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Category Archives: DIY Projects
Posh Porches
So once again, we are demoing something…. its starting to feel like that is all we do.
and once again, we moved more quickly than my brain did and I have no before pictures……………….
This must be a huge shock to you, right? I bet not.
Well let me paint you a picture.
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Tagged covered porch, deck, demolition, DIY, enclosed porch, fireplace, flag stones, inspiration, outdoor chandelier, outside, porch, remodel
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Organization Brought to you by Real Simple Magazine (October 2011)
You might recall that I post a lot of things just so I can decrease my paper clutter mess…. this is one of those things. 3 ideas I thought were fantastically carried out, and hope you do too (because if you are reading this you are probably a visual person, and if you could are visual you are then probably either creative or OCD- or if your like me a strange phenomena of both and they don’t play nicely with each other!)
So here it is– I am even putting in the little captions! (note to self: carry out ALL of these ideas one day)
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Tagged DIY, do it yourself, electronics, gift wrap, home, organization, paper, Real Simple, storage, tips
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Master Bedroom Closet
I heard somewhere that clutter is the number one cause of stress for most women. After living without a closet for nearly six months— I can completely agree!! Even after our temporary closet buckled and broke from the weight of WAY too many clothes (most of which have since been donated), I can say that this closet was worth the wait. Continue reading
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Tagged clean, closet, closet instructional, closet re-do, clutter, DIY, DIY closet, do it yourself, master bedroom, master bedroom closet, stress
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Suspended Swing-Style Shelf
It only took 3 months… but I did it! I finally finished a project for my house, and it feels amazing! Consequently, I love it so much I decided to make it an item for purchase on my etsy site. … Continue reading
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Lovely Lighting
The pair to my last project is refinished for a different room.The color palate is drawn from the neutral tones of spring ’11 NYFW. Marc by Marc Jacobs Ellie Tahari Hermes
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Tagged diy lamps, easy diy project, Ellie Tahari, Hermes, Marc Jacobs, rustoleum, Spring 2011 Runway Trends
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Cheap & Easy
This lamp was left to us by the houses previous owners. A bit out-dated, but a good shape and quality. For less than $10 I was able to turn it into a really great piece in our house. Lamp Shade … Continue reading
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Tagged Another Romantic Story, diy lamp, easy diy project, re-purpose lamp, rustoleum
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A Lamp that will make you say Ooh-la-la
This one was a birthday present for my mom, who was in desperate need of some pattern and color in her living room. Inspired by an Anthropologie lamp that was WAY out of budget at $300, in just an evening … Continue reading
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Tagged Anthropologie, Do it yourself project, Home Depot, lamp, Lowes, Pier One, Walmart
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The Elephant in the Room
This week, I am taking on the fireplace! You see, our house was built in ’79. Completed with a railroad tie mantel and brick fireplace, its something to either love or hate. I choose the latter. The first floor is … Continue reading
