Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 30, 2011

Decorating Ideas….Small Offices

We just finished painting the living room (photos coming soon), so now it’s on to the office for organization & beautifying…If you live in a small space & have a lot of stuff (like me), here are some great ideas … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2011

Local (artist) Spotlight…Dug Nap

If you are in Burlington, Vermont TODAY (August 25), Dug Nap is outside Frog Hollow on Church St signing his prints.  Unframed prints are just $18 (includes signing)!   My boyfriend and I love his work – it’s fresh, funky … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2011

Fun with Fruit Friday… Rainbow of Fruit!

Today I’m posting a great idea for a rainbow fruit platter by a fellow blogger, Homemade Serenity. How cute is this idea?! Mmmmm taste the rainbow… Click HERE to get tips on how to make this fruit rainbow

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August 25, 2011

Quick Appetizer…Baked Brie Goodness!

This is an old favorite of mine that I actually had for the first time years ago at a dinner party.  I went to the dinner party with a friend, not actually knowing the hostess (nor do I still today), … Continue reading →

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August 22, 2011

Fun Find… Herb Scissors!

Have the Monday Blues?  Hopefully this will put a smile on your face… Herb Scissors!! I don’t know about you, but chopping herbs isn’t my favorite thing.  We have an herb garden out on our patio, where we’re growing parsley, … Continue reading →

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August 19, 2011

Fun with Fruit Friday…Basil Ice Cream on Grilled Peaches

An extended family member of mine recently posted on her blog that they had made this & it sounded VERY intriguing! If you are interested in making this recipe, here is the link: Grilled Peaches with Basil Ice Cream

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August 18, 2011

Living Room Feng Shui Before & After

As a follow-up to my post yesterday, Living Room Decorating Tips & Feng Shui, I am posting my own Before and After photos of the reorganization of my living room per my research.  Besides, who doesn’t like a good Before … Continue reading →

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August 17, 2011

Living Room Decorating Tips & Feng Shui

I’m figuring out the layout of our living room & have been struggling.  The design I had initially mapped out ended up causing horrible energy in the room, so naturally I looked up some Feng Shui tips… Living Room Do … Continue reading →

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August 15, 2011

Only a REAL redhead would understand…

I feel lucky that I was born a redhead.  I’ve never wanted to have any other color.  I dyed my hair once, just out of curiosity, and hated it.  I missed being stopped in the streets by people telling me … Continue reading →

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August 11, 2011

What to do this weekend in the Champlain Valley… 8/12-8/14/11

What to do….what to do…Well, here’s a few ideas for what to do! Lake Champlain Maritime Festival: Kids Day events on Friday, events Saturday at the ECHO Center, boating demonstrations & Mission Possible (a crazy race) on Sunday.  There will … Continue reading →

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