Design by D9

Decor, DIY and my Dog

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High End Dupe – Horchow and Pottery Barn

I participated in the nailed it or failed it challenge and did these high end dupes, I did a Horchow dupe of a floral arrangement and a pottery barn dupe of candle holders. Do you think I nailed it or failed it?Nailed it or Failed it Challenge

Recently I did another fun challenge! This one is called the Nailed it or failed it challenge. The idea is to pick a decor piece that you would like to have in your home, and recreate it (or dupe it) for less. And then at the end, we ask our audience if we nailed it or failed it. Sound like fun? [Read more…]

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French Provincial Jewelry Armoire Makeover

French provincial jewelry armoire makeover project. I used a combination of chalk paint, decoupage, furniture transfers and decor wax to give this old piece it's new look. pretty in pink.

Ever since I started painting furniture I have been enamoured with French Provincial style pieces, especially bedroom furniture. I picked up this jewelry armoire along with a matching step out dresser. I always intended to refinish them seperately, starting with the jewelry armoire. [Read more…]

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Pottery Barn Wooden Lantern Dupe

Pottery Barn Mango wood lantern dupe. Check out my version of these wooden lanterns that I have done up using mostly dollar store supplies.

Introduction to the Dupe

This Pottery Barn inspired wooden lantern is my first dupe. I haven’t really done a “dupe” post before. If you are not familiar with the concept, it’s when we crafty bloggers (and you tubers) take a product from a high end company and make a cheaper version that when finished costs substantially less than the name brand product. [Read more…]

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How to Decorate your Deck or Patio

How to decorate your deck or patio. I have some tips and tricks to help with your deck decor. Here are some things to help you get your outside space ready for summer.I think it’s time for a little deck decor, don’t you? Where I live the weather is getting nice, and my attention has turned to decorating outside for summer, and for spring too! I have a few tips and tricks that I want to share with you for decorating your deck or patio space. [Read more…]

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17+ AMAZING Metallic Furniture Makeovers

17 Amazing metallic furniture makeovers. Looking for some inspiration and ideas to guide you? Let me help you, If you know me, you might already know that I am not a fan of chalk paint. No farm house style for this girl. I’ll take all shine and all bling all of the time. I have a thing for metallic furniture. There is something about the shiny reflective finish that just pulls me in. [Read more…]