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Easy Shadow Shades For Your Lamps: D.I.Y. with Stencil, Fabric Paint, & Crystal Embellishments
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Thu Sep 18, 2008 1:22pm PDTI must give Yahoo SHINE Home, long overdue credit for the inspiration provided for my creative home projects.
This post by Valerie Rains, Shine Home Editor, Problem Solver of the Day: Tablecloth Weights, inspired me to consider pretty and practical things for serving during the holidays. The result was my project of another pretty and practical item for entertaining - D.I.Y. Wearable Coasters For Holiday Wine Glasses . Another fun post, User Post of the Day: shadow lamps - the cheaper version by CaRoLyN cLaRk, Serendipity & Spark, may have been the catalyst for this project today, Shadow Shades.
Shadow shades add a subtle touch of beauty to your decor. True shadow shades are often overlooked until the lights are turned on and then a touch of magic occurs. When illuminated by light, the shadows show and catch your eyes - adding mood and wonder. Here's how I transformed an ordinary shade so easily.
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(Romantic Decor) Stripping Antique Furniture: Is It More Chic To Take it All Off Or Is The Real Art In Leaving A Little For The Imagination?
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Sat Jul 19, 2008 3:24pm PDT
What legs, what shape, what form, what possibilities - I lust,
I lust! This French beauty might have begun life in the hills of
the Parisian village, Montmartre, overlooking the...
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My Fair Lady: Turning A Plain-Jane Country Table Into A Stunning French Beauty (D.I.Y.)
By Many Shades of Shabby by Devonia, on Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:19pm PDT- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | 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 PDT
I bet this was an old restaurant menu...
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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...
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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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