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10 Inspiring Halloween Painted Pumpkin Ideas on Instagram

Looking for some inspiration for Halloween pumpkin decorating this year? Then check out these amazing painted pumpkins on Instagram: 1. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown     Fall porch. #greatpumpkin #snoopy #pumpkins #paintedpumpkins #butternutsquash #flyingace #linus #charliebrown #pinspiration #halloween #frontporch #babyfoodjarlids #handpainted #walmartforthewin #squirrelsgoaway #shouldhavedonehouseworkinstead A photo posted by Valerie Fischer (@8littlefisch) on Sep …

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Trailer: Kubo and the Two Strings

Apple now has five gorgeous trailers available for the film Kubo and the Two Strings, which is slated to be released August 19th, 2016 from Focus Features and the animation studio LAIKA.  It was directed by Travis Knight, who is probably best known for his work on Coraline and ParaNorman. The movie is based on Japanese folktales and promises “mystical …

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Two Martial Arts Classics Restored and Re-released

King Hu’s classic movies Dragon Inn, which was originally released in 1967, and his 1971 film A Touch of Zen have been restored in 4K from the original camera negatives. A Touch of Zen started playing in theaters April 22nd, and Dragon Inn will be re-released in theaters on May 6th. Hu’s films have been very influential in the world of …

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Our Top 5 Spring Organizing Projects

From pantries to desks, we’ve found five beautiful ways to help organize and beautify your home and also bring out those pretty spring colors. 1) Find simple and beautiful Tips for Creating a Stunning Cleaning Cabinet at Homemade by Carbona.  2) Add vibrant color to your home and organize at the same time with these 5 Wonderful Ways to Brighten Your Desk from Heart Handmade UK.  …

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Antoine Fuqua’s “Magnificent Seven” Trailer Released

The first trailer for Antoine Fuqua’s Magnificent Seven was released earlier this week. This tale of seven outlaws banding together to defend a town from attacks is a remake of the classic epic western of the same name. It has a star studded cast and appears to be very different, stylistically, from the 1960 version. The 1960 version …

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How to Build a Fire Pit

Yesterday morning my friend and I set out on the daunting task of building a backyard fire pit.  It was a really fun project to do together and it came together nicely, and in under two hours and also under $60! Here’s how we did it… Steps: Design your fire pit.  There are lots of …

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Link Love: Our Top 5 Crafts This Winter

Stay warm this winter with these awesome craft projects! Here are our top picks of this season’s craft projects: 1) Crochet these sweet cat and bear baskets from Mohu Blog: 2) This super adorable Quilted Doll Blanket Pattern from Simple Simon and Company is great for kids and adults alike:  3) Here’s a refreshing bath & body treat to make …

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5 DIY Home Projects for The New Year

This month we found five awesome home projects to get your home in tip top shape for the New Year! Here are our top DIY picks: Laundry Love: create these cute DIY bottles and get a laundry cheat sheet printable from boxwood avenue:  Coast through the New Year: Learn how to make these sweet DIY faux slate …

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Link Love: Our Top 5 Crafts This Fall

Here’s some link love for all the crafters celebrating this glorious season: 1) I love anything made of felt, and that’s why one of my favorites this month was this DIY Woodland Notepad Cover from Crafting Fingers.  2) Fall is the best time for making warm, snuggly blankies, which is why Mabey She Made It’s gorgeous QAYG Ragged …

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Top 10 Quotes From “It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown”

The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without those Charlie Brown classics, so today we’re celebrating our ten favorite quotes from the wonderfully philosophical Charles M. Schulz’s It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. Linus: Each year, the Great Pumpkin rises out of the pumpkin patch that he thinks is the most sincere. He’s gotta pick …

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