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Kitchen Cabinets

I'm so thankful to finally be in a home where I enjoy my kitchen cabinets. They're white, and for me that's just perfect. BUT, for years in our past two houses (and as I've talked about before) I...

Nov 9, 2012 Like

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What I love about picture hanging is there are NO rules. Many of you have written to me asking about specific sizes and patterns used in photo collages like these from past posts: see post here see...

Nov 11, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Home Tour - Master Bedroom

I'd be lying if I didn't say that this room is my absolute favorite in the house. Like I mentioned in the last post, I've struggled a lot with where to put things (decor wise) from the last house...

Oct 12, 2012 Like

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Fall Porch

So one big major struggle I've had in this new house (which is very minor on the any scale of home decorating) is that fall colors simply do not work. I've collected a lovely selection of autumn...

Sep 25, 2012 Like

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Home Tour - Living Room Sitting Area

It's official! my first "home" post since our move. We've been here for a month now and lately my indecisiveness has turned, well...decisive. As in, I've stopped asking everyone who comes in my...

Sep 21, 2012 Like

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I'm almost there

Okay, so flip side.I'm on it. Flip side being - new town, new house, new schools, new schedules, new...everything.Same family. I kept them (har har) I am still diligently working on getting stuff...

Sep 11, 2012 Like

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My limbo life in phone photos

So we are two weeks away from the big move. Never again! How to families do this? I'm exhausted. So of course blogging has taken a hot but I thought I'd share some phone photos of recent days in...

Aug 7, 2012 Like

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Wear Your Heart - New In Shop

Okay, so we are super close to moving time. It's crazy, and exciting and I can't wait to get my hands onto new space! In the meantime, while I can't do much decorating, and DIY projects as per...

Aug 3, 2012 Like

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Summer Reading

So, recently I discovered my love for reading. Once I realized it, it's consumed every moment of my "down" time. I don't watch tv (except for a few indulgences) and some nights I'm up until 3am to...

Jul 19, 2012 Like

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They're back!

It's been a while since I've had these pretties in the shop. But they are back! Only one of each available. Go HERE to see em!

Jul 10, 2012 Like

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Shower Curtains, eerie similarities & Master Bath Inspirations

I was beyond excited this week that while thrifting, I found the PERFECT shower curtain. Usually, shower curtains would fall in the "ick" factor for thrifting for me, but a fabric one requiring a...

Jul 6, 2012 Like

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Sorry for the crickets...

Boy, it's been quiet around here. I've missed this. I've missed you all! Let me give you a brief catch-up... First up, we're moving! We got word about 2 months ago that we would be relocating back...

Jun 26, 2012 Like

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Butter on Mirrors, Staging a Home, Cleaning with Norwex...

So truth be told (and I'm sure this is a truth for MANY)... I despise cleaning. My mom would tell me not to use the word 'hate' but it would also be an appropriate word for how I feel about...

Jun 19, 2012 Like 1 person likes this

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Learning to Photograph without "AUTO"

What a hassle photography is.A joy, when it works out, sure...but a hassle none the less. I've assisted a photographer friend in many weddings, and photoshoots and I've watched her fiddle around...

May 15, 2012 Like

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Streaked Cupcakes

This won't take long. At all. Want the cool effects of streaks in your iced cupcakes? The method is so so so so so easy. While your icing bag is empty, drop food coloring (or paint if you use gel...

May 9, 2012 Like

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May Sidebar Meet & Greet!

YAY FOR MAY!Just me or does it feel like summer is dragging it's heels getting here?Don't get me wrong, I love spring...but I could do with more thunderstorms & tulips and less cold & rain!Hope...

May 9, 2012 Like

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Tea Towel Apron (for toddlers!)

A certain little niece of ours is turning one next month (HI CHLOE!)And Although we already have her store bought gifts for her, her gift wouldn't be complete without a little something home-made....

May 3, 2012 Like

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50% off Advertising booked in May!!

