Learn how to find the best artificial Christmas trees with this in-depth look at the Balsam Hill Christmas trees! Watch my unboxing and tree set up video! Best Artificial Christmas Trees This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission. The great thing…
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Learn how to use a paint sprayer with this detailed video tutorial! With a paint sprayer, you can complete all of your painting projects quickly and easily! How To Use A Paint Sprayer This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link, I will earn a small commission. The…
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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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