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From Shabby to Chic!
I've been busy getting a few more furniture makeovers done and getting my storeroom cleared out (well at least for a few months until garage sale season starts!) First up are a pair of chairs I...
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Shabby to Chic part II
As promised, here are pictures of the china cabinet and oval coffee table I completed and are up for sale:And the oval coffee table (the camera makes is a lot darker than its color really is):The...
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Linen Chair Love
I've been wanting to make some linen chairs for a while now and was just waiting for the perfect set to come along. I found a darling pair of chairs that were solid, well-made and priced right. Here's...
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Gallery Wall Projects
The last few months I have had a blast helping friends put together gallery walls in their homes. Each one turned out differently and with their own personalities.First up is AnneMarie's wall. We had...
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What's caught my eye...
Like most of you, I enjoy perusing all the home decor blogs. I see so many fabulous ideas and actually get excited over some of the ideas I see. Check out some of these inspiring ones:I LOVE the look...
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Our Problem Den
Enough is enough! Yup, it's time to tackle the eye sore that we call our "den." Right off our front door is our den. It has become a collecting area for crafts, kid's homework, and it's UGLY. We've...
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New Den-Phase One Done
Considering what a busy month it's been, I've gotten a lot more done on the den than I'd planned. I had surgery this month so most of this was done at the beginning of the month. I'm just starting to...
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Recent projects for my side business.
Here's a quick post to share some of the projects I've been working on for my little side business. I mostly sell on Craigslist, but I also sell locally here in Chicagoland.Another French Label Coffee...
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Design Trend: Bobbin Chairs
Bobbin Chairs have been around since the 17th century, but lately I'm seeing them in a lot of room designs. They have a fun shape to add a textural element in a room without being oversized....
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The Den: Phase Two complete
As you know, we've been re-working our den to meet our growing and changing family needs. If you missed the previous post you can read about it here. We lived with it for a little while like this:...
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Knock-off Aidan Gray Chandelier
Ever since I first started seeing the Aiden Gray Chandeliers popping up on decor sites and in the mags, I've loved the antique-look of them. They have delicate, spindly arms with iron and gray/white...
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Creative DIY ideas to make a fun kid zone inside.
With winter in Chicago, my thoughts have gone to how to entertain kids indoors. The decorator in me wanted to see some unique ideas for turning a basement or play room into a fabulous indoor space....
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Faux Antique Clock Face
Sometimes we need big impact for little dollars. Here's an example of creating something big for very little money. This clock is HUGE! It's 36" in diameter and has a fun vintage or flea market...
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Internet Inspirations
It's been a little while since I rounded up some of the great ideas and images I've come across on the internet. So here goes:The blog, Gorgeous Shiny Things, gives a great tutorial of how to do your...
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What I've Been Working on Recently....And for sale now.
I thought I'd combine a little of what's been keeping me busy along with what I have for sale right now. If anyone locally is interested in anything, just let me know. Otherwise, I hope some of these...
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Settees and Dining Tables
I was talking with a friend about her idea of finding a settee for her dining room table and it made me think of some great pieces I've seen before. Often we're stuck with a basic, boring shaped...
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Collected ideas from the internet
I have to admit that I'm not usually a pink-rose-coral kind of girl in decor, but this pairing with the gray and linen is just stunning. It adds just the right pop to this room. Of course, I still...
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Farewell to Our Chicagoland Home
We've accepted a job in Houston, TX and have the house on the market. I thought it a great time to photograph the home so we can always remember it. So be prepared for a LOT of photos.OutsideFoyerDenOn...
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Our Houston Eat-in Benches and Cafe Curtains
Well, 6 months goes by way too fast! Worst blogger ever... Oh well. I never meant this to be a business or to rank high in followers. Just a place to share. We're well settled into our new home and...
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New Doors for Our Houston Home
Projects are moving forward slowly around here. Life (and the Good Lord) sometimes make us slow down some and enjoy the ride. I finally put the wax on my new 9-ft doors that we added to our living...
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New Stacked Stone Fireplace Surround
Our "new-to-us" already had so many beautiful updates done by the previous owners (such sweet people!) However, after a year of looking at the builder grade, peachy tile around the fireplace, I'd had...
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Internet Inspirations
I haven't put up a collection of Internet ideas for a while, so I've got quite a few.I love the white, the dark stain, trim and that fun stair runner!There are lots of these fun tutorials going around...
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Attic Playroom with 2-story Climbing Passage
My husband and I LOVE to fix up our home. We like making our home feel updated, but more importantly, we want it to be unique, fun, charming and a good use of the space for our family.Our new home has...
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Removable Stair Slide
A few weeks ago, my husband finished another fun project he had up his sleeve. He finished our playroom attic and climbing passage first (see last post) and now turned his attention to a smaller, but...
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Updated Kitchen Island
Finally posting some pictures of the updated island. It's only been done for almost 6 months! Remember, I never said I was blogging for money or fame, just posting when I have time (and there's been...
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