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Outdoor Privacy Wall Idea
Do you have a boring open outdoor space? Awkward porch area without architectural interest? Do you have neighbors close by? We had all of the above on our Florida lanai. 2 sides were open to the yard and it was rather boring and undefined. I did not want to screen in the area- I felt…
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Kitchen Banquette
If you have the right space a banquette is one of my favorite additions to an eat in area. What’s so wonderful about a banquette? You have seating above AND storage below! Benches generally allow for more people to smoosh in for a fun, intimate space. This easily seats 5 adults but many more can…
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Drop Cloth Curtains
Over the years I’ve used drop cloths as curtains in different ways in different settings in many different houses. I love their natural color. I love the woven texture. I love their price tag (about $10 per panel). …
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DIY Door as a Headboard
We had a Queen size sleigh bed since we got married with a matching bedroom set. We loved the bed but wanted to upsize to a king when buying new mattresses. I was trying to think how to make the existing dressers work because I didn’t want to buy a whole bedroom set and the…
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DIY Shiplap School: Installation
If you’ve read yesterday’s post “Shiplap School- DIY Shiplap Boards” you survived a VERY long post and you are ready for action! Let’s get down to how to hang your shiplap boards starting from the bottom up. Gather your supplies (see prior post) and cover your carpet or flooring. Remove any outlet or light covers…