixstatic.com/52548e24697ab052e2005c74._w.540_h.722_s.fit_.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/edytas-modern-with-a-drop-of-d-139263" target="_blank">source</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I'm still debating on a few options before I pull the trigger on purchasing anything.  Any suggestions? </span></div><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Changing Things Up

Back around Christmas time, I had a wild hair to move some things around.  My Ikea expedit has always been in the hallway nook leading to th...

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Look A Likes

<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Whenever I see a sale for dining room furniture, I quickly click over.  </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Target is having a pretty good sale on theirs right now.  I</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> saw these dining chairs and immediately fell in love.  They are modern and the subtle wingback is gorgeous.  A set of 2 chairs is on sale for $132.99.  What a steal!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">West Elm is also having a sale and they have almost the exact same chairs, but with nail head trim, for $489.99 a pair.</span></span><br /><br /><div style="margin: 0 auto; width: 600px;"><div style="position: relative;"><img alt="dining chairs" border="0" height="410" src="http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/FTX0HydP9MjB5HYabDPyBw/cid/110864367/id/FtOjU-6B4xGi9lmVNxsv_g/size/c600x410.jpg" title="dining chairs" width="600" /></div></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.target.com/p/charlie-modern-wingback-dining-chair-textured-grey-set-of-2/-/A-14563399#prodSlot=medium_1_7" target="_blank">Charlie Modern Wingback Dining Chair</a> / <a href="http://www.westelm.com/products/willoughby-nailhead-dining-chair-g849/?pkey=call-sale&cm_src=all-sale||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_--_-" target="_blank">Willoughby Nailhead Dining Chair</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but I like the Target version better and they are a fraction of the price.</span></div></div><br /> <img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

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Inspiring...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;">Between having a new baby and multiple projects -- life has been crazy!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I thought I would post some images that have inspired me on several projects.  The smallest concept can help create the perfect room.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this quote by Bernt Heiberg:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>"The family is surrounded by objects with a history of intimate familiarity that cuts across generations."</i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This quote describes these images perfectly!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQHINR_wLvrxU_Emr8hR_Lpk9yeVpVkFoRDUKc6k1ps__RhuItamMwHyqyiFCIPhJEyYxwsV5C_M2TMfy0k8n-_gs5eeAlP89Edwvfa-Jwkp2-EFIVDetXbal8aQye_jjHvXi_rq4VsCg/s1600/79ideas_gorgeous_old_coffee_table_leather_chairs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Inspiring...

Between having a new baby and multiple projects -- life has been crazy! I thought I would post some images that have inspired me on several ...

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Sass and Class Polyvore Contest

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/sass_class/set?.embedder=2559602&.svc=copypaste&id=110335603" target="_blank">Polyvore</a> is hosting another decorating contest. This time they have paired with Cassie from <a href="http://hisugarplum.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hi Sugarplum</a>.  The theme is Sass and Class.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KgssXHlC5Za2DSZ77GtnVaBS4X66DtqFIC5mG09AwNfEBYUrhyphenhyphenCu9h_3xDXNFs7LZ816AKYAYTNW6Powhrhw0y2Y61V2yLa1QgzbGvnIfFnwuIKm3Jj6MfPgRPvSM71sfKkKmQSnNZU/s1600/sass+and+class2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8KgssXHlC5Za2DSZ77GtnVaBS4X66DtqFIC5mG09AwNfEBYUrhyphenhyphenCu9h_3xDXNFs7LZ816AKYAYTNW6Powhrhw0y2Y61V2yLa1QgzbGvnIfFnwuIKm3Jj6MfPgRPvSM71sfKkKmQSnNZU/s1600/sass+and+class2.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's always fun to create these mood boards.  There will be two winners that each get $500 to spend at Anthropologie!  Count me in.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br /></span><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" />

Sass and Class Polyvore Contest

Polyvore is hosting another decorating contest. This time they have paired with Cassie from Hi Sugarplum .  The theme is Sass and Class. I...

