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Paula R

Tampa, FL
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About Me:

I was a graphic designer when it was done by hand, before computers took over. I went to art school and do both graphics and fine art.

Favorite area of home improvement:

I love to design rooms and outdoor spaces.


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Fence

my way of making a fence look better
Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL 4 days ago
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  • Kathe With An E (Kathe)
    Kathe With An E (Kathe) 4 days ago
    I love this idea!!
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fall wreath

Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL on Nov 30, 2012
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another wreath

Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL on Nov 30, 2012
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    Becky H on Dec 01, 2012
    Nicely done Paula. Beautiful, vibrant colors for the holidays!!
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  • how do you like my wreath?
  • close up

My new Christmas wreath I made to fit the tropical theme

Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL
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  • Paula R
    Commented on Nov 01, 2012
    thanks Susan
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Halloween Decoration

I painted this ceramic Jack-o-lantern a couple of years ago
Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL
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    Liked on Sep 19, 2012
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Fall decoration

I filled this glass pumpkin with water beads and put a battery operated light inside
Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL
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    Commented on Sep 19, 2012
    they start out as tiny hard bead that you soak in water for 12 hours. They increase in size ...»
    and when they start to shrink, you just have to resoak them. Some of them are transparent and some are opaque. that is how they look like they glow

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Gardening: Sweet smelling shrub/tree in bloom.

Does anyone know the name of this wonderful smelling shrub/tree which is blooming here in Canton, GA?
Stacy W
Stacy W Canton, GA
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  • Paula R
    Commented on Sep 19, 2012
    it's also called osthmanthus
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  • Chrysanthemum mirror made with cheap plastic spoons. 4
  • I used the cheapest spoons I could find, and actually cut the handles off with a pair of scissors.  These were definitely NOT high quality plastic spoons!  :-)
  • I used just one color of craft paint for the whole thing, and simply added a little bit more white latex paint (left over from my ceiling) for each row of spoons. 2

Chrysanthemum Mirror Made With Plastic Spoons

This is one of my favorite projects that I've ever done because it proves a simple fact: Pretty decor doesn't have to be expensive (and in fact, it can be pretty cheap). I made this ...»
chrysanthemum mirror using the cheapest plastic spoons I could find at my local grocery store. I glued them to inexpensive MDF wreath forms and then painted them with craft paint. Minimal cost with big impact. My kind of decorating! :-D

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Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating
Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decor... Waco, TX
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    Commented on Aug 30, 2012
    love it, what a clever idea
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headboards

this headboard is a quilt
Paula R
Paula R Tampa, FL on Aug 17, 2012
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  • Miriam I
    Miriam I on Aug 18, 2012
    That's so neat, you can change it up according to the season and your mood!
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