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- Pollen, a Bucket List, and a Tiger
- Part I: Bedroom and Bathroom: Getting Ready for Summer Guests
- Make a memory with lake living.
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My Job Shadow Day with Emily
Having never had any children, I’ve never really felt like much of a mentor. I’m sure my niece and nephews look up to me in some way, but being family, they are obligated to do that, I suppose. But, … Continue reading →
Part III: Outdoor & Lake Toys: Getting Ready for Summer Guests
Part III in my three part series: Getting Ready for Summer Guests. This time we’re talking outdoor prep and lake toys.
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Tagged decor on the lake, decoronthelake, floats, interior decorating, lake, lake home, Lake keowee, lake toys, ronda ringo, seneca
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Pollen, a Bucket List, and a Tiger
My dad, who turned seventy-three this year, came up with his “bucket list” shortly after my mom passed away a couple of years ago. At the top of that list was a visit to the Masters in Augusta, Georgia. … Continue reading →
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Tagged augusta national, decoronthelake, interior decorating, masters, pollen, tiger woods
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Part I: Bedroom and Bathroom: Getting Ready for Summer Guests
Hitting eighty-five degrees on Lake Keowee, South Carolina, yesterday was the first day that actually resembled summer. Birds were chirping, fish were jumping, and ducks were quacking—the sounds of nature were everywhere. I sat outside for a couple of … Continue reading →
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Tagged decoronthelake, guest bath, guest bedroom, guest rooms, interior decorating, lake home, Lake keowee, preparation, ronda ringo, weekend guests
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Make a memory with lake living.
As spring has arrived, below is an inspirational video to get lake lovers excited for the season. Enjoy!
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Tagged decoronthelake, interior decorating, lake, lake home, memories, ronda ringo
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Reinvention: The Revival of Small Businesses for Those Who Have Lost Their Jobs.
Whether you’ve seen the movie Up in the Air or not, you probably know that George Clooney’s character has the misfortune of informing people that they have lost their jobs. Director Jason Reitman made the brilliant decision of documenting … Continue reading →
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Tagged clooney, decor on the lake, decoronthelake, FURNITURE, hudson goods, interior decorating, jason reitman, karl miller, mystic outdoors, reinvention, ronda ringo, SMALL BUSINESS, unemployed, up in the air, VINTAGE
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Oscar Night: Adding Some Bling, Spotlights, and Setting the Mood in Decorating.
Well, it’s here—the one Sunday of the year when tuxedos and gowns take precedence over sports on TV. That’s right, it’s Oscar Night! For years I’ve been ooohing, ahhhing, and sometimes cringing over the outfits, hairstyles, and jewelry that have … Continue reading →
Posted in Accessories, Lighting
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Tagged decoronthelake, dimmer switches, interior decorating, lake home, Lighting, ronda ringo, trim
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Toilet Paper Holders: The good, the bad, and the ugly.
I remember the time I had to select toilet paper holders in my first house. As a homeowner rookie, I made my decision entirely on the look of the apparatus, and I completely ignored the functional aspects of my … Continue reading →
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Tagged decoronthelake, interior decorating, toilet paper holders, usability
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Ode to Apolo: Go for the gold, silver, and bronze when decorating!
The winter olympics in Vancouver have been phenomenal this year and the USA has gone for the gold, silver, and bronze at every event. When it comes to decorating, you too can go for gold, silver, and bronze throughout your space. … Continue reading →
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Tagged apolo ohno, bronze, decor, decoronthelake, gold, interior decorating, iron, lake home, silver
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Olympic Fever: Decorating With Circles!
Since I was a child, I’ve always been a fan of the Olympics. Having witnessed Mark Spitz win multiple medals when I was a youngster, I’d always hoped that I would be a good enough swimmer some day to … Continue reading →
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Tagged circles, decor, decoronthelake, interior decorating, ronda ringo, shapes
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