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Patriotic Summer Porch Tour

I couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate today than to share the patriotic front porch with you. I normally stick to neutral colors throughout the house but on the porches it’s fun to add a little color. The Fourth of July weekend has always been a special holiday at our house. It always makes me think about the different places we’ve traveled and lived as a military family. It didn’t matter if we were on base or off, the entire weekend was filled with festivities.

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Loblolly Manor House Tour

When I think about how long we’ve actually worked on one of the tiniest houses we’ve ever lived in, I have such mixed emotions. My childhood home, Loblolly Manor was named for the decades old Live Oak trees as well as the rows of Loblolly Pines that dot the landscape. We moved around so many…

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DIY | Painted Furniture

Creating a Bench from Dining Chairs

A few weeks ago, a client called to tell me she found two dining room chairs she thought would be perfect for a bench. She further went on to say, the chairs were missing the inside arms but she swore I could make it happen…ok, what now? Here’s a look at how we created a bench from two dining room chairs…

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DIY | Painted Furniture

Painting for Clients – River Ranch Chairs

I’ve been painting pieces of furniture for private pay clients for a few years now. Recently, the homeowners of River Ranch asked if I would paint a pair of chairs for them. These specific chairs had been covered in plastic for almost 50 years. I know, right? The pressure! Here’s a look at how the chairs came together…

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Bedroom Decorating: Small Changes that Make a Big Impact

As I’ve shared with you guys this week, once we finished the office makeover I was ready to dive into giving the adjoining spaces a little refresh too. Here are a few budget friendly changes you can make to help achieve a big impact when decorating your bedroom…

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No Sew Pom-Pom Curtains

After I saw how much the buffalo check curtains changed the look of the office I set out to find curtains that would also enhance the adjoining bedroom and bathroom. It didn’t take very long to find the pom-pom curtains from Restoration Hardware. I know. Swoon. Here’s a look at how I created a budget friendly, no sew option for those inspiration curtains. Here’s what you’ll need to create pom-pom curtains for your home too…

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DIY | Painted Furniture

Creating a Color Wash

We were nearing the end of the One Room Challenge, when we decided to update the suite of rooms connected to the office. Here’s a look at how we gave the dressers in the bedroom a budget friendly makeover by creating a color wash.

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Entry Makeover Reveal

The entry…you guys…can we just talk about the entry for a second? It’s gone through so many changes. There were parts of each set up I’ve really liked over the years but honestly none of them were ever that functional. Here’s a look at how we married a few thrifted finds, created a seating area, and made the entry not only functional but also consistent with the layered neutrals we have in the rest of the house…

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How to Stain Drop Cloths with Coffee

So, after we got the headboard turned bench for the entry completed, it looked a little plain. Ok, so it looked a lot plain. It needed a bench seat pad to add a bit of softness to the mix. Here’s a look at how we stained drop cloths with coffee to achieve a layered neutral look in the entry…

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Upcycled Bench for the Entry

We spent part of the weekend crafting a bench for the entry from my childhood headboard and footboard. I wasn’t really ready to let the pieces go yet we just didn’t have room for any of it in the garage. Here’s a look at how we saved this sentimental piece…

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Coastal Inspired First Aid Cabin Sign

About this time last year, I made a First Aid Cabin sign as part of the summer inspired mantel. It was really easy to make so I thought I would add a coastal inspired version to my booth space at The Pickers Market this year. All you need is a little bit of time, a few supplies you probably already have at home and a piece of scrap wood and you can make a coastal inspired first aid cabin sign too….

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ORC Office Makeover Video Tour and Source List

Since I shared a lot of pictures yesterday, I thought I would share a video with a behind the scenes look at the process of the office transformation and a source list today…

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