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Decorative Tile Planters

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How to Clean Your Garbage Disposal

Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:35:03 -0400

[p]So with all the recipe testing we do in our kitchen, we are bound to make quite a mess and have some interesting smells coming from the garbage disposal- ha! Now that...

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How to Create a Accent Wall With Cedar Plank Fencing!

Mon, 13 Apr 2015 10:36:53 -0400

I love all the old rustic walls I've seen on Hometalk and HGTV, so my husband took it a step further and absolutely amazed me with how creative he got! He got some inexpensive...

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DIY Brush Stroke Pots

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 12:04:33 -0400

My kitchen window in front of my sink needed a little brightening up. I've seen "brush stroke" type crafts on Pinterest, and I thought it'd be the perfect thing to add to some pots for some...

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DIY “Love” Trinket Dish

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 20:33:43 -0400

If you are like me, I always forget to take off my jewelry until I am in bed! Made sure your delicate stud earrings and other precious items are kept safe in this easy (and cheap!)...

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How We Built Our Own Fire Pit For Under $75

Wed, 08 Apr 2015 13:47:47 -0400

Many fellow DIYers have shared their versions of home built fire pits here on Hometalk. The designs and budgets seem to run the gamut from thrifty and basic to expensive and...

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Potting Shed

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:47:52 -0400

After adding a storage 'barn' that was really needed after we moved I was very excited. Finally! Some room for my gardening supplies! Nope. Too much 'stuff' to accommodate...

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DIY Kitchen Remodel

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:31:28 -0400

One of the longest ongoing projects in my house has been my kitchen remodel! For five years I have worked to achieve my dream kitchen. I made mistakes along the way and it...

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Give Your Room Some Life!

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 14:13:18 -0400

We moved this winter into a new house hundreds of miles away from our previous home. As we adjusted to a new town, family, friends, and church I knew I wanted to created a fun...

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6 Shortcuts to Make Spring Cleaning a Little Less Painful

Tue, 07 Apr 2015 11:23:08 -0400

No matter how much you love a sparkling clean home, no one likes spring cleaning. Here are 6 cleaning shortcuts to lessen the load and help you get the home you want, before...

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Potting Bench Challenge

Sun, 05 Apr 2015 21:02:51 -0400

I recently participated in a potting bench challenge. 6 junkers were given an old cast iron sink and challenged to create a potting bench around it. I stayed true to my style, using...

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How to Make Easy Beautiful Fabric Roses

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 21:05:25 -0400

**UPDATE** Since this post has become so popular I would love to do a follow up post featuring crafts that people have made using these roses. If you would like to be included...

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DIY Framed Agate Art

Sat, 04 Apr 2015 09:58:42 -0400

After lusting after some framed agate art - with a startling, $300 price tag - I decided to make my own. I was lucky enough to find a gorgeous set of teal agate slice coasters at a...

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$25 DIY Versailles Planter

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 18:28:12 -0400

I love planters! Living in a hilly, sloping part of the state, planters are pretty much a must if you want to add color to your yard. I've been in love with the Versailles planter boxes for...

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Repurpose Ceiling Fan Dragonfly-Glows in the Dark

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 18:08:24 -0400

Using a old ceiling fan, wooden table leg, twig ball, gate hook, and some marbles this guy flew in....

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English Tea Pot, Tea Cup and Saucer Garden Stakes

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 16:28:07 -0400

I love...love...love my English Tea Pot Garden Stake!. I found my tea pot at my local Flea Market, then drove to my nearest Hardware Store to buy my threaded floor flange and the...

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ThriftyFabric Framed Mirror

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:57:24 -0400

One thing I always look for when I'm thrifting or sifting through yard sales is frames. There are so many great ways to repurpose them. Add a mirror to the mix and you can create a...

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Wall Art Project - Entryway Wall Before and After

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 15:21:58 -0400

I saw a bare wall in my living room/entryway that was bare, spotted with paint colors, and just looking blahh because we are currently working on our entryways staircase floors and...

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Ombre Drip Flower Pots

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 11:48:04 -0400

See how easy it is to decorate plain, inexpensive flower pots for Spring. You can make several of these pots in just minutes! #springideas...

