I love random junk.  I also love re purposing old random junk.  One of the places around my house that displays the most "junk" is the backyard.  I've got lots of "yard art" that I've purchased at different places.  One of my favorite places to get yard art is the Byrd's Nest in Kennett.  If I could fill the entire yard with yard art, I would.  I would...

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I recently went to the NARTS conference for work.  One of the workshops I attended was on closet chaos.  This is an interesting topic for me, because I'm always looking for new ideas on organization, especially organizing closets.  Two books were recommended for deciding what to keep and what to toss when cleaning out and organizing.  I checked out both books at the St. Louis County...

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Our neighbors don't have to wonder what baseball team we cheer for.  Somehow Jason's love of the Cardinals has taken over our yard.  {Stepping stone by the front door.} {A flag for the porch.} {The wreath I made for the front door.} {And finally, Norm the gnome.} Obsess much?  I think so.  You should see our guest room. ...

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I originally saw this project on the Today show when Emily from my favorite blog shared this as one of her 5 must-haves for summer.  It's an easy way to take an old brooch and make it new. {I bought this brooch at a thrift store last week.} {Take any nail polish you have and start painting.  I used bright, fun colors.} {Finished.} {Paired with a...

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