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Milk Paint Renovation
A couple of years ago I found a vintage cabinet that had been a built-in in an old home. Â I loved the authentic shabbiness of it, bought it, and put it in the booth. Â It sat there for a year. Â I put it...
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This Chevron Table's Out the Door
Sometimes blessings come from unexpected places. Â One day one of my teachers told me she had an old table that I could have if I wanted it. Â A free table?? Â How could I say no? Â (I did offer to pay her...
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Here's to the Union Jack
A few years ago a sweet friend of mine invited me to go with her to London. Â We had a great time shopping the London markets and seeing the sights. Â Ever since then, I've been smitten by all things...
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Big Moving Sale
I've had a booth at a local antique mall for about 10 years.  I started with a small booth and expanded to fill an entire room.  I've loved having a shop space and have had fun over the years...
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Frame Up a Bulletin Board
When I was a kid I had a giant bulletin board that my grandfather made for me.  I remember thinking it was the coolest thing that he could make a bulletin board.  Now I know how easy it is!I found this...
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The Armoire Monster
I'm a sucker for country French furniture. Â It's got great lines without being to "stuffy." Â So when a friend offered this piece to me at a bargain price, I couldn't say no!Fabulous, huh?And BIG! Â This...
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Milk Paint with a Mind of its Own!
Like many of you, Marion at Miss Mustard Seed has been very influential in inspiring my decorating style and furniture restoration ideas. Â So when she announced the Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint label,...
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Radio Revamp
Easter blessings to everyone! Â I pray each of you have had a wonderful weekend, filled with fun, family, and time to celebrate the gift of new life.Speaking of new life, on a recent junking trip I...
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Another Scripture Chalkboard
Can't say it's been a productive weekend.  I did get two small projects finished, but I hit a dead end twice with a demon buffet and he's got me stumped on how to proceed.  So tonight I'll show you one...
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Crazy for Houndstooth
Perhaps it's the math teacher in me. Â I love a good geometric pattern. Â Houndstooth especially! Â I've got more than one piece of houndstooth in my wardrobe and decided it was time to add some to my...
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It Took Three Times to Slay the Demon Buffet
I spend part of my day dealing with defiant children. Â Not my favorite part of the job but it's necessary. Â That's why I love to paint furniture on the weekends. Â It's my therapy. Â Until I met this...
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Put this Bed to Bed
Have you ever kicked yourself for passing up a piece? Â I did that. Â Saw an awesome bed at an antique mall and passed on it. Â Then all I could think about was that bed! Â So the next time I was at that...
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Grain Sack Stripes Fit for a Dresser
Have you missed me? Â I've missed blogging, that's for sure. Â My day job has had me hopping. Â There's nothing as busy as an elementary school in May!Last month I found this basic dresser at an estate...
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And A Touch of Aqua for Good Luck
Some make-overs are quite the project. There are repairs to be done, hardware to replace, and lots of painting, waxing, distressing. Â It's kinda nice to find a piece that doesn't need much work!I found...
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A French Desk Worth Waiting For
Have you ever been blessed with an opportunity beyond your wildest dreams? Â I was fortunate to spend the last week studying at Harvard! Yes, THE Harvard. Â And yes, it was awesome.While I was gone I...
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Referb a Radio
What a busy summer! Â I've been home 10 nights since June 12. Â Soooo glad to sleep in my own bed again! Â Needless to say, haven't had a lot of time to paint until this week. Now it's raining here so...
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Perfect Little Bistro
I've had a productive week! Â After spending most of the past month out of town, I got three pieces done this week!I found this folding bistro set and knew it had potential.It was definitely worn and...
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I'm a Big Girl Now!
So I've been blogging for over a year.  The initial learning curve of getting my blog set up was a struggle but once I figured out all of a few of the quirks of html code, I felt more comfortable.  But...
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Buffet Jr. and a New Paint
My summer is officially over. Â I go back to work tomorrow, though I've spent most of my summer working so it's a bitter-sweet day. Â Before I get consumed with the back-to-school activities, I wanted to...
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Hoosier Baby?
My name is Cyndi and I've been a bad blogger!  I've had a busy fall getting school started and haven't posted in over a month!  But I had a minute today and decided I'd get something posted today.  I...
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Chairs and Light Bulbs
I have a hard time sticking to one design scheme. Â I'm drawn to vintage, retro, industrial, early American, primitives, French country... Â There's too much cool stuff out there to pick just one!I've...
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Grain Sack with a Surprise
One of my most favorite things is old grain sacks. Â I love the nubby texture and the blue stripes finish it off for me. Â The very fact that some of these have survived for 100 years is proof enough...
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Here's Your Sign
Last year I had a buffet that had wonky doors. Â In an effort to salvage the buffet, I took the doors off.See how the doors didn't meet?So I took the doors off. Â You can see the rest of the buffet...
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The Desk that Keeps on Giving
Hey long lost friends! Â I'm sorry to be so slow in blogging. Â I had to have surgery a few weeks ago and am about to have to go back to work. Â Thought I'd get you caught up on a few projects I managed...
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Buffet - Beautiful Again!
I'm baaaaack! Â Sorry for the extended absence! Â Busy days rolled into weeks. Â Between school and getting things into the shop, I haven't had much time to blog. Â I took a new piece into the shop today...
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