tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82640909932727722562024-03-13T06:12:39.204-04:00 Thrift My HouseSherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03126667650511334740noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-5860210853097573342016-09-20T10:55:00.000-04:002016-09-23T10:18:28.391-04:00Decorating Around the TV in the Bedroom<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Hey guys! Today I want to share with you how I made the TV disappear in my bedroom. I've always struggled wondering what to do <i>around, above, under, beside, </i>... the stupid TV. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love chalkboards so why not have one in the bedroom. I had this old piece of plywood that used to be the back of a bookcase we used to have in the living room. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I painted it with chalkboard paint and left the edges raw so that they would mimic trim.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After applying 3 coats of paint, I hung it above the dresser, behind the TV.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Notice how the TV isn't the focal point anymore... Yay!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added hooks and little baskets that I've collected from the thrift store. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how this looks. What do you think? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-4690832790982142792016-06-17T03:00:00.000-04:002016-06-17T03:00:22.144-04:00My Backyard Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm sharing with you a few garden projects. This is the view from my back porch. I've decided to make a few changes this year so I thought I would show you how it used to look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A friend of ours was getting rid of some wood boxes and the wood fence so this garden project was very thrifty! Another friend had a pile of dirt in his yard so we got that too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is how it looked before the plants started growing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's some outdoor projects I did for the garden.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I picked up this mirror at Salvation Army for cheap, painted the frame, and hung it on the fence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I made a sign to hang above the mirror. I used an old board, stencils, and a black sharpie. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">To make a wreath, I used some dollar tree items to decorate an old worn out soaker hose that we already had. The flowers faded a little over time but it still held up great through the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This chalkboard inspired sign was definitely a keeper. I painted a board with black paint, used stencils and filled them in with paint pens. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It lasted through the hot summer sun and rainy days. It was still intact when I eventually took it down. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a peek at our bigger garden. This is out in the field behind our house. I call it the desert. We live on sandy land and it's so hot out there in the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband plants peas and corn in the big garden now while I have veggies in the smaller garden. It's so much easier for me! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband likes to plant a lot, because he likes to plow a lot. I guess it's like therapy for him... or maybe just a man thing?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We pick enough peas and corn for us and we give the rest away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best thing about planting corn has been the kids playing hide and seek in it. </span><span style="font-size: large;">They love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had fun looking back at my garden. I'm ready for a new look and some new projects. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know I've been absent the past several months; I think things are getting back to normal. My family has had a lot going on. Several of you have emailed me and I appreciate it so much! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My blog friends are the best!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you were inspired!</span><br />
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-85974682130582704432016-04-01T12:33:00.000-04:002016-04-03T06:33:40.749-04:00New Rugs All Around.<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oh for the love of jute....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">So it all started something like this.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I needed a new rug for the living room. I decided to go with an oval jute rug that I found at Overstock. It was perfect! For a while...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was thinking that I wanted less rug and more hardwood floor showing so I bought a smaller rug. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well... what on earth was I thinking? More floor means more dust! And over time it started to look too small... kind of like a small rug island, floating a coffee table and a rabbit.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I got over the less rug thing pretty fast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I moved the smallish jute rug to the dining room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I found a larger jute rug for the living room, also from Overstock. It fills the space nicely. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a lot of jute... too much, so I picked up this beautiful rug (also from Overstock) to lay on top. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love how it adds another layer of pretty to the room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then it happened... J</span><span style="font-size: large;">ute fever hit! It was madness I tell ya...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's just blame it on Ross. Their jute rugs are cheap! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">It took a while to get this many rugs but I persevered and checked their rug section often :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I got one for the front door, one for the back door, and one for the door leading to the garage...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I picked up one to go in front of the kitchen sink and the washroom sink...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was on a roll and even found this one for the fireplace...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I should have realized I had a problem when I bought the bird a jute rug...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes I get carried away.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know that they have jute place mats at Walmart?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think I've finally satisfied my need for jute... I think...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's just look at it for a minute...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm loving the neutral colors and textures. <strike>And of course the jute...</strike></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tell me, do you ever go overboard when you like something?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I've been known to buy 5 of the same shirt if it's one that I love... </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please tell me I'm not alone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is this pretty or what?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Out of the blue and for no particular reason at all, I received a package from my sweet blogging sister Connie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you don't know Connie, she blogs over at <a href="http://crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com/">Crafty Home Cottage</a> and she is one of the nicest ladies you'll ever meet here in blogland. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She's an expert quilter, crafter, and she's quite handy with a hammer. I always enjoy visiting her blog. She makes me smile and she leaves me inspired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my favorite posts is the one where she shares her <a href="http://crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com/search/label/Art%20Barn">Art Barn</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is where the magic happens! I'd love to have a place like this!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She leaves the most encouraging comments. Some people you just automatically love...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She's one of them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She made me this Valentine's banner out of drop cloth. I absolutely love it! It's perfect on my new chalkboard, and it fits my style.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So cute! My daughter picked me up some new lights; I like having them on in the evenings. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think they look good highlighting the new banner. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Connie also made me this pretty apron. She re-purposed a skirt she picked up from the thrift store. A woman after my own heart!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is nothing like a homemade gift! And I can tell she put some love in it :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I moved my chalkboard from the dining room to the living room. If you missed it all decked out for Christmas; you can see it <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/12/how-to-make-ginormous-chalkboard.html">here</a>. I'm sure this chalkboard will travel many times.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A huge thank you to Connie for the thoughtful gifts.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll treasure these things and think of you when I use them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope my friends here will visit Connie over at <a href="http://crafty-home-cottage.blogspot.com/">Crafty Home Cottage</a> and follow along. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I promise you will make a new friend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made a few changes in the living room. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I shopped the house and pulled this simple vignette together.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another important change in the living room is the newest addition to our family. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">He's a bit shy...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> A baby parakeet; we're not sure if he's a boy or girl yet. For now we say <i>he</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What a sweet little bird. I've enjoyed taking care of him. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I've been talking to a bird... and my plants... Don't judge :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He loves to sit and look out the window.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">At night he likes to sleep with his cage covered. When he's tired, he gets all puffed up and closes his eyes. I love pulling the blanket off of him in the morning... he's so happy to see me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>It's kind of like having a baby but NOT!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When he's not in front of the window, he sits right behind my chair. When we leave the house, which is not very often, we leave music on to keep him company. He's very smart and loves attention. He's quite the show-off!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He's fitting into our family perfectly and we're happy to have him. I'm surprised how little trouble he's been. We clean the cage once a week and vacuum stray bird seed up a few times a week. No big deal compared to how much we enjoy him. If you want to know more about how to care for parakeets, you can read about it <a href="http://www.petparrots101.com/parakeets.asp" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I guess it's time to get busy. I still have to pull the mantel together, decorate my chalkboard, and I have something new to show you. Hopefully, I'll share that with you next week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The sun is finally shining and I am finally motivated. This year I've decided that I want to bring the outdoors in. Living plants everywhere. Beautiful, green, living plants. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Greenery, rust, and metal make my heart skip a beat! There's just something about this combination that I really like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I splurged and picked up 5 ivy "Spearpoint" plants and planted them in this old chicken feeder. I love ivy; it's so pretty, but I tend to kill it. I've never bought this kind, so I'm trying again...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It fits perfect here. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I have visions of it just growing and growing cascading all down the pallet... <i>*sigh*</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw this pretty plant and had to have it. Lowes had it priced for $15; I made it to the register and then had my daughter take it back...I just couldn't spend that much on something that might die. I went to Walmart and got the very same plant for $8. That's how you do it! It didn't have a tag, but I think the one at Lowes called it a fern, which makes sense, it looks like a fern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found this pedestel urn at a thrift store for $2.99. It's solid brass, made in India. A huge score! My new fern, who I call Fern, sits happily on my dining room table. My kids look at me funny when I talk to Fern... You'll be relieved to know that Fern doesn't talk back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you check clearance for plants? Our Lowes has a place in the back of the garden center where they keep clearance plants. Some look rough, but most of them look good. I picked up this bamboo plant regularly priced for almost $11, and got it on clearance for $3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's supposedly a low maintenance plant. I stuck it in this thrifted basket and my daughter claimed it for her room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope they live. I don't naturally have a green thumb, but I do have a craving for greenery, so I'll pay close attention to them. I'll let you know how it goes.</span></div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-20835376683945892762016-01-06T12:06:00.000-05:002016-01-07T08:42:48.799-05:00Top 10 Posts of 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Better late than never! I started the new year off with a cold and a sinus infection (UGH), so I'm a bit behind but I'm feeling better now. Here's one last look at last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm excited that my chicken wire dream catcher made 1st place in my top ten posts of 2015. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I did a guest post for Tuula over at the <a href="http://thriftyrebelvintage.com/2014/10/think-pink-monday-sherry-from-thrift-my.html/" target="_blank">Thrifty Rebel Vintage</a> <strike>and it went viral!</strike></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">W<i>ell</i>... maybe not viral... but it was popular.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2nd place goes to this beach house sign that I made out of shims. This was also a guest post over at <a href="http://silohillfarm.blogspot.com/2014/06/sherry-from-thrift-my-house-guest-post.html" target="_blank">Silo Hill Farm</a>. I wonder whatever happened to that chick Danni? I miss her!