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Displaying Old Keys
For some reason or another, I have always had an affection for old keys. There’s something about them that is just so charming, perhaps because they are so much more elegant than the keys of today. Though I must admit that part of the appeal is due to the mystery surrounding a key that has…
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Life With Pets
For the most part, pets are a joy to have around the house. They can make you happy when you feel awful and there are few who would turn down regular, unsolicited snuggles. Yet from time to time, living with pets can be taxing, stressful and downright irritating. Especially, as in my case, when your…
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Stitchy Napkins
For everyday eating, most people don’t use cloth napkins. But they do give special meals that little extra something and look good while doing it. Better yet, you can often get a set of 10 or 12 for pretty cheap if you know where to look and they come in a wide variety of colors,…
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Small Space Gardening
I live in an apartment and a small one at that, so having outdoor plants isn’t exactly an easy thing to do. Luckily, we do have a back stairwell that despite being home to our garbage cans is a fairly well-suited place to grow plants. We’ve got a lot of beautiful flowers, as well as…
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The Ultimate Terrarium Tutorial
Terrariums are all the rage these days, and it’s not simply for their retro appeal. Terrariums can also be a fun and rewarding way to grow indoor plants and they look cute to boot. There are numerous places on the web where you can buy terrariums fully assembled but that would take all of the fun out…
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The Humble Nest
Welcome to The Humble Nest! This is a site all about creating a beautiful living space that doesn’t require giving up your firstborn, selling your organs or going in to debt to create. With unlimited funds, most of us could create a great space, but it takes more creativity and a heck of a lot…