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Cheap Headboards? Yes please!
My mentality is that I must maintain the illusion of comfort. If you ever went to college, you have probably mastered this art form. You had $12.00 in your checking account but you looked like a...
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Entryway Peace
I finished my third piece for my vendor sale (that takes place in 6 days) and to follow suit with the second piece that I finished I decided not to sell it. I know, I know, what the heck am I going to...
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The Mother of Invention
My mom has always had antiques of some kind in our house growing up. She never seemed to have any strong attachment to them so she never had any qualms about using them as though they were everyday...
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Blushing Chair
If you’ve paid any attention to the ticker to the right, you may have noticed that I have a whopping 2 days until the vendor sale. Which is convenient because I have a whopping 2 pieces finished, and...
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Unapologetically Colorful
I was recently approached by a coworker that dabbles in reading my blog. He said he can get on board with a lot of what I do and it looks good…but it’s just so colorful. I had to ask him “What about me...
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Natural Satisfaction
I will be the first to admit that I am hard to please. As soon as I figure out exactly what I want, I change my mind. It’s not that I’m weird or hard to satisfy, I’m just…..deep and complex. (I can’t...
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Sam’s Ottoman
Sam’s ottoman had a problem. A big, structural problem. There was a huge dent in the corner of his ottoman. I knew right away that this wasn’t a cushion issue, it was a wooden support issue. Now, for...
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Happy Mother’s Day!
I hope all the mamas and grandmamas are having a fantastic Sunday! If you’re not a mom or grandma then I hope you’re giving yours a day off! Far be it from me to exploit a day that honors all that...
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Plum Lazy
I finally got to make another minor dent in the boat loads of furniture that I have been hoarding in my garage. However, I finished it in the laziest fashion I have ever attempted; no sanding, no...
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Tie One On and Light One Up
As I have mentioned on numerous occasions, I don’t want to spend money…on anything…ever. So it should be no surprise that I continue to rescue all of the random furnishings that the sellers left...
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Re-Post Lamppost
So I’ve gone and done it again! Something was just irking me about my new tension rod lamp (or as I like to call it, my lamppost.) I had updated it and put it in my bedroom. Everything felt right...
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Guilt Table
My latest piece was made primarily because I am a jerk. You see, I finished my bedside table and just HAPPENED to put it on Kyle’s side of the bed. He was so excited to have a table, but it was suppose...
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Art Vanity
My daughter just turned three on June 22, so I am currently in Florida, woohoo! Tropical Depression Debby isn’t going to put a damper on my fun! It will, however, put a damper on long blog posts. For...
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Caught in the Net
One of the pieces my aunt gave me was an adorable French Sofa Table reproduction. I say it’s a reproduction because I don’t believe it’s an antique. It was originally finished wood, but my aunt painted...
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Island in the Sun
When I first moved into my house I liked my kitchen quite a bit. Notice how I didn’t use the word Love nor the present tense? That wasn’t a mistake. It’s not to say I loathe it now, but it just doesn’t...
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Trunk-ated Table
I’ve had this gnarly trunk for years. It was about $40 at Marshall’s in 2002, and it’s been through the wringer. It held my books and boardgames when I was in high school and was used as my “floor...
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Software Softie
I’ve decided it’s time to let you all in on my little secret. This is a special kind of secret– SO secret that even I didn’t know it was a secret (say what?) This is how it goes… I’m working on a piece...
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Brandi’s Headboard
I finally finished it! Check out the details to my custom masterpiece here!
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Brittney’s Drunk Shelves
I finally finished one of the most frustrating pieces I have done in a very long time. See all the drink inducing details here! BEFORE AFTER
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Trash to Treasure Shelf
I’ll be the first to admit that I am a bad mom. I am, however, the only person that would ever say that. Maybe it’s because I never vocalize or act on the irritated comments that run through my head,...
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Another Year Older
On December 30th, 1985, I was born. I know it’s hard to believe, but I am 27. At this point in time, I have no opinions about that number. Turning 23 was hard (if you can believe that nonsense)...
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New Year, New Model, New Space.
With a new year, of course, comes a new resolve. Some of these have to do with Space-Lift and others have to do with me, Kristen, the unbelievably flawed human being. I know I am not alone in that I...
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Trae’s Dresser Renovation!
Check out the full story of Trae’s Dresser makeover HERE! Before After
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(Heat) Gunslinger
I finally busted out my heat gun for the first time after waiting waaaay too long. The snow has really put a damper on my furniture plans, but this little buddy is a great way to keep things trucking...
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Glassless Tables
So HOPEFULLY you saw the cabinet demo video, now it’s time to show the finished product. With the weather being less than hospitable, I’m lucky I had three days to finish these before the freezing rain...
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Freehand on Furniture: A Video
If freehand painting a whole mural seems a bit too daunting, start small with furniture. Tips and tricks on my latest video! ENJOY!
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Storage Bench Snack
I mentioned how this little beauty was dropped off at my house at random… and it sure needed some love. The back corners were pretty damaged because, what dog doesn’t love a good...
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Dan’s Tables
I received a call about some laminate end tables that needed a little jazzing-up! I scrubbed them down with soap, water and eventually a bit of Windex. I also pried off the ancient pen holder that was...
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