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Number 3 is this <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/07/thrift-store-furniture-makeover.html" target="_blank">before-and-after thrift store furniture</a> post. My daughter has enjoyed using this in her bedroom. It's not yellow anymore... but you assumed that, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My<a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/12/no-sew-christmas-pillows-and-blanket.html" target="_blank"> no-sew blanket and pillows</a> made it to number 4. I posted this to Hometalk and it took off. I guess people really like no sew projects. I know I do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is by far my favorite project. Coming in at number 5 is my <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/09/before-and-after-laundry-room-cabinets.html" target="_blank">laundry room cabinet makeover</a>. I did this a couple of years ago and I still love it! I haven't changed anything. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shared this project on Hometalk, and for a split second I was famous... Peter, I mean Christopher Knight tweeted about my cabinets. Sigh... What a second that was :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coming in at number 6 is how I organized and <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/02/decorating-top-of-kitchen-cabinets.html" target="_blank">decorated the tops of my kitchen cabinets</a>. These photos make me cringe... I really don't like the color of my cabinets so I filtered them to death... I should have left them alone... but hey, they made the top 10.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Number 7 belongs to the <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/05/dollar-tree-sign-clearance-paint-and.html" target="_blank">cardboard sign</a> I bought at Dollar Tree. I attached it to a board, added some rope and <i>wa-la</i>... to my surprise, people were impressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Number 8 is great! For real... I shared <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/02/laundry-room-reveal-and-washer-dryer.html" target="_blank">our new washer and dryer</a>. I think we've had them a little over 2 years now with no complaints whatsoever! Speed Queen is the brand! Google the reviews! The best old school washer and dryer you can buy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a fun project. My<a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/12/how-to-make-ginormous-chalkboard.html" target="_blank"> ginormous chalkboard</a> made it in at number 9. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who doesn't love a chalkboard?!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last but not least is my "<a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/03/how-to-add-more-veggies-to-your-diet.html" target="_blank">How to Add More Veggies to Your Diet</a>" post. This post comes in at number 10. I still love and use my spiral gadget.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And there you have it! My top ten of 2015. </span></div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-72990627507271596842015-12-14T11:51:00.001-05:002015-12-14T11:51:31.622-05:00A Christmas Pallet, Curtains and a Prayer Request.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you love a good pallet project as much as I do?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once upon a time a few years ago, I almost killed myself with a hand saw cutting apart this pallet. I ended up with the large part of the pallet hanging on the wall. It weighed about 5000 lbs and I wouldn't allow any of my kids to play or hang out near it for fear it would fall off the wall and<i> well.... </i>I didn't want to think about that so the rule of not playing under the picture pallet stood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved it because it had 4 cubbies... a place to keep pictures of my 4 children. It hung there on the stair wall for about a year. Then it moved to the wall above the piano and then the piano moved, so the pallet moved...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to the story. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The smaller part that I cut off and hurt myself over; I hung on the lower wall by the front door. It's one of those moments where I look back and say "What was I thinking?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, I wanted to show you how I stapled wire along the bottom of both pieces so that I could put stuff inside the openings, j</span><span style="font-size: large;">ust in case you decide to tackle your own pallet project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fast forward to this year... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of my projects stem from a problem that I think I'm having... in this case, it's the lack of space on each end of our dining room table. I've hung pictures, put narrow tables etc... and nothing seemed right to me so... I decided to put this together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And notice how I changed up my curtains. I lowered them thanks to Gina from <a href="http://randomthoughtsfromanincoherentmind.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Random Thoughts From An Incoherent Mind</a> blog. Gina lowered the curtains in her living room and I was inspired! This room was always dark and I tended to keep the curtains closed because there was no privacy... I don't like being on display while we're eating dinner. This is perfect. There is always light shining in when the curtains are closed but it's still private.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember my chalkboard is on the other end of the table. You can visit that post <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2015/12/how-to-make-ginormous-chalkboard.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again, a big statement piece but narrow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Between us, I've really not put a lot of effort into my Christmas decorating this year. It was almost 80 degrees here yesterday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's hot again today, tomorrow and the day after that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It. Does. Not. Feel. Like. Christmas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made the home sign, stenciled the happy place quote, and then shopped the attic for some accessories. I don't own any Christmas plates so I used my black and white floral ones sprucing them up with the Christmas pinwheels that I made last year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Christmas greenery and the word Happy are always a good thing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I swirled some paint around the inside of some mason jars, tied on some twine, and added stuff from my Christmas stash.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember the ornaments that Julie from <a href="http://julieslifestyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Julie's Lifestyle</a> sent to me? I added them along with some rope to decorate these little pots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The bottom of my pallet is the perfect place for random leftover Christmas decor that I didn't use elsewhere.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm happy with this but to be honest I'm more excited to decorate this area for spring and summer. I have some ideas... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't buy anything for this Christmas project so I'm still thrifting my house. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And I didn't hurt myself. Mission accomplished :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to ask all of you prayer warriors out there if you would add Mrs. Diana who blogs over at <a href="http://thenanadiana.blogspot.com/2015/12/a-very-hard-post-to-write-please-pray.html" target="_blank">Nana Diana Takes A Break</a> to your prayer list. She always asks her readers to pray for fellow bloggers and now she is in need and I'd appreciate it if you would visit her <a href="http://thenanadiana.blogspot.com/2015/12/a-very-hard-post-to-write-please-pray.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> and lift her up during this difficult time. Thank you so much!</span></div>
