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Making Room for Friends

I hate to say this, but I've mostly felt like I was on my own, like there was no safety net should I miss a step and fall. Little did...

Lifestyle Colors for your Home

[caption id="attachment_605" align="aligncenter" width="304" caption="This is just one of the color palettes I created for the Bird Watchers collection. Go to www.certapro.com and click on BLOG to see more!"][/caption] My...

Lane Hunter Dance Leaps into the Spotlight

[caption id="attachment_698" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="We were both born here in Portland, Oregon. We moved to California shortly after taking this photo. Who knew he'd be back up here as an...

I Love Shamrocks!

As long as I'm being nostalgic this week, I thought I'd share one of my Oregonian favorites. I love shamrocks! My grandma always had African Violets and Shamrocks in the...

Making Your Room Memorable

[caption id="attachment_420" align="aligncenter" width="360" caption="At the beach in Oregon. I'm four years old and I think I'm being buried alive!"][/caption] I was six years old when my family moved from...

Vintage Color Palettes

This color palette  I found on Otto Architecture and Design. It combines the colors I've used in my bedroom and living room. I love the smokey quality, vintage feel, and...