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Christmas Mini Houses & the Fantasy

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

DECORATING WITH WHITE PUMPKINS - for October and Halloween

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I use white pumpkins in many different places around the house to decorate for autumn.

HOW TO DECORATE FOR FALL WITH WHITE

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This is how I decorated for fall, keeping to my white style.

DECORATING WITH THRIFTED FINDS - wine jugs & starfish

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

CHRISTMAS PUTZ HOUSES & MINI HOUSE DISPLAYS

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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 d...

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

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PAINTING A BATHROOM VANITY CABINET - with chalk paint

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

LINING DRAWERS 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED

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WHY ... do I love lining drawers with wallpaper? For me there are two very good reasons. #1,  wallpaper has great durabi...

SPRING POTTING BENCH AND WOOD PLANTERS

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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 interes...

SPRING PORCH - makeover progress

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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 fir...

FARMHOUSE GREY SIDE TABLES - matching 2 different pieces

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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 ...

COLORING EGGS WITH ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT

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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...

SPRING DECOR WITH OUR BENCH - custom built storage

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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. On...

WHY I USE CHALK PAINT - with 35 years of experience

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One spring morning years ago we were running late after sleeping in.  It was one of those Saturdays we enjoyed spending together. Al...

SPRING BEDSIDE CABINETS - shabby chic antique white

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I have another project that I have been thinking about but can't quite nail down all the elements so instead of driving myself nu...

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

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In a far away land, the baby crib was  living happily with her family until their last child turned 2. T he family's  father move...

NEUTRAL WINTER DECORATING - progressing into spring

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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...

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

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