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May 25, 2010
Do you remember my kitchen wall, and my pouty little temper tantrum I threw because my plan for that wall wouldn’t work?I know…it was a pathetic display.However, probably more pathetic is the fact that right now, one month later, my kitchen wall still looks exactly like this…Empty frame and all…I kid you not.It’s time for action.Obviously step 1 needs to be filling that frame with a
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My Kitchen Wall:: The Plan…Probably
May 24, 2010
Saturday was my first official work day at John & Alice’s house. I got quite a bit done, although I had hoped to do more (the story of my life).I probably would have gotten much further if I hadn’t had so much trouble getting those darn baseboards up!! Removing existing baseboards isn’t required for installing board and batten
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J & A Master Bedroom, Day 1:: Progress on Board & Batten Walls
May 18, 2010
As I shared yesterday, I will be adding a beautiful board and batten wall treatment to the master bedroom in Alice & John’s house. Over the last couple of years, I’ve grown to absolutely love a board and batten treatment–so much so that I used it in the (still unfinished) living room and eating area in my own little condo.I chose to use a shorter board and batten that stops at a more traditional
May 18, 2010
A few days ago, I shared about my love for custom shower curtains that hang almost from the ceiling, have the fullness of a drapery panel, are made of gorgeous fabrics, and sometimes include trims that you would normally see on custom draperies.A few of you had questions about how to use a liner with these custom shower curtains.
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Sharing My Design Secrets:: Custom Shower Curtains and Liners
May 11, 2010
(This is one of those rare, pictureless posts, and it’s really long, but I hope you find it interesting!)When I woke up this morning, I thought I had nothing to share with you today, and then I realized…I have BIG NEWS to share!!Granted, this may not be as exciting for you as it is for me, but I’m absolutely giddy about this. There are big changes coming to Kristi Linauer Interiors!! (For
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Big Changes Coming To Kristi Linauer Interiors
May 5, 2010
I have a big project ahead of me today!I’m going to transform Gwen’s dresser…and her chest of drawers…into something fresh and new, using……liquid sander/deglosser, spray primer, heirloom white spray paint, black spray paint, English Chestnut wood stain, polyurethane, some leftover sample paints in two shades of brown, my electric sander, painter’s tape, and a few other tools and
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On the Agenda For Today:: Transforming Gwen’s Dresser and Chest of Drawers
May 4, 2010
Since I’m on a quest to find the striped fabric (or something pretty darn similar) that is on my $8 garage sale chairs, I’ve been scouring the websites of different fabric companies. My search has yet to reveal that particular striped fabric, but I have found some pretty amazing fabrics.
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Out of Curiousity:: How Much Is Too Much For Fabric?
April 30, 2010
Hello, and happy Monday! I actually finished a project this weekend–Project #3, the Hand-Painted Family Name Sign!! Again, let’s take a look back at the “roadmap” for the completion of my eating area:If you’ll remember, I finished Project #1, the Chalkboard Basket Tags, a couple of weeks ago.
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Project #3, Hand Painted Family Sign (and How Sandpaper Saved The Day)
April 29, 2010
Well, actually, it not the man…it’s what he brings me on a regular basis that makes me all excited. And what is that, you ask? It’s fabric!!I…LOVE…FABRIC.Anyone who has worked with me on a decorating project knows that I love fabric…and lots of it
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The UPS Man Makes My Heart Go Pitter Patter
April 29, 2010
I was immediately attracted to Retro Bird Designs by their ever-so-cute vintage doll-printed stuffed toys. And when I enquired further, I found out from founder Melinda about the amazing bird cages that they have been designing in Brisbane, along with a whole range of other products including appliqued bird tees for boys and girls, dresses, dolls and jewellery.
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Hip Products: Retro Bird Designs bird cages
April 27, 2010
I’ve made a little progress on Project #3, the Hand Painted Family Sign, which will hang over the upholstered back of the banquette seat.I was first inspired to make a hand painted sign when I saw this one on The Lettered Cottage a few months back.I love the lettering on the sign, as well as the configuration of the main sign with a little sign connected underneath.I knew I wanted my sign to be a
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Progress:: Project #3, Hand Painted Family Sign
April 26, 2010
**This giveaway has ended. Winner will be announced Monday, April 27, 2010.I’m so excited about today’s giveaway. It comes from Chic Shelf Paper! If you’re not familiar with this company, you’re in for a real treat.Just the other day, I was in Lowe’s, and took a detour down the shelf paper aisle
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It’s A Giveaway:: Chic Shelf Paper
April 22, 2010
Happy Earth Day! To celebrate all things green and good for you, I’d like to share with you this excellent DIY tutorial to make your own soy candles from talented textile designer Danielle Stewart. Perfect for parties, weddings events, or just for around the home.Danielle’s wedding featured on Wedding Ideas Australia (my other home) and incorporated some fantastic handmade elements. She has
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Craft: Make your own Soy Candles Tutorial
April 20, 2010
Happy Tuesday! I said I’d show you the progress on a master bedroom project I’m working on, so here it is.First, a look back at where this room started:It looked just like many master bedrooms I’ve seen–white walls, all matching furniture, no features that really make it stand out.If you want to see a somewhat complete plan for this room, you can click here.And here’s what I’ve done so far…
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Progress:: Gwen’s Bedroom
April 19, 2010
Happy Monday morning!I have a busy day ahead, so this will be short and sweet, but I wanted to announce the winner of the Appliance Art giveaway!!These products really are ingenious, and if you haven’t checked them out yet, you can do so by clicking here.And the winner of the giveaway is….Congratulations, Meg!! Just send me an e-mail at addicted2decorating[at]live.com at let me know which
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Appliance Art Giveaway Winner
April 11, 2010
I snipped these pretty little blooms off of a bush in the courtyard this morning. The bees were diligently doing their work, but I thought they could spare a few for me. Some of them do look like their time on this earth is fading quickly, but they’re beautiful nonetheless.I hope you have a wonderfully blessed and relaxing Sunday.
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Sunday Blessings
April 7, 2010
Well, time got away from me, and I didn’t have time to make the pillow I wanted to make for today’s tutorial. It’ll be coming up in the next couple of week. For now, I thought I’d go ahead and write up the tutorial for the patchwork quilted throw, since so many people seem to love these
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Crafty Tute Tuesday:: Quilted Patchwork Throw
February 1, 2010
I didn’t get the quilted patchwork throw finished for my client this weekend. I did get the face of it finished, with all 56 rectangles sewed together. So far, this is my favorite throw I’ve made.
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Wall Treatment For My Home Office:: Trees Or Horizontal Stripes?
January 29, 2010
Every time I wind down a project for a client, I’m usually left with a pile of little fabric remnants from upholstery projects, window treatments, pillows, etc.
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What To Do With Fabric Remnants? A (Somewhat) Quick and Easy Gift Idea!
January 15, 2010
At times I think to myself…I would love to know what it’s like to have the type of personality where I start a project, and then FINISH the project, before moving on to the next project. Unfortunately, that’s just not me. I’ve never been that way, and I don’t foresee a personality change in the near future.
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A Sneak Peek Of My Office (Because I’m Not Just About Kitchens!)