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Upcoming Blog Projects for 2013

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I'm still scratching my head trying to figure out how the heck it's already March. Anyone else feel like the first of the year just whizzed right by them? Lordy. It seems like I've had all these projects in the works since the end of last year and I never get time to share them with y'all. So

Introduction to Manual Mode: Discover Light in a Whole New Way

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*Author and House of Rose Contributor - Jessica Philippo, from One July Living. Make sure and read the first post in this series: 3 Steps to Better Pictures - Without Changing a Single Camera Setting. Before I began my photography journey there was simply morning, day, and night. In the day, the

Because Everybody Makes Their Visitors Do The Harlem Shake

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It's not very often that I get to spend time with my best friend from college {Amy}. She lives 5 hours north of us and between the two of us... we have FIVE boys. Yes, FIVE boys and no girls. Amy and I were roommates for most of my college days. She was one of my first friends that I met when I

Dog Days of Winter “Clean It” Link Party

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When we decided on the "Clean It" party I really had a hard time coming up with a project that wasn't more of an organizing project. But, I kinda feel like cleaning and organizing go together...right? Right! I shared my new Kitchen Command Center and trust me...my kitchen counters are MUCH

{Fashion} 9 Wardrobe Basics

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*Author and House of Rose Contributor, Cyndi from Walking in Grace & Beauty. It's no secret that I love fashion and makeup! I can't remember a time when I wasn't looking ahead to see what the latest trends were going to be for the next season. I started blogging in 2009, but in 2011 I

4 Ways to Brighten Up Your Home {Linky Party Features}

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Do y'all know how happy I was to see so many BRIGHT paint projects linked up this week. It took my mind off of this overnight ice we are suppose to be get. Did I mention I am sick of the winter? Big fat UGH to freezing cold temps! I need some sun and warmth in my life. Since that won't be

Next Time Plan To See My Yoga Pants

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When I wear this blazer I immediately feel sophisticated. It's been quite some time since I've felt sophisticated. Let me tell you what sophisticated is not, shall I? Sophisticated is not wearing black yoga pants with baby snot smeared on your thighs. It's also not...walking out your door to head

How My Husband Failed at Pinterest

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Oh, yea. I'm taking every chance I have to pay back my husband for knocking my SEO skills last month. He should have known I would not let him off the hook without getting even. Things in a marriage should always be even, can I get an AMEN? Bahaha! He may have fooled you in to thinking that his

Dog Days Of Winter “PAINT IT” Link Party

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It's safe to say that I had endless projects that I wanted to use for the "Paint It" party. About 6 months ago I took a liking to spray paint...and just about everything in my house got a coat. It was slightly out of control. But then again, not surprising for me to get completely obsessed with

Spruce Up Your Entryway!

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I honestly can't believe I haven't shared this space with y'all yet. Well, I take that back. I can.  Remember when I mentioned that I like to finish projects about 90% and then move on to the next? That last 10% kills me! And it also holds me back from being able to reveal my makeovers to you.