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How I Create my own Fabric Patterns
You know how we all got a pandemic hobby when COVID hit? Well mine was quilting and I actually got into quilting not because I like to sew or anything but because I love making patterns! It just so happens that I wanted to use my patterns and I thought, “Let’s make a quilt with…
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How I Reupholster my Dining Chairs
Did you know that reupholstering a dining chair is one of the easiest DIYs? Before I owned a home and could tear down walls and paint whatever I wanted, I started my DIY journey updating old furniture. My first DIY was reupholstering this dining chair when I was in college. You don’t need many tools…
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Refinishing an Art Deco Waterfall Desk
One day as I was leaving school, it was trash day in the neighborhood and this cute little waterfall desk was sitting on the side of the road. I quickly enlisted the help of my coworker and it was in my car. This was the first time I’ve picked up something off the side of…
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Creating a Hidden Litter Box with an Old Cabinet
Do you like cats? Do you have cats? Want cats? Yes? Then this post is for you. I have had cats all my life and the only down side to living with cats is where to put that stinking litter box. It’s gross, unsightly, smells, and the litter tracks everywhere. Well, if this is your…
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Furniture Refinishing: To Paint or To Stain?
When refinishing furniture you have two main options, staining or painting. I found that this can be quite a contentious topic, with some lamenting how paint ruins furniture while others argue wood is heavy and outdated. Lets take a look at the reasons why you might choose one over the other when refinishing your furniture….
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Creating a Family Gallery Wall
Because my husband and I have gone through some major life events together now, I thought it would be nice to put together a family gallery wall in our stairwell. This actually required quite a bit of forethought and planning as a gallery wall can get really messy really quickly. I would categorize gallery walls…
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Wallpaper: My Worst Nightmare
Wallpaper has recently made a comeback and I did want tot try my hand at it in the master bathroom. I used peel and stick wallpaper on my hall tree makeover with ease and thought I’d give real wallpaper a try. I watched a few videos and honestly it seemed super easy. The bathroom is…