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Spoiling the Dog! DIY Dog Bed {repurposed Dresser Drawer}
An old dresser drawer makes for a great dog bed. Just ask Rosie. Add a parasol for a bit of shade (and fun).
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I love the drawer and the colours are lovely, but since it looks to me as if you used a block ...»
Vintage Baskets Painted White
If you have any vintage baskets around, don't be afraid to paint them for a fresh new look! A faux Plaster of Paris chalk paint recipe works well for a vintage-shabby look.
Vintage Bicycle Basket Planter Take 2
Last year I planted flowers in the basket of my sister's vintage Schwinn and it was one of my most popular posts. I decided to do the same thing this year with a few changes - different flowers and a "fun banner".
Turquoise Chalkboard/Hanger From Reclaimed Frame
Who doesn't love turquoise....and chalkboards.....and cool knobs from Hobby Lobby!! I created this chalkboard from a vintage mirror frame and it's wood hanger. Click the link for the how-to!!
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Love it!
Repurposing & Upcycling: Repurpose
I found this at an old home site and need some ideas, as how to use this somewhere outside.
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I agree with Sue... I have morning Glories that would wrap themselves around the posts
Updating an Old Coffee Table With Pallet Wood
If I could throw things away, this project never would have happened. I had the very weathered coffee table with deep nasty scratches. I sanded it down as far as I could, but it was still
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Bicycle Wheel Trellis
Spotted this trellis on a walk around the neighborhood. What a great recycling project and a sturdy trellis for peas. More on posts trellising peas here http://gardentherapy.ca/spotted-bicycle-whee...
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would this work for an ivy, i have one that has a lot of runners and they are just hanging ...»
Rust Restoration
I picked this rusty fire pit out of the bowels of trash hell! I wanted to use it outdoors as a hanging light or fill it with sedum as a vertical garden. But in order for it to not
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Repurposing & Upcycling: What to do with old glass door
Have old glass door and want suggestions as what to do with it
Step Stool for 20 Year Old Cat
I upcycled some stuff I had around the house for a step stool for my cat. She loves it!
http://lorichoman.com/?p=245
2 Hours 5 Easy
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Ahh poor baby! I have spots built in around the house for our kitties. Mostly the 20 year old. ...»