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June 20, 2014 by: Ashley Greenwood

Our 2014 Summer House Tour

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Welcome to our home for the Inspiring Summer House Tour! I am so excited to be joining over 20 amazing bloggers to show off our homes!

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If you haven’t been following along this week, please check out the links at the end of this post because you won’t want to miss out on their fabulous homes. But first come by my home for a visit!

Our 2014 Summer House Tour by 3 Little Greenwoods

Welcome! We are all decked out for the lazy days of summer and are so happy you have joined us!

Our 2014 Summer House Tour by 3 Little Greenwoods

Star door decor

Right now we are getting ready for the Fourth of July holiday with my Star Spangled Door Decor. It’s my take on creating a patriotic project or recipe without using the traditional red, white and blue color scheme! Go {here} for a tutorial on my Star Spangled Door.

non traditional July Fourth Decor

Each summer the flower boxes are filled with easy to grow annuals such as geraniums, petunias, creeping jenny, and vinca vine. They add great curb appeal with their wonderful colors.simple summer planters

But there’s a spot at the end of the porch that’s our favorite.

simple summer planters

We have a huge hammock swing that is a wonderful place to relax. This is where the children read and the grown-ups reconnect. Some days I sneak out there sometimes with my morning coffee for quiet time. Or hide from the children. 😉SONY DSC

Come on inside to see my light and airy dining room! After a little DIY’ing and a great paint color, the room went from drab brown to a bright, cherry space.

SONY DSCShortly after we moved in I inherited my grandmother dining room furniture. I love the clean lines of the it’s mid-century modern design. It sparked an entire room update.  Go {here} for that post.

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Painted china cabinets might be all the rage but a paint brush never come near this one. The shelves are a wonderful place to display our wedding china and other treasures that have been handed down.

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Treasures like this needlepoint tapestry. My grandmother spent months creating these as seat covers for all six chairs. Although they weren’t my style, I couldn’t bring myself to toss them out. Framing one panel for the cabinet reminds me of her crafty self.

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The blue birds on the dining room curtains are courtesy of a Target shower curtain. Yes, you read that right. I made full and flowly curtains from shower curtains. These floor length panels were my first DIY curtain making projects but definitely won’t be the last. 😉

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Enough of the “fancy room” as my children like to call it. On to the space we really live ~ the Living Room.

Our living room is filled with photographs and other pieces that remind us of our days at the South Carolina coast. Honey loves to remind me that we don’t actually live at the beach but hey ~ a girl can dream, can’t she?SONY DSC

The gallery wall behind the couch is full of images from our summers on the coast. Arranging the frames took me forever! But I couldn’t be more pleased with the way it looks now. Soon I’ll share with you how I pulled it all together.

coastal gallery wall

A $20 Craigslist dresser holds the TV and provides a ton of storage for dvd’s, extra school supplies, and games.

black dresser tv console

Across the room the mantel features a beautiful stained glass window. It was purchased at an antique store and has been following me across the state since I was in my early twenties. I literally squealed with delight when I realized the orange in the window matched with the other accessories!summer mantel summer mantel summer mantel

The eat in kitchen area is the space I am most proud of! I have DIY’ing my little fingers to the bone painting, crafting and sewing.

Okay… not sewing but I can iron a mean hem with Stitch Witchery! Take a look!

Kitchen Update with 3 Little Greenwoods

Kitchen Update with 3 Little Greenwoods

The corner shelves in the kitchen were a great spot for one of Soho Sonnet’s Kitchen Printables. They are currently available on Sonnet’s Etsy shop along with many other wonderfully fun printables. Go check her out! Kitchen Update with 3 Little Greenwoods

I love-love-love my navy blue chandy over the kitchen table! See more about this lovely {here}.Navy Blue Chandelier

The small alcove in the kitchen finally has the perfect hutch. It fits the spot to a tee and provides storage for all the linens I have collected. Go {here} to see how this $35 Craigslist find was transformed. Kitchen Hutch with 3 Little Greenwoods

Sweet, little green knobs were a major score. You wouldn’t believe the knob aisle at Hobby Lobby! Kitchen Hutch with 3 Little Greenwoods Kitchen Hutch with 3 Little Greenwoods

While we have been touring the downstairs, more than likely Tootsie will in her bedroom standing in front of her Magic Mirror dressed up like a princess.

