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How We Made a Sit Stand Desk with Drawers

Posted on December 16, 2018May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

One of the most challenging projects for our steampunk-inspired home office was our sit stand desk with drawers. Have you… Read more How We Made a Sit Stand Desk with Drawers

Finished Pillow

Pain Behind the Process of DIY: A Lesson in Failure

Posted on August 29, 2018May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

Have you ever noticed how do-it-yourself blogs and home improvement shows make everything look so easy? It’s not just the home… Read more Pain Behind the Process of DIY: A Lesson in Failure

Fire Extinguisher Lamp

How to Transform a Vintage Fire Extinguisher into a Lamp

Posted on February 4, 2018May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

House projects always seem to take longer than I think they will. My goal last year was to finish redoing… Read more How to Transform a Vintage Fire Extinguisher into a Lamp

Six Ways to Keep Your Goals

Posted on January 7, 2018 by thevelvetclock

I hope you enjoyed the holidays and you’re off to a great start this new year! A new year is… Read more Six Ways to Keep Your Goals

Sewing

How to Recover a Torn Ottoman

Posted on July 16, 2017May 6, 2019 by thevelvetclock

Several years ago, a co-worker was moving to another state, and she gave me a small cube ottoman. She didn’t want… Read more How to Recover a Torn Ottoman

Discovering and Planning Your Decorating Destination

Posted on July 9, 2017May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

“If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” — Yogi Berra Five and a half years… Read more Discovering and Planning Your Decorating Destination

How to Estimate Furniture Placement Using Kraft Paper

Posted on June 11, 2017May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

Sometimes you can look at something all day long on a piece of paper and still not feel it in… Read more How to Estimate Furniture Placement Using Kraft Paper

How to Plan Your Room Using a Scaled Drawing

Posted on June 4, 2017May 9, 2019 by thevelvetclock

“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” ―… Read more How to Plan Your Room Using a Scaled Drawing

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...challenging the status quo
...finding, creating, and enjoying beauty
...carving a life you want
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