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Display Name: Amanda in Wonderland
Member Since: 4/24/12

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It looks amazing. Great job! So fresh and so clean.


Before & After: Josh's Thrift to Mid-Century Style Dresser
6/17/13 1:01 PM

Gorgeous! I say bust out the wine! I'd do a therapy session there with a bunch of friends and some fruit and truffles. Heck yeah.


Before & After: Charlotte's Colorful Connecticut Living Room
6/7/13 12:52 AM

I love it. I agree about the no rug thing. They get yucky under the table where everyone eats! I love the old light fixture, but with the freshening up, I can see getting the new one. :)


Before & After: Colorful Kids' Art in the Dining Room
6/7/13 12:44 AM

It's perfect for a nursery. I love the character, the knobs, and the stain you used on the wood. Very cute! If your child wants it changed in the future, it would be easy to update it!


Before & After: DIY Herringbone Dresser Henry Happened
6/6/13 9:16 PM

Not my taste at all, but what matters is that you are happy with it. I was a bit shocked when I saw the after, though. It would be a fun "before" to play around with.


Before & After: Cristin's Mod Podge
Buffet Makeover

6/6/13 9:11 PM

Truly a beautiful update! The door hinges do throw me off a little, now that I really look at them, but what does it matter...it's not my room!


Before & After: Ashley's Pantry Makeover DOMESTIC IMPERFECTION
6/6/13 9:07 PM

I love the white. I like the idea for the countertop, and although I don't like subway tiles, it will look nice and clean easily. The yellow tiles are not that special, peeps! I also love the paper lantern in the dining nook. I would LOVE to have a dining nook. We might have to build one. I love the stove, and the little details on it. The cupboards look like they could use some love, but in time (and with some money to spare for it) you can get it all done. Keep up the great work.


Before & After: Abigail's \"Can of Paint\" Quick Kitchen Updates Renters Solutions
6/6/13 8:55 PM

It looks more finished and cleaner. The floor is nice. Not huge visual changes, but it looks better. It's a very basic design.


Before & After: Christina's New Neutral Bathroom Front & Main
6/6/13 8:37 PM

Amazing! That is all...


Before & After:
Mandy's Handsome Bath Reno Canadian House & Home

6/6/13 8:28 PM

So true. Don't listen to the haters! It looks awesome. It's different and funky, and I like that. My husband would love this.


Before & After: Revamped 1970s Plywood Chair
6/6/13 8:17 PM

Very cute! I love the muted color with the bright details. We have four pieces that are similar to this that need to be refinished. I love seeing these posts. They are so inspiring. :)


Before & After: Dated Dresser Redo
6/6/13 7:04 PM

There's one comment on every thread....or more, but this one is easy to spot! I looks pretty cool to me. We have orange and yellow painted furniture from the previous owners of the house. They are in our daughter's room. My husband LOVES orange, so we are keeping them that way for a while. We might even just move those pieces to his workshop if we want something different for her room. This re-do is nice, and probably makes the owner very happy when they look at it. That's what matters!


Before & After: A Sad Dresser Gets a Second Chance Design *Sponge
6/6/13 6:58 PM

Great work! I does take a lot of patience to use that many nails. I'm sure the owners are very happy with the way it turned out. No bashing here. I have some pretty awful pieces that need some attention.


Before & After: An Art Deco Makeover Akicsihaz
6/6/13 6:39 PM

Amazing. I love it! I don't really know what else to say!


Before & After: Emily Henderson Transforms a Senior's Studio Space
6/6/13 2:16 PM

It's a very clean "after". What I like about it is that if you decided you wanted more color or different décor, you could simply change little things. I would have put in two small shelves over the toilet, and a small mirror over the sink. Using baskets hung on the wall as shelves would be cute. I definitely like the "after" better. To each their own.


Before & After: A One-Weekend Bathroom Refresh (+ Painting Tips from a Lazy Perfectionist)
6/6/13 1:58 PM

It's a lovely room! Very clean and simple.


Before & After: Simple Changes Make a Big Difference Design *Sponge
6/6/13 1:36 PM

We are replacing ours with decorative ones. I think they are brushed nickel. Anywho, if you wanted to try to hide them or make them blend in, why not use clear plastic, glass (if you want to be fancy), or frosted plastic for a more subtle look? I don't know. It was just a thought. Everyone has that little thing that bugs them, and for some this could be it!


Hiding in Plain Sight: Trompe L'Oeil Electrical Outlet Covers
6/6/13 12:51 AM

I was obsessing over colors for months. I had stacks of paint swatches. They were taped on all of our walls. We were not considering the floors, since we were planning on replacing them with Pergo laminate, and using area rugs to cover the yucky floors until they were replaced. All of that changed when we decided to pick up paint from a secondhand/salvage building supply and furniture store. We just started painting. We love color, and some of the colors we chose go great with the art we have in the house. We also have a lot of baskets, wooden art, and worldly looking things. Color goes great with worldly wooden items like Buddha statues and teak. It was as simple as that. Our kitchen is getting painted next, and then our bedroom. We could go neutral or jewel tones in the bedroom...we'll just have to see what happens! Pick colors that you love. If you want the colors to be a color from your artwork, do so. If you have great floors and like to coordinate that way, do so. If you like neutrals, use them. If you want something bold, do it! If you love taking a color from something you love, and want that thing to still stand out, use that color the same color but a shade or two lighter or darker...or use a contrast (including black, gray, or white). It's all about personal taste. I'm painting first, and then choosing a floor color (possibly bamboo laminate) to tie the house together. Just love your space!


4 Things To Consider When Picking A Wall Color
6/5/13 9:39 PM

Peppermint is the herb to use those dishes. There is a pretty big difference in the two. I wouldn't use spearmint in place on peppermint


Does \"Mint\" Mean Peppermint or Spearmint? Good Questions
4/21/13 11:59 PM

Cute and funky, and bright!


Before & After: Lilly's Laminate to Butcher Block Kitchen Counter Upgrade
2/17/13 10:40 PM