One of my favorite style homes comes complete with a wraparound porch. They are charming and lovely and I wish I had one. But. I do still have a porch and I plan to do the most I can with what I have. You can bring a little “home” outside by adorning your front porch […]
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5 Great Ways to “Weather” or Distress Furniture
Sometimes, old furniture just has more character. And well, we can pretend new furniture does too, after we weather it! There are a few different methods to weathering furniture. Method 1 This works wonderfully for pallet wood or other wood tables, chairs, furniture, etc. You will need: Steel Wool Vinegar Break up the […]
6 Tips for Choosing the Right Paint Color
If I have said it once, I have said it a hundred times. I love to paint! Eventually, each room in my house will have its own identity, which will consist of an identifying paint color and rug. It can be a little scary to pick out the paint for your room. The paint choosing […]
How to Clean Upholstered Furniture
There are a couple of things that professionals will suggest when it comes to cleaning upholstered furniture. One. Check the cleaning the code. That’s right. There is a code on the tag that will tell you what kind of solution you should use on the upholstery. This is so helpful. You can find it on […]
10 Household Items to Use for Fabulous Decor Accents
I have a good friend who is really good at using everyday household “nothing” pieces and making them terrific. Here are 10 things that you can use to dress up your decor: 1. Glass Vases or Vessels- great for a mantle, centerpiece, etc. You can spray paint old wine glasses or beer bottles for a […]
How to a Paint Striped Wall
I have probably mentioned a half a dozen times or so that I love to paint walls in my house. I think it is the best bang for your buck. I know some people get nervous about the change, but paint is great because- you can paint over it if you don’t like it. When […]