Painted Desk

from Miss Mustard Seed
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Miss Mustard Seed has worked her magic on yet another piece of furniture--this (now) gorgeous desk with a two-tone paint finish and stained top. Simply beautiful!   Via Miss Mustard Seed. (With plenty more pics, including before pics.) … [Read more...]

Home Office Inspiration

Since Wednesday, when I found some gorgeous fabric that I’d love to use in my office, I’ve had home offices on my mind.  Yesterday, about once every two hours, I would just go stand in the doorway to my office and imagine what it would look like all decorated, completely organized, and beautiful.  Oh, I can’t wait for that day!!So last night, I tried to find some home office inspiration online.  I had imagined my office … [Read more...]

Easy Dry Erase Board

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Remember my empty frame on my kitchen wall? The one that's been hanging there for almost a year? I knew I wanted it to be a message board, and my immediate thought was to make a chalkboad. But I dragged my feet, and dragged my feet some more, because I just couldn't bring myself to do yet another chalkboard. I've just gotten a bit tired of chalkboards. So, it hung there empty...waiting to be filled. I'm pleased to report that it is now … [Read more...]

Button Magnets and Push Pins

turn cover buttons and small print fabrics into magnets and push pins
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I've been working hard on the big projects here around the condo--refinishing cabinets, installing and finishing countertops, building banquette seating, tiling a backsplash, and the list goes on. While all of those things are good and fun, I've really been missing those smaller, crafty-type projects I used to work on. Soooo...I've decided to make time--or at least TRY to make time--in my schedule for a DIY craft project each week. Some weeks … [Read more...]