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8 Easy to Build Fire Pits

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I have a fire pit in my backyard. It took over 18 months before the brick came out of its stacked up position and actually into its proper shape. Why? Because I was waiting on a friend to build it … Read the rest

Gina’s Etsy Success Secrets

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Gina from The Shabby Chic Cottage receives quite a few questions from readers about her Etsy success. As you know, Etsy is an online marketplace of large proportions that allows artisans and crafters a place to sell their wares using … Read the rest

DIY Lap Tray

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Now this is smart. I just love it when I come across a project that’s just plain creative as all get out. I mean, don’t get me wrong, everything I find and post here is creative, of course. But some … Read the rest

Flower Cart Revamp

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Yard Sale + $4.00 = Rusty old flower cart. Sounds like a great deal to me! This little cart sat in Sandy’s garage all winter long, then all spring, then summer came.. well, you get the picture. But she pulled … Read the rest

Free Wipe Off Labels

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Organize all your “stuff” with these downloadable labels from In My Own Style. She has free PDFs you can grab and she’ll tell you the how to as well. I think these are just what I’ve been looking for!

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Sci-Fi Bar Stools

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These bar stools were jazzed up using Mod Podge, old calendar pages, and some trim. Cool huh? Wouldn’t these be awesome in a game room? That is, if I had a game room…

Get some inspiration from Made by … Read the rest

Vintage Frame Collage

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I’ve begun looking at thrift store and garage sale frames in a whole new light. Not sure why it took me this long to do so, as so many others around the blogosphere seem to have been at it for … Read the rest

Nautical Ladder Shelf

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I came upon a post by Suzanne at Meridian Road. She took an old ladder, painted it, and hung it on the wall. But it wasn’t quite finished. So she dolled it up with some nautical knick knacks and turned … Read the rest

Unique Area Rugs

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Have you ever thought of having an area rug that looks like an egg made sunny side up? How about one that looks like a giant slice of on old tree trunk? Check out all these unique area rugs over … Read the rest

Bench Makeover

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Mary over at Mary’s Meanderings had been saving the frame of an old bench that had seen better days. Then she pulled out some leftover wood flooring slats and went to work. Just look at the gorgeous result!

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Beautiful Chair Redo

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While this pretty chair is the star of this post, you really must visit Three Pixie Lane to see the entire room. After browsing all of the pictures and soaking in this gorgeous room, it makes me wish I was … Read the rest

Lovely Counter Herb Garden

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I love herbs. I have quite a few growing outside, but having little pots of them on the kitchen counter is so convenient! if you have a sunny window, you’ll want to make these little pots.

Head over to Blueberry … Read the rest