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4 Jun 2016

Easy Decorating: Customizing Lamps With Paint

by Lisa Hogan | posted in: Crafts & Creative Decorating, Home Staging Projects | 0

When decorating, finding the perfect accents can be difficult. You can easily customize lamps with paint to make them unique and compliment your existing décor.

4 Jun 2016

My Farmhouse Kitchen….Installing A “New” Cast Iron Kitchen Sink

by | posted in: Before and After, Cottage Decorating, Design Projects | 4

Update your farmhouse style kitchen on a budget with a new second hand cast iron enamel sink. See the transformation in my own kitchen here.

4 Jun 2016

For The Love of Vintage Melmac Melamine.

by | posted in: A Vintage Home | 2

For those of us with a fondness for vintage, what retro inspired kitchen would be complete without a few pieces of brightly colored melmac dinnerware? I began collecting melmac dishes a few years ago. It reminds me of eating oatmeal … Continued

4 Jun 2016

Turquoise Treasures… An Aqua Love Affair

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating | 0

I’ve been on an “Aqua” kick this past year. Recently I realized how many projects I have done in this color when I was going through my picture files. Not only have I painted many of my creations this color I … Continued

4 Jun 2016

Decorating With Upcycled Beach Decor

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Lisa's Product Showcase | 2

Creatively upcycled beach decor for that’ll make you wish you lived by the Seashore.

4 Jun 2016

Our trip to the Raleigh Fairgrounds Flea Market

by | posted in: A Day In The Life, Travel and Sightseeing | 0

Awhile back I read about the Raleigh Fairgrounds Flea Market in Country Living Magazine. It looked great and have been dying to go ever since. A few weeks ago I finally got the chance. It is huge and vendors are … Continued

3 Jun 2016

Heavenly Hoosier Table! A Country Makeover On A Budget

by | posted in: Cottage Decorating, Furniture Makeovers, Shabby to Chic Makeovers, Yard Sales and Thrifty Finds | 5

A vintage Hoosier table gets a Country makeover for a country style kitchen.

3 Jun 2016

Summer Blooms

by | posted in: Cottage Gardening | 3

Summer is arriving here in Eastern North Carolina. One of the tell tale signs that summer is near is the sight of beautiful blooming purple cone flowers in my garden. I just love these flowers. Every year I buy a … Continued