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Making Memories

Posted on September 6, 2010 by rrblog

     The older I become, the more sentimental I get, and holiday weekends are notorious for my nostalgia creeping up on me.   Too many Hallmark commercials, too many sappy movies, and the loss of my mom hasn’t helped.  I tear … Continue reading →

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Part III: Outdoor & Lake Toys: Getting Ready for Summer Guests

Posted on June 17, 2010 by rrblog

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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Part II: Kitchen: Getting Ready for Summer Guests

Posted on May 22, 2010 by rrblog

     I sat out on my dock today, breeze on my face, waves lapping against the dock.  I fed and watched my new duck friends Barney and Alice II (video below), followed by another five chapters of a Nicholas Sparks novel … Continue reading →

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Part I: Bedroom and Bathroom: Getting Ready for Summer Guests

Posted on April 2, 2010 by rrblog

     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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Make a memory with lake living.

Posted on March 23, 2010 by rrblog

As spring has arrived, below is an inspirational video to get lake lovers excited for the season.  Enjoy!

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Decorating With Green – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 17, 2010 by rrblog

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, here are a couple of quick tips on how you can decorate with the color green – either as the main palette or as a pop of color in your space. As defined by … Continue reading →

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Reinvention: The Revival of Small Businesses for Those Who Have Lost Their Jobs.

Posted on March 12, 2010 by rrblog

     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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Oscar Night: Adding Some Bling, Spotlights, and Setting the Mood in Decorating.

Posted on March 7, 2010 by rrblog

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 →

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Olympic Fever: Decorating With Circles!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by rrblog

     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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Burlap: not quite as soft as cotton.

Posted on February 19, 2010 by rrblog

What’s with Burlap? This week I want to address burlap as the other trend that seems to be lingering in the decorating industry. Now, depending on what part of the country you live in, using burlap for interior decorating may … Continue reading →

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