DIY Projects
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Photo shoot with Mama Moose Photography!!
Sometimes the coolest things can happen out of the blue. A couple weeks ago, a lady purchased the Rocking Chair I had just refinished. After meeting her, I learned that she intended to use the chair in a baby / maternity photoshoot. What a sweet lady she was. So here it is!! My first piece of furniture in a…
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Beautiful Antique Dresser & Swing Mirror
I picked up this piece from a nice gentleman who lived nearby. Having recently moved to Orangeville, Ontario, we haven’t really had the chance to explore the area as much as we would have liked. He lived about 5 minutes away. We arrived at his house and were taken aback by the breath taking view…
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Shabby Chic Coffee Table & End Tables
I picked up this set at yet another auction. The three piece set coffee table and end tables was originally a dark mahogany finish with a little wear on them. It was a great find as I had just bought a brand new quart of Old White ASCP (Annie Sloan Chalk Paint). This previously loved set needed…
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Antiqued Rocking Chair
This “up-cycling” business has become quite the hobby. I’ve now become an auction addict, always looking for antique pieces to “up-cycle” (love this new word) and refinish. The moment I saw this Rocking Chair, I knew it had great potential. For this real wood (and quite heavy) piece I’ve decided to experiment with the Cottage-white…
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Chic “new” console table
The main reason I started this blog was to “show off” my designs, arts and crafts projects. For my first undertaking, I’ve decided to refinish a Kroehler Console table. The piece originally was very nice but outdated. On a whim, I picked out the Martha Stewart vintage decor paint to try out. It was also on…
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My Banana-bread-cake-thingy
Ever wanted to make your house smell AMAZINGLY yummy-licious? Here’s my banana bread recipe easy to make and bake! Ingredients 3 or 4 ripe bananas, smashed 1/3 cup melted butter 3/4 cup of brown sugar (can easily be reduced) 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups…
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Yummy Tasty Day-old Iced Coffee
Ever had left over coffee from a coffee pot made in the morning? Instead of wasting money and time going to Starbucks and spending loads on a Venti icy drink… re-use your coffee by simply adding ice cubes and double double creamer, mix and voilà!!!
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