Fourth of July Porch!

Fourth of July Porch!

You’re a grand old flag………..

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……….you’re a high-flying flag……….

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………..and forever in peace may you wave!

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Well, the Porch is dressed and ready for the Fourth of July!!!

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All I needed to do was add FLAGS!!!

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A trio in the fern is just enough!

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Remember my unusual door “wreaths“…..

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….adding a couple of flags to each and they’re ready for the 4th!!

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None of the decor has changed from the summer porch….except for adding flags!

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Along with a flag pillow!

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And, the swing is complete with another flag pillow!!

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Even my child’s galoshes received some patriotism!!

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I placed some patriotic fabric in my patriotic basket….

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….added some faux green apples, so the deer aren’t tempted to nibble!

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My version of “as American as Apple Pie“!!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Fourth of July!!!!!

Until next time…..

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Valentine Porch 2014

Valentine Porch 2014

Transforming my Winter Porch was simple with a little felt, burlap and pip berries!

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Winter Home Tour

Winter Home Tour

I know it’s February……….

……..in fact, I’m tweaking my house for Valentine’s day today,

BUT,

I wanted to post my winter home tour (since I’ve never done one!). So, here ya go!

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Winter Mantel

Winter Mantel

I must make an admission…..I wasn’t going to publish this post.  The pictures are too dark, fuzzy and just below par and I want my blog posts to be kept to a high standard.  But then I had a talk with myself (do you do that?) and decided that no one and nothing is perfect and I will  look back on this in a year, or two or three, and I will have hopefully improved my skills in all areas and appreciate where I was.
So, here ya go!
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Keep it simple!

That’s one of my goals this coming year!

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Halloween Decorating – Quick & Easy

Halloween Decorating – Quick & Easy

It seems like just yesterday it was September 1st and I was decorating for fall!!

Halloween really ‘creeped’ up on me this year so I decided to just add a couple of quick and easy touches!!

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If you saw my Fall Home Tour, then you know I love to decorate with pumpkins of all types, colors, sizes and textures!

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Fall Mantel

Fall Mantel

SUBDUED……………….

SIMPLE………………………..

CLASSY………………….

FALL MANTEL!!!

This is the look I decided to go with this year!

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Fall Home Tour at ‘The Manor’

Fall Home Tour at ‘The Manor’

Yes, FALL has finally arrived at The Manor!

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