Hello World! Welcome Friends! With Christmas approaching Mr. Dedicated did some major cleaning up in the yard to get it in top shape before putting out the outdoor decorations. Since our home is surrounded by pine trees, we have quite the excess of pine needles and pine cones. The pine cones are relatively easy to get cleaned up, but the pine needles are another story. ... Read More about Exterior Home Maintenance
3 Holiday Crafts to Make with the Kids
Hello World! Welcome Friends! You can feel it in the air: Christmas is coming! Soon twinkle lights will be dancing along porch eaves, fir trees will be tethered to car tops and our kids will be writing their letters to Santa Claus. The holiday season comes up on us fast, and almost just as quickly, it’s gone. It’s been a turbulent year, but I want to make sure the very end of 2016 is ... Read More about 3 Holiday Crafts to Make with the Kids
Make it Pretty Monday – Week 200
Hello World! Welcome Friends! I hope all that celebrated had a lovely Thanksgiving! How are you coming on your Christmas decorating and shopping? I'm doing fine on the decorating side with the help of Little Dedicated, but I haven't bought one Christmas present! Eeek. It makes me a little nervous. Usually, I'm almost done shopping at this time, but not ... Read More about Make it Pretty Monday – Week 200
The Sunday Showcase from Make it Pretty Monday
Hello World! Welcome Friends! So sorry for getting this post out late! Little Dedicated and I have been busy decorating, watching Christmas movies and throwing in a MarioKart break here and there. Time just got away from me. So, let's get to the top 4 views from last week's party! Welcome to: 4th Place for Most Views Encouraged at Home shared her lovely Master ... Read More about The Sunday Showcase from Make it Pretty Monday
How Doors Make a Difference to a Home
Hello World! Welcome Friends! When people think about decorating their home they usually consider replacing everything from their soft furnishings to the flooring and furniture. They spend an age stripping down and repainting the walls, and dressing the windows with new blinds and curtains. However, for some reason, many people simply do not think about replacing their doors when they decorate. ... Read More about How Doors Make a Difference to a Home