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Getting Glitzy With It

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

I’m not sure if it’s all of the shiny gold hardware on the net or what but I have a renewed interest in metallic accents around our house. I’ve been eyeing this Nate Berkus for Target  accent bowl for months.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hottest Husband Award Goes Toooooo…

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

Mr. FSL.  I’m not talking about how easy on the eyes he is (that’s a whole other post).  I think he’s beginning to catch the D-I-Y bug! *swoooon* Let me explain… Usually when my husband and I drive by a house that … Continue reading →

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My New Love Affair With Oil Rubbed Bronze Spray Paint

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

This blog has made me realize that I have an obsessive personality.  My Nutella addiction slowly became evident as I scrolled through the FSL Recipe Page a while back.    My spray paint fixation runs deeper than Nutella.  Yes.  Major.  It all started … Continue reading →

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Time To Sleek-ify

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

Many people have a fear of change.  I am not one of those people.  I love a good makeover.  Look at Madonna for example.   She constantly reinvents herself!   Sometimes it works out beautifully. Sometimes, not so much.  Either way, it’s … Continue reading →

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Easy D-I-Y Canvas Art

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

Artwork can be expensive.  I’m not a Kardashian or a Hilton.  I need money for other things instead of art, ya know.   Mr. Max needs diapers, I need to buy shoes Christmas gifts, and Rocco needs to eat too, but … Continue reading →

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D-I-Y Cake Stands

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

You’ve probably seen D-I-Y cake stand tutorials floating around the internet.  But this was too easy to not post on this ole blog.  I made them as centerpieces for the tables at my baby shower.   I originally wanted floral centerpieces, but we were … Continue reading →

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Inexpensive Entryway Update

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

It’s no secret that I get insanely excited about a good deal on something expensive(ish).  Especially when that something is an item that I’ve been eye-ing for months.   I refuse to pay the $40 pricetag on a decorative birdhouse.  … Continue reading →

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How To Make A Valance From A Really Long Curtain

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

When I was little, I would turn my room (or swing set, or back yard, or closet…) into a make-believe house of my own.  I would imagine how I would decorate it, what the walls would be painted, even the … Continue reading →

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D-I-Y Chunky Statement Necklace

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a D-I-Y project.  It’s not because I haven’t been doing projects, but I keep forgetting in-progress photos (bad blogger!).  The other day, on my lunch break, I took a peek at Martha Stewart’s … Continue reading →

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Good News If You Drink Wine

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Mindy@FindingSilverLinings

I have an awesome co-worker.  She cleans her house out and throws “stuff” away, like this basket.  When I say throws stuff away I mean gives it to me   Mr. FSL is usually not thrilled when I come home … Continue reading →

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