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Karen C. Durham

Marietta, GA
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  • Architectural salvage, finds from junk stores and antiques shops, plus off the shelf items from a few Big Box hardware stores come together to create a warm and functional kitchen. 13
  • A hymnal rack from the back of a pew hangs above the stove and creates a place to display favorite platters. 3
  • An antique Hoosier cabinet base makes a kitchen island. A rather large wire basket serves as additional storage.
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  • Some beadboard, and standard lumber form a beautifully chic way to disguise unsightly exhaust fans. Find the DIY tutorial on www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com 2
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  • A little styling makes open shelving beautiful and functional. No more wondering where something is--you can see it all. Not show:Even my pantry cupboard has glass doors--I can see at a glance what I need to pick up at the market. I will say I am super OCD and make sure all my labels face forward. I even buy the store brand from one grocery store of all my canned goods because the packaging looks vintage. 2
  • A metal ceiling tile and antique wall sconce create a focal point above this sink. 3
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  • Storing favorite dishes under cake domes keeps them dust free and makes for an interesting visual. 3
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My $1,200.00 Kitchen Remodel

If you're familiar with the internet at all, you've probably seen my kitchen before. I renovated it April of 2011 on a $1,200.00 budget and posted the progress and results on my website, ...»
www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com. It has been viral online since then! It was also featured as a Cover Story in the September 2011 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine!

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  • The foyer has gone through many looks over the years, but I'm finally getting closer to the look that I've been trying to achieve all this time.
  • The beautiful inspiration for my foyer.  This photo is from House Beautiful.  I love the warm, golden honey tones which is what I felt my foyer was missing.

Creating a welcoming foyer

What do you picture when you think of the word cozy? Most of us think of blankets and candles, but I also think "cozy" is an essence. To me it's a wrapped in warmth feeling, which is ...»
exactly the feel I set out to create in my foyer. Luckily, I was well on my way to achieving the look of the inspiration photo, already having a similar wall color and furniture. I just needed to warm it up a bit which I did with the purchase of some frames and a DIY art project. Come see the results. #KeepingCozy

http://www.mrshinesclass.com/2013/01/07/coz...

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Sharon @ mrs. hines class Spring, TX
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Framing builder grade windows

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My Top 15 French Bargain Buys

If you want to add a French look to a room, it's amazing how just adding one piece of French furniture can give it that Frenchy feel. I know a lot of people are on a budget, but don't have a consignment store or auction house nearby. I hear you, so I searched the internet to find some inexpensive furniture for you. 7 of these items are under $100. (Not a sponsored post) Click on the link to see my selections. And feel free to share your own. I'll always on the lookout for a good deal.
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  • French chair bought at auction for $40 1
  • Enormous antique gesso and wood framed mirror from Craigslist $50
  • set of French wood caddies from Antique Farmhouse $32 1

8 Ways to Add Farmhouse French to your home

I've put together 8 things you can add to your home to give it a French Farmhouse look. It can all be done on a budget. I even share my sources. Click on the link for more...
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Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch Houston, TX
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5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Paint Color

I don't work for a paint company.

I have not gone to paint color school. ...»

What I am.....though.....is so much better. I am the person who has painted and repainted and repainted rooms because I couldn't figure out the answer to this simple question, "Why did the paint color in the store not look like the paint color on my wall?"

If you have ever stood in front of a paint chip display and closed your eyes and pointed....this is the post for you. :)

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Easy, Cheap, and elegant headboard

I used two louvered doors from Lowes to use as a headboard for our guest bedroom. Some paint, and antiquing glaze finished the look. Then I topped it off with bedding I made and a ...»
botanical print above the bed for a finished look. For more, click on the link below.

Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch
Anita @ Cedar Hill Ranch Houston, TX
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I like color. This is a bedroom that I did with green...

Green is a relaxing color, especially for a bedroom.
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  • When it comes to houses built from the 1960s to late '80s, nothing says "needs updating" quite like popcorn (aka "acoustic" or "cottage cheese") ceilings. 1
  • Popcorn ceilings were the standard for bedroom and residential hallway ceilings for its bright, white appearance, noise reduction qualities and ability to hide imperfections
  • Is there anything nastier than an acoustic popcorn ceiling treatment? It collects dust. Spiders expertly build networks of cobwebs across it, and the worst part? You can't take a broom and wipe off the cobwebs without losing part of your ceiling!

REMOVING A TEXTURED CEILING

Q: How can I remove a textured ceiling in order to paint it?

A: Boy you have embarked upon one messy job. This is the most difficult of home repair ...»

projects. A textured or "popcorn" ceiling is essentially styrofoam added to the paint. It is blown on to the ceiling with a gun and hose.To remove first move everything out of the room.

You then have to drape out the room with wall to wall plastic in order to catch everything that falls. It is a mess. Wet the surface with a garden sprayer and let the moisture penetrate the popcorn. Then gently run a scraper through the popcorn. Most of it should come off pretty easily. Be very careful not to scrape into the ceiling.

The resulting gouges would then have to be spackled and sanded.Yet again another mess.Popcorn can successfully be removed but to be safe this probably should be left in the hands of a professional painting contractor. You can easily cause more damage and the mess can spread everywhere if you do not properly prepare.

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Cozying Up the Guest Room

It is that time of year when the holidays roll around we can probably expect to have some guests visiting. It is a good idea to make those guest rooms comfy. I have updated this guest ...»
room for the cooler seasons with warmer colors. Hope you will visit to see more.

#KeepingCozy

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