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This. This is it. This is the reason why this acco This. This is it. This is the reason why this account exists. In a fit of grief, in a garage I don't own anymore, amongst a bunch of stuff left by my late husband that I needed to get rid of.....
I decided to take back control. Or at least take control of my destiny. I got the 'ole sidewalk chalk out and took some boards and chalkboard paint to make a sign for my new business. A business before that day I didn't know I wanted or needed. The original sign was actually spelled wrong so I've spent hours in photoshop correcting the photo of that sign. I fixed it and am proud to display this crude beginning. Circa 2013, Hayward WI. Now we begin again. 
Real Items Made From Unrealistic Things 
#upcycle #reuse #repurpose #liveonpurpose #believe
Finally finished this piece after 8 years of it be Finally finished this piece after 8 years of it being rescued by my Rat Rod Hubby @dark2dark3. Still need to finish the doors with either glass, punch tin inlay, chicken wire..... just haven't decided. 

What do you think about leaving it with the patina and layers of paint that show its history?
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#primitivedecor #primitive #primitivecabinet #upcycle #reuse #dontthrowitaway #patina #furniture #hairpinlegs #antique #whitecabinet #oldfurniture #farmhousedecor #farmhousecabinet
Switching gears and finally following through with Switching gears and finally following through with a project I left sit for far too long. 

This tiny little piece of my soul was one thing that really helped push me through a really rough time. Seems rather appropriate for 20-21 circumstances.

Can be purchased in electronic formats or soft cover coffee table book. A portion of profits go to usmwf.org link in bio or message me.

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#loss #hope #grief #inspiration #perserverance #nevergiveup #youareloved #trustlife #newbeginnings
AFTER. #dropclothcurtains turned out great and lit AFTER. #dropclothcurtains turned out great and literally took less then an hour. Fold drop cloth in half, cut in half, fold down top to 1st fold mark, attach clips and put on rod! So easy and no sewing unless you really want the bottom to have a nice edge. Maybe #stitchfix and an iron? Let me know what you think!
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad #beforeandafter #camperlife #heartlandrvs @heartland_rv
BEFORE. This is my first attempt at making #dropcl BEFORE. This is my first attempt at making #dropclothcurtains which turned out pretty good I think. Everything ordered from #amazonprime and all materials less than $50! I have enough clips to do 3 or 4 more windows. 
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#beforeandafter #5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad #heartlandrvs #camperlife
First window treatment update. Pleated shades to r First window treatment update. Pleated shades to reed cordless shade. Remember to pull the shades down before you unscrew the bottom cord anchors otherwise it will fall down quickly.  This will be s blog post coming soon. 😁

#beforeandafter #5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad #heartlandrvs #bambooshades #windowupdate #dewalt
Friday night vibes. Patiently waiting for some w Friday night vibes. 

Patiently waiting for some window treatments to be delivered for more updating. Stay tuned. 
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#fifthwheelliving #camper #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #heartlandrvs #lightrvremodel
#beardedratrods hubby @dark2dark3 does good work. #beardedratrods hubby @dark2dark3 does good work.  Threw this together a couple weeks ago for his buddy's car show. 
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#upcycle #reuse #oldstuff #barnwood #oldtin #bar #jimmysmoothscreepinshow
Pictures from the road trip through the Ozarks to Pictures from the road trip through the Ozarks to our current destination. Moving things around in the camper to see how best to manage space. Office with a view......funny how similar it looks to home including the boneyard of old Chevy vehicles. 
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad #fortgibson #camperlife #homeoffice #officeontheroad #chevy #ratrod #trusttherust #originalpatina
More backsplash because I have extras. . . . . #5 More backsplash because I have extras.

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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad
Finished up the #subwaytilebacksplash with some #i Finished up the #subwaytilebacksplash with some #instatrim caulk. This is Room Decor Self-adhesive Wall Tiles by Art 3d that I purchased on Amazon. Settled into first campground in Missouri and starting to make it more homey. Only one pleated shade casualty on this leg of the trip. Need to strap chairs and side table better. 
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad #learningcamperlife #camping
Yay? Or Nay? Definitely have to add adhesive the p Yay? Or Nay? Definitely have to add adhesive the peel and stick is not sticky enough. Also peel and stick caulk cause I can't cut a straight line to save my soul.
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #ontheroad
"Before" . . . . #5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenova "Before"
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #camperlife #camper #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #homeawayfromhome #wftfhq #WFTF #archaicnotions #wrenchingforthefuture
It's the little things. Not real big changes.....y It's the little things. Not real big changes.....yet, but the planning is underway. By changing a few inexpensive things is helping to bring this camper a little more current. Making it feel more homey. Wait to see what I do when we're on the road!
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#5thwheelmakeover #5thwheelrenovation #camperlife #camper #5thwheel #heartlandsundance #homeawayfromhome #wftfhq #WFTF #archaicnotions #wrenchingforthefuture
Before and after weird sticker border. Saving the Before and after weird sticker border. Saving the 'real' afters when the finishing touches are done......this may take a while!
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#5thwheelrenovation #5thwheelmakeover #camping #camperlife #heartlandsundance
Valances and wallpaper border removed. Now where t Valances and wallpaper border removed. Now where to start! Peel and stick backsplash? Paint? Furniture covers? 
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#5thwheelrenovation #5thwheelmakeover #camping #camperlife #heartlandsundance
Starting a new project because I will be living in Starting a new project because I will be living in it for upwards of 12 weeks this fall. Need to upate a bit and make it feel more 'homey'. My Bearded Ratrod hubby (yes new nickname dropping the ratical part) is working out of town so I'll tag along to make sure he's warm and fed. These are some before shots.
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#5thwheelrenovation #5thwheelmakeover #camping #camperlife #heartlandsundance
Brightening up the neutral taupe kitchen with a fr Brightening up the neutral taupe kitchen with a fresh coat of paint.  Not that there is anything significantly 'archaic' about that but showing what 50 bucks and a  few hours of work will get you. While up on the ladder was able to get some spring cleaning done too. This will be a busy spring with the new store opening in downtown Stillwater with my friend @hgtv_diy_designer_kelli_kaufer so head over to @smith.and.trade Smith + Trade Mercantile and watch the magic unfold! Don't forget to like, comment and share our profile!!
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#smithandtrade #smith+trade #mnmade #madeinminnesota #handmade #stillwatermn #downtownstillwater #discoverminnesota #discoverstillwater #liveonpurpose #happygirl #archaicnotions #freshcoatofpaint
Above the cabinet lights from old billboard lights Above the cabinet lights from old billboard lights. #reuse #repurpose #upcycle #oldisnewagain
Finishing touches of light in the bathroom finally Finishing touches of light in the bathroom finally. First one I made second I bought.
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