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<a href="http://mythriftstoreaddiction.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vintage Charm</a></div>
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<a href="http://julieslifestyle.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cooking & Crafting with JJ</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.astrollthrulife.net/" target="_blank">A Stroll Thru Life</a></div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-84226095322381004442015-12-11T11:04:00.000-05:002015-12-11T11:04:20.337-05:00Vicky's 2015 Annual Ornament Exchange<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">My sweet friend Vicky who blogs over at </span><a href="http://lifeonwilliemaelane.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Life On Willie Mae Lane</a><span style="font-size: large;"> hosted her annual ornament exchange. I participated last year and it was so much fun that I knew then that as long as she hosts it, I'll participate. It's a great opportunity to bless someone and make new friends. This year was just as exciting!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's always fun to receive a package in the mail! It makes me feel like a kid again. I wonder what's in it? I wonder who it's from? I can't rip the paper off quick enough!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Underneath the brown paper was this pretty paper hiding the goodies. So much fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The card was from Julie. She wrote me the sweetest note introducing herself. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Julie blogs over at </span><a href="http://julieslifestyle.blogspot.com/" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Julie's Lifestyle.</a><span style="font-size: large;"> This was my first time visiting Julie's blog and thank goodness for this exchange! I'm so happy to be a new follower to such a talented and sweet lady.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at these beautiful ornaments! She crocheted these just for me and I'll always treasure them. I love homemade gifts!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also sent these pretty white snowflakes. I actually used them in a vignette that I'll be showing you later.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She doesn't know it but my family loves peppermint, so this was perfect. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This little dish is so cute. I'll be using this a lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These stickers will come in handy while wrapping presents. I love the cows and sheep :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much Julie! I appreciate and love everything. You did a great job putting this together for me. And I'm happy to have a new friend here in blogland. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And thank you Vicky for hosting! All of your hard work putting this exchange together is much appreciated! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please visit <a href="http://lifeonwilliemaelane.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Vicky</a> to see more of the exchanges.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for stopping by Thrift My House.</span></div>
Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-72860738032489291742015-12-10T10:15:00.000-05:002015-12-10T10:17:55.996-05:00DIY Merry Christmas Sign<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Have you seen this cute Merry Christmas sign? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I saw it, I loved it, and decided to make my own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took apart an old framed picture and used the back of the art for this project. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a black thick piece of foam board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I made up and painted on some white chalk paint. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After it dried, I penciled around some stencils.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is what I had. It's definitely not perfect. It's a little crooked because I didn't take time to measure accurately. </span><span style="font-size: large;">But I finished it and it looked fine. It's rustic we like to say :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used paint pens to color it in. I then sanded around the edges of the foam board to let some of the black show through.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think one reason I love to make things is to see nothing turn into something. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally brought my husbands old ladder in the house. My friend <a href="http://artandsand.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Carol from Art and Sand</span></a> is a ladder decorating expert and she inspired me to do this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This little spot is in the living room. I might leave the ladder there and see what I can come up with after Christmas.</span></div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-37785353599147648962015-12-03T10:04:00.000-05:002015-12-03T10:04:17.601-05:00How to Make a Ginormous Chalkboard<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Today I want to make a confession. I have a chalkboard addiction. I just might have one in every room of my house. I tend to do that. If I really like something; I repeat it... a lot :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How to make a large, wow, <i>it's really big</i> (my mom said) chalkboard. My husband did the cutting and putting it together. Please forgive me for my lack of professional directions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Supplies: Luan plywood cut to size at Lowes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">4 Pallet planks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some kind of saw...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lots of coffee (save the grounds)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My husband cut the planks to fit around the edges of the board. He made the triangle pieces from the scraps to put on the corners. Now that he had the pieces ready but not screwed together yet; I took the plywood inside to paint it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I placed the board on blocks and leaned it against a cardboard box that was hanging on a nail... <i>We do what we have to do.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It took 3 coats and 3 days because the paint has to set 24 hours between coats. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to try a coffee stain on the planks. I saved my coffee grounds, about 5 days worth in the fridge. I brought them to a boil, let it cool and then slathered the grounds and coffee water all over the boards. I painted the water on and used my hands for the actual grounds. I set them in the sun till they dried and then swept them clean. I guess you could use fresh coffee and grounds but I thought this was the thriftiest way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, it's time to put the frame together. He turned it upside down and screwed the pieces together. The screws were short so they didn't go through the front. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He sawed this piece off the edge.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next he placed the board (already painted) on top of the frame and screwed it down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He carefully cut the edge off of the plywood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Flip it over and this is what I had.