Adorable Little Girl's Bedroom Makeover by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods}

Transforming her space into Adorable Little Girl’s Bedroom filled with soft colors, vibrant patterns, and vintage furniture was so much fun! 

Adorable Little Girl's Bedroom Makeover by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods}

Adorable Little Girl's Bedroom Makeover by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods}

Having her room filled heirloom pieces such as my grandmother’s hope chest, sweet paintings, and a gallery wall filled with Generations of Love makes my heart happy.

kids room furniture

By far the DIY Dress Up Station is Tootsie’s favorite spot. The wall space is designed for hanging her best gowns for the Royal Ball, it has a small hamper for more dress up storage, and a “Magic Mirror” for her to see her cute little princess self.

DIY Dress Up Station by 3 Little Greenwoods {3littlegreenwoods}

Wait! Before you go let me give you some fresh veggies from our garden! Our family loves acting like farmers and growing our own food. You can see all our garden posts {here} {here} {here} and {here}.SONY DSC

Thanks so much for stopping by! It’s so much fun to show off all the hard work that goes into making a house into a home. There is a ton of other rooms that are “in process”. I would love for you to follow along so you can see just how I turn these spaces into spaces to smile about.

                       Your comments totally make my day! They give me huge motivation to                    keep creating and having fun with my 3 Little Greenwoods! 

~ Ashley

 

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Comments

  1. 2

    Danielle says

    June 20, 2014 at 7:37 am

    Love all your colorful touches and gallery wall. x

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:09 pm

      Your home tour was fabulous too! So excited to have participating in the Summer Home Tours with you!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  2. 4

    JUDY ELLINGTON says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:05 am

    GIRL YOU ARE SO SMART…..LOVE THE HOUSE IT IS BEAUTIFUL…..YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB….STAY COOL AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON…..I MISS MY AUNT SARA JUST KNOWING SHE WAS THERE MADE ME FEEL BETTER……NOW IT IS LEFT UP TO ALL US COUSINS TO CARRY ON THE KNIGHT TRADITION,,,(0H BOY ARE WE IN TROUBLE BUT WE HAVE YOU, YOU MAKE LIFE SWEETER AS WELL……YOU ARE ALOT LIKE HER, ALWAYS ADMIRED HER FOR HER STITCHERY WHICH SHE LEARNED FROM HER MOTHER…THE CIRCLE OF LIFE……HAVE A GREAT SUMMER SWEETIE….

    Reply
    • 5

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thank you so much for the heartfelt compliment! Kisses and hugs from us!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  3. 6

    Stacey says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Your home is very pretty! Loved visiting you and I’ll be back. 🙂

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Oh, please come back! Soon I will share all the kitchen updates I’ve made.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Valerie says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:36 am

    Just beautiful! You are such a talented and savvy woman! I wish you could come and do our home! I love all the ideas!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      I heart is so happy that you love our home! Thank you so much for the lovely compliment!
      ~ Ashley

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  5. 10

    Heather says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Girl! Your house is fabulous! Love all of the creativity, and heart you’ve put into it all….

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      Whoa! What a wonderful compliment! Thank you so much for visiting.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  6. 12

    Melissa Newell says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Very beautiful. Nice to see a home not all decked out in white! (I love the white, but it gets boring to look at!)

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    • 13

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:05 pm

      I am such a color girl! There’s not one space in my home that is white. 😉

      Thanks so much for visiting!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  7. 14

    DeDe@ Designed Decor says

    June 20, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I love the porch and the inviting Red front door! Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful home!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:04 pm

      Our front porch was an awesome find when we were house hunting a few years ago. We still love it! Thanks so much for visiting!
      ~ Ashley

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    Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:10 am

    Girl, I love all of the beautiful colors in your home! So bright and cheerful! And I bet your daughter is in love with her cute room! Thanks so much for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Tootsie does love her room and I love my kitchen! It takes to much time and patience to turn a house into a home but it’s so worth it! Hope you summer is wonderful! Loved your Home tour!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  9. 18

    Marti @ SewliciousHomeDecor says

    June 20, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Your home is beautiful! Each room looks so cozy with all your DIY touches. I especially love the bird curtains you made!!

