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The Everyday Home/Barb Garrett

Blogger | Jacksonville, NC http://www.everydayhomeblog.com
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  • Summertime has "blossomed" at The Everyday Home's mantel.
  • A small pink and white Staffordshire pitcher filled with more lacy blooms.
  • Old books and wood candlesticks lend a vintage feel.
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How to Create a Summertime Mantel...for Free!

Creating a mantel with a Summer look and feel can be quick and easy. And free. All you need is a good pair of garden clippers, a sturdy pair of shoes, some jumping/climbing abilities - ...»
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC 3 days ago
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    April 7 hours ago
    The Everyday Home/Barb Garrett - You're very welcome, too! :)
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Do You Crave Farmhouse-Style but Live in Suburbia?

If you are like me, you love all things Farmhouse, but live in a more modern suburban home. I may never live in my dream Farmhouse, but I can bring Farmhouse-style to me. And so can you with these ten ideas.

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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Jun 06, 2013
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    Tammy@Deja Vue Designs on Jun 07, 2013
    Barbara, I love all your ideas! Just amazing!
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How a Birdcage Can Change Your Whole Room.

I know we have all been there. We buy one single item, let is sit in the bak seat of your car for a few days, slowly bring it into the house so that your hubby does not see it, and then ...»
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Jun 03, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on Jun 04, 2013
    Thanks Kimi Sharp . I think I will keep it as is for now. :)
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By the Sea, By the Sea, by the Beautiful Sea..

Shells. Sunglasses. Crabs, Sand. The Coast. Nothing beats its style for casual, laid-back comfort. Even if you don't live right by the sea, you can bring a touch of the sea to you! Look at these 20 great Coastal Decorating Ideas to inspire you.
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Jun 01, 2013
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  • I used a tin-bottom tray and added a selection of white dishes and pitchers.  I also used the tin-numbered tags I sell in my online shop. Farmhouse Decor.
  • This small tin chalkboard from my shop was the perfect size to create a little message.
  • A pretty white milk bottle with my favorite number.
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Adding Summer Freshness to Your Home for FREE!

I suffer from a common Summertime disease that many of you may also share.

I have O.C.D. Yep, I a bad case of it this time of year. "Obsessive Clipping Disorder." ...»

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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Jun 01, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on Jun 02, 2013
    Carol L that is so sweet to say. ...»
    You are very welcome and thank you for enjoying seeing my home. :)

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  • Tucked back amongst a bunch of Pigs with Wings was this one little "wingless" fella.  I prefered him!
  • A new blue glass pitcher is overflowing with garden cuttings and fragrant honesysuckle blossoms.
  • The mirror is tall, but is perfect with the 10' ceilings.
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When Pigs Don't Fly (..a Mini Foyer Makeover)

I have always found it amazing that a small item, such as a small white ceramic pig, can spark one's creative juices and be the inspiration for a whole new space. This cute little fella ...»
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on May 17, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on May 19, 2013
    Thanks Carol L . I love the newest addition to my foyer. :)
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  • I used a blank game piece to create the star "Start" magnet.
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  • ...and my 3 Grandloves.  A T-R-U-E Triple Word Score!
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How Do You Spell L-O-V-E? Easy, With Scrabble Letters.

I have a thing for Scrabble. It's my fave board game. I also have a fascination with funny-sounding words such as "collywobble." But enough of my strange personality traits. :-) I made ...»
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on May 13, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on May 13, 2013
    Thanks Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor - Renee :)
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  • I wish computers had smell-a-vision because the scent of these bars is AH-mazing.
  • I used torn paper, burlap ribbon and raffia to package some soaps into cute little "presents." 1
  • I added a few bars to a white dish on a bed of fresh rosemary, tied it with raffia and added a stamped gift tag from brown craft paper.  This makes a wonderful Mother's Day present.

Homemade Rosemary-Citrus Goats Milk Soap

You know what I love best about this project? It sounds like it is so much more complex that it really is. I mean...homemade soap? Really? Who has time for that? YOU do. If you have about ...»
15-20 Minutes 15.00 Easy
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Apr 28, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on Jun 08, 2013
    @Karen Albright Plante - I think there may be glycerin in the base but it is primary goats ...»
    milk. I found the base at Michael's.

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  • My grandson wanted me to buy a bundle of grocery store flowers, but I told him I had the perfect flowers at home we could pick.
  • White azaleas. The last vestiges of a Southern Spring.
  • ...placed in a four-bottle wire tote, with some sprigs of rosemary and fresh ivy.
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Taking the Time to Smell the Flowers {even if they don't really smell}

Can a life lesson be taught to two 7-yr old and 2-yr old little boys using late Spring blossoms? I'm not sure, but in the end its not about the lesson they learned, its about the memories ...»
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Apr 16, 2013
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  • Tutorial Tuesday features...
  • ...create a stenciled accent wall.
  • ... create your own spice blend.
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FIVE Fabulous Tutorials from Around the Web

Welcome to Tutorial Tuesday. From DIY Photo Canvases to Creating Your Own Spice Blends - you will love these great tutes!
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The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... Jacksonville, NC on Apr 01, 2013
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    The Everyday Home/Barb Ga... on Apr 10, 2013
    Thanks Debbie Borthwick that is one of my faves too.
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