Town and Country Living
Blogger | Elburn, IL http://www.town-n-country-living.comFeatured Photos
About Me:
By day, I'm a marketing communications manager. By night, I'm a blogger who writes about decor and living life where the 'burbs meet the country.
Favorite area of home improvement:
Refinishing furniture. My weapons of choice are Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and Mod Podge.
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Tips for Decorating With Fresh Flowers
Decorating with flowers cut fresh from the yard is both economical and easy to do. Since lilacs are now in full bloom, see these ideas for decorating with lilacs cut from the bushes in
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30 Minutes Easy
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Chicken Feeder Turned Planter
I've been wanting to do something with a chicken feeder for a while now, so I was super excited when I found one this weekend. I hatched a plan to turn my chicken feeder into a planter
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Adding Color and a Stencil to Wake up a Boring Piece of Furniture
Painting is one of the easiest, least expensive ways to transform anything! When you have a small piece, going bold with color is perfect. Look for the perfect hardware when you're making
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CommentedLove the color you chose and the graphic is so pretty!
Nautical Style Furniture Makeover
#SummerStyle. The large chest of drawers I purchased at my favorite junk shop was pretty shabby. It had gouges and cuts in the top
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4 Hours 40 Moderate
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CommentedLove that dresser!! What a difference ... you had a great vision for this piece.
A two pallet chair ANYONE can build in a jiffy!
There's nothing like a need to bring on a new project!
Desiring a 2nd seating area for my patio, this oversized chair was created out of two ...»
2 Hours Easy
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CommentedThis is just too cool!!
Dump Truck Planter
I grabbed another of my yard sale finds from the weekend and planted some flowers in it. Nothing is safe from potting soil around here.
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CommentedThis is absolutely adorable!!
Ingredients for a Summertime Front Porch:
It's not hard to create an oasis on a front or back porch -
1. round up a few comfy chairs or a lounge, maybe a swing. ...»
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CommentedPretty porch with a darling swing! Love the idea of adding both blueberries and strawberries ...»
DIY Vertical Garden
A step-by-step tutorial on how to build a vertical garden. Great for apartment dwellers or those with small yards! Start by building the vertical garden bed. Add some flowers. Enjoy your
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4 Hours 90 Moderate
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Souvenir Jars & How to Rust a Lid Instantly
I've always collected shells along the beach and used them for projects here and there and then tucked the rest of them away. This year I decided to display them in little jars. I wanted
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CommentedOh, I love this idea! Thanks for sharing this tip!
Setting a Garden Table for Mother's Day or Anyday!
Mother's Day is right around the corner so why not make mom feel special with a special table setting and a home cooked meal (that your mother doesn't cook, of course!). This table
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CommentedThanks, ladies!