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Thistlewood

Blogger | Grand Rivers, KY http://www.thistlewoodfarms.com
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  • Here's the before.  Cute...just needs a little color!
  • Here's the after!  Bright pops of yellow look so pretty against the gray background.  My brother built that farmhouse table.
  • These cute yellow birds were on clearance at Target!  They look great next to the wicker balls.
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A Mini-Dining Room Make-over

I recently visited my brother and sister-in-law and their brand new house they just bought! During the visit I surprised her with a mini-makeover! I did a little shopping at Target and ...»
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on May 31, 2013
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  • Elizabeth McElmurray
    Elizabeth McElmurray on Jun 01, 2013
    This is a wonderful idea... so special, a gift of love.
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  • Here's the finished dresser with numbers....creating a fun, vintage look!
  • I painted in each of the numbers with a slant tip paint brush.  Try to stay in the lines!
  • To create visual interest...I turned the numbers upside down and right side up.
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Painted Dresser With Numbers

I love this dresser so much and it's a really fun project for a playroom or rec room! It's been on my to-do list ever since last fourth of July when I first painted it gray and distressed ...»
4 Hours 5.00 Moderate
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on May 09, 2013
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  • Liz @ Aqua Elephant
    Liz @ Aqua Elephant on May 14, 2013
    It looks amazing! Love it!
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  • Create a topiary using coat hangers and ivy.  It is such a fun easy project that takes under 30 minutes!
  • Here's the topiary with my milk glass collection!  The green really looks pretty against all the white.
  • Step 1:  Create round circles from coat hangers.  Unbend the end of the coat hanger to put it into the dirt.
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How to Make a Topiary from a Coat Hanger

Looking for a fun project for spring that only takes about 30 minutes and is so easy to do?

Why not make your own topiary from a pot of ivy and a coat hanger? I created this double ...»

30 Minutes 10.00 Easy
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on May 01, 2013
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  • Shelia Martin Linder
    Shelia Martin Linder on May 03, 2013
    Be sure to get Lots of hangers. After you make your topiary, then you can make landscape ...»
    staples/pins to hold down the landscape fabric in your garden. The best way to cut several is with an axe.

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  • Here's the beginning of the path with the house in the background.
  • A close-up of the detailing on the stenciled paver.  It took about 30 minutes to make four pavers.
  • I spaced them out about every foot leading toward the pond surrounded with mulch. 2
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Stenciled Concrete Pavers

I think it's official! Spring is here! We spent all weekend outside working in the yard and the gardens and we have so far to go. ...»
30 Minutes 2.75 Easy
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Apr 22, 2013
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  • Sue
    Sue on May 09, 2013
    So very cute.
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  • Here's a close-up of the newly tiled floor.  It has really held up for several years, now.
  • When we purchased the house....the pantry had a faux brick floor. 1
  • We sanded the floor and applied a primer recommended by Sherwin Williams. 1
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Flooring for Under $100

Do you have a room that needs new flooring? Here's an easy and inexpensive flooring option: peel and stick tile. ...»
1 Day 99.00 Moderate
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Apr 17, 2013
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  • Pat
    Pat on Jun 03, 2013
    We have dogs ..labs that go in and out all the time and of course the water bowl ...»
    dribble...would sheet vinyl floor work better for us?? I was afraid the tile the water might go under it?

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  • I hung the bike wheel on the chalkboard wall and added roman numerals.
  • Step 1:   Purchase a kit from any craft store specifically designed to power big hands.
  • Step 2:  Drill a hole in the center of a paint can lid and attach it to the bicycle wheel.
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Bicycle Wheel Clock

Have a blank wall and looking for a little inspiration? Here's a fun upcycled project! Using a bicycle wheel and a yardstick, I created a one-of-a-kind clock! This project would be perfect for a playroom or gameroom!

Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Apr 11, 2013
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  • Katie Murphy
    Katie Murphy on May 22, 2013
    What an awesome clock! I'm actually working on a clock now and was trying to figure out how to ...»
    use something other than the "typical" hands. Can't wait to check out your post :)

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20 Amazing Spring Cleaning Tips

Here's a great round-up of spring cleaning tips to get your home clean and ready for the sunny weather ahead!
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Apr 09, 2013
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  • Maria Maxey
    Maria Maxey on Apr 10, 2013
    Fantastic ideas.Thanks for your post.
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  • Faux chair slipcover on a heavy cotton duck slipcover!
  • Here's a close-up of some of the templates I used for this project!
  • Cut out your template and attach fusible webbing and iron on to the slipcover!

Faux Chair Slipcover

Looking for a fun spring project for a wedding or party? Why not make these faux chair slipcovers! ...»
4 Hours 25 Easy
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Mar 21, 2013
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  • FunkyJunk Interiors - Donna
    FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... on Mar 21, 2013
    So fun AND gorgeous!
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  • Here's a simple table setting with eggs and nests and a happy Easter sign printed onto cardstock.
  • Start by hollowing out the eggs to preserve them for next year.  Remove all egg from inside.
  • Next I dipped a toothbrush into craft paint and lightly tapped it onto the egg.
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Speckled Tea Dyed Easter Eggs

Looking for an easy organic way to make your Easter a little brighter? Why not try dyeing eggs in tea and then speckling them with paint to make them look farm fresh. ...»
Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Mar 18, 2013
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  • Chipping with Charm, Laurel
    Chipping with Charm, Laur... on Mar 19, 2013
    Cute,cute, cute...love the whole place setting...
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  • The table has an indoor/outdoor tablecloth with a blue damask pattern.  Perfect for porch dining!
  • These daffodils are from the back pasture.  I dug them up  and placed them in tiny green pots and layered them with moss.
  • Here's a colorful dragonfly tucked into a nest at a place setting.  You could write  your guests names on the wings as a place card holder!
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Easter Table Decorating

Looking for a fun way to decorate your table for Easter?

Color is the key! ...»

Thistlewood
Thistlewood Grand Rivers, KY on Mar 11, 2013
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  • Karin Graham
    Karin Graham on Mar 24, 2013
    I love all the colors of Easter it is fresh telling us it is a new Beginning
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