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Vintage Radio Transformation

A couple weeks ago my mom and I stopped in to check out the goods at an indoor yard sale that her parish Squires were hosting and I came across this vintage radio and cabinet. This vintage radio...

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Transforming a Plain Old Dresser to an Industrial Masterpiece

When I bought this ugly old dresser… This dresser gets a great makeover! I planned on transforming into something like this… But then I saw this picture on Pinterest and the plan changed.   After a...

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What I Learned About Using Dark Wax

I have a love/hate relationship with dark wax.  On one hand it can transform a plain old piece into a masterpiece.  But it can be difficult to control the colour and has often left me frustrated....

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What’s Bloomin’?

Most people know they have turned into their mother when they hear themselves saying something their mom used to say, or cooking a dish their mom was famous for.  But I knew I was turning into my mom...

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The Making of a Garden Dresser

  How I transformed this wicker chest into a sweet little garden dresser. One of the challenges of downsizing is deciding what to do with the extra furniture.  In our old house I had this wicker...

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Love is Kind

Tomorrow my favourite handyman and I will celebrate our 33rd anniversary!  I love being married to him and he truly is my best friend.  He is the one I want to call when I have news of something, good...

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Upcycled Paper Flowers for a Hipsters Wedding

In a few short weeks, my baby boy will become someone’s husband!  That is crazy, but we are so excited to welcome Jess into our family.   TJ and Jess are what many refer to as hipsters… the modern day...

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Love is Slow to Anger- 3 simple steps to help you live this out in your...

When we were first married I had a picture in my house that had twelve hearts and inside each of the hearts was one of the love attributes from 1 Corinthians.  I remember a friend who commented to me...

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Repurposed Stereo Cabinet

While I love upcycling dressers and desks and such, I am always looking out for interesting pieces that can be repurposed and  recieve new life.  My Handyman and I were at a yard sale and came across...

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Before and After Painted Furniture

Check out these “Before and After” pics of upcycled and transformed furniture. Right now, my house has been taken over by wedding projects… painted signs, bridesmaid dresses, paper flowers, a pallet...

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