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handcrafted fabric tableware

I recently fell in love with the handcrafted fabric placemats, coasters, and table runners created by artisan Eileen Duffy.  For Friday field trip this week, we are taking a trip to Eileen’s studio....

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diy nautical necklace

I have never made any jewelry.  When I see some of the beautiful beads in the craft store, I am tempted to make something.  The thing is, it seems when you add the price of all the items needed to make...

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visiting brimfield

What’s better than socializing with friends?  Socializing with friends while shopping!  In this case, at the Brimfield Antique and Collectibles Shows in Brimfield, Massachusetts…this week’s Friday...

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club monaco arrives

Are you an outlet shopper?  We have a couple of big outlet centers here in Connecticut.  I don’t visit them very often, but on my last outlet trip, I was on a mission… On a mission to check out the new...

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spring obsessions

We are in the home stretch!  Spring is almost here! Here are some of the top things I am ‘jonesing for’ as we start the new season!     Even though I already own Kiel James Patrick, there are always...

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shopping coastal cool

For Friday field trip today, I am sharing a little eye candy from one of the best coastal lifestyle stores in Connecticut. In addition to the best in home, personal, and gift wares, this store carries...

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top 6 summer obsessions 2014

Here in Connecticut, we are not experiencing the usual hot August days this year and I have been trying to fit in as many painting projects as I can before the weather turns cool. So, I have been...

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jewelry holder redo with annie sloan

Today’s redo may seem a little unusual… Maybe not if you remember that I once turned a plastic drink container into a beautiful flower vase using Annie Sloan paint!  Today, I am again using Annie Sloan...

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two tons of white legos®

What would happen if someone dumped two tons of LEGOS® into a city park and told the public to ‘have at it?’  You can find out this summer on the High Line in New York City with The collectivity...

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50 shades of pink pumpkins

Usually, at this time of year, I am creating some pumpkins. It may be pumpkins made of velvet. It may be real pumpkins carved with sea-themed designs. Or, it may be my favorite white pumpkins enhanced...

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pink for breast cancer awareness

A quick post for Friday field trip today…I have been busy painting and I thought you might like to see what 50 pink pumpkins look like! Remember October is breast cancer awareness month!  Thanks for...

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january book giveaway!

Happy New Year, my friends! Not only is it the end of 2015, but it is also the end of the month and time for a new giveaway. Since it is the start of a new year, I have something different planned for...

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