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 Roses are red, violets are blue.   I have something exciting for you! Photo by Wondertime Photo. Come back tomorrow for a big reveal!

 I just received some new dish towels from Joss and Main. The problem with dish towels is it's hard to get them to hang lovely...  and they end up on the floor after every use. For a quick and easy fix I sewed a small square of velcro on each corner. You could also sew a line of velcro the length of the towel but I find a small amount in the corner works fine. Then you just stick them together in the corners. No more falling on the floor. A lovely hanging towel after each

Yesterday I revealed my redone hallway. One of the new additions in the hallway are these lovely new light fixtures from Arcadian Lighting which are Trans Globe Flush Mount Fixtures. It has been said that one of the most neglected elements in a remodel is attention to lighting. These two pictures were taken at approximately the same time of day. In both pictures the walls are white (although slightly different shades) but the difference is huge. Obviously it would be

 It has been said that the number one neglected element of a remodel or makeover is lighting.   Not only do new lighting fixtures add visual interest but they also add to the ambiance of a space.