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Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween Boo to you!!!!!

Hello friends:

I had to write and show you this:

I just thought it was a great idea KUDOS to Kojo Designs,

happy trick or treating tonight.

martha

Saturday, October 29, 2011

Decor with pallets

Hello friends:


One of the latest DYI trends is decorating with "pallets".  Here is some inspiration, they look
great!!!!!
















Post image for How to Turn a Pallet into a Garden




Thriftary.blogspot has a great tutorial for this free bookcase LOL










Add caption


love the coffee table, new wheels, and a piece of glass "voila"



pallet bench by Teresa McFayden
Design Squich
Better Homes and Gardens

My favorite from "kojo designs"

"pallett sign"  great idea!!!!from "Oh what fun"
Better Homes and Gardens
Gather your supplies   (courtesy of Better Homes and Gardens)
Pallet; timber post tops or stubby chest legs; white undercoat sealer; red top coat (or other colour of choice); 25mm self-adhesive felt pads; 10mm safety glass top to suit pallet, with a 12-25mm radius at corners and polished edges.
Note: Australian standard hardwood pallets are 1165 x 1165mm in size. They have deck boards on both surfaces, which gives you a handy magazine rack. Euro Pallets (often softwood) are 1200 x 800mm (although other sizes are made) and only have the deck boards nailed to one surface.
Here's how
Step 1 Clean up your pallet by driving in all the nails so they are not proud. If any joints are loose, add extra nails or screws to stiffen the pallet. Sand timber as smooth as possible. Use a block or sanding machine as the timber used for pallets is typically very rough with plenty of splinters.
Step 2 Drill holes, a suitable diameter to glue in the post tops or chest legs,
in the outer corners on the underside of the pallet stringers. If screw-in units are used, drive a dowel screw into the stringer then wind on the leg.
Step 3 Give all the timber 2 coats of white undercoat to completely cover the timber. When dry, sand lightly and apply your main colour. If the paint does not cover well (red often does not) apply a second coat. When thoroughly dry, sand again until the undercoat just shows through in some places. When you're happy with the look, protect the surface with a coat of a clear finish such as hard-wearing polyurethane.
Step 4 Stick a 25mm self-adhesive felt pad in each corner. Order 10mm safety glass to suit pallet top and have it supplied with a small radius at each corner, and with all edges polished.



Have a wonderful weekend,

martha





Sunday, October 23, 2011

CHILDHOOD MEMORIES....

Hello friends:


A little trip down 'memory lane'  remembered these?


for sale on my Etsy shop, I added some architectural knobs also,


go and grub a cup of tea, and stay for a while,


martha


























a lot of pictures sorry, but I have been busy with orders and orders.





Saturday, October 22, 2011

Fall Decorating, projects, and more

Hello friends:


We are planning a Fall Giveaway here at "Katecreativesalvageblog"
I'm excited, and one of my dear friends will explain all the details, keep reading everyday, some exciting things are happening around the holidays.


Here is some inspiration for your cozy home:

Love the pumkins and the vine, so simple and fun.


And now the Living Room, just beautiful with leaves, books and more



The kitchen with lots of beadboard, white ironstone, and granite,
so cozy.












I love all of these but I usually take an idea from here, another one
from last year decorating, and so on .  What about you?? Write to
me, I love emails.

love

happy decorating

martha











Tuesday, October 18, 2011

New Recipe and Inspiration for a cozy fall home

Sorry about my last post, I was in a hurry and you know how it is.  I have more things to do than time. SO I rush all the time, fall is a busy season for me.

Here is the rest of the post I love FALL  can you tell?



HALLOWEEN AND FALL:

love this

Pottery Barn  OF COURSE!!!!!LOVE ANYWAY







A SEDUCTIVE COUNTRY BEDROOM  LOL



HOUSE BEAUTIFUL   LOL





Have fun, more decorating tomorow, lots of new things,

martha