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I am looking for creative ideas for Table “legs”
Published on 6 Oct 2007 at 2:44 pm.
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Hello, all you creative people!I found an old window and attached frame molding on it to create a glass coffee table with 3 inch around the top to frame out the window. I am looking for creative ideas for “legs”. I didn’t want to put on traditional legs but want […]
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Slipcover picture
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 6:24 pm.
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I would like to see the photos of your slipcovers as mentioned in today’s email (sorry if I emailed you from the wrong place.)
Thanks!
Just loaded this picture up:
http://www.askthefrugaldecoratingdiva.com//images/slipcovers.jpg
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. Want to ask Your Frugal Decorating Diva a question? Or maybe you’d like more […]
Mantle-less fireplace
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 6:06 pm.
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I have a mantle-less fireplace with 48″ x 48″ area above the fireplace that our TV sits in. Any ideas? Theres about 18″ between the top of tile that lines the fireplace box and the space the tv sits in. Could I add a mantle and […]
Small basement windows that I don’t really need the light from
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:33 pm.
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I have two small (approx 1 foot by 1 1/2 foot) recessed windows in my basement. I’m not sure what is the best way to cover them. The basement also has a glass door and two larger (regular size) windows, so there are other sources […]
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Small basement windows that I need the light from
Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:16 pm.
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I am struggling with ideas for my small basement windows. They are located on the back wall behind the basement bar we built. I really need the light from them, but would like some type of treament. The look of the basement is industrial,retro– lots […]
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Lightening up a purple wall.
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 5:59 pm.
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I painted my hall purple and want to lighten it up a bit. Is there any way I can do that? Maybe sponge white over it? Please help. Thanks.
Jess
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You’re in luck! There are a LOT of options for you here. You can do the […]
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Any ideas on what to do with a long hallway?
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 5:31 pm.
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I have a long hallway upstairs - the shorter side is the one with an electrical outlet, but the other is the longest - any ideas? Right now there is nothing on walls.
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Marilee
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Wow, you are very fortunate to have that much empty wall […]
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Should I put Photos on two hallway walls?
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 4:53 pm.
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Hi, I have one more question about my long hallway upstairs. Do you think it would be too cluttered to have pictures on both sides? Thank you much.
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That depends on the width of the hallway. If the hallway is wide enough that TWO people […]
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I need help with an African-Style livingroom.
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 4:43 pm.
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I just bought a merlot color, but looks almost dark brown leather couch and recliner. I am so disappointed because it doesn’t look as nice as the uncomfortable couch I had before. My coffee table has a stone grey/pink top design with fairly thick wrought […]
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Wall color for dark furninshings
Published on 27 Sep 2007 at 3:00 pm.
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I have brown leather furniture, light wood floors, black coffee table and end table and accents, room is open to kitchen with wide opening and I have dark cherry hutch and dinette, stainless steel appliances, what color should I paint walls? I was thinking a […]
