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How to create a feature wall that makes a BIG statement!
Hey there! I just have some minor tweaks to make in the laundry/mud room and I'm DONE! I'm hoping to share it with you next week. :) Whew, this one has worn me out, but I love it so very much. It's SO pretty. This latest addition on the big empty wall has made the whole space! When we moved the upper cabinets, I knew this wall would feel pretty sparse. Even with the added DIY shelf over the washer and dryer, it still needed something: This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. See my policies and disclosure page for more information....
A fascination with handbags keeps Christine Smith busy while traveling
She found the hand-tooled leather bag (on her right shoulder), in a secondhand shop in Paeroa. A lifetime love affair with apparel enters a new phase with the collector becoming the creator. Words: Kate Coughlan Photos: Tessa Chrisp Christine Smith has a hat that looks just like a hamburger on a plate. No, really, she does. Another one resembles a spooky face that could have been painted by artist Tony Fomison. A visage for wearing as headgear? Why not? Her little red teacup-and-saucer bonnet doesn’t speak of art for the bonce; more of laughs for a fun day out. She’s...