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modern-west.com  This month I am introducing my readers to Jeana, and i am also giving you some advice about throw pillows. But first, I will let Jeana speak for herself. "Hi!  I'm Jeana Dahle and I have a textile addiction that I use to curate and collect beautiful textiles from around the world and make them into pillow covers to share with others.   Growing up I some of my first memories are of sitting under a table at the flea market of my home town with my mama and grandma selling hand crafted items they had sewn or baked. They were the first "makers" in my life and I absolutely loved being with them as they created and sold their craft. My own love for sewing started when I was in junior high and couldn't find shorts that were "fingertip length" and school appropriate. My mama taught me how to shop for fabric, read a pattern, and sew my own shorts. The rest is history as they say.  I love being a maker and my business has evolved, p...

www.houzz.com/projects/922101/glenview-enchanting-treehouse-flip Those For Sale signs popping up in many neighborhoods are another sign of summer. This is the high season for selling and buying properties. While the focus usually is on the pluses of houses, let’s not forget fixer uppers that require work. The plus for these is lower selling prices leaving room for renovation, whether as an investment or as  YOUR new home . Because fixer uppers sell at lower prices you can put extra dollars into renovation ideas that attract good prices. Renovation of  your home will also get you more attractive offers if you want to move or remain in it and save on moving costs. baldwinhardware.com Before making a decision on a fixer upper walk through the property before deciding to make an offer. Make sure the house is the right one to renovate for you or to sell.  There are important  fundamentals of renovation to consider. Curb Appeal First impressions ar...