The *Rest* of the Story ...

Since I shared our Fall mantel the other week, it occurred to me that I haven't shown the rest of the great room in quite awhile!  Of course, things have changed a bit in here (I know you're shocked) ... feel free to take a peek around.Here's the *new* look.  When we added crown molding throughout...

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Here a Tweak, There a Tweak ...

Many of you are familiar with the transformation of our fireplace/surround that took place a couple of years ago.  It went from this:to THIS:Well, a few days ago, I decided to add a couple of coats of Old White chalk paint to it for a subtle change:I also lightly distressed it:And then added...

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OCD + Chalk Paint =

ME ... LOL !!  Before long, I'm afraid that everything in our home will be covered in this fabulous paint !!  I've now stepped it up a notch by painting a more "permanent" piece in our home ... the built-in dry bar we added in our breakfast area a couple of years ago! ...

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