Do you ever just get to the point where you let a few things slip and really don’t care? I feel so flaky for even typing those words. But it’s true. And if we are friends, then you need to know who you are friends with right? source I am a recovering perfectionist. I spent
This little dresser has been more colorsthan I can remember.Do you have a piece of painted furniture like that?It has been with you forever,survived every move. Seen every trend, color, andif it could talk it may very well pleadwith you to make thisthe very last makeover. I just want to save every pieceof furniture I
Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and I am so excited about the week! First, I had a fabulous time visiting your blogs and reading your tutorials. You are amazing!! Second, twelveOeight is about to debut her pretty new design and layout this week. Which includes party and feature buttons, easy social
Have you ever wondered how to make a chalkboard out of a window, then realized you didn’t have a spare window on hand? Once upon a time there was a gal who loved a good deal. She found a ginormous poppy print at a thrift store, and made her children (all
Sorry chocolate, I love you. But there are times when a little lemon goes a long way. Not only are lemons beautiful to decorate with, but they sure do make a delicious cupcake or cookie. And my fave, Lemon Rice Krispie Treats! Sweet, a little crunch, a touch of lemon, and the perfect afternoon treat.
Hello everyone!!I hope you had a wonderful weekend, Are you in full swing spring cleaning mode, or perhaps still waiting for the ground to finish thawing a bit? You have been busy, and last week your submissions were so fantastic! Every week you amazeme with your creativity, talent andsheer genious. This week at twelveOeight:
I hope you all had a wonderful week. I had a whirlwind kind of week, and I think I am getting caught up! I was invited to speak to our MOMS group at our church last week which was a blast! We had almost an hour together, and I had so much fun sharing thrifty living
The journey of motherhood is on my mind and heart with Mother’s Day coming up. But also because I had the blessing to spend the day with a large room full of Moms I love. These women are in my MOMS group at our church. They are the most beautiful, engaging. witty, real, honest, loving
Hello everyone!!I hope you had a wonderful weekendand your week is off to a great start. Every week you amazeme with your creativity, talent andsheer genious. This last week it seemed like if we are having rain,waiting for snow to thaw, or enjoyingsome sun everyone is ready for Spring! This week at twelveOeight: We made a funky Mason
As I paint, recover, and upcycle my way through our home I find myself so stuck on ideas for our master bedroom. It has kind of been a dumping zone for stuff we need to sort out, and the last place I usually spend very much time decorating. But I want to change that this
When I bought this lampshade for it’s shape (and price!) while thrifting a while ago, I didn’t intend on using it for anything other than a lampshade to recover. I have had this idea for a while that I wanted to try making an outdoor chandelier for my patio and garden. But I just had
Hi everyone!Welcome to Pretty Things {14} I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend,if you are new here welcome! You are not required to, but I would love for you to follow twelveOeight: ~ I love to connect with you~ {Pinterest} {Facebook} {Twitter} at twelveOeight this week: 20 pretty furniture makeovers Vintage Tablecloths
With enough scrap wood, one would rule the world. Or at least make some farmhouse decor for your home I suppose. If you have ever wondered how to make a basic set of decorative shutters, it is far easier than you may have imagined. I have a long hallway in our home on the 2nd
Sometimes the thought of tackling an entire room or large makeover can be daunting. But what if we just breathe new life into just one piece of furniture? The transforming power of paint, and the impact on how we feel about our homes can kick our Spring into gear and make us feel alive. I
My heart skips a beat when I see a stack of lovely vintage linens for sale. I have been collecting them for years, and cannot pass up even the most faded, torn or stained old tablecloth or runner. How many women have shared their hopes and dreams around a table covered in these
Hi everyone!Welcome to Pretty Things {13} I hope you all had an wonderful weekend,if you are new here welcome!Remember our Frugal Ain’t Cheap $25 Etsy shop giveaway last week? The winner (via Rafflecopter) ~is~ Jeanette from Creating A Life!! Congratulations Jeanette, you are going to LOVE anything you choose from Daniela’s gorgeous Etsy shop!!!! ~Party
I found this table for $2 at a local yard sale. I didn’t have to pounce on it screaming out “it’s sold” but I might have if the need arose. This sale was a bit slow so we scored this table and a bookcase for $10 without any incident. It was a delicious little split
I have mentioned a bit about how I named this blog, and why. But I never told you the story. This handsome couple are my maternal grandparents. Donald (Duke) Ellington and Edith Wicklund were set up by friends on a blind date and married shortly thereafter. The adopted son of a wealthy Los Angeles
I have always loved curling up with my little ones and reading the book that madethis phrase so dear to many of us. “Guess How Much I Love You” is a classicfor our family. If you have not read it, Ihighly recommend it, you can find it here on Amazon. I have a dear friend who is
Hi everyone! Welcome to Pretty Things {12} I hope you all had an wonderful weekend,if you are new here welcome!I am so excited about our party this week… Daniela from Frugal Ain’t Cheap is offering a fabulous… $25 Frugal Ain’t Cheap Etsy credit Giveaway!! (Enter the giveaway and link up below) Daniela is amazingly talentedand her classic
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Welcome to twelveOeight! I’m Tanya and I am so glad you are here. If you are ready to start loving the home you have now, then join me on my mission. One thrifty project at a time we can make our today homes our dream homes.
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