Greetings all, how about another quick round of ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ on this Father’s Day.  Abi and I teamed up to bring you a few fun finds, we hope you enjoy them!

If you’ve ever considered making a slipcover for your sofa, then you must read Part One and Part Two of Honeybear Lane’s slipcover how to posts.

If at first you do succeed, then of course, you may try again to make it even better!  Anne reframed her picture frame wainscoting into a taller board and batten style, and even though she claims pregnancy made her do it, we still love the look!

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Greetings all, Amanda and I are back this afternoon with another round of inspiring links this week in our continuing ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ roundup, here you go! 

The House of Fifty blog featured Tiffany’s 5 savvy tips for designing a room on a budget.  Tiffany’s post offers practical ideas for planning a room to express your style.

Emily tells Sharon a thing or two about dropping $30,000 on a rug mostly unseen in her bedroom designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard.  We love the ‘fabulous for less’ design board she put together, way to go Emily!

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Greetings friends, in need a little inspiration today?  Well you’ve come to the right place!  Abi and I rounded up some very cool ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ projects and ideas for you to peruse this weekend, enjoy! 

All of your FAQs about Chalk Paint are answered by Shaunna at Perfectly Imperfect.  She answered a few of my questions too, plus I could listen to her voice all day!  Be sure to watch the videos for even more detailed explanations.  

Have you spied a dated console at your local thrift store and thought about refinishing it in a bold color?  We’re loving this lacquered version in a perfect shade of citrus orange over at Live Like You.

Curious about how to remove odors from thrift store furniture?  Lindsay offers a few of her best tips. 

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Greetings all, happy holiday weekend.  Amanda and I rounded up a few fun links for you this weekend for the ‘Best of the Blogosphere’ series, we hope you enjoy!

Don’t miss the ‘jungle greenhouse’ over at Meadowbrook Farm, filled with geraniums, petunias, zinnias, and daisies.  It’s pure gardener heaven.   

Make a DIY wood pennant with Man Made DIY, a definite upgrade from ordinary felt, Chris shows you how.   

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