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To make the most of what you've got: Put it on a pedestal!
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:20pm PDTNothing enhances the decorating impact of any accessory, whether an art sculpture or a simple pot of ferns, as much as placing it on a pedestal. Add a spotlight and you can create instant drama! Pedestals can round off a sharp corner, make the most of a focal point in your entrance or ... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Refinishing: Achieving "French Perfection" From Vintage Dark Stained Furniture
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Tue Jul 22, 2008 9:39pm PDTI've been working feverishly trying to nail down a finish that would work for my coffee table and several other pieces; I wanted it to be a finish I could live with for a long time. Unhappy with my results- I started over so often - I was ready to pull my hair out. When I thought I had... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Make Your Mark: A Vintage Blackboard Makes A Cottage Statement
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Thu Jul 3, 2008 6:55am PDTI bet this was an old restaurant menu blackboard, the kind that greeted you in the entrance with the daily lunch specials. Today, these old easel blackboards are coveted decorative elements, used in bed and breakfast tea rooms, at wedding receptions and a great entertaining tool to help guide guests... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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Serving Up Romantic Decor: With A Sideboard Buffet Featuring A Hand Painted Backsplash
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Thu Jul 3, 2008 6:52am PDTNothing serves up romance in a room better than hand painted antiques. This old server is loaded with vintage charm; not the least being the beribboned swag of roses centered with a wreath that nestles two happy birds. Servers have moved out of the dining room into kitchens, baths, bedrooms and even... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Golden Bead Gel: Maybe The Neatest New Product This Year For Home Decor & D.I.Y.
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Wed Jul 2, 2008 8:55pm PDTGina Wolfrum has graciously shared her photo of an exquisite example she produced from Golden Bead Gel. (click on photos to enlarge) You must meet Gina, a cutting-edge master of elegant finishes in murals, ceilings, furniture and accessories. Her work is synonymous with adjectives such as elegant,... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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