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  • Use old or thrifted game boards as placemats for some tabletop fun! http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/three-cheers-for-red-white-and-blue.html
  • The Red, White, Blue & Tan coloring on Scrabble boards are perfect for summer table settings. And Scrabble letters can serve as place markers! http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/three-cheers-for-red-white-and-blue.html
  • Scrabble board placemats in one of my vintage show booth displays (@ BarnHouse). http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/three-cheers-for-red-white-and-blue.html
  • This display in my vintage booth inspired the placemat idea! http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/three-cheers-for-red-white-and-blue.html
  • More Red, White & Blue Inspiration for your table... http://homewardfounddecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/three-cheers-for-red-white-and-blue.html
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The Summer Table: Game Boards as Placemats!

I love finding new ways to use old stuff - even in my table settings! This idea is a 'Fast, Cheap & Easy' TM way to add some FUN to your summer tablescapes... ...»

Use flat game boards as placemats!

This idea was inspired by a display I created in a my booth at a vintage show, and then replicated in a vintage store booth. This one wasn't even planned ahead of time ... when I sat items aside while I was working on the booth setup, I looked down and saw the Scrabble board under the plates and went 'DUH!' :)

It's pretty easy to find Scrabble boards (perfect for summer, because they are red, white, blue, and tan colors)and other old game boards at thrift stores - usually, the pieces are missing from games but the boards are still in the box. If you DO find one with pieces, you can spell out your guests' names! You can also use my Giant Letter Tile tutorial on the HOMEWARDfound blog to make 'Scrabble' tile coasters!

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Debi Ward Kennedy
Debi Ward Kennedy Irvine, CA 11 hours ago
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    Elaine @ Junksterchick Cr... 25 minutes ago
    sweet job! i love scrabble & the colors are perfect for summer.
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Do You Know What Poison Ivy Looks Like?

Last year I had poison ivy 3 times ~ it was horrible. After finally figuring out what it looked like I wanted to share what to AVOID!
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Mary Beth Coraopolis, PA 15 hours ago
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    PAULA LOVELL 44 minutes ago
    Leaves of 3, let it be!
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  • Welcome to Karen's beautiful 2 story plus basement home! Come on in!
  • Karen is known online as The Graphics Fairy. She specializes in free vintage clipart as well as a DIY blog where she shows what to do with it.  She's on Hometalk at: http://www.hometalk.com/thegraphicsfairy
  • Imperfect perfection - a distressed black kitchen table is a true sign of warmth and casual. Coffee anyone? (her coffee was good too!)
  • Layers matter - platters holding dried hydrangeas are the perfect centrepiece, offering colour and a little bit of the outdoors.
  • Store it - vintage baskets and boxes store kitchen essentials. Bringing in wood tones offers warmth like nothing else.
  • Bring the outdoors in - a giant cloche on a wood round holding succulents brightens up this cool coffee table.
  • Group for impact - tarnished gold trophies are the perfect way to bring vintage bling into your vignettes. Grouping like minded components also gives you more bang for your buck.
  • Mix up overscale and small - statement pieces like this clock offer an amazing focal point, perfect for above a fireplace.
  • Fill things up - dried hydrangeas find their way into this sweet trophy used as a vase.
  • Tell a story - this lovely, airy bedroom with sheer curtains overlooks a meadow. The room colour marries the view perfectly!
  • Details count - the angel wings add an interesting quirk to this lovely tall armoire. It wouldn't have been the same without them!
  • Beautiful storage - Karen collects LOTS of paper, so she's found ways to avoid the big box stationery store and goes vintage instead with drawers, wire baskets, and bookshelves.
  • Make it yours - and sometimes we just need a little art around us for no other reason than to adore it.
  • Check out the full tour at: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2013/05/3-home-tour-of-the-graphics-fairy.html
  • This is part of the #htlucketts series. Click the hashtag in the main text area to get all the deets on this fabulous Hometalk Meetup event!
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A full home tour that'll knock your socks off! - The Graphics Fairy

Do you ever wish there was an official guidebook on how to decorate your home? When is there too much stuff? When is there not enough? ...»

Karen, who goes by The Graphics Fairy on her blog, has it DOWN. I recently had the privilege of spending a few days with her during the #htlucketts event and took advantage of the chance to shoot Karen's home.

Guys, this home is so inspiring. I'd call her style upscale vintage minimalist. She has JUST the right amount of everything, it's productive AND beautiful!

There's more to this tour via the blog link, however here's lots to get you started, loaded with some decor advice.

I only have one question... where's her BAD junk?! :)

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Could you stand to get rid of too much stuff and go Karen style?

Which is your favourite feature in this post?

FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada 6 hours ago
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    Sharon @ mrs. hines class 1 hour ago
    gorgeous and lovely just like Karen. I'm headed over to take the rest of the tour.
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Painting: I knew I should have taken a different route home.

But, I didn't. I drove right past the vintage shop and turned around and yes, I went in the shop. Lo and behold, this is what I walked out with. Never mind that I haven't even started on ...»
the vintage chaise or the wonderful crate! But tell me, would you have left this in the store? Now comes the question.....do I leave it as is or shall I paint? I'm thinking I'll use in the lanai. It's a pretty sturdy piece and vintage for sure. I would say 40s or 50s. I think it looks good as is, but wanted to get some opinions. Thanks.

