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{1000 follower extravaganza}

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September 11, 2011 By | 22 Comments
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  Someone please pinch me - I think my little blog has hit the 1,000 google followers mark!! WOW!!! I am so excited and feel extremely honored to have your support and feel your appreciation for what I do here! It is so humbling to know that so many people all over the world are interested in the things I do and say. Thank you so much!! To show my appreciation for having you on board and making blogging even more fun, I have gathered some amazing sponsors to host a week full of fun giveaways. The celebrations will start on Monday, September 12th and will run through the … {click here to continue reading}



{floral friday #31}

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September 9, 2011 By | 11 Comments
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Happy Friday and welcome to this week's {floral friday}! I hope you all had a good (and short) week after the long weekend. What do you have planned for this weekend? Today's featured flower is the Medinilla magnifica. An amazing-looking flower if you ask me! A few facts about the Medinilla magnifica: The Medinilla magnifica was named after José de Medinilla y Pineda, who was governor of the Mariana Islands in the 19th century. The flower is also known as rose grape. The Medinilla magnifica blooms from early spring to late summer. I'm partying here! ♥ … {click here to continue reading}



{DIY sewing machine cover}

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September 7, 2011 By | 20 Comments
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  I've been sewing quite a bit lately and have kept my sewing machine out in the open, so I don't have to pack and unpack every time I want to use it. My sewing machine came with a plastic dust cover - pretty nifty if you ask me. ;) But my sewing machine also has a few miles on the clock and the plastic cover shows. It is ripped, brittle and stained and just screamed for a replacement. So, what's better than using your sewing machine to make a new dress for it?   What you'll need: fabric sewing machine and thread scissors tape measure optional: crocheted lace or … {click here to continue reading}



{nifty thrifty sunday #21}

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September 3, 2011 By | 12 Comments
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Welcome to this week's {nifty thrifty sunday}! Thank you so much for stopping by to party here with me! I can't believe we had 199 link ups last week!! What have you been up to this week? I can't wait to see! ;) Here are some of my favorites from last week's {nifty thrifty sunday}: {1} Tales from Tangerine: Orange Creamsicle Cake {2} SewHappiness: Waiting for the Rain Pillow   {3} Never a dull day...: Woodsy Nursery {4} Domestic Charm: Wire Basket Organizer   {5} Burton Avenue: Cereal Box Lighthouse Candle Holder {6} Mandy's Recipe Box: Lemon Blueberry … {click here to continue reading}



{floral friday #30}

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September 2, 2011 By | 6 Comments
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Welcome to this week's {floral friday}! Can you believe it's already the 30th floral friday? Time sure flies by when you're blogging! I can't believe my little blog is only 16 GFC followers away from 1,000!! I have something fun planned for ya'll once we hit that number! So, be sure to check back! ;) What do you have planned for the weekend? The weather over here is supposed to get back up to the high 70's after about a week of rain and fall-like weather, so I hope the hubby and I get to spend some time in the sun.. The flower I'm sharing with you today is the Gloriosa or flame lily. A … {click here to continue reading}