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DIY Painted Mugs: Glass Paint or Sharpies

July 28, 2014
painted_mugs

I recently picked up the Day Designer ® by Whitney English and as luck would have it, the planner came in either black and white or gold and white.  You can guess which one I opted for.  As it became more apparent that gold was a prominent accent in my new office, I went searching […]

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The Gilded Egg Project

April 11, 2014
DIY Golden Eggs

As a child, I loved to decorate Easter eggs.  It was always a rite of spring. I recall my brother and I sitting at the kitchen table with the Paas eggs dye set up in front of us and eagerly waiting for mom to bring over the hard-boiled eggs for us to decorate. We would […]

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Creating Custom Pony Tail Holders

August 26, 2013

I purchased a few supplies to make buttons for a project I am working on, and it occurred to me the buttons could be turned into custom pony tail holders. You will need the following: A scrap of material, enough for a 3 inch circle A pony tail elastic Scissors Buttons A 3 inch round […]

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DIY- From Drab to Fab With Fresh Paint

April 30, 2013

A few months ago my folks were packing up their home to move to the Carolinas.  I drove up to spend one last evening and pick up a few of my things they had.  On that trip, my mom had a few things set aside to be donated.  Among the donations I found a fabulous wicker […]

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An Inspiring Love Affair With The Wreath

November 6, 2012

Can I tell you about my love affair with wreaths?  I adore how they dress up a door and add character to a house.  Wreaths aren’t just for your front door.  This time of year festive wreaths can adorn a wall or perhaps the back of chairs. They can add elegance to your mantel or […]

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