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I took it in the house and seasoned it. You have to completely cover the newly painted chalkboard paint with chalk before you can use it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now comes the fun part! I clipped some Christmas cards onto some lights that I strung around the frame.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was a thrifty project. Less than $30.00 and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you know I'll have fun changing it up with the seasons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The best part for me is, it's narrow and doesn't interfere with the dining table chair, but it still makes a statement in the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm going to share with you how to make <i>Faux Snow. </i>I've been googling off and on for a while trying to find a recipe I wanted to try. I finally found one over at <a href="http://augustjoystudios.com/diy-tree-flock-tutorial/" target="_blank">AugustJoyStudios</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most recipes I found called for grated bars of soap; that's too much work for me. But not this one. </span><span style="font-size: large;">It's super easy, fast, and thankfully not too messy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, I want to show you my tree in a washtub... I've always wanted to do this. We bought our real tree, a smaller tree stand, and we already had the washtub. LOVE IT!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the snow, I whipped some up and practiced on a few wreaths. I left them for a few hours to see how they'd look dry. A...ma...zing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After I made the first practice batch, I only used a little bit of it so I covered it with plastic wrap and about 5 hours later I added a little more shaving cream and re-whipped it. It was perfect. </span><span style="font-size: large;">So... I think this is a forgiving recipe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">To keep from having picture overload, I made you a collage of the how to. You can also check out the link over at <a href="http://augustjoystudios.com/diy-tree-flock-tutorial/" target="_blank">Maria's.</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted you to see how smooth the mixture looks after whipping. It reminded me of melted whip cream. And it's super glossy. I used a glove to apply it, so clean up was easy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tried to keep the snow on the tops of the branches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted a light snow on my tree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm really happy how it looks and I'll do this again next year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My little people decorated the tree yesterday. The snow really stayed on. It dries hard to the branches. Remember the egg white candy called divinity? That's what this stuff dried feels like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's only a few dollars to make so I really hope you'll try it. Practice on a wreath and get a feel for it before you go slapping it on the tree... or just slap it on the tree.... it's really not a big deal!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One day I was feeling very bold. Bold for me anyway. I decided to </span><span style="font-size: large;">ask <a href="http://www.homeright.com/">Homeright</a> if they would give me a paint sprayer in exchange for an honest review, and they said yes... I'm like what? Really? I was OVER THE MOON! And then they asked me if I wanted to give one away. Why,YES! I did a happy dance, emailed a few friends, and enjoyed the moment :) I feel silly thinking about it now but some of you know what I'm talking about... this gives me hope that there IS enough room for everyone in this humongous blogging world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I had the perfect project to use this paint sprayer on. I know, right! I wouldn't even buy these rockers at a thrift store... they were THAT bad! But yet, 6 of them sat on my back porch in all of their ugly glory. I love my back porch but I was seriously embarrassed by these chairs. Let's just say you can't wash the ugly off of something. Believe me, I tried!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank goodness Homeright sent me the <a href="http://www.homeright.com/products/finish-max-pro-fine-finish-sprayer" target="_blank">Finish Max Pro</a> Fine Mist paint sprayer. It sounded perfect for the job and I couldn't wait to get started.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Painting 6 chairs is a lot of work so my husband offered to <strike>help</strike> take over. First we had to prepare them for paint. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We started by chipping away the old peeling wood. We glued. We clamped. And then we took a break. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set the chairs up like this inside the garage near the opening for good air flow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then we painted them right side up. My husband and I took turns spraying. He did most of it though, funny, he NEVER helps when a paint brush is involved. I'm telling you, this sprayer is the ticket! Especially because rocking chairs are hard to paint but this was much easier than brushing. It took us a good part of the day because we painted on several coats. I want the chairs to be pretty and easy to keep clean for a long time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We set these out in the sun to dry. I'm telling you, they look good as new! </span><span style="font-size: large;">And that my friends makes this thrifty girl happy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">All I need to do now is make some pretty pillows to put on my newly painted porch rockers. Ones that the cat won't sit on....and why does one hairy cat have the <b>need</b> to sit on 6 chairs... every. single. one. It drives me nuts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Has anyone had trouble scrolling their blog dashboard on their smartphone? I recently got a new phone and now I can't scroll. Is there a way to fix this? Does anybody know? Anybody...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">- I did my first ever sponsored post. I was so excited to be asked to do one but a little anxious. How would my readers respond? Am I computer savvy enough to get it done right? I mean seriously, my header has been crooked for a year now. A big thank you to Brenda over at the <a href="http://www.cozylittlehouse.com/" target="_blank">Cozy Little House</a> for helping <strike>me</strike> my daughter fix it! And of course I wondered are they really going to pay me... to write a blog post? Kind of sounds too good to be true. So yeah, all of that but I have to say it went pretty smoothly. Thank you to those who stopped by and left comments. Much appreciated!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have an Instagram</span><span style="font-size: large;"> friend who just started herself a blog. And she should! She's so talented. Would you do me a favor and visit Lisa over at <a href="http://www.thethriftedhouse.com/" target="_blank">The Thrifted House</a>. She's a new blogger. Remember how it feels to be the new kid on the block. Go show her some love :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm hosting a <b>giveaway</b> next week for <a href="http://www.homeright.com/" target="_blank">Homeright</a>. They are giving one of my readers a Finish Max Pro paint sprayer. They gave me one to try earlier this year. It's nice! Be sure to check in next week and sign up for that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Okay, so the winner of my fall giveaway is... Shirley Elliott. Okay, you're a noreply on your email so that means I can't find you anywhere. You have 24 hours to contact me with your address so that I can ship the giveaway out to you. I will announce a new winner on Saturday if I don't hear from Shirley. