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This is a little project I completed earlier this year in the spring. This is the rocking chair I rocked my babies in when they were small. However, now they are growing up and no longer rock with me in the middle of the night. Bitter/Sweet! Instead of leaving this in the basement to collect dust, I decided to use it out on the porch. What better place for a rocking chair is there anyway? It got a fresh coat of paint in a very fun and bright colour! It adds some interest, it

Last week I worked on a fun side project. My family and I went to help my in-laws at their cottage. It was time to freshen up the main living area. The cottage has been in the family for years and has been an ongoing project. It is not a very big space, in fact it's quite small. However, we have a lot of fun together there and we have made many memories. Recently the pine ceilings have been added and the exterior walls drywalled. I was given the freedom to choose the paint co

How do designers find interesting pieces, where do they get unique furniture and decor? I'll admit, some of my favourite things were headed for the trash. I have found some of my best pieces of furniture at garage sales, thrift stores, antique markets or on the side of the road. Sometimes it takes someone else to see the potential with a fresh creative eye. One of my hobbies is to refinish furniture and find new uses for old things. I plan to share these projects with you in