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Planning times when people gather to celebrate, decorating the place where our family makes memories and bringing order to it all under the roof of a two story tudor- that’s where you will find me.

I’m a wife, mom of 3, artist, daughter, “housewife”, volunteer, designer, friend, and I strive to live it all out as a faithful follower of Christ. We reside in a Two Story Tudor, of course, and I do hope we get to know each other better!

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What do you think “counts” that kids need to l What do you think “counts” that kids need to learn? 
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Just curious.
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#teachingkids #bobtalbertquote
“Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot l “Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot little puppies.” 
- Gene Hill
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Yup, our pup is coming! May 4th we pick him up. 
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Monday, our daughter, Bellamy hosted a “puppy reveal” gathering (outside in masks) where pink and blue slime was made, guesses of the sex and name were made & we dumped blue balloons out of a box to announce our boy. Lol- I know a bit silly but we all need more fun in our lives so why not?! 
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Check out @leboshindigs a new gig for me and my friend Karin. Events of all sizes from setting a special table to full on grad parties, bat mitzvahs, weddings, showers, retreats- you name it. 
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These are the favors the girls took home Monday- thankfully each of them already own a dog. Swipe for puppy pics. Apologizing now, there will be more to come. Isn’t a dog the best home decor?! ...and a puppy even better! 
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#puppyreveal #eventplanning #leboshindigs #puppytreatfavor #itsaboydog #cantwaitforourpuppy #goldenretrievers #goldenretrieverpuppies #leboshindigs #amberrosekennel
“He that can take rest is greater than he that c “He that can take rest is greater than he that can take cities.”
- Benjamin Franklin
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Our tweener “blush” room has been complete for a couple months but I don’t think I shared the “after.” I’ll have to get B to do a story about it. 
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Blush isn’t a color I would chose but it is what she wanted and her space needs to make her happy and comfortable. It is like she is practicing for having her own home someday- making decor and functionality choices. 
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The awkward little window looks out under our back porch but is it kinda fun. During the back porch construction we had to close up a bigger window that was here and add another bigger window to her room. 
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When I feel like our remodeling will never end- I have to remember how far we have come. 
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Rest well this weekend.
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#tweenerbedroom #blushbedroom #benjaminfranklinquote #bedroomwindows #bedroomdecor #girlsroom
“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-give “A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.”
- Larry Bird
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What are your God-given talents that could use some development? 
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How can you serve others with them? 
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Maybe you jitterbug😉lol?! This sweet little jitterbug trophy is from 1954- can you imagine how the winner felt receiving it? 
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I visited this little guy (meaning the trophy) at @brocksdecorativesalvage in Cory several “Second-hand Saturdays” and finally caved. Sweetest vessel ever🏆💕. It is about 3” tall... I still haven’t decided how I’ll use it... any great ideas out there???
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@brocksdecorativesalvage is a great place if you are looking for masculine updated antiques with a cool look. It is one of the areas in @offtheavenueantiques in Coreopolis, PA. 
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#secondhandsaturday #jitterbugtrophy  #oneofakind #masculineantiques #larrybirdquote #Godgiventalents #pittsburghantiquestores 
#curatingacollectedhome 
#buyingsecondhand
#antiquing #seeingpotential
#treasurehunting
“When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.” “When patterns are broken, new worlds emerge.”
- Tuli Kupferberg
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Do you have patterns that need to be broken? 
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So many of us, myself included have patterns handed down from generations before...but we can re-write the legacy we leave.
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#globes #collectingglobes #tulikupferbergquote #beautifulworld 
#newworlds #patterns 
#breakingfreebethmoore
“The simple things are also the most extraordina “The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.”
- Paulo Coelho
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You know me, always loving a “globe” or sphere of some sort.  I’d love more of theses cement balls for outside. Anyone know where I can get some more? 
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These two sit on the coffee table on our front patio. I am really enjoying this outdoor weather- how about you? 
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Do you have an outdoor space to breathe in spring with a cup of coffee? 
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#outdoorspaces #cementspheres #simpleoutdoordecor #paulocoelhoquote #outdoordecor #takeyourdecorstyleoutside #springoutdoors
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we t “There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.”
- Annie Leonard
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Another “second-hand Saturday”- this time exploring Braddock, PA. Love the town signs. Had to get the fan that can wall mount and is almost exactly the same color as our island... you know I love.  And the fancy people lamps, passed on them but they would be great for someone- so kitchy.
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#buysecondhand #addstylewithsecondhand #braddockpa #braddockantiques #goldentreasuresbraddockpa
No two people are comparable and one cannot compar No two people are comparable and one cannot compare two homes either. A well designed home is a product of it’s architecture, history, people (their story & desires) & how the home needs to function for them. 
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Do you compare your home to others’ homes? or do you compare your home to the home you desire it to be? 
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 Just curious.
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#homes #homedesign #comparinghomes #findjoyinyourhome #theodorerooseveltquote #comparison
"Live everyday like your birthday and drive your l "Live everyday like your birthday and drive your life with all varieties of appreciation. A life live with thanksgiving every day is never tired of being lived again and again!" 
- Israelmore Ayivor
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Thanks to Lisa and the whole Tuesday Lunch Ladies- I got to have the spring birthday celebration I always wanted (vs a December birthday crowded in the holiday rush.) 
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I appreciate you all so much- Lisa, Dara, Kathy, Ivette, Pam, Crystal. 
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#homemadealmondtorte #chocolatebirdnests #springtablescape #birthdaylunch #appreciatefriends #lisaslunchladies #lunchatlisas

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