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Throw a Vintage-Inspired Easter Party
Welcome spring in style with an Easter-themed tea party full of vintage treats for the senses. With the help of garden-themed and floral accents, you can recreate the look in…
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House Tour: California Beach House with a Passion for Vintage
As soon as you arrive at the front door of the Figlewicz family’s cottage, you realize that this is a special home. The exterior of the 1915 house, a unique…
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5 Reasons to Head to the Hardware Store
Paint Paint is almost magical in its power to transform. Consider what paint can do before replacing cabinets, furniture and even floors and fixtures. And while you’re at it, grab…
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What to Do with Old Jars
Use them for flower arrangements or bud vases. It’s a great alternative to store-bought vases for large parties and outdoor gatherings. Cluster them on a tabletop for a more grandiose…
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How to Strip Paint (Before & After Photos)
What you’ll need for this DIY project: Water-based gel paint stripper Cling wrap (optional) Chip brush Rubber gloves Eye protection Putty knife Steel wool Clean rag Metal container…
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Collect & Decorate with Vintage Fruit-Crate Labels
Crate labels once served a strictly utilitarian purpose, indicating the contents of a box of fruit or vegetables. Produce packing houses would place the eye-catching signage on the front of…
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House Tour: A neglected 1912 bungalow is restored to its former glory
So it was there, in the first of many rented houses, that Bonnie Mae and Don Barnard began their California dream. Max the dog relaxes on the classic Craftsman porch…
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