Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 27, 2009, 6:03 pm
Today was spent not out at the shopping malls but at home, in my pajamas shopping online.  It was nice to take advantage of some great deals and not have to leave my home.  As much as I like to sh...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 25, 2009, 11:35 am
Hanging out in the kitchen watching my guy cook is what I do often.  It's not that I cannot cook, I just do not possess a desire to cook.  On a rare occasion, I will follow a recipe and attempt ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 24, 2009, 12:06 pm
Cooking is not my passion but food is.  With my favorite food, there always seems to be a great beverage waiting to be consumed.  And I'm always willing to oblige. If your gift-giving takes y...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 23, 2009, 9:33 am
As I begin to focus on my shopping list for the holidays, I also listed items I would recommend as gifts to anyone who is seeking inspiration and ideas.  Although these ideas may not be exactly what ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 17, 2009, 7:48 pm
Typepad has introduced another method of posting to your blog called Typepad Micro. So I am putting it to the test by sharing a photo I took of a boxwood we planted a couple of months ago in a pot on ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 10, 2009, 10:11 am
Ever since Jo Malone came into my life over 10 years ago, I have been influenced by the packaging & design of her product line.  Cream & black, clean & crisp, classic & understated.  It's wh...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Nov 2, 2009, 4:15 pm
From the very first time I stepped foot in Valerianne, our local luxury linen shop, I could not take my eyes off this set of vintage botanical pieces, framed ever-so-elegantly.    They are prese...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 29, 2009, 9:07 pm
Fall is the time of year where I resume drinking hot beverages to warm me up.  I visit Starbucks more often and I dust-off my Keurig and break out the K-Cups. My current favorites are Green Mounta...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 27, 2009, 2:43 pm
When I discovered Jo Packham's books, Organizing Your Craft Space and Where Women Create, several years ago, I was delighted to see books dedicated to three of my favorite pastimes:  crafting, ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 26, 2009, 7:24 pm
Cleaning the countertop of my bathroom vanity is a tedious task as I have to remove all the pretty little jars that hold cotton swabs & balls as well as the knick knacks before wiping it down.  ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 21, 2009, 1:26 pm
The following is a bulletin from BUST Magazine, who very kindly asked me to share here for all crafters to read: CALLING ALL CRAFTERS! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 19, 2009, 7:57 pm
Right now is the time for interior designers to travel to High Point to showcase and/or see the new designs related to home furnishings.  This trade show is what CHA is to scrapbookers.  The excit...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 15, 2009, 8:00 pm
A bench, console table, pedestal, plants....these are a number of things that have crossed my mind in trying to fill the space in our living room bay window. Seeing the lovely ottomans Mrs. Howard of...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 11, 2009, 7:51 pm
It started with the idea that if our armoire that houses our TV in the bedroom were a bit closer to the bed, we could comfortably watch the morning news and have a great view.  Dare we admit that our...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 9, 2009, 11:23 pm
Decorating a hallway is no easy task.  Over 4 years in our current home, I finally discovered the most fabulous mirrors (featured in a previous post) and we now have a bench, thanks to a great sale.Â...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Oct 4, 2009, 7:37 pm
It's amazing that in a busy suburb such as Northern Virginia, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by vineyards and wineries to delight our palettes with. Yesterday, myself and a group of gir...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 29, 2009, 1:24 pm
The benefit of hanging onto old magazines and not purging as often as I should affords me the opportunity to re-read the magazines.  My memory fades pretty quickly which is why, on occasion, I have p...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 27, 2009, 10:03 pm
So much to do, so little time.  We've all heard that expression many times and this weekend was one of those times where this motto applies.  Thanks to a very neighborly neighbor, we were able...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 23, 2009, 7:54 pm
The past couple weeks I have dedicated time to organize and pare-down what surrounds me in everyday life.  I started by participating in a neighborhood yard sale and managed to rid ourselves of ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 17, 2009, 3:46 pm
In the early days of HGTV, I spent a lot of TV-time getting to know the design style of Interior Designer, Joe Ruggiero.  His shows, like Homes Across America are captivating and inspiring.  Mag...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 15, 2009, 3:35 pm
