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**This giveaway is now closed** The folks at Country Living magazine have an amazing new Halloween book out.  It's called Spooky & Bright, 101 Halloween Ideas.  If you've been following my blog for a while, you probably know I'm both a huge fan of Halloween and of Country Living!  So how thrilled was I when a review copy landed on my porch?! It's loaded with tons of great Halloween ideas, including unique pumpkin decorations, spooky...

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Here's a peek at some of the goodies I picked up yesterday at the Country Living fair.  Lots of ephemera.  Vintage price tags and petite French flashcards. Brass number tags. I'll bet you recognize the graphic on this little crate!  It's one of my faves from The Graphics Fairy. Nautical soaps. My boys picked out this little Trick or Treat sign. As I said, I did not go crazy but am totally happy with my little...

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***Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!*** This basket sits in my livingroom and normally holds all of my favorite magazines: Country Living, Romantic Homes, Martha Stewart Living, etc.  I wanted to make it a little more exciting so I turned it into a basket o' book stacks: I picked up some old books this morning from the church thrift store and started tearing them apart once I got home.  Once they looked good and...

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I'm so happy to be participating in Debbiedoo's Magazine Challenge linky party.  Basically, you have to re-create something you saw in a magazine.  My little project was inspired by the July issue of Country Living - hand's down one of my all time favorite magazines!  Here is/was my inspiration: And here's my version! Keep in mind the magazine's piece was showing ideas for a wedding or party.  Mine is just for our everyday use and...

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My mom was in the mood for a Home Goods trip this morning.  And who am I to refuse?!  I have two Home Goods within 10 miles of my house but hers always seems to have the best stuff!  Even though tomorrow is Father's Day, I decided it was ME day today and I snatched up a bunch of goodies: Don't you just love this Fleur basket?  I swear I've seen it in Romantic Homes...

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