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Is this gorgeous or what? The white walls, the door, the mirror, the hooks, the floor and the boots... this is pure perfection in my book.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> And that light fixture!!! Could it be any better? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Parrot Uncle asked me if I would look through their products and share some of my favorite lighting options with you. I decided a long time ago if I was blessed enough to have a company contact me for partnership, I would have to LOVE their product. And after visiting their <a href="http://www.parrotuncle.com/" target="_blank">website</a>, I was blown away by their abundant, beautiful assortment of lighting options.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They have a huge selection of <a href="http://www.parrotuncle.com/pendant-lighting.html" target="_blank">hanging lighting</a>. </span><span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorites.</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">I'm so impressed how affordable so many of them are. Thrifty and pretty? What could be better.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do any of you have a fascination</span><span style="font-size: large;"> with the <a href="http://www.parrotuncle.com/light-bulbs.html" target="_blank">Edison bulbs</a>? I do! And Parrot Uncle is definitely the place to pick these up. I seriously got side tracked with the light bulbs and then the light fixtures that the bulbs go in... let's just say I was in heaven and a lot of time went by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Did you know they even have one called the Christmas tree bulb? </span><span style="font-size: large;">Is this cool or what? And speaking of Christmas, Parrot Uncle has a sale going on. All products are between 20% and 50% off <b>NOW</b> until Christmas. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't this pendant light pretty. I can just imagine this hanging over my kitchen sink. I love the coppery, black, white, and cream colors. Whether you prefer color or neutrals like me; Parrot Uncle has something for everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">1. Cotton Bolls. Straight from the fields of N.C.</span><br />
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(You will get several sticks of cotton bolls, basket not included.)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">2. Feathers. A variety of assorted feathers straight from my own backyard.</span><br />
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(You get a least a dozen assorted feathers including a turkey feather,)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">3. A deer Shed. Just because.</span><br />
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(You will get one pretty deer shed.)</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Nope, you don't have to jump through any hoops. This is simple. I'd appreciate if you would follow my blog in any way that works for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's finally here. Cooler weather! I love everything about fall... Except the countdown to Christmas. I'm not quite ready for that!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is my low to no budget 2015 fall decor. I shopped the house and pulled it together. I love decorating with natural elements. Rusty, crusty, lots of texture, and ...cheap!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the buffet in the dining room. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We raise and sell waterfowl and other birds, feathers galore. Perfect for fall decorating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Deer sheds, dried hydrangeas, and cotton bolls are in the mix. Chicken feeders on top of terracotta pots for height make perfect sense to me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Recently, I picked up this large basket at the thrift store. I think I want to stain or paint it. It needs to be darker or maybe white? In the meantime, I tossed in the extra decor stuff I wasn't using and displayed it on the coffee table. I love a collection of random stuff.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What about corn??? This was so easy. Leaving the shucks attached make this corn look amazing. What a pretty color!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tucked the silk down in the bottom of the vase, nestled the corn inside, and set the whole thing in some chicken wire. Okay! So I was feeling creative...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is last years <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/09/2014-fall-mantel.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">mantel</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed this <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/09/decorating-buffet-for-fall-2014.html"><span style="color: #b45f06;">"buffet"</span></a> in my dining room for a few years. I recently changed the dining room around and moved this to another room. Time for change! Yes, I decorated it for fall only to disassemble and move it 2 weeks later... For me, when inspiration strikes, I roll with it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The maple leaves are starting to turn colors. This is my real leaf wreath from last year. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">You can see how easy it is to make <a href="http://thriftmyhouse.blogspot.com/2014/10/how-to-make-real-leaf-wreath.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">here</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/thriftmyhouse/"><span style="color: #134f5c;">Instagram</span></a>, you know that I've been working on a pallet project for my dining room. I can't wait to share all the details with you here on the blog. Happy Fall Ya'll!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by Thrift My House.</span>Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-38330371526226024722015-09-11T05:00:00.000-04:002015-09-11T05:00:01.983-04:00Farmhouse Coffee Table<div class="vk_ans" style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif-light, sans-serif; font-size: xx-large !important; font-weight: lighter !important; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I was at Salvation Army a few weeks ago and saw this coffee table for $12.99. I couldn't get to the register fast enough. Do you see what I see? A farmhouse coffee table! For $12.99!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I sanded the top so it would soak up some stain. You can see the particle board showing through in a few places... no worries.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I first stained it a dark brown. It looked <strike>pretty</strike> BAD... the color was very uneven. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I then stained it ebony wiping off some of the stain so the brown would shine through. I brushed on a couple of coats of water based poly. <strike>Perfect!</strike> Perfectly Imperfect!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the size of this table with the couch. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I primed and painted the sides and legs. Lately I've been using primer, latex paint and poly instead of chalk paint. Can you believe it? With kids, this table will get a lot of wear and tear. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't want to baby it at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I distressed it just a little.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So..... I took a 3 month blog break. I didn't plan on it, it just kind of happened. