Love these Sisters

Sisters Lennon and Maisy, 12 and 8 years old, with their rendition of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”.  Recently, my daughter introduced me to this song, that I wouldn't have otherwise heard and have now come to love.  Hope you enjoy it too!  Have a fabulous weekend, friends!

Decorating for the 4th of July

Growing up, my favorite holiday was the Fourth of July. Seriously!  I loved it more than opening presents on Christmas morning.

The festivities started with a big parade down Main Street, followed by free hot dogs and soda at the firehouse.

Later in the day all of my family would gather at my grandparent's house for a backyard BBQ.  We would end the day by watching a firework display at the park.

This year we are planning a small barbecue, so I decided to decorate the house red, white and blue.

I started by gathering a few empty spaghetti sauce jars and decorating them with puffy paint.

I placed tea-light candles inside of the smaller jars.

The starfish reminds me of days at the Jersey shore.

I filled the larger jars with clippings from my yard.  An inexpensive way to bring nature in.

I finished it off with garland strung together with twine and ribbon.  Simple and Inexpensive!

What are your plans for July 4th?  A great day of food?  Spending the day with family and friends?  However you celebrate, have fun!

Thrift Store Bench Makeover- Take 2

I found this bench at the thrift store for $7.99.  I originally blogged about it here.

I gave it a quick makeover using leftover paint and fabric from previous projects.  As much as I loved the new color on the bench, I grew tired of the fabric.

After a visit to Joann's, I replaced the fabric for a fresh, new look.

It was by chance that the fabric matched the wall color exactly.

The new fabric really brightens the bench.  The old fabric had become dull and boring.

I like being able to change out the fabric for an instant and inexpensive update.

I love having this bench around for extra seating.  

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A Clean Fresh Fragrance for Your Home

To boost my mood while cleaning,  I have a simple ritual that I follow.  I open the windows to let some fresh air in, I play happy music to sing along to and I simmer a pot of potpourri.

Homemade potpourri will freshen your house!

It makes my house smell so clean.

A handful of dried lavender buds
A few sprigs of fresh rosemary
A few star anise pods
Two teaspoons of lemon extract
and Two cups of water

Toss it all in a saucepan and let it simmer on the stove.  Be sure to add more water as the water boils down.  Once I'm through cleaning, I refrigerate the leftovers and reuse it the next day.

How do you happily clean your house?  It's best to try and enjoy it since it's something that we have to do!



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