I just realized that I announced this on Facebook Page, but didn't take a moment to let you all know about this on the blog. Anywhoo. After being blessed by two separate blogs doing May sales on ad...

May 3, 2012 Like

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Snapshots of Home {Eat-In Kitchen}

Here we are at the second installment of Snapshots of Home. Last time, I showed you our Living/Family Room. Today it's all about the eat-in kitchen. We had a formal dining room, but it was...

Apr 30, 2012 Like

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Snapshots of Home {Livingroom}

Its dawned on me that I dont often share full room photos of our home.Our home, our space.We live in it. A lot.So...usually its not photo worthy.So after some gentle tidying, I snapped some photos...

Apr 22, 2012 Like

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Doily Bunting

When I came across these doilies in the $1.50 bins at Michaels Craft Store, I picked up a few to use decoratively around the house.But then Spring hit, and Michaels started getting brighter, funner...

Apr 19, 2012 Like

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Felt Flowers {Tutorials}

After many of you asked for more fabric flower tutorials after the THIS one, I thought Id share with you some methods Ive used in the past for crafts & hair accessories.They may be similar to other...

Apr 15, 2012 Like

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Easter Weekend

We were fortunate enough to be able to travel "home" this year and spend Easter weekend with family & friends.The weekend was FULL but FUN.We mourned Jesus death, and celebrated how LOVE conquered...

Apr 11, 2012 Like

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Pizza Dough Cinnamon Buns

My Mom makes THE most incredible cinnamon buns. I have the dough recipe, and it rocks.But on the days that I dont have the...(pick one)TIMEENERGYINGREDIENTSthen my Mom taught me to use a simple...

Apr 1, 2012 Like

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The Basement Bar

My parents are the ultimate DIYers. I grew up around my Mom concocting home decor ideas and my Dad making/painting/installing them.Ive always admired their gusto when it comes to their home,and by...

Mar 24, 2012 Like

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Easter Spring Mantle

Im so glad when I made this banner, that I chose fabrics that would transition from Christmas/Winter to Easter/Spring because the colors became the jumping off point for the whole mantle. Which is...

Mar 14, 2012 Like

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Wee and Me GIVEAWAY {$25 shop credit}!!

Wee and Me shop owner Kristin wants to give one of YOU a $25 shop credit!How fantastic.If youre a Mama, or a friend of a Mama, or a Mama of a Mama, etc...then this shop needs to be on your...

Mar 6, 2012 Like

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March Sponsor Lineup! Come meet the sidebar!

Another great month for the sidebar here at The Birds Papaya.Makes me giddy, I tells ya.First up this months FEATURED SPONSOR!Specifically Random has been on the sidebar since last fall, and Im so...

Mar 4, 2012 Like

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Meet Waffles

A few days ago I told you about how we were approved to adopt a rescue pup from a nearby shelter.On Wednesday we picked him up.And crazy ensued.Are you ever really prepared for a puppy?I read so...

Mar 3, 2012 Like

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Kitchen Cabinets

Picture Hanging

Home Tour - Master Bedroom

Fall Porch

Home Tour - Living Room Sitting Area

I'm almost there

My limbo life in phone photos

Wear Your Heart - New In Shop

Summer Reading

They're back!

Shower Curtains, eerie similarities & Master Bath Inspirations

Sorry for the crickets...

Butter on Mirrors, Staging a Home, Cleaning with Norwex...

Learning to Photograph without "AUTO"

Streaked Cupcakes

May Sidebar Meet & Greet!

Tea Towel Apron (for toddlers!)

50% off Advertising booked in May!!

Snapshots of Home {Eat-In Kitchen}

Snapshots of Home {Livingroom}

Doily Bunting

Felt Flowers {Tutorials}

Easter Weekend

Pizza Dough Cinnamon Buns

The Basement Bar

Easter Spring Mantle

Wee and Me GIVEAWAY {$25 shop credit}!!

March Sponsor Lineup! Come meet the sidebar!

Meet Waffles

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