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Blog Archive
May 2008
Lavender fields on the edge of Avignon in Provence.
Welcome to the south of France, famous for amazing weather, cuisine, Roman ruins, vineyards for miles, and olive trees wherever you look. And the south of France is also known for its Country French style of fabrics, ceramics, rustic furniture, and accessories that have long been exported […]
Posted by: Mitch 5/16/08 at 11:26 am
I have really appreciated your advice in regards to selecting the right wedding gift for this young couple who will be getting married in June. I also indicated that I had a few other choices that I wanted to share with you. So far, you have all agreed that the best wedding gift that you gave the […]
Posted by: Betty 5/15/08 at 4:58 pm
I’m so excited to be back on the HomeGoods Openhouse blog! I did two weeks of guest posting in the fall, which was a blast with so many comments and questions from all of you. And now I’m back with a very specific thought in mind:
In these tight money times with the pound sterling and […]
Posted by: Mitch at 11:42 am
I am soooo excited! I am in the process of packing to travel and visit my first grandchild! I would tell you that I have waited patiently for this day to arrive, but my family would be laughing hysterically in the background.
Since travel season is upon us, I thought I might share a few […]
Posted by: Deb 5/13/08 at 8:25 pm
As the weather gets nicer, we tend to gravitate to the outdoors. Although, sometimes the outdoors, around our homes, may feel uninviting and underutlized because it’s been overlooked and ignored as comfortable living space. It’s good to rethink how you want these spaces to work. They can be turned into wonderful outdoor rooms, and, […]
Posted by: Cathy 5/11/08 at 12:05 am
Wow!! I’ve got to get a wedding gift for a wedding that I will be attending in June. I know that they have a wedding registry, but the bride- to- be and the groom asked that I not adhere to the registry and use my own discretion about what I should buy. They are such a wonderful couple and […]
Posted by: Betty 5/9/08 at 11:19 am
From the moment we moved into this house, my dh and I were not happy with the appearance of the front porch. There was a crack in the concrete, a few stains, and lots of plain . . .
We brought these items with us when we moved. We liked them well enough. […]
Posted by: Deb 5/5/08 at 1:54 pm
No, I’m not talking Clint Eastwood movies… I’m talking drapery!
Where, on the wall, do you hang the drapes? A dilemma for many!
I get many questions on placement of drapery. So, I thought you might be interested in how I like to hang them.
Windows are the eyes to the outside world and a dramatic focal point […]
Posted by: Cathy 5/4/08 at 10:28 pm
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