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this week i am in hawaii, celebrating my 15 year anniversary with my hubby...and, for the first time ever, we took our three kiddos along for the ride! forgive me if it takes a few more hours to respond to any emails...i am on island time...ahhhh.

in the meantime, feel free to enjoy these posts from my archives:

easy felt gift adornments

 5 things i've learned the hard way #1...through #5.

enjoy your day! i know i will...

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earlier this week, i wrote a post at megan brook handmade about 4 things that you
can do to accessorize your home.

be sure to check it out here.

allen + roth arch frameless mirror

69.98

or, i suppose if you REALLY wanted to, you could buy this
identical mirror for three times more...

hovan mirror

$199

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a look at my new spaces:

this is the view when you walk in...the dining and living area are open to each other.

a look back towards the front door.

i am not digging the odd vaulted ceilings, and the boring light fixtures, i am thrilled with the hardwood floors.

the kitchen. yes, the countertops are green laminate...but it's spacious, and SO much better than our last house.

this room, directly off the foyer will be a library/music room. it is currently full of random items and all of our mirrors and artwork.

and this is my new office.

as soon as i get back from my trip, i am looking forward to going a little bit of painting. i just need to decide WHICH room to start with. i am thinking maybe my office, as there are two HUGE bookcases that will most likely end up in here, and i need to get the walls painted before we lug them in.