How to Make Tulips Last Longer: 7 Expert Tips from a Florist
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How to Make Tulips Last Longer: 7 Expert Tips from a Florist

It’s early spring here in Massachusetts which means we are in full tulip season and I’m not complaining! Tulips are beautiful bulb plants that produce the most beautiful colorful flowers. There are numerous varieties (approximately 3,000) including stunning parrot tulips, fringed tulips, lily-flowered tulips, french tulips, and even peony tulips (often called double tulips) which…

How To Paint Furniture To Look Like Wood in 3 Simple Steps
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How To Paint Furniture To Look Like Wood in 3 Simple Steps

Making a faux wood grain table top is easier than you think using this simple paint technique. No stripping or staining is required – in fact, this look is achieved with chalk paint and antiquing wax. In this How To Paint Furniture To Look Like Wood in 3 Simple Steps post I walk you through…

DIY Painted Brick Fireplace Before and After (Updated for 2025!)
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DIY Painted Brick Fireplace Before and After (Updated for 2025!)

So, you’ve landed on this blog post, DIY Painted Brick Fireplace Before and After (Updated for 2025!), and I bet you’ve been pondering whether to paint your brick fireplace, am I right? It’s not exactly a decision you make on a whim—after all, it’s brick we’re talking about here—and let’s face it, once you paint…

Chalk Paint China Cabinet Before And After
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Chalk Paint China Cabinet Before And After

I love to both refinish and repurpose old furniture and I’ve had my eye on repurposing an old china cabinet hutch to create a Restoration Harware-inspired piece for a fraction of the cost. These 1980s china cabinets are plenty over on the Facebook marketplace and with just a coat of paint in a crisp white…