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Lori's Words of Wonder
Some of my favorite things to do are refinishing furniture, gardening, home design, holiday decorating and baking. You will see I often have many projects going at the same time and my mind is always thinking of ways to rework, improve or change things for the better. Please come along for the journey. Hopefully you will be inspired to find your creative self and have fun along the way.


Antique Buffet Transformation Part Two: The Reveal!
I started working on this buffet a few weeks ago. It took longer than I expected but it was worth the time put in. Let's see how it came...
Sep 22, 20221 min read


Part Two Of Decoupaged Cigar Box: The Inside!
A few weeks ago, I transformed an old cigar box using "Decoupage Queen's" decoupage rice paper. I loved the way it looked and received...
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Antique Buffet Transformation Part One!
I finally got over to our storage unit to pull out a piece of furniture to work on. I chose an antique buffet because it has beautiful...
Aug 25, 20221 min read


Tips On How To Style Wall Shelves!
You know what they say about the best-laid plans? July 2020 was the day we broke ground to start our addition/renovation. My...
Aug 11, 20222 min read


Cigar Box Transformation Using Decoupage!
I decoupaged a dresser using rice paper a while ago, and I have been wanting to do it again. The dresser had been a massive undertaking,...
Aug 4, 20222 min read


Using Chalk Paint To Create A Faux Natural Wood Finish!
I don’t always follow trends in design, but one trend I have been transitioning too is the use of lighter more natural looking wood...
Jul 28, 20223 min read


Ladies French Writing Desk Revamp!
In the past, I have purchased items that required a lot of work but were ultimately worth the effort. The French desk I recently bought...
Apr 26, 20223 min read


Furniture Makeover Using Decoupage Paper: Part One!
This week, I started working on an antique dresser. My plan was to decoupage the front of the dresser and paint the rest with chalk...
Apr 12, 20224 min read


Transforming an Antique Cabinet: Endless Possibilities for a Stylish Makeover
The “Purple Painted Lady Festival” is scheduled for September 18th and 19th, and I'm still creating pieces to sell at the event. The past...
Sep 6, 20212 min read


Fool Proof Way To Hang A Gallery Wall!
If you've been following my blog, you're aware that my mother-in-law moved in a few months back. We were in the middle of a renovation...
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Can't Get It Right: The Frustration of Painting Furniture Multiple Times
I have been known to paint a room, repaint, and then paint again in order to find the right color. When it comes to my furniture pieces,...
Mar 8, 20212 min read


How to Use Decorative Plates to Create Beautiful and Affordable Wall Art: Tips for Framing on a Budget!
I'm beginning to add the final touches to the new powder room. I wanted to hang some art, but my budget is almost depleted at this point...
Dec 28, 20201 min read
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