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    • Chalk Style Painting using General Finishes

      Chalk Painted Side Table With General Finishes

      Christine
      January 22, 2016
      Furniture
    • DIY Pet Bed

      DIY Pet Bed & Minted.com Fabric

      Christine
      November 21, 2015
      Accent Furniture, Before & After, Crafts, Furniture, Thrifty Finds
    • mid-century modern dresser

      Mid-Century Modern Dresser Makeover

      Christine
      October 22, 2015
      Antique Booth, Before & After, Furniture, Furniture Redo
    • West Elm Daybed Turned Into Bench with Tutorial, Plans, & Cut list

      West Elm Daybed Inspired Bench For The Foot Of The Bed [Tutorial & Plans]

      Christine
      September 28, 2015
      Furniture, New Build
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      Rustoleum Furniture Transformation

      Christine
      September 25, 2015
      Furniture
    • distressed china cabinet with chalk paint

      Chalk Painted China Cabinet & Tips For Bidding At A Live Auction

      Christine
      September 16, 2015
      Before & After, Furniture
    • chalky finishes deco art luggage carrier

      Chalky Finishes Luggage Carrier

      Christine
      August 31, 2015
      Accent Furniture, Before & After, Crafts, Furniture, Furniture Redo
    • chalky finish americana deco art mirror

      Chalky Finishes Mirror & Announcement

      Christine
      August 31, 2015
      Accent Furniture, Furniture, Furniture Redo
    • vintage-card-catalog-repurposed

      Vintage Industrial Apothecary Cabinet

      Christine
      August 21, 2015
      "Shut The Front Door" Redos, Accent Furniture, Before & After, Decorating, Furniture
    • Accent Furniture
    • Office Accessories
  • Blogging

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    • DIH University: an online learning community for Do-It-Herself creatives & bloggers

      DIH University Is Now OPEN

      Christine
      November 23, 2015
      Blogging
    • From The Front Porch Online Magazine

      From The Front Porch - An Online Magazine Masterpiece

      Christine
      September 23, 2015
      Blogging, Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
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      GIVE ME A SECOND CHANCE & CHALKY FINISHES $2,000 PRIZE

      Christine
      July 31, 2015
      Blogging, Crafts, Decorating, Furniture, Ideas & Inspiration
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      Country Living Feature X 2!!!

      Christine
      February 26, 2015
      Before & After, Blogging
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      Craft Fail: Review & Bragging Rights

      Christine
      October 21, 2014
      Blogging, Crafts
    • FamilyPortrait

      Breaking Up With Young House Love

      Christine
      October 10, 2014
      Blogging, Just Thoughts, Life Happens
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      Blogland Tour!

      Christine
      September 1, 2014
      Blogging, Crafts, Decorating, Ideas & Inspiration
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      Better Home & Gardens Blogger Award Nominations

      Christine
      February 5, 2014
      Blogging, Just Thoughts
    • Gold Business Cards

      Gold Dipped Business Cards

      Christine
      January 22, 2014
      Blogging, Office Accessories, Organization
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      New Website Design!

      Christine
      November 3, 2013
      Blogging
    • New Computer & New Attitude

      Christine
      October 22, 2013
      Blogging, Just Thoughts
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      Ultimate Blog Planner's New Look!

      Christine
      April 22, 2013
      Blogging, Crafty 4(a) Cause, My Etsy Shop, Organization
  • Organization

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    • Apothecary Before & After

      Vintage Inspired Apothecary Cabinet Before & After

      Christine
      June 4, 2014
      Accent Furniture, Before & After, Furniture, Organization
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      Tips for a Stylish and Well Organized Laundry Room

      Christine
      February 10, 2014
      Laundry Room, Organization
    • menu board

      DIY Menu Planning Board (Printable)

      Christine
      January 30, 2014
      Crafts, Kitchen, Organization, Printable
    • computer cabinet3

      Computer Cabinet Source List

      Christine
      January 28, 2014
      Furniture, Office Accessories, Organization
    • Coupons in the car

