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Before & After:  Time Out Chair

Before & After: Time Out Chair

A coat of paint and some scrapbook paper transformed a drab chair into a “Time Out” chair too cute to use… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Entry Mirror

Before & After: Entry Mirror

The 1960s and 1970s produced some {ahem} interesting home decor.  I’ve found some pieces that will be fantastic with a bit of a makeover, and I’ll be sharing them with you as they are completed.  This era was the first time that plastics were widely used in decor instead of wood – although, it wasContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Office Makeover

Before & After: Office Makeover

Over the past year, I’ve been working with a local massage therapist who was looking for a change in her office and treatment room.  Check out the before and after photos to see what a difference some small changes can make! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Custom Dry Erase Board

Before & After: Custom Dry Erase Board

Let’s face it – dry erase boards are usually pretty ugly.  The are called “white boards,” after all – blah.  But, a little elbow grease and a few bucks can net you a beautiful dry erase board in the exact size and color you need for your home. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Billiard Room

Before & After: Billiard Room

Paint is a wonderful, inexpensive way to change the look and feel of a space.  But, unfortunately, it can’t do everything.  In today’s before and after photos, we take a look at a billiard room that needed a little more style. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Bench Cushion

Before & After: Bench Cushion

A window seat can be a cozy place to curl up with a good book or a great spot for a kitchen dining nook.  Either way, they are infinitely more comfortable and more interesting with a seat cushion.  Take a peek at one recent project and learn some tips for creating a window seat forContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Bow Window Cornice

Before and After: Bow Window Cornice

Bow and bay windows can be tricky little items.  Their angles make window treatments a challenge!  But, believe it or not, a window treatment for a bay or bow window can be pretty simple… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Bedroom Roman Shade

Before and After: Bedroom Roman Shade

Sometimes, the best window treatment is one that combines light control, privacy and beauty, all in one.  A Roman shade is one of those rare treatments that can take care of all three necessities on its own.  Check out the before and after photos of one recent project in a master bedroom… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Vintage Door Upcycle Art

Vintage Door Upcycle Art

Wall art can be an expensive purchase for any redecorating project.  If you have a large wall to fill, the price tag can go up even more!  Luckily, you can create your own large-scale wall art very inexpensively – even if you are not-so-artsy. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  End Table Makeover

Before & After: End Table Makeover

As some of you may know, I recently opened a small shop called RE:Treats, featuring new, vintage and repurposed furniture, home decor and gifts.  The opportunity came up rather suddenly, but I took a chance and ran with it!  So, for the past month, I have been finding, buying and refinishing furniture and home accessories.Continue Reading

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