We’ve heard of paint colors going out of style, and furniture for that matter, but picture frames? One would think you could just insert artwork and be done with it. But from the countless selections of discarded picture frames found at any thrift store or flea market, not to mention the discount aisle at Target, apparently, it’s a thing. Luckily…
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Before and after furniture update: Boho wallpaper coffee table bench. Just enough wallpaper to create interest without having to paper an entire wall. Several years ago, Ken and I upcycled a 1970’s kitchen cabinet into a bench. You know, back when they made kitchen cabinets with real wood inside and out. We’ve been using the bench to store all our…
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Grab a roller and paintbrush and let this outdoor painted metal table project inspire you to give your patio furniture an update without spray paint. Last winter I bought one of those lattice-boho-style, round metal side tables. A perfect space-saver for placing our small table-top Christmas tree in the corner. I justified the purchase, by telling myself I would use…
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Combine these artificial outdoor landscaping hacks with some of the natural elements in your yard and boost your curb appeal with long-term results. If creeping charlie (that invasive purple weed) was a swear word, I’d be using it. All. The. Time. Sometimes certain aspects of your yard make it difficult to keep everything au naturale. These elements work against maintaining…
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The area under our kitchen sink is like the mother ship of cleaning supplies. Window cleaner? Yes Carpet cleaner? Yes Toilet bowl cleaner? Noooo! Thank goodness my imaginary cleaning gremlins know better than that. But, yah, I found just about everything-but-the-kitchen-sink of cleaning products in our under the kitchen sink cabinet. And don’t get me started on kitchen wraps, foils,…
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