My husband and I bought this house (literally the week we got married in March of 2007, and it's been our work in progress ever since. These pictures are of the house before we really got into renovating and remodeling things. Since these were taken, we've done new siding, windows, grass, plants, garden beds, trees, deck, etc...
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It has taken me over 15 years to finally say it is done!!! It has been a labor of love and I have executed all the work, from tearing down a wall, refinishing wood, faux painting, making the moorish tiles, designing pieces such as the dining room table and some upholstering (the easy kind, and gardening....Through this journey I have been collecting art and finding furniture of the right proportions, so I can maximise the 1100 sq. ft space, as well as strategically placing mirrors to visually expand the size of the room and show my art collection. Many of the pieces I have acquired at estate sales, garage sales, flea markets and even from dumpsters.....Yes, I also do dumpster diving, if necessary....I have given new life to many of the pieces I own, and it is a source of joy and pride, for it clearly shows that one can create a great space without spending thousands of dollars... My home is an expression of my interest in art , travel and history; everything seems to mingle and get along, and every object has an interesting story that I like sharing with my guests, such is the one about the sofa which I rescued from next a dumpster where it had been for 3 days!! I refinished the beautiful wood carving and had it professionally recovered....The columns are PVC piping which I topped with capitals and gave it a green serpentine marble finish....I designed the balcony incorporating an old wrought iron window I got as a gift, and added the spindlers which I painted in black, ivory and gold....The doors are plain hollow core doors that I painted to make them different, and hide the sound system...I just want the music, and to allow the curious eye wonder around...There are so many fun stories!! Enjoy my dream, and know that you can also do it....I did!!
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Painted the deck with a solid stain of Pewter and White. What's your opinions on deck and ideas of upkeep of deck with dogs. Now I need to accessorize it. I am welcoming any suggestions to make this a deck where we can enjoy and relax.
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This unfinished patio needs some help. It has loads of potential as is the story of this home we love. My husband wants pavers but I prefer a deck. HELP!
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I was hoping for the look of a pier and the creek up front with the blue rocks. Hope to add more someday! oh and thank you for all your lovely comments on the brandy33 space.
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My home and flowers and yard. A rainbow of colors this time of year. I will include previouse years also when things were at their peak of beauty. "All thing great and small Jehovah God made them all!" He let me help a little!
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It all started over a reduced price new outdoor recycled plastic outdoor 4x6 area rug I bought from e-bay.The colors were way off ,I was looking for dark rust and received a bright red,yellow and orange one ,now I have nothing to match it so I tossed it out the front door. Well hard times has us all looking for bargains,so I got lucky and found a green wicker patio set at a yard sale for 20.00 on my way to Walmart ...it gets better ,...I found another patio set at walmart on clearance (once again terrified of the color , I could not resist the price . ~~~Well this is MY SPACE~~~298.99 total cost so far ...stone at bottom of steps free !!!
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We have a very small kitchen that was in desperate need of an improvement. Here are some before, during and after shots. I hope that you love it as much as I do.
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I used a bit of ORB spray paint. (A lot of the reindeer started out silver or brass.
Reindeer, Trees, Santas & Stars :
If you can't wait to put the Christmas stuff away, it may be the RED annoying you :
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