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Painting Furniture the Easy Way with a Wagner Sprayer

Does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming? Over the years we've painted over 100 pieces of furniture and learned a few tips and tricks along the way. Since we started using the Wagner sprayer we felt like we've died and gone to painter's heaven. In fact, using a paint sprayer is so much easier than you think! We've shared how quickly we were able to paint all of the interior doors in Steph's house with the Wagner sprayer. While today we'd like to share how to use the detailed spray nozzle to get a beautiful smooth finish while painting furniture.You'll also find…

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January 30, 2021

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Quick & Easy Christmas Decorations

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Cozy Christmas Decorations That Are Quick & Easy

Clearly we love this time of year, filling our home with Christmas decorations that creates a warm and cozy feel. Letting all who enter feel that special Christmas spirit! Today, we have more cozy Christmas decorations that are quick and easy to make. In fact, each cozy tree can be made in about 15 minutes. You can’t beat that! Not only have we been making new Christmas decorations, but also we’ve been restoring a family heirloom this past month. A piano that’s been in the family since the late 1800’s. If you’ve been following along on our Instagram stories, you’ve been…

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November 20, 2020

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How To Design A Bedroom | Tween Girl Ideas

Are you looking to design a bedroom but feel a bit overwhelmed? Perhaps you've wondered "Where do I start designing a bedroom?", "How can I design my own bedroom for free?", "How do I arrange a small bedroom?'Or more specifically for this post, "How to design a tween girl bedroom?", "How do you organize a tween girls bedroom?", "What should a teenage girl's bedroom include?", "What is the best color for a teenage girl's bedroom?".If you've found yourself asking any of these questions and felt intimidated, lost or overwhelmed, we'd like to share our tried and true steps to design a…

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October 5, 2020

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How to Make a Built In Desk | Upcycling At Its Best

This project has been a long time coming. We’ve been working on this built in desk with shelves for Ellie’s bedroom for the past 3 weeks. Sometimes we set unrealistic expectations of how much we can get done in a week. 🤪In a perfect world, with everything going smoothly we hoped to get this built in desk done in a week. Ambitious I know, but that’s what I am, ambitious! But the reality of it is, that it’s summer, there are swimming lessons, play dates and sleepovers with cousins and the list goes on.Ellie is our budding artist! She is constantly…

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July 31, 2020

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French Country Chandelier with Boho Flair

Trying to find affordable light fixtures on a budget can be challenging. Join us today as we share how you can transform an old brass fixture into a beautiful french country chandelier with boho flair under $30. Supplies Needed -Rust-Oleum Metal Primer (approx $4.30)-Rust-Oleum French Cream (approx $6.00)-Chip Brush ($1.28)-Craft Paint: colors of your choice (approx $1 each)-Package Assorted Size Wooden Beads ($15.99)This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon affiliate we earn from qualifying purchases. See our disclosure for details. Tap to watch the video tutorial below.https://youtu.be/vXpB69Zx4-M Previous Next To see more highlights from this bedroom makeover click…

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July 10, 2020

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Paint A Rug For A Quick Refresh

Do you have an old rug that's looking old and faded? Don't throw it out just yet! Have you ever considered giving your rug a quick refresh? Did you know that you can paint a rug?!Learn how to paint a rug, to update a space in your home!Before we get into the steps to paint a rug, here are a few tips that will help you create a beautiful rug.Rugs that have a low nap or a flat woven rug will work best.Use good painters tape. (Frog tape is our favorite)Use a good quality brush Apply more than one coat of…

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June 4, 2020