Using Mirrors To Brighten A Room

I had always learned that lighting is important in home decor and figured all I needed were some lamps and to open the curtains. I soon learned that some times that doesn’t always work. I live in an area that has tons of trees which keeps the light dim in our home. I love the trees, but am not a big fan of dark rooms.  I like the warm light that lamps give and usually have my curtains open but, in my case, that’s not enough. I would bet that many of you have a room or two in your home with the same problem, whether it’s a dim basement or a room that doesn’t get any sunshine.

Did you know mirrors can help lighting up a room?

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Quick Burlap Valance

Do you have some windows that need a little somethin, somethin.  My family room windows did.  I debated quite a long time on different ideas and I couldn’t quite figure out what I wanted until now.

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Cleaning Old Wood Furniture

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Do you love old furniture and accessories?  I sure do and always have.  I just try to imagine the history of each special piece.  Our family business is selling some of what we collect.  It’s such a rush to find old treasures.  Quite often it’s hard to sell what we find and every now and then I find a piece that will stay with us forever.  This antique rocking horse is one of them.  I was thrilled to find it.  It’s missing it’s head and the paint is pretty much worn off, but I’m in love.  

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DIY Hanging Planter

Lately I have been seeing people use old pulley’s in the coolest ways and I love the industrial farmhouse look. I wanted to incorporate something like that in our home.

I bought this old pulley on Etsy for $13!

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