I love to peruse magazines and I love to peruse the internet.  And as of late, I've discovered a number of items I had not seen before. Like this pink 22" LCD TV by Haier (discovered in the ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 13, 2009, 8:15 pm
A few months ago, I purchased a pair of lamps (on sale) with the intention of placing them on a future console table in the family room one day. In the meantime, I have been griping about the lack of...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 10, 2009, 8:59 pm
Under Studios That Inspire, I have added a few more studios to the list for your perusal and enjoyment. Liz's Black & Gold Haven is stunning.  The color scheme and how well organized her space i...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 9, 2009, 10:34 am
As a teen in the 80's, I coveted Cindy Crawford's fashion-sense as well as her beautiful face and figure.  In the 90's, I continued to admire the way she grew into a woman with a respecta...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 6, 2009, 9:49 pm
So I can goof off tomorrow, I attempted to take care of household chores today.  First, I painted our front door with another layer of black exterior paint.    When I purchased the paint at Home...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 3, 2009, 8:59 pm
I am experimenting with Photoshop in an attempt to share more vibrant photos on this here site.  If only I continued to utilize this software program after my one-on-one training with my friend Tam...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 2, 2009, 8:56 pm
Pardon the dust here as I make an attempt to improve this site to include larger sized photos that appear more crisp and clear.  I'm a novice with photography and I strive to include more clear p...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Sep 2, 2009, 2:43 pm
A friend who admires home design as much as I do is asking if I could help provide inspiration for a new master bedroom that incorporates green, black & grey colors.  So I'm going to give it my ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 30, 2009, 8:11 pm
Today my good friend, Kitty and I spent the afternoon visiting Valerianne, a local luxury linen shop.  I've had a desire to visit this shop since I read & posted an article from the Washington Po...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 27, 2009, 9:22 am
If you are interested in knowing more about the new designs featured in the latest Restoration Hardware catalog, please visit Joni Webb's site, Cote de Texas.  Her perspective on the new releases...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 25, 2009, 6:59 pm
Finally, this room has some form of expression to it.  It was a gift (I found from the Wisteria catalog) to my guy from me for his birthday earlier this year.  He just hung it in his domain....
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 23, 2009, 7:03 pm
Have you seen the latest catalog from Restoration Hardware? I spent more time last night flipping through the catalog than scrapbooking while hanging out with my gal-pals.  And just about every page...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 21, 2009, 9:20 am
One of my favorite local home decor shops, The Nest Egg, is now offering online shopping from a select group of accessories and gifts.  This is a great opportunity for gift-giving from near or far.Â...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 18, 2009, 7:21 pm
Excitement overwhelms me when I see product in a TV show or movie that I recognize.  And when I do take notice, I shout it out to my guy who becomes concerned that I know these things.  I suppose ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 17, 2009, 9:04 pm
We've had family visiting over the course of the week last week and are now trying to return to normal in our household.  Admittedly, we are a bit sad as our house no longer has the sounds of lau...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 13, 2009, 6:12 pm
Thanks to Angelo Surmelis' great designs, we now have a place to sit when we are putting on shoes or just simply need a place to rest. These nesting ottomans are sitting pretty in our foyer be...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 11, 2009, 9:46 am
Take a peek at Overstock.com where you will see a portion of Angelo Surmelis' new furniture line called angelo: HOME Modern Classics.  (There have been a number of sell-outs already.) I want ...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 8, 2009, 5:18 am
It's official, Mrs. Howard's shop in Charlotte, NC is now open.  Mrs. Howard's Personal Shopper Do you know what I love about this foyer?  The mix of styles that bring harmony to thi...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 7, 2009, 1:49 pm
As I try to get over the fact that Southern Accents magazine is shutting down (one of my favorites), I am distracting myself with catalogs.  Our mailboxes are beginning to fill-up with the Fall e...
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Jeanette S. posted an article on A Passion for Scrapbooking, Decorating & Shopping - Aug 4, 2009, 1:34 pm
As I turned the page in the recent Tracy Porter catalog, I discovered a mirror that I am taking quite a fancy to. Quite gorgeous in all it's gold glory.  It's quite inspiring and is makin...
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