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Rustic Birch Tree Napkin Rings

Shari Hiller — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 01:06:01 +0000

Birch tree napkin rings seem like a fall to winter item to me, but if you have rustic style decor in your home, Shari seems to think they’d be fine all year-long. Well, that sounds even better to me because once I make them, I really would like them to be used! Birch tree napkin...

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Get Organized Using Your Recycled Jars

Shari Hiller — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:00:53 +0000

A recycled jar “carrier” can be used for so many things. I like the idea of silverware and napkins for a buffet, but it could hold candies, craft items, office supplies and more. This is also a good project to do with kids since you can have most of the cutting done at your local...

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Build a Breakfast-in-Bed Tray

Matt Fox — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:00:01 +0000

This tray is perfect for serving breakfast in bed on those special occasions, or as a terrific decorative display tray that can be placed on an oversized ottoman or table. Decorate it for any season and it will be a treasured project for years to come. Materials List: 1×3 Poplar board – 8 feet long...

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Pull-out Pot and Pan Storage Drawer

Matt Fox — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:50:55 +0000

Of all of the rooms that Shari and I have decorated, the most difficult to organize is the kitchen. There’s just too much stuff, and not enough places to put it. Pots and pans seem to present one of the biggest storage dilemmas. If you have an island in your kitchen, you might try hanging...

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Make a Corner Cupboard for Additional Storage

Matt Fox — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:13:13 +0000

Turn an empty corner into useful storage and display space with an easy to make corner cupboard. Shari and I have decorated numerous bathrooms, and all of them share one common problem – not enough storage. Typically, the only places to store items are the medicine cabinet and under the vanity, neither of which were...

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Build a Decorative Pot and Pan Rack with Lighting

Matt Fox — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:11:19 +0000

This pot and pan rack beats them all because it looks permanent and it has lighting inside to brighten up the counter top. A hanging pot and pan rack is perfect for kitchens with a lack of storage space and those looking for a focal point or a little bit of drama. This one is especially nice because it...

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Add Beams to your Ceilings for Instant Charm

Matt Fox — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 17:55:20 +0000

Looking for some instant charm? Well, the addition of beams to your ceilings will give your home great architectural detail and almost a sense of history! Try turning an ordinary ceiling in your family or living room to extra-ordinary with the addition of faux beams. This project isn’t for the timid; it requires some work, skill and...

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Dress Up a Plain Fireplace by Adding a Mantel

Matt Fox — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:40:48 +0000

Most fireplaces have mantels, but if yours doesn’t, never fear, with a few tools and a few boards, you can have that mantel you’re dreaming about! A roaring fire can help tame the fiercest winter weather, but not all fireplaces are created equally in a decorating sense. Without a mantel,a fireplace seems somehow incomplete nonetheless, many...

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Create This Cottage Style Picket Fence Headboard

Matt Fox — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:23:42 +0000

Whether it’s cottage style, or simply a garden theme, this picket fence headboard will be a lovely focal point in any bedroom. Garden romance is so appropriate for a cottage-style bedroom, but this one works beautifully in a young girl’s room too. Combine it with a picket fence painted around the room, add a floral bedspread...

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A Mirrored Hallway Bench is a Great Shop Project

Matt Fox — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:02:49 +0000

Get your shop in shape ’cause this is a big project, but a mirrored hallway bench would cost an arm and a leg if you bought it – build it yourself and pocket the bucks! A tall mirrored bench with a shelf underneath makes a great place to sit and remove boots or shoes and to hang...

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