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A simple guide on how to hem curtains. It has pictures, diagrams, and written instructions! It's perfect if you're looking to hem your curtains quickly and easily.

Today is going to be a short and sweet tutorial on how to hem curtains. It’s a simple job, but a lot of people don’t know how to hem! Once you know how to do this, you’ll have the freedom to get those curtains on clearance that are just a little too long, or something that you love that only comes in extra long! So, lets get started!

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When I was young, my mom received a beautiful cotton wreath from  a friend that recently moved to the South. When she told us that she picked the cotton from her backyard to make the wreath, I about lost my mind and have been obsessed with this gorgeous, fluffy, perfectly colored plant ever since. I’ve found some fun ways to incorporate it into your home!

 

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winterize garden

My backyard garden is so embarrassing! Wooden stakes leaning over the falling over wooden fence, posts are missing from my fight with our giant groundhog, tomatoes rotting on the ground—it’s a disaster! In my efforts to finally get the back yard cleaned up, I also learned that you should get your garden ready for winter every fall, so here are a few tips and tricks on how to protect your garden this winter.
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Joanna Gaine's Kitchen

http://magnoliahomes.net/the-farmhouse/

I’m not going to lie, Joanna Gaines is possibly the cutest, most fun designer I’ve come across in a long time—I love her and her style! Today’s Monthly Mirror is going for the farmhouse chic look that Joanna has certainly achieved in her home. It’s geared towards those who might not have access to great salvage (or curbside) finds, but want the look!

 

 

 

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Budgeting a remodel

Today I am thrilled to present my most helpful online tool for budgeting and planing your basement renovation. It’s very simple yet incredibly helpful. It plans your renovation budget for you and even has a calculator for drywall, framing, flooring, and ceilings. I’m pretty pleased with this one, so let me show you how it works!

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