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DIY Architectural Salvage Wood Riser

by Janet Clark at Home

Ready for the easiest DIY you ever DIY-ed? I have seen these wood risers that are salvaged from old posts or columns everywhere!

DIY reclaimed wood column riser

They are used to display so many things – plants, candles, seasonal items like pumpkins, under cloches, you name it. And I want one! I have not come across one that was reasonably priced, so DIY it is.

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How To Build A Faux Transom Window

by Janet Clark at Home

Today I’m going to show you how to achieve the look of a transom window with a DIY that’s quick, easy, and non permanent.

An easy to build faux transom window
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How To Make A Reclaimed Wood Frame For A Wall Sconce

by Janet Clark at Home

Today I am going to show you how I took a thrift store frame and an old crate to create a backdrop for a vintage wall sconce in my studio.

creative studio with vintage sconce mounted on reclaimed wood frame

I needed a little extra lighting in my studio, so I decided to add something to this wall. I had purchased five vintage wall sconces from Facebook marketplace and still had one left to use, but it just looked a little naked hanging on the wall.

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How To Clean Antiques For Use In Your Home

by Janet Clark at Home

I found a pretty little chifferobe at an estate sale, but it was too dirty and smelly to use. I’m going to show you how I cleaned it up and used it in my home.

Cleaning an Antique Piece of Furniture

Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt, finding a diamond in the rough, or unearthing a buried piece of furniture? Do you have a limited budget but love antiques? Or do you just love a challenge?

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Summer In The Entryway

by Janet Clark at Home

So what do you do when you find a cute $2.00 basket at the thrift store and have no place to show it off?

cottage style entryway

You redecorate your whole entryway of course!

Step By Step Summer Entryway

Today I’m sharing the step by step process of my summer entryway. Warning: It includes making and filling 12 holes in the wall!

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How To Apply Privacy Film To A Window

by Janet Clark at Home

Looking for a way to add privacy to a window? I have an easy, stylish solution for you- privacy film.

vintage spinet desk with antique window lined with textured privacy film

Why Use Privacy Film?

I wanted to create a vintage backdrop for my newly refinished desk, so I decided to hang an old window in front of my regular window. If I didn’t have the privacy film on this window there would be a nice view of my neighbor’s vinyl siding. Not the look I was going for.

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How To Line A Drawer Using Starch And Book Pages

by Janet Clark at Home

Vintage Spinet Desk Makeover

Part 3

Today I’m sharing the last part of my $20.00 Vintage Spinet Desk Makeover. First was repairing and painting the desk, then came tea staining vintage book pages to line the drawer, and today I will share how I used starch to adhere the book pages.

Vintage spinet desk, shabby chic desk

How To Line A Drawer With Book Pages Using Starch

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How To Tea Stain Book Pages

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Vintage Spinet Desk Makeover

Part 2

I tea stained book pages for a vintage look and used them to line the drawer in my spinet desk.

vintage spinet desk painted white, shabby chic, chalk paint

I found a vintage spinet desk on Facebook marketplace for $20. I shared the makeover on my blog. You can see it here.

I wanted to add a little something to the inside of the drawer.

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Vintage Spinet Desk Makeover – Part 1

by Janet Clark at Home

I found a vintage spinet desk on Facebook marketplace for only $20.00. Sure it needed a wee bit of work, but when do I ever buy something that doesn’t? Here’s how I completed this vintage spinet desk makeover.

chalk painted vintage spinet desk, dress form, antique shutters
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Filed Under: Chalk Paint, DIY, Furniture Makeovers, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Antique paper, Vintage desk

French Cottage Dining Room

by Janet Clark at Home

Today I am sharing my French cottage dining room decorated on a budget.

French cottage décor, dining room, dress form, French bench

Welcome to my winter dining room tour. I love to share that creating a room you love can be done on a budget. This room is filled with things that were bought at thrift stores, estate sales, antique malls, and Facebook market place.

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Hi! I’m Janet, I just want to make beautiful things and make things beautiful! I enjoy creating a vintage, romantic home with lots of DIY and thrifty  projects. Follow along with me as I add character and charm to a builder grade home. Read more about me here.

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