Awhile back, it was my grand idea idea to spruce up the living room walls with some traditional panel and picture frame wainscoting – in fact, it was my specific “please, oh please, honey can we please” request for Mother’s Day.  I managed to catch the Mister at a weak moment, and with a little charm and a lot of begging, he agreed to take on this project. 

We started our adventures in wainscoting back in May, and over the course of several weekends, we were finally able to finish, whew ! (dramatically swiping hand across brow)  There was some intense labor involved, some minor curse words muttered, a few panel do overs, plenty of cutting, a whole lotta caulking and spackling, and then there was all that priming and painting. 

I need to sit down, that was exhausting. 

Here’s the first peek:

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We all love to add personality to our home and expressing yourself with your favorite wall designs, quotes or lettering is a unique way to do it ! 

Today’s giveaway is brought to you by a new sponsor, Xpresiv Designs.

Personalize the rooms of your home with any of these customized family favorites:

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G’day everyone, I hope you are enjoying the long holiday weekend ~ what a blast we had at our Fourth Party yesterday with friends and family, it was a huge success !

I’m so grateful to the many sponsors that support this blog – it’s time to give my newest partners a big thank you, so please welcome these new summer sponsors.

Pink Pig Westport, a lovely online boutique with an inspiring collection of linens, furniture and antiques.   Pink Pig is also a store located in Westport, New York, founded by Debbie, a long time Manhattan resident living the chic life who daydreamed of relocating to the country, and followed her dream !  Read more about Debbie’s inspiring bio here.   

Grain sack pillows  ~   Antique finds  ~  Cottage style furniture ~ Jewelry

Home accessories  ~  Candles  ~  Apparel  ~  Garden

Stay up to date on all the new arrivals by following the Pink Pig blog !

Fantsy Facade, an innovative solution for upgrading your clinical looking medicine cabinet by offering frames custom made for your bathroom.

10 different molding styles and 11 colors are available, here’s just a few:

The 20% off Classic design sale ends today, so hop on over to take a peek at Fantsy Facade and transform your ordinary recessed medicine cabinet (use the code LADYBUG).

Saffron Marigold offers luxurious hand printed linens for your bed, tabletop, or living space.  These unique linens are printed by artisans in India with the traditional wood blocking technique to create the most intricate patterns. 

Saffron Marigold’s linens make the most wonderful gift for you or your home, with 50 % off shipping for all US orders for a limited time. 

Xpresiv Designs is a fantastic source for personalized vinyl lettering for your home, whether it’s design elements like chandeliers or scroll signs, or some of your favorite quotes for your walls, mirrors, or doors, with 22 fonts available for customizing your own design. 

They are offering all CG readers a 20% discount when you use the word CENTSATIONAL at checkout, plus shipping is only $4.95.  Check out Xpresiv Designs online shop right here !  And stay tuned for a special giveaway, coming up later today !

No doubt you’ve heard of Ruby Lane, but take a peek at the sister site Ruby Plaza, a home for individually owned shops offering hand crafted items, fashion, accessories, reproductions, and collectibles.  There’s always something new at Ruby Plaza!

Simplify 101 is your online source for organizing and controlling the clutter in your home.  

Offering online organizing workshops, where you work at your own pace, and professional organizing services are available.   Sign up for the organizing newsletter and weekly quick tip right here !   Life is simpler and more fun once you’re organized, right ? 

Thanks so much to all of you who click over and shop these worthy businesses ~ they truly help to keep this blog going . . .

Another great giveaway coming later today, yay !

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A big thank you for all those who linked up to the Stars & Stripes Party this week, you all amazed me with your creativity !  I loved visiting your links and seeing how you style your homes, thank so much to all of you for sharing, it was a lot of fun !

Here’s just a few of the patriotic treats, projects, and displays that stood out to me . . .

Red, white, and blue tablescape and hutch display at Sweet Something Design

Simple glitter letters on shelf with flags from Eighteen25

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