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Lemon Mousse with Blueberry Compote
One of my favorite things to eat is dessert. However, believe it or not, chocolate is not my favorite dessert. I prefer buttery shortbread, homemade pies, or fruity tarts. When my birthday came this year, I decided not to make a cake or pie, but to do something different and make a dessert that I loved but wouldn’t make every…
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Burlap: Fail.
My sister-in-law introduced me to Ballard Designs back in the fall, and I must say I immediately fell in love with the styles I saw! Knowing that we would be purchasing a new home, I began to fold pages over, file ideas away, and plan for incorporating this style into my home. When we finally moved in, several months later,…
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Roman Shades
We’ve finally gotten settled enough in our new home that I’m able to begin decorating! Last weekend I took advantage of the President’s Day sale at JoAnn Fabrics, and purchased some fabric for my kitchen window treatments. I’ve never tackled a roman shade but I love the look of them, so I’m willing to try it for my large kitchen…