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About Me:

Turning yesterdays treasures into heirlooms for tomorrow. http://www.facebook.com/ShabbyDazeNJ

Favorite area of home improvement:

I don't think I have a favorite. I just do what needs to be done and usually enjoy the process.

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The story behind America's infamous "Spite" houses....

Here's a collection of skinny houses built for no other reason than to exact revenge on a neighbor. Have a look on my blog...

Commented on May 11, 2013
Having lived in Arlington and being a native NY'er I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I shared it ...»
on my FB page! Well done.

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Buffet to Vanity

An antique buffet becomes a vanity in this master bath redo.

Liked on May 11, 2013

Followed 1 person on May 11, 2013

Six Drawer Buffet

My favorite look is a wood stained top with a painted body.

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Followed 8 people on Feb 14, 2013

My niece and I worked on a Roadside Rescue for an Auction for FENNER Nature Center

My niece asked me to donate a piece of furniture to an auction she was doing for her Nature Center. We then decided it should be a rescue project...Come check out what we did and how we ...»

Commented on Dec 26, 2012
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My niece and I worked on a Roadside Rescue for an Auction for FENNER Nature Center

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These plants have never turned out good for me but my local nursery people said these hostas are for Florida. Oh, notice the white flower? I hope I will be able to post 3 beautiful hosta plants in a few months.

Commented on Jul 01, 2012
Hosta lover here. I planted a hosta garden under a big pine tree on the shady side of my ...»
house. Even in summer I rip the plant apart and plant little bits of root. They will take a little sprinkle of Osmocote and next spring Voile. Hosta Heaven.

Gardening: Can you tell me the name of this plant?...

These are the roots of a vine that is growing on my pergola. They are gorgeous and sometimes I braid them...trim them... The more I cut the ends, the redder it becomes. We call them curtain plant but I don't think that's the real name.