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Furniture Makeover: Stunning Black Side Table With Elegant Knobs

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - This side table makeover took a couple of twists and turns, but in the end, everything worked out perfectly. I chose my favorite Dixie Belle black shade of paint called Caviar for the makeover, and the table is stunning.  The table didn't look so great when I spotted it at my favorite junk shop. The...
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What does it take to be a pro? The ten things that separate the best from the rest

Posted By LaurelS on Education

https://www.laurelsandersmusic.com - Could you be a professional musician? If you want to perform music at a
high level, and make a living doing it, you need to know what it takes to
grow and sustain a career. Working musicians tend to have a certain set of
qualities and abilities that allow them to succeed, and if you want to
level up from amateur to pro someday, you’ll need to have them, too.

13 Genius Ways to Repurpose Old Wood Rulers

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Repurpose old wood rulers and yardsticks into indoor and outdoor decor. Create cool wall art, table tops, mirrors, and more. Select one of these brilliant ideas and personalize it your way. So, did you pick a favorite or two? If you don’t have any old rulers or yardsticks, head to your local thrift store, then...
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9 Wall Decor Christmas Trees Made From Old Junk

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - I've put together many DIY Christmas tree decor pieces over the years. I didn't realize just how many until I started looking back at old Christmas projects. I made the trees from junky stuff.   I love using reclaimed hardware, drawer pulls, etc. to make unique items. You can do the same. I bet you...
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18 Cedar Chest Makeovers: Paint Vintage Cedar Chests

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Ideas for painting vintage cedar chests and recovering cedar chests with fabric seats.  Just about everyone has a vintage cedar chest in their home or wishes they did. You may have inherited a beloved cedar chest from your mom or grandmother. Often the chests are filled with family heirlooms. If you don’t have a cedar...
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How To Clean A Porcelain Enamel Table Top And Erase Minor Scratches

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Did you know you can clean a porcelain enamel table top using a battery-powered sander? I didn’t either until I tried it. The sander can also remove minor scratches. I thought I had found a new technique, but after Googling it, I found out I’m not the first to use this wet sanding method, but...
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150 Fun DIY Gifts Anyone Can Make

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - These thrifty DIY gift ideas are the best of the best from The Thrift Store Decor Team. I love some of these projects so much I'm going to make a few of them for me and maybe a couple for gifts. The gift ideas are for anyone, anytime, for any reason. They make great Christmas...
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8 Things Music Teachers Wish Parents Knew

Posted By LaurelS on Education

https://www.laurelsandersmusic.com - Music teachers and parents share an important goal: the education of a
young musician. We both want the best outcome for the student, and we get
the best results when parent and teacher are on the same page about
lessons. Here are eight things that I, on behalf of all music teachers,
would want all parents to understand

13 DIY Teacup Repurpose And Upcycle Ideas

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Repurpose and upcycle old teacups into works of art. Get inspired with these 13 fabulous ideas for repurposing teacups. Use teacups you have on hand, or pick some up at the thrift store! Which was your favorite teacup upcycle idea? I guess it is the color combination, but I really love the teacup filled with...
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13 DIY Painted Mirrors

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Update an old mirror with paint to create a unique piece that represents your personal style. From chic patterns to vibrant hues, here are 13 DIY painted mirrors to get you started! A lot of inspiration here. I have a few floral transfers in my stash of stuff. Now I need to head to the...
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10 Most Talked About Furniture Makeovers

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - You guys leave comments with good feedback on my projects. Some projects you love, some you hate, and some are so-so. You are more passionate about furniture makeovers. I gathered the top 10 furniture makeovers in this post by the number of comments from you, my readers. There were no surprises. I get the most...
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24 Thrift Store Items You Can Spray Paint In Just Minutes

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Spray paint projects are fun because you get almost instantaneous results! You can spray paint a lamp or mirror in no time flat. Spray paint dries fast too. You can complete a project and have it sitting on your table or hanging on a wall in a couple of hours. Spray Paint These Thrift Store...
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19 Antiqued Furniture Makeovers

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - Antiqued paint finishes give furniture depth and character. You can buy furniture with an antique or aged look in furniture stores, but you can also achieve this antiqued finish yourself.  Did any of these antique furniture makeovers inspire you? That’s it for me. Have a great day, Kathy
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13 Garage Sale Items To Think Twice About Before Buying Or Selling

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - I get questions about what not to sell at garage sales. Here are my thoughts. Garage sales, yard sales, and estate sales are some of the easiest ways to convert old stuff into extra cash, but experience tells me they may not be the best place to offload some items. Unique or old, outdated things...
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Nashville Flea Market Dates And Times 2024: What To Know Before You Go

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - The Nashville Flea Market should top your list of things to do in 2024! All the information, including shopping trip photos from the new location, vendor information, dates and times, and cool things found at the market, is right here. The 2024 Nashville Flea Market is open on the fourth weekend of the month. Because...
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The Right Furniture Knobs Are Important

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - This is a very short post about selecting the right furniture knobs for your furniture makeovers or furniture refreshes.  I painted the side table/nightstand back in November and couldn’t find knobs I really liked. I put these on and decided they would do. Several of you commented about the knobs and that they did not...
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The Best White Paint Color For Walls And How To Paint Walls

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - It took a while but I found the perfect white paint color and this is how I found the white that looked best on our bedroom walls........ When we decided to paint our bedrooms I went on the hunt for the perfect white for the walls. Choosing the paint color for the trim was not...
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How To Replace Furniture Hardware | Knobs | Pulls | And Paint Furniture

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https://petticoatjunktion.com - In this article, we will replace furniture hardware knobs and pulls where the center-to-center measurement of the old hardware differs from the new hardware. To put that in regular language….you can’t screw the new knobs to the furniture because the screw holes are not the right distance apart. I will show you how to take...
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