      Keeping Coupons In The Car #carorganization

      Christine
      January 23, 2014
      Organization
    • Gold Business Cards

      Gold Dipped Business Cards

      Christine
      January 22, 2014
      Blogging, Office Accessories, Organization
    • Hanging File Transformation

      Transform Hanging Files With Wrapping Paper

      Christine
      January 20, 2014
      Office Accessories, Organization
    • Organized Birthday Calendar

      Organized Birthday Calendar (Printable)

      Christine
      January 16, 2014
      Organization, Printable
    • Bathroom Linen Storage

      Bathroom Linen Closet Progress

      Christine
      January 14, 2014
      Cleaning, Organization
    • Bathroom closest contents

      Organizing 101: Bathroom Linen Closet

      Christine
      January 13, 2014
      Organization
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      My Pantry is Perfection #organization

      Christine
      January 10, 2014
      Kitchen, Organization
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      My Organizational Goals for 2014

      Christine
      January 6, 2014
      Organization
  • Holiday

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    • 10-Minute-Christmas-Ornament

      10 Minute Christmas DIY Ornament

      Christine
      November 18, 2015
      Crafts, Decorating, Holiday, Ideas & Inspiration
    • Dress Form Christmas Tree

      Dress Form Christmas Tree Skirt

      Christine
      November 11, 2015
      Antique Booth, Crafts, Decorating, Holiday, Ideas & Inspiration
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      Holiday Decorations At The Antique Booth + Something Personal

      Christine
      November 9, 2015
      Antique Booth, Decorating, Holiday
    • 5-Best-Christmas-Tree-Skirts

      5 Best Tree Skirts

      Christine
      November 17, 2014
      Decorating, Holiday
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      Thanksgiving Mantel Update With Wallternatives Removable Wall Decals #royaldesignstudio

      Christine
      November 12, 2014
      Holiday, Reviews
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      SIL Designs For Costco

      Christine
      November 6, 2014
      Decorating, Holiday
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      My Zazzle Store

      Christine
      October 31, 2014
      Holiday, Teal & Tush Designs
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      Fall/Thanksgiving Fireplace Refresh

      Christine
      October 22, 2014
      Crafts, Decorating, Holiday
    • The Blessings Chalkboard

      DIY Designer Magnets + Blessings Chalkboard

      Christine
      October 6, 2014
      Crafts, Decorating, Holiday
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      Merry Christmas

      Christine
      December 26, 2013
      Holiday, Uncategorized
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      Something to Want, Need, Wear, Read (A Christmas Wish List)

      Christine
      December 20, 2013
      Holiday
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      Free Christmas Printables & Bruce Willis

      Christine
      December 19, 2013
      Holiday, Printable
  • Life Happens

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      Country Living Fair Giveaway!

      Christine
      October 9, 2015
      Crafts, Decorating, Life Happens
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      Today Is My Last Day In The Army & Restoration Hardware Flag Hack Tutorial

      Christine
      September 11, 2015
      Crafts, Decorating, Life Happens, Project Hacks
    • Baby Sofia 2014

      5 Things To Do When Your Furbaby Goes To Heaven

      Christine
      February 2, 2015
      Just Thoughts, Life Happens
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      Soldier Homecoming Montage

      Christine
      November 11, 2014
      Life Happens
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      Native American Festival & Powwow

      Christine
      November 3, 2014
      Life Happens
    • FamilyPortrait

      Breaking Up With Young House Love

      Christine
      October 10, 2014
      Blogging, Just Thoughts, Life Happens
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      My Big Trip Out West {Part 1}

      Christine
      August 25, 2014
      Life Happens, Uncategorized
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      Updates

      Christine
      May 6, 2014
      Life Happens
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      Thank You, Veterans

      Christine
      November 11, 2013
      Life Happens
    • Questions & Answers

      Christine
      September 16, 2013
      Just Thoughts, Life Happens
    • Paws Across America + Method & Cutest Pet Contest

      Christine
      June 12, 2013
      Crafty 4(a) Cause, Family, Life Happens
    • A Letter to a Different Kind of Mother

      Christine
      May 10, 2013
      Life Happens
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DIY Pet Bed

