Posts in "DIY"

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One glance at the calendar and you know that one of the best seasons is fast approaching. Which season, you ask? Summer, of course! The air is warm, outdoor parties are in full swing, beautiful bistro lights strung above the patio, the veggies are on the grill and friends are knockin’ at your door holding [...]

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Tis’ the season for getting creative with entertaining. Whether it is outside bar-b-ques, garden baby showers, spring weddings or “just because” dinner parties held on your cozy, well lit patio. Now how exactly did we do any of that before last year, when Pinterest wasn’t in our lives yet? Let’s refer to that time as [...]

Design, DIY | April 17, 2012

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I love French Country distressed furniture, but sometimes it is just way too expensive. I always think to myself what if I could just paint a rickety old dresser to look shabby chic without having to spend the big bucks? Well it just so happens that I can. Annie Sloan – furniture painter and author [...]

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We know, you cannot get enough of new and exciting Do-It-Yourself projects. Neither can we. Or if you’re thinking to yourself Oh goodness, not more of these DIY projects that look like they’re going to be fun and easy, but wind up taking 5 days and costing me my sanity. Relax, I am the least [...]

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Looking to take on and tackle a home improvement, do-it-yourself project in the near future?  DIY projects are a great way to save on the budget and they can be lots of fun. Just ask all of those happy people in the Home Depot commercials. Whether you’re a crafty DIY aficionado, or just getting started, [...]

Design, DIY | February 19, 2012

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An excellent way to truly get involved with your interior design experience is to DIY, also known as “do it yourself”. Not only does this cut costs, it also gives the DIY-er a sense of accomplishment. Proudly display your projects in every room in your house and when someone asks “Wow! Where did you get [...]