{"id":14101,"date":"2016-08-22T17:35:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-23T01:35:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/?p=14101"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:49:02","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T20:49:02","slug":"fresh-happy-home-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/exhibitions\/fresh-happy-home-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Happy Home Fixes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I take every opportunity to add a little spice or a twist of fun to my home to pep up any dull space or any ordinary day. Often, just little things can make the difference from &#8220;ho-hum&#8221; to special. See if any of these easy tricks can make these lazy, sunny days last even longer to stretch out all the goodness we can find.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14144\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14144\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14144 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageA.png\" alt=\"Source: Country Living\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageA.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageA-300x150.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14144\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/clv.h-cdn.co\/assets\/16\/16\/1600x800\/gallery-1461356267-porch-house-porch-swing-0516.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Country Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>1.\u00a0 Weave In Woven<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add the nubby texture of a sea grass basket or a vintage wicker basket or just raffia wrap a vase and fill with a fistful of flowers or a tall green spear from your garden. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/woven-wood-shades\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woven wood shades will add a natural focal point to create an organic flow in your home. These textured shades perfectly pair with any hard furnishings or wooden floors.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14147\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14147\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14147 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image14.png\" alt=\"Source: Nudsgn\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image14.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image14-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image14-240x150.png 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14147\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/nudsgn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/wonderful-white-wood-glass-modern-design-living-room-chandeliers-decor-ideas-pendant-lamp-white-sofa-cushion-round-table-wicker-basket-door-glass-wall-mirror-with-discount-chandeliers-and-foyer-chande.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nudsgn<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2.\u00a0 Dress The Tops Of Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t forget to decorate the top layer of your plants.\u00a0 Crushed rocks, seashells, spongy moss, crumbled bark or even marbles all create more interest to your potted plants, whether large ferns or a small gathering of cactus or succulents.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14148\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14148\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14148 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image21.png\" alt=\"Source: Nora\u2019s Nest \" width=\"600\" height=\"901\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image21.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image21-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14148\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-tdCOietg51I\/ViRlxI-zyPI\/AAAAAAAAES0\/Vkt_Dwn_rbM\/s1600\/IMG_9502.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nora\u2019s Nest<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>3.\u00a0 Sharpen Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are like me, I am always dumping my garden tools where I leave them. To keep them clean and sharp and organized, place them in a flowerpot or a tin bucket filled with sand.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14135\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14135 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image31.png\" alt=\"Source: Planted Perfect\" width=\"600\" height=\"678\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image31.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image31-265x300.png 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/0692\/files\/15823eb94e2f86320d0760b98afc10ab_large.jpg?2788473323161248535\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Planted Perfect<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>4.\u00a0 The Rule of 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am always reminding you of the rule of three or any odd number.\u00a0 When you are arranging anything: plants, baskets, vases, pillows &#8211; group in threes and vary the heights for the best design.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14136\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14136 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image41.png\" alt=\"Source: Wayfair\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image41.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image41-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image41-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/secure.img1.wfrcdn.com\/lf\/maxsquare\/hash\/25006\/16506392\/1\/Flock-Bird-Decor-BL7388.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Wayfair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>5.\u00a0 Eye On The Prize<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you are adding new artwork or photos or rearranging, remember the center of the frame should be at your eye level and adjust if you are short or very tall.\u00a0The center of the picture should be at a normal eye level. You may also adjust for hallways or dining rooms.\u00a0 If you are seated, the pictures can be lower and if in an entryway or hallway, adjust the height upward.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14137\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14137\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14137 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image51.png\" alt=\"Source: D\u00e9cor Pad\" width=\"600\" height=\"512\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image51.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image51-300x256.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14137\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/cdn.decorpad.com\/photos\/2013\/08\/19\/a082d970c53b.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">D\u00e9cor Pad<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>6. Dusty Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/index.php\/blinds-basics\/10-tips-greener-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">green plants<\/a> lost their luster?\u00a0 They need cleaning too.\u00a0 Once a month, wash the leaves with a damp sponge or cloth and gently support the leaves as you return the glossy green shine.\u00a0You and your plants will breathe more easily.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14138\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14138\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14138 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image61.png\" alt=\"Source: Home Goid\" width=\"600\" height=\"402\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image61.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image61-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14138\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/homegoid.