Horrors! Bridget Otto Thursday On Halloween

The living room is complete with cobwebs and a torture chair.The Thursday Homes & Gardens in The Oregonian has an article by Bridget A Otto about George DeVita and his wife Sarah who wanted a house styled after the Munsters' famous house.  With the help of architect Brunier & Associates and Gene Newell of Gem Finish Carpentry the two are realizing their dre...

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Pumpkin Roll Recipe

How to Make a Pumpkin Roll(cake)1/4 cup powdered sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ground cloves1/4 tsp salt3 large eggs1 cup granulated sugar2/3 cup Libby's 100% pure pumpkin1 cup walnut, chopped (optional)(filling)8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 cup powdered sugar, sifted6 tbsp butter or margarine, softened1 tsp vanilla extract1/4 cup powdered sugar (optional) Preheat oven to...

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Monday Music - Elmo's Ducks!

This is where it all began (personally one of my fave articles ever!!).Music is SO important to the happiness of my home. :)Now most Monday mornings when the working week looms I'll try to post a fave song or some music I'm listening to at the moment to provide some musical motivation.So my little groovers......... here's today's installment!*****************************Today we have something special for the kids (and 'big kids' amongst us) who...

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Do We Lose Our Way In The 'Middle' Somewhere? Another Wonderful C.S. Lewis Quote To Ponder...

Image from Parker Fitzgerald on FlickrSad we sometimes lose our way in the 'middle' somewhere. There's been quite a few posts on here lately about keeping your inner child alive and decorating in a way that caters to that magical part of you, because I really think it's important. Maybe we get too 'prim and proper' or too concerned with following 'those who know' or 'the experts' in our middle years. Maybe we become too much a 'slave to trends' and...

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Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas by Huelsta

Warm Bedroom Interior Decorating Ideas by Huelsta tweetmeme_url = 'http://oninteriordesign.blogspot.com/2010/04/warm-bedroom-interior-decorating-ideas.html'; Bedroom furniture by Huelsta gives an unlimited amount of decorating ideas. Bedrooms in warm and natural colors are great place to relax and recharge. Thanks to modernism of Huelsta collections such bedrooms are also great addition to houses decorated in most styles. You can’t say the same...

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Quick creative low/no sew costume year

Due to our week away not long ago, my budget was smacked for Halloween costumes. As in NO money. (I had $9 left on a Joann fabric gift card & that is all we spent plus 50 cents at the thrift store.) Broke thanks to the rental being $200 more then what we thought it would be due to the quote (hidden insurance & stuff) given when it was picked up. Normally all of October is spent making costumes for our little ones. This year, I had to do something...

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Jewelry Armoire Giveaway at Wholesale Furniture Brokers

You now have a chance to WIN a jewelry armoire from Wholesale Furniture Brokers! If you are looking for the perfect gift for your mom, wife, daughter, or even yourself this holiday season, a jewelry armoire is a great choice.If you want to WIN a jewelry armoire from Wholesale Furniture Brokers, write a blog post about which jewelry armoire you want to WIN on either our US website (GoWFB.com) or Canadian website (GoWFB.ca). You also need to include...

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My Favourite C.S. Lewis Quote....

Image from Parker Fitzgerald on FlickrLinda. xox ******♥ Let's talk on Twitter!♥ Straight from me to YOU - subscribe!♥ New to Heartfire At Home? Start here.♥ And if, perchance, you BELIEVE.... join here.***...

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Delight Your Youngster With Sports-Themed Kids’ Club Chairs

Is your child looking for something more than pennants decorating his room and a display shelf overflowing with sports memorabilia? Team Kids’ Chairs has come up with a collection of kids' club chairs that sports NFL and MLB teams’ colors and logo.The club chairs are constructed with hardwood frames and microfiber. They feature deep seats and a sturdy back for your kids’ superior comfort. The logo is on the back of the chair. Your kids will just...

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Project: Lamp Making

When I discovered a few years ago how easy it is to re-wire a lamp, I soon progressed to making lamps out of cool objects I found at flea markets and antique shops--like the tripod above (see here for instructions). Since starting my own business, I've created a small collection of one-of-a-kind lamps out of everything from vintage tins to industrial molds. I have two main criteria for deciding if an object will make the transition: I have...

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CELEBRITY LUXURY HOMES‏ DESIGN

Celebrity Luxury Homes Design Sylvester Stallone Oprah John TravoltaJ-Lo and Mark AnthonyHalle Barry Eddie Murphy Billy Joel Arnold & Marie Schwarzeneg...

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