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Make, Build, Sew, Paint, Dig, Dog, DIY … (and if all else fails, hide it with fairy lights)

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Category: Interior Projects

reupholstering kitchen chairs, DIY reuphosetry, Toledo chairs, recovering industrial chairs

Project reveal: What I did with the fabric…

On June 11, 2021 By Em D In Furniture, Interior Projects, Other

If a tree falls in the woods procrastinator actually accomplishes something quickly and no one is around to see it, does it still make a noise? I am that tree. Er, procrastinator…. (You get the …

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stripping detailed furniture, refinishing furniture shortcuts, stripping the finish off furniture

The ONE THING you should know before stripping detailed furniture…

On March 12, 2021 By Em D In Furniture, Interior Projects, Where Bloggers Live

Let’s play two truths and a lie: I completely freaking hate this table. 2. I completely freaking love this table. 3. I must have been out of my freaking mind to try to refinish this …

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curtain pleat styles

LR Curtains: Guess who messed up on the LAST panel!

On October 29, 2020 By Em D In Interior Projects, Uncategorized, Window Treatments

After coming up with that title, I debated: is it fair to dangle you along to wonder if I indeed had to start my window treatment project ALL OVER AGAIN? Mr says that when I …

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reupholstering a wing chair

The Case of the Shiny Penny

On September 9, 2020 By Em D In Curb Appeal Crafts, Furniture, Garden, Homepage Stories, Interior Projects, Outside Projects, Where Bloggers Live

Bless my friend, Bettye @Fashion Schlub, and the other participant friends of Where Bloggers Live for keeping my space open so I could come back today to enthrall you with “How I Do….” How you …

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Where the magic happens..?

On May 8, 2020 By Em D In Life and Family, Where Bloggers Live, Window Treatments

Ah, the magic. The never-ending magic. The “Where Bloggers Live” tribe is at it again…and this month we’re talking about our blogging spaces…a behind the scenes look at our blogging life…or as Bettye’s lovely description …

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Easy (really easy) and Elegant Dessert

On February 7, 2020 By Em D In Holidays, Life and Family, Other, Uncategorized

“Oh, that Em is an unbelievable cook. I hope she invites us to dinner.” Ha ha ha. If this were a “Jeopardy!” answer, the question would be: “What are ‘Things no one ever says?’” So …

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Try ALL the Colors for FREE

On January 8, 2020 By Em D In Interior Projects, Other

What? You didn’t know? You didn’t know you can see what that old dresser would look like if you painted it blue…BEFORE you paint it? You didn’t know you could try out hot pink pillows …

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Buh-bye Boob Lights

On November 19, 2019 By Em D In Interior Projects

“Of course, but that’s an upgrade.” “You have to get it from our vendor partner.”” It’s not within your allowance.” Fond memories of our house building days. I understand profit. I’m all for it. Like …

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using branches in floral arrangements.. overmantel, mirror over the fireplace

Falloween Home Tour

On October 11, 2019 By Em D In Halloween, Holidays, Interior Projects, Life and Family, Uncategorized, Where Bloggers Live

Wow…this sounds shockingly creepy: Have you ever taken a walk through your neighborhood in the evening…when people have the lights on in their houses and you can kind of see inside …then you’re so busy …

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red flower prints, white floral prints, botanical art, free downloads

Artwork on the Cheap! (DIY Botanical Prints)

On September 12, 2019 By Em D In Other, Quickie Crafts

I didn’t intend for cheap DIY artwork to be the first thing you see when you come into my house. I tried spending. I really did. But then I saw the word FREE and found …

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