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The Old Sign Shutter Shelf That Saved My Home

Fri, 03 Apr 2015 09:57:28 -0400

The best day ever was when my neighbour paid me a visit... to inform me he was knocking over his old fence, and did I want the wood?...

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Calender Frame Wine Cork Board

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 14:20:19 -0400

What to do with old wine corks? Make some cute DIY décor of course! Full post:...

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DIY Dresser Turned Bench

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:24:05 -0400

When I picked up this chest I didn't realized it was in as bad shape as it was until I got it home. Once I assessed its damage it left me scratching my head. It was missing the top...

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Faux Vintage Galvanized Zinc Locker Baskets and Tags

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 15:08:12 -0400

When I was walking through the dollar store I stumbled on these BRIGHT PINK plastic baskets that reminded me of locker baskets.. but they were PLASTIC and they were PINK!...

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Garden Herbs

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 08:34:13 -0400

I've had these wagon wheels, bought on a whim, leaning against our storage shed in a small neglected area of our yard forever it seems. I knew it was time to do something...

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Little Mermaid Bedroom Makeover

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:43:46 -0400

[p]During our last winter storm we decided it was time to give our girls a bedroom makeover. Their room has been a plain white since we moved in last year and we were...

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DIY: Framed Art Coffee Table

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 16:27:27 -0400

I am firm believer of the “if you can’t find it, make it” philosophy, so when I couldn’t find a coffee table for our living room that was either a) unique enough, or b)...

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My Mom's Kitchen Renovation is Complete For Under $5000

Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:09:04 -0400

My Mom's kitchen was getting old and outdated. Her walls used to be red, dark red, with oak cabinets and it was lacking a backsplash. She had been wanting to update it for...

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Light Fixture Update for $20!

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:53:13 -0400

[d]When we moved into our home, one of the items I wasn't a fan of was our dining room light. It just wasn't my style. [/d][d][br][/d][d]But I didn't want to take it down I just wanted to...

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Table Leaf Upcycle

Mon, 30 Mar 2015 12:39:11 -0400

Here is my take on a very cool upcycling project. Taking a discarded table leaf and turning into something very special. Here is a photo of the before...

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Egg Candles

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 18:58:05 -0400

I love candles, and the wonderful ambient glow they emit. Inspired by one of natures most appealing shapes, I decided to try my hand at making candles using empty egg shells,...

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Soup Can Planters

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 14:30:03 -0400

Early in September, Target started selling special edition Andy Warhol-themed tomato soup cans. I grew up on tomato soup and grilled cheese, so I picked up a few cans for...

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Upcycled Balls Into Decorative Twine Vase Fillers

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 11:06:06 -0400

I’ve been busy preparing for an upcoming local festival. I needed some smalls to fluff and warm my space, so I upcycled twine balls as vase fillers....

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Yardstick Picture Frames

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 13:17:54 -0400

When I stumbled upon a barrel of vintage yardsticks at a junk shop. I knew I could use them for something.......Like the picture frames....

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Shabby Chic Plaster Easter Eggs

Sat, 28 Mar 2015 09:54:41 -0400

I found some inexpensive plaster eggs at the dollar store as part of a painting craft kit. Instead of using the paints, I used some of my own craft supplies to give them a more...

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EAT Drink and Be Merry Marquee Sign

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:00:34 -0400

Here is an idea for Large Scale Dining Room Art. Plus there is the added wine and coffee storage! Since I love coffee anything and twinkly lights this will make my dining room wall...

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REVEAL: Dated Powder Room Gets a Moody Makeover

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:42:42 -0400

#BathroomBeautify Over the last few weeks, we performed some major surgery on this dated powder room and it's not until I create these posts that I'm reminded of what we've...

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Custom Built Welcome Bench

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 21:20:18 -0400

Eddie built this super sturdy bench from an antique bed frame we found at our local auction....

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Tea Time, It's Spring!

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 18:30:20 -0400

It's tea party time again! I was looking for something completely different in my photos and came across the tea party I gave my granddaughter back in 2010. I'd forgotten how much...

