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Decorating With Vinyl Decals

July 4, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Decorating With Vinyl Decals

I’ve been making vinyl wall decals now for about four years and in that time I have seen numerous creative examples of what customers have done with the designs they have purchased from me. Whenever I create a design in my studio I never know exactly what kind of space it may end up in....
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The Joys of An Old Book Store

June 6, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
The Joys of An Old Book Store

I remember, a bookstore. In a small southern town. A town with no grocery store, no gas station, and no apparent means of sustaining its existence except for weekend tourists from a nearby college town. In this town were several antique stores, an ice cream parlor and an old bookstore. There may have been...
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Have a Wonder Full Day

April 28, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Have a Wonder Full Day

I was recently writing to a customer thanking them for letting me know their purchase had safely arrived. I ended my email with “Have a wonderful day”, and for some reason I stopped to think about what that meant. Typically we mean “have a great day” or something about enjoying the day. But I...
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Book Review: The Solar Food Dryer; How to Make and Use Your Own High-Performance, Sun-Powered Food Dehydrator (Eben Fodor/New Society Publishers 2010)

April 16, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Book Review: The Solar Food Dryer; How to Make and Use Your Own High-Performance, Sun-Powered Food Dehydrator (Eben Fodor/New Society Publishers 2010)

Solar food drying is one of the most primitive methods of food preservation still in use today. Do you like banana chips? Raisins? Sun Dried Tomatoes? All of these are products of solar food drying, and if you are looking for a complete guide to DIY solar food preparation “The Solar Food Dryer” by Eben...
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Book Review: Geek Dad;Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share (Ken Denmead/Gotham Books 2010)

April 15, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Book Review: Geek Dad;Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share (Ken Denmead/Gotham Books 2010)

I knew as soon as I saw the cover of “Geek Dad; Awesomely Geeky Projects and Activities for Dads and Kids to Share”(Ken Denmead/Gotham Books) that I was going to love it. Right below the title were pictures of a rocket ship, a telescope, a dragon, and a twenty-sided dice (used for role playing playing...
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Antique Wood Salvage: Give New Life to Old Lumber

January 28, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Antique Wood Salvage: Give New Life to Old Lumber

The easiest thing to do when you’re considering putting a hardwood floor in your home or perhaps adding some wood accents to beautify your décor is to head down to Home Depot or Lowes. These superstores offer a myriad of options ranging from natural wood to synthetics to bamboo flooring. But another option exists...
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Stately Women Find New Suitors

January 10, 2010
By Paul David Wilson
Stately Women Find New Suitors

All across America older historic homes are being bought, sold, and happily inhabited by individuals looking for something a little different from the average house. Many of these “Victorian Ladies” may be found in small towns whose historic sections have been neglected for decades. What is the appeal to buying a historic property. Perhaps...
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