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Transitioning my Front Porch Decor From Christmas to Winter
Christmas has come and gone and we are beginning a new year, so what better way to start it off with some fresh new decor. I decided to keep the Christmas magic alive as long as possible by transforming my Holly Jolly front porch into a white winter wonderland. After all, with the dreary days of winter still looming, who couldn’t use a little more magic, and what’s more magical than snow? Disclaimer: We are a participant in several affiliate programs including the Amazon Services, LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites at…
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How to Apply Gold Leaf
Gold Leaf How To: Gold leafing, or gilding, can add an elegant look to many projects and it’s much easier to do than it seems. I want to walk you through the steps I used to add a gold leafing to these otherwise plain white candlesticks. When I first decided to update these candlesticks I thought I wanted to go with an all-white rustic look. However, when they were finished they reminded me more of something that belongs in Disney’s Haunted Mansion than something I would love to have displayed in my dining room. Don’t get me wrong, I do love Disney’s Haunted Mansion, I just don’t want my…
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Updating the look of candlesticks with chalk paint
How to update outdated candlesticks I have had these candle sticks for years and while I still love the shape and texture of them, the dark colors look outdated. I knew I wanted to give them an update but until I found these blush, white, and greige candles I wasn’t sure exactly how I planned to update them. I found these candles at Target. Well, I like to think they found me, isn’t that how Target works after all. Using the candle as inspiration, I decided to paint the candle sticks white and add some golden touches. I first disassembled the candle sticks. Each consists of 3 pieces. The…
