By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

A dear friend is planning on converting a potting room in the back corner of her home into an art & craft studio for herself & her little girl. I have been scouring craigslist to send her promising links for a solid wood table & 4 chairs that have the right lines & size to work with a rather large corner cabinet she already has placed in the room. Over the weekend I had a thought, this could be a perfect space to refinish a thrift find with chalkboard paint!

Chalkboard paint can be used in any room ~ as they say, the possibilities are endless ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Millwork (n.) wood mill produced interior building finish components such as door & baseboard trim, window casing, mantels or crown molding. In practicality, using millwork will give a space architectural detail & drama taking a space from bland to zsa zsa zoo.

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

I cannot think of one person I know who does not have some kind of outdoor living space ~ be it a deck, porch, patio or courtyard. Some also have pools, spas, fountains, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces or pergolas that amp up the wow & fun factor. And, if you are Oprah, you have a tea house that is drenched in wisteria & surrounded by rose gardens ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Capiz shell chandeliers give off the most amazing translucent light. I have had a love affair with them for years; I especially like the way they sound if a light breeze catches the shells. Here is a picture of mine ~

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By LIN ELLIS
DavidsonNews.net

Sometimes the best information you can provide for your readers is pointing them towards another authority. Here are some awesome links from some of my favorite blogs & resources to give you your best summer.

From Apartment Therapy, the best popsicle molds, ice cream machines, blenders, juicers & cream whippers ~

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