If you’ve learned anything about me over these last 13 years, you know that I’m a fashionista. And if you believe that, I’ve got a snow-capped mountain to sell you with great views of Canada.
Truth is, I’m a little design-challenged. My sister-in-law, Mel, is amazing. She helped pick all the colors for the walls in my home over in Lincoln and is a professional graphic and product designer.
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