My sister-in-law found some beautiful candlesticks for her decadent (and I mean jaw dropping) master bath. Their only drawback was that their zinc coloring did not suit her old world Tuscan decor. An expert faux painter she was using elsewhere in the house suggested this technique which I tried out on the candlesticks during my [...]
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Jul 08 2009
Frugalista-Style Framing
My dear hubby and I recently went to a not-so-fancy frame shop to see about getting a frame for a painting that his Best Man had given us (and painted himself) as a wedding gift. It’s a cool, rustic oil painting so we were looking for something with a similar vibe for the frame. We [...]
Jun 25 2009
Embellish That Lampshade
For a super simple and quick project, give your drab lampshade a little oomph by updating it with some austere ribbon or blingy fringe to suit your room’s style. Here are two super speedy projects I whipped up in less than an hour! Materials: Plain lampshade, fabric scissors, fabric glue, ribbon or similar embellishment. Step [...]
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