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Updating Old Blazers

In the winter when I am just puttering around at home you can find me wearing a uniform of sorts. Recently I began Updating Old Blazers. The uniform consists of a long sleeve t-shirt (generally the Merona brand from Target) and jeans (whatever is on sale and can fit my pear shape). We don’t wear shoes indoors so I keep my feet warm on the cold tile with cozy leopard slippers. :) If I am cooking or doing a bit of deep cleaning the ensemble is topped by an apron. My collection includes ... View the Post

01.16.13

How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers

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How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers

This antique crystal chandelier hung in my mom Nadine’s house for many years. It was dirty so I set out to remove the grime. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers. How To Clean An Antique Crystal Chandelier with bloopers When we cleaned out my mom's house no one else wanted this chandelier. There were even under the breath mumblings of “It’s ugly.” I pleaded its case “It’s an art deco chandelier. With real crystals.” No takers. Lucky me.  It arrived safely in a box in ... View the Post

01.14.13

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Can We Climb For You?

My husband works for a large aeronautical company. Every year the company organizes a strictly volunteer fundraiser for the American Cancer Society’s Climb For Cancer. It is held in February on Phoenix’s South Mountain. The company provides T shirts that the participants wear. You are allowed to submit one name to be placed with 1oo’s of other names printed on the back. In previous years names such as Pop Gunn, Uncle Pete, and Grandma Karen were listed on the back of the shirt. Last year ... View the Post

01.10.13

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Transforming the Office Part II Creating Simply Pretty Curtain Panels

Thank you all so very much for all your kind comments on Friday’s Part I post. I spent a few hours on Saturday sewing the curtains for the office and am pleased with the results.  They aren’t to bad for $20 worth of material. Transforming the Office Part II Creating Simply Pretty Curtain Panels. Transforming the Office Part II Creating Simply Pretty Curtain Panels The curtains are simple panels. A design that is perfect for a beginning sewing project. When dealing with large amounts of ... View the Post

01.07.13

hutch

DIY

Transforming The Office For Under $30 Part I

Happy Friday! I am slowly but surely Transforming The Office For Under $30 Part I. Transforming The Office For Under $30 Part I This was the office space when we moved into the house in July. Can you say dark and dreary? I wasn’t sure what color direction I wanted to go in so I just lightened the space with some leftover paint~Dover White SW 6385. What a difference! The dark rattan blind was replaced with a white plantation blind found at Goodwill. As the move was a major ... View the Post

01.04.13

Decorating· Holiday

Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast

I like to usher in the New Year at home with lovely cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. Here is Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast. Bonne Année A Parisian New Year’s Eve Feast There are certain elements that I love when creating a pretty presentation fit for a New Year’s Eve party. A collection of plates, forks, and napkins piled high on a silver tray sets a festive tone. Next of course is food. A lovely combination of sweet and savory goodness. For 2013 I selected a Parisian ... View the Post

12.31.12

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Hi, I’m Laura Ingalls Gunn

Welcome to Decor To Adore! I love flea markets, tea parties, classic literature and dachshunds.

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