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Custom Bathtub Frame

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 09:12:15 -0400

When we set out to renovate our bathroom, I wanted the biggest bang for my buck. This project is an ideal way to transform a builders grade bathtub into a custom looking...

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How to Plant Wheat Grass for Spring Decor

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:56:57 -0400

Wheat grass is super easy to grow, grows fast, and does amazing in indoor pots. I love adding it to my spring decor, the pop of green in March is so reviving after the bleakness of...

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Add Knobs to Kleenex Box for Fun Look

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 20:50:42 -0400

Make a statement with your decorative #Kleenex boxes by adding a knob to the...

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Spring Mason Jar Vase

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 14:38:51 -0400

Spring is the perfect time for transformations-- like taking a plain Mason Jar and turning it into a lovely Spring Vase. #springideas #Easter...

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Spring Dining Room +Before and After

Thu, 26 Mar 2015 12:56:22 -0400

[p]My dining room has gone through a ton of changes over the past few years, and here's just another one of them :) Plus, now that Spring is here, I had fun incorporating some...

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How to Transform a Book Into a State

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:50:03 -0400

Have an old book that's out-of-date and destined for the trash pile, like these old Kentucky law book?...

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Restore Rescue Kitchen Island

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:17:14 -0400

This has been the most expensive project we've ever done. We made an island out of 2 cabinets purchased from our local Restore store. I have been dreaming of finding...

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Shabby Chic Cupcake Sign From a Cabinet Door

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:14:58 -0400

I was inspired to create a cute cupcake sign when I saw my girls sitting at their little table having tea time. I thought it would be cute to have a little cafe or cupcake sign, something...

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Upcycled Vintage-Inspired Chandelier

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 11:00:44 -0400

Have you ever noticed how lighting can transform a space? From floor lamps to table lamps, overhead lighting to chandeliers, picking out the perfect lighting can sometimes...

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Thrift Shop Banana Stand & Creamer & Sugar Bowl Display

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 09:14:37 -0400

I found another banana stand at the thrift shop, and found another fun way to display plants! #upcycling #repurposing #thriftshopmakeovers...

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Garden Shed turned Tiki Bar

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:40:23 -0400

Here is a garden shed I built that my wife convinced me should be a TIKI Bar. The project spun way out of control as you can see. Like most projects it began out of necessity. It...

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Table and Benches

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:19:06 -0400

I have a new buddy that runs a saw mill on his property. He gave me some old "no good wood" that he doesn't use because it has bad spots on it. They are rough-sawn and...

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Kid-friendly, Space-saving, No-sew DIY Children's Book Storage

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 21:03:53 -0400

My best friend's little boy LOVES his books, so I wanted to give her a way to store all of them that would look good, but would also be easy for him to put them up and get them out. I...

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Staircase Makeover

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:52:56 -0400

Do you have a staircase that looks tired and in need of some loving? With some liquid starch and fabric, you can give those stairs a fun, bright and colorful makeover. The beauty...

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Baby Boy Nursery

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 17:43:17 -0400

You won't believe what she did to transform this boring room into a beautiful Baby Boy's Nursery!...

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Easter Mason Jar Toppers DIY

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:23:10 -0400

[d]Mason jars are here to stay in crafting. For Easter, how about making toppers for those plain and topless jars you're loving to create. There are so many colorful mason jars...

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Recycle Your Avocado Shells into Art

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:15:21 -0400

Avocados are a wonderful fruit and their use doesn't just end once you eat them ~ you can use the skins for crafts and dyes. #Easter...

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DIY Farm Table on the Cheap!

Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:57:36 -0400

Wifey decided she wanted a Farm Table, so I figured we would go shopping for one. Little did I know that I would be building it. I got the idea for this table from numerous blogs,...

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Repurposed Cabinet Door

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 13:57:31 -0400

Make a shabby french bread maker kitchen sign out of an old cabinet...

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Concrete Side-Table With Glass Insert and Rebar Legs

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:46:40 -0400

A few years ago my husband and I completed a large conference table for his work, with an I-Beam base, turned out beautifully (I've included a picture of the finished product at the...