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/breathtaking-indoor-plants-the-green-health-equals-dom-plant-with-great-when-plants-are-incorporated-in-them-and-plants-have-always-been-great-ornaments-with-plants-good-for-asthma-plus-most-beautiful.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Home Goid<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>7.\u00a0 Kitchen Hacks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of my favorite kitchen ideas.\u00a0 Baking cookies and you find your brown sugar is hard as a rock. Just take that chunk and grate the brown sugar into your measuring cup.\u00a0 If you need a quick light for a candle, grab a strand of dry spaghetti and light one end from the flame of your stove and presto, candle burning bright. Do you have a crusty keyboard from eating and keyboarding?\u00a0 Grab a post-it note and use the sticky end to clean up those teeny crumbs. Steam clean your microwave with a bowl of vinegar and water.\u00a0Zap for five minutes, wipe down and the germs and spills will be ousted.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14139\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14139 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image71.png\" alt=\"Source: Stage My Own Home\" width=\"600\" height=\"801\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image71.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image71-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stagemyownhome.com\/images\/kitchenstaged_fruitdisplay.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Stage My Own Home<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8.\u00a0 Salt Fault<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salt is every cook&#8217;s best ingredient but invariably I get heavy handed and my sea salt flows a little too quickly. Any acidic ingredient will help, whether you choose lemon juice, cider vinegar or any other acid.\u00a0A cut-up raw potato will also help absorb the extra saltiness.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14140\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14140\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14140 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image81.png\" alt=\"Source: Southern Living\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image81.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image81-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14140\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/img1.southernliving.timeinc.net\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/etr_slider_landscape\/public\/image\/2015\/12\/main\/fo_c433416d8e51fab0_spcms.jpg?itok=qL4s-d4l\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Southern Living<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>9.\u00a0 Chopstick Trivet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It never fails; I am bringing a bubbling lasagna or crazy hot casserole to the table, and my trivets are always somewhere else. Grab four sets of chopsticks that are still stuck together and line them up about an inch apart and you will have an instant trivet that also looks very chic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14141\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14141\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14141 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image91.png\" alt=\"Source: Food Network\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image91.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image91-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14141\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/foodnetwork.sndimg.com\/content\/dam\/images\/food\/fullset\/2008\/1\/18\/1\/TU0412_Ultimate_Lasagna.jpg.rend.sniipadlarge.jpeg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Food Network<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>10.\u00a0 A Clean Scene<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have to give you one window tip as I want you to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sparkling windows<\/a> to go with your awesome window treatments.\u00a0This really works!<\/p>\n<p>2 cups of water<\/p>\n<p>1\/4 cup white vinegar<\/p>\n<p>1\/2 teaspoon dish detergent (Dawn)<\/p>\n<p>You can put in a spray bottle and have another spray bottle full of clear water.\u00a0Clean well with the washing mixture and before it dries, spray window with clear water to remove any soap residue for windows that shine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14142\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14142\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14142 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image101.png\" alt=\"Source: Persian Kitty Kat \" width=\"600\" height=\"485\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image101.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image101-300x243.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14142\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.persiankittykat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Windex-233.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Persian Kitty Kat<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/WindowProduct.asp?id=782650&amp;ForGA=boutique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">For some of my favorite specialty wood blinds order samples of the striking finishes on these wood blinds. These colors and textures are simply irresistible<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11.\u00a0 Oooey Gooey Goodness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My last idea is a final splurge to intoxicate yourself with the ultimate grilled cheese.\u00a0 It is my go-to comfort food full of melted cheddar and jack cheese and to give an extra crispness and crunch to counterpoint the oozing cheese, coat the outside bread slices with a slather of mayo on each side ( instead of butter ) before you pop the sandwich into your hot pan. The crust will be crackling as the rich cheese melts in your mouth. A day without a grilled cheese is a day without sunshine.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14143\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14143 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image111.png\" alt=\"Source: CollegeTimes\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image111.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Image111-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-TE3r1TPwUgo\/TqRcqf9dNRI\/AAAAAAAAGQE\/MazGBrgEp6s\/s1600\/pretzel-crusted+grilled+cheese.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CollegeTimes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Make time every day for a little bit of goodness for yourself.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_14145\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-14145\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-14145 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageEnd.png\" alt=\"Source: VaVawoom\" width=\"600\" height=\"728\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageEnd.png 600w, https:\/\/www.blindsgalore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/ImageEnd-247x300.png 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-14145\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: VaVawoom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Featured Image Source:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousie.porch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Your-going-to-love-this-beautiful-fall-home-tour-full-of-fresh-crisp-colour-at-thehappyhousie.com-31.jpg\" rel=\"mfp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><em>The Happy Housie<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I take every opportunity to add a little spice or a twist of fun to my home to pep up any dull space or any ordinary day. Often, just little things can make the difference from &#8220;ho-hum&#8221; to special. 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