HomeGoods Blog

You may already know, I  have written a few post for the HomeGoods Blog.  Have you visited the HomeGoods Blog yet?  Please stop by and say hello. We would love to hear from you.

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Last night I ran a 5K.  I’m a little tired today, but feeling good about staying active to improve my fitness.   If you’re looking for athletic wear, Marshalls has  comfortable and chic workout clothes and great prices.  Don’t you just love a great find.  I’ll see you on the HomeGoods Blog.

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Good Fences, Make Good Neighbors

We have a few house projects this summer: power washing, painting, sanding floors.  This week I’ve come to appreciate that good fences, make good neighbors.

My day dreaming spot at home.

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I like the top detail of this fence.

privacy hedge behind pool

Designer Timothy Whealon creates a little paradise.  I would love to have a  pool.  The studio would be the perfect spot for a pool/guest house.  A well-maintained hedge is a great alternative to a wood privacy fence.

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White house, white roses and a white fence, love it.

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Happy Monday: 6/24/13

Good morning.  Happy Monday.  Hope you had a lovely weekend. Whatever your goals, start now.

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Travel Ready

On Monday I travelled near Boston to pick up by son from college.  I’m so happy to have him home.   I’m getting excited to take a road trip with the family.   As we all get ready to pack our cars for summer vacations, remember to include a travel emergency kit.

Is travelling cross-country on your bucket list? #USA #America #CrossCountry #RoadTrip #BucketList  Fab.com | Travel Kit Set of 5  Incredibly useful travel list…

You could find a packing list here and a family check list here.  Do you have any exciting places you’re visiting this summer?  One of the places I hope to visit again this summer, is Colonial Williamsburg.  I went for a long weekend last year.  It was not enough time to enjoy all that it has to offer.  If you are thinking of visiting Colonial Williamsburg, check out Jenny Komeda’s blog Little Green Notebook. Jenny’s blog is my favorite DIY blog and a  daily read.   This year we’ll also travel to Acadia National Park, a family tradition.  Love to hear some of your favorite travel destinations.  Safe travels!

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Happy Monday: 6/17/2013

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Weekend Project: Bathroom

Things have been so busy, I forgot to share my weekend project.  I’m updating the décor in a small bathroom.  This is a small budget project.  Hunting for items on a small budget is challenging, but with some creativity,  good sourcing and patience the finished project is rewarding.

 

Ferns, birds, and sunny yellow invite the outdoors into the home.

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Party Ready: Five Fabulous Pieces

June is a busy time for parties… graduation, birthday, brunch at the country club.   I like staying cool by wearing a dress for the celebrations.   Getting party ready is easy with these five stylish essentials from my favorite shops.

 

 

1.  Stella & Dot  2.  Tory Burch  3. Hautelook 4.  The Zhush  5. JCrew

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Cottage Living

Where do you go to relax?  The kids are off for the summer in two weeks.    I’m obsessed with cottage living this time of year. It would be wonderful to have a little place by the beach for the summer.

Well-Lived: Thomas Pheasant's Southampton cottage.

The romance of a cottage near the beach with flagstone or brick walkway. It needs to have a garden, not to big please.

Brown Versa Cotton Carpet in Madeline Weinrib's Hamptons Home - via Hamptons Cottages & Gardens

Perfectly curated bathroom in Patricia and Jeffrey Fisher’s East Hampton home.

Pretty bamboo chair.

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I would paint the floors in a honeycomb pattern.

An Easy, Breezy East Hampton Cottage staircase

Cottage living is all about relaxing.  I love blue and white in the bedroom.

Blue cottage bedroom

Charming East Hampton Cottage - Traditional Home®

A pool house in the backyard and a patio big enough to entertain and have fabulous summer soirees.  Next month I might just escape to a beach cottage to renew.    Where are you planning your getaway this summer?

Images: Veranda, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, The Foo Dog Ate My Homework, Hamptons Cottages & Gardens, Original Interior,  Pinterest: Monika James, Traditional Home
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Monday Quote: 6/10/13

 HAPPY MONDAY!

YOU’VE TOUCHED PEOPLE AND KNOW IT.  YOU’VE TOUCHED PEOPLE AND NEVER MAY KNOW IT. EITHER WAY, YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE.  IT IS IN GIVING TO ONE ANOTHER THAT EACH OF OUR LIVES BECOMES MEANINGFUL.

LAURA SCHLESSINGER

 

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Tasseled Accessories

Happy Friday!  Have you noticed the cute tasseled jewelry accessories?

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Layer a tasseled bracelet with other favorites.

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Feminine and flirty tasseled necklace.

Tassel Jewelry

I love the look of tasseled accessories worn with a t-shirt and jeans or  a summer dress for an eye catching statement.

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