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope all of you had a nice summer. I did. It was nice spending time with my family and </span><span style="font-size: large;">I got a few projects done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In my last post, I shared with you that we were getting hardwood floors. We've had them over 3 months now and I love them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is before.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We wanted to save a little money so we pulled up the carpet and prepared the floor ourselves. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ignorance is really bliss! I had no idea how hard it was going to be to remove all the particle board that was beneath the carpet. Using a crowbar, (we tried everything) it literally came up in small pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The heating and cooling vents had to be lowered.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lots of sweeping and vacuuming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The carpet was over 20 years old. I liked it better already. This is the view coming in the back french door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We moved most of the furniture on the back porch but worked around these heavier pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We decided on a prefinished hardwood. The brand name of the floor is Somerset and the color is provincial. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We ordered it online. We saved about $700 compared to what the local floor places </span><span style="font-size: large;">wanted for the same floor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We hired these guys to install it. It would have taken us years... seriously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wanted to show you these cool vents. They fit flat to the floor so you can put furniture on top of them if needed. I had to stain the outer piece because it was nailed down with the rest of the floor but the vent part is removable. I still need to stain them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because one thing always leads to another... I painted the front door.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And the stairs. I also painted the end tables. I actually painted the end tables 4 times (each) .... white, gray, green, then back to white... but we won't talk about that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I painted the french doors inside and out. Remember I had wanted to paint them black? With the brown floors, I think white is best. (unless I change my mind...)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've only mopped these floors twice in the past 3 months. Having a no shoe policy helps with that! I occasionally vacuum and dust mop. They look clean even when they're dirty. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's it for the new floors. I can't wait to hear what you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for stopping by Thrift My House.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I needed some artwork to hang in the kids bathroom. It needed to be long and narrow for this spot beside the window.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came across this cardboard sign at Dollar Tree. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I mounted it on a white board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added some rope around the edges just because...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a temporary fix until I can do better. Not too bad for a buck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been itching to paint a window black. When I saw my favorite black paint on clearance at Lowe's, I took it as a sign that I should finally go for it. How often do you find a whole gallon of your favorite paint on clearance?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The color is Olympic Black Magic. It's a dark charcoal color, not too black. I made these curtains out of a Target shower curtain. I cut them down the middle, at the bottom, and hemmed them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I added a tan rug from Ross. I love their prices!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next time you see this room it will have hardwood floors. They are happening now :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">About a year ago, I decided to add a mirror gallery wall to my bedroom in the hopes that it would add some much needed light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I collected these from local thrift stores for cheap. I ONLY bought the cheap ones. I didn't measure or plan where to put them. I just randomly placed them to where they looked good to my eye.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And then I looked at them for several weeks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though I liked how this looked, I decided that for the long haul, I would like them better painted white. Imagine that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of the mirrors had permanent frames so I had to paint around the mirror. I used index cards to tuck in underneath the mirror frames like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I taped some paper in the middle like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used my stash of white paint. I painted some of them with gloss and the others with matte. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is the finished look. This wall sits behind a seating area in my room. I have 2 chairs that are getting makeovers... whenever I figure out what I want to do to them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really like how this turned out. And best of all, every single mirror came from a thrift store. </span></div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-82010435517650019302015-05-14T05:00:00.000-04:002015-05-14T05:00:04.486-04:00No sew dining room turned bedroom curtains on a budget.<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember my dining room curtains? I had a new vision for the dining room but I couldn't get rid of these curtains. I really like them. So I decided to move them to my bed and bath. Only problem is... I needed 6 panels and I only had 4.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These panels are nice and wide so I took a deep breath and cut two of them down the middle. I drew a pencil line with a ruler and the pattern on the front helped me to cut straight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next I took apart a few inches of the top rod pocket hem so I'd be able to fold over the whole side of the curtain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I used this for all of you no-sewers out there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I ironed the strip down the side of the curtain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">After it cooled for a minute, I pulled the top layer of the strip off. It left a sticky layer that will bond when you fold the fabric over and iron it for the hem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then I cut and added a short piece of the heat bond for the top rod pocket hem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I had the 6 panels that I needed without spending any more money. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you're a blogger, you assume everyone knows all the little tricks of decorating. Just in case one of my readers doesn't know about hanging curtains wider than than the actual window, this is for you. This little tip makes a huge difference.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shortened these to fit over the whirlpool tub.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't close these curtains because I have blinds but I love the way they frame the windows and add interest to the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have lots of changes going on in my bedroom and bathroom. I've already painted the walls gray, painted all the trim white but I have several more things to do. I can't wait to share them with you.</span><br />
(Because that will mean I'm done :)</div>
