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canoe paddle bathroom shelf
by Renee Hanlon - August 27, 2022August 27, 2022

Rustic Decorating With Canoe Paddles

Start collecting or use your worn paddles to add some rustic or shabby chic decor accents to your home. Check out these five unique ideas for using paddles.

unique bud vase
by Renee Hanlon - January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Unique Bud Vase DIY Using Found Objects

One of my favorite things to do is to shop antique stores or flea markets for unique objects with fun character. I don't always know how I am going to use my findings but I usually figure it out at some point. That was the case with this unique bud vase. When I purchased an

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winter porch decor
by Renee Hanlon - January 11, 2022January 11, 2022

Winter Porch Decor Using Vintage Items

Home decor begins with the outside. The front porch is typically where you will greet guests and is the place to show a warm welcome. Nothing is more welcoming than a thoughtfully laid out design that is inviting and shows your personality. An easy way to show warmth is to decorate with vintage items that

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decorating with old lockers
by Renee Hanlon - June 8, 2019June 7, 2019

Decorating With Old Lockers

I can't say that I thought too much about my locker in high school. It served a purpose but I never looked at it as an object of visual pleasure. In fact, I didn't even like those cold and utilitarian keepers of books and jackets. Of course, like most things old or vintage, there is

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rustic meaning
by Renee Hanlon - May 24, 2019May 30, 2019

Rustic Meaning: Definition In 26 Characteristics

You may be wondering what rustic styling actually means in home decor. It can mean a lot of different things to different people. However, rustic is basically a simple design that is more roughly finished. Since that is way to basic of a definition to apply to home decorating, I came up with this fun

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vintage crafts
by Renee Hanlon - May 10, 2019May 9, 2019

A Roundup Of Vintage Crafts And Ideas

When you think of vintage crafts, the first thing that may come to mind is craft projects that were popular in the past. However, that is not what this post is about. Instead, I am focusing on craft projects that use vintage items as part of the material. Things like old paper and fabrics can

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flea market finds
by Renee Hanlon - April 16, 2019April 15, 2019

How To Decorate With Flea Market Finds

I love shopping flea markets and I usually go for the junk! For some reason, rusted and old pieces of unique items inspire me in decorating.  Maybe it’s the unexpected that I find to be so intriguing!  I do know that I  get such a sense of enjoyment from seeing an old seemingly useless piece of junk used

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cabin interior
by Renee Hanlon - April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

Cabin Interior Design Ideas And DIY

Having a cabin or cottage means having a place to get away from the norm and really relax. This is often also reflected in the interior design. While your main home may be a bit more traditional in it's decor, a cabin is where you can get really creative with the space. The materials, colors,

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antique sugar molds
by Renee Hanlon - March 28, 2019November 28, 2021

Antique Sugar Mold Decorating Ideas

If you're not familiar with antique sugar molds, they are those long blocks of wood that have holes in the top. Originally, they were used for forming sugar into cones. However, now you quite often see them as home decor pieces. Most of the time you will see them in farmhouse style or other rustic

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wooden spool craft
by Renee Hanlon - March 27, 2019March 26, 2019

Wooden Spool Craft Upcycled Bobbin

Over the years I have collected several different vintage wooden spools. Most of them have been old thread spools but I have also found some taller wooden bobbin spools. These are especially fun to decorate with and I came up with a wooden spool craft that turns a spool into a rustic chic flower holder.

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decorating with lanterns
by Renee Hanlon - February 11, 2019October 21, 2020

Decorating With Lanterns For Rustic Warmth

See how you can use vintage barn or railroad lanterns in your home decorating. The different shapes, colors and sizes all offer unique design possibilities.

vintage kitchen decorating ideas
by Renee Hanlon - December 21, 2018October 20, 2019

Vintage Kitchen Decor Ideas

See how decorating with antiques works in a variety of different kitchen styles to add warmth and character.

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