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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.
Aug 25, 20221 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 11, 20222 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 4, 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,...
Jul 28, 20223 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...
Apr 26, 20223 min read
Ladies French Writing Desk Revamp!
In the past, I have purchased items that required a lot of work but were ultimately worth the effort. The French desk I recently bought...
Apr 12, 20224 min read
Furniture Makeover Using Decoupage Paper: Part One!
This week, I started working on an antique dresser. My plan was to decoupage the front of the dresser and paint the rest with chalk...
Mar 15, 20212 min read
Fool Proof Way To Hang A Gallery Wall!
If you've been following my blog, you're aware that my mother-in-law moved in a few months back. We were in the middle of a renovation...
Mar 8, 20212 min read
Can't Get It Right: The Frustration of Painting Furniture Multiple Times
I have been known to paint a room, repaint, and then paint again in order to find the right color. When it comes to my furniture pieces,...
Nov 25, 20202 min read
How To Refinish An Antique Cabinet to Match Your Personal Style!
In the past, I have talked about how my furniture pieces talk to me. I know what you're thinking, but it is not in the literal sense....
May 17, 20203 min read
French Chairs Deal Of The Day: Before And After!
I have been checking Craigslist every week or so for years in hopes of finding French-style dining chairs. It started when I actually...
May 4, 20202 min read
Garden Bench "Trash Pick" Makeover!
A few years ago, I placed a garden bench at the curb. My neighbor across the street ended up taking it and putting it in her own yard....
Apr 20, 20203 min read
Upstairs Hallway Reveal!
The COVID pandemic has disrupted our daily routines and coping mechanisms. Personally, I find solace in keeping myself occupied to the...
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