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Industrial Toilet Paper Holder for Boys Bathroom | Magic Brush

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How to make an industrial looking toilet paper holder (for kids who don’t replace the t.p.!)

We recently updated my son Easton's bedroom with new rustic-industrial bedroom furniture and a wood plank wall (which you can see here). And Mr. Magic built him some wall hooks from galvanized steel for his book bag and coat (which you can see here) . Well those hooks prompted…

February 27, 2017

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Add color to your home with RUGS!

It is no secret that while I love neutrals and the whole farmhouse look, I personally need color in my world! We have most of our walls painted in neutral gray colors, but I have to bring in color with my accessories, pillows and rugs to stay true to my…

February 22, 2017

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Jazz up any light fixture with chandelier bling

Around Christmas time this year I gave you all a peek of my dining room and you went gaga over of all things.... the crystals on my chandelier. You know those chandelier crystals are just MAGNETS, right??? This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I only…

February 21, 2017

Painted Floor Vents to match Hardware Floors | Magic Brush

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Paint your ugly FLOOR VENTS to blend in to your wood floor!

Listen, friends don't let friends have ugly, obnoxious, glaring vents in their floor. I realize this is a first world problem, but paying attention to little details like this makes all the difference in your home. You may remember that we recently pulled up all our carpet on the…

February 20, 2017

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New bedroom furniture for our teen son

You may have seen pics on my Facebook page that we have been working on redoing our son Easton's bedroom. Easton just turned 13 and at almost 6 foot tall, apparently he needed something larger than his twin bed. Growing boys... does it ever stop?? So I got in touch with Nebraska…

January 22, 2017

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Chippy blue dresser ——->>> calm white dresser

I know I have previously said that I am "allergic to white paint". But dang it! Sometimes it's just the RIGHT COLOR to go with, ya know???? We just finished painting this dresser and I want to tell you how we did it! This post does contain affiliate…

January 19, 2017

Painted Cedar Wood Wall Planks | Magic Brush

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A wood plank wall for our teen boy

I cannot wait to show you all the new WOOD WALL we put up this weekend in our son's bedroom! (and tell you how you can get one too!) It is seriously my new favorite thing in our house. I know I say that about every project, but seriously..... how…

January 15, 2017

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We painted our dining ceiling BLACK…. and I am obsessed!

As I announced on my Facebook page recently, I decided to paint our dining room ceiling BLACK. I can't wait to show you all this project and give you a dose of courage to do a wild painting project in your house!!! This post does contain affiliate link at the…

January 9, 2017

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Painting Bamboo Mini Blinds

We just painted these mini blinds. Yes, our bamboo mini blinds!!!! So quick and easy. I want to show you how! This post contains affiliate links for you to easily order the products I used! This is our breakfast room. We just replaced the hardwood floors. We painted the trim…

December 31, 2016

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Steps to repaint your front door FAST!

I think I have an obsession with front doors! I repaint mine every 2-3 years! I wholeheartedly believe your front door give visitors a peek inside to your home. It should totally reflect YOU and your person style and the vibe that is inside. I pinkie swear that painting your…

November 29, 2016

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