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In so many ways I am just like the rest of you ladies. As much as I love my Christmas decor, once it's down.... I am so over it! : ) The best thing as I'm sure you all agree is the sense of freshness and clean that you get when you look at the blank table tops and empty hutches. It really gives us a chance to look at the space with new eyes. 
I am not a decorator and certainly not all that creative. However, I am able, just like you, to draw inspiration from favorite decorating books. These are my "go to" books. I look at them at least 2 or 3 times a year.So, with the dining room table polished and a fresh cup of coffee poured ... I set about one of my biggest struggles. A centerpiece. A vignette, if you will. : )
The criteria: No money spent, and it must incorporate a few of my pretties.
This is the oldest Mary Engelbreit book that I have. Home Companion. I think it came out in the early 90's. I can look at this book over and over and still see new and inspiring things to create.
Remember when everyone was doing sunflowers! : ) This is still cute to me.
Classic blue and white...You know I love that!
This is the most current decorating book from Mary Engelbreit. It came out in 2004 and it is actually her home in St. Louis Mo. I go through these pages and drool! : )
This Kitchen would inspire anyone! I love the cream and brown.
Wouldn't you love to sit here with a cup of coffee and the paper?!
This is her actual kitchen. Can you imagine?! It is so cute!
This is the final product. Next ... the hutch! 
So with that little project finished, I have the pleasure of announcing that this is my 75th post!
I can't believe it. Of course I have a give away planned! Stay tuned.
