Design Journal

Yellow settee from Veranda magazine 2019 issue.

Veranda Design Inspiration

   Who's ready for warmer weather and longer days full of sunshine?  We are!  The warmer weather has shown up in Dallas which means it's a great t...
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Holiday place setting ideas with fancy plates, wine glass, coaster, holly and pine spring, and an interactive place mat

How to Set an Uncommon Style Place Setting!

Happy Thanksgiving!           With the holidays fast approaching we decided to create a few great and easy ideas on how to set the perfect place s...
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Book filled with knobs with jewelry hanging on them.

Wall Decor Book Jewelry Holder

If you can't tell, we're a bit book obsessed when it comes to DIYs.  We have a library full of them and you can do some of the neatest things wit...
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Photo of copper pot, leather books, roe horns, foundry molds, and caldrea items.

How to Easily Incorporate Antiques into any Home Decor!

Hello, lovely FRIENDS and Happy Saturday!! Instead of a craft this weekend we are going to talk about how to incorporate antiques into your home d...
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Finished DIY of paper covering dresser drawer with white pumpkins sitting on top of and on the side of the drawer.

How to turn a blah Dresser into "Hello, Good Looking"!

  Do you have a boring old dresser (maybe an inexpensive one from Ikea or a hand me down several years old)?  Maybe you even have a desk or a nigh...
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how to use book backs to create a visually appealing gallery wall

Creative Ways to Use Old Books

When fall comes around it seems every year we get into the mood to be creative. Maybe it's the cooler temperatures or the beautiful view of trees c...
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