Bathroom Renovations Are Making Me Lose My Carrera Marbles!

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Sigh I’m using this post as somewhat of a therapy session since the reality of tackling 3 complete bathroom renovations and a laundry room makeover all at once is starting to make me lose my Carrera marbles! We’ve all heard … Continue reading

DIY Dorm Room Decorating Ideas: Blending Funk and Functionality

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Welcome to the dorm, aka your first studio apartment. While some universities have luxed up their campus accommodations, a typical dorm room is still stark and institutional. Common features include white cinderblock walls, clunky wood furnishings, and dark commercial carpet. … Continue reading

In the Business of Painting Furniture: Getting Chatty with Natty

Natalie Cox is Natty by Design

 Natalie Cox enjoys painting furniture and blogs about it at Natty by Design All photos courtesy of Natalie Cox. Natalie Cox, furniture-painting entrepreneur and all-around DIYer, blogs about furniture transformations, simple decorating ideas, and family life at Natty by Design. … Continue reading

Should I Paint My Chair?

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My mother used to say I had beautiful dirty-blonde hair. There’s nothing beautiful, however, about a dirty-white sofa. What was once pristine is not spotted and grayed, especially around the arms and sides. Since my budget does not allow for … Continue reading