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Recycled Glitter Jars #EarthDay

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:20:59 -0400

What do you do when you've saved 3 identical glass salad dressing jars, just because you love the shape? If you're a creative soul like me, then you find some way to make the pretty...

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Twine Wrapped Easter Eggs

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 15:10:56 -0400

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DIY Coffee Filter Easter Basket

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:53:49 -0400

Find out how to make this chic and elegant Easter basket using one of my favorite craft supplies: coffee filters! #lilyshop #jessiejane #craft #diy #easter...

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Mason Jar Blue Headboard Bench

Sat, 21 Mar 2015 14:33:07 -0400

Hi friends! Today I'm excited to be sharing this beautiful milk painted headboard that I transformed into a bench. I found this at the thrift store for $30....

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French Provincial Table Makeover!

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:45:23 -0400

This table was in desperate need of a makeover. I found it at a flea market and it had the price written on the table top, will a few price cuts and the bottom line was $20 for the set!...

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Ikea Wood Hangers Transformed into Shabby Chic French Hangers

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:07:47 -0400

Transform plain IKEA hangers into shabby chic French hangers! [media_id:1880258]...

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Spring Daffodils From Keurig K-Cups

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:49:52 -0400

Did you know that K-Cups are NOT recyclable in more than 90% of households. The plastic is heat resistant and is not easily melted down for reuse. Even if you throw them in...

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Kid's Play Area Hidden In Plain Site

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:24:34 -0400

I'm always struggling with the balance of keeping my house clean and having toy clutter everywhere. Although the toy clutter will inevitably happen, I found a great way to contain it...

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DIY Sharpie Pillow

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:12:08 -0400

Here's an easy and inexpensive way to update a pillow, table cloth, t-shirt, etc. You need a sharpie and rubbing alcohol....

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Easy Mother's Day Spring Chocolate Bouquet

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:19:07 -0400

Flowers or chocolates--so hard to choose, so why not have both with this chocolate bouquet? Fabulous for Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation. Or, as my friends know, I'm...

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Update an Old Serving Cart With Contact Paper

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 10:02:08 -0400

Do you remember the faux wood-grain serving carts from the 1970's? You know them when you see them. They're typically found in a sad shade of gold + brown hiding in a...

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How to Grow Cleome

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:35:45 -0400

As a young plant, Cleome is a bit of an ugly duckling. The foliage is sometimes compared in appearance to marijuana. Grow a big patch of it and nosy neighbours might begin to...

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Creative Way to Use up Celery Stalk Ends

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:19:18 -0400

Before you throw away your celery stalk end, dip it in paint and make some pretty floral art with it. I made these framed pictures using a celery stalk end and some paint....

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DIY Brick Walkway Update

Fri, 20 Mar 2015 09:16:12 -0400

[d]When we first moved into our home there was nothing in front of it.. no bushes or anything substantial, just a plain white concrete walkway and a bark mulch bed with a few...

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Spring Picture Frame Wreath

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 21:04:08 -0400

See the tutorial at http://www.funhomethings.com/2015/03/spring-picture-frame-wreath.html...

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Improving Storage

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 20:35:06 -0400

I recently moved into a tiny chalet in the mountains and the kitchen has NO storage, so I am forced to have everything out on display. I had a huge pile of matching jars so I had an...

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Phoenix Master Bath Overhaul

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:54:43 -0400

Constructed in 1994, Randy's marble and pink master bathroom was in desperate need of an update from the original construction. Randy turned to South Cypress to help create the...

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Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:44:47 -0400

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Front Foyer – Before & After

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:31:37 -0400

[p]They say first impressions are everything. I used to think the entryway of a home served one purpose—a place to toss your shoes and coats. After living in and renovating a...

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Easter Peeps Floral Arrangement

Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:59:20 -0400

Today I’m sharing my Easter Peeps Floral Arrangement I made for under...

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This is What Happened When We Saw Lindsay Eidahl's Crate Post:

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 17:51:08 -0400

My daughter was bemoaning our lack of space - yarn was everywhere - we called it yarnia for our cat. One morning I saw Lindsay's post and showed it to DD. She instantly saw the...

