Plant the seeds for a beautiful summer with flea market finds for the garden. What’s better than a flea market? A flea market with a view! We are lucky enough to have one of the largest–and most picturesque–swap meets in the country right here in our neck of the woods. The Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire is situated on…
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Give a simple box a birdacious makeover with fancy stamps, copper leaf, and a whole lotta bling. YOU’LL NEED Materials Unfinished wood box with hinged lid and clasp, 7½”x4¼”x4″. Brass handle clamps, 1¼”, 2. Brass D-rings, 5/8″, 2. Prickley Pear Flourished bird stamp (AddictedToRubberStamps.com). Simply Stamps Garden Leaf foam stamp, 4″x4″ (Plaid). Simply Stamps double-sided foam alphabet stamps, Classic…
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Create your own little paradise with decorator touches inspired by the islands. The island bath gets its inspiration from the white sand beaches and clear blue waters of the sunny tropics. To get this breezy look, combine natural basics with blue and green accents. Add seashells from your strolls on the sand and your favorite beach photo in a weathered…
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Create your own “coastal” retreat with beachy flea market finds. Seaside style is all the rage. And whether you live minutes from the shore or hours by plane, you can breathe the sea air by creating your own patio paradise. Coastal accents like glass floats, fishing nets, and even conch shells can be found at flea markets from Maine to…
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Bring the beach to your patio with sparkly hanging candle holders! With a simple hurricane candle holder, armature wire, and crystal beads, you can create a glamorous mood light for your deck. And for that seaside look, add sea glass, sand, or seashells. Make three hanging candle holders to hang at different heights and you’ll have the beginning of a romantic beach…
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