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French Impressions Part II - the Bed Transformed
We have had our bedroom suite for years. It was time to make a change and I was inspired by photos found in a Betty Lou Phillips book. This is part two. I started with the dresser and then painted the bed.
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Two Pieces of Furniture From One, Do You Like It?
My son needed a vanity for his laundry room. I had a dresser than was too tall, so I cut it in two, added new legs to make it just the right height, then I decorated it up a little with
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CommentedI love it, great job.
OK Ladies, I Need Advice
I am in the process of coming up with a plan to give the hall bath a facelift and I need advice on the mirror. Tell me what you think - - Go for the scroll, the one with some black, or
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Use Mason Jars to Make Simple Outdoor Hanging Lanterns!
All you need is some wire and some jars, and you are minutes away from pretty outdoor lanterns! #repurposing #upcycling #MasonJars
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Garden Fountain
I was the winner of this Beautiful two tier Boca Hex fountain this week-end. I was so excited to win and have the perfect spot for it.
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Anthurium - Finally a Flowering Indoor Plant That Loves Low Light!
I don't grow many indoor plants. I used to when I lived in Maine, but now that I live in a more temperate climate, I stick to flowers and vegetables outside.
But every once in a while, when I got to the garden center, I find (and bring home) an indoor plant. Such was the case with this pretty Anthurium.
Much to my delight, anthuriums love low light! They have a leaf like red flower and stalk that rises above the plant and I have it in a north Facing window and ...»
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CommentedI want one !
RustOleum Deck Restore(d) Our Deck!
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Painting: Dark waxes for chalk paint
Does anyone know where you can purchase dark wax to use with chalk paint? I am on a budget and I need a wax that is not over the moon expensive, but will still perform very well. Thank you
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CommentedI bought a sample size of dark wax from Fabulous Finish. http://shop.fabfinisher.com/main.sc
Use Your Old Coffee Grounds in the Garden.
Are you a big coffee drinker? If you are, you will have used coffee grounds. Don't throw them away...used them in the garden.
There are many ways to use them. Camellias, hydrangeas, and roses are all nitrogen loving plants so the coffee grounds help.
The grounds are also a great deterrent for slugs and snails around hostas and other plants that the pests love.
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Vintage Vanity Bench Makeover
I picked up this vintage vanity bench at a yard sale last year. I painted it with Cece Caldwell's Santa Fe Turquoise and covered the seat with chenille from a pillow sham. I love the bright color!
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