Summer Hideaways

If I were to design my dream summer home, you'd enter through a hallway like this:

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or this: Image House of Turquoise

The best view of the sea may be from this room:

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The family room bookcases may like this: Image House of Turquoise

or this: Image Elements of Style

Patio Party

Budget friendly outdoor style

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Simple, Serene, Sophisticated

Look what the simple yellow pillows do for this room.
Happy summer!

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Guest Rooms

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Even though we haven't had many house guests yet, every time I read tips on ensuring your guests are comfortable I stress out. Our linen closet is currently a disaster and I use our guest room and bathroom as my main dressing room. But hopefully when our first summer guest arrives I'll be ready!

Here are some essentials from House Beautiful that will make any guest feel at home:

1. bath and hand towels, washcloths

2. fresh soap

3. shampoo

4. bath oil or foam

5. a unisex or XL terry robe

6. a hair dryer

7. a refillable water vessel and a glass

8. a pad and pencil

9. an alarm clock

10. a range of magazines

11. a range of hangers

12. luggage rack

13. beside nosegay or single blossom

14. an orange or an apple

WC: Thinking outside the box

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Happy Spring!

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Here's a budget friendly idea for all the upcoming birthday gifts! Save the comics from your paper! Also fun for party favors: roll into a cone, tape and add candy.