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Brenda B

Harmonsburg, PA
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About Me:

Love home decorating on a tight budget.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Hope to do kitchen and 2 baths before retiring.


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DIY Painted Upholstered Chair

I didn't like the old pattern on my 1980's wing back chair so I painted the upholstery to give it a new look. See what it looked like before and the technique I used by reading my post.
Rustic Crafts & Chic Decor - Renee
Rustic Crafts & Chic Deco... Brighton, MI
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And I do use fertilizer.  I water with weak miracle grow 2-3 times a week in my pots. 2
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Metamorphosis of four container plantings from early June to early July. (photo added of entire step ladder)

A red lantana in a funnel on a broom handle.

A Proven Winners Gold Dust in a vintage lunch box. ...»

A Proven Winners Diamond Frost in terra cotta atop a stepladder.

A two tone pink super bells in terra cotta with miniature funnel and hen and chicks on middle step ladder rung.

A pink Angelonia in terra cotta on the bottom step ladder rung.

#Recycle

Organized Clutter
Organized Clutter International Falls, MN
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    Commented on Jul 07, 2012
    Love, Love, Love, the old lunch pail arrangement. Ingenious!!
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  • It is possible to have a non-white kitchen feel fresh and light! 5
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When You Don't Have a White Kitchen!

What do you do when you don't have a white kitchen? They are all the rage right now but for those of us who find ourselves with dark cabinets it can feel a little bit like we aren't part ...»
of the "in" crowd. I hope you will read the rest of this over at our blog to find out how you can still create a space that is light, bright and full of charm without breaking open that can of white paint!

http://www.atthepicketfence.com/2012/06/when...

At The Picket Fence
At The Picket Fence Florence, KY
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    Commented on Jul 03, 2012
    I use the cream and the spray and the razor blades. Maybe I will get used to it in time.
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one persons trash is now my treasure

I found this and another piece at the landfill. Someone had just dumped off and the caretaker had set it aside. Just needed a coat of paint and some TLC. I have it on my front porch. I am always looking for goodies.
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Cindy R Townville, SC
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Design & Décor: Does anyone have any primitive rooms you have done?

Brenda B
Brenda B Harmonsburg, PA
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    Commented on Apr 15, 2012
    Thanks for the answers, but I'm still hoping for more ideas.
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  • Butcher block countertops?! "IN" OR "OUT"? 6

Design & Décor: We all know Granite Countertops are definitely "IN" but what do y'all think of butcher block countertops?! "IN" OR "OUT"

Affordable Contracting, Inc.
Affordable Contracting, I... Atlanta, GA
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    Commented on Apr 14, 2012
    Not everyone can afford granite and not everyone likes granite.
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