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Hello, it's me, Melanie.  Creativity has always been a large part of my life, and now that I am a stay-at-home-mom, I have a little bit of time to Do It Myself on a regular basis.  I am an avid sewist, a collector of vintage Pyrex, and a terrible cook.

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On: Before & After: A Paint-Stripped Dresser Makeover (Post)

This makes me all kinds of happy :)

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Bird Lover, Thanks for that info, I had no idea! ...

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I love this type of thing! Daughter of a window...

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Barbara, I simply screwed through the drawer and into a...

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Eye Candy: Stairwell Wall Art

By: Craftmel May 23, 2012

created at: 05/22/2012

Some of the more head-scratching design spaces are where two levels meet: the stairwell.  Here are 6 designer and artist ideas to get some creative juices flowing.   The stairwell above, featured on Elle Decor, shows not just your typical gallery wall- these photos are floor to ceiling, featuring 1,000 of the homeowners' favorites.

created at: 05/22/2012

Designer Patti Silverman used the same gallery art idea, except used a collection of vintage mirrors with intricate detailing as the artistic element… Continue Reading

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Roundup: 6 DIY Wall Art Ideas Using Maps

By: Craftmel May 22, 2012
created at: 05/21/2012

Somehow, I maintain an ability to get lost anywhere and a fascination with decorating using maps.  Maps can be modern, traditional, eclectic, bold, subtle, any anything else along the decorating spectrum.  Here are just a few ideas to give you some decorating direction.   

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i'm loving your work with plants.  i live in phoenix too, and an appreciate anything that can keep the green from turning a crackly brown. great stuff, Mel~!

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Great stuff.  Helping a new parent be more comfortable and enjoy time with there kids is great

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