The final result – our first dining room! Another edition in my before and after DIY series. And I’m already well aware that many of you will prefer the BEFORE to our AFTER. The before was complete with a carousal horse and everything! Yes, this was a full size carousal horse. It might be your thing. [...]
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Before and After Keeping Room
We converted this dining room into a keeping room with a simple coat of paint and by relocating a chandelier. The dining room was moved into the formal living room; we have no need for a formal living room. The change suits our lifestyle and our sense of decor. I LOVE the end result. Before: Stripes of [...]
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An Unexpected Surprise
When I was about 15 years old, my grandma offered me her dining room China. She always offered me things including jewelry from old boyfriends. When my grandma died, she’d been faithfully married for over sixty years, yet she still had jewelry from old boyfriends. There is a story we often tell about Grandma going [...]
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