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Want To Whitewash Wood Paneling

Hi Debra….
I wanted to seek out your advice as I have a 1950’s cape house and the upstairs is all beautiful wood paneling that I would like “pickled” or white washed, however, I my Husband had already primed it because I was going with a butter yellow look [...]

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How Can I Decorate A Dorm Room

Image by Brandon Cirillo via Flickr

It’s that time of year… college bound kids all want to know how to decorate a dorm room.  Do you remember what it was like to leave home and want to take all your personal treasures with you? Or… did you want a completely new look – something totally different [...]

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Transportation Bedroom For Boy

Hi Debra
I’m sending along a couple of pics of what I did in my sons room (back in the day).
I did a primary colored neighborhood scene on all 4 walls of homes and buildings complete with glow-in-the-dark windows (that glowed at night), planes, streets with lanes (that made his car bed appear as [...]

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Fireman Theme Baby Boy Nursery Mural Idea

If you have a baby boy on the way… and need a cute (I mean really cute) idea… this fireman theme baby boy nursery mural idea is beyond cute!
My BFF (best friend forever) Tawn broke out her paint brushes (she is a retired faux painter just like I am) and put her “cute” brainstorming ideas [...]

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Guys…. Painter Lady Subscriber Paints His Car!!

This is such a “guy thing”.  I mean I was laughing out loud while reading this email. What will you guys think of sending me next???  THAT Painter Lady Subscribers – Get your hubby involved!
I just want you to know I love your news letters – no matter how boring some can be for a [...]

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Texture Walls With Joint Compound Before Painting

I just love when a newsletter subscriber sends me pictures – especially when she shares just what she did to create this gorgeous Living Room by creating Textured Walls With Joint Compound Before Painting! Scroll down to the bottom to see all 5 pictures.
Debra,I wanted to share with you pictures of my recently redecorated living [...]

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Faux Leather Paint Finish Ideas

Another great question about Faux Leather Paint Finishes from a newsletter subscriber.
I attempted the faux leather-look and tried with many colors and after experimenting with 7 different colors/shades I wasn’t happy with any of them and ended up painting the walls a solid color.
I experimented with pieces of wall board using different base colors [...]

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Toddler Boy Bedroom Theme Ideas

Choosing a decorating theme for your toddler boy bedroom isn’t always easy. Your child can make it easy on you, however, if he has developed definite interests at a young age.

My twin toddler boys love cars, trucks, boats, trains,
motorcycles, anything with an engine in it. For months I debated how to update their nursery decor to a morebig boy” theme.

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