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source Cloth napkins are a great way to dress up a table setting.  They add a lot of character, and can be found in so many different patterns and colors. They look so simple to make: link to tutorial Or buy, if you aren't the sewing type :) Hampton Jewels Etsy Shop These ones have been stenciled.  I love their graphic appeal. source source Like something a little more frilly?  These ones are made from an Amy Butler fabric with a rick rack trim. source What a great way to really make a table setting your own!

source My husband and I have been home-hunting lately.  Wow, what a process!  Our real estate agent emailed us an article on how you know if a home is "The One."  I thought it was interesting - so, here we go: 1)  You instantly feel possessive of it. 2) You start rationalizing it's flaws away. 3)  The kitchen and bathroom don't disgust you.  (That's a BIG one for me!) 4)  You involuntarily envision your family, furniture, decor, daily activities in that home. 5)  You loose interest in seeing other homes. To see the full article, go here . I don't  think we can say "YES" to all those questions yet...I guess we will keep looking! How did you know your house was, "The One"?

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Check out this cute arm chair + these great fabrics fabrics from lsfabrics.com, spoonflower.com, and fabric.com via source Pink + Navy What a great color combination!

Or two...a pair of ottomans. Why? Well, to start off they are just so dang cute!  I can't help but love them!  They truly are so versatile. Here are a few different ways you can utilize a pair of ottomans in your home: Slipped under a console table & taken out and used as extra seating when needed via As foot stools via Just 'floating' in a room and used as additional seating source Used as a cocktail/coffee table via Placed at the end of a bed - perfect for putting on your shoes.  (I love how this looks) via Placed in a nook of your home around a small table (There are three ottomans in this photo, but its okay...who's counting :) via Just a little random mom tid-bit about ottomans:  One of the greatest characteristics about ottomans in their soft corners.  Awesome if you have little ones running around - one less hard thing for them to hit their heads on.  Also, they are th...

real simple pinterest source pinterest The winner of the postcard giveaway is comment #7 -  Raree!!  Hooray for her! Raree - send me an email (my address is listed in the upper right-hand column) with your email address so that uprinting.com can email you with how to claim your prize!

I have been working on a boy's room design for a client.  The client wanted a car theme (not too overdone), and the color scheme was going be blues, oranges, and greens.  Since picking out these items there have been a few changes to the design (that I will show later) but I thought I would just post this design because I think it turned out quite cute. If you are interested in design services email me at rooms(dot)interiordesign(at)gmail.com ****************************** Also, TODAY is the last day for the 100 postcard giveaway (I know I said that yesterday, I got my days mixed up, and then corrected my mistake in the post below:) Click here  to enter.  You will be sad if you don't :(

Tomorrow, Oct. 13th is the LAST  day to enter the 100 Postcard Giveaway !   How awesome would it be to have FREE holiday cards, birth announcements or business postcards?!!  Don't miss out!  Click  HERE !! !

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Hey Guys!  I have Andrea here today dishing about an 'UGLY' in her home...something most of us can relate to....:) ______________________________ Hey everyone! My name is Andrea, and I blog over at Strawberry-Chic . I am a mother of 1 (almost 2) and an interior design graduate. My husband and I have been married for 5 years, and just recently moved out of our little college town in Idaho and have been trying to start designing our home the way we have always wanted. I was so excited when Melissa asked me to be apart of her "Ugly" Show & Tell Series. Which sounds a little weird right?...I mean, I don't typically like to remind myself of all of the ugly things in my home that have overstayed their welcome. But, I think it's fun to get a REAL LIFE glimpse into other people's lives and it's interesting to see that contrary to what some may think, most people do not live in a picture perfect home. There are multiple furniture pieces in my home...

I feel like I have been neglecting my blog this week.  Whoops :)  It has been gorgeous weather here in the mid 70's, so I guess I've just been involved in doing other things and not felt like blogging much! And really, I feel okay about that! Here is a link to make fall brown paper bag flowers, and 50 fun fall activities.  Enjoy! tutorial link To view activities, click here . AND ....  Don't forget to enter the 100 postcard giveaway!  People - wouldn't you like free postcards to use for a holiday card, birth announcement, etc., etc.!  Come on, work with me!! Click HERE for details and to enter (don't be shy!)

Remember this post?  In that post, I asked my reader's opinion on what photograph they liked best to accompany the blue flower photo. About 20 people left comments - the most comments I have ever gotten!  My client (in Utah) sent me this quick iphone picture of how the two framed prints looked.   I think they look great, the colors are perfect. Have a great day! & don't forget to enter the 100 post card giveaway below!

It's getting to be about that time of year to start thinking about your annual holiday greeting card, right?  Postcards  are one way to express your affection and care to your loved ones. Leading  online printing  companies have come up with various designs that will suit up your creativity.   I am delighted to tell you that Uprinting.com has asked me to host an  100 POSTCARD GIVEWAY !  One reader will win 100 5x7 14pt. cardstock gloss postcards! link Can you believe that?  The great thing about this giveaway is that there are endless possibilities on what you could use these postcards for.  Personal Uses (christmas/holiday cards, thank you cards, 'we've moved' cards, birth announcements, etc).   Business Uses ( Promoting an in-store sale, 'thank-you for your business' cards, or just as a mailer to get your business name out there). The website is so easy to use!  Here are a few examples of postcards I quickly...