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Lizmarieblog.com

Blogger | New Bern, NC http://www.lizmarieblog.com
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About Me:

I am a marine wife, blogger, interior design student, furniture re-doer, crafty little lady, & a DIY fanatic. I am very passionate about my blog & inspiring others to find their DIY talent in themselves.

Favorite area of home improvement:

Furniture repurpose! It's amazing how a coat of paint & some new hardware can bring a lifeless piece of furniture , fabulous.


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  • A beautiful door & a freshly painted home is striking and really draws attention to your home.
  • An updated porch and home with lots of charactor. A beautiful porch with beautiful landscape.
  • A green lawn with simple landscaping keeps things clean and fresh.
  • A fun painted door adds so much character and lots of curb appeal!
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How To Get Perfect Curb Appeal

After my husband & I started looking for inspiration to work on our curb appeal, I was finding so much beautiful inspiration that I had to put a post together to share what we had found ...»
and what had inspired us to hopefully inspire others to work on their curb appeal as well. From landscaping, to doors, to yards, so much can go into making your curb appeal beautiful, but the littlest changes can make a huge impact!

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC 5 days ago
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  • This desk was really simple: simply laying the boards across the barstools and screwing them into the stools.
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DIY Barstool Desk

I recently needed a new desk to work at & wanted a slim desk to fit in front of our living room window. I decided to use two barstools I had sitting around in our garage. Using 4 boards ...»
from Lowes and some screws I created a desk the perfect size for our living room. I painted the stools and stained the boards to complete the project. #BeforeandAfter

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on May 06, 2013
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    Sharon kimmerle on May 10, 2013
    Very inspiring...thanks!
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How To Create The Perfect Outdoor Space - 10 Inspiring Outdoor Spaces

I wanted to get inspired to work on our outdoor spaces & as I was browsing for inspiration I wanted to share what was inspiring me. I shared tips & tricks on how to create a warm & ...»
inviting outdoor space that would make you feel like you were lounging in the comfort of your home. Be sure to check out the full post for all of the awesome inspiration!

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on May 01, 2013
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Vintage Desk Chair Makeover

I picked up an old and worn out vintage desk chair at a flea market last summer. It was in really bad shape, but I didn't really have any inspiration for the piece until recently when I ...»
started making an office space for myself. I used fabric from hobby lobby that was only 5 dollars a yard {plus I got to use my 40% off coupon} With the chair only costing me five dollars, this whole project cost me less than 20 dollars! Head on over to the blog to see the before & after and all the details. #before&after

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Apr 22, 2013
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    House on the Way - Leslie on Apr 23, 2013
    Love the fabric you chose! Great transformation!
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  • Decorating with color inspiration series: Navy Blue
  • using navy in upholstery for a sophisticated pop of color.
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Decorating with Color: Navy Blue

I shared lots of inspiration on the blog today about how to decorate with navy blue. From upholstery to walls, and everything in between. I also shared some awesome navy paint colors to ...»
try on your walls or DIY projects. Head on over to the blog to get inspired!

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Apr 16, 2013
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  • It's easy to gather inspiration photos for your kitchen. Head on over to Pinterest, google key terms, or head on over to your favorite kitchen and bath store website.
  • From this photo I pulled the sink, backsplash, and counters. All by searching the key terms on the hardware store website.
  • By searching the key terms of items you like on sites like Home Depot, you can get reviews of the products, prices, and different options.

How To Design Your Dream Kitchen From Your Inspiration Photos

I wanted to share how to pick items from your inspiration photos to create your dream kitchen. It's simple to do & allows you to find the most cost friendly products that are inspired from your favorite photos.

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Apr 11, 2013
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    Dria @ Dio on Apr 12, 2013
    :) Love your inspiration photos, I'm in the process of doing the same thing myself (we have ...»
    very similar kitchen taste!). Can't wait to see your kitchen progress!

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  • How to strip furniture
  • I just stripped the drawers and painted the rest of the dresser a pale gray
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How To Strip Painted Furniture & A Makeover

Recently I had to strip a dresser for a makeover in our guest bedroom I am sharing my tips and tricks on the blog on how to strip furniture. There are many ways to strip furniture, but ...»
this is the way that works best for me. Be sure to find me on facebook: facebook.com/lizmarieblog #before&after

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Apr 01, 2013
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  • The piece after is the perfect addition to our entryway.
  • The hardware adds a special pop to the white piece.
  • Before the piece was not fitting into our home, it needed  a new life!

DIY Card Catalog Entryway Table

We turned our old TV console into a DIY card catalog entryway table. With some paint, new hardware and a new front door we completely transformed this piece to be our new entryway table. ...»
Head on over to the blog for links and the complete before and after! #before&after

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Mar 28, 2013
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    Karen - The Graphics Fairy on Mar 28, 2013
    That is gorgeous!!
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10 Inspiring stenciled furniture Projects

I shared 10 amazing stenciled furniture projects over on the blog. Each one is very inspiring & shows different ways you can update furniture using stencils. Stencils can be very easy to ...»
use & can be purchased many different places {I linked resources on the blog for them as well}. come get inspired over on the blog. & be sure to find me on facebook too... facebook.com/lizmarieblog

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Mar 24, 2013
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    Jeanine Wester on Mar 24, 2013
    Okay I just tried using the Martha Stewart stencils that you can cut out yourself. They come ...»
    all rolled up and I can't get them to lay flat. I cut it out fine but then I tried using it on a somewhat uneven surface and it was a big fail. I felt like an idiot trying to use it lol! Any suggestions? Or are these only good for completely flat surfaces?

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DIY Antique Window Headboard

We needed a low profile headboard in our guest bedroom because of the size of the room, but I wanted it to make a big impact. My solution was creating this headboard out of antique ...»
windows. Check out the blog for all the details on this simple headboard that has a big impact.

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Lizmarieblog.com New Bern, NC on Mar 18, 2013
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    Courtney on Apr 01, 2013
    This is great, a soft look yet has that added vintage detail. Love.
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