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Calypso in the Country

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Paint Projects

Stix primer being applied to wooden breakfast tray
DIY

Breakfast Tray Makeover – How to Update with Paint (An Easy DIY)

Breakfast in bed…such a luxury, right?  Well, it can be even more luxurious when you get to enjoy breakfast on a beautiful tray!  Today, I’m sharing my breakfast tray makeover…so maybe I’ll inspire you to update a tray of your own. With some paint, I transformed a simple wooden tray into a pretty white breakfast…

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Painted Gray Vanity in Boys Bathroom Makeover
DIY

How to Paint a Bathroom Vanity (Helpful Tips)

Last week, I shared how I updated my boys’ bathroom on a budget.  Since some of you asked a few questions on how to paint a bathroom vanity, today I will share the steps I used! *Please note that this post contains affiliate links.  If you make a purchase after clicking my links below, I…

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DIY | Lifestyle

One Room Challenge – The Office {Week 2}

All I have to say is… Painting bookcases is not a lot of fun! It’s great to have the One Room Challenge Linking Party at Calling It Home to keep me motivated though! It took me one day to prime them, two days to get the first coat on and another day to get 3/4…

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Decorating and Design

One Room Challenge – Office Makeover {Week #1}

Welcome to my latest project – my home office makeover! Since I started my office a while back, I thought the One Room Challenge would be the perfect motivation I needed to get that room finished! For those of you who not familiar with the One Room Challenge, it is a bi-annual event created by Linda from…

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Lifestyle

Furniture Painting Advice Needed!

Calling all furniture painting experts! Yes, you know who you are…the ones who manage to transform a piece of furniture practically instantaneously all while making it look easy – and even pleasurable. Well, let me start out by saying that I am not that person. The thoughts of repainting furniture terrifies me. Sure, I have done…

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DIY | Tips

How to Paint a Beadboard Ceiling – Helpful Tips

Last week, our contractor installed a beadboard ceiling in our laundry room.  From there, I tackled the job of painting the beadboard.  Today, I’ll share my tips to paint a beadboard ceiling and let you know what I learned along the way… Tips to Paint a Beadboad Ceiling: Buy a beadboard that has already been…

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