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Foyer Photos

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Back when we put up the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2013/08/board-and-batten-in-foyer.html" target="_blank">board and batten</a> in the entry, I knew I wanted something to go above it.  This wall sat empty for while.  I just wasn't sure exactly what would go there.  I debated on photos or a large mirror.  More photos of the kiddos won.  You can't have enough family photos around the house right?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdG60gdJi6T1_cRJEyClRM2tDY5grwWNP8OaLeQMAD4wFt923cAaDD4DJNsdazB2HdUNNUYsN4WIYls3_6OP3ohmjFxBFQDwXIv_d-p0RcRjDtW3Wr8mrVk8QQnSdtDILOxgABvQOcxI/s1600/photos01.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXdG60gdJi6T1_cRJEyClRM2tDY5grwWNP8OaLeQMAD4wFt923cAaDD4DJNsdazB2HdUNNUYsN4WIYls3_6OP3ohmjFxBFQDwXIv_d-p0RcRjDtW3Wr8mrVk8QQnSdtDILOxgABvQOcxI/s640/photos01.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywUtOXlgMDUtDSLUVRkNu0NIR4WgqASdM644-ecLIXCOuitUw9q3N8NxS7i4uVGHP9TFLfInv3wMN0y8GcrLcHAifr_p9S4yi6X2rdnpoHGEBv_TVVJTosTk3zBNmdnq8-SymR9ItyMM/s1600/photos02.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiywUtOXlgMDUtDSLUVRkNu0NIR4WgqASdM644-ecLIXCOuitUw9q3N8NxS7i4uVGHP9TFLfInv3wMN0y8GcrLcHAifr_p9S4yi6X2rdnpoHGEBv_TVVJTosTk3zBNmdnq8-SymR9ItyMM/s640/photos02.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEils2_eO5mk16FUrIumRDRyUgXju_z3y4eKPEyv6f15IuoP-aWU6_GUuvMUQLt5oqcnt-MbNzWZhTL89jpy9mfNLBfyGzEVtOIzpsWFa6q5toV2Afbi0GNc5jgTJorssb8iZHaqFmVPCUY/s1600/photos03.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEils2_eO5mk16FUrIumRDRyUgXju_z3y4eKPEyv6f15IuoP-aWU6_GUuvMUQLt5oqcnt-MbNzWZhTL89jpy9mfNLBfyGzEVtOIzpsWFa6q5toV2Afbi0GNc5jgTJorssb8iZHaqFmVPCUY/s640/photos03.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC02RtQQIsa_drQDXkQi-UInbbr6QlgZnbLWKUc6aKChRK6xEymoUVsmlsLiurNd6DEKqzhi2O4loCRSG1m6i4PsPT9cfIGOUc9zqgQcr4fG2OE8VhT7uHL0GDLwVknEJnh2BFQEik3U4/s1600/photos04.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC02RtQQIsa_drQDXkQi-UInbbr6QlgZnbLWKUc6aKChRK6xEymoUVsmlsLiurNd6DEKqzhi2O4loCRSG1m6i4PsPT9cfIGOUc9zqgQcr4fG2OE8VhT7uHL0GDLwVknEJnh2BFQEik3U4/s640/photos04.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I also wanted to share a picture to show you how the front foyer relates to the <a href="http://decoratingcents.blogspot.com/2014/01/entry-mirrorsagain.html" target="_blank">mirrors' new home</a> I showed you last week.  They are just around the corner from the front door entrance.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkZrmzr_g22oI3Xw5-s4VLnIAad1HeTpHOl-Kn241-jvXYLEIc9ojRRlLnvL96sdafSWZ7KjIPPizUGpoykf6sTrY6qSlDQwyb1oXyze9bP2wHLoRZRz_IUvsHCFhQFBHuVK47_pOLrk/s1600/photos05.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkZrmzr_g22oI3Xw5-s4VLnIAad1HeTpHOl-Kn241-jvXYLEIc9ojRRlLnvL96sdafSWZ7KjIPPizUGpoykf6sTrY6qSlDQwyb1oXyze9bP2wHLoRZRz_IUvsHCFhQFBHuVK47_pOLrk/s640/photos05.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Can't wait till we continue the board and batten throughout the rest of the entry.  Maybe I'm more excited to buy a nailgun than the actual work!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">What do you think about a dark color on the interior of the front door?  Ever since we've been here, I've wanted to paint it a dark color.  Maybe gray? </span><br /><br /><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54489/316/0CB760E2AD1EF5DEC1BEB8DD6026223F.png" style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; border: 0px none ! important;" /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sharing with</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/02/february-before-and-after.html" target="_blank">Thrifty Decor Chick</a> * </span></span>

Foyer Photos

Back when we put up the board and batten in the entry, I knew I wanted something to go above it.  This wall sat empty for while.  I just wa...

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Cozy...

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This time of year brings its own beauty and charm... siting by the fire and eating yummy comfort food is a must. all images via I have so ma...

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