Lorraine F
Blogger | Virginia Beach, VA http://missflibbertigibbet.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
I love to do projects around my home! My husband is a talented guy and spending 44 yrs with him has made me pretty comfortable around power tools and tall ladders! We built this house ourselves with only a few subcontractors. I sew, cook, paint, install tile, lay brick, knit and blog! Guess that's why the name Miss Flibbertigibbet fits so well...I'm definitely "a little bit of this, a little bit of that". But it all encompasses my love for decorating and making beautiful spaces....even without much money! I hope you enjoy seeing my projects and would love to have you visit me at www.missflibbertigibbet.com
Favorite area of home improvement:
I think I love transforming spaces most of all. So I especially love designing custom pieces for a room. Just decorating a room is fine but I always think adding some architectural detail makes the biggest difference...moldings, built in pieces, bookcases, window seats, pillars....I could go on forever!
Recent Activity
Using an Orbital Sander to Create Planked Effect
I recently found an antique table that I planned to just repaint. But as I sanded the top, I found that some areas were sanding off first and it started to give a planked effect. I
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CommentedThanks Jan!
Chalk Paint French China Hutch
I love to refinish furniture! I have a bunch in the garage and I have to STOP myself from getting more! I hate to see a sad piece of furniture that could have new life with just a little work.
I need a 12 step program......
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CommentedHi Jo, actually, much of the info out there says you don't even need to sand, just clean it ...»
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Making a Splash with a Chandelier Fountain
Mind Officially Blown! I saw an idea for upcycling that I just had to share...
The visual team at Roger's Gardens in Newport Beach, CA took a crystal chandelier and ...»
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Clipped to Gardening
Homemade Rosemary-Citrus Goats Milk Soap
You know what I love best about this project? It sounds like it is so much more complex that it really is. I mean...homemade soap? Really? Who has time for that? YOU do. If you have about
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15-20 Minutes 15.00 Easy
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CommentedI think it's just wonderful and I bet it smells fantastic! I confess I will NOT be trying this ...»
Galvanized Lockers
I took old beat up shop lockers and gave them a rustic industrial look by doing an easy galvanized painting technique on them. I also added some funny...or kind of corny...rustic name
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CommentedThose look so wonderful! How great to find lockers!
Milk Paint Windsor Chair
I found an old windsor chair at the thrift store which was covered in brown PAINT! I guess someone didn't want to take the time to refinish it. I took it for my shop even though the
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Hometalk gets Funky Junked at Lucketts, in Leesburg, Virginia!!
Hold onto your junk, Virginia, this Canadian is on her way to check out Lucketts Spring Market and meetup with show goers in person! Sunday, May 19, in Leesburg, Virginia.
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CommentedHow exciting! I can get there easily from here! May have to pop in although I doubt I'll get ...»
DIY Bird Feeder From A Flower Pot!
How about a fun spring project that's a gift to your little feathered friends!?
This Oh-So-Cute Bird Feeder made from a Terra Cotta Flower Pot and Saucers is a perfect addition to the patio...
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Commentedthis is a cute idea! Love it!