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Guest Post:  Upcycled Furniture – Make Your Old Home New Again

Guest Post: Upcycled Furniture – Make Your Old Home New Again

Upcycled furniture and home accessories are an affordable way to add unique style to your home – whether you’ve lived in your home for years or you just moved in.  Using items you already have can make even the most boring space seem new again – on a budget.  Read on for some upcycling tips from Ruth Barton…Continue Reading

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Guest Post:  Best Furniture Upcycle Projects for 2013

Guest Post: Best Furniture Upcycle Projects for 2013

Furniture upcycling has been trendy for several years.  Not only can you create a one-of-a-kind piece that is custom designed for your own home, but you can also save a ton of money doing it.  Read on to see Alex Gillham’s favorite furniture upcycling projects from the past year.  Which is your favorite?  Leave meContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After: Upcycled Jeans

Before and After: Upcycled Jeans

I was recently asked to contribute an article and project to the Decorating page on Answers.com…how fun is that?  I was honored, and now I’d love to share that project with you! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Guest Post:  Christmas in July!  Reuse Christmas Decor All Year Round

Guest Post: Christmas in July! Reuse Christmas Decor All Year Round

Cleaning out your attic or basement this summer?  Instead of tossing all those old Christmas decorations, try looking at them in a new way and recycle them into decor you can use all year!  Today’s guest post will give you some great ideas on how to reuse some of those old holiday items… Pin ItContinue Reading

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What is Upcycled Home Decor?

What is Upcycled Home Decor?

With the popularity of the green design movement, the term “upcycled” is often used in decorating circles.  Unfortunately, it is often used incorrectly.  So, what does it mean, exactly?  Read on to find out… 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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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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Silk Leaf Trees:  Upcycled Winter Decor

Silk Leaf Trees: Upcycled Winter Decor

Any interior designer will tell you that fake plants are not the fastest way to a gorgeous home decor.  While they do have their place (mostly offices and other commercial spaces), and there are some gorgeous faux flowers out there, most of the time I’d rather not see fake plants used in home decorating.  IfContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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