Well, unfortunately, cold and flu season is here, and I caught a doozy of a cold this week while traveling. I’ve even lost my voice, which has been no fun and I’ll tell you more about that in a future post. Needless to say, I’ve been going through tissues like crazy, which reminded me that I’ve been wanting to share…
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UPDATE: I wrote this post 5 years ago today, on September 9, 2013. On it’s anniversary, I thought it deserved a second go-around! Much of the cottage is the same as it was 5 years ago. One big change that happened at the beginning of the summer – new windows in the living room! They are fabulous, and really opened…
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I’m sharing a detailed beginner’s guide to painting furniture. Painting is a low cost way to update your wood furniture quickly! Over the last few years, I’ve painted a lot of furniture! I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a furniture painting expert, but I do feel like I’ve learned a lot through the process of painting most…
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Learn how to make a velvet pumpkin with these step-by-step video instructions. These pumpkins are cute, and very easy to make yourself! As much as I hate to admit it, summer is almost over! It’s time to start thinking about decorating for fall! I’ve been noticing cute velvet pumpkins in the stores and on-line the last couple of years, but…
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The knife pleat ruffle is one of my favorite embellishments, and can be used to add detail to a lot of things, including pillows, valances, draperies or clothing. It looks tricky to make, and while it can be time-consuming to sew, it really isn’t that hard make these ruffles. I’ll show you how easy it is with this step-by-step tutorial….
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Today I thought we would talk a little bit about down pillows, and how they differ from polyester pillows. I love the feel and heft of a good down pillow. They are a higher end pillow, and more expensive, but in certain cases they’re a better option. Down Pillows Down pillows can be a better option than polyester forms…
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Learn tips and tricks for how to paint laminate furniture with this step-by-step video tutorial. Learn how to paint laminate the right way – and no more chipping paint! For the last 4 years, I’ve been painting a lot of furniture! Some of the the furniture I’ve been painting is laminate furniture, which can be a little scary. Along the…
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