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Decorating with Vintage Finds

Decorating with Vintage Finds If you been following our blog for a while you know that we both love vintage finds. Always keeping an eye out for vintage treasures we want to bring into our homes. We love the thrill of the hunt! Clearly, decorating with vintage finds not only adds character to your home, but also can be a great conversation starter. It should be noted, these don’t need to be family heirlooms. In fact, purchasing second hand pieces on Facebook Marketplace or at thrift stores can be just as rewarding and create a home that’s uniquely you. Whether you’ve…

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October 22, 2020

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20 Home Projects You Can Complete in a Weekend

Are you a weekend warrior? Are you looking for home projects you can complete in just 1 weekend?With 20 ideas in this gallery, there's a home project for every skill level. There's no need to be a master craftsman here, from ideas on how to give a room a refresh, creating DIY light fixtures, how to refinish and reupholster furniture, easy and some free home decor ideas to organization ideas, you'll be busy for weeks (or weekends) to come!And for more ideas to add value to your home, take a look at 10 Sensational Home Improvement Ideas on a Budget.https://youtu.be/H7gjVI0300I Home…

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October 14, 2020

Holidays

How To Make Halloween Decor | Skeleton Silhouettes

As promised we're back for more DIY Halloween Skeleton Decor!I'll be honest, I've never decorated for Halloween around a theme before. Normally I'd just get out all of my decor from my stash that's been growing over the years, and I'd have a general Halloween theme.Decorating for Halloween with a theme in mind this year has made it so much more fun! I don't remember the last time I got this giddy about decorating for Halloween.(Remember I don't actually like the physical day of Halloween or trick-or-treating...I enjoy the season as a whole and look forward to the traditional family parties…

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September 25, 2020

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How to Refinish Furniture with a Raw Wood Look

Are you looking to update vintage, antique or dated furniture? See how to refinish furniture with a raw wood look for a fresh modern feel. Learn how to get this rustic modern furniture makeover in just 3 easy steps! Not only will you learn how to quickly and easily strip off paint, but we will also share the best way to bleach wood. Then you can show off the natural beauty of the wood.For years now we have seen the trend to paint all wood surfaces. But now I'm loving the trend, getting back to the natural wood look. It's so refreshing!Have…

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June 18, 2020

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Easy Thrift Store Desk Makeover with Chalk Paint

Do you have outdated furniture that’s in good condition, but you’re not happy with how it looks anymore?Why not give it a little makeover!Updating your furniture can be so easy.You’ll be in awe at this desk makeover.See how we took this from a thrift store find to a beautiful piece in our home.If you love to re-imagine old furniture pieces like us, then you'll love our Modern Desk Makeover too!And if you like a modern industrial look, take a look at this desk we built. Who else loves hunting for their next treasure to fix up from the thrift store? Usually we…

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March 30, 2020

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Re Purpose Thrift Store Bunny with a Weathered Stone Look

Are you looking for a fun spring or Easter craft? This week we have such a fun, hands on project to try. A re-purposed thrift store bunny with a weathered stone look.We promise that once you try this technique, you will be looking for more objects in your home that you can transform!Last week Steph and I spent a little time looking for some spring inspiration. We are both so ready for spring! It seems like winter has just dragged on. Is that ringing a bell with you?We found a little inspiration at one of our favorite stores, Pottery Barn. Their…

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February 28, 2020