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Speedy and Tasty Buffalo Sliders

07/03/15 | Easy Recipes, Entertaining, Patriotic

Buffalo Sliders

Spontaneous entertaining is fun! Call a few friends and whip up a quick and flavorful meal in a matter of minutes with this handy recipe from Campbellskitchen.com.  Because Buffalo Sliders are way more fun than just plain burgers! Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 can condensed tomato ...

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Happy Beach Bikes in Key West

05/10/15 | Enjoy Life!

Happy Bikes in Key West

It's Mother's Day, and Mamma got a brand new bike! For some reason, beach bikes have always been romantic to me. Perhaps I envision myself as Rachel McAdams with Owen Wilson riding those adorable beach bikes in the movie Wedding Crashers. (Note that my bike fantasy does not include ...

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Key West Curb Appeal

04/19/15 | Decor, Outdoor Spaces

Key West Inspired Curb Appeal

Are you a peeker? When you are on vacation, do you find yourself peeking at homes and wishing you could bring them (or at least their inspiration) home with you? After a quick spring break at the lovely Florida Keys last week, I thought it would be fun to bring back some eye candy for us all to ...

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Turning Old Pallets into New Patio Furniture

03/01/15 | Home Improvement

Turning Old Pallets into New Patio Furniture #repurpose #upcycle #yourhomeonlybetter #NWFGS

I'm a lucky girl - I got to attend the 2015 Northwest Flower & Garden show last month in Seattle. While much of the displays were all about the plants (understandably) much of it was about outdoor decor as well. I was particularly interested to learn more from James Taylor (no, not the singer) ...

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My Real Life Home Office Decor Tour

02/03/15 | Before & After, Decor, My Homes, Sandy Hook, Work Spaces

My Real Life Home Office Tour #homeoffice #decor #usewhatyouhave

I work hard like everyone else. I have a day job that I enjoy, and a blog that I love! Like many in my line of business, work environment is a huge part of my creative process.  Home office decor has fewer traditional design rules - it's fun to do! I enjoy mixing old pieces with new and throwing in ...

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4 Ways to Relax, Unwind and Renew

12/31/14 | Enjoy Life!

As we storm in to year-end holiday frenzies, take a little time for yourself! On the eve of a new year, it's important to chill so you can hit the new year renewed and running! Here are 4 ideas to get you started! 1. Renewal vs. Resolutions While I'm not a proponent of making new years ...

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Date Night? Try an Italian Night In!

12/24/14 | Easy Recipes, Entertaining

Italian Night In #datenight

Feeling over-busy? Why not serve a romantic Italian dinner at home, and skip the driving, parking, babysitting and expense of going out! I surprised my husband with an impromptu fireside dinner (in the basement, no less) on a random Thursday night. I was inspired by a challenge from Michael ...

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Cotton Candy Cosmo as Performance Art

12/15/14 | Easy Recipes, Entertaining

Cotton Candy Cosmo as Performance Art #Cocktails #barcart #entertaining

I was asked to review a new book by Bethany Frankel. Skinnygirl Cocktails: 100 Fun & Flirty Guilt-Free Recipes Of course I said 'yes!' The day the book came I poured over the pages, looking for the prettiest drink I could find to try. And there it was, on page 123: The Cotton Candy ...

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Holiday Home Tour Sans the Tree

12/14/14 | Christmas, My Homes, Sandy Hook

Holiday Home Tour Sans the Tree @Yourhomeonlybetter

The tree is a staple of Christmas - the heralded symbol that hosts the star or angel on its highest peak. In our home, decorating the tree is a special time of togetherness, and at times, compromise. But, alas, ours is not up yet! We opted for a much-needed vacation last week, and the tree will have ...

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Cranberry Apple Cornbread Stuffing: Step by Step

11/27/14 | Easy Recipes, Thanksgiving

Cranberry Apple Cornbread Stuffing #Thanksgiving #Recipe @Yourhomeonlybetter

This particular recipe is for my nine-year-old daughter who has been talking about her Mama's  Famous Stuffing for a couple weeks now. No, it's really nothing exotic, but I love that she thinks it's special - that's good enough for me! So, I thought I would share the recipe here with step-by-step ...

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$200 Target Gift Card Christmas Giveaway!

11/18/14 | Decor

Target Christmas Gift Card Giveaway

One of my favorite Christmas shopping traditions is doing a lap at Target when the Christmas decorations are in full bloom. Really gets me in the mood!! I can't think of a better way to kick off the holiday season than to give away a $200 shopping spree at Target! Dreamy, I know! What would ...

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Transitional Holiday Decorating Ideas

11/11/14 | Christmas, Halloween, My Homes, Sandy Hook, Seasonal/Holiday, Thanksgiving

Graceful Holiday Decor Transition ideas #yourhomeonlybetter #interiordesign #decor #Christmas #Thanksgiving #Halloween

It's awkward, isn't it?  Halloween is over, Thanksgiving decor is typically traditional, and it seems too early to bring out our more creative Christmas bling. We feel a little lost, unsure of what our next holiday decorating move should be. No worries - here are a few (somewhat) graceful ...

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Hi, I'm Susan. I love to write about making homes better through mindful design, functional decor and organized living. Create a home that feeds your soul!

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