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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.
Trash To Treasure Bar Cart Transformation!
I have been looking for a bar cart for our patio, but the cost really surprised me. The prices range anywhere from $200-$600 even on...
Apr 29, 20232 min read
Part Two: Decoupage Cabinet Before And After!
Decoupaging was the easy part of this makeover. The hard part started when I began to add chalk paint to the decoupage, and it started to...
Apr 15, 20231 min read
Decoupage Over Glass? Yes, You Can!
Since I'm not the neatest painter, my paint cans end up looking less than tidy, so I was in desperate need of a cabinet to conceal the...
Apr 8, 20233 min read
Good Will Filing Cabinet Transformation Part One!
I am in desperate need of a filing system. I have papers that are currently being stored in a plastic bag (no judging, please). It is...
Apr 1, 20232 min read
Secretary Desk Part Two: The Reveal!
After all the repairs I had to do last week on the secretary desk, I thought this week would be a breeze. Not so much! I took a video of...
Mar 25, 20231 min read
How To Do Dry-Brushing On A Secretary Desk Part One!
I've recently picked up another secretary desk, it was the medallion on the front that sold me it is stunning. Although, true to form,...
Mar 18, 20232 min read
Good Will Finds 2023 And How I Styled Them!
You know the days when everything seems to be aligned in your favor. Well, that happened to me on one of my visits to Goodwill. It seemed...
Jan 29, 20231 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
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
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