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As always, certain measurements are important. Also, think about how you live when making furniture purchases. Sometimes a shift in your existing furniture arrangement makes...Read More
I came across a stash of magazines my mother had, dating from the mid to late ’90s. It goes to show that many headboard design ideas are timeless and crafted from different reclaimed materials. I loved this one crafted from tin ceiling tiles.
Old tin ceiling...Read More
I am reminded lately how lucky I am to do what I do. Life is short so you better love what you do. Someone commented recently that it must be wonderful to go shopping all the time for the store. I grumbled that it IS work, after all, even...Read More
I’ve done this before…please join me and take the “old versus new” challenge. What can you find new that has a perfectly acceptable twin that is old? Many big box stores, Read More
Bust a move…that’s what we’ve been doing around F&F. We’ve been working hard to create “rooms” around the store that will retain their names but with the addition of new merchandise weekly. Here’s another glimpse...Read More
All store, all the time makes for random posts. Today was a crazy, jumbled mixed-up day. Perhaps a snapshot into the day in the life of a store owner? A bit of miscellany for you.
Got this dresser back yesterday from the guy who Read More
As soon as the cool weather hits I feel inspired to get some fall projects done. The bathroom reno spilled over into the bedroom which received a fresh coat of paint, trim added to existing curtains, and new bedding. Our inherited 1920s furniture suite seemed weary but had great bones and included...Read More
We have never felt comfortable, hate the couch I bought, tried to make chairs work with the rug by slipcovering, blah, blah, blah. Mr. F&F and I sit there to read the morning paper, he in his chair and I in mine. We stare across...Read More
mid century plant stand with lots o’ birds and spring accoutrements
Here’s what F&F has been up to…it may only be March 6th, but I’m feeling rather March 21st myself…
everyone needs a mirrored obelisk…but only if you can pronounce obelisk…and...Read More
Too “rustic” may not be everyone’s cup of tea but they can be cool when mixed with more refined things. That’s my favorite style right now…mixing...Read More
glam girl bedroom finished product
Two and a half weeks comprised the total timeline, with travel for Thanksgiving in between. Not too bad for a total redo and hoping my clients don’t expect the same! Told...Read More
Don’t ask me why I chose today…nothing special, nothing terribly exciting…just a typical day.
Alarm goes...Read More
great detail on this sideboard, foyer table, bar…
Brushed up on my refinishing skills for the top of this cool sideboard.
…much better after…
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