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The buffet that started a blog!

Here she is... Betty the buffet! Why Betty? Cause she's beautiful! Too cute for FB alone.....love her soo much thought I'd start a blog and share.......how I turned an old buffet on the side of the road to a cherished family member. lol And all the things in between. The mistakes, the triumphs, doing it on the CHEAP, and keeping it real. REAL TALK!! A lil on savings, a lil on decor, and a lot on everyday musings from a working mom of 3 trying to keep it together, keep it right, and ALWAYS.......keep it real! Hope to "see" you here!

More on how Betty became so beautiful later...............for now.....happy dance! My 1st post is complete!

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  1. She makes the room! Love her Betty the Buffet!!! Show a close up so we can see her style and grace!

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