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Sixteenfourteen

Blogger | Reston, VA http://sixteenfourteen.weebly.com
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My husband and I have been working on a gut renovation to our 1980s colonial since 2008. We live in Reston, VA with our two sons, ages 5 and 8. Our blog is the place where we document the highs and lows of DIY, and feature renovation projects of our friends, family, and neighbors.


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Bold, Modern Dresser Makeover

We decided to give an old mid-century style dresser a bold blue makeover for our living room/office. This was a Craigslist find and we got it for a steal. I painted it a deep blue/teal ...»
color and sprayed the original hardware gold. Now it is a fun statement piece!

Erin-DIYOntheCheap
Erin-DIYOntheCheap Alpharetta, GA
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    Commented on Sep 17, 2012
    You did such a beautiful job! LOVE the color.
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French Linen Slipcovers

Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch Houston, TX
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    Commented on Sep 16, 2012
    WOW! Photos like this make me wish I could sew. I'm totally in awe of your skills!
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Painting an Antique Table

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC
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    Commented on Sep 16, 2012
    This looks absolutely GORGEOUS! You did an amazing job.
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Can Annie Sloan Save This Table?

I purchased this table from a thrift store for $5.99 {I know, I'm wondering why too!} It's very heavy and sturdy, but after 2 coats of chalk paint I'm still not sure how to finish ...»
it...or whether to toss it! Any ideas are welcome. See the post here:http://sixteenfourteen.weebly.com/2/post/2012/09/can-this-table-be-saved.html

Sixteenfourteen
sixteenfourteen Reston, VA
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    Commented on Sep 04, 2012
    That's a great idea, Jeannette!!! Thank you!
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  • Chrysanthemum mirror made with cheap plastic spoons. 4
  • I used the cheapest spoons I could find, and actually cut the handles off with a pair of scissors.  These were definitely NOT high quality plastic spoons!  :-)
  • I used just one color of craft paint for the whole thing, and simply added a little bit more white latex paint (left over from my ceiling) for each row of spoons. 2

Chrysanthemum Mirror Made With Plastic Spoons

This is one of my favorite projects that I've ever done because it proves a simple fact: Pretty decor doesn't have to be expensive (and in fact, it can be pretty cheap). I made this ...»
chrysanthemum mirror using the cheapest plastic spoons I could find at my local grocery store. I glued them to inexpensive MDF wreath forms and then painted them with craft paint. Minimal cost with big impact. My kind of decorating! :-D

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Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decor... Waco, TX
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    Commented on Aug 27, 2012
    This looks awesome, Kristi!!!
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