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Brenda C

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Realistic crepe paper flower

These beautiful flowers remind me of the warm days of summer.

Here is an easy tutorial to follow. http://www.craftberrybush.com/2013/02/crepe-...

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Lucy Ancheta-Akins Canada
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Empire Dresser Makeover

I love the lines and style of Empire furniture. I was lucky enough to come across a beautiful dresser with the original glass hardware that just needed a little love...
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Sophia's - Live Beautiful... Clayton, NC
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  • Then he dug a trench & installed the french drain (basically a pipe with holes in the top that collects water & channels it where you want it to go) & covered it with gravel.  Then he added a timber retaining wall.
  • Next, he built the fire pit from pavers.  (A brochure at the store gave directions, dimensions, & told how many pavers we would need.)  Then he added the creek stone & filled the gaps in with pea gravel.
  • The stairs were made with fallen trees & gravel & placed where the ground naturally stepped down.
  • Creek stone patio, fire pit, landscaping timber retaining wall 3
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  • Fire Pit with timber retaining wall
  • First my husband leveled out the area. 2
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Creating a Creek Stone Patio & Fire Pit

My husband took advantage of this flat area in our mainly sloped back yard at the edge of the woods. What was once unused space is now the perfect spot to de-stress with friends around a ...»
fire. You can check out more on my blog at http://designedtodwell.blogspot.com/2012/07/.... Thanks!

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Wendy W Milford, OH
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    Looks awesome! I can see being kicked back by the fire relaxing with a mug of hot Irish ...»
    Coffee! Congrats to you and your hubby . .

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Fight Ants: Trade Secrets! (Part of a weekly series "Know Thy Enemy" on the BrightNest blog)

Did you know that cinnamon is basically ant Kryptonite? Deter them by lining your walkways and doors with cinnamon. More ant-fighting tips: http://blog.brightnest.com/2012/07/08/know-t...
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BrightNest Denver, CO
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    Commented on Jul 12, 2012
    Did not know this; definitely worth trying!
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  • This pebble urn creates a welcome bird bath.
  • A rustic urn flows beneath dramatic driftwood art. 7
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Fountains in the Garden

Fountains provide the sight and sound of running water in the garden. Tuck them in a flower bed, position one at the front door to greet visitors, or place one by a backyard patio or ...»
deck. More water feature photos at http://www.aquascapeinc.com/imagegallery.

Aquascape Inc.
Aquascape Inc. Saint Charles, IL
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    Commented on Jul 12, 2012
    The Rustic Urn is my favorite. I have the drift wood; just need the rest. : )
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