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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Room Update
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We also made her a doll house for her American Girl dolls with an IKEA Pax shelving unit:. I love American Girl accessories as much as the next mom, but my little darling is not terribly careful about her toys, so I don't want to always spend the kind of money AG requires. So we improvise. :). Speaking of "improvise" you can see a "during" photo of the jewelry boxs' transformations. October 16, 2012 at 11:16 AM. I have a quick question about your blog, do you think you could e-mail me? Out of the Loop.
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Chalk Paint Makeover
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I thought about finding some gripping, stain-blocking primer, but then I heard about chalk paint. We don't have a place in town that sells Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, and I didn't feel like driving to Little Rock to buy paint that is over $30 a quart, so I talked to my sister in law, who sells restyled furniture in her shop, Dog and Butterfly in Portland, TN. She uses chalk paint, but makes her own with plaster of paris and latex paint. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Concrete Coffee Table DIY.
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Renovation update
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The trades people were fine. We were able to move our washer and dryer out to what was before an unusable sun room. We removed all but three windows, and replaced those. We also put in a new door that actually seals. Our first indication of a problem was when we came home one day and realized that he had drywalled over a board that had a rotted place in it. Then, another day, we smelled cigarette smoke in the house, and none of us smoke. October 11, 2010 at 3:48 AM. Service. . Concrete Coffee Table DIY.
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Back from Hiatus
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We've hit a bit of a slow spot on the renovation. This summer, I've ended up working, which slows progress. Then there is the dissertation that demands attention. We are determined, though, to do a few projects before summer is over. All involve a mad desperate trip that we made to IKEA last week. We now how a load of flat-pack shelving sitting around in the way. We'll be painting her room Benjamin Moore's Montgomery White. After we get her wall painted, we are going to install the Pax wardrobe. When she...
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Chalk Paint
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I am dying to get a chance to try chalk paint. I've done some work on one of the bedrooms, and should post pictures, but probably won't. Anyway, my sister and law gave me the recipe that she uses for chalk paint:. 1 cup water based paint. 1/4 cup plaster of Pairs with a little HOT water mixed in. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Get the Look: Flirty Florals Meet Elegant Minimalism — Shop the Style. Concrete Coffee Table DIY. Taphophile Tragics: Kaua'i Cemeteries. Save money AND save the world.
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: Back to work...
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We ended up buying light duty commercial flooring from Sam's Club. It is really thick, so it doesn't feel as "clicky" as some laminate. Obviously, it is not hard wood, but we are pretty pleased with it. We still need to finish up the trim and the thresholds, but we're really pleased with how things have turned out. I've decided that we need to paint a couple of room. Our bedroom, for one. It is a pumpkin orange color, and is depressing. I'd like to paint it something lighter, like Purple Lace. View my co...
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Laura's Renovation Adventure: A New Project in the Making
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A New Project in the Making. Our kitchen is next on my project list. My budget, though, is tight. I need to spend less than $1000. The floors are in good shape. They are an attractive ceramic tile, which is nice. I don't think I want to do anything to/with those. Also, the appliances are updated. We bought a stainless stove and dishwasher in 2009. At the moment, my plan is this:. Paint the cabinets. I think an antique glaze might be a nice finish. Tear out the soffits and build shelves near the ceiling.
