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Three Tips for Painting Furniture Red

A while back a friend posted on Facebook that she was giving away a vintage Dixie bedroom set–a full-size bed with headboard and footboard, along with a chest of drawers. …

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My Great-Great Grandmother’s China

It was nearing that time in life.  In just a few years, my grandparents would move out of their own home and into an assisted living facility.  To prepare for …

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The Second French Provincial Chest { Furniture Makeover }

So I shared with you a few days ago some furniture prep and cleaning tips, and gave you a peek at my new makeover project: I came across this gorgeous …

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How to Refinish a Table Top or Dresser – Part 1

I love when I get a comment or email from someone asking me for advice on a furniture project. Sharing what I have learned and helping others is why I write …

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Flea Market Shopping with a Friend | Canton Trade Days

Last Friday I was in heaven.  It was the Friday of First Monday Canton Trade Days in Canton, Texas, and the weather was unbelievable. Last year when I went to …

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Red – White – Blue | Collecting Antique China

I’ve always been a dish girl.  I love collecting antique china, and it was one of the first antique collection areas I learned about when I was just out of …

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A Little Bit More on Cane Furniture

I’ve been working really hard on this new site over the past 10 days, learning all about widgets and codes and buttons and ads . . . It’s all a …

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Dried Lavender Milk Paint | Chest Makeover Reveal

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!  We enjoyed our family time together, although I have to admit I am glad to get back to “normal” today.  Christmas day started …

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Running vs. Painting

We are in between cold spells here in N. Texas.  Two weekends ago we were iced in for 4 days, but since then the temperature has been steadily rising to …

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Farmhouse Dresser

I haven’t been doing much painting lately, mainly because I haven’t found anything worth painting! But a few weeks ago I grabbed this sturdy old dresser off a Facebook garage …

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Hi, I’m Melanie! But my friends call me Mel.

Home is where life is both lived and recovered from. It’s an oasis to refresh your family as well as your friends. But creating that space shouldn’t break the bank.

I hope this blog helps you create your own beautiful home on a budget.

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