Before and After

11 Jul 2013

How To Update A Mid Century Modern Foot Stool

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Be inspired to update a mid century modern foot stool found and give it a new look with a modern twist.

24 Jun 2013

A Trendy Makeover: Vintage Mid Century Mod Kitchen Chairs

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A Pair of Thrift Store Mid Century Mod Kitchen Chairs Get a Fresh New Look Hi All, I absolutely love redesigning thrift store furniture pieces. It has to be one of my favorite creative projects to work on. In the … Continued

16 Jun 2013

A Master Bedroom Update: An Upcycled Home Office Nook

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Happy Monday Everyone, As you know, I have been working on my master bedroom for over two months now. It is slowly coming along nicely. Today I would like to share with you my “Upcycled Home Office Nook” that takes up a … Continued

16 Apr 2013

A Shabby To Chic Beach Rocking Chair Makeover & Master Bedroom Update

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Hi All, Today I am happy to share with you a “shabby to beach chic” rocking chair makeover I recently completed. I found this little rocking chair at a thrift shop a couple of months ago in the weathered, chippy condition you see here in … Continued

1 Mar 2013

Decorating Inspiration…A Master Bedroom Mood Board

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Hello Blogland Friends, If you have been reading my blog for awhile then you may remember when I mentioned my bucket list for 2013. I plan on redesigning all three bedrooms on the second floor. Each room needs a complete overhaul … Continued

9 Nov 2012

Organizing A Kitchen…A Quick and Easy Drawer Update

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I don’t know about you, but keeping my home clean and well, organized is a challenge that sometimes feels like a losing battle. With two kids, a husband, two dogs, and rabbit in the house my To Do list is always full. Some … Continued

2 Nov 2012

A Creative Carpeted Staircase Makeover…A Redesign How To Guide

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Hi All, This week’s post has been a long time coming. I began this project months ago and it progressed over time. It has been finished for quite some time too. I am ashamed to admit I have been sitting on … Continued

27 Sep 2012

Crafting An Upcycled Medicine Cabinet

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Learn how to create a “new” medicine cabinet by upcycling an old thrift store wooden crate, chicken wire and vintage fabric.

20 Sep 2012

Updating Bathroom Cabinetry…Cottage Style

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An easy way of updating bathroom cabinetry with a little bit of cash, paint wallpaper and creativity. If you love Cottage Style you’ll love this DIY project.

13 Sep 2012

A Shabby to Chic Master Bathroom Makeover Reveal

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Hi All, The past few days it has felt like fall here in eastern North Carolina. I have had the pleasure of having the windows open because the temps have been in the upper 70’s to low 80’s, dipping into … Continued