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Display Name: *Madeline*
Personal URL: http://uberchicforcheap.blogspot.com/
Member Since: 1/25/09

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There are many types of small towns, and not all of them are awesome. You live in a small University town with awesome restaurants? Sign me up. You live in a blue collar town supporting the oil industry in Texas with a Chili's making up the restaurant repertoire, that's a different story.

We moved from down town Salt Lake City to the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay. We moved to the cheapest housing we could find and find ourselves in one of the ugliest little towns around. There are a few good small touristy towns in the vicinity that we go to for restaurants and what not, but it's not the same.

And unfortunately Corpus Christi is the weirdest biggish city ever. It has crime and traffic and almost no cultural advantages. I find myself frequenting the World Market because it is the only place around with anything marginally interesting for sale.

I just wish the 2 hour drive to San Antonio was easier to make on a regular basis.

I like the idea of living in a small town like the one described, I just think they are pretty hard to find.


10 Reasons I Love Living in a Small Town
7/3/12 10:40 PM

Starch and fabric for sure! I have done this over my own paneling, as well as helped a friend do it in her apartment for an accent wall. It takes a few hours, but is less labor intensive than painting. Plus, it's totally interchangeable and the fabric can be washed and used again.

http://uberchicforcheap.blogspot.com/2009/01/diy-home-edition.html


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Good Questions: Decorating Around Wood Paneling?
6/3/09 4:01 PM

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I used Sta-Flo liquid starch. You can buy it at any Wal/K/Tar/Shopmart. Hope that helps.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | How To: Make Removable Fabric Wallpaper
1/29/09 12:01 AM

I did this in my apartment one wall over some atrocious paneling. I actually used a king sized flat sheet. After the starch dried, I just trimmed the side and bottom that were too long. I love how it turned out, and I always get compliments on it. But, it is definately a two person job! Best of luck!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | How To: Make Removable Fabric Wallpaper
1/25/09 1:26 PM