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Annie Sloan Colors….in a spray paint?
May 21, 2013 9 Comments
Love the Annie Sloan Colors in her Chalk paints but don't love the prices? I feel your pain people. I love Annie Sloan "Duck Egg". It is such a creamy, soft color. And you have to love the ease of chalk paint. So, I was really … [Read More...]

“The Gray Man” – Tall distressed antique chest
May 19, 2013
Rebecca's got her "groove" back. So you know..... I'm Rebecca. Also known as, "Becca Boo" to my spouse. Mom to my kids. "Me"....to you. I took an "oops" paint from Lowes.....the antique chest that used to hold my … [Read More...]

Boy into Man……..
May 18, 2013 4 Comments
Today, this kid....... The one who just left our home with a cap and gown on a hanger over his shoulder.......... He graduates from high school. Do I have to go? Honestly, I am excited to be there. My heart hurts. In … [Read More...]

Paint that stops rust !
May 7, 2013 2 Comments
After posting my fun Craigslist patio table transformation yesterday, my cousin texted me and ask me all kinds of rust infused questions. Ok. So, maybe I don't post enough details. I get that. She called me on that … [Read More...]

Patio Table Craigslist Find
May 4, 2013 6 Comments
Are you good at seeing the potential in worn "down and out" items? I needed a patio table set. My budget was tiny.......like under a $100.00, including new cushions...tiny. I was up to the challenge. So, I checked on … [Read More...]

Bottle Opener and Baby Steps DIY
April 27, 2013 3 Comments
Ever been in a decorating funk? Want a cheap fix that can re-boot your "DIY" genius? I mean...REALLY cheap. Like ten cents cheap. Bottle opener from a thrift store. One dime. Ten pennies. I took a sample paint color that I had, … [Read More...]

( Red ) Painted Outdoor Oriental Rugs on Concrete!
April 11, 2013 10 Comments
You loved my blue, and white painted rug..... ~ and so did I. But I ran out of blue paint and I am trying to use what I have...... Ready for a change? Want to see how I spruced up a sad little sitting area, with this "RED, Painted, … [Read More...]

Cutting Edge Stencils Winner!
April 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
Sheweeeee! I am sorry for the delay in getting the "Cutting Edge Stencils" winner announced. In the last 48 hours....I have been driving 24 of them. Literally. : ) My bottom is sore. I will be doing a few posts with more details on the … [Read More...]

Dining Room Update (hint…it’s not finished)
March 27, 2013 15 Comments
Many of you have asked how my dining room is going........ Well.......it's going, it's just not there yet. So, instead of making you wait a year before I find my next "Pretend Built In Bookshelf", I thought I would share where it is. Go easy … [Read More...]

Stenciled Outdoor Persian Rug and a SEVEN BLOG GIVEAWAY!
March 25, 2013 29 Comments
Ever wanted to try stencils because you have seen all of their awesome transformations on Pinterest and the web? ~ I know the feeling. If you remember my "closet transformation", you will know that I used a really cool wall stencil and … [Read More...]








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