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Do you guys remember my little black antique table that reminded me of a spider? (I realized what an odd angle this is!) She actually started out like this: I stupidly tore off the top wood vaneer because it was coming off and should have just glued it back down. I had a nightmare time [...]

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Hello, I’m Monica from Decorating Insanity.  I’m so glad to be visiting One Chatty Chic today. I love Melody’s projects.  I’m sure Jeffery is going to pick up the DIY bug from her. Today I’d like to share with you The Appletini Dresser  which was a big hit in blogland.  I got some great results from facebook, pinterest, [...]

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Happy Wild Wednesday! Well, almost, anyway. What have you guys been up to?  I’ve been painting, reading, pinteresting (like my word for it?) and more painting.  And while painting, I’m not really ready to reveal anything new yet. However, I did want to chat about these: Have you seen them?  A new trend in DIY [...]

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There used to be a fun little shop here in my town that sold vintage goods. Unfortunately they are no longer here. However, while visiting one day before they closed their doors for good (thanks to this awful economy),  I spied something I have never seen before and wanted to chat about. Brooch Wedding Bouquets. [...]

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In case you didn’t know already, I love to beat the system.  Meaning, I love to be able to create something without paying a fortune. I LOVE saving money but still LOVE beautiful things. Remember last week I showed you my Family Room Makeover? Well, do you see the floral arrangement on the sofa table [...]