Modern Eco Forest Themed Child’s Room

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I thought we could take just a small break from all the holiday cheer and have a room reveal instead. Jude’s room has been “finished” for a while now but I just wasn’t ready to reveal it. I kept thinking that I wanted to add something more but it’s finally time to reveal it before [Read On]

Halloween on the Porch and The Witch is in the Bag

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I just had to do something Halloween with my left over vintage luggage. First my thoughts were to cut out a Jack- O- Lantern face on the front and insert a light. Cool idea, but wow, these suitcases are tough impossible to cut! Then my friend, posted a picture of some witch’s boots and legs that she [Read On]

Wall Stencils: Customizing your Own

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The Never-Ending Stencil It’s done, it’s finally done. No, not Jude’s entire room but the wall stencil on his focal wall. I have sub-titled this project “The Never Ending Stencil.” There are two reasons for this name; one for the obvious, it took forever to paint and two because at some point in my state [Read On]

My Back Door and More…

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It all started with a can of paint, actually it was 2 cans, the right color and the wrong color. This project is an example of how one thing leads to another and how things can evolve while you are in the process. Before I share the story, take a look at how the door [Read On]

Upstairs Porch Uplift

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Everyone agrees that the hike up the old narrow, steep stairs is worth the trip.  The plain, drab second story porch has been transformed into a cozy and relaxing “get away”.  In fact, our cat Zippy has claimed it for her room. Here’s a couple of before pictures… The tongue and groove porch floor was patched and [Read On]