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It’s Not So Black and White | Revolutionary Redesigns
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It’s Not So Black and White. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. It’s Not So Black and White. Oct 17, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. As you may have read from my Color Post. I have always loved color and the inspiration it brings, and painting with it brings even more happiness. But I will let you in on a little secret of mine which is typical of my self-labeled Woman of Many Conflicts nature: I absolutely love black and white as well! Technically, black is the. Presence of all colors. I like t...
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Reaching Out and Receiving So Much In Return | Revolutionary Redesigns
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Reaching Out and Receiving So Much In Return. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. Reaching Out and Receiving So Much In Return. Sep 2, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. How often do we actually go with our gut and follow the direction to where our instincts point when it comes to life decisions? What am I so afraid of? Which for this experience in my life is really following my heart. I was on to something, I could feel it. Others had already had this same fantastic idea. My area of the world ...
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“Modern Flair” – Venturing Outside My Norm | Revolutionary Redesigns
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8220;Modern Flair” – Venturing Outside My Norm. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. 8220;Modern Flair” – Venturing Outside My Norm. Oct 28, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest. Today is my first time participating in. The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest,. And I am so excited to be a part of the Modern Flair Upholstery theme for this month! I have been sewing since my early teens and am a lover of textiles, so discovering our wonderful sponsor, Spoonflower. Gave it o...
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My Love Affair with the American Flag – an Old and New Interpretation | Revolutionary Redesigns
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My Love Affair with the American Flag – an Old and New Interpretation. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. My Love Affair with the American Flag – an Old and New Interpretation. Jul 7, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. Why do we have certain loves that are imbedded so deep within us that sometimes we do not even know how they got there? Remember my last post (you can view it here). When I came across a gorgeous circa 1860 American quilt in one of my quilting books? I first figured how much of the ...
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Contrasts & Harmony – Going Beneath the Veneer | Revolutionary Redesigns
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Contrasts & Harmony – Going Beneath the Veneer. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. Contrasts & Harmony – Going Beneath the Veneer. Aug 3, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. I knew I wanted to showcase this in my next post. We will soon see. In comes a curvy little accent table with the same wood tones as the Bayberry Dresser. Clearly I have intentionally. The top of this piece, and there’s no turning back! Why not remove only a. I was so happy and so confident with this decision that it made my re...
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An Unexpected Change in Plans and Learning to Forge Ahead | Revolutionary Redesigns
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An Unexpected Change in Plans and Learning to Forge Ahead. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. An Unexpected Change in Plans and Learning to Forge Ahead. Sep 2, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. Say he would like a simple stationary bike to use during dismal weather? My car welcomed that dresser with open trunk as well! Which was on a different floor and all Ha! Here are a couple of photos of the beast with its not-so-pretty dark glaze and terribly scratched-up and stained lid. I have to admit, it...
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Let the artful legacy of 19th century American folk artist, Rufus Porter, and the rich traditions of his early painted walls, fill your home with warmth and charm. Period folk art and unique painted tables. Will inspire YOU to create interiors that are. Cozy, welcoming, and wonderfully reminiscent of a bygone era in New England. Please visit my website www.earlyamericanpainter.com. To learn more about my. Landscape murals in the spirit of Rufus Porter! This site designed by Valentine Design.
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Traditional with a Twist | Revolutionary Redesigns
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Traditional with a Twist. Saving the Past. Enriching the Present. Traditional with a Twist. Jun 28, 2016. Posted by Catherine McDonnell. Sewing has been a love of mine for a very very very long time. I have sewn with a machine since Home-Ec in junior high (I’m really dating myself here), my mom bringing me to Stone’s Department Store that year to pick out fabric, thread, and a pattern for a simple wrap skirt all the rage at the time! How can you love that so? Coupled with only a few areas that chipped, I...