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IKEA Hack

January 26, 2015

Wanting to brighten up my office space, I knew I had to do something about my dark, dreary IKEA shelving.

One of the best discoveries I’ve made in the last few months is BEHR Alyd Semi-Gloss Enamel – that can be used to paint out IKEA furniture!  Yes, that’s right, you can paint out your IKEA furniture!  It’s relatively easy and can transform the look of your space.

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DIY Tips and Tricks

Seeing Stripes

January 18, 2015

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One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to add interest to a space is by the addition of stripes to the walls!  Although painting out all four walls of a room in stripes is a significant commitment and much more dramatic, it can be great fun and create a one of a kind room, like this great space from www.yellowsubstudio.com.

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I decided to stick to one wall … for now 😉  My inspiration for the stripes came from wanting to brighten up my office without having to paint out the entire room and cover up some patched holes.

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Wrap ‘Em Up!

December 23, 2014

Now that you’re (hopefully) nearly done with your gift buying, it’s time to wrap them up!  I love wrapping gifts, so much so that it’s one of the reasons I like to get my holiday shopping done early, so I can wrap the packages up and enjoy them under the tree for as much of the season as possible!  They become a part of my holiday decor.

Part of the fun for me is coming up with unique and creative ways to wrap gifts for those I love.

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