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How to Make Couscous Salad with Tomatoes, Basil and Scallions
This couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions is one of my all time favorite side dishes. It is the perfect summer time dish to bring along to a barbeque. I have been asked countless times for the recipe whenever I do, definitely a sign of a winning recipe! The original source is unknown, but it is another tried and true recipe passed on to me from my mom, and one that I have on repeat every year. It’s also a great way to use up the tomatoes from your garden! Follow along to see how to make couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions. (This post contains affiliate links.…
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10 Unique Ways to Use a Small Round Marble Tray
I am a sucker for anything decorative for the home that is marble or scalloped, and I also love a good tray! I came across this small round marble tray from Target, and it was one of those things I just knew I had to have but wasn’t sure at first what I would use it for. And actually, this “small tray” was being sold as a “candle holder.” It turns out that it can be used for lots of different things! Here are 10 unique ways to use a small round marble tray. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to…
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How to Make a Natural Valentine Centerpiece with Moss Hearts
This Valentine centerpiece came about when I wanted to change out my Christmas centerpiece that I had on the table using a long tray (you can see 3 ways to make a centerpiece with a long tray for Christmas here). I found some planters at Walmart for around $6.50 each that worked perfectly. Four of them filled the tray just right, and then I could add some pink flowers perhaps for Valentine’s Day! To add a more special touch for Valentine’s Day, I added moss hearts to each one. I love the subtle and natural look! Here is how to make this natural Valentine centerpiece. (This post contains affiliate links.…
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9 Ways to Give a Gift Card for Christmas
A gift card is the perfect gift to give someone, we all love getting them! You get to pick out exactly what you want, and when you don’t know what to get someone it’s a great solution. However, you don’t just want to hand someone a gift card. That can seem boring and impersonal. Without spending too much extra money on top of the gift card, you can present a gift card in fun and thoughtful ways. Here are 9 ways to give a gift card for Christmas. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon…
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How to Make Christmas Centerpieces Using a Large Tray in 3 Ways
Sometimes a tray is the perfect thing to fill a table, and for Christmas you can turn it into a festive centerpiece or fun piece of holiday decor. Here’s how to make Christmas centerpieces using a large tray in 3 ways. Read how to make 3 Christmas centerpieces using a dough bowl here. (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) The tray I am using is 33.5 inches long, and you can find all the details about it…
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How to Decorate an Art Ledge for Christmas
Earlier this year we made a DIY art ledge to hang above the couch in the family room. You can read about how to make an art ledge here. As soon as we hung it up and styled it, I knew it would be so fun to change out for Christmas! Now that it’s time to start decorating for the holidays, putting some Christmas art on the art ledge was one of the first things I did. I love how it looks and that I could change the art on my wall so easily and without making holes! Here’s how to decorate an art ledge for Christmas. (This post contains…
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Window Treatment Idea: Motorized Shades Added to the Basement Windows
In our finished basement, we have two egress windows. They previously had blackout curtains hanging on them. We would have to open and close them often, more often than other windows in the house, for privacy because of their location or to prevent glare on the tv screen. They looked fine, but I was never really in love with the look of them. Our electrician who installed everything when we finished the basement had recommended these motorized shades in the beginning. We passed on it at first, thinking it wasn’t necessary and that we’d be getting curtains instead. He decided to wire it up for them in case we changed…
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Do I Match the Trim Color to the Door Color?
Up until more recently, typically interior doors and trim were all just white. We didn’t give them much thought and concentrated more on the walls. These days many have been painting interior doors, most often the front door, different colors. However, once a door is painted a color it leads one to ask, “Do I match the trim color to the door color?” I recently was asking myself this question about our front door and side door to the garage, let me show you what I came up with! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an…
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Simple Fall Decor Ideas for the Home
These cozy fall months call for adding a few touches to the home to celebrate the season. I like to keep it pretty simple with some subtle fall decor and fall colors here and there. Here are some simple fall decor ideas for the home that I love! (This post contains affiliate links. This means I receive a small compensation at no cost to you. For example, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. You can read more about it here. Thank you for your support!) Add Some Amber Glass for Fall I love this grouping of amber jars on the shelf in my kitchen. I think amber glass…
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How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost? A Budget Breakdown
So this bathroom remodel was completed almost a year ago, and here I am still talking about it haha! I decided to discuss cost. When someone is considering any remodel, cost is often the main question! The budget is part of what guides each of the decisions made along the way. However, it can be really hard to come up with what the cost will be of such a large project when deciding if you are ready to take it on. So even though there are a lot of varying factors, I decided to break down and share what it cost us. That way others can see what it might…
