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Do you change out your accessories?
Published on 5 Nov 2006 at 5:29 pm.
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Do you change out your accessories? Do you do a seasonal change out?
I think I get stuck in a rut. I have used the same bed spread on my bed for a couple of years. The funny thing of it is, is that I have […]
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I’m looking for a really inexpensive way of making/purchasing curtains
Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 6:54 pm.
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Filed under General Decorating, Windows, Repurposing.
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I have LOTS of windows. LOTS. I’m looking for a really inexpensive way of making/purchasing curtains for them. I do have a sewing machine, but honestly, with 4 kids, a husband, a full time job and we’ve only been in this house 1 month, I […]
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I have need information on painting a bathroom vanity.
Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 6:06 pm.
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I have read alot of the information on painting a bathroom vanity. The vanity top is in great condition, it just needs new fixtures. But the drawers are a mess and so is the area under the sink. I don’t think using just shelf paper […]
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Help! I am having problems with storage in my new home.
Published on 18 Oct 2006 at 12:47 pm.
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Help! I am having problems with storage in my new home - the bedrooms are small. Makes it hard to know what to do with them. It’s a 1965 ranch style that has had loads of updates. We’ve just bought it, and 3 of the […]
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Any ideas for using empty plastic prescription bottles?
Published on 16 Oct 2006 at 8:10 pm.
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Any ideas for using empty plastic prescription bottles? I have quite a few and hate to throw them out. thanks……
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I’m guessing you’ll like this sewing kit I blogged about a while back. This one was done over 50 years ago:
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. Want […]
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How can I display an old iron cooking pot?
Published on 16 Oct 2006 at 7:59 pm.
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How can I display an old iron cooking pot ….. do not want to paint it because it would take the value away from it. I have planted flowers in it before and put it on our deck.
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* A pot like this makes a […]
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Using enamelware for a bird feeder, bird bath or plant holder.
Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 4:39 pm.
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If using an enamelware bowl being used as a bird feeder, bird bath or plant holder, could it be used without drilling holes (for birdbaths, etc.)? I would think that some small clamps could be used, or perhaps those plastic hangers that clip onto planters.
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Residing a refrigerator to look more country.
Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 4:05 pm.
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I have a french country kitchen, I have repainted old cabinets, opened up the wall to expose the chimney, put the original potbelly stove in front of bricks, it looks good but the fridge is yuck. I thought of building a cabinet around it but […]
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I made a terra cotta worm from 4″ terra cotta pots and I need a face
Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 2:58 pm.
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Ok …I made a terra cotta worm from 4″ terra cotta pots and I need a face, I am awful at this stuff…nothing fancy infact needs to be a sorta comical..am I explaining myself well…probably not…please help
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Can you please provide me with either online resources or a good book that contains ideas for organizing a craft room?
Published on 13 Oct 2006 at 1:16 pm.
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Can you please provide me with either online resources or a good book that contains ideas for organizing a craft room?
Also, I also need directions for painting an entertainment center that has a sliding door. It’s an inexpensive piece of furniture made of MDF (can […]
