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Rambling Ophelia – Pretty Painted Furniture

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Ramblings of Ophelia has some beautiful furniture transformations.  Please click the links to see the full details, tips and transformations.  I’m in a furniture-painting kind of mood.  I have two built-in cabinets that need something fabulous.  Christie is providing some beautiful inspiration!
  

Boring desk…

gets some Pizzazz…

I would pass up this round side table in a heart beat, not seeing potential…

Not Christie.  She put on some Beatles tunes and created this masterpiece…

And a grand finale.  I love this one too! A night stand before & after.

Before…

Amazing after…

She has some cute stories to go along with her DIY too.  Head over.  Be inspired. Paint furniture!

Thanks, Christie!

Enjoy the weekend!

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Congratulations to Ann Marie from Twice Lovely – winner of the $100 CSN giveaway!
(Ann Marie – please email me at thediyshowoff@gmail.com!)

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DIY Reupholstery

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Believe it or not, this is one thing I haven’t done!  I’m always scouring Craig’s List for the perfect first piece to practice on and magically transform but I’m still looking.  However, check out these first time re-upholstery divas!  It inspires me to look a little harder.  
Madeline from Newly Nesting and her mom from Style Sisters (and family) made reupholstering this old settee…
into this…
look like so much fun!  Isn’t the after beautiful?  Love the black denim and white wood and all of the pretty details!  Great job, ladies!
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Then, B. from Life of an Austin Wife also shares her re-upholstery experience.
These…
are now these beauties…
Wow!  I love the pretty blue and white trellis print with the black arms and legs.  Not to mention that pretty curtain panel, gorgeous chandelier and gray walls.  
Thank you SO much ladies for sharing your awesome re-upholstery skills!  I’m off to check Craig’s List one more time!  🙂
Click the links above to see the full transformation and all of the details!

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Dream Book Design

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Dream Book Design is a DIY’ers dream – inspiration all over the place.  Here are just a few things that I love.  Then visit the blog for all of the details and more ‘turning junk into beauty’ ideas.  Imagine finding a card catalog – I LOVE all of those little drawers.  Drool!

This gorgeous piece…

was once this…

Before

After

Before…blank slate after a little demo!

Stunning, comfortable, beautiful after…
photo credit:  Melissa Young Photo

The card catalog makeovers are awesome!  You can’t say you won’t be scouring Craig’s List. Right?!  The family room transformation is unbelievable.  Is that really the same room?!  I LOVE handscraped distressed floors.  My absolute favorite! Love the wainscoting and pretty, soft colors.
Adrianne, thank you for ‘showing off’ your delightful DIY creations and beautiful family room makeover!

Want to see more?

Dream Book Design

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!  
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