Wishing all the best to each of you!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
May your Irish eyes smile brightly today!
She Who is a Wee Bit Irish
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With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, I thought I’d share some links to a few fun recipes today. The one above is from classyclutter.net Who can’t picture the Leprechaun singing “Frosted Lucky Charms, They’re Magically Delicious!”
Yum!
She Who Is Craving Mint… and Chocolate
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Today, I wanted to share some quick and savvy tips for updating your home decor.
Bed Linens
Create a whole new look by making a duvet. Place two flat sheets back to back, and sew around the perimeter, allowing for a half-inch seam. Leave an opening at the bottom. To close, sew twill-tape ties or velcro tape to the inside edges. You can also use the same sheet pattern or a contrasting design for your sheets, add some throw pillows and enjoy the new look.
Window Treatments
Lighten up any room by removing heavy drapes or window coverings. Wash the windows then add back breezy curtains or drapings. Flat sheets can also be used for curtains. Look for curtain hooks that clip on to the fabric or use bias tape or ribbon to create tabs on top of the sheets.
Lighting
Remove lamp shades from lamps, wipe off light bulbs with a microfiber cloth, dust lamps and then clean the shades. Use a soft brush attachment with your vacuum and run up and down along the shade. If you don’t have a vacuum attachment, a soft brush will do. Remember to wipe down the inside of the shade as well. If the shade was rips or stains, think about investing in a new one.
Pops of Color
Nothing chases away the winter blahs and screams spring like bright colors. Three of the most popular this spring are green, orange and bright pink. Add a vase of orange flowers or a throw pillow in hot pink and you have created an instant “welcome spring” message for your guests.
Whimsy
Have fun with your spring decor and add unexpected elements. A vase filled with bright kumquats can hold a bouquet of daffodils. Limes and hot pink flowers are so fun together in a centerpiece. Use wall decals to brighten up a wall, cupboard or even a piece of wooden furniture.
Just add a few touches here and there and soon your house will be singing spring!
She Who is More Than Ready for Spring to Stay Sprung
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Did you read the Garfield cartoon in yesterday’s paper?
I loved it so much, I had to share it this morning.
It has been a long winter and I can completely and totally sympathize with Jon. Should the sun decide to shine here again, there are a few of us who might need a refresher course in what it looks like!
She Who Can’t Wait for Sunny Days to Return
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