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Vintage Accent Table Makeover/Homemade Chalk Paint
This vintage accent table was an antique store find many years ago. It was missing some of the trim and the finish on top was worn out in spots. It was one of the first pieces we thrifted after moving into our home. Originally I thought I would be using it only temporarily until I had found bigger and better furniture to fill our space but after living with it for a few years I realized how much I liked having a triangle shaped table to fit into the odd spaces in our home. When we bought this table we weren’t considering style or finish, however, we did appreciate that…
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Lamp Makeover With Rice Paper, Paint and Silk Flowers.
A plain white lamp and shade. In my opinion, the best way to start a project! This lamp is clean ad needs no repairs. It was an inexpensive purchase I made a few years ago for our extra bedroom. I had been in the process of painting and throwing the room together quickly and wasn’t sure in what direction I wanted to go. So I figured buying a plain lamp and shade would enable me to change it into exactly what I wanted when the time came. Fast forward to the present…I found a different lamp for our spare room (one that definitely needs to be made over). So this…
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I Made Over Our Loveseat Using RIT Dye, Paint And Decorative Glaze.
This little road side find was not only free but the perfect size for my sunroom. The man putting it on the curb was nice enough to hide it behind his truck until I could come back with my husband and get it home:) At first glance it appeared to be in great shape and in fact the cushions and the body were. It was the fabric that was in need of work and reupholstering this piece wasn’t an option at this time. The fabric was intact though a bit worn in some spots. Otherwise the biggest problem was the amount of fading in some areas. There were also some…