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These two-tone furniture makeovers will have you rethinking your painted furniture projects. It’s okay to paint old furniture especially if you showcase the original stained finish. If you’ve been here a while, you know I paint, usually everything. Lately, however, I have wanted to try to save at least part of the original look- talking...
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Starting a home improvement project can be thrilling, but it’s important to go through the process carefully to get the results you envision. Many homeowners make mistakes that make their dream renovations go wrong. Consider these points when thinking about your next home improvement project. 1. Ignoring the Budget Forgetting to plan out how much...
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Why is it that grandmothers are the best cooks? Is it because they’ve had a lot of practice? Maybe. Some recipes, like Grandma’s apple pie and her made-from-scratch crust with a lattice top, take years of practice to perfect. And this pie is perfection. Not only is it delicious, it’s a work of art with...
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Do you like to wax furniture after it’s painted? I didn’t think so. I don’t either. That’s why I like Miss Lillian’s No Wax Chock Paint. The paint requires no stripping of the stained finish or sanding before painting and no waxing once the paint job is finished. Easy! You guys know I use all...
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After you see my painted metal storm door, you will want to paint your storm door to match your front door too. I’ve had people ask me if you can paint a storm door, and the answer is yes you can! I will share the best way to paint the metal trim around your glass...
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These 32 DIY painted furniture makeovers are the best of the best. You will want to paint furniture after seeing these fabulous makeovers. Just looking at photos of the makeovers makes me smile. I put a lot of time and effort into these paint projects. They are my babies. I love reading emails and...
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The Nashville Flea Market should top your list of things to do in 2024! All the information, including shopping trip photos from the new location, vendor information, dates and times, and cool things found at the market, is right here. The 2024 Nashville Flea Market is open on the fourth weekend of the month. Because...
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Ideas for painting vintage cedar chests and recovering cedar chests with fabric seats. Just about everyone has a vintage cedar chest in their home or wishes they did. You may have inherited a beloved cedar chest from your mom or grandmother. Often the chests are filled with family heirlooms. If you don’t have a cedar...
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Selecting the wrong color scheme for your home can be a disaster. Your home is where you go to relax and unwind, and the wrong colors can negatively affect your mood and emotions. The right color scheme will make your home a place of refuge and comfort. How To Pick The Perfect Color Scheme For...
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Vintage and antique furniture can be purchased online. These pieces are usually better quality than newer furniture. New furniture may be constructed of particle board or MDF whereas older furniture is often made of solid wood. Good used furniture is becoming hard to find. Online sources such as auctions are a great place to find...
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Create a DIY love sign using finds from your garage, junk drawer, or workshop. This is a fun piece to display for Valentine’s Day. I can keep the sign for next year or take the sign apart and use the pieces in another project. This is Thrift Store Decor Tour Day, and we have nine...
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Paint furniture any color, including white, add new hardware, or update the old, and the results are amazing. Old furniture or new cheap furniture often needs to be updated. Grab a can of paint and make it happen. I try different paint techniques, and often, the makeovers take a turn. The results range from soft...
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Make a unique gift for your loved one this year instead of buying the same old thing for Valentine’s Day. It will mean more to them and will be a meaningful keepsake. Create love signs, wall art, jewelry hangers, you name it, from things found in your junk drawer, garage, workshop, and wood pile! You...
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I painted this chest of drawers about 6 weeks ago and just now got everything together for this post. It’s been a lazy Summer around here or a busy Summer depending on how you look at it. I chose off-white latex paint for the chest then distressed the paint and applied a light coat of...
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Over the years, furniture tends to get dinged up and the stained finish damaged. This is usually due to normal wear and tear from daily life. If the stained finish is badly damaged it may need refinishing. But a lot of times a simple cleaning and waxing to restore the finish is all that's needed....
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Photo tour of Bonaventure Cemetery statues, gravestones, decorative iron art, and more. If you enjoy history and visiting cemeteries, then Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia, is a must-see. Bonaventure Cemetery Bonaventure Cemetery is located on a bluff overlooking the Wilmington River. It is a public cemetery and contains 160 acres. Large Statues and Monuments Bonaventure...
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I make no bake chocolate oatmeal candy with peanut butter and extra nuts a few times a year. My family loves them but I don't want to overdo it. Then they get tired of the special stuff. This time after making the candy, I made three cookie stands to display them. I used candle holders...
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Spray paint projects are fun because you get almost instantaneous results! You can spray paint a lamp or mirror in no time flat. Spray paint dries fast too. You can complete a project and have it sitting on your table or hanging on a wall in a couple of hours. Spray Paint These Thrift Store...
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This side table makeover took a couple of twists and turns, but in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I chose my favorite Dixie Belle black shade of paint called Caviar for the makeover, and the table is stunning. The table didn't look so great when I spotted it at my favorite junk shop. The...
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If there is one person who likes Dollar Tree more than me, it is my granddaughter Sofi. We visit Dollar Tree regularly and she shops her favorite aisles, which include food, makeup, gifts, and decor. On this shopping trip I started taking photos with my camera but then she took over. I have to say...
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