• 2023 Holiday Art Collection | Centsational Style
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    2023 Holiday Art Collection | Centsational Style

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    Season’s greetings! Now that it’s November it’s full steam ahead on the holiday decorating. I’ve created new art prints for the 2023 season and they are all available in my online shop. Included in the holiday art collection are the seven new original designs as well as six vintage prints that I carefully retouched and resized for your convenience. All are inexpensive downloads that allow you to print and frame in the same day. Yay! The process is simple and explained in every listing, so if you spy one you love, visit the shop and consider which one you’d like…

  • Expert Tips on Adding Value to your Property with Big River Group
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    Expert Tips on Adding Value to your Property with Big River Group

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    With access to nature on our doorsteps, it’s no surprise that Aussies love spending time outdoors!  An increasing demand for more versatile options for outdoor living areas has turned the humble backyard into an al fresco lifestyle dream. Homeowners investing in this multi-functional space are finding it offers a variety of benefits that will provide a long-term contribution to their property investment and, more importantly, their lifestyle. Australia’s leading timber experts, Big River Group, provide some helpful tips on choosing a deck and adding value to your property by making the most of your outdoor space. As an Amazon Associate,…

  • DIY Christmas Village | Centsational Style
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    DIY Christmas Village | Centsational Style

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    Do you all recall the Halloween village I made back in September? Well…. surprise, I’ve reinvented it as a Christmas village. I hinted at the end of that post that this would be a great idea and sure enough, it was! This DIY Christmas village is easy to make and adds seasonal touch to any mantel or shelf. It’s made with wood houses, bristle brush trees, and a few additional supplies listed below. You can use any color trees you find to coordinate with your home’s seasonal color palette. I chose cheerful pink, turquoise, and green trees for my little…

  • DIY: State Love Ornaments | Centsational Style
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    DIY: State Love Ornaments | Centsational Style

    November 22, 2023 - By 

    Several months ago I started making state shaped ornaments with raw clay at my ceramics studio for a local market where I’m selling art prints and ceramics in early December. Those ceramic ornaments were fired in a kiln, however I thought to myself perhaps I could recreate them with air dry clay for those who don’t have kiln access and the experiment was successful so good news, you can also make these with air dry clay! These are simple to make but they do take a little patience. Air dry clay takes a few days to fully dry so if…

  • Do You Know Someone Who Needs Help Decluttering?
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    Do You Know Someone Who Needs Help Decluttering?

    November 21, 2023 - By 

    Help Your Loved One Start Their Decluttering Journey  Decluttering a home can seem like an impossible task – especially if you’re not sure how to declutter. Do you know someone who is struggling to tackle decluttering on their own? Do you want to help them learn how to let go of items? Are you ready to help them find minimalist decluttering tips and tricks? If so – you’re in the right place!  Too Much Stuff, Not Enough Space? Try Decluttering Tips And Minimalist Checklists  Hi, my name is Rita Wilkins. As your Downsizing Designer, I’m eager to help you find…

  • Help! I Can’t Stop Holding Onto “Just In Case Stuff”
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    Help! I Can’t Stop Holding Onto “Just In Case Stuff”

    November 21, 2023 - By 

    We are probably all guilty of holding onto some things “just in case” we might need them or want them. I get it! I’m guilty too! I still have a hard time getting rid of my business suits although I rarely wear them anymore. Sometimes we DO need to be prepared in the event that we need some of those things, but it is also possible that we tend to hold onto too many “just in case” items. For example, “Do I really need 10 business suits or could I just keep 2 or 3? There are definitely two sides…