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What Paint and (a lot) of Elbow Grease Will Do
ByMary Crozier February 18, 2020February 18, 2020

I know you love Before and After pictures. This blog post is about a neglected foyer that transforms to a gorgeous stately entry, using paint and a lot of elbow grease. Let’s look at the grand exterior of this 1920s historical house I restored/remodeled. This beautiful home is now owned by a wonderful young family….

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The Restoration Chronicles~~Chapter 2
ByMary Crozier February 15, 2020April 19, 2021

Welcome to Chapter 2 of the restoration journey of our 110 year old historic home. A few weeks ago, I shared Chapter 1 of The Restoration Chronicles which focuses on the front of the main house. Well, let me take you around to the back of the house, because the renovation/restoration work here is so…

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Tackling the Master Closet
ByMary Crozier January 25, 2020January 4, 2022

New beginnings, fresh starts and a time to get life in order is what I think of in January. Two years ago I did a major sweep of the master closet and it was a thing of beauty. But 24 months later, it’s just a mess. Why is it so difficult to keep things in…

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Ringing in the New Year!
ByMary Crozier January 7, 2020January 7, 2020

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of. ~~Benjamin Franklin Holiday decorations started coming down yesterday. It is tradition to leave them up until the Epiphany (January 6th). Technically, my “new” year starts this week. It feels good to get back into a schedule! Here are my top priorities for 2020! Being more organized and efficient. Perhaps my most productive time in life was…

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Refinishing Lamps
ByMary Crozier November 12, 2019November 12, 2019

My son’s bedroom remodel is taking FOREVER. I wish I had one week without interruptions to finish it, however, that is not my life right now. But this weekend I was able to refinish 2 lamps and wanted to share the process with you. You know you are blessed with good friends when they are…

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