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Vintage Barstools in a New Space!

May 15, 2021 by Cynthia Nessel

Barstools using Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer

Looking for new ways to update an old piece of furniture. Vintage Barstools Furniture Makeover using Decor Transfers! These vintage barstools have been painted and sealed using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The color Athenian Black was used and then Clear Wax was applied for a finish. The artwork on the front is an Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer called Painterly Florals. Keeping reading for ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: barstools makeover, Create With Cynthia, furniture makeovers, vintage decor, vintage furniture makeover, vintage home decor

5 Upcycling Projects for the Home!

July 17, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Upcycling Projects for the Home on Create With Cynthia

Looking for ideas and inspiration on completing home decor projects. Second Hand and Thrift Store items are rewarding to upcycle. 5 Upcycling Projects for the Home! Hi there Sweet Friends, this week flew by. Thursday came and went and I never hit publish on my post. I missed y'all. But I am back today with my 5 Favorites! I love a good upcycle and I bet you do too! Today, I've ... Read the Post

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Tips for Creating a Vintage Vibe in your Home!

May 14, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Vintage Home Decor on Create With Cynthia

Do you love old antique finds? Would you like ideas to Create a Vintage Vibe in your Home? Are you looking to incorporate repurposed and recycled stuff in your home? Here are Five Tips for incorporating vintage decor in your Home! I am a Vintage Fanatic, Sweet Friends. I've always loved old stuff, but honestly it wasn't until a few years back when I really started to enjoy ... Read the Post

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Vintage Typewriter Decor and a Story About 1992!

May 5, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Vintage Typewriter decor and a story about 1992!

Looking for a last minute gift idea for the Mom in your life? Check out the beautiful Custom Wallpaper and Prints from PhotoWall. Wall Art by Passionate People. And now for Vintage Typewriter Decor and a Story About 1992! I love vintage, I love old door knobs and spindle legs. I love old suitcases and old furniture like Sewing Cabinets. I love irons and washboards and all those things ... Read the Post

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How to Create a Morning Routine during Quarantine!

April 30, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

How to Create a Morning Routine on Create With Cynthia

Is your Morning Routine thrown off because you and your family are in Quarantine? Here are tips on How to Create a Morning Routine during Quarantine? We are all, in some form or another, stuck in quarantine. Sweet Friends, has it changed your life??? Goodness gracious it has changed mine. Shelter in Place, Social Distance, eLearning... it's not something I am used to. It feels like ... Read the Post

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Getting Ready for Fall!

September 17, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, have you been getting ready for fall? Today's post is just a modge podge of things that are going on this week. First up, Getting Ready for Fall and My Fall Favorites! Fall Favorites! In my post on Saturday, Weekly Round Edition #4, I referred you to some of "My Fall Favorites" on the web. You can check that out here. I have been so busy with Furniture ... Read the Post

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