Room Re-do

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On our recent trip to Cincinnati Wild One and I began a make-over on her spare bedroom/office.  You can roll your mouse over the below photo to see the quick change. If you are interested in the process and details — head over HERE.

Before and After

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Because I’m lame and don’t have much to say tonight. Because I’m really tired. Because I need to get to bed. Now. Because I like to change things up. Because I like spray paint. Roll your mouse over the picture of our dated vanity with the shiny brass hardware to see what the wonders of … Read More

It felt like Fall and a Linky thingee

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It felt so much like a Fall day yesterday that I made Acorn Squash for dinner defrosted chicken for soup for tonight dragged out my fall decor box from the attic and did up the mantel I started with a very old rifle Spencer carbine given to DIY Guy by his dad.  It dates back to the … Read More

Green Room – A work in progress

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A while back I determined that having an upstairs office wasn’t such a great idea.  It was too far away from the kitchen, and the hub of activity — and quickly became a place to “stash” stuff.  With guests coming, and kids and friends returning home for visits, I was ready to make the room … Read More

My DIY Project

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Last weekend I walked the shore line just steps from our friends cabin on Battle Lake. I found treasures. For a change I didn’t pick stones. I was distracted by the driftwood. I had a vision. A plan. A DIY project. I found 3 small pieces of driftwood  Exactly what I was looking for to … Read More

Second hand

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I’m in the middle of several projects here at The Cottage (name still to be determined) because that’s how I roll.  With the projects I’ve assigned myself, and the projects that pop-up as I go through my day, and the project list from DIY Guy, I have plenty of things to keep me busy — … Read More

Recent projects

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With a little extra time on my hands — I’ve got a few fun things crossed off my to do list.  Just small little home design changes that I have wanted to do – projects that don’t really take much time at all — or money. Yesterday I painted the faux hearth that DIY made for … Read More

Recycling

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I realize all of you sweet readers aren’t quite as …. well….seasoned as I am.  What I mean is, some of you weren’t even born when I was burning one of these cool candles in the 70’s. Now don’t be jealous — but I have one of these . . . However, if you were born … Read More

Scary?

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I’m in a painting mood….and though I’m done painting indoors until fall — unless this cruddy weather keeps up. So….here’s what I’m thinking… THIS…. TO THIS ?? I’ve seen it done, and like it….                                            … Read More

Reveal #2

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This weekend I treated myself to a bedroom make over — a Mother’s Day gift to me …  The walls were a dark tan and light brown until Saturday afternoon when the painting commenced. Now our bedroom is all one color — Summer White, by Sherwin Williams.  I suppose using the flash gives a better … Read More