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Lori's Words of Wonder
Some of my favorite things to do are refinishing furniture, gardening, home design, holiday decorating and baking. You will see I often have many projects going at the same time and my mind is always thinking of ways to rework, improve or change things for the better. Please come along for the journey. Hopefully you will be inspired to find your creative self and have fun along the way.
Entryway Refresh Before The Holidays!
A few weeks ago, I made the decision to repaint my entryway. I chose Nightingale Gray and Ottertail from Home Depot and painted sample...
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Architectual Salvage Finds In New York And New Jersey Part One!
Attending the banquet at my husband's alma mater, Brooklyn Tech, was a highlight of last weekend. We took advantage of the extended...
Nov 17, 20223 min read
Making Christmas Ornaments Using Iron Orchid Designs And Redesign Prima Moulds!
I had so much fun making Christmas ornaments in 2021 that I wanted to do it again in 2022! I still need to make more clothespin snowflake...
Nov 11, 20222 min read
Refinishing French Chairs With A Faux Wood Finish!
In previous blogs, I have mentioned stripping six French dining chairs and the amount of work it took. I was so burned out by the...
Oct 20, 20222 min read
Good Will Frame and Decoupage Equals Beautiful Art!
When it comes to completing a room, I often turn to artwork. Although artwork can be expensive, I have managed to find some beautiful...
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Antique Buffet Transformation Part Two: The Reveal!
I started working on this buffet a few weeks ago. It took longer than I expected but it was worth the time put in. Let's see how it came...
Sep 22, 20221 min read
Part Two Of Decoupaged Cigar Box: The Inside!
A few weeks ago, I transformed an old cigar box using "Decoupage Queen's" decoupage rice paper. I loved the way it looked and received...
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Antique Buffet Transformation Part One!
I finally got over to our storage unit to pull out a piece of furniture to work on. I chose an antique buffet because it has beautiful...
Aug 25, 20221 min read
Simple Fall Decorating Ideas On A Budget!
Fall is one of my favorite seasons! I love the colors, the scents, and the brisk weather that allows me to take out my cute sweaters! I...
Aug 18, 20221 min read
Tips On How To Style Wall Shelves!
You know what they say about the best-laid plans? July 2020 was the day we broke ground to start our addition/renovation. My...
Aug 11, 20222 min read
Cigar Box Transformation Using Decoupage!
I decoupaged a dresser using rice paper a while ago, and I have been wanting to do it again. The dresser had been a massive undertaking,...
Aug 4, 20222 min read
Using Chalk Paint To Create A Faux Natural Wood Finish!
I don’t always follow trends in design, but one trend I have been transitioning too is the use of lighter more natural looking wood...
Jul 28, 20223 min read
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