A large free Christmas tree wreath project and I’ll show you how to make it, using what you have on hand or find outside. Who doesn’t love FREE…especially in these days of heavy DIY! This is a large Christmas wreath that I made for the cost of nothing last year and it’s so easy to do. I think that going…
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How to antique a mirror with patina…it’s a process that takes a little time, but easy to do! Why would you want to make a new mirror look old? I prefer vintage pieces but it’s not always possible to find and when it’s not…then DIY to the rescue.
How To Use Up Old Scraps Of Lace Beautifully
Lately I’ve had the bug to sew using my huge crate full of vintage lace fabric that has been sitting in my studio calling softly. Most of the lace was found on various brocante hunts in France and I have had this project in my head for sometime now. I purposefully left my sewing machine out in plain sight all…
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Tattered French Treasures and Favorite Junk
Over the last few years I have greatly thinned out my personal stash of tattered treasures and in general as I get older prefer less clutter. Truth be told though, there are those pieces that I do love enough to hang on to and collectibles that if I see when out and about at a great price….I may still grab…
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How To Decorate For Fall With Mixed Metals
I love to mix silver and gold in my decor and vignettes and in planning for Thanksgiving that comes later this month we have the perfect set of family heirloom dishes to accomplish that with on the table. Passed down from my husband’s family, a large set of Royal Copenhagen porcelain that was used on the table at holiday time…
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