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Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, an indoor project, some new artwork…heck, even a great recipe could qualify as [...]
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There’s no denying that Christmas is coming. Soon. Very Soon. So I wanted to share a few more pictures and projects from my new eBook, A Very Kimba Christmas. I had the idea to write this eBook way back in August, so I’ve been thinking about Christmas projects since late summer. I decided to try [...]
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I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 photo credit: Chantrybee
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Leen the Graphics Queen (Trendy Home Decor Wall Decals) Pink Pig (Utterly charming gifts) Party Cupcake Ideas (Cupcake ideas for weddings, showers and parties) Purple Lemon Designs (Customized stamps and stationery) Feather Your Nest (Specialty gifts and housewares) DISChangers (Adhesive disc plate hangers) Sticviews (Personalized prints that go anywhere) Business Minded (The Etsy sellers success [...]
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Happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend. I hope that enjoy a day of love, laughter and gratefulness with your family and friends. I am grateful for you.
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Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, an indoor project, some new artwork…heck, even a great recipe could qualify as [...]
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Let’s talk brisket. If you live south of the Mason Dixon Line, you just said “Mmmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm” and you probably already pulled out your secret family recipe. If you live north of the Mason Dixon Line, you probably just said “What’s brisket?” This post is for you Northerners who have yet to discover the [...]
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Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 [...]
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$3 Thanksgiving Placecards @ Turley Times (I think these are just adorable) Easy Make-Ahead Recipes for Thanksgiving @ the Motherload (MomAdvice.com) (I am definitely making her mashed potatoes. YUM!) Thanksgiving Garland Tutorial @ Simply Modern Mom (A wonderful twist on the Thanksgiving jar or box) Easy Custom Thanksgiving Napkin Rings @ Inspiring Ideas (I’m going [...]
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I always have a such a hard time with the first few sentences of my posts. I feel like I need to write some glorious introduction. How’s this for an introduction… Readers? Meet my Christmas door bucket. Christmas door bucket? Meet my readers. I’ve been s l o w l y sneaking in some Christmas [...]
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Welcome to DIY Day! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, an indoor project, some new artwork…heck, even a great recipe could qualify as [...]
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I am thrilled to announce the release of A Very Kimba Christmas! In my new ebook, you’ll find over 180 photos and 72 pages of detailed, step-by-step instructions for 5 new Christmas projects for your home and gift giving. This ebook is the next best thing to sitting at my kitchen table and doing these [...]
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I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6 photo credit: Runner Jenny
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How fun is this fireplace all decked out with Sticviews? The deer, the Happy Holidays sign and the family pictures are all done with Sticviews! Sticviews are personalized prints that can be stuck anywhere and they come off clean. No residue! And you can reuse them. The best part is that you can use Sticviews [...]
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We have finally managed to sort out the issues with my wonky Google Friend Connect. If you joined my new site on Monday, you’ll need to sign up again with my Google Friend Connect thingy. The only way to fix the problem was to trash it and start over. So please add your pretty face [...]
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We’re trying to remember to be purposefully thankful this month so we made a Thankful Tree. We started with a branch from the backyard. Note: No living trees were harmed in the creation of this project. Of course, I had to hit it with my favorite red spray paint…Krylon Banner Red. (It would have been [...]
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Yes! We’re still doing this series. I just got a little sidetracked by my move to WordPress. Today’s challenge is a simple one…Turn on some lamps. Even during the day. And turn OFF those overhead lights, whenever you can. Your home will feel warmer and more welcoming. And you’ll look even prettier by lamplight. Thinner [...]
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Welcome to DIY Day at the new and improved ASPTL! I’m so glad you found me! Are you ready to share your latest project? If you’re new here, every Tuesday we get together to share our newest DIY projects. I’m really flexible about what constitutes a DIY project. A furniture makeover, an outdoor project, an [...]
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You found me!!! Welcome to my new blog home, my dear friends! In my never-ending quest to make life more complicated, A Soft Place to Land will now be found at: http://asoftplace.net/ I am slowly getting settled in, but there are still lots of boxes to unpack and dust to settle. Moving is certainly messy [...]
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10 Minute Curtains @ Funky Junk Interiors (I NEVER would have thought to use hangers to hang my curtains. She’s a genius!) Farmhouse master bath @ Continental Calliope (Oh my goodness! What a beautiful bathroom!) DIY Heather Chadduck Hanging Light @ For the Love of Older Homes (Heather is one of my favorite real designers [...]
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