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5 Tips for Successful Furniture Shopping

5 Tips for Successful Furniture Shopping

If you have empty rooms to fill, furniture shopping is surely on your list of things to do.  However, if you try to navigate the waters of furniture stores, boutiques and even thrift shops without a plan, you will quickly become overwhelmed.  No matter where you plan to shop (after all, you can find someContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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Great Furniture Find In Tennessee

Great Furniture Find In Tennessee

If you have the great fortune to live in or near Franklin, TN, you probably already know about Rooster Tails.  I’ve been there a couple of times during my trips to the area, and this quirky shop never fails to reveal something great inside. Pin ItContinue Reading

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Turn Your Old Entertainment Center Into a (Play) Kitchen

Turn Your Old Entertainment Center Into a (Play) Kitchen

A friend posted this picture on Facebook, and I couldn’t resist sharing this great idea.  Because television sizes and orientation  have changed so much over the past several years (from square screens to widescreens), I see old entertainment cabinets in thrift shops, curbs, garage sales and “for sale” lists all the time.  No one has aContinue ReadingContinue Reading

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A Fun Use For an Old Bed

A Fun Use For an Old Bed

I was in Franklin, TN, last week playing tourist, and I popped in to check out the shops at The Factory on the edge of town.  Hanging in the “hallway” was this fantastic hanging bed! Pin ItContinue Reading

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How to Determine Whether You Should Reupholster or Buy New Furniture

How to Determine Whether You Should Reupholster or Buy New Furniture

If you have an old, worn-out sofa, chair or bench in your possession, chances are you have considered having it reupholstered. But, is reupholstery always the best choice? Here are some points to consider before making your decision. Pin ItContinue Reading

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What Does “COM” or “COL” Mean?

What Does “COM” or “COL” Mean?

If you have shopped for upholstered furniture recently, you may have come across the acronyms “COM” or “COL.”  It’s helpful to know the meaning of these terms, since they can open up a world of options to you when you design your next room! Pin ItContinue Reading

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Before & After:  Desk Chair

Before & After: Desk Chair

I LOVE finding old, much-loved, slightly-in-need-of-repair pieces of furniture and giving them a new life.  Even more, I love using color to create something new and exciting out of a bland piece. Pin ItContinue Reading

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How to Paint Stained Furniture for a Custom Look

How to Paint Stained Furniture for a Custom Look

All of us have old, hand-me-down furniture we dislike. The good news is that a simple coat of paint can transform those oddities from years past into fantastic pieces you will be proud to show off! Pin ItContinue Reading

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How to Coordinate Fabrics for a Designer Look

How to Coordinate Fabrics for a Designer Look

Have you ever wandered through the bedding and window treatment departments at your local home store and felt completely overwhelmed?  Don’t be tempted to buy a “Room-in-a-Bag” set to complete your home decorating project.  You can get a custom, designer look by coordinating several fabric patterns yourself. Pin ItContinue Reading

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How To Select Quality Furniture

How To Select Quality Furniture

Shopping for furniture can quickly become overwhelming if you are not armed with the information you need to choose the best pieces for your home and budget.  Knowing what to look for in quality furniture will help you get the most for your decorating dollars. Pin ItContinue Reading

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