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DIY Dresser Overhaul With Chalk Paint

August 25, 2019 By Dana Vento 20 Comments

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  I love that my daughter has my old furniture, but I don't love the color or the style. The furniture is so dated and trust me, what is old is not going to be new again anytime soon. Nevertheless, yellow in the furniture does not compliment anything in her room. In fact, she chose ...

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7 Tip For Making A Fleece Photo Blanket

November 16, 2018 By Dana Vento 17 Comments

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Today I snapped a picture of my kids enjoying a few minutes outdoors as we were cleaning up leaves.   The image was perfect, the faces were all smiles and it is so nice to see this happiness, that is often fleeting in tweens and teens. ...

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Savvy Secrets of Holiday Shopping Uncovered

November 9, 2018 By Dana Vento 9 Comments

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This post has been sponsored by Boscov's, but images and story are so my own. After all, I love to shop and this is the best Full Service Department store you will find! I am a self-proclaimed shop-a-holic, and that is not a bad thing. I'm savvy and have shopping tricks that make me top of my ...

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Best Place To Shop For Television Entertainment Centers

January 16, 2018 By Dana Vento 19 Comments

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Every home is different and everyone has different needs.   Televisions need to have their own area, whether hung or encased, they need to be placed properly in a family room.   I know the best place to shop for television entertainment units that offer flexibility and can be ...

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Tips For Updating Holiday Decor

November 23, 2017 By Dana Vento 13 Comments

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Each year as we head to our attics, and then gather all the totes I am reminded time after time that decor eventually breaks down.  We all have our favorite pieces of decor, and our favorite lights but sometimes it is time to part ways.  My mind starts drifting to the possibility that it is time to ...

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