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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 ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Kitchen Window Treatment Upgrade

Before and After: Kitchen Window Treatment Upgrade

Looking for a way to upgrade your kitchen without spending a ton of money.  Read on for a peek at what I did in my own kitchen recently… Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Bay Window Valance

Before and After: Bay Window Valance

There are many ways to add style and punch to bay windows.  Sometimes, a simple valance is all that is needed. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Organize Your Home Improvement Projects With a Custom Photo Book

Organize Your Home Improvement Projects With a Custom Photo Book

Sometimes, the most difficult project of a remodeling project is keeping everything organized after the project is complete.  Keeping track of what paint color you used on the bathroom walls or what manufacturer made your cabinetry can be challenging.  And, having this information at your fingertips later on can be a lifesaver!  A photo bookContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Master Bath Valance

Before and After: Master Bath Valance

You may not think of putting a valance on your bathroom window.  But, this set of before and after photos may just change your mind…Continue Reading

Before and After:  Desk Transformation

Before and After: Desk Transformation

I love to bring new life to old furniture.  Not only is it possible to get a great-quality piece for a song if it’s not in the best condition, but it’s also possible to create just exactly the right piece for your space – without endless shopping for the perfect pre-made look.  Check out oneContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Window Treatments That Camouflage

Before & After: Window Treatments That Camouflage

I know this will come as a complete shock to you, but not every home was well-designed.  You don’t say, right?  Thankfully, there are ways to hide those features that are less-than-desirable, while adding function and beauty to a space.  Check out how we dealt with a window that was oddly short in a roomContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Patio Door Drapery Solution

Before and After: Patio Door Drapery Solution

Patio doors are notoriously difficult when it comes to window treatments – especially sliding patio doors.  Swinging French doors allow you to install curtain panels, blinds or shades directly to the door, but sliding doors don’t work that way.  Instead, often times we are left to live with sad-looking vertical blinds.  Verticals, however, are NOTContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Before and After:  Master Bedroom Valance

Before and After: Master Bedroom Valance

I truly believe that window treatments are the finishing touch in any room.  A space just doesn’t seem quite finished without something on the windows.  Check out this master bedroom project to see how a valance adds just the right touch to the room. Pin ItContinue Reading

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