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Julie - Lilacs & Longhorns

Blogger | Dallas, TX http://lilacsandlonghorns.blogspot.com
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About Me:

I love decorating, painting furniture, DIY projects, organizing and finding great recipes. I blog about my adventures in creating a home my entire family can enjoy.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Painting furniture, decorating and organizing


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DIY Chalkboard Easel

#hometalktuesday

I wanted a little chalkboard easel like the cute ones I see in front of quaint little ...»

shops but couldn't find one that was at a price point I wanted to spend. I found chalkboard at a craft store that was on clearance for $7 but it was made to hang on a wall. I added some legs and a little "swivel" easel to the back, gave it a coat of paint and voila! The easel I was looking for for less than $10!

To learn how I made it, visit my blog for a tutorial.

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Julie - Lilacs & Longhorns Dallas, TX on May 14, 2013
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    Miriam I on May 14, 2013
    So cute. Love the color scheme.
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  • Building my raised garden bed took less than an hour to complete and cost under $15
  • After building my bed I protected and stained it with Flood Cedar stain
  • My salsa garden is ready to go in my new cedar raised garden bed!

$15 Raised Garden Bed

I wanted a cedar raised garden bed in a problem area of my backyard but all the ones I could buy were upwards of $100! Since that wasn't in my budget I scoured the internet for other ...»
options..With a genius idea from Ana White I was able to build my own for under $15! It was a thirty minute project, no crazy construction skills required, just a drill and a circular saw! (If only the gardening itself was as easy!)

Melissa-TheHappierHomemaker
Melissa-TheHappierHomemak... Aberdeen, NC
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Shanna Gilbert Jennifer Carroll Amy@TheBlissfulBee
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  • Patio accessories
  • Patio
  • Patio Table and Chairs
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  • Wicker Rocking Chairs
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Outdoor Room - Patio Ideas

Learn how to create an outdoor space on a budget!

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Amy@TheBlissfulBee
Amy@TheBlissfulBee Fort Worth, TX
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    Commented on May 10, 2013
    Love this! I've been working on my patio this week and you have me inspired to finish up!
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DIY outdoor cat-enclosure

YES, I'm a crazy cat lady. I'm cuckoo for my cats and that's why I built them an outdoor cat-enclosure. They love it and I don't have to worry about them getting hurt outside.
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design Northampton, PA
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    Liked on May 10, 2013
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Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. Adrianne Surian
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  • This quirky, double wide sized pallet wood chair is all decked out, ready for a great summer read.
  • Two pallets, 4 legs and two armrest boards are really all it took. So easy! The trick is to ensure you find two pallets that are similar in size.
  • Let's add more quirk to make it totally yours! This signboard was used as an armrest. Note how wide the board is... perfect for my coffee cup. Priorities here...
  • This leg has an antique level attached. This project is a little like 'Where's Waldo's Wild Additions?'
  • Pallet markings were celebrated by placing them in prominent places. Coffee bean sacks acting like large pillow cases were just tucked in place. No sewing required. 2
  • For the legs, a little bracing was required inside the pallet so the leg had something to stabilize against.
  • Tell me that isn't one big cool chair to curl up in! But let's add some comfort...
  • 5" foam cut to size (new from a foam shop) was key for the ultimate comfort.
  • This is a pallet SOFA I made last year, decked out in total bohemian style craziness. The build is much more size customized: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2011/08/how-i-built-pallet-sofa-part-2.html
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A two pallet chair ANYONE can build in a jiffy!

There's nothing like a need to bring on a new project!

Desiring a 2nd seating area for my patio, this oversized chair was created out of two ...»

pallets and little more. I kid you not! This is the easiest build in the world and you'll wonder why you didn't think of it first!

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2 Hours Easy
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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada
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    Commented on May 09, 2013
    Wow, this is amazing! I'll need to build up my DIY courage before I tackle this one, but it ...»
    looks so awesome I might give it a try! :)

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Farmhouse Kitchen Before and After

Our farmhouse kitchen was stuck in the 70's! Click on the link to see how we made it look like a true farmhouse kitchen, with a very limited budget! ...»

#BeforeandAfter

Angie @ Knick of Time
Angie @ Knick of Time Quincy, IL
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Angie @ Knick of Time Eclectically Vintage - Kelly At The Picket Fence Summerhouse Cottage Christina Falcon Sharon @ mrs. hines class Simply Fresh Vintage + 45 more
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  • Video tutorial for creating a Whiskey Barrel Planter.

How to build a Whiskey Barrel Garden in an hour

Perfect for patios and small spaces, here are some tips for planning and building a container garden from an old whiskey barrel.
Adrianne Surian
Adrianne Surian Hudsonville, MI
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  • Julie - Lilacs & Longhorns
    Commented on May 08, 2013
    So pretty! My mom has had a whiskey barrel filled with flowers every summer for years.
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