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• Graduation Gift ~ Blooming Bookmark
  on May 20, 2013 in Creative decor Feeling crafty
  It’s graduation week here in Phoenix. Several wonderful young ladies we know will be participating in this rite of passage. We wanted to acknowledge their accomplishments without breaking the bank. I almost hesitated to share this craft because...
• Dingy
  on May 19, 2013 in Inspiration
  My in-laws are arriving for a visit on Thursday. Now I know that is a statement that strikes a bit of fear into many wives. I am blessed in that Pop Gunn and Grammy Jane are FANTASTIC people. I’ve even been encouraging Mr. Décor to find a job so...
• A Succulent Wreath For Summer
  on May 17, 2013 in Decor Feeling crafty
  Phoenix has now began its rapid ascent towards summer. Which meant that my viola and alyssum filled pots of spring wreath needed an update that could withstand 115+ degree temperatures. I opted to go with faux succulents found at Joann’s be...
• Blooming Beautiful Gift for Just $3.00
  on May 15, 2013 in Feeling crafty
  Oh what a busy week! I am knee deep in thorough house cleaning. Our home was a bit neglected while I was in school. Touch up painting is on the menu for today.  I am also trying to get the back patio in shape as we have guests coming for the wee...
• House Crush: Jenna Lyons
  on May 13, 2013 in Creative decor historical decor architecture interior design
  If you follow Décor To Adore on Facebook or Twitter you may have, in the past, read how much I loved Jenna Lyons Park Slope home (128 Garfield Place in Brooklyn) when it was featured in the November 2012 of Lonny Magazine. I had first seen her h...
• Mother’s Day 2013
  on May 12, 2013 in Inspiration
  Here is what I have learned about being a mother: For as much as we hope, plan and of course pray for our children there will come a day when they will do exactly as they please. There is a strong possibility their choices may not coincide with the...
• A Pretty Teacher Appreciation Gift for $3.00
  on May 10, 2013
  http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/05/04/last-minute-teacher-appreciation-gift/ © 2012 Decor To Adore Laura Ingalls Gunn All Rights Reserved...
• The Great Gatsby
  on May 10, 2013 in Decor That's entertainment Decor and That's Entertainment historical decor architecture Antiques interior design
  Yesterday I finished my last class of the spring semester and have two glorious weeks before the summer semester starts. Although I am smack dab in the middle of designing an entire house for truly lovely clients I took today off. The Fashionista has...
• A Simply Sweet Gift for Under $5.00
  on May 8, 2013 in Creative decor Feeling crafty
  This sweet pot of roses is perfect for mom’s, teachers, or even happy new homeowners. Design clients that I previously worked with several years ago moved into a new home and called me again to help with the décor. I didn’t want to arrive em...
• Mother’s Day Tablescape Ideas
  on May 6, 2013 in Creative decor Decor and Holiday
  My dear friend Liz from Rose Vignette’s recently invited me to a Ladies Tea held at her church. It was truly a wonderfully uplifting and inspiring event. She told me that there would be over 40 tables each decorated with a different theme so I arri...
• Blooming
  on May 5, 2013 in Inspiration
  You’ve probably all heard the quote by Saint Francis de Sales, The Bishop of Geneva (1567-1622) which was popularized by Mary Engelbreit… Click on each image for source. Over the course of my lifetime I have lived in some fairly interesting...
• A Tablescape Inspired by Van Gogh’s Irises
  on May 3, 2013 in Decor
  Happy Friday everyone! I have good news. After 6 long weeks working away from home I will be picking up Mr. Décor at the airport this morning. I also passed my Art History exam/class with flying colors. I think this calls for a celebration. Queue...
• May Day! May Day!
  on May 1, 2013
  My dear friends, Today is a wonderfully sweet holiday in France. A day that typically one gives a nosegay of lily of the valley to those they love. Today was also the day scheduled for the premiere of Rêve.  As with many new ventures there ha...
• Something Sweet For Monday
  on Apr 29, 2013 in Recipe's Hearth and Home
  It’s been 18 hours days+ for what seems like forever. I keep repeating the Little Engine’s mantra… “I think I can!” After I take my second to the last final this morning I am going to whip up a batch of meringue cookies. Happy Monday t...
• Pick Before You Click
  on Apr 28, 2013 in Inspiration
  I try to be pretty strict with myself when it comes to the internet. Before getting lost in Pinterest or immersing myself in blogs I ask myself “Is my homework done?” “Can a load of laundry be started” “What is for dinner” …. you get th...
• Ways To Use Pretty Wrapping Paper
  on Apr 24, 2013 in Creative decor Feeling crafty
  I am heading into finals week. But let’s think about happier things shall we? Some wrapping paper is so lovely is deserves to be framed. I am a wrapping paper hoarder. It’s true. But my collection has grown so large that I need to start using...
• The City of Light
  on Apr 22, 2013
  I spent the weekend going through over 4800+ images of France. I’m a bit cross eyed. Today I must finish selecting and editing the final images for Rêve, make a trip to the Scout store for Sweet Boy’s new uniform and take a large essay exam. It...
• A Hard Week
  on Apr 21, 2013 in Inspiration
  Oh it has been a hard week for our country. The terrible explosion in tiny West, Texas. I remembered how I once drove through there while living in Dallas. Such hardworking, lovely salt of the earth people. My prayers have been deep and often f...
• I Got A Hair Cut!
  on Apr 19, 2013 in Fashion
  Back in March I wrote a post on 2013 spring hair trends and shared that I hadn’t had a decent haircut in months. It had been almost a year since I had gotten any sort of highlights. This was due to my former hairdresser moving away a year ago. I’...
• Someone You Know
  on Apr 16, 2013
  This post brought to you by Walmart. All opinions are 100% mine. Years ago when I was a struggling single parent I worked in a family practice office. Pharmaceutical representatives would often bring by wonderful food such as big breakfasts a...

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