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DIY Ball Mason Jar Sconce Light
We recently painted our bathroom and added some character to our bathroom out-of-the-box vanity and medicine cabinet. Meanwhile, I have been saving a few of my blue tinted ball jars for the perfect project... New sconce lights to add more cottage chic to my bathroom? Well, of course. My husband is a genius when it comes to repurposing items... He knows I've been looking at various ball jar lights on Etsy, but didn't want to spend a lot of money on them. We are not electricians so it would … [Read more...] about DIY Ball Mason Jar Sconce Light
Turquoise Paint Washed Front Porch Dresser
I love the look of furniture on a porch. We have a generous, covered front porch that I choose to decorate as if it was my second living room. :) I finally got around to painting some of my furniture and accessories this week - including a garage sale dresser that was in okay shape (nothing I would put inside my house). Right now, I'm in love with turquoise and orange combinations. I recently purchased some emerald teal colored paint (aka Gypsy Teal) and couldn't wait to paint something in … [Read more...] about Turquoise Paint Washed Front Porch Dresser
DIY Inspired by Martha Stewart: Jar o’ Lanterns
This is an old project of mine, but as I was getting my fall decorations out this year, I thought it would be appropriate to post a brief mention of it. Martha Stewart has provided me a great deal of inspiration over the years for crafting, decorating and cooking! And surprisingly she is quite the diva when it comes to all things Halloween. This was a fairly easy craft - the painting on the inside is a concept that hadn't even occurred to me. You can almost do it by pouring in some paint and … [Read more...] about DIY Inspired by Martha Stewart: Jar o’ Lanterns