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Super Quick Fabric Wreaths

Sep 13, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

Make a seasonal or every day wreath with fabric. There are at least four advantages to this project: It is thin so can fit between a door and storm or screen door. It is lightweight so hanging it will be a breeze.It is inexpensive, using minimal materials. It is fast, only taking about an hour, start to finish.

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Who Doesn't Love an Upcycle?

Jan 19, 2022

Written by Beth Williams

Buying furniture second-hand can give you great quality for a bargain price. But usually you need to invest a little time and sweat equity into making your pieces into something for the modern world. Check out how I did just that in one of our bedrooms at Century View Lodge and get inspired to try it in your own home. Continue reading

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Just Had To Have It

Jul 25, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

When we purchased Century View Lodge in Blue Ridge, we had to furnish it top to bottom which was the perfect opportunity to shop second hand and succumb to my need to have what spoke to me. Such was the case with one of the first purchases, a small occasional table I found at a thrift store. It was solid wood, I loved the legs, and I knew it could be used as an end table or nightstand. Plus, who can argue with $20? Continue reading

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Two Beds Make One

Jun 03, 2021

Written by Beth Williams

Last summer when we purchased Century View Lodge we had to furnish it top to bottom. To make the house commodious to all sorts of groups, we decided that king-size beds should serve double duty as XL twins. Continue reading

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Starting From Scratch: A Christmas Edition

Dec 14, 2020

Written by Beth Williams

There are points in our lives when we are starting from scratch. This year, that was us with Century View Lodge, our vacation rental property in Blue Ridge, Georgia. I have and will continue to post projects from there but today is all about how we decorated it for Christmas. Continue reading

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Starting From Scratch: A Christmas Edition