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I am the author of the blog YouAreTalkingTooMuch.com. I share DIY, thrift and painting inspiration. I love to laugh and hear you laugh. Stop by and visit. I can't wait to meet you!

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I buy and sell on CL and re-purpose old furniture with paint and love to share thrifty deals.

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My pool and front yard outdoor living areas were all done on tight and real budgets.

This is a collection of photos of my front yard "fireplace" sitting area and our backyard pool and cabana. They were all done a real life "little" budget. Some of it even "bartered". I ...»

Commented 3 days ago
Here you go Nicole Phillips ! XOXO! http://www.youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2011/05/...

$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!

Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.

Commented 3 days ago
Darlene Nieman Morris ...»
scratch it up good! Concentrate on areas where little feet and big feet rub. Thighs sliding on and off.....and if you feel you go too far. Don't fret, grab that can and lightly spray over. Easy fix! XOXO! ; )

Gardening: Is this poison ivy or poison oak?

I asked a friend of mine one time and he ripped it out and called it some kind of weed. I want to double check. Anyone know if poison ivy or poison oak? Would love your help!

Commented 7 days ago
I am going to get rid of it today! Such good information! Thank you everyone! XOXO!

DIY Glass Lamp from Goodwill Vase

Have you wanted some of the pricey lamps that you see in high dollar magazines. I share on this post how to take a Goodwill vase, lamp kit and make your own copycat elegant glass lamp! http://youaretalkingtoomuch.com/2011/10/the-...

Commented on May 01, 2013
Thank you Two It Yourself ! I ...»
can't stand the cord hanging out either! Can't wait to hear how yours turn out. XOXO!

See how I spruced up a "dirty" shady outdoor space!

I have a little shady area that I always struggled making look "clean". A painted Oriental Rug that POPS with color is a great way to hide a dirty spot! I paint them right on the concrete. I share more details on my post.

Commented on Apr 12, 2013
Thank you Gail Salminen for ...»
taking the time to be so encouraging! I'm glad you like! Thank you! XOXO!

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See how I spruced up a "dirty" shady outdoor space!

Commented on Apr 11, 2013
Coffee is on! See you soon! XOXO! ; )

Kitchen Cabinet Update

I'm so pleased with the results of our kitchen after applying a few coats of paint and darker stain to the cabinets. For the first time in over a decade I finally like our kitchen!

Clipped on Mar 28, 2013 to Kitchen makeovers!

DIY Easter Hat Craft

My preschool aged son needed to take an Easter hat to school for an Easter parade and party. We spent less than $8 for supplies and this is what my 16 year old daughter made for him.