Inspiration Monday Party | Summer Salad Features

Welcome Back to Inspiration Monday!  We’re so happy you’re here today. This is the place where your links are seen simultaneously on SIX blogs at the same time, all you need to do is link up to ONE of our sites. I Should Be Mopping the Floor | Redhead Can Decorate | Refresh Restyle |  Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty

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Low Carb Lemon Cheesecake Bars

We made a huge batch of low carb lasagna this week (recipe coming soon!!) I really wanted a light, fresh dessert to follow up after dinner, and came up with this yummy (and low carb!) recipe for Lemon Cheesecake Bars. Even if you don’t follow a low carb diet, you cannot tell.  Did I mention

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How to paint patio furniture the easy way

I mentioned recently that I am doing a quick (well, hopefully quick) makeover on our back patio for summer.  The challenge is to clean up and restore the existing patio furniture that has taken quite a beating over the past 5 years.  And add some accessories, lights & pillows that will make my space feel

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Inspiration Monday Party | Summer DIY Projects To Make

 Hello party friends! Welcome to Inspiration Monday!! If this is your first time here , welcome we are so glad you are here.  And thank you to all of our weekly party-goers we love y’all and you continue to blow us away with your creativity & talent every week!!   Be sure and follow all

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New living room flooring inspiration

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tarkett NA. All opinions are 100% mine. Sometimes I know exactly what I want when I begin to compile ideas, colors and textures for a room makeover.  But flooring is one of the toughest changes to visualize for me.  I recently found a really

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Bright summer wreath

Summer is just around the corner, YIPPEE!! My favorite time of year, hands down is summertime. Iced tea, hot dogs on the grill, and kids playing in the backyard all day. Tons of sunshine, garage sales galore. Summer is such a fun time to bust out the bright colors, and get your happy on. Outside

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How to have an epic summer + commit to way less

Let’s face it, we all find ourselves in a rut sometimes. There seem to be many ways to arrive in burn out land. Especially as we transition into the summer months and may be trying to figure out how we are going to enjoy time with family, friends, lots of activities, travel, visitors, planning a

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Easy Pineapple Sorbet Recipe

  We are ice cream people.  Like run to the store just for ice cream type of folks. I haven’t been eating much the past few months, but I was curious how hard sorbet might be to make at home.  I like the fact that I can use quite a few different types of fruits,

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DIY Suede Tassel Necklace

  Hello friends I hope this finds you enjoying your day & maybe even finding some time to relax if you happen to have a long weekend!! It’s raining like crazy here, but we are pros at having fun rain or shine.  Living in Washington seems to include a strange love of rain.  We’re weird

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Inspiration Monday Party | Mason jar features & Giveaway!!

We have some BIG NEWS today! Our sweet bloggy friend, Debbie, from Refresh Restyle is joining the fun on Inspiration Monday as a permanent hostess! We’re thrilled to have her on board! If you’re linking up via her blog, it’s fantastic to have you partying with us! Your links will now be seen simultaneously on all

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Dusting off the fancy china and using it

“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Rubbermaid, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #RMDishRack   I recently unpacked and begin to finally use my Grandma’s china set after many years in storage.  I was unsure of how many years until I unwrapped pieces

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Choosing a bunch of happy today

  If we ask our children and loved ones what they really want in life, they would probably tell us that they want to be happy. I have thought a lot about happiness and life so much since my Mom passed away in early April.  After the initial shock wore off I have to admit,

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Industrial wood + pipe toothbrush holder

We love to get our DIY on every chance we get, and we have a special guest today visiting and sharing some sweet DIY goodness with us. Yep, it’s industrial & fabulous too!! Matthew Lyons  and his family are busy making their home their own, one step at a time and saving a ton of

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Inspiration Monday Party | DIY ideas for every room!!

 Hey, hey party people! I hope you have had an AMAZING  week, it was gorgeous for a few days here in WA state, now a bit rainy. But that’s ok, it just gives me time to get stuff done while I wait for the sun 🙂 Thank you for being here and for sharing all of

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Thrifting, coffee & loving the DIY life

thrifting compulsion: the compulsion to visit thrift stores or any establishment with low priced used goods on a more-than-frequent basis. the inability to apply self control when a thrifting opportunity presents itself. thrifting has begun to effect your relationships such as being late for a wedding due to stopping at a thrift store. late to

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DIY fringed t-shirt scarf

I have warm weather clothes & accessories on the mind today.  We are expecting quite warm weather here in the Pacific NW, and I am ready for it.  I have my maxi skirts, summer tops, capri’s and this new DIY fringed t-shirt scarf all ready for summer fun! I usually think of scarves for Fall

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Welcome to twelveOeight! I’m Tanya and I am so glad you are here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.

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