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Follow along with me as I share my love of all things creative…home DIY, design, decor, and thrifty projects too. Learn tips and tricks for painting furniture and easy budget-friendly transformations, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary creating a beautiful home you’ll love!

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    Our simple fall porch just goes to show you it doesn’t have to be extravagant to be beautiful! Hello, sweet friends! We are fully into fall, and I have finally got my fall porch up. As much as it is. Which is not as much as some years. But hey, I’m still recovering (and doing…

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A book titled Creating Fabulous Finishes features a close-up of a decorative drawer handle on a painted wooden surface. Discover tips and techniques for unique finishing touches in this free furniture finishes ebook by Artsy Chicks Rule.

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A gloved hand holds a paintbrush, applying a brown wood stain or finish to a wooden surface, highlighting the natural wood grain.
create a faux wood finish…easy!
A hand with light skin and white nail polish points to a row of decorative wooden beading on a dark wooden piece of furniture, highlighting details useful for learning how to replace missing trim on furniture.
how to replace missing trim
A gloved hand uses a paintbrush to apply light tan paint over a brown leather surface, blending the new color onto the material.
How to paint leather
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A coastal farmhouse laundry room with white shiplap walls, a wooden countertop, a metal tub with supplies, wall shelf with wicker baskets, wall hooks, and a framed floral painting creates a fresh and inviting space.
budget-friendly faux shiplap
A close-up of a wooden countertop with a smooth, natural finish evokes cozy coastal farmhouse laundry vibes. On the counter sits a weathered metal watering can labeled "GARDEN," and white cabinets are partially visible below.
Inexpensive Wood Countertops
White floor tiles with light gray starburst patterns, partially covered by a colorful rug in the upper right corner—an inviting touch for your hall bath remodel. The image also shows the edge of a white fabric, possibly a curtain, at the left.
How to Paint Tile Floors

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