Archives for January 2007

Could you possibly enlarge your photos of your finished projects?

Published on 29 Jan 2007 at 7:54 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Tips.

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Could you possibly enlarge your photos of your finished projects?
They are so tiny that details cannot be seen and the creative descriptions do not give them justice.
Just a suggestion…I really have a hard time seeing the actual finished creation.
Thank you…a subscriber

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Do you know how to update ceiling fans?

Published on 23 Jan 2007 at 2:11 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Ceilings.

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Hello, I’m always on here reading the great ideas you have, sooo now I have a question of my own..how can I update two fans in my house that are old and ugly..can’t afford new ones and the most I can spend on them is […]

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I need ideas for an 8-year old boy’s school Valentine mailbox

Published on 21 Jan 2007 at 3:14 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Valentine's Day, Sports.

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Do you have any clever ideas for Valentine Card Mailboxes? In the past we have used a shoebox and covered it with colorful paper, foil Valentine cards, foam cut-outs, etc. I’m looking for some different ideas. I need a good one so my 8 yr […]

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Making a recipe scrapbook

Published on 21 Jan 2007 at 2:57 pm. 2 Comments.
Filed under Heirloom.

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I am making recipie scrapbooks for my sisters, and sister-in-law for next Christmas of all my great grandmother, grandma, and mom’s recipies. Have you made one before? ?f you have, do you have any suggestions? I want the theme to be something like “generations of […]

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What are these spots on my bathroom wall?

Published on 21 Jan 2007 at 2:27 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Bathrooms.

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In the last year my son has taken over the guest bathroom as his own. I have noticed that there are some very strange yellowy type stains on the walls. They aren’t really stains, but more like something ON the walls over the paint. I […]

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Do you have any ideas on how to decorate for a lodge /cabin look in a bedroom?

Published on 14 Jan 2007 at 3:00 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Bedrooms, Cabin look, Lodge look.

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Do you have any ideas on how to decorate for a lodge /cabin look in a bedroom? All ideas are appreciated!!

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I LOVE both of these looks can share some pictures with you of how I have used them. Here is one of the “cabin”. […]

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How do I decorate a very long hallway?

Published on 14 Jan 2007 at 2:52 pm. 1 Comment.
Filed under Painting, Walls, Lighting, Wallpaper, Painting, Hallways.

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HERE IS MY PROBLEM, I HAVE A VERY LONG HALLWAY DOWNSTAIRS…ABOUT 20/25 FEET, ABOUT 4FEET WIDE. THE RIGHT SIDE ISNT THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THERE’S A BEDROOM AND ANOTHER HALLWAY AND AN OFFICE ON THAT SIDE. MY PROBLEM IS THE LEFT SIDE (EXTERIOR WALL). ITS JUST […]

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Do you have any ideas for decorating a kitchen with hearts?

Published on 14 Jan 2007 at 2:37 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Kitchens, Valentine's Day, Themes, Collections.

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Well I am a heart fanatic! If you have any tips or suggestions about how to decorate a kitchen in a heart theme, please let me know.

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Well, your timing on this is good, with Valentine’s Day not too far off. And I just bought […]

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Do you have any creative ideas on how to decorate a baby boy’s nursery in an alphabet theme?

Published on 9 Jan 2007 at 11:36 am. No Comments.
Filed under Kids Decorating, Bedrooms.

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Do you have any creative ideas on how to decorate a baby boy’s nursery in an alphabet theme?What things could I make? The room is light blue and probably will stay that color. It’s also not very big so everything should be multifuntional if possible.
You […]

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What have you recycled/created lately?

Published on 9 Jan 2007 at 11:16 am. 2 Comments.
Filed under Repurposing, General Tips.

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I took a large Tide box and covered it with contact paper………(beautiful grapes and leaves) I am using it in my laundry room to collect the lint and used bounce sheets from the dryer………the box has a lid and doesn’t take up much room….and when […]

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