Today I'm sharing my shabby chic French dresser makeover. Way back when I posted 11 Things to Buy at a Thrift Store, I included a photo of a French dresser I had just picked up at my favorite little thrift store at the time (we've since moved and I now have a few new favorites). I promised a post on the flip, so here it is. Sorry it took a little while. Here's the before: When I saw …
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Non-Traditional Christmas Trees
It's Christmas in July! Ok, not really. Especially with the heat and wildfires we're dealing with out west--not to mention my cancer diagnosis and chemo treatments (check out my chemo bag ideas). I didn't get the best news this week, therefore, I decided to do a fun "Christmas in July" post sharing various non-traditional Christmas trees for a little pick-me-up. Last year we had two Christmas …
Lampshade Christmas Tree DIY
Has anything ever instantly intrigued you--so much so that you found yourself wanting to recreate it and make it your own? Something special; something one-of-a-kind? A few years ago I was scrolling Pinterest (it's still one of my favorite pastimes) and came across a lampshade Christmas tree. This tree was festively decorated and created from the skeletons of several lampshades. It was a …
How To Clean A Leather Couch
I recently shared my distressed leather sofa and got all kinds of questions about how to clean a leather couch. Is it difficult? What products to you need? How often should you clean it? So I'm back to give you all the details on cleaning leather. Leather is one of the most durable materials used on furniture. It's also comfortable, long-lasting, and comes in a variety of colors, …
