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Hello! Welcome to my blog, I'm Lori Lee of Simply Lori Lee. I love to trail run, hike, explore new areas, but what really gets me excited is finding a new piece and seeing all the possibilities for it. I hope to share that thought and ideas with you. Thank you for taking the time and checking this out.

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Refinished Cottage Style Sofa Table

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