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Rustic Wooden Shelves Made from Upcycled Wood
Aren’t these shelves just gorgeous? They were so easy to make and they are very special to me because of the wood used, but they would be equally stunning with any type of old reclaimed wood. In a moment, I will show you step-by-step how to make these shelves, but first a short story about the wood I used. These gorgeous shelves were made from boards originally used by my Dad to frame his vegetable garden, and to make it even more special, the boards were made from a tree cut from my uncle’s farm. After Dad passed away, I brought the wood home knowing that I would find…
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Decorating the Top of an Armoire or Chest
When decorating the top of an armoire or chest, you first need to determine how much space you have. You will need to know, not only how much flat surface you have to work with but also how much vertical space you have. You also need to account for any “drop” that exists from the top of the trim down to the surface where your accessories will sit. Once you determine the drop, you will need to decide if you want to work with the drop, or eliminate it. In my case, I effectively eliminated the drop by placing old text books flat on the surface to raise the…
