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Some of you may have followed my saga of the stinky house that we had and how I removed odors there. With that fixer-upper house, we also inherited a refrigerator that hadn’t been kept clean. We did clean it and disinfect it and it was …
Oof. The smell of mildew will send me running. I’m very sensitive to it as are many people. The smell can give some of us a headache, sinus congestion, and brain fog. Clearly, I’m allergic to it, but even if you aren’t, it can still …
When spring arrives and the weather starts to warm, we look forward to spending more time outdoors. Evenings and warm summer nights can be so luxurious and we like to get the most out of those lovely temperate evenings. You can enjoy your day longer …
There is something about Farmhouse and Country Kitchen decor that makes your home so inviting. It says, “Come on in, relax and enjoy yourself.” I think that is one reason that it has stayed so popular. It creates a very homey atmosphere. To get the …
So, my dream of having a woodstove AND a fireplace came true with our 1970’s house in the woods. It was a fixer-upper of sorts and, for me, the worst part was all of the old house smells. I explain how I got rid of …
When I decorate my house I tend to focus on the areas that other people see the most–the living room, the family room, the kitchen, and the dining area. I tend to be a minimalist decorator in the master bedroom and bathrooms because I feel …
I love the idea of DIYing, do you? That’s D.I.Y.-ing–Do It Yourself -ing. (I had to explain because my husband asked what it was!) I love to go through Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby and Michaels and dream of the endless possibilities of cuteness I could …
If you’ve followed my blog, you know that we bought a fixer-upper house this year, and it came with a whole set of old-house smells. I have been conquering the smells one by one which you can read in my post, How to Remove Odors …
Do you have a home with that “old house” smell? Cupboards that smell like old grease? The smell of smoke that you can’t air out? That’s exactly what I had and let me tell you how I was able to remove the odors and clean …
Beautiful Cobalt Blue and White Kitchen Inspiration My love affair with cobalt blue dishes started when I visited antique shops with my mother many years ago. I remember her bringing home this adorable cobalt blue eye wash cup which I loved to use! …until I …
****Be sure to read to the end for your free printable shopping list!**** Getting Your Own Place and How to Furnish Your First Home on a Budget My eldest daughter and her husband of one year just moved into their first home together. …