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Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-88659486768413778842015-05-10T05:00:00.000-04:002015-05-10T05:00:07.787-04:00A Sign for my Mom- Happy Mothers Day!<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I have a sweet Mama. Anytime I say goodbye and love you... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">she always says, love you more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She asked me to make her a sign for Mothers Day. And of course I did. I started with this piece of baseboard I found up in the attic. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I decided to stain it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think this is the first time I've stained a piece of wood... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I stenciled the letters on and let them dry for about a hour. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tip- if the paint bleeds underneath the stencil, try scraping the paint off with a toothpick.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I then sanded over the letters for a rustic look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put a fine coat of Minwax over the whole board.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think she'll be happy with it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love you Mama! Happy Mothers Day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And Happy Mothers Day to all of you!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope you were inspired.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for stopping by Thrift My House.</span></div>
Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8264090993272772256.post-80835864894666860982015-05-05T10:46:00.000-04:002015-05-05T10:50:20.818-04:00Washington DC<br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Country done gone to town...</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the last post of our 3 day whirlwind trip. I hesitated to even post about this day because honestly it wasn't my favorite</span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After spending a day in Pennsylvania (we stopped by Arlington on the way to PA the first day) and then Lancaster (the second day), a day in DC (the last day) was very different. I enjoyed seeing the monuments but what I did not enjoy was having no idea where we were going... short on time... the traffic... all the people.... it was overwhelming for a small town girl like me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I. like. small. town.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a spending the afternoon in Lancaster, we headed to Greenbelt, Maryland to spend the night before our final day in Washington DC. After arriving at our hotel, we discovered that our room was not ready. We discovered this AFTER entering the room. There was disgusting evidence in plain sight.... quickly whisk the kids out, call the main desk.... get a new room.... feeling kind of gross... want to go home and sleep in my own bed... I am tired of hotels already. Thank God for sleep and a better attitude the next day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you know... the thought crossed my mind.. "Don't you people know I'm a blogger and I will spread this lack of cleaning our room on time to every one of my 126 followers." LOL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The hotel staff were very apologetic and gave us a coupon for a free breakfast the next morning. Whatever.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After an okay nights sleep and breakfast without coffeeeee...... (long story) we headed to DC.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">OH MY GOSH! Can you say traffic. I don't like traffic. It was unlike anything I've ever been in. We finally made it to the parking garage. Ignorance is bliss they say.... very true.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We walked to Union Station. Not too bad. An interesting place. We had to take the Metro, my first time ever riding on one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We stood and stared at the Metro ticket dispenser thing... like deer in headlights.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A nice man came over and helped us. We were so thankful... and then he asked us for money... because he helped us - we owed him... not the southern hospitality that we're used to. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We gave him 5 bucks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit this was cool. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kind of like riding on a bus but faster. Don't laugh.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We made it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was looking forward to visiting the Holocaust museum. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was the only photo I took inside. Photos were allowed but it didn't feel right. You have to visit the museum to understand what I mean. It's hard to believe that people were treated this way. Horrible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The man that led our tour kept reiterating, they had a choice. He was speaking about the ones who mistreated, tortured and or killed the Jews... lots of examples and photos... very thought provoking.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We were there for a few hours but you could easily spend the entire day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After leaving the Holocaust museum, we walked ... and walked ... and walked. We finally made it to the Lincoln Memorial.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I enjoyed seeing this in person.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We sat here for a while. We were disappointed there was no water in the reflection pool. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Again... there was no water in the reflection pool....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Korean War Memorial was something to see. I bet it's cool at night with all the lights shining. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now this is something we don't see everyday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">World War II memorial. I didn't take a lot of photos this day... when your feet hurt and your dying of thirst.... you really don't care about photos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Washington Monument. This was a pretty view.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a long day of walking. I think a bus tour would have been more enjoyable. We had only one day to spend here and you can't walk but so fast... lot's of people were riding bikes. All in all, it was okay. If we should go back again, we'll definitely have a better plan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We finally made it back to Union Station. It's sort of like a mall. They had Starbucks! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Lord!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We ate. We rested. We started our journey back to the parking garage... in the WRONG direction. It was getting late, it was about to rain and we found ourselves walking in a residential area.... nothing looked familiar. We looked like idiots.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We turned around, backtracked and finally made it to the van just as it was starting to rain... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cue the music....</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>I like calling North Carolina home!</i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you so much for taking the time to read. I appreciate you guys so much. It's been a busy time here and I'm behind on visiting your blogs. I promise to catch up with you soon. </span><br />
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<br />Sherry @ Thrift My Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.com17