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  1. I always love seeing these peeks into your cozy home, Brenda! You are one of the best decorators on the web, no doubt!! You just have such a knack of putting things together in a way that pleases the eye.

  2. If and when I move my top priority for a new/different kitchen is a window above the sink. I simply cannot wash dishes looking at a wall!

    I think all your ways of organizing your kitchen end up being very attractive. I don't know if I'm very good at thinking outside the box, but I love seeing how others do. I think I'm learning to think outside the box just by following your blog and others' DIY ideas. It's satisfying, isn't it, when you can achieve something without doing it the traditional way and without spending much money.

    Well, Fall is upon us and the cool weather is so nice. The petunias are looking sad, though. They have gotten so lanky and I couldn't figure that out as I have been plucking the wilted blossoms from them almost every day. But I read in a magazine today (Birds and Blooms) that instead of just pulling the wilted blossom off you need to remove the whole little stem. Otherwise the plant keeps going to seed instead of producing more blooms. That is a good thing to know. Not much help this year, but I'll certainly practice it next year.

    I am not liking the shorter daylight hours that come with the cooler weather. I usually work outdoors in the early evening because it's not so hot, but now there's not much time to do that. Guess I'll have to get out there sooner!

    Hope you have a nice weekend, Brenda. I hope you are feeling well these days. I am stuck at home as I still don't have a car and don't know if I ever will. They are so expensive. But I have plenty to keep me busy, with the yard and my houseplants and the four-leggeds and I could even just sit and stare out the window and be happy! Then if the grandsons come over, I will surely be entertained!

  3. I have been doing some decorating lately. So thanks for the inspiration, Brenda. Hope you are having a lovely weekend.

    Summer

  4. I am just curious as to whether you has problems getting permission to do the changes…like the counters and uour bathrpom. ..might be apartment living soon and need a few tips…thanks

    1. I let them know I was redoing the bathroom. But I kind of just do what I'm going to do anyway to a point. If I moved, it might become an issue. Maybe I'd lose some of my deposit. But I'd rather live how I want. And so far they haven't had a problem with what I've done.

  5. Your kitchen looks great! I love how you have come up with so many great ideas to make it work for you, and your lifestyle. The European washer is an excellent idea.

    It is very hot and humid here so I know exactly how you feel about decorating for Fall. If you are looking for Fall pillows TJMaxx and Marshalls have some really nice ones and they seem pretty reasonable. I saw several for $16.99 and up.

    Have a great day!

  6. That is very creative thinking how you found a solution for all your needs in your kitchen. And I must say I adore all of your pops of red!

    1. I didn't have a window in my kitchen in TX. I'm glad to have one now. I really like looking out the window as I'm sudsing dishes!

  7. As the saying goes "Necessity is the mother of invention", and you have certainly proven it, many times over.
    Necessity is why in my apt. I have taken over the LIVING room as my EVERYTHING room. I do my sewing, quilting there, as well as putting together zigsaw puzzles and many other activities.
    We shold define our space, not let it define us. I need room for all my fabric, crochet thread and knitting yarn, my quilt frame etc. so very
    much more than a big room for my sofa (there's a "baby" bed on mine too) and a chair.Most of the time it's just me and my yorkie Cricket so why not use it to MY best advantage.
    You have shown us so many ways to personalize a space, and for that I thank you.
    Looking forward to your next inspiration.

    1. I love where you say: We should define our space. Not let our space define us. Remember formal living rooms? Boy, those were a real waste of space!

  8. Brenda you are incredibly resourceful and adaptable. Although non of us have your precise decorating challenges, you help us develop the mindset to work around them. Adapt, improvise, overcome…you excel at this.

  9. I especially love how you have a w/d in there – boy oh boy do I miss that! Thank you for not only sharing your decor, but telling us the process and the places, too.

  10. I really like the open shelf look. You can see at a glance where everything is. I am curious about the washer dryer Brenda. I would love one to save space. I can't imagine how it works washing and drying. I will take a look on google. I love what you have done to the cupboard doors, they look fabulous and of course they are unique.

    1. The dryer part doesn't seem to work that well. But then I never leave anything in there long to find out. I like to dry my things naturally. It does spin all the water out very well.

  11. I always like your "thinking outside the box" because you create new ways to store things or to repurpose other items for a different look. No matter how many times you change your apartment, it always looks warm and inviting. Hope you and your sister are enjoying visiting each other via the telephone. Enjoy the holiday weekend! Where did summer go? LOL

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