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Back Porch Headboard Swing
I couldn't wait to have a swing of my own on our back porch. When I told my husband we needed to use one of the three headboards stored in the garage, he looked at me a little funny.
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5 Hours
75
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I love this! Checked out your blog to see how you dd it. Ingenious!!!
DIY Project ~ Hose Guards From Curtain Rods!
Have you seen the price of decorative hose guards lately? Well, I have and it made my blood pressure rise! Since early spring I have been on the hunt for pretty hose guards to prepare for
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1 Hour
2
Easy
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Absolutely brilliant Barb!
Eco Friendly Toddler to Pre-schooler Room
Re-using almost all of our furniture and materials except for a few new accessories and linens. We have taken my toddlers Nursery to a functional room for a growing and active
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Rustic Summer Centerpiece for Under $5!
#favoriteroom
Since we made over our kitchen table I had been on the lookout for some thrifty items to use for a centerpiece. Hope you'll enjoy what I found!
5
Easy
How to Make a Patriotic Burlap Table Runner
With the 4th of July right around the corner I made a fun, patriotic table runner.
Here's the supplies you'll need: ...»
20 Minutes
10
Easy
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Unbelievable... so simple and just so stunning! Love it!
Goodwill Find Turned Fab With Annie Sloan Chalk Paint
I found this interesting table at my local Goodwill and painted it with Annie Sloan chalk paint and it went from drab to fab! I now have a place to put my handbag, too!
Painting Over 1960's Antiqued Chairs
Vintage chairs, that had been antiqued in the 1960s, received an easy update.
8 Hours
75.00
Easy
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Thank you! I appreciate your kindness in commenting!
Tin Can Sewing Caddy
I made a sewing caddy which includes a pin cushion that's pretty enough to be set on a shelf, yet comes in handy while I'm measuring and cutting out patterns. Made with used tin cans it's a quick, easy project.
REPURPOSING ARMOIRE...what is your favorite use?
There are so many ideas out there how to prepurpose an armoire. I have one that has been sitting in my garage in need of a new use. I was going to do a wine/liquor cabinet, but now I
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I've seen them on pinterest turned into a baking center and craft/sewing center. Lining the ...»
Restoration of Turn of the Century Industrial Cart Into a Coffee Table
Restoration work completed on this turn of the century industrial cart transformed into a coffee table.
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Thanks Alexandra - I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out.