by Debbee | Apr 8, 2020 | Projects, This and That
Today, I want to share the volunteer effort my niece took on. She’s become a homemade mask making machine! I’m so very proud of her. By telling her story, I’m hoping to motivate others who can also chip in by sewing, or donating supplies and funds.
Many people are helping in ways both large and small. Some, like Mr. Buzz, have donated much-needed blood.
For many of us, doing our part means staying home as much as possible, taking care of each other, and protecting our health so not to become a burden on others.
Because of our age group, that’s mostly what retired hubby and I have been doing for nearly six weeks now. Since we can no longer volunteer, we support our community by making financial contributions to the food bank, and other efforts to help those most adversely impacted by the pandemic.
Through Debbee’s Buzz, I’m trying to communicate a sense of community, to offer a pleasant distraction, and ways to keep productivity occupied. I’d love to hear what you’ve been up to, and how you’re doing.
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by Debbee | Aug 27, 2019 | Home Design, Organization
After Labor Day weekend, I put away the summer decor and tableware in my kitchen.
One of the things I enjoy about the month of September, is having my home in its “normal” state; without any seasonal or holiday decor.
Besides, there’s all of October and November for fall decorating. It’s nice to have a break; before six to seven months in a row of one holiday after another.
Without all the decorations and tableware out, late summer is also a good time for me to do a thorough cleaning of the kitchen cabinets inside and out. Now that I’ve started that process, I thought I’d continue the tour of my pretty, but practical kitchen.
Today’s tour will focus on the kitchen’s nine-foot island bar; and a few other unique cabinetry features and design elements.
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by Debbee | Jan 29, 2019 | Home Design, Organization
Due to it’s popularity and response, I decided to continue with the second part of my remodeled kitchen tour in back-to-back posts this week.
We started in the eat-in dining area and moved along the side of the kitchen separating the front from the rear of the home.
In Remodeled Kitchen Design & Layout Tour (Part 1), I explained how a half wall with spindles, narrow pantry closet, and peninsula with cabinets hanging from the ceiling had been removed. That created a much more open concept between the kitchen, dining space and family room.
Neutrals of tan and gray, with accents of black, sage green, and clay red, create a soothing color scheme. Italian fruit and Tuscany black rooster decor add interest and personality to the kitchen.
Now, let’s resume the tour in the far corner and outside wall of the remodeled kitchen — next to the large pantry and utility closet.
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by Debbee | Jan 25, 2019 | Home Design, Organization
The most commonly asked question from readers is, “where do you store everything?!” After that, are numerous inquires related to my kitchen design and layout. These are prompted by the glimpses seen when I share tablescapes, place settings at the island, and vignettes on the counters.
So today, I’m launching a multi-part tour of my remodeled kitchen. I hope to address most questions and satisfy those just a little curious.
Many of us are stuck inside during the winter months. That makes it a great time to think about home projects and improvements for the year ahead. I’m hoping a ‘behind the scenes’ tour might provide some inspiration or ideas for changes small to large to your kitchen design, layout and organization.
This three-part series of posts are not meant to compete with luxury, designer showcase kitchens. But, to show how my remodeled kitchen works in real life — through normal use and wear. I’ll open cabinets and drawers; sharing warts and all. And, I’ll offer a few insights, tips, and suggestions.
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by Debbee | Jan 1, 2019 | This and That
After 14 months of blogging, it was a good exercise to look back at the most popular posts of 2018. But, how to determine a fan favorite list of the top ten?
First, I looked at the posts with the most pins to Pinterest. But, not all subscribers have a Pinterest account. Do you pin? So, I also looked at posts with the most visitor comments. After that, I considered which posts were featured by other bloggers on linkup parties.
Also taken into account, was the fact that some posts were published early in the year when Debbee’s Buzz was new and subscribers were far fewer. Versus the second half of the year, when followers grew by the hundreds! More subscribers net more visitors and interaction. Gosh, I sure love reading your comments and chatting with you!
Posts part of a Pinterest Challenge or Tablescape Hop yield more traffic from other participant bloggers. It also wasn’t until the spring, when I really started to take part in weekly linkup parties. That led to numerous posts being featured by other bloggers — a huge compliment!
Of the over 100 posts in 2018, the majority were related to Holidays. Here are your top ten, with a few honorable mentions and my own personal favorites. Let’s start right at the top of the list.
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by Debbee | Nov 6, 2018 | Decorations, Organization, Thanksgiving
Because of the short time between holidays, I’m busy putting Thanksgiving decor and tableware in place as fast as I can! Today I thought I’d give you a behind-the-scenes tour of how I store holiday decorations.
Fortunately, some Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations overlap for the entire fall season.
Few people I know actually have Thanksgiving-specific decor as I do. Over many years, I’ve selectively collected turkey, pilgrim and Indian figures.
Right now it looks like Halloween exploded in the guest bedroom! Ugh. It’s fun decorating, but I hate packing up.
People frequently ask where I store it all. The short answer is everywhere! I’ll do a little show and tell today, with ideas on how to organize and store holiday decorations.
Before I do that, there’s new fall and Thanksgiving decor and tableware that caught my eye.
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