We have been thinking about our upcoming move and what furniture we will sell and what furniture will take a trip on the moving van. A true favorite needed to be updated in order to make the cut. An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover. An Old French Bergère Chair Gets A Slipcover One chair that was on the chopping block was a French bergère chair and ottoman. While the form was quite attractive the upholstery was getting rather worn. Not to mention the Tuscan look that was once ... View the Post
Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate
Thank you all so very much for the kind comments regarding my new skirted office desk. As promised here is the tutorial on how I took a white laminate Ikea desktop and created a vintage aluminum finish. Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate. Create An Antique Zinc Look on Laminate Basically, we had started with two Ullrik shelves and a 78 “ long Linnmon tabletop from Ikea that we had found for a great price in the “Ding and Dent” section about five years ago. But Ikea still carries both ... View the Post
The Office Desk Receives A Makeover
I recently was creating a project gallery for the sidebar of the blog. I realized that I had never posted the makeover I gave the desk in my office. The Office Desk Receives A Makeover. The original office makeover was shown last year at this time. At the time I mentioned that I would love to get a different desk as the eight-year-old Ikea was really showing its wear. I mentioned I might skirt the desk if I could find any more of the fabric I used to make the office curtains. Sadly, I ... View the Post
Christmas Clips
Here is another quick and easy holiday craft. It is a perfect activity to help keep the kids occupied and add a festive flair to your decorating and gift giving with Christmas Clips. Christmas clips I created the clips to give as a “thank you” for all the sold orders in my Etsy shop. So Easy To Make The wooden clothespins were found at Wal Mart. They were $1 for 100. Little vintage treasures were hot glued to the clip. (But craft glue could be used instead for little fingers.) Then a ... View the Post
Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin
Next week I will be hosting a dinner party for 12. I wanted something for each guest that would be a nice alternative to the commonplace card. Here is a Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin. Candy Cane Initial and A Pocket Fold Napkin I found the candy cane striped pipe cleaners in the Target $1 section. I have also seen them at the dollar store. You’ll need wire cutters for certain initials and also a pencil or pen to curl the ends. Easy To Make The pipe cleaners bend into ... View the Post
A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes
A big hit at the Perfect Cookie Exchange was A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes. A Hot Cocoa Bar and Other Kitchen Vignettes The colors I used in decorating this year are candy apple red and soft aqua. I carried this happy palette throughout our home and into the kitchen. A wire tiered rack on the center island contains new mason jars filled with marshmallows, candy canes, and cinnamon sticks. Vintage mason jars were brightened with a bit of gingham ribbon. Vintage ... View the Post
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