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The Quest for the Ideal Back Door: A Personal Tale of Design and Determination


Embark on a heartfelt journey with Amanda of Little Cotton Bend as she searches for the perfect back door, a symbol of her design philosophy and life's work. Discover how a simple piece of home decor reflects a story of passion, resilience, and the unwavering pursuit of a dream. Join her story and be inspired to make every detail of your home a testament to your own journey.

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Embracing Passion: A Guide to Defeating Monday Blues

"Monday again? Ugh!" How many times have we heard this phrase or even said it ourselves? The start of the workweek often carries a heavy weight of monotony and dread. However, what if there was a way to turn the tables and look forward to Mondays with excitement? The secret lies in the age-old adage: "Do what you love, and you will never have a problem with Monday!" In this blog post, we will explore the transformative power of pursuing your passions and how it can help you conquer the Monday blues.1. Discovering Your Passion:The first step towards finding fulfillment in your work and eradicating the Monday blues is to identify your true passion. Ask yourself: "What makes my heart...

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🌟 Living My Best Life: Embracing the Extraordinary in My Backyard Oasis! 🛁✨

🌟 Living My Best Life: Embracing the Extraordinary in My Backyard Oasis! 🛁✨Imagine this: two old, rusty claw foot tubs chillin' against my shed. Everyone was like, "What's up with that?" They totally thought I had lost my mind. But guess what? I was on a mission to create a life where I don't need a freakin' vacation all the time. 🌴🌞 And now, as I kick back and soak up the sweet sounds of nature in my own backyard paradise, I can proudly say that all the hard work paid off big time. Every single thing I did to make this happen was worth it. Seriously, it's magical AF. 🌿🎶 So, am I still the "crazy" one? Hell yeah,...

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How to repair damaged wood on furniture, cabinets, countertop, and more! Cheap. Easy, DIY!!

Do you have a piece of furniture or cabinets at home that you love? Have you ever been shopping and found a PERFECT piece but its DAMAGED and you think its beyond repair? Maybe you think it will cost to much to repair and you need to throw it out or skip the purchase. THINK AGAIN!! Not many pieces are to far gone or beyond repair. They just need a little tlc. Today I am going to show you how to repair damaged wood for under $6!! Not only can you repair one piece for under $6, you will have enough product left to repair SEVERAL items!! Using automotive Bondo Body Filler. You can find this at Walmart and many other places for around...

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Death by Gummy Bears

I'm SHOOK! Yes.. I just said it. Yesterday, if you told me I would use that word, I would have laughed. I'm a little behind with slang. I frequently laugh at people who use it... BUT NOT TODAY. A little background, for those of you who do not know me. I left the corporate world a few years ago to focus on my business. My job is like the real life fixer upper- minus the huge crew, cute outfits, and the people who never seem to get dirty or sweat. I'm not your average girl. My favorite place to shop is the hardware store. I'm not scared of much of anything... but there is one thing that scares me. SNAKES......

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