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    • 19

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:01 pm

      I’m slowly learning that curtains can make all the difference in the world to the look of a space. Wish I could sew as well as you! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Amy says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    Ashley, you’ve been busy!
    The house looks amazing.
    Great job

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    • 21

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 11:00 pm

      Thank you so much! I can’t wait for you to see it in person one day soon. 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  11. 22

    Lindsay Eidahl says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:57 pm

    Ashley! YAY! It looks amazing! I love that stained glass window!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      The stained glass window has been toted all around the state. I love it so much! Your home tour was FABulous!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Brooke says

    June 20, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Your kitchen looks AMAZING! I need some serious curtain help in the new house back in Wake Forest, NC. Come visit soon!!!! Love and miss you! B

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:58 pm

      Oh I just love hearing from you! Thank you so much for the kitchen compliment. I’ve been working hard to make it mine. Best wishes in your new home!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Deonna at the Child at Heart blog says

    June 20, 2014 at 1:13 pm

    What a sweet house! We might be moving from our current house soon so I need to go around and take pics too!

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    • 27

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:57 pm

      You definitely need to take pictures before you move. Especially of things you love {like your sweet boy’s room}!
      ~ Ashley

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  14. 28

    Shari says

    June 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    Your home is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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    • 29

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:56 pm

      I’m so thrilled that you stopped by for a visit. Thanks so much!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says

    June 21, 2014 at 5:12 am

    I love your house! It’s so pretty! And doesn’t Tootsie look adorable! I love your navy chandy too! 😀

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    • 31

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Sweet Friend! The navy chandy is my new favorite!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  16. 32

    kristy says

    June 22, 2014 at 2:02 am

    Ashley your home is so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing and I’m thrilled to have taken apart in this tour with you and the other girls. Hugs and Happy Summer! xoxo

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    • 33

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Thank you so much! I loved peeking into our home as well. This Summer House Tour was so much fun!
      ~ Ashley

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  17. 34

    April Hoff says

    June 22, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Love your tour, Ashley! The flower boxes and front porch swing are so inviting! I’ll bet you really enjoy that area! 😉 Lovely tour!

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    • 35

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 22, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Aww… thanks so much for the sweet compliment! It was so fun participating with you! I’m still loving the aqua colander you used for succulents!
      ~ Ashley

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  18. 36

    Krista @ the happy housie says

    June 23, 2014 at 12:29 am

    So many pretty, warm, handmade touches Ashley- what a lovely home tour!! Those dining room curtains are adorable, as is your daughters sweet little bedroom!! Fun to be on this tour series with you:)
    ~Krista

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    Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    June 24, 2014 at 2:57 am

    I loved your home tour, especially your porch and swing. It’s all so lovely and inviting. Thanks for sharing it with us at Making Monday.

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  20. 38

    Katherines Corner says

    June 26, 2014 at 7:54 pm

    You have a lovely home! Thank you for sharing your sweet blog at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop. Watch for your feature on Monday♥

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    • 39

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:41 am

      Awesome! It was a little bit scary showing off our home so I’m thrilled that you love the tour enough to feature it!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    the cape on the corner says

    June 26, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    i looove your porch. it is so colorful, with the pillow fabric. enjoy!
    b

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    • 41

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:41 am

      We love our porch too! It gets year round use by our whole family. Thanks for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  22. 42

    Adrienne says

    June 26, 2014 at 11:56 pm

    I love the pops of color and touches of modern fabrics you have combined with your traditional style. Everything looks fresh and updated. Love it! I wouldn’t paint the dining room set either, and I paint practically everything!

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      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 27, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Thanks so much, Sweet Friend!

      Reply
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    Linda Todd says

    June 27, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    Hey ya! You are very talented. I love your stuff and how it all blends together. You like being busy because if you have three little Greenwoods and do all of this; you stay absolutely busy!!!!
    I have an old pie safe that I have painted and put my china and crystal in. I still need doors for the books which are in the bottom…that will make it look so much better.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Linda
    I found you from Fabulous Friday-Maria

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    • 45

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 27, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you, Linda!

