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Annie Sloan Colors….in a spray paint?

Rebecca — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:55 +0000

Love the Annie Sloan Colors in her Chalk paints but don’t love the prices? I feel your pain people. I love Annie Sloan “Duck Egg”. It is such a creamy, soft color. And you have to love the ease of chalk paint. So, I was really tickled to find a VERY similar color……in spray paint. [...]

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“The Gray Man” – Tall distressed antique chest

Rebecca — Mon, 20 May 2013 01:05:52 +0000

Rebecca’s got her “groove” back. So you know….. I’m Rebecca. Also known as, “Becca Boo” to my spouse. Mom to my kids. “Me”….to you. I took an “oops” paint from Lowes…..the antique chest that used to hold my linens. Put ‘em together and……Wah lah! Wood lovers of America, please know that this antique chest had [...]

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Boy into Man……..

Rebecca — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:41:52 +0000

Today, this kid……. The one who just left our home with a cap and gown on a hanger over his shoulder………. He graduates from high school. Do I have to go? Honestly, I am excited to be there. My heart hurts. In a good way. Even though this seems like yesterday…….(my boy on the right…his [...]

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Paint that stops rust !

Rebecca — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:13:28 +0000

After posting my fun Craigslist patio table transformation yesterday, my cousin texted me and ask me all kinds of rust infused questions. Ok. So, maybe I don’t post enough details. I get that. She called me on that fact. So, I figured…if she is asking for more answers, I know some of you have the [...]

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Patio Table Craigslist Find

Rebecca — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:23:50 +0000

Are you good at seeing the potential in worn “down and out” items? I needed a patio table set. My budget was tiny…….like under a $100.00, including new cushions…tiny. I was up to the challenge. So, I checked on Craigslist. Remember, that it only takes a can of spray paint sometimes to give us our [...]

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Bottle Opener and Baby Steps DIY

Rebecca — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:02:59 +0000

Ever been in a decorating funk? Want a cheap fix that can re-boot your “DIY” genius? I mean…REALLY cheap. Like ten cents cheap. Bottle opener from a thrift store. One dime. Ten pennies. I took a sample paint color that I had, painted the opener right in my kitchen with a paper towel underneath it [...]

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( Red ) Painted Outdoor Oriental Rugs on Concrete!

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:23:01 +0000

You loved my blue, and white painted rug….. ~ and so did I. But I ran out of blue paint and I am trying to use what I have…… Ready for a change? Want to see how I spruced up a sad little sitting area, with this “RED, Painted, Outdoor, Oriental Rugs” in my “work [...]

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Cutting Edge Stencils Winner!

Rebecca — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:32:06 +0000

Sheweeeee! I am sorry for the delay in getting the “Cutting Edge Stencils” winner announced. In the last 48 hours….I have been driving 24 of them. Literally. : ) My bottom is sore. I will be doing a few posts with more details on the paints I used for my stencil and a few more [...]

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Dining Room Update (hint…it’s not finished)

Rebecca — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:17:30 +0000

Many of you have asked how my dining room is going…….. Well…….it’s going, it’s just not there yet. So, instead of making you wait a year before I find my next “Pretend Built In Bookshelf“, I thought I would share where it is. Go easy on me people. Ok. My mantel is just full of [...]

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Stenciled Outdoor Persian Rug and a SEVEN BLOG GIVEAWAY!

Rebecca — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:20 +0000

Ever wanted to try stencils because you have seen all of their awesome transformations on Pinterest and the web? ~ I know the feeling. If you remember my “closet transformation”, you will know that I used a really cool wall stencil and made my closet a little oasis! I bought that stencil myself. Out [...]

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