Category Archives: DIY

My Kitchen Needs Help!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Life With Lorelai

… I Need Ideas! … This lovely built-in electric can opener has been in this kitchen for 42-years, and it’s been dead for at least 15 of those years. In that time, I have gone through two other electric can … Continue reading →

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Home For The Holidays

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Welcome to My … Home for the Holidays! … A little over a week ago, I showed you some of the decorations in my house as we are Getting Ready For Christmas. You can see them here. Today, I … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready For Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Are You Getting Ready? It has been a crazy couple of weeks on our stretch of the beach, but we’ll get into that a little later. I hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving and are getting ready for … Continue reading →

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DIY – Pillow Covers

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… A Little Pillow Talk … When we fixed up the living room after the flood repairs and renovations, we put neutral covers on our couch and loveseat. Rory and I found some really pretty pillows to brighten them. Since … Continue reading →

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An Invitation To Thanksgiving

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

Luke and I are hosting Thanksgiving Dinner at my house this year for the first time. Is it the first time I am holding the festivities in my home? No, but it is the first time for many of Luke’s … Continue reading →

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Mississippi Pecan Pie – Printable Recipe

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Perfection in Pie … This pecan pie recipe has been in our family for generations. I remember my great-grandmother making this delectably delicious dessert when we would go back for a visit to the farm in Mississippi. It has … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving – Carving & Lighting Tips & Tricks

Posted on October 18, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Create and Illuminate! … Here are some Tips & Tricks for carving your pumpkin that will take your design to another level. Differing depths give your carving light and shadows, and can create something almost life like when illuminated. … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving – Gutting & Preserving Your Pumpkin

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Gooey Guts and Preservation! … There is more to gutting your pumpkin than just getting the stringy goo and pumpkin seeds out of the pumpkin shell. Gutting your pumpkin is all about preparing the pumpkin for carving, and for … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving Design Tips & Tricks

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

… Pumpkin Carving Design Tips & Tricks … I draw my own designs and create my own patterns. I love the whole process; Pumpkin Carving is so much fun. But sometimes, trying to get your design or pattern onto the … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Carving – Tools of the Trade

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Life With Lorelai

The Proper Tools Make All the Difference … It is an old saying that the proper tools make a job easier, and it is no different in Pumpkin Carving. The tools do not need to be expensive, just the correct … Continue reading →

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