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Updates From Debra

Already Preparing For After The Holidays – Day 1

Instead of waiting until the 1st of 2009 to start thinking about it… I am thinking about it now. Taking tiny bite sized chunks – like baby steps – is the real key to making a plan work. You know this… I know you know this!

The first little bit sized chunk is to take a bit of time each day and review what it is that I wish was already done. Just like daily life… we all have those amazingly long to-do lists that seem to grow, and never get smaller.

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Holiday Guests First Impression Is The Floor

One of the most important tips I ever got from a “real” interior designer is ” First time visitors to your home look at the floor first”. Now that was a real shock! I spend so much time thinking about walls… as any THAT Painter Lady would… that the floors are often second or third [...]

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Holiday Decorating Ideas From Illuminations Candles

UPDATE: Illuminations Candles Is Closed. Shops and Website are a thing of the past. I’ve still got some great Holiday Decorating Ideas with candles. Let’s see how close I can come to the Holiday Candle Decorating Ideas I got from my trip to the Illuminations Candles store! Okay… you have just discovered one of my [...]

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How To Show Your Thankfulness

This is the perfect time of year to show your thankfulness and gratitude to the important people in your life. For some people displaying emotions and feelings can be difficult while for others it’s pretty easy. Here are some tips to help you show your thankfulness: Flowers – A classic showing of appreciation. Sending someone [...]

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My Thanksgiving Prep Without The Stress

So here we are in November… and the busy holiday season starts Now! I’m always a basket case this time of year. I don’t know why… even if I’m totally organized and ready – I still feel stressed out. My hubby thinks this is odd… he isn’t ever stressed about holidays… Go figure. I just [...]

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This Is Kind Of Icky But Painters Will Love The Idea

I just have to start this with LOL (Laugh Out Loud) because that’s what I did when I first saw this picture. You really have to look at it for a few seconds to get the Icky Part! (See what colors you are supposed to use). I have no idea if this is a “real” [...]