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Hi there,

I’m Carol and Welcome to Bluesky at Home. I’m so glad you dropped by. This is a fun place to be. Let’s get to know each other. I’ll share a little about me and I hope to learn about you, too. Let’s see what we have in common. BTW, that’s Nola. She’s our constant companion. Her favorite place is lying under my desk while I work.

Favorite DIY Project

One-Hour Vase Makeover: from Black Ceramic to Chinoiserie Chic

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sweet pea salad on plates

Salads

4th of July party food grilled vegetables

Sides

beef short ribs with cabbage

Main

Chocolate Cassis Cake is Perfect for a Special Occasion. Creme de cassis adds a festive touch to this rich, flourless chocolate cake garnished with berries.

Dessert

the Marvelous Margarita

Drinks

Index

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Easy Maque Choux Recipe: Traditional Cajun Corn Dish (2 Ways)

Have you heard of maque choux? This beloved Cajun corn dish is the perfect way to showcase summer’s fresh produce. Made with sweet corn, bell peppers, and onions, this easy…
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