A Ball jar secret
Dear Affable Ally, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. It wasn’t mentioned by my grandmother or promoted by Coffee-mate or even on the “As seen on TV”…
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Easy decorating ideas and projects with the budget conscious DIY’er in mind. All ideas are repurposed or with a farmhouse, vintage, rustic feel
How I use books in my decor
One thing I’ve noticed at thrift stores is the plethora of used books. I can usually find them costing ten cents to a dollar. Sometimes they’ll have a BOGO sale or…
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Hanging out in the trees
Since it’s officially summer and hotter than Hades around here, my only outdoor inspiration is what I can see from the windows hanging out in the trees. You won’t find me…
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Everyday centerpiece with vintage bottles
Who doesn’t like fresh flowers? I actually know one person who is allergic therefore isn’t a fan – poor thing. I feel sorry for her. You can see from the…
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Tips for an al fresco ready tray or centerpiece!
I’ve always wanted to dine “al fresco” in Navasota. Doesn’t that sound fancy shmancy? Aaal frescooo. But even though I can mix a fancy Italian word that means outside with a…
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