DIY Decorating Ideas

How I Transformed a Vinyl Floor for $10.00

August 4, 2011

I think I can… I think I can… I know I can… transform a vinyl floor for $10.00. I just did it and I could not be happier. Here is what my new floor looks like. A classic black and white pattern. Now if you saw the before photos in my previous posts, you are [...]

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Quick and Easy Home Decorating – Window Valance

August 2, 2011

Finally after all the hard work I have been doing in my hall bathroom, I have been rewarded – it is all coming together just as I had envisioned. No snafus or problems. Yes! I love it when that happens – which usually is NEVER – as in DIY decorating land there is always a [...]

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How to Install Board and Batten

July 25, 2011

My computer came back to life this afternoon! It was dead for the last 3 days. I was getting so frustrated working on my husband’s computer that I went over to mine, waved my arms over it and said - Abracadabra and wished it would go on as I pressed the “on” button. IT WORKED!!! [...]

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Fabric Wrapped Frame = Wall Accent

July 6, 2011

I have had this inspiration photo in my files forever – it is of a fabric frame hung on a wall that accents a cabinet, lamp, and art. I think it creates the perfect vignette for the furnishings. I knew exactly where I wanted to do it in my house, but was waiting to find [...]

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Thrifty Thrifting– Decorating Finds and a Tip

June 6, 2011

I love a good find, don’t you? I find as soon as I get home with my new treasures in tow, I have to get to work right away to transform them. I found some thrifty diy decorating finds this week at a large thrift store near me called 2nd Avenue. It is like Goodwill [...]

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Old Brass Chandelier Makeover – After

May 20, 2011

Here is the second part of how I transformed the old brass chandelier in my foyer. Here is the before – it was a classic colonial chandelier that I bought at a flea market when I first moved into my house many years ago. It is cracked in a few places and the arms are [...]

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How to Make a Chic Butler’s Table from Thrifty Finds

May 8, 2011

Before I show you how I created two very chic tray tables, I wanted to show you where I got the inspiration to make them. Remember my guest room redo. I never showed you the finished room as I was waiting to find just the right side table for the bed. I didn’t have to [...]

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Staging or Decorating Tips and Tricks – Part 3

May 5, 2011

Part 3 + 3 More Tips Today is the last post in this series about staging a home on a small budget. You can click over to the first two posts in the series – Staging or Decorating Tips and Tricks Part 1 and Part 2 to see more. Unlike the staging shows on HGTV [...]

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Staging or Redecorating? – A Few Tricks

April 27, 2011

This is Part 1 of a 3 post series highlighting a house that I staged for a client. You can follow the series by clicking on the links at the end of this post. It took me a few days to do the entire house and I am happy to say that the house sold [...]

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A Fun Take on a Starburst Mirror

April 25, 2011

Do you need an idea for a Mother’s Day gift? An inexpensive, fun, decorative, and chic one perhaps that even a child could make for their mom or grandmother? How about making a Starburst Mirror using clothespins and mirrors from the dollar or craft store? It is so super simple that you may even want [...]