Kimberly C
Blogger | Queen Creek, AZ http://carnationsandcactus.blogspot.comAbout Me:
I live in the southwest but have lived in many eastern states. I love all things associated with home, and I like to do diy project whenever I have time.
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My One of a Kind Chandelier
We are one step closer to having our kitchen completely updated. I found this awesome pendant and just had to have it hung over my kitchen island. After 2 years of searching for the right
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DIY Storage From Recycled Christmas Tins
I needed some storage containers for coins and nuts & bolts so I made use of some old Christmas tins!
Recycled Vegetable Can/ice Tea Canister Into Desk Organizers
I needed some desk organizers for my pens, pencils, scissors etc. so I made some out of a recycled vegetable can and ice tea canister using burlap, painters cloth fabric, gimp, mod podge,
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Painting: To Paint or Not
I have a vintage iron chaise white with some rust. and a glass top table to match. Do I paint it? If so what color? I'm torn and need help with the decision. I'm open for all suggestions, it's in good shape with nice wheels
Thanks.
Frankie
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CommentedI would do what Sia suggested and wire brush the rust, seal and then leave it alone (nice and ...»
Pressing Garden Matters
I recently painted an old wooden ironing board to use on my patio in a vignette. #Summerstyle
Repurposing & Upcycling: 2 stools need new use..
2 stools (pic. below) are not sturdy enough to sit on, mostly decorative, need a new idea to repurpose and make them usefull..any ideas, like to include them in my patio setting..tks.
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CommentedMy thought was similar to Barbs, I was thinking you could attach a piece of wood across both ...»
Project We Did to Cover the Tree Roots in Our Yard.
Old tires we cleaned and painted, old tricycle painted, an old pot painted. It was hard mowing the grass with so many tree roots right there. A little work and it's beautiful.
Beverages ~~Coverup !
A nice size wicker pic~ nic basket/trunk, with 2 regular sized styrofoam beverage coolers, placed inside the wicker basket, filled with lots of ice and beverages. Helps keep the beverages colder while looking very decorative and stylish!
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Clipped to Decor Ideas
Mason Jar Luminary
Looking for a modern design for your space? This luminary is a fresh + modern spin on the Mason jar. Visit the blog at the link below for a more detailed tutorial.
1 Hour Easy