Christmas Mini Houses & the Fantasy





I love the fantasy I feel when looking at miniature Christmas houses. For me it creates some of the magic to the holiday season.

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DECORATING WITH WHITE PUMPKINS - for October and Halloween




I use white pumpkins in many different places around the house to decorate for autumn.
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HOW TO DECORATE FOR FALL WITH WHITE







This is how I decorated for fall, keeping to my white style.
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DECORATING WITH THRIFTED FINDS - wine jugs & starfish





DECORATING - Lighting and wall displays are something I enjoy creating. Here are 4 projects that used unconventional items to create amazing looks.




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CHRISTMAS PUTZ HOUSES & MINI HOUSE DISPLAYS



I made a couple
Putz houses last
year, using mostly
cardboard, paint,
and glitter. Oh the
beloved glitter that
covers my house
end to end during
the holidays.


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DARK TO LIGHT TABLE MAKEOVER - ideas for making over a dining table




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PAINTING A BATHROOM VANITY CABINET - with chalk paint





A bathroom vanity can be painted just like any other piece of furniture. Let me share some details how this cabinet was painted.

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LINING DRAWERS 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED






WHY ...
do I love lining drawers with wallpaper?
For me there are two very good reasons. #1,  wallpaper has great durability for drawer bottoms #2 it is a wonderful surprise to see inside each time you open a drawer.




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SPRING POTTING BENCH AND WOOD PLANTERS







I have been updating our front porch and I have added a potting bench to help organize my garden stuff and I also built some interesting planter boxes.


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SPRING PORCH - makeover progress






I'd like to share the work I've been doing on our front porch. Normally friends and family might get to see the results first but these days the only audience available to share with is on-line. #stayhome 


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FARMHOUSE GREY SIDE TABLES - matching 2 different pieces




I want to share how I found 2 little dark brown tables, that were both different styles, and how I was able to change a few simple things on them so they could be a matching pair.



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COLORING EGGS WITH ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT



On my birthday I spent some time being creative, coloring Easter eggs. I didn't go out and buy anything, I only used what I had on hand which was Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.

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SPRING DECOR WITH OUR BENCH - custom built storage









Spring is upon us and in a few short days it will be my birthday. I have taken some time this week to clean and fluff my decor. One piece of furniture that has not got the attention it deserves is a storage bench I custom designed and built using reclaimed furniture.

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WHY I USE CHALK PAINT - with 35 years of experience





One spring morning years ago we were running late after sleeping in. It was one of those Saturdays we enjoyed spending together. All morning we would drive around doing the yard sale thing.


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SPRING BEDSIDE CABINETS - shabby chic antique white




I have another project that I have been thinking about but can't quite nail down all the elements so instead of driving myself nuts I sat down and did some wood work I am more familiar with. I created two adorable small space cabinets.


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APPLE GREEN BENCH FOR SPRING - fairy tale story of a re-purposed crib




In a far away land, the baby crib was living happily with her family until their last child turned 2. The family's father moved her to a cold, corner of the garage, where little birds and mice would sneak in each night and run back and forth on her spindles leaving dirty foot prints all over.


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NEUTRAL WINTER DECORATING - progressing into spring







In the winter I like to pair things down. Stick to neutrals and try to keep things cleaner. It's the perfect back drop for all the colors coming in spring.


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HOW TO PAINT ANTIQUED DOORS - using annie sloan paints and wax








This is an advanced painting project that I did on some bi-fold doors using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint with clear and dark wax. 


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