DIY Pet Bed & Minted.com Fabric

Christine
November 21, 2015
Accent Furniture, Before & After, Crafts, Furniture, Thrifty Finds
Disclosure: This post contains sponsored links from Minted. I received a product in exchange for my honest review.  Please see my full disclosure policy here. Another month and another cool contest over at...
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Painting With Modern Masters Metallic Paint + Antique Booth Update

Christine
November 3, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After
This is a sponsored post. I was given metallic paint from Modern Masters to try and to write about. All opinions are my own and my opinions are always honest.   Hi guys! After another very very late...
mid-century modern dresser

Mid-Century Modern Dresser Makeover

Christine
October 22, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After, Furniture, Furniture Redo
It's that time again! Another contest submission for The Fab Furniture Flippin' Contest! This month's sponsor is HomeRight and our theme was "Spray it Pretty". I set off to my garage to choose from...
distressed china cabinet with chalk paint

Chalk Painted China Cabinet & Tips For Bidding At A Live Auction

Christine
September 16, 2015
Before & After, Furniture
Several months ago I went to my first live auction. I'd been wanting to check out a live auction for years but always felt very intimidated. I finally broke through my fears and came home with LOTS of...
chalky finishes deco art luggage carrier

Chalky Finishes Luggage Carrier

Christine
August 31, 2015
Accent Furniture, Before & After, Crafts, Furniture, Furniture Redo
Today I wanted to share with you the other project I submitted to the chalky finishes contest. I love these little fold up luggage racks. They are absolutely perfect for your guest bedroom! Trust me when I...
vintage-card-catalog-repurposed

Vintage Industrial Apothecary Cabinet

Christine
August 21, 2015
"Shut The Front Door" Redos, Accent Furniture, Before & After, Decorating, Furniture
Oops, I did it again. (I hope you're giving it your best Brittany aaaannd you're welcome.) I refinished another apothecary style cabinet like I did here. But... I think I like this one better!...
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Why You Should Use PureBond Plywood & More Antique Booth Progress

Christine
April 20, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After, Lighting, Reviews
I received PureBond plywood to enhance the exterior of my antique booth and while I'm eternally grateful to work with this company, their gifts in no way altered my opinions of their hardwood plywood. I'm...
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Antique Booth Reno: Progress

Christine
March 26, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After, Lighting
It's been 25 days since we began this journey of tearing down an antique booth facade and replacing it with my grand plans. You can read all about my grand plans HERE. Lest you forgot this is where we...
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Antique Booth Reno: Day 1 Demo

Christine
March 10, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After
Thankfully the swelling in my hands has gone down enough for me to type this first post. I've never done any kind of building or demo and let me be the first to state the obvious. It's a lot of work....
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Antique Booth Build Out Plans

Christine
February 27, 2015
Antique Booth, Before & After
I'm moving out of my current 10' x 20' space on Saturday. I'm moving into my new space inside Woodstock Market on March 1. Except not really. Before we can actually move in Big Daddy and I dreamt up a...
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Country Living Feature X 2!!!

Christine
February 26, 2015
Before & After, Blogging
For those of you following on FB (follow me here) you may have seen that a web editor of CountryLiving.com featured not one but TWO of my projects! I don't even think I can begin to tell you how exciting it...
Apothecary Before & After

Vintage Inspired Apothecary Cabinet Before & After

Christine
June 4, 2014
Accent Furniture, Before & After, Furniture, Organization
Well hello to you! Obviously my posting schedule is unpredictable and I'm sorta sorry about it. But the reality is I want to love DIY and blogging for a long time. I've seen many of my favorite bloggers share...
DIY Sofa Table Styling

DIY Sofa Table

Christine
April 15, 2013
Accent Furniture, Before & After, Decorating, Furniture, Tutorial
I'm happy to report that this project was a complete success! It all started with Pinterest of course. I stumbled upon a pin that said, "Piece of wood from Home Depot cut to size of couch, stained, attached...
circleoftrust1I'm Christine, an Army veteran who traded in her semi-automatic weapon for a pink polk-a-dot glue gun.  This should be interesting.  Wanna chat?  Go here.
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