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laura janning
My blog is an expression of who I am, what I love to do and how I like to do it. I hope to inspire you with my decor tips, my craft ideas gardening and my DIY projects.
Recent Posts
decor, seasonal
Holiday Mantel
By laura janning on Dec 03, 2012
All my life I dreamed about hanging my Christmas stocking alongside my husband and my children on the mantel at Christmas time. For many years it was just me and my wonderful husband's stocking, just... Continue reading
paint, walls, interior design
Up the Ladder Again
By laura janning on Oct 15, 2012
I know most of you have heard the saying "fear is not an option" but in my household we say something a tad bit different..... Particularly when it comes to painting walls in our Kitchen... Continue reading
diy, pets, kids
Skippy Gets a New Doghouse
By laura janning on Oct 05, 2012
For several months my 4 year old has been asking to build one of our dogs 'Skippy', a dog house. We have three dogs. One of them stays inside the house ( Kayla) and the... Continue reading
deck patio & porch
My Serenity Deck
By laura janning on Sep 12, 2012
Welcome to my little place, tucked in the corner of my garden that's just mine.I call it my Serenity Deck. My little escape. It's where my kids send me for my "time outs". It's where the... Continue reading
diy
Weekly Wows
By laura janning on Sep 08, 2012
I am so happy it's the weekend! I have had a sick child this week so I am ready to get outside, finish some projects and enjoy the hint of "cooler" weather. Yes, our weather... Continue reading
landscaping
Mac Daddy of a Mailbox
By laura janning on Sep 05, 2012
If I were to give you directions to my house it would sound something like this..... Come in town. Head down Main Street 2 miles. At the Piggly Wiggly go left. Go 1/2 mile down,... Continue reading
Closet Door Turned Chalkboard
By laura janning on Aug 22, 2012
The chalkboard revolution is making it's way around my house. Initially it got started here with this board that I made on the wall in my game room Next, it surfaced in my kitchen on some re... Continue reading
landscaping, deck patio & porch, masonry, diy
DIY Stone Steps
By laura janning on Aug 20, 2012
As I mentioned here, my husband and I accidentally became non-certified, "not" professional masons. We enjoy a good DIY challenge and laying stone happens to be one of them. This particular project was unfinished steps... Continue reading
decor, windows, how to, diy
How To: Create a Custom Curtain Panel
By laura janning on Aug 17, 2012
Before I show you how I customized curtain panels using the Cameron Drape from Pottery Barn, there are a few things you should know about my house. 1) I live in a house with 92... Continue reading
architecture
Touring a Spanish Villa
By laura janning on Aug 15, 2012
My blog is traveling in a different direction today- literally. See we are going to Spain, to visit my dear friend Ana. Ana and I have been friends for more then 30 years and although... Continue reading
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