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Rebuilding an Antique Claw Foot Table

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Hey all, Nick Here! A while back Beth and I acquired this sweet claw foot table from an elderly couple.  (what IS it about antique tables being painted yellow?!) Long ago they had chopped it down from a full-size dining table into this sweet coffee table.  I knew that I wanted to restore it to its original purpose the second I set eyes on it.  Don’t get me wrong… it was a nice coffee ... [ Read More ]

How to Stabilize / Reinforce Dining Chairs

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We’ve been taking it pretty easy around here lately. This summer has been the busiest I can remember, and now that we’re back from the World Longest Yard Sale (our last commitment before my baby is due… in March), we’re just enjoying family time and soaking up what’s left of the summer. I may never make plans to leave the house ever again. Nick recently took a new position at his job, and ... [ Read More ]

Murphy Table for the Tots

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By now, if you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you know that we’re participating in the GMC/Habitat for Humanity ‘Treasure Hunt Challenge’… which involves traveling along the World’s Longest Yardsale (my personal heaven on earth), snagging some great buys, and fixing up a house for a family in need at the end! Can you think of anything more fun and rewarding? If anything’s gonna snap me out of ... [ Read More ]

Bamboo Patio Set Refresh

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If you think of our blog more as creative inspiration rather than a ‘Reality TV Show’, you’ve probably been sorely disappointed lately. This little blog has always been a way to document our lives as it happens… but now that it’s mysteriously grown to the point that thousands of you are stopping in everyday to see what we’re up to, there’s a certain pressure to be awesome and interesting. But ... [ Read More ]

Radiant Orchid End Table With Stained Flower

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Hey buddy! Good morning! Soooo OK. This month, the good people of Lowe’s challenged us (and all the other Lowes Creators) to make something awesome using the Pantone Color of the year... which happens to be Radiant Orchid. Let me begin by saying I LOVE ORCHIDS. But come now. Purple? Well imagine my surprise when I found out that ‘Radiant Orchid’ actually translates to this very enthusiastic ... [ Read More ]

Old Papasan turned Canopy / Reading Nook

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I definitely think there’s a connection between a creative personalities and hoarding tendencies. I mean, obviously there are different levels of hoarding, and some are downright unhealthy. I’m not collecting empty pizza boxes, and broken hula hoops. all I’m trying to say is that... I SAVE STUFF for one of two reasons: It’s sentimental I’m going to use it someday. For SOMETHING *this ... [ Read More ]

Our ‘new’ vintage heirloom dining set

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As you know, we sold our dining set in anticipation for my sweet Grandma’s antique heirloom dining set that she wants me to have! It’s quite a haul to Dubuque from here, so we’ve been waiting until we planned to travel there anyways for her 95th birthday party this past weekend. Isn’t she a dish? I’m pretty sure she has a little crush on Nick. And who wouldn’t with his new fu-manchu mustache ... [ Read More ]

End Table Update {Triangle Pattern Insert}

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Ok so here’s the thing. Nick’s been known to be a little annoyed with all the various things I ask him to help me with (understandably so). There are basic homeowner/maintenance–type things that I wouldn't even think about that totally need done in addition to all my measly requests. That’s why I love it when I find a project that I know I can pull off unassisted. This keeps me occupied while ... [ Read More ]

Restoring a Mid-Century/Modern Dining Set

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Nick and I always discuss purchases beforehand... even the smallest things. But when when I saw this dining set for sale on craigslist while Nick was at work, I knew I needed to act fast before someone else snatched it up. Priced at a mere $25, it wouldn’t last long. We’re talking an original vintage 50’s dining set y’all. (actual craigslist pic below) I had a lot of guilt about it buying ... [ Read More ]

A Facelift for the Credenza

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If you don’t already, you should subscribe to our blog so you get an email every time we publish a new blog post (not more than 2 times a week… TOPS)! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram so you don’t miss ANY of this madness!  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We’re not knocking out furniture projects like we used to... I’m sorry what was that? You’re wondering WHY NOT? Have ... [ Read More ]

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