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Keeping my Summer Sanity!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Crystal

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Winter is gone and it seems as though we skipped Spring all together and time warped into Summer (at least until this week). There is just over a month left until the kiddies are out of school. I am looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration Tagged Gardening, painting, quilting, stripping

Why not re-purpose your old dresser!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Crystal

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DIY TV entertainment unit made by http://www.flamingotoes.com

My latest obsession has been dressers and just how creative people can get when using an old piece for a completely different purpose then what they have always been intended for. I absolutely love the idea that you can re-use … Continue reading →

Posted in Furniture makeover, Inspiration, Uncategorized Tagged bathroom, bookcase, diy, Dresser repurpose, paint, shelves, vanity

Pillow time!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Crystal

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I had absolutely no idea that my interests would take me beyond painting and refreshing furniture but it has. I had mentioned to my friends and family that I was thinking about taking a sewing class as I thought it … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, Furniture makeover, Uncategorized Tagged diy, pillows, sewing

Tutorial – Easy DIY Wreaths

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Crystal

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Tutorial - DIY Wreath

I’ve recently taken a liking too arts and crafts and have been spending most of my free time making a few fun and fresh spring wreaths. I had no idea this type of stuff would peak my interest, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor, Tutorials Tagged burlap, diy, Felt flowers, Flowers, Spring, Wreath, Yarn

Historical Green Day!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Crystal

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In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I have been in the mood for all things green (despite the history). Here are a few pieces that are just beautiful and is nothing but Patty’s Day inspired! According to Wikipedia – “Saint … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration Tagged chair, Decor, Furniture, Girls bedroom, green, St. Patrick's Day

My Drab to Fab Coffee Table

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Crystal

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Do you ever know exactly what you want and find once you figure that out, you can never find it? It happens to me all the time and especially with furniture. There had been a big vacant spot in our … Continue reading →

Posted in Furniture makeover Tagged annie sloane, chalk paint, coffee table, diy, miss mustard seed, two toned, wax

Spring decorating – Is it too early?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Crystal

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I am desperately hoping Spring arrives soon. I know it’s only the end of February and we most likely have another month left, but one can dream right? While we are all waiting for the snow to melt, tulip heads … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration Tagged Decor, diy, Flowers, Spring, Spring decor, Wreaths

Burlap chair with a splash of Spring

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Crystal

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As March is just around the corner and I’m sure I can speak for everyone when I say Spring is what we are all eagerly awaiting. I was given this old chair for free when purchasing some side tables the … Continue reading →

Posted in Burlap Chair Tagged adhesive spray, burlap, chair, chalk paint, green, stencil

Empty Wall Frames

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Crystal

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As I spend most of my free time painting furniture and working on my next inspired piece, I am finding that my walls are rather bare. Especially, the entrance to our home. The previous owners had beautiful small decorative plaques … Continue reading →

Posted in Decor Tagged chalk paint, diy, empty wall frames, framed wall, Miss Mustard Seed wax, wall decor

My love for DIY and how it all started!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Crystal

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This is officially my first blog post and I thought I’d start off telling my story of how I began in this obsessive world of DIY and show you my very first project. My family and I moved from our … Continue reading →

Posted in How it all started! Tagged chair, chalk paint, dining table, diy, furniture refinishing, sanding, staining

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