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My 15 Top Recommended Kitchen Must Haves

I often get asked what my favorite and go-to kitchen utensils, tools and gadgets are; the ones I recommend. For someone who has a well stocked kitchen, and utilizes every last knife, spoon, pot and pan, and thing-a-ma-jig, I have compiled my 15 top recommended kitchen utensils, tools and gadgets that makes for a well organized and well stocked kitchen. Having these items on hand will not only help you cook and bake masterpieces during the holidays, but all year around. These are the fundamentals that work well for you, in your kitchen. Think of these items as your assistants. And, if taken care of properly, they won’t only be your most wise investments, they’ll last you a lifetime.

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Sheets & Bedding 101 – Cozy Essentials For Winter

As you may have guessed, it’s a little drafty here in the 1820. I’ve mentioned several times that we’re slowly installing insulation, as there was very little when we moved in, and taking the steps to make this old house more run more efficiently. Still, our bedrooms are a little chilly. I happen to like it, but the other three do not. Sean facetiously jokes that he needs to wear a parka to bed. Though he may be speaking in half truths, it honestly isn’t that bad. So I set out to warm things up, starting in our master bedroom, putting together winter bedding that promises a warm and cozy night’s sleep.

Here’s the sheets & bedding 101. I have the cozy essentials you’ll need to style your bed for the cold months ahead, including flannel sheets

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Custom DIY Area Rug From Placemats

I recently was in the market for a rug for the sitting area in the garden house. I went from store to store looking for what I had in mind, and came up empty handed, until the rug-lightbulb went off in my head.

Want to know how to design and create a custom rug that looks high-end, but at a fraction of the price?

Then you have come to the right place!