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If you are a grandparent or aunt/uncle to my kids and are reading this……….STOP READING….IT’S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD! Now that we got that out-of-the-way (because let’s be honest none of them actually halted from reading, who would!), wanted to give you a sneak peek at the kids valentine’s this year. Charley needed one for school, […]
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I despise my fridge. It’s too short, it’s blah white and old. Not like fun vintage old, but just normal ‘white fridge syndrome’ old. Because I have an obsession with painting I had to do something to spice it up, but I’m not quite ready to dive into painting the whole thing, although I’ve considered […]
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I generally work on projects that I can “move” to the garage in case they don’t turn out as expected….but THIS time I thought BIG and knew I couldn’t mess up! My dining room table was purchased about 10 years ago. It’s the ‘high table stool’ style, and I don’t necessarily love it anymore, but […]
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I visit clearance sections of stores because I like a great bargain, but also because I like to see what I can pick up and alter its look. Found these neutral twine wrapped earrings at Maurices for $1.00…..yeah baby! Took black and white sharpies and brushed/painted the earrings… Ooooooh…..Ahhhhhh…….FUN! Another quick idea for big fun […]
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I’ve seen a lot of subway art and such around which I adore; however I don’t have a silhouette or a vinyl decal cutter, so here’s another take on how to accomplish the same idea: Tools needed: Canvas Paint Letter stickers Knife Step one: find the quote you want on your canvas. There are tons […]
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It’s amazing how much better something can look with when you slab on a fresh cost paint! Tools needed: Paint (get porch and floor paint) Paint brush Sandpaper Our stairs get a lot of traffic! Sanded, wiped down and painted them a dark chestnut brown. So much better!
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This past summer I built a bench and coffee table for the deck out of wood pallets and liked the result. With all the new tools I received for Christmas (nail gun, air compressor, miter saw and hand saw) the cold weather and tons of snow wasn’t going to stop me from building a […]
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Our family is staying in tonight for New Years Eve, but it’s sure to be filled with lots of fun! If you need a quick idea or two…here’s what we’re doing all bunkered in for the night: Each member of the family got to choose: Favorite food item Favorite movie Favorite game Tonight’s menu: PB&J’s […]
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Now is the time to sweep the aisles of stores for huge discounts on holiday decor…..now, what to do with it all?! I bought this holiday lampshade for $3 (originally $15) – super stoked. I ripped (aka, gently removed) the banner from the top and bottom and added my own ribbon and trim with a few […]
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I came across a great old dresser the other day and didn’t have to do too much effort to make it my new jewelry box…. Sanded it down, painted it and added a side tie rack….I LOVE IT!!!!!
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