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I Was a Faker
Hello friends, my name is Karen and I was a big faker. I did not totally finish the credenza before I posted it. Remember, it was cold and rainy when I worked on it? I just got frustrated before the...
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Curbside Headboard Into Garage Chalkboard
The best time to go trolling for curbside finds is Saturday afternoon just before dark. The very best time to go hunting is the weekend of the huge neighborhood garage sale near our current city house....
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Buffet Table With History
The best time to shop for anything at a resale shop or an auction is when no one else is willing to be out shopping. If you want the best deals go when it is raining, early in the morning or, like we...
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“Franken Furniture” on the Back Porch
We have started creating an oasis on the back porch. I totally blame Sweet Amanda for the porch color scheme and Baby Boy for the name- the Skittle porch. He says that is what all the colors look like....
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A Bench for the Foot of the Bed
This project has been a long time in the works. A year ago, before I even considered moving to the burbs, I literally picked up these legs out of the trash at a garage sale. (I did ask first.) They...
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10 of My Favorite Posts and a Big Thank You!
If things go as they have been for the last week, by the time I wake up tomorrow I will have had 50,000 page views on my little teeny tiny minnow of a blog. I will also be celebrating two years of...
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Ways to Repurpose a Cabinet Door
Cabinet doors are easy to find and can be purchased for a song. If you know someone who is getting a new kitchen, ask for the doors. I did when my neighbor, Shahana tore out a section of her cabinets...
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Bathroom Shelf DIY
When I started thinking about redoing the master bath I found this awesome picture. I wish I had saved the location I found this. I have checked my Pinterest boards and done an image search with no...
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1970′s End Table Makeover
A coworker picked up this end table on the side of the road. When she offered it to me, of course I took it but I didn’t need it for our home. A couple of times a year I offer up free stuff to my...
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Burn Pile Barn Door
Today I am going to show you the amazing barn door I made from wood that was destined for the burn pile. I have an odd obsession with things saved from the trash. I own (or it owns me depending who you...
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Roadside Repurposed Dresser
We found this beauty sitting on the side of the road outside a rental house. There wasn’t much I loved about the piece except that it had some great French Provincial hardware hiding under layers of...
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Making a Standing Chalkboard
We are clearing out the Garagemahal as we prepare to put our beloved Star Hill on the market. I am getting pressure from Mr. Math to get rid of the hoard. My collection of odd bits and parts, Doo dads,...
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Reclaimed Wood Signs
I love the look of reclaimed wood and I have been smitten with reclaimed wood signs for a while. This week it was my turn to do the craft project for our ladies craft night so of course I planned a...
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A Bench for the Foot of the Bed
This project has been a long time in the works. A year ago, before I even considered moving to the burbs, I literally picked up these legs out of the trash at a garage sale. (I did ask first.) They...
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10 of My Favorite Posts and a Big Thank You!
If things go as they have been for the last week, by the time I wake up tomorrow I will have had 50,000 page views on my little teeny tiny minnow of a blog. I will also be celebrating two years of...
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