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4 Simple Ways to Decorate with Books

by Myra on April 30, 2013

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Whenever I rearrange the accessories in my home, I usually use books to help change things up. Decorating with books is an easy, inexpensive way to add a punch of texture and color. Finding books at yard sales, second-hand stores or the library used book room is one of my favorite things to do. Old books have such great personality.

Decorating with books has endless possibilities.

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5 Must-Have Secondhand Decor Items

by Myra on March 7, 2013

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5 Must-Have Second Hand Decor Items at lifeyourway.net

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I don’t know about you, but I am more than ready for Spring. I’m ready for yard sale season to begin along with longer {and warmer} days, more green, more sunshine and extra pops of color in my home decor.

When I’m out thrifting or yard sale-ing, I am always on the look out for old items that I can use in my home. Decorating with second-hand pieces adds so much character, depth and texture as well. I’ve been asked in the past how I find neat items and the honest truth is that sometimes you just have to dig for it. Other times, it’s just a waiting game.

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5 Design Trends for 2013

January 9, 2013

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: With the beginning of a new year, I always love to think about trends that are past, some that I hope stay in the past, and new ones on the horizon. It’s amazing how trends become more and more refined each time they come around. [...]

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5 Simple Ways to Decorate with Candles

November 7, 2012

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: November has arrived and with it the beginning of my favorite season – the holidays! I love cooler, shorter days while cozying up my home with all things related to Thanksgiving and Christmas. Decorating with candles is a simple way to add ambiance to any [...]

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9 Unique Fall Wreaths

October 4, 2012

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating with a seasonal wreath is a fast and easy way to celebrate the season. Wreaths are a great do-it-yourself project because they can be made from just about anything you can imagine. Don’t forget that wreaths aren’t only for your front door, but also [...]

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9 Lovely Fall Tablescapes

September 6, 2012

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Fall is my favorite season of the year. While I love things about the other three seasons, there is just something intriguing about cozy evenings, cinnamon candles, pumpkins, gourds, s’mores around a bonfire and shortened days. Fall is the season where we begin to turn [...]

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8 Simple Ways to Create a Gallery Wall

July 5, 2012

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating an expansive wall space can be intimidating. It is hard to decide if one large piece of artwork or a collection of smaller pieces would be a better choice. My favorite way to decorate a large empty wall is with a gallery – a [...]

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5 Simple Tips to Create an Outdoor Living Space

June 4, 2012

The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: With Summer right around the corner, warm temperatures and fun activities are drawing us outside into the fresh air. Entertaining friends and family, relaxing in a hammock, enjoying the birds singing in the morning, splashing in a pool and soaking up sunshine are just a [...]

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