If you are in the Seattle area, pay a visit to Chihuly Garden and Glass. Pictures do not do his art and glass work justice. Outside in the garden enjoy a glass blowing demonstration. Really worth a visit.    

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Yes Outlander fans I have just returned from The Emerald City Comicon and what an experience it was! I thoroughly enjoyed the panel discussion where Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe told us what filming Outlander was like and the upcoming Season 3 starting in September. Although they could not give us any hints, it apparently […]

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We have just finished these three bottle openers perfect for den or man cave! Although I love them, why is it that these pieces fly off the shelves? Is it because they remind us of an era gone by where we did not have twist top beer caps? Or does the wood just have that […]

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My two best loves (outside of family and pets of course!) Magnolia Market and Outlander!! I am such a groupie. You would think at my age I would outgrow this stuff! So pleased to say that I have tickets for the Emerald City Comicon at the Washington State Convention Centre in Seattle. Leaving hubby at home […]

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Anyone that knows me knows I am a HUGE fan of HGTV’s Fixer Upper and Chip and Joanna Gaines. Last week my daughter and I made the trek to Waco Texas just to visit the Magnolia Market and I was not disappointed! It was everything I had hoped it would be. Over 8,000 sq. ft. […]

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Have you noticed that everywhere you look this winter there is plaid?? It is evident in the clothes we are buying, the scarves and accessories that adorn all the shop windows and also in the pillows and throws that we are purchasing to give our homes that warm fuzzy feeling. Here is Magenta Home’s contribution […]

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Browsing the internet for some new ideas I came across Architecture Art Designs page http://www.architectureartdesigns.com/26-breathtaking-diy-vintage-decor-ideas/ There are some wonderful projects that get the DIY juices flowing for adding awesome vintage decor pieces to your home. Please check it out!

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Just added these magnetic signs to the side of my Volkswagen Beetle! If you see me flying, or hmmmm, driving by, give me a wave!

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Went to a great market today called Vintage with Flair at Red Deer Lake Community Centre. Not much of a line up to get in but consistently busy. Good variety of things to buy for anyone’s collection and some unusual things just to look at! This is Romancing the Home’s lovely booth. Most people visiting […]

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What a beautiful day to explore the lovely town of Canmore! Hard to believe it is actually November 4 as the weather was light jacket if not none at all. The stores are  starting to decorate for Christmas and the mountains with their caps of snow made it one of those days you put on […]

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