How to Make Your Own DIY Chalk Paint: A Simple Guide Looking to give furniture a vintage makeover or upcycle a thrift store find? Chalk paint is a dream come true for home decorators. Its ultra-matte finish and no-prep application make it perfect for everything from rustic farmhouse pieces…
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Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Table Makeover
Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Table Makeover I adore these hand-me-down tables from my parents. They are solid wood and the tabletops have gorgeous grain patterns, but as you can tell, they were certainly due for a makeover! I absolutely love how they turned out! I’m proud to show them off…
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DIY Concrete Planters
The original idea for this project came from the very talented Stephanie Lynn. You can find her excellent tutorial here. These gorgeous planters are very simple and inexpensive to make, but they have a major visual impact. Supplies: Five 16X16 patio pavers {per large planter} Five 12X12 Patio Pavers {per…
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Bathroom Makeover in a Weekend
Bathroom Makeover in a Weekend This house was built in the late 90’s and the bathrooms are in need of a little (or a lot of) refreshing. This drives me a little nuts, but renovations or major updates won’t be in the budget for a long time, so I tackled…
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White and Wood Makeover
The process of decorating the house has been moving pretty slowly (ultimate understatement.) One room is completely finished though, our guest room. I will post with pictures of the full room soon, but first I wanted to show you this simple update on the dresser and nightstands. These were my…
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Floating Shelves
I love floating shelves. They are a wonderful solution for small spaces and can bring major interest to an otherwise blank wall. Wall mounted shelving provides a clean, modern look and allows you to take full advantage of your vertical real estate. You can use these in just about any…
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DIY Chalkboard Sign
I love chalkboard signs, so I wanted to share a really easy project you can use for any event. I used this sign made from a simple 8 x 10 picture frame for our wedding candy bar. Remove glass and any inserts from your frame. I used the glass as…
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Paper Roll Message Board
I needed some sort of message board in our kitchen, so borrowed this idea from restaurant images I’ve seen lately. I wanted a fun solution that would allow for friends to draw at parties, for us to leave messages for each other, and something that wouldn’t just look ordinary. Enter,…