Home Is Where Your Heart Is

As a family we have had the opportunity to travel to amazing places while my husband was serving in the Army.  I know that if it weren’t for the military we wouldn’t have had been able to see all the places we’ve seen or met the incredible people we have.

I’ve been wanting to create a wall map that shows all the great places we’ve lived.

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Coffee Table Options

I think every room needs a table of some kind, whether it’s just to add to the decor, putting your drinks on, or just for putting your feet up.  Tables can add a lot of personality to a room.  

I have been looking for a small coffee table option for my living room, something not too big, but with personality.  I had this suitcase in my flea market show inventory and decided it would be perfect.  I found some perfect legs at the thrift store, drilled holes into the bottom of the case (Yikes! That was hard to do to such a lovely, old piece.), inserted the legs and screwed them in place.

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Bewitchin Block Party #5

Welcome to Bewitchin Projects Block Party Sundays.

A place for our creative friends to share and network with each other.  

We are always so inspired by you.  Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous ideas.

Be sure to spread the love by pinning and sharing your favorite projects, as well.

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As your hosts we are having a blast and are thrilled to see all the amazing talent.  Our goal is to bring you even more fun, love, and exposure.  You will be seen on 10 blogs!!!!  So many people will see your awesomeness and each weekly party will ROCK!

MEET YOUR HOSTS 

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DIY French Cloche

Hello!  I hope you all are enjoying the end of your summer.  

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Today I want to share with you one of my favorite items to decorate my home with.   Have you ever heard of a cloche?  It’s a French word meaning “bell” and these amazing pieces were originally used to cover outdoor plants in the cold weather.  Today you see them used more inside to cover plants or to display a fun arrangement underneath.

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The Books Im Reading And Why I Love Them!

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Tuna Melt Sandwich

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I just want to share with you a simple, but delicious tuna sandwich that I just love.  

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Using Mirrors To Brighten A Room

I had always learned that lighting is important in home decor and figured all I needed were some lamps and to open the curtains. I soon learned that some times that doesn’t always work. I live in an area that has tons of trees which keeps the light dim in our home. I love the trees, but am not a big fan of dark rooms.  I like the warm light that lamps give and usually have my curtains open but, in my case, that’s not enough. I would bet that many of you have a room or two in your home with the same problem, whether it’s a dim basement or a room that doesn’t get any sunshine.

Did you know mirrors can help lighting up a room?

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Celebration And Giveaway Time

We’re celebrating around here today!  Whoot-whoot!

It’s  Cooking with Ruthie’s 3rd birthday party and we’re so happy to help Ruthie celebrate. 🙂

Our fabulous group of bloggers and y’all are here to get ‘jiggy with it’.

The best part is… EVERYONE’S a winner!

We are thrilled you are here!

Everyones a Winner Birthday Giveaway! on www.cookingwithruthie.com

 

 Everyone’s a Winner:  FREE itunes download of Cooking with Ruthie’s Family Favorites Cookbook!!

Grand Prize:  $300.00 IKEA gift card

First and Second Place:  $100.00 Amazon gift card

 

Let’s get this PAR-tay started… just fill out the Rafflecopter entry below and then download your free cookbook.  YAY!

 

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Quick Burlap Valance

Do you have some windows that need a little somethin, somethin.  My family room windows did.  I debated quite a long time on different ideas and I couldn’t quite figure out what I wanted until now.

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Bewitchin Block Party #4

Welcome to Bewitchin Projects Block Party Sundays.

A place for our creative friends to share and network with each other.  

We are always so inspired by you.  Thanks so much for sharing your fabulous ideas.

Be sure to spread the love by pinning and sharing your favorite projects, as well.

Bewitching-Projects-LP

As your hosts we are having a blast and are thrilled to see all the amazing talent.  Our goal is to bring you even more fun, love, and exposure.  You will be seen on 10 blogs!!!!  So many people will see your awesomeness and each weekly party will ROCK!

MEET YOUR HOSTS 

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