Well, it’s official- Lufkin is having a Cattle Baron’s Gala at the beautiful Winston 8 Ranch on October 9th, 2010. If you have never heard of a Cattle Baron’s Gala or Ball, let me tell you, it is a very special and fun evening, benefiting local American Cancer Society’s. If you live outside of East Texas, don’t stop reading yet,…
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Old Window Messaging Center…
My crafty and creative neighbor Jane and I have been busy over the last week with a fun idea to recycle old windows. Jane has these beautiful old windows that came out of an old home in Savannah. Jane lived in beautiful Savannah for several years while attending college and she found a bunch of antique windows in a dumpster…
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Idea Exchange: Mirrored Walls
I have been noticing a beautiful decorating trend lately- gorgeous mirrored walls! I know, I know, when I say mirrored walls, some of us automatically think of the big 1970’s trend and we cringe a little, and some cringe a lot (if we’re old enough to remember). I know that even some of you may have gone to great…
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My “Almost” Dream Closet- Closet Revamp Revealed…
One of my New Year’s resolutions this year was to finally do what I have wanted to do for years, tackle and organize my clothing closet. I’m not talking about just simply cleaning it up and putting clothes back on hangers, ha! I’m talking about completely revamping it in a big way that transforms it into a dream closet-perfectly designed…
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Crafty (and cheap) cake stands and a recipe for yummy Lemon Blossoms..
Yep, spring has sprung and Easter is a week away. I thought this week would be the perfect opportunity to share with you a delicious recipe for Lemon Blossoms from my Mom (and Paula Deen) that would be great for spring celebrations. I also wanted to share this quick and thrifty craft idea for cake stands that I just stumbled…
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Twine Transformations…
I’m into twine right now. Twine, you say? Uh-huh, twine… Well, I should say that I’m really into natural materials and textures right now and I’m not the only one as everywhere you look in interior design today, the naturals are almost everywhere. Burlap, linen, jute, bamboo and unfinished wood are at the forefront of the decorating trends today and…
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Medallion Mayhem…
Welcome to Monogram, opps, I mean Medallion Mayhem! I’ve been a little busy in my kitchen this morning as you can see from the pictures above. Yes, I’m sure you have also noticed that I have done some redecorating on my blog as well. I hope you like it and I think it’s a little bit easier to read, I…
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5 Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Mug and Spotlight on Bakerella’s Blog
5 Minute Microwave Chocolate Cake in a Mug After Monogram Madness (Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3- did I really do that?), I think we all need some chocolate and a quiet corner to crawl into the fetal position… I admit, I do get just a tad obsessed over things… I’m really sorry if anyone got hurt as I…
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Monogram Madness- Part 3
Ok, just so you know and as promised, the madness is REALLY stopping here! I have not changed my mind and decided to add a Part 4, even though I am admittedly tempted. For my sanity, I must step away from the monogramming and obsess about something else (like my daughter’s wagon “float” for her school parade). I’m thinking that…
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