PART 2 – PERFORMANCE VELVET I tackled painting these chairs myself, but for the velvet reupholstery we hired an expert (locals: Suely @ Pawluk’s Upholstery, Monroe, CT). But first I had to find a
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PART 1 – PAINT In my whole homeowning life, little has brought me more satisfaction than this Coastal French dining chair makeover. From the day we bought this set, I could envision the beauty
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To me, nothing screams summer or Coastal French like navy blue and white stripes. Whether you’re on a pier in Chicago or St. Tropez, the stark contrast of those crisp colors signals sunshine and
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Finding a way to DIY driftwood finish on old furniture was inspired by desire: I love Restoration Hardware’s furniture, but I don’t love the prices (or that ridiculous tree-killing catalog they send out). Their
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Once upon a time, there was a young girl from Fairfield, Connecticut who wanted to go to the Fashion Institute of Technology. She had her sights set on becoming a buyer for fabulous stores
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Locations: 115 Main St. Unit 12 (Route 25), Monroe, CT + Etsy shop This is a full-fledged shout out for The Marketplace on Main in Monroe, CT. No, they aren’t paying me to say
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Arhaus Furnishings for a Coastal French look – Living Room Stage 3 | Family Room Stage 2 | Kitchen Stage 7 We first took the financial plunge (during a Labor Day sale) with Arhaus
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BEFORE & AFTER PHOTO INDEX
