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Are you searching for one-of-a-kind items at rock-bottom prices? If so, flea markets are a treasure trove of vintage finds and quirky pieces. Yet, as with any shopping trip, several mistakes can turn your ideal flea market haul into a nightmare. So we've rounded up a list of tips and tricks to make your flea...
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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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Part of getting ready for a performance is preparing for how you’ll feel
after it’s over. Almost every performer gets some type of emotional
whiplash after performing. Fortunately, it’s something you can prepare for
and manage!
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Check out these unique and creative ways to repurpose chandeliers, including garden planters, patio solar lights, and more. Get inspired to create your DIY chandelier project today! Do you have a favorite? If so, it’s time to repurpose that old chandelier, and if you need to head to the thrift store to pick up a...
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It's time, or maybe past time, to make a fall wreath. I can't tell you how many Fall wreaths I've made over the years and some of the ideas for the wreaths....well, I have no clue where they came from. Do you want a wreath that looks like everyone else's? I didn't think so. Take...
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I bought a few things this week from my favorite junk shop and our locally owned online auction company. Two of the items are Christmas things. The first photo shows the outside of the junk shop in Hopkinsville, Ky. There is a lot of good stuff inside and outside the store. I found the hand-painted...
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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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Get inspired with 13 ideas for reusing old buttons in imaginative and practical ways. We all have buttons in our junk drawer – ones that came with new clothes or ones we found in the washer, dryer, or on the floor. Did you pick a favorite project? How do you reuse old buttons? Don’t let...
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You might be surprised at what you can upcycle into home decor. Things you never thought to use for anything other than their intended purpose will make you smile when crafted into decor for your home. Did you find some of these upcycles humorous? Which ones gave you a little chuckle? Thanks for being...
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Make Fall projects to decorate your mantel, front porch, doors, whatever. These projects are easy to put together; some can be used year-round for any season. Also, some of the decor is made with nonpermanent products, making it simple to reuse the pieces as they were originally or decorate them for another season. 1. Flannel...
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I'm a baby boomer born in 1954 into the boomer generation. I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of John F. Kennedy, the Vietnam War, the first space walk, and so much more. I also recall many fun things I miss. Here is my partial list. If you are a baby boomer, chime in...
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Some people seem to believe that no matter how much time you spend singing
or playing your instrument, you should be doing more. So, in my considered
opinion, how much should a musician practice?
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It’s easy to give an old cedar chest a stylish, modern look by layering two colors of paint using petroleum jelly. I love vintage cedar chests, and they’re great project pieces. They’re often in bad condition and I don’t feel bad about painting them. I found the cedar chest at my favorite junk shop. The...
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Hey Guys, Hubby and I just got back from a week long vacation/work thing. We went to Niagara Falls for a couple of days then we went to a convention for me, about blogging stuff. So the first photo is me and hubby at the Falls. We drove from Tennessee to Niagara Falls and since...
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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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It’s not unusual for parents to force kids to take music lessons for
various reasons - some good, some less so. Let me tell you the three
reasons why I only teach students who participate willingly.
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These pretty flower displays will have you rethinking artificial or faux flowers for home decor. Display faux flowers in unique containers to breathe life into the flowers. Did you pick out a favorite flower display? I think my favorite is the multi-color wreath, but when I started putting it together, I didn’t think I would...
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Garage sales boast treasures disguised as everyday articles. Seasoned bargainers know what to look for when perusing garage sales for loot. Below are ten instances of garage sale findings that gained individuals a generous sum of money, according to the internet. 1. The Hobbit At a local estate sale, a neighborhood resident picked up a...
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There are as many silver plate repurpose ideas as there are stars in the sky, and you can find silver plate items really cheap at thrift stores and flea markets. So get ready to make a DIY project or a simple display! Silver Plate Repurpose Ideas I paid $10 for this beautiful assortment of silver...
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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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