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Baked Apples
Apples seem to always be in season. Every trip to the supermarket and you’ll find apples. I love good ole apple pie, baked apples, caramel apples
A Prayer Warriors’ Bedroom
Today’s flip is likely the beginning of my favorite re-do’s for the whole month. If there was any way to describe my sister’s heart to you, this
Christmas Wreaths
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Yes, it will be time to decorate again soon. I decided to use my 31 day challenge to awaken my
New Use for a Candleholder
I found this candleholder at TJ Maxx and have been using it differently than it’s intended purpose for years. Today’s feature for 31 Days of
Hurricanes and Votives
I don’t know how many of you noticed, but I’ve missed a day or two in my 31 Day Challenge. I’ve had one loyal reader send
Lane Box
If I remember correctly, the box I am featuring in today’s 31 Days of Flipping Out was a promotional tool way back when. I believe
An Elegant and Functional Kitchen
Beautiful cabinetry, great storage and glass doors allow for an elegant and functional kitchen in today’s feature. 31 Days of Flipping Out includes this gorgeous
Acing a Library
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.” ~Marcus Tullius Cicero The feature for 31 Days of Flipping Out today
A Living Room Flip
The before and after photos I will be sharing over the next few days are of a house that was already beautiful. None the less, our
A Dish Called Soap
In the movie, “A Fish Called Wanda,” one funny quote that is repeated by the character Otto is, “Don’t call me stupid!” That is the
Thoughtful Thursday #8
Coffee or Cocktail Table Question: What do you call that table that sits in front of your sofa? Is it a coffee table or a
Bookcase Thrift-score
Friends, here is another great thrifting score that went from drab to fab with the stroke of a paint brush. Another day of 31 Days
Goldleafing a StarDish
Today’s feature for 31 Days of Flipping Out is an example of quick, easy and cheap decorating. In several of my favorite stores lately, you see
Staging with Thrift Scores
Day 12 of 31 Days of Flipping Out is another treat by my sister. Straight from a staging project with thrift store finds, today’s feature
Magic Makeover
31 Days of Flipping Out has been so much fun. And today’s flip is probably one of my favorites. A recent decorating client asked my

Jewelry for Lady Justice
As long as I can remember, there was a set of scales sitting in my grandmother’s parlor. Yes, parlor. That is what she called the
Thoughtful Thursday #7
Yes, it’s party time! I’m so excited to see my party grow. This week, like last, I invite you to share anything that has been
Women’s Leadership Council
On Monday I was honored to be the guest of two sweet friends at United Way’s Thirteenth Annual Luncheon for Women Leaders in Mobile, AL. My friends,
Teatime Candles are Chic Gifts for Bridesmaids
Today, on day 7 of my 31 Days of Flipping Out, I’m sharing how my daughter makes homemade teatime candles. It’s easy and makes great
A New Twist on Utensil Storage
My sister, Kristie is my inspiration for flipping. She is currently staging an apartment in another state and using thrift store finds to fuel her
A Literal Flip
On day 5 of 31 Days of Flipping Out, we have a literal flip to talk about. I was getting ready for the day one
Photo Easel
As promised, my sister and I have been hard at work to find items to flip in the continuing series of 31 Days of Flipping
Vanity Makeover
Fridays are suppose to be about fashion here at CoziNest, but as part of my 31 Days of Flipping Out, (a writing challenge I have
Fresh Breath for a Link Party
Hello and welcome back to Thoughtful Thursdays. I’ve accepted a 31 day writing challenge for October and as a result Thoughtful Thursdays includes one of