Sometimes it’s hard to see the potential in a thrift store. That’s why I’m so glad St. Vincent De Paul invited me to work on a makeover project for them. A lamp makeover! Yes, that’s right even an old neglected lamp can be new again and I’m going to show you how you can do it. Before we get started…
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Thrifting makes me happy! I love to look at all that “junk” and imagine the treasure it could be turned into. So this morning was very exciting for me. I will be partnering with St. Vincent De Paul of Contra Costa County to show you how can take a few items that you might find in non-profit thrift store like…
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I just love it when a piece of furniture that looks utterly hopeless is transformed with a bit of paint. I have had people ask me how I decide what color to paint a particular piece. Truthfully, it just comes to me. Often there is no real plan. The piece just kind of evolves on its own until the finished…
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Have you ever had a craft go wrong? And it just ruins your whole day? You spend all day working on your craft project, neglecting the children (ok, parking them in front of the tv), planning on fast food for dinner ’cause there is no time to cook, house doesn’t get cleaned kind of all day. You think you are…
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I have been really busy getting ready for the upcoming sale at Now and Again in Livermore. Just when I think I have everything ready to sell I come up with another project to add. But here is a little sneak peek. Not super happy about the way I have the pom poms hanging but I might head down again…
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