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The Hidden History Behind 10 of the Oldest College Buildings in the US

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:29:13 -0400

What is it that makes our hearts beat a little faster when we see an old building? If you don't know what I mean, it might be time for a road trip to your closest renowned university.

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Sunroom Makeover- Before and After!

Wed, 18 Mar 2015 09:06:21 -0400

The first time I saw the sunroom in my house it was a hot mess... and not very sunny at all. I think the previous owners were using it as a living room and had repurposed the actual...

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Easter Decor: Yarn-Wrapped Eggs

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 20:19:03 -0400

I made these pretty pastel yarn-wrapped #Easter eggs a couple years ago, and they're still part of our seasonal decor! They're easy and fun to make, and you only need a few...

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Spring Split Pea Topiary

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 17:33:58 -0400

Spring is just a few days away (finally!!), and I'm bringing it in to my house as much as possible lately! I've seen a few projects with split peas lately, so I wanted to give one a go,...

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Easy-Peasy Industrial Pipe Office Shelves

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:24:25 -0400

We had a wood bookcase in our office for years but I wanted something that would increase our storage options and be much less intrusive in this smaller room. I needed more...

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Vintage Bucket and Faucet Planter

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 17:26:53 -0400

[d]DIY your own farmhouse style planter using a vintage bucket and a salvaged faucet / spigot! And don't forget to check out...

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DIY: Tackling the Bathroom

Thu, 12 Mar 2015 14:01:53 -0400

Our second floor guest bathroom is finally complete and I couldn’t be any happier with the results!! It feels and looks like a completely new space!...

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Kitchen Update for $500

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:46:24 -0400

We own a little ranch on a little lake in southern Wisconsin. It was built in 1972, and time has stood still for the past 40 years. That is, until I got my hands on it two years ago....

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IKEA Industrial Farmhouse Table Hack

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:14:03 -0400

After using and abusing an old metal and glass top table from IKEA through college and multiple apartments (& states!), I decided to give it a new and fresh look using just one...

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Decoupage Bread Basket A La Dollar Tree

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 16:48:27 -0400

I don't bake breads often but when I do I'm always searching for something to put them in a breakfast and dinner time. I recently picked up some baskets and decorative paper...

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Stenciling a Stairway

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:53:08 -0400

The stenciled stairs give the entryway a polished look. In about an hour, I was able to transform plain white stairs into something special!...

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Cabin Reveal Part 1

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:39:41 -0400

Several years ago my husband and I embarked upon a land-purchasing, cabin-building adventure in spectacularly scenic south-central Utah. We ended up purchasing a...

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Chicken Wire Storage Basket Pendant Lights

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 14:25:10 -0400

We needed 2 new lights to hang over our hand me down farmhouse table. Naturally everything I really liked cost more than I was willing to pay....

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Painted Dried Flowers

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:36:30 -0400

Few weeks ago I was doing some yard work and noticed the flower pods on my crepe myrtles. They kinda looked like clusters of small flowers and I wondered if I could do...

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Before & After: A Pretty Home Office Makeover

Wed, 11 Mar 2015 11:19:41 -0400

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DIY Before and After: White Chandelier With Crystals and Pearls

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 18:34:58 -0400

The DIY chandelier is complete and I love the profound statement it makes in my home office....

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Dresser Drawer Upcyle: Window Boxes

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 17:59:59 -0400

[p]A few years ago, someone gave me one of those plastic coated pressboard made-to-look-like-wood dressers and it wreaked of cigarette smoke. But I'll pretty...

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Ladder Herb Garden

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:58:18 -0400

I’m sure you have seen many of these ladder gardens on Pinterest among other great ideas for DIY planters and small garden beds. After seeing so much inspiration, I decided...

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St Patrick's Day Shamrock Wreath Made From Hangers

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:52:28 -0400

I did not have a St Patrick's Day wreath so I decided I would try to make another wreath out of wire hangers. I was able to bend and twist two wire hangers, wrap them in quilt batting...

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DIY German Glass Glitter Easter Eggs

Tue, 10 Mar 2015 16:43:03 -0400

Do you have a ton of these plastic eggs around your house? [media_id:2610864]...

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