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About: Julie Suzanne Capouch 
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Julie Suzanne Capouch is a freelance writer and DIY enthusiast. A military wife and mother of two; on any given day you may find Julie curled up with a book, making peek-a-boo faces at her daughter, or blowing bubbles in the back yard with her son.
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Julie Suzanne Capouch's Articles:
The Viceroy Performing Arts Center is an ideal wedding spot
The Viceroy Performing Arts Center in Oak Grove, KY
There’s a little-known gem nestled in the fields of Oak Grove, Ky. Right beside the War Memorial Walking Trail stands the Viceroy Performing Arts Center, a full-service entertainment complex offering the ambiance of an outdoor venue with the amenities of an indoor reception hall. But you want to know the best part?
You can get married at the Viceroy.
Clarksville Bride Ashley Parsons found the Viceroy after having complications with her original wedding location in Clarksville. “We were working on a small budget and didn’t have a huge guest list. Wanting something outdoors, yet intimate, we thought we found the perfect location,” says the September Bride. “After several hoops and hurdles we dropped the venue. We went and looked (at the Viceroy) and I fell in love.”
Matt and Ashley Parsons walk through the Military Arch of Sabers at their Sept. 4 wedding.
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DIY Wallpaper Remover
If you have ever tried to remove wallpaper, you know how tedious it can be. The large number of commercial wallpaper remover solutions is a testament to this fact. But the truth is, you do not have to buy an expensive chemical solution to remove that old wallpaper from your walls.
Our home was built in 1991, when floral wallpaper was all the rage, and our walls were certainly fashionable then. The master vanity was complete with bronze light fixtures and bright whole wall floral wallpaper. But what worked in 1991 did not work in 2008, so one of the first things we did was remove that red and green catastrophe.
Good Bye Flowers!
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How-to: Reupholster a kitchen chair
Does this picture look familiar to you? Stained, dirty kitchen chair cushions that will not come clean not matter how much you try. Perhaps your chair cushions sport an outdated pattern that you’d rather leave back in the eighties. Maybe you have redecorated your kitchen or dining room and found that your chairs are bland in comparison.
Whatever your reason for wanting a change, reupholstering kitchen chair cushions is a quick and inexpensive way to bring new life to your kitchen. It only takes about 30 minutes, and is so easy; you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner.
Supplies Needed:
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President Obama wins Nobel Peace Prize, upsets locals
President Barrack Obama
President Barrack Obama became the third sitting U.S. President to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize after a surprising announcement from the Nobel Committee on Friday. The decision, which was based on Obama’s “extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples,” quickly sparked reaction as online message boards and blogs began to buzz over the committee’s shocking choice.
“There were several people who were more deserving of the noble peace prize,” says military wife Roxy, who did not identify herself as especially political. The committee received a record 205 nominations this year, and many feel that the five-member Norwegian Nobel Committee overlooked more qualified candidates. «Read the rest of this article»
If you want it done right: Do It Yourself
Does he really know what he's doing?
I”m a former HGTV junkie. I used to sit and watch hours of it, and I absorbed more interior decorating, real estate, and DIY than I could possibly use in a lifetime. I would probably still be that way, but my current occupations as mommy, taxi, nurse, teacher, finance manager, counselor, cook, maid, and of course, writer, do not leave much of an opportunity for television.
But if there was one thing I learned from my HGTV education, it’s that preparation is key when doing any type of project. I’ve put this principle into practive with every job I have done and have always had great results. Whether it is painting a bookshelf or completely gutting a bathroom, you have to start out the right way.
I wish someone had told that to the handyman I hired a couple of weeks ago to paint my kitchen buffet. As the DIY mommy, I prefer to do things myself, but for this particular project I was pressed for time and wanted it done before my husband returned from a business trip. So, I found two local “experienced” handymen who came complete with referrals to tackle the simple task of painting a hutch along with a few other small things around my house. Sounds great, right?
Not really. «Read the rest of this article»
DIY Tree Wall Decal
Jules, the DIY Mommy
Vinyl wall decals are all the rage in the decor world right now, and rightly so. They are super cute, easier than painting, and you can pull them right off the wall without any damage.
But with a price tag of $50 or more, it may seem that wall decals are meant only for the prosperous and affluent. But you can create the look of wall decals for a fraction of the cost of buying one. Here’s an easy way to create this tree decal, using one of my favorite friends… contact paper.
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DIY Countertop Rescue
Jules The DIY Mommy
When my husband and I found our house in Clarksville this past November, we knew it was the home for us. It had so many excellent features: spacious living area; big backyard; and in a great school zone, for when our son starts kindergarten. But as soon as I stepped into the kitchen, I knew one thing… those countertops had to go!
In terms of functionality, our countertops were fine. They were good enough to hold small appliances and prepare food on, but after years of use and abuse, there were a couple of burn holes and lots of discoloration. Not to mention they were utterly plain beige, with no personality.
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Up the Curb without a Tow Truck
Ever noticed that there is a pretty large curb at the edge of the Taco Bell parking lot on Fort Campbell Blvd?
That little piece of information was unbeknownst to me Thursday evening as I attempted a hasty short cut through the parking lot.
Because of the construction on the building, the exit from the parking lot was blocked by a big crane, leaving the drive-thru line the only option for an exit.
Rather than patiently waiting through the line and giving a quick “Just trying to get out of the parking lot” or ordering a small Mountain Dew at the order box, Miss In A Hurry here did not want to wait.
So, with no one behind me, I wiped my Town and Country into reverse and began to navigate my way out of the parking lot. Everything was going fine until a car pulled up behind me. Clearly set on his intentions of going through the drive-thru line, this driver was not at all eager to back up and allow my exit; despite the image of an orange mini-van coming it’s way.
With Little Man and Little Lady in the back seats, and bedtime drawing near, I was undeterred. Resolved in my decision to avoid a wait, I attempted to back up and go around Mr. I’m Not Going to Move.
Now I have no trouble driving in reverse– as long as I am going in a straight line. Throw in a turn of the wheel and things get a bit more complicated. Long story short, I got stuck on the curb. «Read the rest of this article»