Frankie Laney
Frankie Laney Oceanside, CA 2 days ago
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    Cora 1 hour ago
    I would leave it as is but if you wanted to add color get some sheer curtains for the back of ...»
    it put on tight,or the color paper like on the chinese screens

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  • Victoire de la Marne peony - vibrant pinkish purple blooms
  • Duchesse de Nemours peony - gorgeous white blooms
  • Sarah Bernhardt peony - delicate light pink blooms
  • Vintage clocks on my table with one of my Duchesse de Nemours blooms
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It's A Peony Parade

I love this time of year when the peonies are blooming, the sun is shining and everything is right with the world. OK, these plants really, really put me in a good mood! ...»

I have three of them so far and am going to pick up one or two more this weekend. The ONLY downfall to these plants is that the blooms get so stinking big that they tend to fall over, but I have peony rings around them to keep them as upright as possible.

House Of Hawthornes
House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH 10 hours ago
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    Vetsy 3 hours ago
    I love them too..and think they are just as pretty... if not, prettier than roses.
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  • Maze Wildaster Indoor/Outdoor Rug
  • Herringbone Ginko Indoor/Outdoor Rug
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  • Herringbone Cream Indoor/Outdoor Rug
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  • Penny Loafer Cream Indoor/Outdoor Rug
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Create Outdoor Bliss in 3 Steps!

It's getting warmer outside and you know what that means! Extend your livingspace outdoors. Eat outside, read outside, relax outside, play outside...justget outside! Creating an inviting ...»
outdoor space is easy. Follow these 3 stepsand you'll never want to go inside again!

Mohawk Home
Mohawk Home Calhoun, GA 2 days ago
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    Vetsy 3 hours ago
    Lovely for both the feet and the eyes....
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  • Just spray painted this wood chair with Valspar's (Lowes) very light aqua color. It's my new favorite color.

Gardening

I just found a rusty porcelain tub at a sale for $2.00 so of course, I had to plant it. I used some of my dishes from my stash and planted them with Allysum, Moss Rose, Verbena and ...»
Violets. I put gravel in the bottom of the teapot and teacup for drainage. I also drilled holes in the bottom of the tub.Still debating if I should spray paint the tub with a pastel color.

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B.J. B Lexington, MI 10 hours ago
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    Cyndi Moore Tippett 4 hours ago
    That is soooooo cute and creative....I might just put something like that in my yard!
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  • Cut down the front, paint, stencil
  • Screw on some glass door knobs for legs and make a pretty cushion

Repurposing Wine Crate Into a Dog Bed From The Decorated Nest

What to do with wine crates--how about a nice little bed for your favorite pup or kitty

http://www.thedecoratednest.com/reuse-restyl...

Karen P
Karen P Brick, NJ 17 hours ago
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    Karen P 4 hours ago
    Thanks Laurie!
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  • Miracle-Gro helps my plants to stay alive (I'm working on conquering my "black thumb...")

http://christinasadventures.com/2013/05/diy-planter-box.html
  • This project doesn't have to be perfect!!  Distressed boards give it a rustic feel

http://christinasadventures.com/2013/05/diy-planter-box.html
  • This project doesn't have to be perfect!!  Distressed boards give it a rustic feel

http://christinasadventures.com/2013/05/diy-planter-box.html
  • http://christinasadventures.com/2013/05/diy-planter-box.html
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DIY Pallet Planter

Simple step-by-step tutorial for how to make this cute AND functional planter! I used mine to plant fresh herbs, but it can be modified to house most any small plant!
Christina @ Christina's Adventures
Christina @ Christina's A... Coopersburg, PA 2 days ago
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    Trish Ross 5 hours ago
    Me too. I have been building raised beds ( I mean "raised" 24" deep) but I have a small pallet ...»
    too small for that so now it will be an herb garden for my daughter.

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  • I think it should be law that every home has a front porch. Alongside tall pillars and flowers, there's no more welcome sight!
  • Quirky details make the grade here. LOVE the sign!
  • Why don't they make covered bridges any longer? So beautiful!  I wonder if there's an actual reason this use to be done?
  • These fences are built with no tools nor holes. They are scattered around Gettysburg and were used in the battlefields so the farmers could move them around. I ADORE this look and hope to emulate it somehow. Maybe around the garden...
  • Loving this grouping of trees in pots... who says a patio can't be lush and amazing?
  • An old train station wears cheerful, complimentary colours in Gettysburg. Note flowers aren't even missed when the building takes centre stage? It's beautiful!
  • This is part of the #htlucketts series. Click the hashtag in the main text area to visit the entire series from other bloggers too.
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Gathering Inspiration From Old World Charm - Fresh From Pennsylvania

Upon a recent trip to Pennsylvania, I was charmed with all the historic and vintage buildings.

We could learn a thing or 3 from the way things use to be done! Here's a little small town ...»

Americana to inspire and charm you! (more at the blog link)

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Which of these features speaks to you the most?

Is there anything you could implement into your own home from this group?

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada 5 hours ago
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