Sawdust 2 Stitches

Headboard Makeover

When Andrew and I first got married we did what most newly weds did for furniture, we looked all over Craigslist for something affordable.  We found a set of all black furniture,  that was mildly contemporary.  It was a full set and an awesome ...
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Pottery Barn Inspired Chandelier

  What happens when you combine these seemingly ordinary items? Something Freaking SPECTACULAR! I actually got my inspiration for this project from  “The Hand Me Down House” who does do a great tutorial which you can access here. I ...
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How to Paint Paneled Doors

Painting doors can quickly, and cheaply add to the look of your home.    I was sitting in the front room playing “tractors” with my boys the other day, I kept looking around  at the room and couldn’t  figure out what was ...
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Distressing Furniture

  I make a lot of the furniture in my home, so a majority of the time they have  imperfections.  I have found the best way to mask imperfections is to make it look intentional! “It’s Shabby Chic”.   Distressing furniture can ...
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Crib Makeover

We were given our crib by a good friend, and it was well “loved”  by Wyatt, as made evident by the many teeth marks all over it. When I was preparing the new nursery for Lincoln I decided that  new paint was not enough… it ...
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2 for 1 Ties!

 Confession,  I have a small obsession with dressing my boys to coordinate… Like everyday. My addiction could be an expensive one,  but I have mastered a few tricks to keep  my boys dapper and my bank account (Husband) happy. There are  ...
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