Category Archives: decorating

Faux Metal Vintage Sign

   Love these ? Me too.  Here is my semi-successful attempt.     Let me premise by saying  I would love to learn to weld.  Until then,  I   will have to stick to a faux metal finish.  I  began by … Continue reading

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Chalkboard Stickers

 Yes,  I am still here.  I  apologize, the holidays  have been a little hectic. Well  I am sure Pinterest  has already  informed you that  chalkboard  EVERYTHING is all the rage.   I admit I have fallen  under it’s spell as well. … Continue reading

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Trim a Tree

 I have said that  I have a  hard time decorating for Thanksgiving  because I LOVE decorating for Christmas. Well, I was not exaggerating.  I put up both of our trees this past week and love them!         … Continue reading

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Halloween Decor

 I have never really decorated for Halloween before.  My kids are now starting to really enjoy ALL holidays. Honestly, I only started decorating because I felt like a bad Mom.  So,  I started trolling pinterest for ideas, and found quite … Continue reading

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Crib Mattress Porch Swing

   I happened to have an extra crib mattress laying around…  one thing led to another…        The crib mattress that was collecting dust in the garage ultimately gave my front room the “wow factor”. Do you by chance … Continue reading

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Suspended Shelving

  I originally  had a frame hanging in this space in the kitchen,  but I decided I  needed the picture elsewhere.  Which left me we with a very blank wall.  No good.  So  I went into the garage, and took … Continue reading

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PVC Pipe Shelf

  I am still on my PVC kick.  So naturally when I dreamed up a new idea I pulled out all my left over PVC pipe and joints and started playing with different possibilities. I found some dimensions I liked … Continue reading

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Add Character to Your Cabinets!

    Our kitchen cabinets have come a long way since we moved in.(See before). I love the way it looks,  but it need a little pizzaz. I wanted to add a little color, BUT  I didn’t want to clutter up … Continue reading

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Cheapest and Easiest Curtains, EVER!

 Alright people… See these drapes?  They are beautiful right? Flowy, light, long, and perfect.  Of course they had better be for the  $129.99 PER PANEL at Restoration Hardware.  I am going to let you in on a little secret,  you … Continue reading

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