When researching how to piece the fabric when tufting an oversized cushion, I thought there must be some secret way to sew the pieces together so the fabric would be wide enough. I went to several …
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Take it from the top: DIY Tufted Storage Ottoman/Coffee Table
I finished the top for my DIY tufted storage ottoman/coffee table and I have to say I am really happy with how it turned out! The in-house reviews are also VERY positive so far…one child …
Continue readingTufting Map for DIY Storage Ottoman
I’m excited to finally begin my deep-tufted oversized storage ottoman! I feel like I’ve done my homework and am ready to take on the challenge. I won’t start off with a supply list (but, if …
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This is Kelly…(who is 90 percent responsible for 50 percent of this blog name). She is NOT allowed on the furniture. Really! She needs A LOT of reminding! I also use lots of pillows …
Continue readingDetails and TMI: Stripping, Staining, Finishing, Mistakes, Fixes
What a happy day to find out that people liked the dresser makeover! I don’t always go into a ton of details on my posts because, well to be honest, I didn’t think people really …
Continue readingThe Story of K and How She Turned Me into a Stripper – Part 2 (of 2)
You’ll have to forgive me for the original “Story of K” post. We watch a lot of old movies and the whole “noir” thing was stuck in my head. I kept narrating all of my household chores. …
Continue readingThe Story of “K” and How She Turned Me into a Stripper – Part 1
“Still in the dress she used to wear, faded feathers in her hair, she sits there so refined.” …
Continue readingSneak Preview
With summer vacations at an end and all the kiddos back in school, it’s time for me to set some goals for (finally) getting much of our decor to tie in with our new paint colors. …
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