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Choosing Inspiration Fabric
Decorating? Do you want to know the secret to getting the look you want? You know the look. Coordinated but not too matchy. Combination of textures. leather, and wood. Incredible accessories and window…
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How to Decorate a Mantel
I don’t know about you but when it comes to decorating my mantel I feel like I never get it quite right. I like parts of it but not the overall look. What’s…
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8 Easy Ways to Decorate with Books
I said I’d never do it. Never. But I did. Last year I stopped buying and borrowing books and switched to e-books. Sad but necessary. But I still love books! Real books. Colorful…
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Restoring and Cleaning Antique Wood
For many years I was an antique dealer and learned many tricks to restore antiques to their beautiful state. Two of the best products I found are Restor-a-finish and Shield Paste Wax both…
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DIY Magnet Board
My son, Mitchell, has a magnet collection from his travels around the world … New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, Italy, England. He wanted a manly way to display them. So this is what we…
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Displaying Dishes & Collectibles
A few years ago I went to an antique store that was going out of business. I found this awesome rebar and wood shelf and bought it for $75 delivered. It has been…
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No Lists, No Chores
I have 3 days off in a row. Just finished my busy time at work for the season working long days and into the evening. A lot of design work going on. Everyone’s…
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Displays Under Glass – Cloches and Boxes
Almost anything looks like art if it is displayed under glass in cloches, bell jars, or glass boxes. It tends to isolate and capture the beauty in everyday objects, bits of nature, found…