      Reply
  24. 46

    Whitney says

    June 28, 2014 at 12:19 am

    Your home is beautiful! I love the bright pillows on the porch, the beautiful antiques, and your girl’s room is just adorable! 🙂

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    • 47

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 28, 2014 at 9:00 am

      Thank you so very much! Hopping over to check out your blog now… 🙂
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  25. 48

    Kelly says

    June 28, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Your house looks lovely. I really want to get started with some of my DIY projects!
    Enjoy your summer,
    Kelly

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    • 49

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 28, 2014 at 8:48 am

      I’m so excited you loved our Summer Home Tour! Thank you for the comment love!
      ~ Ashley

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    Simple Nature Decor says

    June 28, 2014 at 4:01 pm

    This is a beautiful house tour! thanks for sharing this on my party! I’m sitting here listening to music with my husband and writing to you..
    Thanks Again
    Hugs
    Maria

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    • 51

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 29, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      What a lovely way to spend the evening! I’m honored that you are visiting my little bitty blog!
      ~ Ashley

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    Amy@HomeRemedies says

    June 29, 2014 at 12:14 am

    Thank you for sharing your home tour with us; so many wonderful things to see! I love that you framed your Grandmother’s needlepoint, she put so much work into those seat covers! I’m also “pinning” your awesome curtains – I love them! I’ll be following along on FB and Pinterest…

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    • 53

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 29, 2014 at 9:45 pm

      Yay! It’s so nice to “meet” you! Thanks so much for following along and pinning all my pretties. I’m in love with your blog too! Can’t wait to see what you create/design next!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  28. 54

    Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    June 29, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Lovely home you have there. Thanks for linking up to Sweet and Savoury Sunday, stop by and link up again. Have a great day!!

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    • 55

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 29, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Thanks so much!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  29. 56

    Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    June 30, 2014 at 10:55 am

    Your home is so lovely! I especially like your daughters room! So pretty; I’m sure she’s living it! Oh, and thanks for the veggies! 😉

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    • 57

      Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

      June 30, 2014 at 10:56 am

      I meant *loving it!

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    • 58

      3littlegreenwoods says

      June 30, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      You are so welcome for the veggies! Thanks for the sweet comment!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  30. 59

    Aimee @ItsOverflowing says

    July 1, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    I love it all — especially that front door wreath! Featuring you in my next post! XO, Aimee

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    • 60

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 1, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      Wait a minute… I think I just passed out! 🙂

      I am humbled, honored and unbelievably excited to hear that you are featuring my Summer Home Tour. Your blog was the very first DIY blog that I ever followed and that has been years ago.
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  31. 61

    Michelle from Weekend Craft says

    July 2, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Love the bird curtains! Thanks so much for linking up last week at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by again today! http://bit.ly/1vvIGjo

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    • 62

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:49 am

      Hey Michelle! Thanks for the sweet bloggy love about my Summer Home Tour and for hosting your fun party!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
  32. 63

    Mindie Hilton says

    July 2, 2014 at 10:56 pm

    Featuring this week! I am posting early too in honor of the 4th. Might be live tonight!

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    • 64

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:43 am

      Wahoo! Thanks so much for the feature! Hope your holiday weekend was awesome!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Sonnet @ SohoSonnet Creative Living says

    July 6, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Ashley!! Your house is AMAZING!!! I am having huge home envy right now. I picked your post as a feature for tomorrow Link it or Lump it party and as I was cruising through your pictures looking for my feature image I saw my PRINTABLE!! Wow, what an honor. Seriously, Im thrilled thank you so much!

    Reply
    • 66

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 7, 2014 at 8:15 am

      Whoa! I am beyond excited that you love my Summer Home Tour enough to feature it! Honestly, I read and reread your awesome printable through out my day. Wonderful words to live by! 😉
      ~ Ashley

      Reply
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    Lisa Palmese says

    July 8, 2014 at 2:28 pm

    Ashley,
    You have a Beautiful Home and Precious little Girl!!
    Thank You so Much for the Tour I really Enjoyed it!!
    Lisa

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    • 68

      3littlegreenwoods says

      July 10, 2014 at 9:45 am

      Hey Lisa!

      Thanks so much for the bloggy love!
      ~ Ashley

      Reply

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