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Before & After Wood Dresser Makeover!

July 14, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking for ways to transform an old wood dresser. Consider a can of chalk paint to add some color and style to an old piece of furniture. Before & After Wood Dresser Makeover! Restoring an old Wood Dresser is always a thrill, Sweet Friends.  This Wood Dresser is so pretty, but it was very damaged on one side. A can of paint was the solution to a problem dresser that almost became ... Read the Post

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Tips for Using Wax on Painted Furniture!

June 4, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking for Tips on Using Wax on Painted Furniture? Get ideas to help you decide if wax is right for your furniture makeover project. This week is all about Furniture Makeovers, Sweet Friends. With all the crazy and bizarre things happening in our world, I needed something to distract myself. Furniture Makeovers are a great way to get distracted. Today, I'm sharing my "Five Tips for Using ... Read the Post

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Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray!

May 12, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Learn how to create an Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray? A Serving Tray is a great addition to your home decor, as it can be used in any room or given as a gift to someone you love. Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray is on the agenda today, Sweet Friends. I am using some of my favorite products on this project. These products, Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfers and Debi's Design Diary DIY ... Read the Post

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No Sew Bunnies – Three Different Ways!

April 9, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking for easy ways to create No-Sew Bunnies for your Spring Decor? Look no farther, because I've got three different ways to show you how to create No-Sew Bunnies! Bunnies remind me of Spring, Sweet Friends! I always get a kick when I'm hiking a trail and a little furry friend hops by. Here in Northern California it happens frequently. "No Sew Bunnies - Three Different Ways" is on the ... Read the Post

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Vintage Spring Decorating with Carrots!

March 19, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking for ways to add a Vintage feeling to your home during Spring. Create Spindle or Vintage Clothespin Carrots. Then embrace Vintage Spring Decorating with Carrots! Hey there, Sweet Friends, my hope for you is that you are healthy and happy and enjoying this time when we should be socializing less. I'm thankful for my health and during this period of chaos, I'm really thankful for the ... Read the Post

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Painted Drop Cloth Bunnies!

March 17, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking for super easy spring decorating projects that are inexpensive? Here is an easy way to reuse old drop cloths and create Drop Cloth Bunnies for your Spring Home Decor. Hi there, Sweet Friends, remember last month, when I joined the Pinterest Organization Challenge and created my "Spindle Carrots for Spring Decor?" Well, this month the Pinterest Challenge is Spring ... Read the Post

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