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Shower Delight

The expression or phrase “Rob Peter to pay Paul” is a very old English idiom. And its exact origin is unclear. If you take funds ...
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Armstrong after

Elephant in the Room

The expression “elephant in the room,” according to the internet, means a big issue everyone is aware of, but which is being ignored, because everybody ...
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Fireplace after

Shiplap Fireplace

This story takes you back to a beautiful time of year in southwest Florida. It was December 1, 2020 and believe it or not, it ...
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Alcatraz

Not Your Average Home

Do you remember what it was like to travel before Covid?  I’m looking forward to flying somewhere—anywhere—when this pandemic is over. Today’s story will take ...
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Mysterious, shadowy stranger.

Never Stop Dreaming

Today I want to talk about why I started this blog website. About 10 years ago I took time off to write my memoir. But ...
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officeAFTER

Where I Work

I work in a countertop and cabinet showroom that’s located in a busy industrial park, that’s tucked away from major shopping areas. Just Counters & ...
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Susan's MB after 3

Heavenly Oasis

This week’s short story is a continuation from last week’s blog. Please enjoy! Every room in your house should make an impact and show who ...
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Susan after 3

Making a Fresh Start

There’s something irresistible about a fresh start. The opportunity to reset feels like a breath of fresh air, especially after a particularly stressful year. I’m ...
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Kelli after 1

What if the Vacation Never Has to End?

These exterior shades of blue are colors you might see in Key West. The colors seem to shout out a warm welcome to visitors. This ...
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Guy AFTER

Simple, Clean, Modern Look

This is tried-and-true advice: Live in a space for a while before you remodel it. For Guy and Darlene, waiting two years seemed to have ...
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Nancy AFTER

Last But Not Least

I often see the phrase “Throwback Thursday” on social media. And since this blog began its practice of regular postings on Wednesdays, I’m going to ...
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Sylvia's master bath AFTER

Sylvia’s Master Bath

Dear friends. This rumination is of my dear friend, Sylvia. It is part of our last face-to-face conversation we had before she passed away. Her ...
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Raves

“You have a special gift of being able to see beyond the ordinary and making a room look extraordinary.” – Jeff & Beth M.

“Our search to find the right designer ended when we found you! .” – Matt & Lee Z.

“You have a “first class” way of doing business that is hard to find these days.” – Lynn B.

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