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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Showing posts with label * DIY PROJECTS *. Show all posts
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.
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.
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.
DECORATING WITH WHITE - apothecary, bricks, & rug
The new year is here and the weather is fine. Last January I said I was going to focus more on me and I am happy to report I did just that. Let me share 4 of the projects we have enjoyed this past year.
STENCILED COFFEE TABLE TOP - old world finish
Yesterday I shared photos of this old world finish I created on an MDF coffee table. Today I will share the steps I took to achieve the look.
STENCILING OLD FURNITURE - table makeover
This will definitely help motive one to keep the coffee table clean. This table top is made of MDF but now that it is made-over you would never guess.
UPCYCLED WINE JUG FILLED WITH TWINKLE LIGHTS
This time of year we enjoy little dots of lights dancing around our bedroom from the mini disco balls hanging in the window. It makes us feel like there is a small bit of magic or fantasy in our home and we smile. I have created another way to get that same feeling and smile in the living room ...
TRANSFORM NEW WOOD TO LOOK OLD
Let me show you one way I take lumber that has not been weathered and create a silvered vintage or driftwood look to it.
SVENSKA BLUE ANNIE SLOAN CHALK PAINT - Bergère chair
I painted our living room chairs in the new #SvenskaBlue #AnnieSloan #chalkpaint I also made new upholstery for the seat cushions. Keep reading for close up photos to see more.
RE-USING VINTAGE PICTURE FRAMES - chalk paint and seashells
BEAUTIFUL CABINET MAKEOVER AND BRICK WALL - soft turquoise
This is a two for post, 2 makeovers in 1 article. The wall got a makeover and so did the cabinet. The room all this is happening in is a small add on to the mobile home. Over time I have been grooming it into a nice little semi formal entry.
HORSE MAKEOVER - snowy white
I first saw Snowy at a vintage market and it was love at first sight. He had two missing ears, a tail that was falling off, a bad paint job, and a cracked leg. I turned to GG and said "he needs me"
10 CHRISTMAS VILLAGES I ADORE - with blog links
I just adore looking at little Christmas villages. One day I will find some neighbors for my triple peaked house but for now I am just going to be an admirer. Please enjoy these 10 unique little house displays and DIY builds I have included below.
WHITE CHURCH PEW - entry bench
Recently I shared how I cut an old church pew into two. Last I left you the two new benches I created from it needed to be painted.
PLATE WALL DISPLAY - shabby chic style
"BUY IT WHEN YOU SEE IT BECAUSE YOU LOVE IT"
I have always found the key to
creating successful & wonderful
wall displays has always been to use
the things I love and have collected
over time. But more importantly
when I want to get to work building
a display I look for items that have
been stored out of sight and out of
mind, like these plates stacked in a
pile in the back of a cupboard.
FRENCH TYPOGRAPHY CABINET - graphics on glass
This could be a
great shoe cabinet!
She looks and really is a true vintage cabinet
turned into an amazing shabby chic statement
piece with a vintage french advert on the
glass door. Long legs and 3 authentic
antique glass knobs.
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