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Well, I caved a little on my “no decorating for Valentine’s Day” stance this year. I have always been a “seasonal” decorator, not one that decorates for every holiday on the calendar. You see, I had a vision. Does that ever happen to you? And my paint brushes were beckoning. So I got a little …
There is something so gratifying about freshening up your outdoor spaces, especially for the warm weather months. And with a few hours, some elbow grease, and about $100, you can have a fresh, inviting deck or patio for your outdoor enjoyment. I spent about 5 hours total over the course of a couple of days …
On a whim a couple of weeks ago my mom and I stopped at a nearby yard sale in hopes of finding a hidden treasure buried beneath old picture frames, nick-knacks and other junk we knew we would never use.As we rummaged around the sale, we stumbled upon this quaint little end table that we …
Want a great, easy weekend project that can change the look of a whole room? Upholster a headboard: This is what the headboard looked like before I upholstered it: I could live with the wicker, but I never really liked it. It was in the guest room, so I didn’t see it every day. I’m …
Do you stop the car when you see a pile of old windows in someone’s trash heap? Do you visit salvage yards to find a door to turn into something cool? If so, you already know the fun and joy of upcycling! Upcycling simply means taking something old and making it new and beautiful again. …
Sometimes you want to make a big change to your decor, but you think you don’t have time. Or, if you’re me, you are a big chicken when it comes to a major change. No – not that kind of chicken. I have been thinking about painting the back of our built-in bookcases in the …
I’m outdoorsy…in the fact that I like to sit outside and eat, read, watch my kids play, or drink wine. When the weather is nice, I almost can’t bear to stay inside. I wanted a nice bug free area to eat meals and visit with friends. So the first thing we did when we moved …
One of my favorite things to do is prowl around a flea market or antique mall. You never know what treasures you might come across! I consider it a “green” way to shop and decorate my home by keeping items out of our landfills. And there is the financial savings you gain by scoring great …
When I was a newlywed, my decorating style was super traditional. I insisted that our first home have a formal dining room so I could throw lavish dinner parties with all of my new serving ware that rolled in from my wedding registry. I had inherited my grandmother’s dining chairs and her china, so all …
There’s nothing like a deadline to make you get your act together on your home decor projects! In my case, my son’s graduation is looming and I needed to makeover my guest space to graciously accommodate out-of-towners. My budget? Minimal. But fortunately, I had a vision. I was starting with a dark space, previously a …
