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THE FRIDAY FOODIE One Scoop or Two with a Cherry on Top?

I n my neck of the woods we are definitely in the dog days of Summer with temps in the upper 90's and heat index values even higher.  This heat is nothing to play around with.

Aside from a lengthy dip in the pool, I can't think of anything else that provides quick relief from a heat wave like a delicious bowl of ice cream.

OH, THE WONDERS OF IVORY SPRAY PAINT

H ave you ever worked on a project that was so simple you wondered why you hadn't done it sooner?  Well, that's how I feel about this desk organizer which was the focus of a recent makeover project.

The transformation was super simple and it only required one small supply which packed a pretty big punch.

HERB GARDENING UPDATE

I t's Summer and the growing season is upon us as gardeners of all kinds begin to see the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor.

For me, the growing season centers around my budding herb garden which is doing better than I imagined.

My sister, Paula will want to kill me for showing my feet in serious need of a pedicure.

THE FRIDAY FOODIE Crazy for Cake Pops

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ow delicious do these bite-sized treats look?  These adorable goodies are simple to make and a delicious goodie to boot.

The appearance of these cupcake-shaped cake pops on this blog, marks the first entry of my new column called THE FRIDAY FOODIE.

SUMMER DECOR MINI-MAKEOVER

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ome decorating is always a work in progress in my book. No matter how much you love a space, there's always room for improvement, tweaking and/or small adjustments.

Regular readers of this blog may remember this photo from an earlier post featuring my painted mirror makeover.

Lately, this arrangement (which is in our music room) has felt a little heavy looking and far too Fall season-ish.